Kyocera TASKalfa 5551ci Toner Cartridges
Your Kyocera TASKalfa 5551ci uses the TK-8509 toner cartridge series along with WT-860 waste toner bottles. Designed as a high-speed A3 enterprise colour MFP, high-volume office workflows rapidly exhaust TK-8509K black cartridges compared to TK-8509 colour cartridges. Our 4.8 Google rating is built on dependable cartridge performance and uncompromising product quality.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yields for TK-8509 toner cartridges are measured in accordance with the ISO/IEC 19798 standard for colour laser printers at 5% coverage. High-volume departmental printing on the TASKalfa 5551ci delivers predictable output per cartridge, ensuring steady operational planning across heavy print runs.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-8509K | Standard | Black | 30,000 | $0.002 |
| TK-8509C | Standard | Cyan | 30,000 | $0.003 |
| TK-8509M | Standard | Magenta | 30,000 | $0.003 |
| TK-8509Y | Standard | Yellow | 30,000 | $0.003 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Options
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Compatible TK-8509 toners offer high-volume enterprise printing environments substantial savings while maintaining clear text and vivid image output. To learn more about how non-OEM options perform, read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide.
Waste Toner Collection Units
The WT-860 waste toner bottle collects excess toner generated during regular system cleaning and print cycles. Experience Tip: The WT-860 operates as an independent consumable container designed to hold surplus toner across several cartridge replacement cycles before requiring renewal.
Best Way to Stock These Cartridges
For high-volume office paperwork, stocking spare TK-8509K black toners prevents unexpected admin slowdowns, while multipacks reduce operational expense when replacing all four colours. All compatible TK-8509 toners carry a money back guarantee. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch directly from distribution centers in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our complete catalogue of Kyocera toner cartridges or check our returns policy for details.
Pro Tip
Pro Tip: Always store a spare WT-860 waste toner bottle in your office supply closet, as enterprise multi-function printers stop operating as soon as the waste container reaches capacity, regardless of how much toner remains in the cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do TK-8509 toner cartridges include the imaging drum?
No. The TK-8509 series consists strictly of toner supply cartridges. The imaging drum units in the TASKalfa 5551ci are separate long-life components engineered to last through multiple toner cartridge changes.
Why do TK-8509 colour cartridges deplete at different rates in busy offices?
Colour consumption depends entirely on document composition. Office graphics, corporate branding, and email headers apply varying ratios of Cyan (TK-8509C), Magenta (TK-8509M), and Yellow (TK-8509Y), causing individual colour toners to empty unevenly despite identical rated page capacities.
How does the printer alert you that a waste toner bottle is full?
The TASKalfa 5551ci touchscreen displays an explicit replacement message when the WT-860 container approaches full status. Installing a fresh waste bottle immediately clears the alert and resumes queued print jobs without losing document data.
