Xerox Phaser 6140 Toner Cartridges

Phaser 6140

The Xerox Phaser 6140 is the laser printer offices choose when documents have to look finished, not just printed — its duplex and finishing options help produce polished documents in-house. Four cartridges cover it: black 106R01480, cyan 106R01477, magenta 106R01478 and yellow 106R01479, each swapped on its own as it runs down.

In-house collateral changes how toner gets spent. A week of proposals and brochures leans hard on whichever colors the artwork favors, while a week of correspondence barely touches them — so the four cartridges rarely approach empty together. Owners of this machine learn to read the pattern of their own work: if the output is mostly client-facing color, the color levels deserve a glance before any long run, because a half-finished brochure batch is the most expensive way to discover an empty cyan.

Toner Cartridges for Phaser 6140

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
106R01477 — Cyan cartridge, sold singly	Cyan	See product page
106R01478 — Magenta cartridge, sold singly	Magenta	See product page
106R01479 — Yellow cartridge, sold singly	Yellow	See product page
106R01480 — Black cartridge, sold singly	Black	See product page
106R01477 — Cyan cartridge, sold singly (6140 listing)	Cyan	See product page
106R01478 — Magenta cartridge, sold singly (6140 listing)	Magenta	See product page
106R01479 — Yellow cartridge, sold singly (6140 listing)	Yellow	See product page
106R01480 — Black cartridge, sold singly (6140 listing)	Black	See product page
106R01480 — Black, 2 Pack	Black	See product page
106R01480 — Black, 3 Pack	Black	See product page
106R01480 — Black, 5 Pack	Black	See product page
106R01477, 106R01478, 106R01479 — 3 Color Set	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
106R01480, 106R01477, 106R01478, 106R01479 — 4 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
106R01480, 106R01477, 106R01478, 106R01479 — 5 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
106R01477, 106R01478, 106R01479 — 6 Color Set	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
106R01480, 106R01477, 106R01478, 106R01479 — 8 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
106R01480, 106R01477, 106R01478, 106R01479 — 4 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
Phaser 6140 — 4 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page
Phaser 6140 — Premium Quality 4 Color Set	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

Buy the cartridge the printer names, one at a time — that is the 6140's whole economy. Singles keep color spending honest, since each color is replaced only after it has genuinely been used up. Black follows a different logic: text volume makes it the fastest-moving code, and the 2, 3 and 5 packs above exist so a busy desk can stock ahead once instead of reordering monthly. When a big job has drained several colors together, the 3 color set rebuilds the color side in one order and the 4 color sets reset everything. Each compatible cartridge here is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Rock a replacement cartridge gently side to side before it goes in — toner settles during shipping, and an even spread keeps the first pages consistent. If the machine will not recognize the new cartridge, remove it and reseat it firmly; the chip has to meet its contact cleanly. Page yields are rated at 5% coverage, which polished color documents exceed easily, so expect image-heavy work to shorten a cartridge's life compared with plain text. Unopened spares store best flat, sealed, and away from heat and sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the Phaser 6140 use?

Four cartridges: 106R01480 in black, 106R01477 in cyan, 106R01478 in magenta and 106R01479 in yellow. All four are listed above as compatible singles, black multi-packs and sets.

Can I replace a single color, or must the set go together?

A single color is all you ever need to replace. Each cartridge occupies its own slot and runs out on its own schedule, so the healthy cartridges stay in the machine.

Is there a set with just the three colors?

Yes — the 3 color set bundles cyan, magenta and yellow without black, which suits a restock after a color-heavy job when the black cartridge still has plenty of life left.

How many pages should I expect per cartridge?

Fewer on color-rich documents than on text, because yield ratings assume only 5% coverage. Each cartridge's rated figure is on its product page, where you can compare before you buy.