TASKalfa 5500i
At the top of this TASKalfa group sits the Kyocera TASKalfa 5500i, aimed at the busiest monochrome environments where the machine rarely rests between jobs. It runs the TK6307 black toner cartridge (Kyocera part 1T02LH0US0, the TK-6305 in Europe), rated at approximately 35,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752 — a yield that matters most exactly here, keeping a high-duty engine fed across relentless monthly volumes.
Print, copy, scan and fax at a pace smaller MFPs cannot sustain: the 5500i's 55-ppm class is built for central reproduction areas, mailrooms and departments whose monthly counters climb into six figures. At that tempo the machine itself is rarely the bottleneck — supplies are. A cartridge platform shared with five sibling models keeps the logistics simple even at the top of the line, and this page stocks the compatible cartridges to match the 5500i's appetite.
Toner Cartridges for TASKalfa 5500i
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| TK6307 — Single Cartridge | Black | Approx. 35,000 pages |
| TK6307 — 2 Pack | Black | Approx. 35,000 pages |
| TK6307 — 3 Pack | Black | Approx. 35,000 pages |
| TK6307 — 5 Pack | Black | Approx. 35,000 pages |
| TK6307 — 10 Pack | Black | Approx. 35,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
At 55 ppm, a single cartridge's 35,000-page rating can be a few weeks of output, so the flagship machine deserves flagship stocking: the 10-pack is the natural unit here, with the 5-pack for single-machine sites. Singles still have a role — the emergency cartridge in the cabinet — but buying singles as a routine at this volume means reordering constantly and paying more per cartridge for the privilege. Because the TASKalfa 4500i and the rest of the family share the cartridge, bulk bought for the 5500i is never stranded if volumes shift between machines.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A machine that rarely rests needs its toner change to be a two-minute pit stop. Keep the replacement cartridge in the same room, rock it level before the swap, and seat it in one clean motion when the warning turns to empty. Judge the first pages by the machine's own calibration, not by eye in the first thirty seconds. And build the habit of checking the toner gauge during the morning walk-past: on a 5500i, the difference between a planned change and an emergency is usually one day of attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the TASKalfa 5500i and the 4500i?
Throughput class: the 5500i steps up to 55 ppm from the TASKalfa 4500i's 45 ppm, for high-volume departments. Both run on the same TK6307 toner cartridge, rated for approximately 35,000 pages.
Which toner does the TASKalfa 5500i use?
The TK6307 black toner cartridge (Kyocera part 1T02LH0US0), rated for approximately 35,000 pages per ISO/IEC 19752.
How do we avoid running dry between deliveries?
Track the monthly counter, divide by 35,000, and hold that many cartridges plus one. At six-figure monthly volumes that usually means a 10-pack on the shelf and a standing reorder point — the cartridge is the same across the family, so surplus stock always has a home.
Does heavy coverage change the cartridge's life much?
Yes. The 35,000-page figure assumes about 5% coverage. Shaded forms, logos on every page and dense tables push real life below the rating; budget with your own counter history rather than the brochure number.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Even at the top of the line, the cartridge is the family cartridge — these models share it:
TASKalfa 3500i, TASKalfa 3501i, TASKalfa 4500i, TASKalfa 4501i, TASKalfa 5501i