KM-2050
Topping this KM copier group, the KM-2050 is the heavyweight — a 20-cpm-class machine built for the copy room that never really quiets down during business hours. Per Kyocera's own documentation it runs on the TK410 toner kit (370AM010), rated for approximately 15,000 pages, the same kit as the smaller models in this group.
Standardizing on the TK410 across these KM models keeps the supply closet simple and the cost per page predictable for high-volume departments: one kit on the shelf can rescue any of the machines, and nobody has to guess which cartridge belongs to which copier in the middle of a busy morning.
Toner Cartridges for KM-2050
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK410 Black Toner Kit | Black | ~15,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
The cartridge itself is a given — the TK410 is the only kit this machine takes — so the real choice is reserve depth. The busiest room in the building should not run on a single spare: hold two kits in reserve, fit one when the machine calls, and reorder the moment the reserve drops to one. Because the same kit serves the smaller KM copiers in this group, that reserve is never wasted stock; it is a shared pool the whole fleet draws on, and at roughly 15,000 pages per kit the cost per page stays predictable.
Chip, toner and everyday use
In a room that never quiets down, swaps tend to happen mid-queue with people waiting. Make them boring: keep the spare kits labeled and within reach, seat the new kit firmly so it registers first time, and keep fingers away from the chip contacts. If output fades before the machine reports low toner, rocking the kit gently side to side redistributes what remains and usually finishes the job in hand. Remember that the 15,000-page rating assumes about 5% coverage; a copy room's real mixture will land where it lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the KM-2050 use?
The TK410 black toner kit, Kyocera number 370AM010, rated for approximately 15,000 pages.
How many pages does one TK410 kit yield?
Approximately 15,000 pages, measured per ISO/IEC 19752 at about 5% coverage. One kit therefore goes a long way even in the KM-2050 — but dense copying shortens the run.
Does the KM-2050 share its kit with the smaller KM copiers?
Yes. The KM-1620, KM-1635, KM-1650 and KM-2035 all run on the same TK410 platform, so one pooled reserve covers the group.
Our copy room runs several of these machines. How should we stock?
Pool the reserve rather than assigning kits to machines. Hold roughly one spare kit per machine in service, reorder when the pool drops, and let whichever copier runs dry draw the next kit.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The TK410 kit links the KM-2050 to this whole group: KM-1620, KM-1635, KM-1650, KM-2035.