Aficio MP 161L

The L configuration of the Aficio MP 161L trims the feature set back to essentials: dependable black-and-white copying and printing at 16 pages per minute, without paying for hardware your team will not touch. It feeds on the same cartridge as the rest of the 161 line, the Type 1170D — Ricoh part 888260 — a high-capacity black cartridge rated for approximately 7,000 pages. One cartridge number covers the whole platform, which keeps ordering for this machine admirably dull.

That shared supply platform is the quiet strength of the MP 161L. Offices running several members of the 161 or 1515 families can stock a single cartridge and restock whichever machine runs dry, instead of juggling model-specific boxes. For a small workgroup that copies and prints all day, the L model's stripped-down brief is a virtue: fewer features to configure, fewer things to go wrong, and a cartridge that goes roughly 7,000 pages between interventions.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP 161L

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?

Every listing here is the identical Type 1170D cartridge; only the quantity changes. The single cartridge fits a lone 161L with modest monthly volume. The 2-pack suits most workgroups — one cartridge working, one waiting, no downtime while a reorder ships. If your site runs multiple machines from this family, the 4-pack is the practical buy: it lowers the per-cartridge cost and keeps a shared shelf stocked for whichever copier calls first. All three are Clever Supplies compatible cartridges backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Fitting a fresh Type 1170D takes moments: open the front panel, draw out the old cartridge, and before installing its replacement, rock the new unit gently end to end so the toner distributes evenly through the hopper. Strip the protective seal, slide the cartridge in until it locks, and close up. The roughly 7,000-page rating is measured at about 5% page coverage, so a steady diet of dense forms will land somewhat below that figure while plain letters may exceed it. When output begins to lighten near the end of a cartridge's life, removing and rocking it once more usually recovers enough toner to finish the day. Keep boxed spares away from sunlight and heat so they are ready when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Aficio MP 161L take?

The Type 1170D black cartridge, Ricoh part number 888260, rated for approximately 7,000 pages. It is the same cartridge used across the 161 line and the wider family listed below.

Is the MP 161L toner the same as the MP 161 and MP 161SPF toner?

Yes. The Aficio MP-161, MP-161F and MP-161SPF all share the Type 1170D platform with the 161L — the L model trims machine features, not supplies.

How fast does the MP 161L print, and does that change the cartridge?

It copies and prints at 16 pages per minute. Speed does not change the supply: every 161L uses the same 888260 cartridge regardless of how the machine is configured.

We run several machines from this family. Which pack makes sense?

A 4-pack. With one shared cartridge across the platform, a small pool of spares covers every machine, and the 4-pack keeps the per-cartridge cost down.