Kyocera PA3500cx Toner Cartridges
The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx uses the Kyocera TK-5374 toner series. Designed for demanding business environments, this fast A4 colour laser printer uses separate black, cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges to produce sharp text and vibrant graphics. Offices printing high volumes of reports and everyday documents may use black toner faster than the colour cartridges, so keeping a spare black cartridge or complete toner set available can help minimise workflow interruptions. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer model since Oct 2023 and is rated 4.8 by customers on Google.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
The black TK-5374K toner delivers up to 7,000 pages, while the colour cartridges (TK-5374C, TK-5374M, TK-5374Y) yield 5,000 pages each, evaluated in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 standards for colour laser printers.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-5374K | Standard | Black | 7,000 | $0.024 |
| TK-5374C | Standard | Cyan | 5,000 | $0.038 |
| TK-5374M | Standard | Magenta | 5,000 | $0.038 |
| TK-5374Y | Standard | Yellow | 5,000 | $0.038 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Options
For high-volume office printing, high-yield compatible TK-5374 cartridges lower per-page operational expenses without compromising line clarity or text sharpness. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our comprehensive genuine vs compatible cartridge guide to evaluate performance differences for your office setup.
How Most Workgroups Manage Replacements
If your workplace prints heavily in mono with occasional colour reports, purchasing single replacement black toners alongside complete multi-packs helps maintain uninterrupted print queues. Compatible replacements offer substantial cost savings and come backed by our money-back guarantee. View details on return eligibility via our returns policy page. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply), with orders dispatched fast from regional distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Kyocera toner cartridges.
Pro Tip
Keep a spare TK-5374K black toner in stock at all times; modern colour laser printers often pause all print jobs once the black cartridge reaches total depletion, even if colour toners remain full.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the black TK-5374 cartridge have a higher page yield than the colour toners?
Office print workloads consist primarily of text documents, email correspondence, and monochrome invoices. Kyocera designs the TK-5374K with a 7,000-page capacity compared to 5,000 pages on colour cartridges to align replacement cycles and prevent frequent single-cartridge swap outs.
Can I run a mix of genuine Kyocera and compatible TK-5374 toners in the same printer?
Yes, you can operate a combination of genuine and compatible TK-5374 toners simultaneously without error messages or print quality loss. The printer treats each cartridge slot independently.
How does coverage percentage affect the actual page yield of my TK-5374 cartridges?
Standard ISO/IEC 19798 ratings rely on 5% page coverage. If your office regularly produces full-page graphics, heavy black borders, or saturated colour charts, toner consumption increases proportionally, which reduces total yield output per cartridge.
