FS-C2526MFP
The Kyocera FS-C2526MFP is a networked color multifunction printer — print, copy, scan and fax in one cabinet — aimed at growing offices that have outgrown entry-level color machines. It runs on the four-cartridge TK-592 family, and every color is ordered and replaced on its own: TK-592K black (1T02KV0US0), rated for about 7,000 pages, plus TK-592C cyan (1T02KVCUS0), TK-592M magenta (1T02KVBUS0) and TK-592Y yellow (1T02KVAUS0), each rated for about 5,000 pages. Because the cartridges are separate, a low yellow never forces you to throw away a half-full black.
Sitting in the mid-20s ppm bracket, this is the step-up machine for a workgroup whose color volume has started to strain a desktop printer. Kyocera builds the FS-C2526MFP around long-life components, so routine attention mostly means toner and paper rather than service visits, and the HyPAS software platform lets the color touch panel run document-workflow apps on top of the everyday print, copy and scan work. For an office graduating to shared color multifunction output, it balances pace against running cost unusually well.
Toner Cartridges for FS-C2526MFP
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK-592K / TK-592C / TK-592M / TK-592Y — 4 Color Set | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | 7,000 black; 5,000 each color |
| TK-592 — Premium Quality 4 Color Set | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | 7,000 black; 5,000 each color |
| TK-592K (1T02KV0US0) | Black | ~7,000 pages |
| TK-592C (1T02KVCUS0) | Cyan | ~5,000 pages |
| TK-592M (1T02KVBUS0) | Magenta | ~5,000 pages |
| TK-592Y (1T02KVAUS0) | Yellow | ~5,000 pages |
| TK592 — 4 Color Set | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | 7,000 black; 5,000 each color |
| TK592K — Black | Black | ~7,000 pages |
| TK592K — 2 Black | Black | ~7,000 pages each |
| TK592K — 3 Black | Black | ~7,000 pages each |
| TK592K — 5 Black | Black | ~7,000 pages each |
| TK592C — Cyan | Cyan | ~5,000 pages |
| TK592M — Magenta | Magenta | ~5,000 pages |
| TK592Y — Yellow | Yellow | ~5,000 pages |
| TK592 — 5 Color Set | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | 7,000 black; 5,000 each color |
| TK592 — 8 Color Set | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | 7,000 black; 5,000 each color |
| TK592 — 6 Color Set (colors only) | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | ~5,000 pages each |
| TK592 — 3 Color Set (colors only) | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | ~5,000 pages each |
| TK592 (TK592K) — Black | Black | ~7,000 pages |
| TK592 (TK592K) — Black, second listing | Black | ~7,000 pages |
| TK592 (TK592Y) — Yellow | Yellow | ~5,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Start with how your office actually prints. Most FS-C2526MFP output is still black text with color accents, so the TK-592K empties first — offices that live on this machine often keep a 2-, 3- or 5-black multipack on the shelf and reorder colors one at a time as the panel calls for them. The 4 color sets make sense after a heavy color period, when several cartridges are low together, or when a new department inherits the printer and wants a full refresh in one box. Colors-only sets suit teams that have black covered but burn through cyan, magenta and yellow on presentation work. Yields are rated per ISO/IEC 19798, so compare like with like when you weigh a multipack against singles.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each TK-592 cartridge carries a chip the printer reads for recognition and toner-level reporting, so seat the new cartridge firmly until it locks and let the machine finish its calibration before judging the first pages. Yield figures assume roughly 5% page coverage; dense color graphics drain a cartridge far sooner than memo text. If output fades near the end of a cartridge, take it out and rock it gently side to side to level the remaining toner — that often buys a few more clean pages while the replacement ships. Store spares flat, sealed and out of direct sunlight, and rotate stock so the oldest cartridge goes in first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Kyocera FS-C2526MFP use?
It uses the TK-592 family: TK-592K black at about 7,000 pages and TK-592C, TK-592M and TK-592Y at about 5,000 pages each. In European documentation the same cartridges appear as the TK-590 series; the North American boxes and listings use the TK-592 numbers.
One color has run out — do I have to replace all four cartridges?
No. The four cartridges are independent, and the printer only stops for the color that is actually empty. Replace that single cartridge and the others keep working until their own toner is gone.
Does the HyPAS platform change which toner I should buy?
HyPAS is the software layer behind the touch-panel workflow apps; it has no bearing on supplies. The machine takes the same standard TK-592 cartridges whether or not any HyPAS app is installed.
Are these compatible cartridges covered if something goes wrong?
Yes. The compatible TK-592 cartridges on this page carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, so a cartridge that fails early is replaced or refunded rather than leaving your office out of pocket.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The TK-592 family also feeds these Kyocera models: FS-C2026MFP, FS-C2026MFP Plus, FS-C2126MFP, FS-C2126MFP Plus, FS-C2626MFP, FS-C5250DN, TASKalfa 400CI, TASKalfa 500CI and TASKalfa 552CI.