Cross-reference: Genuine cartridge numbers (Type SP C811DNHA, high yield): Black 820000, Cyan 820024, Magenta 820016, Yellow 820008. Yields: Black 20,000 pages, Cyan/Magenta/Yellow 15,000 pages each. Fits Ricoh Aficio SP C811DN; also sold for Lanier LP440c.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can yellow be low if there is no pale stripe on the page?

Yellow rarely announces itself with an empty band. Its absence shows up as color balance trouble instead: greens look dull, warm highlights disappear, and blues can seem too dominant. On a printer that produces color documents all day, that shift is the signal. This yellow cartridge is rated for 15,000 pages and costs $85.97, about 0.57¢ per page at the rated yield.

Does a weak yellow affect black-and-white printing?

Plain black text work can continue while yellow is weak, because black is a separate supply. The problem appears when the job needs accurate color. That is why the decision point is not whether the printer still prints, but whether the color pages coming off it still look professional enough to send.

Which printer is this yellow cartridge intended for?

It is intended for Ricoh SP C811DN. Check the exact model on the machine before ordering; color cartridges for different Ricoh platforms are not interchangeable just because the color matches.

Can this cartridge be installed without changing cyan or magenta?

Yes. This listing is one yellow cartridge. If cyan and magenta are still producing clean color, they can remain in place. Replacing only the faded component is the normal way to maintain a multi-cartridge color printer and keeps unnecessary supply changes out of a busy print schedule.

What is the sensible spare policy for this color?

For a printer with steady color volume, a sealed yellow spare is reasonable because balance problems tend to be noticed at the worst moment: when a finished set is being reviewed. Store the spare flat, sealed and away from heat, and mark the box so the older cartridge is used first. Light color users can usually wait for the low warning instead.

What if the cartridge arrives and there is a problem?

Clever Supplies backs this cartridge with a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns; the process is described in the shipping and returns policy. Warehouses in IL, PA, GA and CA handle fulfillment, and support is reachable Monday through Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST.

About This Ricoh SP C811DN Yellow Toner Cartridge

This yellow cartridge restores the warm foundation of color output on the Ricoh SP C811DN. With 15,000 rated pages at $85.97, it is sized for printers that run enough color for balance drift to matter, not just for the occasional color page. It is a single-color replacement that leaves the rest of the set untouched, offered within Clever Supplies' range of Ricoh toner cartridges for high-use color machines.

The 820008 is stocked for Aficio SP C811DN-T3, Aficio SP C811DN, Aficio SP C811DN-DL, Aficio SP C811DN-T1 and Aficio SP C811DN-T2, and no other cartridge number applies to the platform. Partner cartridges for the platform: the C811DN four-color set.