Kyocera TK-8529 Toner Cartridges
Kyocera TK-8529 toner cartridges engineered for TASKalfa 4052ci and 4053ci printers offer high-yield outputs in genuine and budget-friendly compatible options. Replacing black or colour cartridges maintains consistent document output for busy office setups. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance. Choose single units or multi-packs to minimise replacements and manage ongoing printing costs efficiently.
Printers Compatible with Kyocera TK-8529 Toner Cartridges
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Black TK-8529K cartridges yield 30,000 pages, while TK-8529C, TK-8529M, and TK-8529Y colour cartridges yield 20,000 pages under standard ISO/IEC 19798 coverage testing.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-8529K | Standard | Black | 30,000 | $0.003 |
| TK-8529C | Standard | Cyan | 20,000 | $0.006 |
| TK-8529M | Standard | Magenta | 20,000 | $0.006 |
| TK-8529Y | Standard | Yellow | 20,000 | $0.006 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Options
Compatible TK-8529 cartridges cost roughly half the price of original cartridges while matching the same page capacities. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our comprehensive genuine vs compatible comparison for full operational details.
How Most Offices Manage Replacements
If you print mostly high-volume black documents, purchasing individual TK-8529K cartridges as needed maintains cash flow. If colour depletion occurs evenly across daily workflows, multipacks offer streamlined inventory management and reduced per-cartridge delivery overheads. Every compatible toner purchase includes a money-back guarantee should any performance issue arise. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our distribution hubs in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Kyocera toner cartridges or review our returns policy for total peace of mind.
Pro Tip
Always leave toner cartridges stored horizontally at room temperature until ready to install; standing high-capacity cartridges upright causes toner powder to settle tightly at one end, which can cause light or uneven prints during the initial 500 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the black TK-8529 cartridge yield 30,000 pages while colours only yield 20,000?
Kyocera formulates the black toner housing with a larger physical internal capacity to account for office text workloads, which deplete black toner roughly 50% faster than cyan, magenta, or yellow in general document processing.
Will inserting a compatible TK-8529 cartridge trigger a warning on TASKalfa printers?
The printer status monitor may display an alert identifying a non-genuine supply, but dismissing the prompt allows normal printing operations to continue with full page tracking capability.
Do I need to replace the drum unit when changing a TK-8529 toner cartridge?
No, Kyocera TASKalfa printers utilise long-life ceramic drum components rated for hundreds of thousands of prints, meaning you only replace the toner powder cartridge when prompted.
