Aficio 717

Ricoh positioned the Aficio 717 as a compact digital copier-printer for departments that need reliable black-and-white output without surrendering floor space to a large machine. It shares the Type 1170D toner platform with the wider 15 ppm family: the cartridge on this page, Ricoh part 888260, yields around 7,000 pages. The same cartridge is also cataloged under the numbers 841718 and 885531, which is worth knowing if your purchasing records predate the current numbering.

A departmental machine earns its keep by being forgettable, and the 717's shared cartridge helps it stay that way. Because the Type 1170D spans so many Ricoh-built models — including the Lanier and Savin equivalents your other departments may run — replacements are easy to source and a single spare on the shelf rarely goes to waste. Nobody has to hunt down an obscure part number when the copier runs dry on a deadline afternoon.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio 717

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Type 1170D (888260) — single cartridge	Black	Up to 7,000 pages
Type 1170D (888260) — 2-pack	Black	Up to 7,000 pages
Type 1170D (888260) — 4-pack	Black	Up to 7,000 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

The three listings differ only in quantity. A single cartridge covers a lightly used 717 or an emergency top-up. The 2-pack is the steady-state choice for most departments: install one now and hold the second as insurance against the next deadline crunch. Where several machines on this platform share a supply cabinet, the 4-pack keeps the cabinet stocked with fewer orders and a lower cost per cartridge. Whichever quantity you choose, it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge protected by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

When the 717 signals for toner, open the front cover and slide the spent Type 1170D out. Give the new cartridge a few gentle side-to-side rocks before fitting it — toner settles during shipping, and redistributing it first avoids faint or uneven opening pages. Remove the seal, seat the cartridge fully, and close the cover; the machine recalibrates and is ready. The around-7,000-page yield assumes roughly 5% coverage, so report-heavy departments should expect a somewhat shorter run. A cartridge that fades early can often be revived briefly by removing and rocking it, buying time until the replacement arrives. Store unopened spares flat in a cool, dry cupboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge fits the Aficio 717?

The Type 1170D black cartridge. Order it as Ricoh part 888260; the same cartridge also appears in catalogs as 841718 or 885531, so existing stock under those numbers is the same supply.

Does the Aficio 717 use the same toner as the 717F?

Yes. The fax-equipped Aficio 717F runs on the identical Type 1170D platform, so one spare cartridge can serve both machines.

How many pages should I expect from one cartridge?

Around 7,000 pages at the standard 5% coverage estimate. Dense departmental output — forms, reports, handouts — will finish a cartridge sooner than light correspondence.

Why does this cartridge fit so many different models?

Ricoh built a whole family of 15 ppm-class machines, plus Gestetner, Lanier and Savin rebrands, around this one cartridge. The full shared list is in the family section below.