Kyocera TK-8709 Toner Cartridges
Kyocera TK-8709 toner cartridges offer high-yield performance engineered specifically for high-volume enterprise work environments using Kyocera TASKalfa 6550ci and 7550ci series printers. Choosing individual original black, cyan, magenta, and yellow toners keeps printing costs predictable while maintaining clean line text and sharp colour reproduction. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
The Kyocera TK-8709K black toner yields up to 70,000 pages, while TK-8709C, TK-8709M, and TK-8709Y colour toners yield up to 30,000 pages each. Page yields are tested according to the ISO/IEC 19798 standardized benchmark for colour laser toners at 5% coverage.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-8709K | Standard | Black | 70,000 | $0.002 |
| TK-8709C | Standard | Cyan | 30,000 | $0.004 |
| TK-8709M | Standard | Magenta | 30,000 | $0.004 |
| TK-8709Y | Standard | Yellow | 30,000 | $0.004 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Managing inventory and order dispatch
If you produce high-volume monochrome documents, keep extra black cartridges on hand, as TK-8709K depletes faster during heavy text runs. For full-colour graphics or marketing collateral, maintain complete CMY replacement sets. All purchases are covered under our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Orders ship directly from our nearest warehouse in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide for prompt dispatch. Browse our complete range of original Kyocera toner cartridges for other models.
Pro Tip
Kyocera TASKalfa series printers use toner cartridges as waste toner receivers during the automatic self-cleaning cycle when empty. Always allow the printer to signal replacement before removing an empty cartridge to avoid spilling uncontained toner powder.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine TK-8709K cartridge (from $116.63) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the TK-8709 black cartridge have more than double the page yield of the colour cartridges?
Enterprise laser printing environments process significantly higher ratios of text-heavy black and white documents. Kyocera intentionally scales the TK-8709K black yield to 70,000 pages-versus 30,000 pages for cyan, magenta, and yellow-so high-volume office workflows do not require mid-cycle black replacement.
Can I replace individual TK-8709 colour cartridges independently, or must they be replaced as a set?
TK-8709 cartridges function independently. Kyocera TASKalfa printers monitor each toner level individually, allowing you to replace Cyan (TK-8709C), Magenta (TK-8709M), or Yellow (TK-8709Y) cartridges only when depleted without disturbing the remaining units.
How do environmental conditions affect stored TK-8709 toner cartridges?
Unopened Kyocera TK-8709 toners should be stored horizontally in a climate-controlled room between 15°C and 25°C away from direct sunlight. High humidity or extreme temperature fluctuations cause microscopic toner particles to clump, leading to uneven distribution across drum units.
Is TK-8709K the same as TK 8709K or TK8709K?
Yes. TK-8709K, TK 8709K, and TK8709K all refer to the exact same genuine Kyocera black toner cartridge. The hyphen and space are simply variations in retailer catalog formatting.
