Kyocera TK-899 Toner Cartridges
Kyocera TK-899 toner cartridges fit Ecosys FS-C8520MFP, FS-C8525MFP, FS-C8020MFP, and FS-C8025MFP office printers. Available in both genuine and compatible options, these cartridges come in standard single units alongside cost-effective multipacks. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Kyocera TK-899 Toner Cartridges
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Black TK-899K cartridges yield up to 12,000 pages, while TK-899 cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges print up to 6,000 pages each, based on ISO/IEC 19798 standard 5% coverage testing for colour laser printers.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-899K | Standard | Black | 12,000 | $0.011 |
| TK-899C | Standard | Cyan | 6,000 | $0.025 |
| TK-899M | Standard | Magenta | 6,000 | $0.025 |
| TK-899Y | Standard | Yellow | 6,000 | $0.025 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Compatible TK-899 cartridges reduce printing costs by roughly 48% per page while matching original duty cycles. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide to evaluate performance standards before changing supply types.
How most offices manage replacements
If you print mostly invoice text and general business documents, stock a 2:1 ratio of black to colour cartridges to prevent premature depletion bottlenecks. If compatible cartridges fail to perform, they are backed by our money back guarantee via our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Kyocera toner cartridges for other office hardware.
Pro Tip
Unlike basic desktop printers, these Kyocera office multifunctions use separate developer units that outlast the toner cartridges; always leave the printer turned on during cartridge replacement to allow the automatic toner loading cycle to correctly meter feed density without causing system light-fading errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the TK-899K black cartridge yield double the pages of the colour cartridges?
Kyocera designs the black cartridge housing with a larger physical toner reservoir holding 12,000 pages of capacity to match higher commercial black text volume, whereas cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges use smaller 6,000-page housings to match typical 5% colour coverage distribution across office documents.
Will the printer accept mixed genuine and compatible TK-899 cartridges simultaneously?
Yes, you can run a compatible TK-899 black cartridge alongside genuine TK-899 colour cartridges without causing communication errors or printhead density conflicts.
What happens if I replace a TK-899 cartridge while the printer is completely powered off?
If powered off during installation, the internal toner sensor may fail to register the newly added powder charge, leading to premature "toner empty" warnings or uneven print density until a manual developer engine reset is triggered.
