TASKalfa 5550ci
The Kyocera TASKalfa 5550ci is a 55-page-per-minute A3 color multifunction printer for the busiest departments and workgroups. It prints, copies, scans and faxes in color and black and white on paper sizes up to A3 (11 x 17 inches).
Its TK-8507 toner set pairs a black cartridge rated for approximately 30,000 pages with cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges rated for approximately 20,000 pages each (ISO/IEC 19798), keeping cost per page low on long print runs.
| Cartridge | Code | Page yield |
|---|---|---|
| Black toner cartridge | TK-8507K | Up to 30,000 pages |
| Cyan toner cartridge | TK-8507C | Up to 20,000 pages |
| Magenta toner cartridge | TK-8507M | Up to 20,000 pages |
| Yellow toner cartridge | TK-8507Y | Up to 20,000 pages |
Page yields are rated per ISO/IEC 19798. EU code: TK-8505 (US code per third-party sources).
Frequently asked questions
Which toner cartridges does the TASKalfa 5550ci use?
The TASKalfa 5550ci uses the TK-8507 cartridge set: one black cartridge (TK-8507K) and three color cartridges (TK-8507C cyan, TK-8507M magenta and TK-8507Y yellow). In Europe the same set is sold under the code TK-8505.
How many pages does a TK-8507K black cartridge print?
The TK-8507K black toner cartridge is rated for approximately 30,000 pages. Each color cartridge (cyan, magenta, yellow) is rated for approximately 20,000 pages, measured per ISO/IEC 19798.
Does the TASKalfa 5550ci use a separate drum unit?
Yes. Toner and the imaging components are separate on this model, so you replace only the toner cartridge when it runs low. The printer tracks toner life and maintenance items independently.
Will TK-8505 cartridges fit the TASKalfa 5550ci?
TK-8505 is the European code for this cartridge set; the US code is TK-8507 (per third-party sources). Cartridges listed for the TASKalfa 5550ci are the correct match regardless of which regional code is printed on the box.