Lexmark 72K60 & Lexmark 72K6X Toner Cartridges
Lexmark 72K60 standard and 72K6X high-yield toner cartridges provide heavy-duty printing for your Lexmark CS820, CX825 and CX860 series printers. Moving to the 72K6X extra high-yield toner lowers cost per page dramatically while minimising toner swap interventions during long runs. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Lexmark 72K60 & Lexmark 72K6X Toner Cartridges
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Lexmark measures 72K60 and 72K6X toner yields using ISO/IEC 19798 standard testing at 5% page coverage. Actual yield varies depending on print density, job lengths and whether pages contain heavy graphics or plain text.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72K60K0 | Standard | Black | 8,000 | $0.049 |
| 72K60Y0 | Standard | Yellow | 8,000 | $0.055 |
| 72K6XK0 | Extra High Yield | Black | 33,000 | $0.013 |
| 72K6XC0 | Extra High Yield | Cyan | 22,000 | $0.041 |
| 72K6XM0 | Extra High Yield | Magenta | 22,000 | $0.041 |
| 72K6XY0 | Extra High Yield | Yellow | 22,000 | $0.041 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Managing high-volume printing options
For high-volume text printing, choosing 72K6XK0 extra high-yield black toner drops cost per page down to 1.3 cents. If you print colour graphics, 72K6X colour cartridges yield 22,000 pages compared to 8,000 in standard 72K60 yellow toner. Standardise on 72K6X toners to minimize printer downtime. All purchases are backed by our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full range of Lexmark toner cartridges.
Pro Tip
Enterprise Unison toner formulations require consistent environmental temperatures; storing spare 72K6X cartridges in climate-controlled office spaces prevents toner clump formation before installation.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine 72K60K0 cartridge (from $392.05) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
For maximum yield, the Genuine 72K6XK0 Black Extra High Yield cartridge (from $432.96) offers the lowest cost per page of any option in this range and qualifies for free delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 72K6X high-yield cartridges in the same printer that currently has 72K60 standard toners?
Yes, 72K60 and 72K6X cartridges share identical physical slot dimensions across compatible Lexmark printers. You can mix standard 72K60 black with high-yield 72K6X colour toners or upgrade all slots to 72K6X as each toner runs out.
Why does the 72K6XK0 black cartridge yield 33,000 pages while 72K6XC0 colour cartridges yield 22,000 pages?
Black toner is housed in a physically larger cartridge casing in the 72K6X series, allowing greater powder capacity. This design reflects typical commercial printing where text volume exceeds colour graphical coverage.
How does page coverage affect the rated 33,000-page yield on Lexmark 72K6X cartridges?
Yield ratings rely on 5% page coverage under ISO/IEC 19798 tests. Enterprise invoices, logos, or full-page charts often reach 10% to 15% coverage, which proportionally reduces total printed pages per toner cartridge.
Is 72K6XK0 the same as 72K6X black toner?
Yes, 72K6XK0 is the full part number for the Lexmark 72K6X high-yield black toner cartridge, where 'K0' indicates black toner in Lexmark's standard part code format.
General FAQ
The main difference is yield: 72K60 cartridges are standard-yield (approx. 8,000 pages), while 72K6X cartridges are extra high-yield, offering more prints per cartridge.
Yes as long as your Lexmark printer model supports the 72K6X series, extra high-yield cartridges work the same as standard ones but deliver more prints.
Yes at Ink Depot you can choose genuine Lexmark 72K60 and 72K6X toner cartridges for reliable compatibility and print quality.
