Also fits: this cartridge fits the Ricoh MP C501SP. Ricoh's rated yields for this platform are 14,000 pages for black and 12,000 pages for each color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the two-pack cost less per cartridge?

Bundling two cartridges into one shipment spreads the packing and shipping cost, so each cartridge in this pack is $51.95 instead of $61.19 bought singly — a saving of $18.49 across the pair. The cartridges themselves are identical to the single; only the price per unit changes.

How much printing does this pack cover in total?

Each black cartridge is rated at 14,000 pages, so the pair carries 28,000 pages of black output. For a C501SP handling around 2,500 black pages a month, that is roughly eleven months of printing covered by one order — one less reorder cycle to track.

Which machine are these cartridges for?

Both cartridges in this pack are the 842243 black cartridge for Ricoh MP C501SP. They are not a black-and-color mix; this is a two-pack of black only, built for machines that go through black far faster than any single color.

Will the second cartridge go stale sitting on our shelf?

Not if it stays sealed. Keep the spare in its original packaging in a cool, dry place and it will be ready when the first cartridge finishes. Toner does not dry out the way liquid ink does, so a shelf spare is a practical buffer rather than a risk.

Can I split this pack between two machines?

Yes. The two cartridges are individual units, so one can go into each of two C501SP machines, or both can serve one busy machine in sequence. Splitting the pack does not change the per-cartridge price you paid or the coverage on either cartridge.

What protection covers both cartridges?

Each cartridge carries its own one-year warranty, and returns are free for a year on the pack. If one of the two misbehaves, we deal with that cartridge on its own — you do not have to send back the good one. See our shipping and returns page for the full terms.

About This Ricoh 842243 Black Toner 2-Pack

This two-pack of black cartridges for the Ricoh MP C501SP puts 28,000 rated pages on your shelf at $51.95 per cartridge, $18.49 less than buying the same two cartridges one at a time. It fits offices that would rather hold one sealed spare than reorder under pressure when the low-toner warning lands. Both cartridges are covered by a one-year warranty with one-year free returns, and orders ship from IL, PA, GA, and CA.