Ricoh Aficio MP C4000 Toner Cartridges (Compatible)

Aficio MP C4000

Departmental color work usually ends up concentrated on one machine, and on this platform that machine is the Ricoh Aficio MP C4000 — a floor-standing A3 color multifunction system built for print, copy and scan, with fax available as an option. Its four toner positions take 841284 in black, rated for up to 23,000 pages, with 841287 supplying cyan, 841286 magenta and 841285 yellow at up to 17,000 pages apiece. The wider listing for this engine family also carries a longer-life black, 841452 at up to 25,500 pages, plus 841455 in cyan, and every option on this page is a compatible cartridge made for this platform.

What made the MP C4000 a fixture in larger offices is that it anchors a whole shared platform rather than standing alone. The same supply set serves its G and SPF variants and the generations that followed it, so a supply cabinet stocked for this machine quietly covers several others down the hall. In mixed office documents the black cartridge does most of the work — text pages, forms and reports — while the three colors are drawn down more slowly, which is exactly the pattern the compatible range here is built around.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP C4000

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
841284 Black Toner Cartridge	Black	Up to 23,000 pages
841287 Cyan Toner Cartridge	Cyan	Up to 17,000 pages
841286 Magenta Toner Cartridge	Magenta	Up to 17,000 pages
841285 Yellow Toner Cartridge	Yellow	Up to 17,000 pages
841452 Black Toner Cartridge	Black	Up to 25,500 pages
841455 Cyan Toner Cartridge	Cyan	Up to 17,000 pages
841284 Black Toner Cartridge, 2 Pack	Black	Up to 23,000 pages per cartridge
841284 Black Toner Cartridge, 2 Pack	Black	Up to 23,000 pages per cartridge
841452 Black Toner Cartridge, 2 Pack	Black	Up to 25,500 pages per cartridge
841287, 841286, 841285 3 Color Set	Cyan / Magenta / Yellow	Up to 17,000 pages per cartridge
841284, 841287, 841286, 841285 4 Color Set	Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow	23,000 pages black, 17,000 pages per color
841284, 841287, 841286, 841285 5 Color Set	Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow	23,000 pages black, 17,000 pages per color

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start with black, because that is the cartridge you will reorder most. The standard 841284 covers up to 23,000 pages; if your department prints heavily and wants the longest interval between swaps, the 841452 stretches that to roughly 25,500 pages and lowers the cost per page. Black 2-packs suit offices that would rather keep a spare on the shelf than reorder mid-month. Colors are simpler: each of the three runs to about 17,000 pages, each slot is independent, and nothing forces you to change a color that still has life in it. When several colors run low together, the 3, 4 and 5-color sets on this page refresh the machine in one order instead of three separate ones. Every cartridge here is a compatible unit backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each cartridge carries a chip the MP C4000 reads to report toner levels, so watch the panel gauge rather than waiting for pale prints. When a swap is due, seat the new cartridge firmly until the machine recognizes it, then let it finish its calibration before judging output. Quoted yields assume roughly 5% page coverage — dense graphics and full-bleed color pages will use toner faster. A cartridge that fades near the end of its life can often be coaxed through a few more jobs by removing it and rocking it gently side to side to level the remaining toner. Keep spares sealed, flat and away from heat and direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridges does the Aficio MP C4000 use?

Four cartridges cover everyday work: 841284 black, 841287 cyan, 841286 magenta and 841285 yellow. This page also lists two relatives from the same engine family — the 841452 black, which runs longer per cartridge, and an 841455 cyan — so you can pick the black capacity that matches your volume.

How many pages will the 841284 black cartridge print?

Up to 23,000 pages at 5% coverage, which is the long rating that suits busy departments. Real-world totals land lower on graphics-heavy work and higher on plain text, but as a planning number it is the right one to budget around.

Can I change only the color that has run out?

Yes. The cyan, magenta and yellow positions are independent, and the machine keeps printing with the colors that remain healthy. Replace the single empty color and leave the others in place — there is no need to buy a full set for one depleted cartridge.

Is there a higher-capacity black option for this machine?

There is. The 841452 black listed here is rated up to 25,500 pages, against 23,000 for the standard 841284. For a department that burns through black toner quickly, that extra capacity means fewer interruptions across the year.