Kyocera M5526cdn Toner Cartridges
The Kyocera ECOSYS M5526cdn uses the Kyocera TK-5244 toner series. This versatile colour multifunction printer is built for high-volume workplace printing, featuring separate black, cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges. Daily document printing naturally drains the black cartridge faster than the colour units, so you can replace individual cartridges as needed or keep a complete set on hand to prevent workplace downtime. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer since Mar 2017 and is rated 4.8 by customers on Google.
Real-world print yields and page output
Black TK-5244K cartridges are rated for up to 4,000 pages, and the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges are rated for up to 3,000 pages, per the ISO/IEC 19798 coverage standard. In practice, graphics-heavy documents will burn through both faster than a text-only office.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-5244K | Standard | Black | 4,000 | $0.032 |
| TK-5244C | Standard | Cyan | 3,000 | $0.064 |
| TK-5244M | Standard | Magenta | 3,000 | $0.064 |
| TK-5244Y | Standard | Yellow | 3,000 | $0.064 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Compatible TK-5244 toner cartridges cost less than genuine Kyocera units and won't compromise print quality or damage your printer. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty; see our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide for the details.
How to manage replacement toner supplies
If your office runs mostly text documents, stocking up on standalone black cartridges alongside a value bundle pack keeps replacement costs down and cuts downtime. For general office printing, compatible multi-packs are usually the cheaper route. Every order is covered by our returns policy, and orders over $99 (conditions apply) ship free from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Order your Kyocera toner cartridges today.
Pro Tip
Keep a spare TK-5244K black toner in stock; office printers will stop printing entirely when black runs out, even if colour cartridges still contain toner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the printer ask to shake the toner cartridge before installation?
Toner powder settles and compacts during transit or storage. Rocking the TK-5244 cartridge horizontally redistributes it evenly across the internal roller, so the first pages you print come out even instead of streaky.
Can I mix genuine Kyocera and compatible TK-5244 cartridges?
Yes, you can run a mix of genuine and compatible TK-5244 toner cartridges in the same printer without issue. The printer reads each cartridge slot independently regardless of brand combination.
Why does my black toner run out much faster than colour toners in an office environment?
Most office printing — everyday documents and emails — is black text. Even when a page carries a small colour logo, it's the black toner doing most of the work, which is why black cartridges typically need replacing two to three times as often as each colour.
