SuppliesMax Magenta Toner Cartridge TK-5197M 7000 Pages

Magenta Toner for Kyocera TASKalfa Series

This magenta toner cartridge is a compatible replacement for Kyocera Mita TASKalfa 306ci, 307ci and 308ci colour laser printers. It yields approximately 7000 pages at 5% coverage, making it suitable for offices and home users who need regular colour output. The cartridge replaces OEM part numbers TK-5197M, TK-5195M, TK-5196M, TK-5198M, TK-5199M and TK-5199KM among others. It is supplied new and ready for use in supported 110V printers.

Practical Limits of Yield and Coverage

The 7000-page figure is based on the industry-standard 5% page coverage, so actual yield drops when printing graphics, photos or dense text. Colour documents typically use more toner per page than monochrome ones, reducing the number of pages you can expect from a single cartridge. The cartridge is not a MICR toner, so it cannot be used for cheque printing or other magnetic-ink applications. Buyers who need higher page counts or specialised security features should look elsewhere.

Installation and Common Issues

Installation follows the standard Kyocera cartridge slot procedure: open the front cover, remove the old magenta unit, shake the new cartridge gently, then slide it in until it clicks. The most frequent problem is the printer not recognising the chip, which is usually fixed by reseating the cartridge or power-cycling the device. Print-quality defects such as streaks or faded magenta often clear after a few test pages. If the issue persists, the cartridge may need replacement under the manufacturer’s 30-day warranty.