TASKalfa 3051ci
The TASKalfa 3051ci is Kyocera's refreshed color multifunction on the proven 3050ci platform, and it keeps the same high-capacity toner family: the TK8309 four-color set. The black cartridge, TK8309K, is rated for roughly 25,000 pages, while the TK8309C cyan, TK8309M magenta and TK8309Y yellow cartridges are each rated for about 15,000 pages. All four cartridges swap individually, so the machine only ever stops for the one color that has actually run out.
A refresh done the sensible way, the 3051ci updates the firmware and refines the chassis without touching the supply shelf: offices already running the TASKalfa 3050ci carry their stocked cartridges straight over. This is a workgroup color MFP for teams that print in color every single day — reports, presentations and client documents — and that rhythm is exactly what the long rated yields are built for. One toner family across the machine's whole service life also keeps purchasing simple: nobody has to relearn part numbers after the upgrade.
Toner Cartridges for TASKalfa 3051ci
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK8309K | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages |
| TK8309C | Cyan | Approx. 15,000 pages |
| TK8309M | Magenta | Approx. 15,000 pages |
| TK8309Y | Yellow | Approx. 15,000 pages |
| TK8309 4 Color Set | Black, cyan, magenta, yellow | 25,000 black / 15,000 per color |
| TK8309K 2 Black | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages each |
| TK8309K 3 Black | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages each |
| TK8309K 5 Black | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages each |
| TK8309 4 Color Set (alternate listing) | Black, cyan, magenta, yellow | 25,000 black / 15,000 per color |
| TK8309K Black (alternate listing) | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages |
| TK8309K Black 2 Pack | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages each |
| TK8309K Black 5 Pack | Black | Approx. 25,000 pages each |
| TK8309C Cyan (alternate listing) | Cyan | Approx. 15,000 pages |
| TK8309M Magenta (alternate listing) | Magenta | Approx. 15,000 pages |
| TK8309Y Yellow (alternate listing) | Yellow | Approx. 15,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Start from how the machine actually consumes toner. Black carries the everyday document load and is rated nearly twice as far as each color, so most 3051ci owners reorder black more often than any single color. If your team prints text-heavy color documents all week, a black multipack — two, three or five cartridges — lowers the cost per page and cuts down on emergency orders. Colors are best replaced one at a time as each runs down; save the full four-color set for the moment when several cartridges are nearing empty together, or when you want a complete refresh in a single order. Keeping one spare black on the shelf is cheap insurance against a deadline-day stockout.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each cartridge carries a chip the printer reads on installation, so seat the new unit firmly until it clicks and let the machine finish its recognition cycle before sending a job. When output starts to fade near the end of a cartridge, removing it and rocking it gently side to side redistributes the remaining toner and usually restores even coverage for a while longer. The published yields assume roughly 5 percent page coverage, so graphics-heavy color work will land lower — that is normal, not a defect. Store unopened cartridges flat, sealed and away from direct heat, and rotate the printer's own stock so the oldest box is used first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner set does the TASKalfa 3051ci take?
It takes the TK8309 family sold on this page: TK8309K black rated around 25,000 pages, and TK8309C cyan, TK8309M magenta and TK8309Y yellow rated around 15,000 pages each, per ISO/IEC 19752 at roughly 5 percent coverage.
Will toner I already stocked for a TASKalfa 3050ci fit the 3051ci?
Yes. The 3051ci is a refresh of the 3050ci platform and uses the identical cartridge family, so existing shelf stock carries over with nothing wasted. The same set also covers the other models listed at the bottom of this page.
One color is empty but the other three still have toner. Do I replace all four?
No. Each cartridge is an independent unit with its own rated life, and the printer tracks them separately. Swap only the color the panel reports as empty and leave the rest in place until their turn comes.
Are these compatible cartridges covered by a warranty?
Yes. Our compatible cartridges for this machine are backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, so a cartridge that fails early is replaced or refunded rather than becoming your problem.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same TK8309 toner family also fits these Kyocera models: TASKalfa 3050ci, TASKalfa 3550ci, TASKalfa 3551ci, TASKalfa 4550ci, TASKalfa 4551ci, TASKalfa 5550ci, TASKalfa 5551ci.