Aficio MP 301SP

The Ricoh Aficio MP 301SP is the compact end of Ricoh's monochrome MFP line: print, copy, scan and fax for small offices where floor space is already spoken for. It prints from a single black cartridge — the 841714, rated for up to 8,000 pages — and this page stocks that cartridge as a single unit, a 2-pack and a 4-pack, all ready to ship.

This is the Ricoh-badged reference model for a design that also reached offices under two other badges, which is why its cartridge turns up on so many supply lists. In daily service the MP 301SP earns its place on the unglamorous work of an office: invoices, delivery notes, signed forms and the steady drip of correspondence that still moves on paper. A compact machine doing that work needs a cartridge that is easy to source and quick to swap, and the 841714's long rating means the swap happens a handful of times a year rather than every few weeks.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP 301SP

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Compatible Ricoh MP 301SP (841714) Toner Cartridge Black	Black	Up to 8,000 pages
Compatible Ricoh MP 301SP (841714) Toner Cartridge Black 2 Pack	Black	Up to 8,000 pages per cartridge
Compatible Ricoh MP 301SP (841714) Toner Cartridge Black 4 Pack	Black	Up to 8,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Because the MP 301SP takes a single cartridge code, choosing comes down to how much printing the machine absorbs between orders. A single cartridge is the right call for a satellite office or a home-based setup printing a few hundred pages a month. The 2-pack is the balanced option for a shared machine: the price per cartridge drops, and the second unit doubles as insurance against an ill-timed empty. Offices that run the MP 301SP as their only printer — every invoice, every letter, every copy — should look at the 4-pack, which stretches the rated yield to roughly 32,000 pages of stock on the shelf. None of the options changes print quality or yield per cartridge; they differ only in how often you will be reordering and what each cartridge costs you.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Installation is tool-free: the front cover opens, the spent cartridge slides out, and the replacement — chip fitted, so the machine reads its level from the first page — slides in until it stops. Pull the sealing tape fully out before fitting; a half-removed seal is the most common cause of a brand-new cartridge printing blank pages. Toner cartridges prefer a cool, dry shelf out of direct sunlight, and they travel best kept in their original bag until the moment of the swap. If output turns patchy near the end of a cartridge's life, rocking it gently a few times redistributes the remaining toner and usually evens the page out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toner does the Ricoh Aficio MP 301SP take?

The MP 301SP uses the 841714 black toner cartridge, which also appears under the reference 841767, rated for up to 8,000 pages per cartridge. Singles and multipacks of it are listed above.

Does the same cartridge fit the fax-equipped SPF variant of this machine?

Yes. The SPF variant shares the same engine and cartridge bay, so the 841714 that fits the MP 301SP fits its fax-equipped sibling as well.

How long does one cartridge last in a small office?

At the standard 5% coverage rating, one cartridge covers up to 8,000 pages. An office printing 500 pages a month can expect well over a year from a single cartridge, though dense pages shorten that in practice.

What warranty covers these compatible cartridges?

Every cartridge on this page is a quality-tested compatible replacement backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, so a defective unit is replaced or refunded rather than argued over.