Aficio MP-161F
Some offices still receive orders, referrals and signed pages by fax, and the Aficio MP-161F exists for them: the MP 161's copy-and-print platform with a fax module built in. Incoming pages, copies and prints all come from the same black cartridge, the 841718, good for roughly 7,000 pages, so the fax line never needs a supply of its own.
The 161F fits a front office or admin desk where one machine answers for everything — it receives the fax traffic, handles walk-up copies and prints for nearby staff. A central machine like this is easy to forget until it stops, and a fax that cannot print is worse than no fax at all. Keeping its single cartridge in stock is a small discipline that protects a surprisingly important channel.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP-161F
| Cartridge | Color | Pack | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 841718 | Black | Single | Up to 7,000 pages |
| 841718 | Black | 2 Pack | Up to 7,000 pages |
| 841718 | Black | 4 Pack | Up to 7,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
A fax-fed machine consumes toner in a steady drip rather than in bursts: pages arrive whether or not anyone is watching. For that pattern the 2-pack is the natural default — one cartridge working, one waiting — and it brings the per-cartridge cost down versus singles. A single 841718 suits a 161F on light duty, perhaps a branch office that faxes a few times a week. Where several family machines share a supply shelf, the 4-pack spreads best: any box can serve any machine, so the reserve never sits tied to one model. There is no wrong choice of cartridge here, only of quantity.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Installation is deliberately plain: open the front cover, slide the spent cartridge out, and push the new one in until it seats — the chip is read automatically and the toner gauge comes back to life. If a half-used cartridge prints lightly, a gentle side-to-side rock redistributes the toner inside and usually restores even coverage for a while longer. Store the reserve cartridge in its sealed bag, flat and away from heat; toner is untroubled by sitting, and a fax machine's spare may sit for months between swaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the fax side of the MP-161F need its own cartridge?
No. Fax reception, copying and printing all draw on the same 841718 black cartridge — one supply covers every function the machine has.
Which toner should I order for the MP-161F?
Order the 841718 black cartridge, rated for up to 7,000 pages. It is the same cartridge the base Aficio MP-161 uses, so existing stock for that model carries straight over.
What pack sizes are available?
Singles, 2-packs and 4-packs of the 841718 are all listed on this page. Busy fax lines are usually happiest on 2-packs, so a swap never has to wait for a delivery.
Are these cartridges compatible or original Ricoh?
They are compatible replacements built for the MP-161F, chipped so the machine recognizes them and reports levels. A 1-year warranty and 1-year returns stand behind every cartridge.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Because the whole family drinks from the same cartridge, one shelf stock covers every machine on this list: 415DSM, 415F, 415PF, DSM 415, DSM415, DSM516, Lanier 015F, Lanier 015SPF, Lanier 016SPF, Lanier 117, Lanier 117SPF, Lanier LD 015, Lanier LD015, Lanier LD117, Lanier LD220, Savin 3515, Savin 3515F, Savin 3515MF, Savin 816, Savin 917, Savin 917F, Savin 917SPF, Savin 920, Aficio 1515, Aficio 1515F, Aficio 1515MF, Aficio 717, Aficio 717F, Aficio MF-201SPF, Aficio MP 161L, Aficio MP-161, Aficio MP-161SPF, Aficio MP-171, Aficio MP-171F, Aficio MP-171SPF, Aficio MP-20, Aficio MP-201F.