TASKalfa 420i

Kyocera TASKalfa 420i printer

Departments that push serious paper volume through one shared machine are the TASKalfa 420i's home ground. This monochrome multifunction prints, copies, scans and faxes on Kyocera's long-life drum platform, and it runs on a single supply: the TK-717 (TK717) black toner cartridge, rated at 34,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752. TK-717 is the North American number for the cartridge European lists call the TK-725, and because the drum is built to serve for the life of the machine under normal use, toner is the only consumable this department ever has to order.

A machine like this earns its floor space by staying available. Nobody in the department plans their week around a toner swap: at 34,000 pages per cartridge, replacements come a few times a year instead of a few times a month, and the print-copy-scan-fax cycle keeps moving without constant attention from IT staff. That low-intervention character is exactly why high-volume monochrome departments standardize on the 420i and stock one cartridge for it.

Toner Cartridges for TASKalfa 420i

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
TK-717 (TK717) — single cartridge	Black	34,000 pages
TK-717 (TK717) — 2 pack	Black	34,000 pages per cartridge
TK-717 (TK717) — 4 pack	Black	34,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Every option on this page is the same TK-717 cartridge; the only decision is how many to keep on the shelf. A single cartridge suits a department whose volume is steady and predictable, and it still covers roughly 34,000 pages before anyone thinks about supplies again. The 2 pack doubles that runway to about 68,000 pages and means a spare is already in the cabinet the day the low-toner warning appears. Busy floors and central supply rooms usually take the 4 pack: four cartridges deep, the cost per page drops, and reordering becomes a quarterly chore instead of a recurring interruption.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The cartridge carries a chip the 420i reads to confirm the supply and track remaining toner, so seat it firmly until it locks and let the machine recognize it before starting a long run. Page yields are estimates measured at about 5% page coverage; dense reports, forms and graphics will land lower, which is normal. Before installing a fresh cartridge, a gentle side-to-side shake redistributes the toner inside for even output. Store spares flat, sealed and away from heat, and keep one unopened cartridge in reserve so a warning never turns into downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the TASKalfa 420i use?

It uses the TK-717 black toner cartridge — the US version of the TK-725 — rated for 34,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752 at roughly 5% coverage.

Is TASKalfa 420i toner the same as TASKalfa 520i toner?

Yes. The TASKalfa 520i runs on the identical TK-717 cartridge, so shops operating both models stock a single toner for the pair.

Does the TASKalfa 420i need a separate drum unit?

No. The machine uses Kyocera's long-life drum technology, designed to last the life of the printer under normal use. Toner is the only routine consumable you replace.

How long will one TK-717 last in a busy office?

At 34,000 pages per cartridge, most departments change toner only a few times a year. Actual life depends on coverage: text pages at around 5% stretch furthest, while heavy graphics shorten the run.