Kyocera introduced the KM-3050, KM-4050 and KM-5050 monochrome laser multifunction printers (MFPs) in October 2006, with print speeds OEM-rated at 30, 40 and 50 pages per minute (ppm), respectively. Monthly duty cycles ranged from 100,000 pages to 200,000 pages.
The standard supplies set is made up of a toner cartridge and separate drum unit. Replacement cartridges are available in 34,000 page yield versions that require a chip for correct printer operation.