Aficio 3030

The Ricoh Aficio 3030 leads the 30-series multifunction lineup, aimed squarely at high-traffic departments that cannot afford downtime during the workday. This sturdy black-and-white multifunction copier runs on the Type 2120D cartridge — part number 888169 — good for around 11,000 pages, so supply intervals stay long even under heavy continuous use.

For the departments that run a 3030, the machine is mission-critical infrastructure: contracts, invoices, course packs and board papers all pass through it. When a device carries that much of the day, the cost of an empty cartridge is measured in stalled work, not in toner. The 3030 answers with capacity and a high-yield supply — one cartridge reference, thousands of pages per install, and very little for anyone to manage between changes.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio 3030

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Type 2120D black toner cartridge (888169) — Single	Black	Up to 11,000 pages
Type 2120D black toner cartridge (888169) — 2 Pack	Black	Up to 11,000 pages
Type 2120D black toner cartridge (888169) — 4 Pack	Black	Up to 11,000 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

Buying for a 3030 is mostly a decision about buffer. The single cartridge makes sense as an emergency top-up or for a satellite location with lighter traffic. The 2-pack is the sensible departmental default: a working cartridge plus a reserve, so the swap takes minutes. High-traffic departments usually standardize on the 4-pack — it keeps several months of heavy use on the shelf and turns toner into a background task instead of a recurring errand. Every option is the same Type 2120D cartridge rated around 11,000 pages, backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Swap a cartridge when the machine calls for it rather than in the middle of a long job, and let the chip register before the queue resumes. Remember that the rated yield assumes about 5% page coverage; departments printing dense documents will cycle cartridges sooner, which is expected. A gentle side-to-side rock of a fading cartridge levels the toner inside and often buys enough clean pages to finish the day. Keep the spare stock in a cool, dry place near the machine, but not on top of it where heat builds up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge does the Aficio 3030 take?

The Type 2120D black toner cartridge, part number 888169, rated for around 11,000 pages. It is the single supply this model uses, available here in single, 2-pack and 4-pack listings.

How many pages should I expect from one cartridge?

The rating is up to 11,000 pages at standard coverage. Real departments see that number move with what they print — heavy forms and graphics use more toner per page — but even hard-used 3030s go a long way between changes.

Why do pages fade before the cartridge is completely empty?

Toner settles unevenly as the cartridge empties, so the last portion can print light even though toner remains. Sliding the cartridge out and rocking it gently side to side redistributes what is left and usually brings density back until the replacement goes in.

Can one cartridge stock serve several of our machines?

Yes, if they belong to the same family. The Type 2120D fits many Aficio models and their Gestetner, Lanier and Savin counterparts — the full list is at the bottom of this page — so mixed fleets often stock a single cartridge reference.