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

How long should one of these cartridges actually last us?

Work it from your monthly volume. The cartridge is rated at up to 12,000 pages, so an office printing about 1,000 color pages a month is looking at roughly a year from one magenta; at 2,500 color pages a month, plan on about five months. Two honest caveats: that rating assumes standard page coverage, and photo-heavy or full-bleed work burns through color noticeably faster. Most offices find magenta lands somewhere in that range rather than at either extreme.

What does the per-page math look like over that life?

The cartridge is $76.92 against a 12,000-page rating, which comes to about 0.64 cents per page for the magenta component of your color prints. That is the number worth comparing when you shop: not the sticker price alone, but what each printed page costs you across the cartridge's whole working life. Spread over a year of moderate use, it is a small, predictable line item rather than a surprise expense.

Can I keep a spare on the shelf, or will it go stale?

Keeping one spare is exactly what we recommend for a shared office machine — the day magenta runs dry mid-job, a shelf spare turns a two-day wait into a two-minute swap. Sealed in its bag, toner does not dry out the way ink does, and a cartridge stored properly stays ready well beyond the point most offices use it. At moderate volumes your spare will be in the printer long before age is a concern.

How should the spare be stored so it prints cleanly when installed?

Three simple rules: keep it in its sealed bag until the day you install it, store it flat or upright in a cool, dry spot, and keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heaters or exterior walls that swing hot and cold. An office supply closet is perfect; a garage or a sunny windowsill is not. When you do install it, a few gentle side-to-side rocks to level the toner inside is all the preparation it needs.

Will this cartridge fit my printer?

It is built for Ricoh MP C501SP and is a single magenta cartridge with a rating of up to 12,000 pages. Ricoh sells several color machines with similar names, so a quick check of the supply information on your printer's screen — or the part number on the cartridge you are pulling out — is worth the ten seconds before you check out.

How are returns and warranty handled if something goes wrong?

Plainly: you get a 1-year warranty and a full year of free returns on this cartridge. If it leaks, arrives damaged, or the color output is off from the first page, contact us and we will make it right. Details live on the shipping and returns page. Because the return window runs a full year, buying ahead for the shelf does not eat into your protection — the coverage is there when you finally install it.

About This Cartridge

A compatible magenta toner cartridge for the Ricoh MP C501SP, rated at up to 12,000 pages and priced at $76.92 — about 0.64 cents per page across its life. It suits offices that plan ahead: buy it when the current magenta starts fading, or keep it sealed on the shelf as a same-day spare. We ship from warehouses in IL, PA, GA, and CA, and support is on hand Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST if you want a hand confirming it is the right cartridge before it goes in the machine.