Cross-reference: Ricoh 841284 (also listed by Ricoh under part number 842498), the Type MP C5000/C5050/LD5500C black print cartridge (23,000 pages). This cartridge fits the Ricoh Aficio MP C4000 and MP C5000 — the same machine platform also sold as the Savin C4040 and C5050 and the Lanier LD540C and LD550C.

Frequently Asked Questions

We run two machines from this family — can one 2-pack cover both?

Yes, and that is one of the cleanest uses for it. Both cartridges in the box are identical, so one can go into each machine, or both can support whichever printer runs out first. Offices with two MP C4000-series machines on the same floor often keep a single shared pack rather than separate single orders per machine, which keeps purchasing simple and the shelf tidy.

Which models is this pack made for?

The two black cartridges in this pack are made for Ricoh Aficio MP C4000 and MP C5000. If your two machines are both from this family, the one pack serves either of them. It is worth a quick look at each machine's model badge before ordering — Ricoh's nearby series use different cartridges that are easy to confuse at a glance.

Is planned buying really cheaper than ordering a single when one runs out?

On the numbers, yes. A single cartridge is $70.08; in this pack the same cartridge works out to $60.84, so the pair at $121.68 costs $18.48 less than two emergency singles bought one at a time. Beyond the arithmetic, planned buying removes the rushed order placed the day a machine stops — usually the most expensive way to buy anything in an office.

When should we order the next pack?

A workable rule: when the last cartridge from the pack goes into a machine, that is the day to order the next one. With up to 23,000 pages in the installed cartridge, you have a comfortable window for delivery, and the incoming pack restores your buffer instead of becoming an urgent install. Offices that assign one person to supplies usually just add the pack to a monthly order cycle.

Will both cartridges give the same print quality?

They are the same cartridge model from the same range, so output should be consistent from the first to the second — the same depth of black and the same rated yield of up to 23,000 pages each. If one ever prints noticeably worse than its twin in normal use, that is exactly the kind of fault the warranty is there for, and it is assessed on that cartridge alone.

What warranty and returns cover does the pack carry?

The pack is covered by a 1-year warranty with free returns for a full year, and buying two at once does not change your rights on either cartridge — a faulty one is handled individually, not as an all-or-nothing return. See our shipping and returns page for the full terms. Questions are answered Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

About This Ricoh 841284 Black Toner Cartridge 2-Pack

Built with shared offices in mind, this pack contains two black toner cartridges (Ricoh 841284) for the Ricoh Aficio MP C4000 and MP C5000, each rated at up to 23,000 pages. At $121.68 — $60.84 per cartridge — it suits a spare-on-the-shelf setup or two machines drawing from one supply. It ships from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, or California warehouses under a 1-year warranty with 1-year free returns.