MC860CDTN

The Okidata MC860CDTN is a color multifunction printer with duplexing, extra paper capacity and networking — a complete office document hub for print, copy, scan and fax. It uses OKI's Type C14 cartridge family: yellow 44059213, magenta 44059214 and cyan 44059215 at 10,000 pages each, with black 44059216 rated at 9,500 pages.

A hub machine earns that name by absorbing everything a workgroup throws at it, and the CDTN's extra capacity means longer runs between paper refills as well as long-life toner. The pairing that matters in practice is the scanner and the printer sharing one cabinet: copies and prints come off the same engine but arrive there by different paths, which explains the most common color complaint this model gets (covered in the questions below).

Toner Cartridges for MC860CDTN

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
44059216	Black	9,500 pages
44059215	Cyan	10,000 pages
44059214	Magenta	10,000 pages
44059213	Yellow	10,000 pages

Prefer to restock everything at once? Choose the Type C14 4 Color Set, the MC860CDTN 4 Color Set or the MC860CDTN Premium Quality 4 Color Set.

Which cartridge should you buy?

Type C14 comes in one capacity grade, so the choice is simply which slot is empty. Black is rated slightly lower than the colors — 9,500 pages against 10,000 — and on a hub that copies documents all day it is also the color that actually gets used hardest, so a spare black is the one backup worth keeping. Colors go one at a time as each runs down. A four-color set fits a scheduled full refresh, for example before a heavy reporting season. Compatible cartridges here include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Paper causes more false toner alarms on this model than toner does: rough or damp stock produces defects that look exactly like a failing cartridge. Store paper dry, fan a fresh ream before loading, and suspect the paper first when output degrades right after a tray refill. The cartridges themselves are chip-tracked and install in minutes; a slow side-to-side rock revives a low unit long enough to finish the day's copying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner set does the Oki MC860CDTN use?

The Type C14 set: yellow 44059213, magenta 44059214 and cyan 44059215 at 10,000 pages each, plus black 44059216 at 9,500 pages — the same family as the rest of the MC860 range. The CDTN suffix adds features, not different cartridges.

My color copies look different from my color prints. Why?

Copies pass through the scanner first, so scanner calibration affects copies but not prints. Adjust the copy color settings separately; if prints look off as well, then check toner levels and the printer's own calibration.

Does the MC860CDTN need special paper to protect its cartridges?

No special paper is required. Very rough or damp paper can cause print defects that mimic toner problems, so standard office stock, stored dry, is all the protection the cartridges need.

Can I change just one color at a time?

Yes. Each of the four cartridges is an independent unit with its own level reading; replace the one the panel flags and leave the others until their turn comes.