Cross-reference: Genuine cartridge numbers (SP C840A): Black 821255, Cyan 821258, Magenta 821257, Yellow 821256. Yields: Black 43,000 pages, Cyan/Magenta/Yellow 34,000 pages each. Fits Ricoh SP C840DN and SP C842DN; also sold under the same model names for Savin and Lanier.

Frequently Asked Questions

The machine only holds one black cartridge — why buy two at once?

Because the second one is your insurance against downtime. The SP C840 usually sits in a shared work area where a stalled printer backs up everyone's work. With a sealed spare on the shelf, a cartridge change takes two minutes whenever the first one runs dry — evenings, month-end, whenever — instead of waiting on a delivery. Together the pair covers up to 86,000 pages of black printing, so a two-pack can carry a department through a long stretch without a single reorder.

How much do I save with the two-pack versus buying singles?

Two single cartridges would cost $173.66. This two-pack is $155.17, so you save $18.49, and the per-cartridge price drops to $77.59. That also brings the cost per page down below the single-cartridge rate, since each cartridge in the pack is still rated at the full 43,000 pages.

Is this the right cartridge for my machine?

This two-pack of black cartridges fits Ricoh SP C840. If your printer belongs to the SP C840 series, these are the black cartridges for it. Ricoh uses several cartridge designs that look alike at a glance, so confirm the model name on your machine before ordering rather than matching by appearance.

Will the second cartridge go stale sitting in storage?

Not under normal office storage. Keep the spare sealed in its packaging, stored flat in a cool, dry cabinet away from sunlight and heat sources, and it will be ready when you need it months later. Toner does not dry out the way liquid ink does. When the first cartridge runs low, swap in the spare and reorder at your convenience — a simple first-in, first-out rotation keeps stock fresh.

Can I split the two-pack between two printers?

Yes. The two cartridges are individually sealed, so nothing forces them into the same machine. Offices with two SP C840 units often put one cartridge in each, or keep one installed and one as the shared spare. Either way, both cartridges carry the same coverage.

What coverage comes with the two-pack?

Both cartridges are backed by a 1-year warranty, and you get free returns for a year as well. If one cartridge in the pack turns out to be defective, you do not have to return the good one to get help — see the details on our shipping and returns page. Support is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST, and orders ship from our warehouses in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and California.

About This Ricoh SP C840 Black Toner Cartridge 2-Pack

This two-pack bundles two black toner cartridges for the Ricoh SP C840 platform, each rated at up to 43,000 pages — 86,000 pages of black printing in total, while the machine's color cartridges are rated at 34,000 pages each. At $155.17, or $77.59 per cartridge, the pack saves $18.49 against buying two singles and keeps a spare on hand for uninterrupted department printing. A 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns cover both cartridges.