CHERRY KC 1000 — Wired USB Keyboard, US with Euro symbol, Black
105 keysLaser-etched labels4 hotkeysGS certified
The CHERRY KC 1000 (JK-0800EU-2) is the plainest keyboard CHERRY makes and one of the best-value things on this page: a full-size 105-key board with a numeric pad, four hotkeys for the calculator, e-mail, browser and standby, and three blue status LEDs. What separates it from a generic office board is what CHERRY does to the keys — laser-etched labelling rather than printed legends, so the letters are still readable after years on a shared desk, and rubberdome switches rated for up to 10 million actuations with 2.8 mm of pre-travel at a light 55 cN. It is GS certified for professional office use, measures 458 × 170 × 20 mm with integrated tilt feet, and connects over USB-A on a 180 cm cable drawing at most 50 mA. In the box: keyboard and manual.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Layout: This is the US QWERTY layout with the Euro symbol added — the layout most people in Cyprus type on. Wide Enter key, @ above 2, and letters and numbers where an English speaker expects them. This is a wired USB-A keyboard, so there is nothing to charge or pair and it works in the BIOS and in boot menus — the reason IT departments keep buying wired boards. There is no wireless option, no Bluetooth, no backlight, no N-key rollover or anti-ghosting, no USB hub and no palm rest. CHERRY lists Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 and says nothing either way about macOS or Linux; the free CHERRY KEYS utility remaps keys on Windows. CHERRY publishes no weight, no total key travel and no spill or IP rating for the KC 1000, so those are left out here rather than guessed — if a spill rating decides your purchase, ask us and we will suggest a board that publishes one.
Best For
✓ Offices standardising on one wired keyboard across many desks
✓ Workplaces that require GS-certified equipment
✓ Machines that need keyboard access before Windows loads
✓ Shared desks where key legends normally wear off within a year
✓ Reception counters and public workstations
✓ Data entry, thanks to the full numeric pad
Key Features
Legends that survive the job
Laser-etched labelling instead of printed legends — the single reason a CHERRY board still reads correctly after five years of use.
A light, quick key
2.8 mm of pre-travel at 55 cN: light enough for fast typing, deep enough to feel, rated at up to 10 million actuations.
Four hotkeys
Calculator, e-mail, browser and standby on dedicated keys rather than buried behind an Fn combination.
GS certified
Independently certified for safe professional office use, which matters when a purchasing department has to justify the choice.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
CHERRY |
| Series |
KC 1000 (model JG-08) |
| Part Number |
JK-0800EU-2 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4025112081491 |
| MPN |
JK-0800EU-2 |
| Keys |
| Type |
Full size with numeric keypad |
| Keys |
105 |
| Key technology |
Rubberdome, 3-layer membrane |
| Pre-travel |
2.8 mm |
| Actuating force |
55 cN |
| Key life |
Up to 10 million actuations |
| Key labelling |
Laser etching |
| Keycap material |
ABS |
| Hotkeys |
Calculator, e-mail, browser, PC standby |
| Status LEDs |
3, blue, in the housing |
| Layout |
US with Euro symbol (QWERTY) |
| Backlighting |
None |
| Build |
| Dimensions |
458 × 170 × 20 mm |
| Tilt feet |
Integrated |
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
Not published by CHERRY |
| Palm rest |
Not included |
| Connection |
| Interface |
Wired USB-A, plug and play |
| Cable |
180 cm |
| Current draw |
Max. 50 mA at 5 V |
| Software |
CHERRY KEYS (Windows) |
| Operating system |
Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (CHERRY) |
| Environment |
| Operating temperature |
0 to +50 °C |
| Storage temperature |
-25 to +65 °C |
| Approvals |
| Certifications |
GS, CE, UKCA, FCC, cULus, RCM, BSMI, ICES-003, China RoHS |
| Recycling |
PAS 1049 recycling pass published |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
CHERRY publishes a voluntary additional manufacturer’s warranty of one year for its Office range, running in the third year after delivery and asserted against the seller with proof of purchase. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we handle the claim with CHERRY on your behalf. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose this over a cheaper board?
The laser-etched legends and the 10-million-actuation rating. Cheap keyboards fail because the letters wear off or the keys go dead, and this one is built against both.
Does it work before Windows loads?
Yes. It is a wired USB keyboard, so it is available in the BIOS and in boot menus.
Is it spill resistant?
CHERRY publishes no spill or IP rating for the KC 1000. Treat it as a normal office keyboard, and tell us if you need a washable or drainage-equipped one.
Which layout and colour is this part number?
This one is US with Euro symbol in black. CHERRY publishes the KC 1000 in around twenty layouts across black and grey under separate part numbers — we can order almost any national version.
Singular Expert Insight
The KC 1000 is our default wired office keyboard: German build, laser-etched keys and GS certification for the price of a throwaway board. If you want the same idea with a mouse in the box, the DC 2000 is the set. See our
keyboards and
wireless mice.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want a durable, GS-certified full-size wired keyboard with hotkeys and legends that will not wear off, in US with Euro symbol layout.
Skip it if
You need wireless, a backlight, anti-ghosting, a palm rest, a published spill rating or macOS support.
Also consider
CHERRY DC 2000 for the same idea with a mouse included, or the CHERRY STREAM KEYBOARD TKL if you want a quieter, compact scissor board.