Kyocera P3150dn Toner Cartridges
The Kyocera ECOSYS P3150dn uses the Kyocera TK-3174 toner series. Built for fast, high-volume monochrome printing, this heavy-duty A4 laser printer uses a high-yield black toner cartridge to produce sharp, consistent documents across longer print runs. Keeping a spare cartridge available can help minimise unexpected interruptions during important invoice, report, and administrative printing. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer model since Oct 2019 and is rated 4.8 by customers on Google.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Operating on a robust mono laser system, the TK-3174 high-yield toner cartridge delivers an impressive 15,500 pages per unit based on standard ISO/IEC page coverage metrics. High-volume office environments benefit significantly from this extended yield, which reduces intervention frequency and keeps per-page overheads remarkably low.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-3174 | Standard | Black | 15,500 | $0.012 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
Managing heavy daily print volumes requires a streamlined approach. For offices running continuous document production, keeping a spare genuine TK-3174 on hand prevents unexpected work halts. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch daily from our strategically located distribution hubs in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Review our complete terms via our returns policy. For alternative office models, explore our range of Kyocera toner cartridges.
Pro Tip
Monitor your device panel notifications closely when approaching the 15,500-page threshold so you can swap out depleted toner modules before active print jobs stall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TK-3174 genuine cartridge require any manual calibration after installation in the Ecosys P3150dn?
No, the printer automatically detects the new unit and resets its internal page counter upon insertion without requiring manual intervention.
How does printing dense graphics or heavy text blocks impact the stated 15,500-page yield of the TK-3174?
Page yields are calculated using standard five percent coverage; printing heavy text documents or filled charts will consume toner at a faster rate, lowering total output per module.
Why is the TK-3174 designed as a standalone toner cartridge rather than a combined drum and toner assembly?
Separating the toner powder container from the long-life drum unit minimises ongoing operating expenses, allowing high-volume offices to replace only the depleted agent while retaining core imaging components.
