Aficio BP20N

Add an N and the printer gains a network port: the Ricoh Aficio BP20N is the same straightforward monochrome laser as its USB-only sibling, made shareable. It runs on the same single supply, the 402455 black toner cartridge rated for up to 5,000 pages, with the drum built into the cartridge rather than sold separately. Singles and 2-pack, 3-pack, 5-pack and 10-pack options are all stocked on this page.

That one letter changes how the machine is used without changing how it is fed. Instead of one person tethered by a cable, a small team sends jobs to a single printer sitting wherever the network reaches. For a workgroup of three or four, that is usually all the printer they need — and because the supply is identical to the plain BP20's, offices running both versions keep one uncomplicated shelf of spares.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio BP20N

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?

Sharing multiplies pages, so size your order for the team rather than the person. A single 402455 will carry a quiet corner office, but a networked printer serving several people can work through 5,000 pages quickly; the 3-pack and 5-pack keep the shared machine fed without repeat orders, and the 10-pack suits an office that standardizes on this model. The 2-pack is the sensible middle ground for a small team trying compatible toner for the first time. Each cartridge is an all-in-one unit, drum included, so a swap also renews print quality across everyone's jobs. Every option is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

On a shared printer, the kindest habit is keeping one spare cartridge beside the machine, so whoever sees the faded output can fix it on the spot instead of filing the problem away. Yields are rated at roughly 5% page coverage; a team printing dense reports will land below the 5,000-page figure, while letters and forms can meet it. When you change the cartridge, pull the old one straight out, keep fingers off the drum surface, and recycle it once the new unit is printing cleanly. Store unopened spares flat in a dry cabinet away from heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the N in BP20N actually add?

A network connection. The BP20N plugs into the office network so several people can share it, while the print engine and the cartridge stay the same as the base model.

Does the BP20N use the same toner as the BP20?

Yes, exactly the same supply: the 402455 black cartridge, up to 5,000 pages. The Aficio BP20 and this model can share one stock of spares.

Is there a drum to replace separately on the BP20N?

No separate drum exists for this machine. The imaging drum is built into the 402455 cartridge, so each toner change also installs a fresh drum.

Which pack size suits a shared office printer?

Most small teams land on the 3-pack or 5-pack: enough cartridges to cover several months of shared printing, with a spare always ready. The 10-pack is there for offices running more than one of these machines.