M2535dn

Kyocera M2535dn printer

Sitting above the M2035dn in Kyocera's compact mono MFP range, the ECOSYS M2535dn adds standard features for busier workgroups while keeping the supply side deliberately unchanged. It runs the same cartridge as its sibling: the TK-1142 (TK1142) black toner, rated at 7,200 pages per ISO/IEC 19752 and documented by Kyocera as the TK-1147 kit — TK-1140 in Europe, TK-1142 on North American shelves. Duplex and networking come standard, with no add-ons required to deploy it.

For offices standardizing a small fleet, that shared cartridge is the quiet advantage. The M2535dn can anchor the busiest desk while its 2035-series and FS-series relatives handle lighter posts, and every one of them drinks from the same toner stock. Purchasing stays simple, spares stay interchangeable, and nobody discovers at 4 p.m. that the cartridge on hand fits the other printer.

Toner Cartridges for M2535dn

TK-1142 (TK1142) — Black, 2 pack, 7,200 pages per cartridge
TK-1142 (TK1142) — Black, 4 pack, 7,200 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Match the pack to the fleet, not just the printer. A lone M2535dn with steady output does well on the 2 pack — about 14,400 pages between the two cartridges. Where this model works alongside its TK-1142 relatives, the 4 pack is the smarter central stock: roughly 28,800 pages of shared coverage, the lowest cost per page, and a single purchase order feeding every machine in the family.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The chipped TK-1142 announces itself to the M2535dn when installed, and the machine tracks levels from there; push the cartridge home until it seats and let it register before printing. The 7,200-page figure is a benchmark at about 5% coverage, so calibrate expectations to your documents — contracts and forms spend toner faster than short notes. A fading cartridge often revives briefly after a gentle side-to-side rock levels the toner inside. Store unopened packs flat, sealed and at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the ECOSYS M2535dn use?

The TK-1142 black toner cartridge — Kyocera's TK-1147 kit in the documentation, TK-1140 in Europe — rated at approximately 7,200 pages per ISO/IEC 19752.

Which ECOSYS models share this toner?

The FS-1035 MFP, FS-1035MFP, FS-1135 MFP and M2035dn all use the same TK-1142 black cartridge — one supply covers the whole family.

Why pick the M2535dn over the M2035dn?

It layers extra standard features for busier workgroups onto the same platform and the same cartridge. If your volume and feature needs are lighter, the sibling model uses identical supplies.