FS-820

Kyocera FS-820 printer

The Kyocera FS-820 is a personal monochrome laser printer that steps up from the entry-level FS-720 with a faster engine while keeping the same economical cartridge, so output quickens and running costs stay flat. Order its black toner as the TK-112, Kyocera part 1T02FV0US0, rated at about 6,000 pages. It suits the desk worker whose daily document pile outgrew the entry model but who still values simplicity over features.

Everything about this machine is deliberately uncomplicated: a compact box, one cartridge, and Kyocera's durable engineering underneath. The cartridge it shares with its smaller sibling is the point — a user moving up the range does not strand the spare toner already in the drawer. For a single desk producing a steady stream of letters, drafts and reports, the FS-820 keeps the cost of every page low and the routine around it almost invisible.

Toner Cartridges for FS-820

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TK-112 (1T02FV0US0)	Black	~6,000 pages
TK-112 — Black 3 Pack	Black	~6,000 pages each
TK-112 — Black 5 Pack	Black	~6,000 pages each
TK-112 — Premium Quality Black 5 Pack	Black	~6,000 pages each

Which cartridge should you buy?

One cartridge design covers this printer, in three practical quantities. A single TK-112 at roughly 6,000 pages (ISO/IEC 19752) is months of printing for most personal desks. The 3-pack suits the heavier individual user who would rather not think about toner more than once in a long while, and the 5-pack drops the per-cartridge cost for someone effectively running a one-person print shop. Kyocera also lists a lower-capacity economy version, the TK-112E at about 2,000 pages, for very light use; the standard TK-112 above is the better value for anyone printing weekly. Note the starter toner shipped with the printer yields around 3,000 pages, so the first replacement arrives sooner than later ones.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The TK-112 carries a chip so the FS-820 can recognize it and report its level; if a new cartridge is not recognized at first, reseating it firmly usually settles the matter. Yields are quoted at roughly 5% coverage — a page of dense text and logos uses noticeably more toner than a short memo. When prints fade, rock the cartridge gently side to side to level what remains. Unopened spares keep best flat, sealed and away from radiators and sunny windowsills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Kyocera FS-820 use?

The TK-112 black cartridge (part 1T02FV0US0), at about 6,000 pages. Kyocera's European listings call the same cartridge the TK-110, with the TK-110E as its economy counterpart.

What is the difference between the FS-820 and the FS-720?

Both are 16 ppm desktop printers in the same family and use the same TK-112 cartridge. The FS-820 adds a parallel interface and PCL 6 support alongside USB — connectivity differences, not supply differences.

Why did the first cartridge run out faster than the rating?

The starter toner supplied with the printer yields about 3,000 pages, roughly half a full TK-112. Replacement cartridges deliver the full rated yield.