Kyocera TASKalfa 3551ci Toner Cartridges
Your Kyocera TASKalfa 3551ci uses the TK-8309 cartridge series along with WT-860 waste toner bottles. Designed for high-volume A3 office departments, this colour multifunctional printer processes heavy text documents that exhaust TK-8309K black toner rapidly compared to TK-8309C, TK-8309M, and TK-8309Y colour cartridges. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Yield and Usage
TK-8309K black toner produces approximately 25,000 pages, while TK-8309C, TK-8309M, and TK-8309Y colour cartridges yield up to 15,000 pages based on 5% page coverage under ISO/IEC 19798 standards. Heavy graphic coverage reduces colour output faster than monochrome text runs.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-8309K | Standard | Black | 25,000 | $0.004 |
| TK-8309C | Standard | Cyan | 15,000 | $0.008 |
| TK-8309M | Standard | Magenta | 15,000 | $0.008 |
| TK-8309Y | Standard | Yellow | 15,000 | $0.008 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Cartridges
Choosing compatible TK-8309 toner cartridges provides an economical alternative for routine office documentation. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Learn more about performance standards in our guide to genuine vs compatible cartridges.
WT-860 Waste Toner Bottle Requirement
In addition to regular toner replacements, this printer utilises a separate WT-860 waste toner collector. Experience Tip: The WT-860 waste toner bottle collects residual toner powder during daily print runs and requires periodic replacement when full to ensure clean output.
Ordering and Delivery for Your Workplace
If your office prints mostly standard administrative documents, stocking extra TK-8309K black toner prevents sudden job stops. For marketing collateral and full-colour reports, maintaining complete sets of TK-8309 colour toners is recommended. Compatible toners include a money back guarantee under our returns policy if they fail to perform. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full catalog of Kyocera toner cartridges for ongoing replacement needs.
Pro Tip
Keep a spare WT-860 waste toner bottle on hand alongside replacement TK-8309 toners, as the printer will stop printing when the waste container reaches capacity to prevent overflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do TK-8309K black toner replacement cycles compare to TK-8309 colour cartridges?
Black TK-8309K cartridges yield 25,000 pages compared to 15,000 pages for cyan, magenta, and yellow. In standard business settings where text documents predominate, black cartridges typically require replacement nearly twice as often as individual colour cartridges.
What happens when the WT-860 waste toner bottle becomes full?
The TASKalfa 3551ci requires a functional waste toner bottle to collect unused toner powder during processing. When the WT-860 fills, the printer stops job processing until a new waste container is installed.
Can compatible TK-8309 toner cartridges be mixed with genuine Kyocera toners?
Yes, compatible TK-8309 cartridges are designed to operate alongside genuine Kyocera toners in the same printer without requiring a complete set change simultaneously.
