Aficio 2051SP

Where the base model is a copier first, the Ricoh Aficio 2051SP arrives as the fully connected configuration: network printing and scanning built in from the start, on the same 51-page-per-minute-class black-and-white multifunction platform. The SP badge means the department shares it over the network with no add-on boards to buy. Toner follows the same one-cartridge logic as its sibling — the Type 6110D black cartridge, part 885400, rated up to 43,000 pages.

A networked machine changes how toner gets used. Instead of one person's printer, the 2051SP is a small department's shared hub: print jobs arrive from every desk, scans route back across the network, and the device sees a steadier, heavier mix of work than a copier that only serves walk-up users. That steady shared load is precisely why the long cartridge life matters — the machine can run for months of normal departmental output between swaps.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio 2051SP

Cartridge	Color	Pack	Page Yield
885400	Black	1	Up to 43,000 pages
885400	Black	2	Up to 43,000 pages each
885400	Black	4	Up to 43,000 pages each

Which cartridge should you buy?

Since the SP is a configuration difference rather than a different engine, it takes exactly the same cartridge as the plain 2051, and the buying question is once again pack count, not cartridge type. The single cartridge works for a first trial or a lightly used satellite office machine. For a true shared hub, the 2-pack is the sensible default: networked devices gather jobs from people who cannot see the toner gauge from their desks, so the low-toner warning tends to surprise whoever is standing there — a shelf spare removes the drama. Facilities teams stocking several platform machines at once usually consolidate on the 4-pack and keep one central cabinet. All three listings deliver the identical 43,000-page cartridge, covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

On a shared machine, good toner habits are a team sport. Whoever sees the low-toner message first should check the supply cabinet and flag a reorder if the shelf is empty, rather than assuming the next person will. The swap itself takes minutes: out with the old cartridge, a few gentle rocks of the new one to distribute the toner, then in until it seats. Keep unopened stock in a dry cabinet near the machine, stored flat and out of sunlight, and remember the rated yield is measured on standard pages at about 5 percent coverage; scan-heavy departments printing dense documents will see real-world numbers drift below that figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2051SP use a different cartridge than the 2051?

No. The SP configuration adds connectivity, not a new engine, so it uses the same Type 6110D black toner, part 885400, with the same 43,000-page rating.

How long does one cartridge last on a shared network machine?

The rating is up to 43,000 standard pages. A busy department will still measure the interval in months rather than weeks, but heavy coverage documents will shorten it somewhat.

Which pack should a workgroup keep on hand?

The 885400 2-pack is the balanced choice for most workgroups: one cartridge working, one waiting. Sites running several machines from this family often move to the 4-pack for central stock.