Kyocera TASKalfa 6550ci 7550ci Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for your Kyocera TASKalfa 6550ci and 7550ci, which use the Kyocera TK-8709 toner cartridges series along with WT-861 waste toner bottles. Built for enterprise print environments, these high-speed multifunctional devices require substantial black output capacity to keep routine documentation moving smoothly. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. Replacing the TK-8709K black cartridge far more frequently than the TK-8709 colour set keeps large office print runs balanced and cost-effective.
Expected Page Output and Testing Standards
Page yields for Kyocera TK-8709 toner cartridges are measured under ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards based on 5% coverage per colour. High-volume office environments experience much longer replacement cycles for TK-8709K black toner due to its higher rated capacity compared to TK-8709 colour cartridges.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK-8709K | Standard | Black | 70,000 | $0.002 |
| TK-8709C | Standard | Cyan | 30,000 | $0.004 |
| TK-8709M | Standard | Magenta | 30,000 | $0.004 |
| TK-8709Y | Standard | Yellow | 30,000 | $0.004 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Waste Toner Collection for TASKalfa Printers
The Kyocera WT-861 waste toner bottle gathers surplus toner particles generated during printing and calibration routines. Experience Tip: Rated for up to 150,000 pages, a single WT-861 waste toner bottle typically lasts through multiple complete sets of TK-8709 toner cartridges before requiring replacement.
Managing Replacements and Deliveries
If your office produces mostly mono reports and invoices, keeping a spare TK-8709K black cartridge on hand prevents unexpected downtime. Order genuine Kyocera toner cartridges directly from Ink Depot for guaranteed compatibility. View our returns policy for details on product coverage. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, with fast dispatch directly from our national warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Pro Tip
Always store spare TK-8709 toner cartridges horizontally in a cool, dark cabinet to prevent toner powder from compacting inside the hopper before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Kyocera TASKalfa 6550ci and 7550ci use the same toner cartridges?
Yes, both the TASKalfa 6550ci and 7550ci share the exact same Kyocera TK-8709 toner cartridge series and WT-861 waste toner bottle.
Why is the page yield for TK-8709K black toner so much higher than the TK-8709 colour cartridges?
High-volume enterprise printers like the TASKalfa 6550ci and 7550ci are predominantly used for black-and-white business documentation, so the TK-8709K black cartridge is formulated with 70,000 pages of capacity to match heavy mono printing demands, whereas TK-8709 colour cartridges carry a 30,000-page yield.
Will the TASKalfa printer stop working when the WT-861 waste toner bottle is full?
Yes, the printer will prompt you to replace the WT-861 waste toner bottle once it reaches capacity to prevent internal overflow, so holding a spare WT-861 prevents workflow interruptions.
Can I replace individual TK-8709 toner cartridges while a print job is queued?
Yes, the TASKalfa system allows hot-swapping empty TK-8709 cartridges during continuous print runs without cancelling or interrupting the active print queue.
