TASKalfa 205c
Kyocera's TASKalfa 205c brings color multifunction capability to the workgroup in a compact frame — print, copy, scan and fax around the TK897 toner set. The four cartridges carry the US numbers TK897K for black, at 12,000 pages, and TK897C, TK897M and TK897Y for the colors, at 6,000 pages each, so a workgroup orders exactly the color that runs low and nothing else.
This is the entry point to the TASKalfa color line for offices upgrading from single-function printers to full document workflows, in the 20-page-per-minute class. Its long-life components stretch service intervals well beyond typical desktop printers, and the toner ratings suit that design: a black cartridge rated at 12,000 pages is a long commitment for a compact machine, which is why supply orders for a 205c are an occasional task rather than a standing chore.
Toner Cartridges for TASKalfa 205c
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK897K | Black | 12,000 pages |
| TK897C | Cyan | 6,000 pages |
| TK897M | Magenta | 6,000 pages |
| TK897Y | Yellow | 6,000 pages |
| TK897 4 Color Set | All four colors | 12,000 black / 6,000 per color |
| TK897K 2 Black | Black | 12,000 pages each |
| TK897K 3 Black | Black | 12,000 pages each |
| TK897K 5 Black | Black | 12,000 pages each |
| TK897 5 Color Set | All four colors | Five-cartridge set |
| TK897 8 Color Set | All four colors | Eight-cartridge set |
| TK897 6 Color Set | Cyan, magenta, yellow | Six-cartridge color set |
| TK897 3 Color Set | Cyan, magenta, yellow | Three-cartridge color set |
| TK897 (TK897K) Black (alternate listing) | Black | 12,000 pages |
| TK897 (TK897K) Cyan (alternate listing) | Cyan | 6,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
For a workgroup machine, restraint is the strategy. Singles cover nearly every situation: the panel names the empty color, you replace that cartridge. Black, rated at double each color's life, is the one worth keeping a spare of — the two-black pack is the natural size for this class of machine. The four-color set suits a first stocking or a machine changing departments. The larger bundles (five and eight cartridges) are really fleet purchases; a single 205c will take a long while to work through them, and toner money sitting on a shelf earns nothing.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each cartridge's chip lets the printer track the four toner lives individually, which is what makes one-at-a-time replacement practical. Seat a new unit until it locks and let the machine register it before printing; if a freshly installed cartridge is not recognized, reseating it almost always resolves the contact. The ratings are ISO/IEC 19798 figures at standard coverage, so a workgroup printing mostly text can expect to meet them, while color-heavy marketing pieces will cycle the color cartridges faster. Keep spares sealed, flat and out of sunlight until the day they are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the TASKalfa 205c use?
The TK897 family — the US version of the TK-895 set: TK897K black at 12,000 pages and TK897C, TK897M and TK897Y at 6,000 pages each, rated per ISO/IEC 19798.
Is TASKalfa 205c toner the same as TASKalfa 255c toner?
Yes. The 205c and 255c use the identical TK897 toner family, and the same cartridges also serve the larger FS-C8520MFP and FS-C8525MFP listed below — one stock can cover a mixed floor.
Do I need to replace all four cartridges when one runs out?
No. Each color is an independent unit with its own rated life and its own chip-tracked level. Replace only the cartridge the machine reports as empty.
What warranty backs these compatible cartridges?
A 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same TK897 toner family also fits: FS-C8520MFP, FS-C8525MFP, FS-C8600DN, FS-C8650DN, TASKalfa 255c.