Aficio MP-201F

The Aficio MP-201F pairs the family's 20-page-per-minute engine with integrated fax, for departments that need throughput and document transmission in one box. Every page it produces — print, copy or fax — comes out of one black cartridge, the 841718, good for roughly 7,000 pages.

Departments adopt the 201F when paperwork still moves by phone line but the print volume has outgrown a desktop machine. It answers both demands without multiplying devices: the fax number stays, the queue moves faster, and the supply cupboard stays as simple as it was — because the 201F drinks the same cartridge as the slower 161s down the hall.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP-201F

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?

Dual duty argues for a deeper reserve. Fax pages arrive unpredictably, print jobs arrive in bursts, and both depend on the same cartridge, so running a 201F on a single with no backup is asking for a quiet afternoon to become an outage. The 2-pack covers that risk at a lower per-cartridge cost; the 4-pack makes sense where the department is large or where sibling machines share the shelf. A single 841718 is the choice only for genuinely light use — a small satellite office, for instance, that faxes twice a week.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Changing the cartridge is a one-minute, front-access routine: out with the spent unit, in with the fresh one, and the chip registers automatically so the panel shows a full gauge again. If fax output looks pale before any warning, the toner has likely settled unevenly — a slow side-to-side rock of the cartridge levels it and restores density for a good while. Keep the next cartridge boxed and flat in a cool cupboard; it will keep far better there than perched on top of a warm machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the Aficio MP-201F use?

The 841718 black cartridge, rated for roughly 7,000 pages — the standard supply across the 161, 171 and 201 families.

Is fax output fed from the same cartridge as printing?

Yes. The 201F has a single toner supply; faxes, copies and prints all draw on the same 841718 cartridge, which is why one spare protects every function.

Does the MP-201F share supplies with the slower models in its family?

It does. The cartridge is identical across the 161, 171 and 201 ranges, so departments can stock one product for a mixed fleet and still cover the 20 ppm fax model.

How should a busy department buy?

In packs. A 2-pack keeps the reserve in-house and trims the per-cartridge price; a 4-pack suits the largest teams. Singles are best reserved for light-duty machines.