C8

Type C8 is not a printer. It is the color toner family shared across Okidata's C5500, C5600, C5700, C5800 and C5900 lines, and this page gathers the cartridges those machines have in common. In the high-capacity form stocked here, the family is 43324404 black, 43324403 cyan, 43324402 magenta and 43324401 yellow. A standard-capacity series, 43381901 through 43381904, also exists for lighter use.

Because the badge on the printer changes from model to model while the cartridge numbers do not, the reliable way to confirm a Type C8 machine is to read the number on the cartridge you pull out. If it matches one of the four above, everything on this page is written for your printer — and one spare shelf can serve several different-looking machines in the same office.

Toner Cartridges for C8

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
43324404	Black	See product page
43324403	Cyan	See product page
43324402	Magenta	See product page
43324401	Yellow	See product page

On the shelf: black, magenta and yellow are stocked as single cartridges (listed under the C5600 name), and cyan comes as part of the Type C8 5 Color Set, which bundles all four colors in one box.

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with capacity. The high-capacity 4332440x cartridges stocked here are the economical pick for a shared office machine that prints color every day: fewer swaps, and a lower cost per page across the cartridge's life. The standard-capacity 4338190x series suits a personal printer that sees color only now and then, where a smaller cartridge is less likely to sit half-used for years. Then buy by slot — colors are replaced one at a time as each runs down, so there is no need to retire three healthy cartridges because the fourth is empty. The 5 Color Set earns its place when a full refresh is due or the office wants a complete spare on hand.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Type C8 cartridges are chipped, and the printer reports each color's level separately, which makes it easy to order only what is about to run out. The classic first aid for banding is already in this family's folklore: take the cartridge for the banding color out, rock it gently to redistribute the toner, and reinstall it. If every color bands at once, the problem is more likely dirty LED lens strips than toner — wipe them with a dry, lint-free cloth before replacing anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the C8 a printer I can buy toner for by model name?

No — C8 names the cartridge family, not a machine. Find your printer in the family list below; if it is there, it takes these cartridges regardless of which model name is printed on its case.

Which printers use Type C8 toner?

The C5500, C5600, C5700, C5800 and C5900 families and their variants — the full list is at the bottom of this page. All of them share the same four high-capacity numbers: black 43324404, cyan 43324403, magenta 43324402 and yellow 43324401.

My prints have bands of one color. What should I try first?

Remove that color's cartridge, rock it gently side to side to level the toner, and reinstall. If the banding stays in the same color afterward, that cartridge is finished; if it appears in all colors, clean the LED lens strips instead.

Can I mix standard and high-capacity cartridges in one printer?

Yes — each slot is independent. Match the color and the family: a high-capacity black can sit alongside standard-capacity colors without any conflict.