KM-1815

Kyocera KM-1815 printer

The Kyocera Mita KM-1815 sits at the entry point of the 18-series: a straightforward monochrome unit for light office duty, where printing is occasional but has to work every time it is asked. Its toner is Kyocera part 370QB0KM, the cartridge known by the short code TK-18 — also printed TK18 on some listings — and rated for up to 7,200 pages. That cartridge is shared across the whole family, from the 1815 up through the 1820, so even the smallest model here draws on a common, easy-to-find supply.

An unpretentious machine is a compliment in a small office. The KM-1815 asks little: no complex consumable system, no color management, just a single black cartridge that a non-technical user can swap in minutes. For a reception desk, a small practice or a back office that prints invoices and letters rather than volume reports, that simplicity is the entire point — and the generous cartridge rating means the swap happens rarely.

Toner Cartridges for KM-1815

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
370QB0KM (TK-18) Black	Black	~7,200 pages
TK18 Toner Cartridge Black	Black	~7,200 pages
TK18 Toner Cartridge 2 Black	Black	~7,200 pages per cartridge
TK18 Toner Cartridge 3 Black	Black	~7,200 pages per cartridge
370QB0KM (TK-18) Black 5 Pack	Black	~7,200 pages per cartridge
TK18 Toner Cartridge 5 Black	Black	~7,200 pages per cartridge
370QB0KM (TK-18) Premium Quality Black 5 Pack	Black	~7,200 pages per cartridge
TK18 Toner Cartridge 10 Black	Black	~7,200 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Two part numbers on this page describe one cartridge: order by 370QB0KM or by TK-18 and you receive the same 7,200-page black toner. Light users — the occasional-printing offices this model was made for — are covered by a single cartridge, with the 2 Pack as cheap insurance against the day it runs dry mid-job. If your 1815 shares a building with other 18-series or FS-series machines from the family list below, step up to the 5 Pack or 10 Pack and let every machine draw from one stock. The Premium Quality 5 Pack is the same fit in the premium line. There is no separate high-yield version to hunt for; the standard cartridge already carries the full rating.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The TK-18 is a toner-only cartridge. The KM-1815's drum is a separate long-life component, so a toner swap never drags a drum replacement along with it. Push the new cartridge in until it seats and the machine should recognize it and clear its toner warning without any reset ritual. The 7,200-page figure is an ISO/IEC 19752 rating at standard coverage; a page of dense text or graphics uses more toner than the test page, so treat the number as a guide. Keeping one spare on the shelf matters more than any other habit at this end of the range — small offices rarely notice a fading cartridge until the day they need a clean copy urgently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the KM-1815 use?

The Kyocera TK-18 black cartridge, factory part 370QB0KM. Both codes appear on the listings here because Kyocera sells the cartridge under the full part number while most users know the short code.

How many pages does the TK-18 print?

Up to approximately 7,200 pages, rated per ISO/IEC 19752. Light-duty offices often stretch a single cartridge across many months at that rating.

Does the KM-1815 need a separate drum replacement?

The drum is a separate long-life component on this model, and it is not part of a toner change. The TK-18 carries toner only, so routine upkeep is just the cartridge.

Does the TK-18 fit the KM-1820 as well?

Yes — the /kyocera-mita/km-series/km-1820/ and several other family models listed below run on the identical cartridge, which is why the multi-packs on this page make sense for mixed fleets.