TASKalfa 305
The TASKalfa 305 scales Kyocera's monochrome multifunction platform into the 30-class, built for departments whose daily document traffic leaves no room for a printer that is waiting on supplies. Everything on this page revolves around one cartridge: the TK-477 (TK477) black toner, factory number 1T02K30US0, rated at approximately 15,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752. Order the same cartridge in Europe and it arrives as the TK-475 — the TK-477 is simply its North American number.
A single-supply platform is a deliberate choice at this level. The TASKalfa 305 shares its cartridge with the TASKalfa 255 and the rest of the family listed below, so a mixed fleet stocks one toner instead of a shelf of near-duplicates. The machine itself is HyPAS-ready, leaving room for workflow applications as the office's needs evolve, and the 15,000-page cartridge interval means supply changes are rare, scheduled events rather than interruptions — the right temperament for a department that measures uptime in years.
Toner Cartridges for TASKalfa 305
- Compatible Kyocera Mita 1T02K30US0 (TK-477) Laser Toner Cartridge Black — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera Mita 1T02K30US0 (TK-477) Laser Toner Cartridges Black 3 Pack — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera Mita 1T02K30US0 (TK-477) Laser Toner Cartridges Black 5 Pack — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera Mita 1T02K30US0 (TK-477) Premium Quality Laser Toner Cartridges Black 5 Pack — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera-Mita TK-477 Toner Cartridge Black (TK-477) — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera-Mita TK-477 Toner Cartridge 2 Black (TK-477) — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera-Mita TK-477 Toner Cartridge 3 Black (TK-477) — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera-Mita TK-477 Toner Cartridge 5 Black (TK-477) — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera-Mita TK-477 Toner Cartridge 10 Black (TK-477) — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
- Compatible Kyocera-Mita TK477 (TK-477) Toner Cartridge Black 2 Pack — about 15,000 pages per cartridge
Which cartridge should you buy?
All ten listings are the same TK-477 cartridge in different counts and two listing lines, so the real decision is reorder rhythm. A department printer burning through a 15,000-page cartridge on a predictable cycle is best served by the multi-packs — the 3-pack and 5-pack listings, and the 10-black bulk listing for a whole fleet — because the cost of an empty machine at a deadline dwarfs any saving from ordering one at a time. A single cartridge suits a satellite office or a first order. Whichever count you choose, each cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and the cartridge itself never changes: same TK-477, same 15,000-page rating.
Chip, toner and everyday use
On a shared MFP, the toner gauge on the panel is the department's early-warning system — when it first reports low, that is the moment to confirm a spare is in the cabinet, because dozens of users depend on the same cartridge. The chip in each TK-477 reports the level; a cartridge that is not recognized usually just needs reseating until it locks. Yield assumes about 5% coverage, so a department printing dense reports and forms will cycle cartridges faster than the rating implies. Keep spares sealed in a cool place, and if copies fade near a cartridge's end, rocking it gently end to end can level the toner for a few more clean runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the TASKalfa 305 use?
The TK-477 black cartridge, factory number 1T02K30US0, rated at approximately 15,000 pages. It is the only toner this machine takes.
Can I use TASKalfa 255 toner in the TASKalfa 305?
Yes. Both pages list the same TK-477 cartridge type, so supplies are interchangeable between the 255 and the 305 — one stock serves both machines.
Will compatible toner void my service agreement?
A compatible cartridge does not void the printer manufacturer's warranty. If your machine is leased or under a separate service contract, check that contract's terms, since they can differ.
How many pages does one TK-477 print in real use?
Approximately 15,000 pages at the 5% coverage used for ratings. Departments printing heavy-coverage documents will see fewer; light text offices often see close to the full rating.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The TK-477 cartridge is shared across this whole family, so one spare covers any of them: CS255, CS305, FS-6025, FS-6030, FS-6525MFP, FS-6530MFP, TASKalfa 255.