Cross-reference: Ricoh 406683, the AIO Print Cartridge SP 5200HA (black, 25,000 pages). This cartridge also fits the same platform sold as the Savin SP 5200DN / SP 5210DN and Lanier SP 5200DN / SP 5210DN.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will 25,000 pages actually last on our SP 5200DN?

It depends on your monthly volume. At 2,000 pages a month — a busy small workgroup — this cartridge runs about a year. At 5,000 pages a month it lasts roughly five months, and a department printing 10,000 pages a month will go through it in about ten weeks. At $109.58 for 25,000 pages, your cost works out to roughly 0.44 cents per page, which is the main reason offices standardize on this high-yield cartridge instead of standard-yield alternatives.

Is the 25,000-page rating realistic, or a best-case number?

The rating follows the standard industry test: pages at about 5% toner coverage, which is a typical text document. Dense pages — full-page forms, heavy graphics, solid black areas — use more toner and will finish the cartridge sooner. Light memo and email printing stretches it further. For ordinary office documents, most users land close to the rated yield.

Will this cartridge work in my printer?

This cartridge is made for Ricoh Aficio SP 5200DN. If your machine is that model, it installs in the same slot as the original cartridge and the printer recognizes it normally — no settings to change and no workarounds needed.

My SP 5200DN sits in a shared hallway — how fast will a replacement reach us?

Orders ship from whichever of our four warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California — is closest to you, so most offices receive their cartridge in a few business days rather than waiting on a single distant location. If you are unsure about timing for a specific order, our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

What if the cartridge prints streaks or fails partway through its life?

Every cartridge is covered by a 1-year warranty. If pages come out streaked, faded or the cartridge stops performing before its yield is used up, contact us and we will make it right — a defective cartridge is replaced rather than leaving you to absorb the loss on a 25,000-page supply.

Can I return it if we ordered the wrong cartridge?

Yes. Unused cartridges can be returned free within 1 year of purchase, so ordering for a printer you later retire or replace is not a sunk cost. Full details are on our shipping and returns page.

About This Cartridge

This compatible black toner cartridge for the Ricoh Aficio SP 5200DN is built for offices that print in real volume: 25,000 pages at roughly 0.44 cents per page means fewer cartridge changes, fewer interruptions and a predictable cost line for a shared workgroup printer. It is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns, and ships from warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA.

Aficio SP 5200DN, Aficio SP 5200S and Aficio SP 5210SF differ in speed and duty cycle; they all run the 406683. Rounding out the platform's listings are the 406683 black 2 pack and the 406683 black 5 pack.