Aficio 2550
The Ricoh Aficio 2550 occupies a sweet spot in the Aficio multifunction range, balancing capable output with an approachable footprint for mid-size workgroups. It is a black-and-white multifunction copier, and it feeds on the Type 2120D black toner cartridge — part number 888169 — at about 11,000 pages per install, which keeps running costs steady.
Offices that standardize on the 2550 usually want one machine to handle it all without taking over the room: copying in the morning rush, printing through the day, scanning whenever paperwork moves. Its straightforward operation suits teams without a dedicated IT person, and the supply side matches that simplicity — one black cartridge, changed rarely, with no colors to track and no stable of different parts to keep straight.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio 2550
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Type 2120D (888169) black toner, single | Black | Approximately 11,000 pages |
| Compatible Type 2120D (888169) black toner, 2 pack | Black | Approximately 11,000 pages |
| Compatible Type 2120D (888169) black toner, 4 pack | Black | Approximately 11,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
For a mid-size workgroup, the practical question is how many cartridges to keep in the cabinet. A single cartridge is a fine starting point and still delivers roughly 11,000 pages. The 2-pack is what most 2550 offices settle into: one in the machine, one in reserve, so the person who finds the low-toner warning is never the person who has to order in a hurry. If the 2550 is your office’s only MFP and everyone leans on it, the 4-pack builds a deeper buffer and spaces orders further apart. The cartridge itself never changes between packs, and each one is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Because the 2550 is often the only machine in the office, the spare matters as much as the installed cartridge — keep one sealed on the shelf. When output starts to look light, take the cartridge out and rock it gently side to side; the toner redistributes and print quality usually recovers while you arrange the swap. Ratings assume roughly 5% page coverage, so a week of dense contracts will move the needle faster than a week of emails. After installing a new cartridge, let the machine recognize the chip before sending the next job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Aficio 2550 take?
Ricoh’s Type 2120D black toner cartridge, part number 888169, good for about 11,000 pages. You will find it here as a single, a 2-pack and a 4-pack — all the same cartridge.
Is the Aficio 2550 a color machine?
No, it is black-and-white only. That keeps supplies simple: there is exactly one cartridge to buy, the black Type 2120D, and no color set to manage.
How do I get the most pages from a cartridge?
Print yield is set mostly by what you print — ratings assume about 5% coverage, so lighter everyday documents stretch a cartridge furthest. When pages eventually fade, rocking the cartridge gently side to side redistributes the toner and recovers extra pages before it truly runs out.
Are the 2-pack and 4-pack the same cartridge as the single?
Yes. Each box holds individual Type 2120D cartridges — two in the 2-pack, four in the 4-pack — identical to the single. Packs exist purely so offices can stock ahead instead of reordering one at a time.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The 2550’s cartridge is shared with this family of Aficio machines and their Gestetner, Lanier and Savin equivalents: 2212, 2712, 725, 730, Aficio 1022, Aficio 1027, Aficio 1032, Aficio 2022, Aficio 2027, Aficio 2032, Aficio 3010, Aficio 3025, Aficio 3030, Aficio 3350, Aficio 3351, Aficio 3352, Aficio MP-2510, DSM 627, Lanier 230, Lanier 330, Lanier 5622, Lanier 5627, Lanier 5632, Lanier LD-225, Lanier LD-325, Savin 2522, Savin 2527, Savin 8025, Savin 8030.