TASKalfa 3501i

Kyocera TASKalfa 3501i printer

The Kyocera TASKalfa 3501i takes the proven 3500i platform and refreshes it with an updated controller and firmware, while the consumable story stays exactly where it was. It uses the TK6307 black toner cartridge — part number 1T02LH0US0, the TK-6305 in Europe — rated for approximately 35,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752. Same A3 monochrome multifunction class, same 35-ppm pace, same cartridge.

Kyocera positioned this generation as the efficiency upgrade for offices already running the i-series, which is why nothing about supplies changes between the two. A fleet that mixes 3500i and 3501i units needs one toner shelf, one SKU, one reorder point. For the department upgrading a single aging machine, that continuity is the quiet benefit: the new box arrives, the existing spare cartridge fits it, and nobody's stocking routine skips a beat. The compatible cartridges on this page fit the 3501i exactly as they fit the first generation.

Toner Cartridges for TASKalfa 3501i

TK6307 single cartridge — black, rated at approximately 35,000 pages
TK6307 2 Pack — black, rated at approximately 35,000 pages
TK6307 3 Pack — black, rated at approximately 35,000 pages
TK6307 5 Pack — black, rated at approximately 35,000 pages
TK6307 10 Pack — black, rated at approximately 35,000 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

With a 35,000-page cartridge there is no yield ladder to climb — the choice is how many spares your floor can tolerate being without. A single 3501i in a moderate office can run on single cartridges with a reorder at the low-toner warning. A mixed fleet of TASKalfa 3500i and 3501i units should standardize on 2-packs or larger: the cartridge is shared, so every spare on the shelf is a spare for every machine. High-volume sites standardizing the whole family on one SKU will find the 10-pack the cheapest way to stop thinking about toner for a year.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Fresh toner goes in the same way it did on the earlier generation — front cover, release, slide, lock. Two habits keep these big cartridges trouble-free: rock the new unit side to side before it goes in, so the toner bed is level after shipping, and never force a cartridge that resists; pull it out and check the guides. If the panel reports low toner right after a change, the cartridge is usually seated a hair short — one firm reseat settles it. Store the spare sealed and flat, away from radiators and sunny loading docks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the TASKalfa 3501i use?

The TK6307 black toner cartridge (1T02LH0US0), rated for approximately 35,000 pages — the same cartridge as the rest of this TASKalfa family.

Can I use the same toner in the 3500i and the 3501i?

Yes. The TASKalfa 3500i and 3501i take the identical cartridge, as do the TASKalfa 4500i, TASKalfa 4501i, TASKalfa 5500i and TASKalfa 5501i. One stock covers all six models.

What actually changed from the 3500i to the 3501i?

The refresh updated the controller and feature set for better efficiency. Print speed (35 ppm) and the toner cartridge did not change, which is why supplies carry over untouched.

How many pages does one cartridge realistically give us?

The rating is approximately 35,000 pages at about 5% coverage. Departments printing dense documents should budget below the rating and keep a spare on hand — at this machine's pace, an empty cartridge with no backup is an afternoon lost.