SKU:

CS-Ricoh-IMC4500-BK

Printer Brand:

Ricoh

OEM Number:

842279

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Black: 33000

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Our department copies and prints all day — how long will 33,000 pages actually last us?

It depends on your monthly volume. At 3,000 black pages a month, one cartridge covers roughly eleven months; at 8,000 a month, plan on about four. Copying draws from this same cartridge just like printing does, while scanning sends nothing to the toner supply at all.

What does a single black page cost with this cartridge?

The math is $82.46 divided by the rated 33,000 pages, which lands at roughly a quarter of a cent per page. That rating assumes about 5% page coverage — ordinary office text. Pages packed with dense graphics or heavy black fills will use toner faster and push the real cost up somewhat.

The listing names the IMC4500 — is that the only machine this cartridge fits?

No. The listing carries one model name, but this 842279 black cartridge serves the whole Ricoh IM C4500 and IM C6000 color MFP platform, and every machine in that family takes the same black cartridge. If your device belongs to that platform, this is the correct black supply regardless of which model name appears in the title.

How will we know the cartridge is nearly empty before a big job fails?

The machine's supply gauge is the reliable signal — check it before long runs rather than waiting for faded output. Fading and streaky text are late signs. A practical habit is to reorder when the gauge drops toward a fifth remaining, so a replacement is on the shelf before the installed one gives out.

Does heavy copying wear this cartridge out faster than printing?

Page for page, no — a copied page and a printed page consume comparable toner at similar coverage. What changes the total is simply how many pages pass through the machine in total. Offices that copy multi-page packets all day will move through 33,000 pages far sooner than the calendar suggests.

What protection comes with this cartridge if something goes wrong?

Every cartridge we sell is covered by a one-year warranty, and returns are free within the first year if the cartridge does not perform as it should. Full details live on our shipping and returns page. Orders ship from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, so replacements reach most offices quickly.

About This Ricoh 842279 Black Toner Cartridge

This is our compatible black cartridge for the Ricoh IM C4500/C6000 family, rated at 33,000 pages and priced at $82.46 — about $0.0025 per page for text work. It suits departments that print and copy steadily and reorder on a gauge-based rhythm rather than in a panic. Questions before ordering? Our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and you can browse the full range on our Ricoh toner page.