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Printers from the OkiPage 12i generation are still earning their keep in back offices and home workspaces, and the N category beneath that model runs on the family's universal consumable: the Type 5 black cartridge 52109001, rated at about 2,000 pages. The listings are sold under the OKIPage 10 name because the cartridge — not the printer generation — is what defines this shelf. It is offered as a single and in multi-packs of 2, 3, 5 and 10.

Long-lived monochrome printers survive on two things: a simple mechanism and a cartridge you can still buy. This family has both. The same 52109001 that feeds the 12i branch also feeds the 10 and 14 branches listed below, so the aftermarket never had a reason to abandon it, and owners never had to stock model-specific spares. For a legacy printer, that shared cartridge is effectively its support program.

Toner Cartridges for OkiPage 12i (N)

52109001 — Black — single cartridge, about 2,000 pages
52109001 — Black — 2-pack, about 2,000 pages per cartridge
52109001 — Black — 3-pack, about 2,000 pages per cartridge
52109001 — Black — 5-pack, about 2,000 pages per cartridge
52109001 — Black — 10-pack, about 2,000 pages per cartridge

There is no second cartridge to track for these machines — no colors, no separate high-yield line on this page; one black Type 5 does the whole job.

Which cartridge should you buy?

Since every listing is the identical cartridge, decide by rhythm rather than specification. If the printer produces a modest stack of pages each week, a single 52109001 will last a long while and the 2-pack adds a spare for the day it fades. Steadier office use argues for the 3-pack or 5-pack, which cut the per-cartridge cost and the number of orders per year. The 10-pack belongs where several family printers share one supply shelf, or where a single machine's monthly volume is high enough that running out mid-job is a real operational problem. Whichever size you choose, the cartridge that arrives is the same one your printer already knows.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A compatible 52109001 carries the chip these printers expect, so installation is a straight swap and toner reporting carries on. Rated yield is about 2,000 pages at the 5% coverage standard; a printer doing mostly full-page forms will land below that, while letters and memos can land above it. Keep at least one spare sealed in a cool, dry spot — toner powder keeps well, but heat and humidity are its enemies — and give a cartridge that has sat for months a gentle rock before installing it, so the toner inside is loosened and level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is toner still available for a printer this old?

Yes. The 52109001 Type 5 cartridge is stocked on this page in five pack sizes, and because it serves the whole OkiPage 10, 12 and 14 family, it remains a standard compatible item rather than a special order.

How long does one cartridge last?

About 2,000 pages at the standard 5% coverage basis. Real life depends on what you print: text correspondence is light, dense forms and graphics are heavy.

Can one spare cover more than one printer?

If the printers are in this family, yes. The models listed below all use the same black cartridge, so a single spare on the shelf fits whichever machine empties first.

Are there colors or a high-yield version to consider?

These are monochrome printers with one black cartridge, and this page stocks the standard Type 5 cartridge only — in several pack quantities rather than several capacities.