KM-5050

Kyocera KM-5050 printer

Topping this KM-series departmental group, the KM-5050 is the 50-class monochrome multifunction system for the busiest copy rooms and print stations. It shares the TK-717 (TK717) black cartridge with the KM-3050 and KM-4050, rated for approximately 34,000 pages — and the same cartridge is also referenced under its TK-715 name, so paperwork using either name points at the toner stocked here.

Full multifunction capability meets maximum throughput in the familiar KM chassis. When volume is the priority, the KM-5050 answers with room to spare — and a cartridge rated around 34,000 pages means the supply side of that volume is measured in months rather than weeks, even in a room that prints all day.

Toner Cartridges for KM-5050

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TK-717 (TK717) Black — Single Cartridge	Black	~34,000 pages
TK-717 (TK717) Black — 2 Pack	Black	~34,000 pages per cartridge
TK-717 (TK717) Black — 4 Pack	Black	~34,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

One cartridge, three quantities. A single TK-717 already covers roughly 34,000 pages, so a lone KM-5050 in a steady department may need only a cartridge and a spare across a whole year. The 2-pack suits rooms that cannot afford a dry machine — one cartridge in service, one waiting its turn. The 4-pack is the fleet choice: the same cartridge also feeds the KM-3050 and KM-4050 and the TASKalfa models in the family list below, so a case bought for this machine quietly protects several others as well.

Chip, toner and everyday use

With roughly 34,000 pages between changes, a TK-717 changeover is a rare event on the KM-5050 — schedule it rather than discovering it mid-run. Seat the cartridge until the machine recognizes it, and keep hands off the chip contacts. The yield figure assumes about 5% coverage, so heavy copy-room work will land short of the rating. Store the spare flat in its packaging; a cartridge that may wait a year for its turn should wait in the dark, away from heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the KM-5050 use?

The TK-717 black toner cartridge, rated for approximately 34,000 pages. It is the single supply for this model and for its smaller siblings in this group.

How many pages will one TK-717 cartridge print?

Approximately 34,000 pages at about 5% coverage, measured per ISO/IEC 19752. Jobs with heavy coverage will yield fewer pages, as with any cartridge rating.

My documentation says TK-715. Is that the same cartridge?

Yes. The cartridge is referenced as the TK-715, while North American listings sell it as the TK-717 — an order written under either name lands on the one black toner the KM-5050 takes.