Ricoh CL4000DN is a versatile printer model that includes the Aficio CL4000DN, Aficio SP C410DN, Aficio SP C411DN, and Aficio SP C420DN, as well as the LP226cn, catering to various printing needs in office environments. These printers are known for their reliability and high-quality printing capabilities, making them ideal choices for businesses seeking professional-grade output.
The Ricoh CL4000DN printers are compatible with a range of toner cartridges, including the 888308 Black, 888311 Cyan, 888310 Magenta, and 888309 Yellow. These cartridges are specifically designed to work seamlessly with the CL4000DN printers, ensuring optimal print quality and performance.
Featuring advanced printing technology, the Ricoh CL4000DN printers deliver crisp, clear prints with vibrant colors and sharp text. Whether it's documents, presentations, or marketing materials, these printers produce professional-looking output every time.
With the Ricoh CL4000DN toner cartridges, users can expect consistent results and minimal downtime. The cartridges are easy to install and replace, allowing for smooth printing operations without interruptions.
Businesses that rely on the Ricoh CL4000DN series printers can trust in the quality and reliability of the toner cartridges. Whether printing high-volume jobs or everyday documents, these cartridges deliver exceptional results, meeting the demands of modern office environments.
Cross-reference: this cartridge belongs to the Ricoh Type 145 family — high-yield cartridges in this family are rated at 15,000 pages (standard yield 5,000 pages). It fits the Ricoh Aficio CL4000DN, SP C410DN, SP C411DN and SP C420DN — the CL4000DN was also sold as the Savin CLP26DN, Lanier LP126cn and Gestetner P7425dn; the SP C410DN as the Savin CLP27DN, Lanier LP226CN and Gestetner C7526DN; the SP C411DN as the Savin CLP31DN, Lanier LP231CN and Gestetner C7531DN; and the SP C420DN as the Savin CLP131DN and Lanier LP331CN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does one empty color cartridge hold up every job in the queue?
A color laser mixes all four toners to build an accurate page, so when yellow reads empty the CL4000DN stops rather than hand you documents with broken color. That is frustrating at 4 PM on a deadline, but it protects you from wasting paper and the other three toners on output you would throw away. A two-minute cartridge swap is the entire fix.
How long can a spare yellow cartridge sit sealed on the shelf?
Toner is a dry powder, not a liquid ink, so a sealed cartridge keeps well in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat. Keeping one unopened spare is exactly what we recommend for the color that tends to run out first. Just store it flat, leave the packaging sealed until install day, and rotate stock so the oldest cartridge goes in first.
Does this cartridge fit my printer?
Aficio CL4000DN, Aficio SP C410DN, Aficio SP C411DN, Aficio SP C420DN and Aficio LP226cn The cartridge in this listing is the 888309 yellow unit built for the Ricoh Aficio CL4000DN platform — the listing headline singles out one model, but the cartridge serves the platform as a whole. It is the yellow partner to the 888308 black, 888311 cyan, and 888310 magenta cartridges in that machine.
How should I time reorders for the fastest-draining color?
Yellow is consumed inside greens, warm backgrounds, and skin tones, so on photo-style work it empties ahead of cyan and magenta. A practical rhythm is to order when the printer's low-toner notice appears rather than when it stops, and to let the spare on your shelf absorb the gap. Offices with steady color volume often keep the reorder tied to the black cartridge cycle, since black and yellow tend to come due in the same season.
Is the price competitive for a 15,000-page yellow?
At $108.71 and a 15,000-page rating, you are paying about 0.72 cents per page at the standard 5% coverage the rating assumes. That is the honest headline number; offices printing mostly text with occasional color will see a much lower effective cost because yellow is only spent where color appears. Either way there are no surprises — the rating and the price are both on the table.
What warranty and returns coverage do I get?
This cartridge carries a one-year warranty, and as one of our compatible cartridges it also qualifies for free returns within one year — the full policy lives on our shipping and returns page. We fulfil from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA. Support hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.
About This Ricoh 888309 Yellow Cartridge
This compatible yellow cartridge (Ricoh part 888309) is rated at 15,000 pages for the Aficio CL4000DN platform, and this listing exists for owners who keep a dedicated spare of the color that stops the machine most often. Yellow is quietly spent in greens, backgrounds, and skin tones, so it is usually the first color to run dry — having one sealed in the cupboard turns a dead stop into a two-minute swap. More of the platform's supplies are listed on our Ricoh toner page.
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