Aficio BP20

The Ricoh Aficio BP20 keeps things simple: a no-frills black-and-white laser printer for the desk that just needs to print. It takes a single cartridge, the 402455 black toner rated for up to 5,000 pages, and that cartridge is an all-in-one unit — there is no separate drum to track, order or replace when print quality fades. This page stocks the compatible version on its own and in 2-packs, 3-packs, 5-packs and 10-packs.

This is the printer for one person, one desk and a steady trickle of letters, forms and shipping labels. It asks for nothing: unbox it, plug it in, and print. Owners keep these machines for years precisely because there is so little to manage, and the single-supply design means the entire consumables budget for a BP20 is one cartridge number you never have to look up twice.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio BP20

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
402455	Black	Up to 5,000 pages
402455 — 2-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge
402455 — 3-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge
402455 — 5-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge
402455 — 10-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

There is only one cartridge decision here, and it is about quantity rather than type. A single 402455 suits a light-duty desk where 5,000 pages might last the better part of a year. If the BP20 prints daily, the 2-pack and 3-pack bring the cost per page down and guarantee a spare is within reach when prints start to fade. The 5-pack and 10-pack options make sense for offices that run several of these printers, or for anyone who would rather stock up once and forget about toner for a long stretch. Because the drum is built into the cartridge, every swap also refreshes the imaging surface, so print quality resets with each new unit. All options are compatible cartridges backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

When output starts to look pale, take the cartridge out and rock it gently from side to side a few times; that redistributes the toner inside and usually restores even coverage for a while longer. It is a holding measure, not a cure — have the replacement ready. The 5,000-page rating is measured at about 5% coverage, so dense pages with heavy graphics will finish a cartridge sooner. Fit the new unit straight from its packaging, keep the old one sealed in the empty box until it is recycled, and store spares somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridge does the Aficio BP20 take?

Just one: the 402455 black cartridge, rated for up to 5,000 pages. It is sold here as a single and in 2-packs, 3-packs, 5-packs and 10-packs.

Does the BP20 need a separate drum unit?

No. The drum is part of the cartridge itself, so changing the toner also changes the drum. There is no second supply to buy or schedule around.

How long will one cartridge last on a personal desk?

At up to 5,000 pages per cartridge, a light-duty user printing a few dozen pages a week can go well over a year on one unit. Heavier daily use simply moves you up the pack sizes.