Aficio 3025
Within the Aficio 30-series, the Ricoh Aficio 3025 is the balance point — more capable than the entry departmental units, without the bulk of the largest models in the range. It is a black-and-white multifunction copier, and its toner is the Type 2120D black cartridge, part number 888169, which keeps it running for approximately 11,000 pages between changes.
The 3025 tends to become the dependable hub of a workgroup whose volume is serious but not extreme: steady copying through the morning, print runs between, scans whenever paperwork changes hands. Because it sits in that middle ground, its supply routine matters — a machine everyone relies on should not be the one that runs dry on a Friday afternoon. A long-life cartridge keeps maintenance interruptions rare and lets the office order on a rhythm instead of in a panic.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio 3025
| 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?
There is one cartridge for the 3025, so the choice is purely about stocking. If your group prints modestly, a single Type 2120D cartridge covers a long stretch on its own. Most workgroups land on the 2-pack: one cartridge working, one in reserve, and no scrambling when the low-toner message appears midweek. Groups that share the 3025 across teams often step up to the 4-pack so reordering becomes a quarterly habit rather than a monthly errand. Whichever size you choose, it is the identical cartridge inside, rated at approximately 11,000 pages, and every compatible cartridge carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
When you install a fresh cartridge, push it in until it seats and give the 3025 a moment to recognize the chip before sending the next job. Page ratings are measured at roughly 5% coverage, so a month of dense reports will use toner faster than a month of memos — plan the spare accordingly. If prints lighten toward the end of a cartridge, removing it and rocking it gently from side to side redistributes the remaining toner and usually restores even output for a while. Store unopened cartridges flat in a cool, dry cabinet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner fits the Aficio 3025?
The Type 2120D black toner cartridge, part number 888169, rated at approximately 11,000 pages. It is the only cartridge this model uses, and it is stocked here as a single, a 2-pack and a 4-pack.
Does the Aficio 3025 take any color cartridges?
No. The 3025 is a black-and-white machine, so there is no cyan, magenta or yellow to buy — just the one black Type 2120D cartridge. That single-supply setup is part of what keeps its running routine simple.
Are multipacks available for the 3025?
Yes. The same cartridge is sold in single, 2-pack and 4-pack listings on this page. The packs differ only in quantity, which makes it easy to match the order to how fast your workgroup goes through toner.
Will this cartridge also fit our other office machines?
Quite possibly — the Type 2120D is shared across a long list of Aficio models and their Gestetner, Lanier and Savin equivalents. Check the family list at the bottom of this page; if your other machine appears there, the same cartridge stock covers both.
More printers that use the same cartridges
One cartridge serves the whole family below — Aficio models alongside their Gestetner, Lanier and Savin versions: 2212, 2712, 725, 730, Aficio 1022, Aficio 1027, Aficio 1032, Aficio 2022, Aficio 2027, Aficio 2032, Aficio 2550, Aficio 3010, 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.