Aficio LP226cn
Ricoh sold the LP226cn under its LP badge as the corporate sibling of the SP C420DN: the same color laser engine, with network and duplex as standard equipment for office workgroups. Its toner set is the Type 145 family, and the cartridge listed on this page is the yellow, 888309, rated for up to 15,000 pages and sold individually — so you replace only the color that runs out.
A page devoted to a single color exists because color cartridges do not empty together. Yellow might flag low while cyan and magenta sit half full, and a machine that demanded a full-set swap would waste the difference. The LP226cn takes four separate cartridges, and this listing is the yellow slot's answer: one cartridge, one color, changed in minutes, with the printer back to full-color work right away.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio LP226cn
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Ricoh CL4000DN (888309) Toner Cartridge Yellow | Yellow | Up to 15,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
For the LP226cn there is no pack-size puzzle on this page — the 888309 yellow is a single high-yield cartridge rated at up to 15,000 pages, in the same class as the rest of the Type 145 family. Buy it when the machine calls for yellow rather than stocking deep: at this yield, a spare yellow can sit a long time in a typical office. When you do need the other colors, the black is 888308, cyan is 888311 and magenta is 888310; the complete set is gathered on the Aficio CL4000DN page, and every Type 145 cartridge there fits this printer.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Yellow toner hides its wear well — prints can still look acceptable while the cartridge is nearly empty, so trust the machine's toner gauge over your eyes. When the new 888309 goes in, remove the seal in one pull, slide the cartridge home until it clicks, and let the printer recognize the chip before sending a color job. Yield figures assume 5% coverage of the page; a yellow-heavy logo repeated on every letterhead will use this cartridge faster than the rating implies. Keep the spare in its bag in a drawer, not balanced on top of the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Aficio LP226cn use?
The Type 145 family in four separate cartridges. This page lists the yellow, 888309, rated for up to 15,000 pages.
How many pages does the yellow cartridge print?
Up to 15,000 pages at 5% coverage, the standard basis for toner yield ratings.
Will this cartridge fit the SP C420DN?
Yes. The LP226cn and the SP C420DN share an engine and the same Type 145 supplies, so the 888309 yellow serves both badges.
Does using compatible toner void the printer warranty?
No — using a compatible cartridge does not void your printer's warranty. The cartridge itself is covered by our 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
These printers run on the same Type 145 family: Aficio CL4000DN, Aficio SP C410DN, Aficio SP C411DN, Aficio SP C420DN, Aficio SP C420DN LP226cn, Lanier LP226cn.