Cross-reference: Genuine cartridge number: 842126 (Print Cartridge Type MP 6054), Black. Yield: 37,000 pages. Fits Ricoh MP 4054, MP 4055, MP 5054, MP 5055, MP 6054 and MP 6055; also sold under the same model names for Savin and Lanier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many months will 37,000 pages actually last our office?

That depends on your monthly volume, and the MP 4055 is usually a busy machine. At 2,000 pages a month, this one cartridge covers roughly a year and a half of printing. At 5,000 pages a month it lasts about seven months, and a department pushing 10,000 pages a month will finish it in under four months. The 37,000-page rating assumes the standard 5% page coverage, so dense reports and heavy forms will land lower — but even at heavier coverage, a single cartridge at $64.87 works out to only about 0.18 cents per rated page.

Why is the per-page cost so low on this cartridge compared with smaller Ricoh models?

Page yield spreads the manufacturing cost of one cartridge over far more printed pages. A small desktop cartridge might be rated at 3,000 pages and cost nearly as much to make, while this cartridge holds enough toner for 37,000 pages. You are paying $64.87 once instead of buying a dozen small cartridges over the same stretch — fewer purchases, fewer swaps, and a per-page cost of roughly 0.18 cents. High-volume cartridges like this one are simply the cheapest way to run an MP-series machine.

Which printers does this cartridge work with?

This cartridge is built for Ricoh MP 4055. It is a black toner cartridge for the MP 4055-series monochrome multifunction line. If your machine's model badge or supply screen shows a different MP model, check your current cartridge's label before ordering — cartridges from neighboring MP models look similar but are not interchangeable.

What happens if the cartridge is defective when it arrives?

Every cartridge we sell is covered by a one-year warranty and one-year free returns, so a defective unit costs you nothing but the report. Contact us, describe what the pages look like, and we will replace the cartridge or refund you under the terms on our shipping and returns page. Keep the cartridge in the machine until you talk to us — print samples help us confirm the fault quickly.

How fast will my order ship, and from where?

We stock this cartridge in four warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California — and route your order from the closest one that has it on the shelf. That keeps transit times short for most of the country. If you need help choosing or checking stock, our support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Should I shake the cartridge when pages start looking light?

A gentle rock side to side can redistribute the remaining toner and buy you a little more life — that trick has been valid for decades. Treat it as a warning light, though: once output fades, the cartridge is near the end of its 37,000-page run. Order the replacement when you do the shake, not after pages come out unreadable, especially if this machine handles invoices or shipping labels your business cannot pause.

About This Ricoh MP 4055 Compatible Toner Cartridge

This is a Clever Supplies compatible black toner cartridge for the Ricoh MP 4055, rated for up to 37,000 pages at a price of $64.87 — about 0.18 cents per page. It is the sensible single-unit buy for an office that prints steadily but orders one cartridge at a time, and it is backed by a one-year warranty with one-year free returns.

For a different stocking rhythm, the 842126 two-pack and the 842126 four-pack carry the same cartridge. It is the same supply across the range: Aficio MP 6054SP, Aficio MP 4054SP and Aficio MP 5054SP.