SKU:

CS-Ricoh-IMC4500-IM-C4500-BK

Printer Brand:

Ricoh

OEM Number:

842279

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 33000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

We print long contracts and reports — does heavy page coverage change the 33,000-page estimate?

Yes, it can. The 33,000-page rating assumes roughly 5% coverage per page, which suits ordinary text documents. Dense contracts are close to that, but pages packed with bold headings, shaded tables, and logos pull more toner, so a real-world yield somewhere below the rating is normal for heavy coverage.

Our machine sits idle over weekends — does toner suffer from sitting unused?

No. Toner is a dry powder, not a liquid ink, so it does not dry out or clog during quiet periods. A cartridge installed on Friday performs the same on Monday, and an idle stretch of weeks will not shorten its useful life.

The listing is titled for the C4500 — is this black cartridge restricted to that one model?

No. The listing carries one model name because that is how most buyers search, but this 842279 black cartridge is made for the Ricoh IM C4500 and IM C6000 platform as a whole. Any machine in that family takes this same cartridge, so the model in the title is a starting point, not a limit.

What reorder point keeps us from stalling in the middle of a big print run?

A practical rule is to reorder when the panel gauge drops to around 20%, rather than waiting for an empty warning. On a busy machine that buffer covers shipping time comfortably, and the replacement is on the shelf before the installed cartridge gives out.

Does a cartridge this large make sense for a small, low-volume office?

It can, because the rating is about total pages, not speed. A small office simply stretches those 33,000 pages across a longer calendar — often well over a year — and the low cost per page still applies. There is no penalty for using a high-capacity cartridge slowly.

If a cartridge prints light or streaky right after we install it, what can we do?

Contact us and we will make it right. This cartridge is covered by a one-year warranty, and returns are free for a full year as well — the full policy is at Shipping & Returns. Support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Black Toner Cartridge for the Ricoh C4500

This compatible black cartridge (842279) delivers up to 33,000 pages at about 0.25¢ per page, giving the Ricoh C4500 a long, economical run between changes. Orders ship from our warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and every cartridge is backed by a one-year warranty with one-year free returns. See the full Ricoh range at Clever Supplies Ricoh toner.