MC860T3

The Okidata MC860T3 is the paper-capacity configuration of the MC860 color multifunction line, built for workgroups that print, copy, scan and fax in color all day and would rather load paper by the case than by the ream. It runs on the Type C14 toner set: black 44059216 rated at about 9,500 pages, plus yellow 44059213, magenta 44059214 and cyan 44059215 at about 10,000 pages each. Every cartridge is an individual unit, so a color that runs down never forces the others out early.

The T3 badge is about trays, not toner. This configuration ships with a larger paper-capacity setup than its leaner siblings, which suits departments that run long color jobs — training packets, client reports, marketing handouts — without pausing to refill. The supply side stays simple: the whole MC860 line drinks from the same four cartridges, so one shelf of spares covers whichever configuration your office happens to run.

Toner Cartridges for MC860T3

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

Which cartridge should you buy?

There is only one capacity tier for this machine, so the real decision is singles against sets. Text-heavy workgroups burn through the black cartridge fastest — it carries every memo, invoice and fax that leaves the building — so keeping a spare black on the shelf is cheap insurance. Color use is harder to predict: a month of plain reports barely touches the three colors, while one glossy brochure run can drain them together. A four color set covers that swing and refreshes all four slots at once; singles make more sense when your color work is occasional and one cartridge fades well before the others. Either way, the yield ratings above are estimates at the standard 5% page coverage, and dense color pages will land well short of them.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each Type C14 cartridge carries a chip the MC860T3 reads on installation, so seat the unit firmly until it clicks and let the machine register it before closing up. If output turns pale partway through a long job, take the cartridge out and rock it gently side to side a few times — the remaining toner settles level again and often carries the run to a natural stopping point. Store spares flat, sealed and out of direct light, and rotate stock so the oldest box goes in first. On a shared machine, a small label on the supply shelf noting which cartridge was changed and when saves the next person a guessing game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Oki MC860T3 use?

It uses the Type C14 set: black 44059216, cyan 44059215, magenta 44059214 and yellow 44059213. The same four cartridges fit every other configuration in the family listed below, so spares are interchangeable across the line.

What is the difference between the MC860T3 and the MC860T2?

The number marks the tray bundle: the T3 ships with a larger paper-capacity configuration than the MC860T2. Paper handling is the only real difference — the toner set is identical, so choosing between them never changes what you order for supplies.

Does the extra paper capacity make the toner last longer?

No. Trays hold paper, not toner, and the two deplete independently. The bigger configuration just means fewer paper refills during long runs; cartridges still empty according to how much toner your pages actually lay down.

Can I replace just one color at a time?

Yes. Each of the four cartridges is a separate unit with its own slot and chip. Swap only the color the machine reports as low and leave the rest in place until their turn comes.