Frequently Asked Questions
What does a page actually cost with this GPR-18 cartridge?
At $28.78 for a cartridge rated at 8,300 pages, the math works out to about 0.35 cents per page — and that is the honest way to judge this Canon GPR-18 (part number 0384B003AA). Departmental copiers live on volume, so per-page cost matters more than the sticker price. The 8,300-page rating assumes the standard 5% coverage test page; dense forms, bold graphics and heavy copy jobs will pull the real number down, while plain text stretches it further.
How long does 8,300 pages last on a departmental copier?
On a shared imageRUNNER in a busy department, 8,300 pages can go quickly — a machine copying and printing 2,000 pages a month finishes a cartridge in about four months, and a heavier 4,000-page month cuts that to roughly two. That is normal for this class of machine, and it is exactly why most departments keep one spare on the shelf rather than ordering when the low-toner warning appears.
Which copiers does the GPR-18 fit?
The GPR-18 (0384B003AA) serves Canon's imageRUNNER 2016, 2018, 2018i, 2020, 2020i, 2022, 2022i, 2025, 2025i, 2030 and 2030i copiers. If your machine is in that imageRUNNER 20xx family and its supply list names the GPR-18, this is the cartridge it takes. Check the part number on your current cartridge if you are unsure — the 0384B003AA code is the surest match.
Copies are coming out with a gray background — is it the toner?
A light gray wash across copies often points to a cartridge nearing the end of its toner or to toner that has settled after a long idle stretch. Try removing the cartridge and rocking it gently side to side to redistribute what remains, then run a few test copies. If the background clears and text sharpens, the cartridge still has life. If the gray haze persists with a fresh cartridge installed, the machine itself needs a technician's attention, not another cartridge.
What protection do I get with a compatible cartridge in a workgroup copier?
Every GPR-18 we sell carries a 1-year warranty against defects and 1-year free returns if it does not perform as it should. On a shared departmental machine that cannot sit idle, that backing matters as much as the price. The full terms are on our shipping and returns page, and our support team answers Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.
How should a spare GPR-18 be stored in the supply closet?
Keep it sealed in its bag, stored flat in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, radiators and copier exhaust heat. Mark the arrival month on the box and always load the oldest cartridge first. A sealed compatible cartridge waits patiently on the shelf; an opened one is better put to work than left sitting.
About This Cartridge
This is a single compatible Canon GPR-18 black toner cartridge (part number 0384B003AA) rated for up to 8,300 pages, made for the imageRUNNER 2016 through 2030 departmental copier family. At roughly 0.35 cents per page it is built for offices that measure toner by the page, not the box. It ships from one of our four US warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California, and it is covered by our 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. The rest of our range for these copiers is on the Canon toner page.
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