Toner/Waste Toner Replenishment for Kyocera 4004i, 5004i, 6004i, 7004i

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of replacing the toner and waste toner for the TASKalfa devices. Before beginning this guide make sure your model is the black & white 4004i, 5004i or 6004i. If you have a different model please see our other guides down below based on model number.

How to Change the Toner Cartridge

Before anything else, you will need a new toner cartridge. If you use a Managed Print Provider they should have automatically shipped you a new cartridge when your levels started running low. If you self maintain your copier you will want to order a new cartridge.

When it’s time to replace the toner, you’ll receive a status notification on the screen indicating that the cartridge is empty. If this notification hasn’t appeared, it means it isn’t fully depleted, and the access door will remain locked. Do not attempt to force this door open—simply wait for the notification before proceeding. This design is part of Kyocera’s eco-friendly approach, ensuring all resources are fully utilized for minimal waste.

If you have received the notification then you can open the compartment right below the copier screen.

4003i Door

As long as you received the notification that the cartridge is empty, the door should already be open. Simply pull it out to remove it, but do not throw it out. Instead, simply set it aside for the time being. This will be repurposed as your new waste container in a later step.

Once the old cartridge is removed you can take your new black cartridge and slide it into place. You should hear a click once it is securely in place.

4003i 5003i and 6003i toner compartment

How to Change the Waste Toner Cartridge

It is important to note that every time you replace the toner on a monochrome TASKalfa device, you will need to replace the waste cartridge as well. To do that, start by opening the waste container door located next to paper tray 1.

Waste Container Door 4003i, 5003i, 6003i

Remove the old waste container by pulling it out. Once removed, take the empty black toner container you set aside earlier, rotate it 180 degrees, and slide it into the waste compartment. You should hear it click into place. Make sure to shut the door to the compartment.

Reliable Support for Your Kyocera Devices

We hope these instructions help keep your workflow running smoothly. For ongoing support, consider a Mangaed Print Service agreement with American Office Solutions. Our agreements include toner replenishment, expert assistance for any service requests, and a response time of under four hours for copier repairs. Call us at 517-783-2855 to learn more about how we can keep your Kyocera devices operating at peak performance!