Also fits: This cartridge also fits the Ricoh IM C3000 and IM C3500 — the same machines also sold under the Savin and Lanier brands with the same model names. Ricoh's rated yields for this platform are 31,000 pages for black and 19,000 pages for each color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a two-pack make more sense on the C3500 than on a slower machine?

Because the faster machine shortens the gap between cartridge changes. With 62,000 pages of black across the pair, a busy C3500 workgroup has its next change already on site instead of waiting on a delivery. On a slow, lightly used machine a two-pack can sit for a very long time — on this one, it usually cannot.

What does the pair actually save?

Two single cartridges bought separately cost $172.74; this pack is $154.24, so you keep $18.50 and pay $77.12 per cartridge instead of $86.37. That pulls the cost down to roughly 0.25 cents per rated page. The savings come purely from buying the second cartridge in the same box.

Should both cartridges go into service at the same time?

No — the machine holds one black cartridge, so the second stays sealed in the box until the first runs out. Keep it stored flat in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Toner powder does not dry out or expire on the shelf the way liquid ink can, so a sealed spare waits patiently until its turn.

The listing says C3500 — will these cartridges serve the other machines in the family?

Yes. The listing carries one model name, but the 842251 black cartridge belongs to the whole Ricoh IM C3000 and IM C3500 color MFP platform, and every machine in that family takes the same black cartridge. A two-pack can therefore be split across two machines on the same platform if you run more than one.

Is there any office where the two-pack is the wrong buy?

Honestly, yes. If your C3500 prints only a few hundred pages a month, a single cartridge already lasts a long while and the second one may sit unopened for a year or more. The pack rewards steady volume — the busier the machine, the more the $18.50 saving and the ready spare are worth.

How are warranty and returns handled on a pack of two?

Each cartridge in the pack carries the same one-year warranty as a single, and returns stay free for one year — the steps are laid out on our shipping and returns page. If one cartridge of the pair ever gives trouble, our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Black Toner 2-Pack for the Ricoh C3500

This pack holds two black cartridges (842251) for the Ricoh C3500 listings in our Ricoh toner range — 62,000 rated pages in total for $154.24, or $77.12 per cartridge, saving $18.50 against buying singles. It suits workgroups whose fast machine turns black over regularly and cannot afford a gap between an empty cartridge and its replacement. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA, and both cartridges are covered by a one-year warranty with one-year free returns.