Aficio MP C401
The Ricoh Aficio MP C401 refines the compact MP C400 color MFP with a newer control interface and updated color management, while keeping the same toner family underneath. It takes black 841295 (up to 8,300 pages), cyan 841296, magenta 841297 and yellow 841298 (up to 10,000 pages each) — so an upgrade of the machine changes nothing on the consumables shelf.
That continuity is the point of the MP C401 for existing owners: the interface and color handling move forward, the cartridge stock does not have to. Spares bought for an MP C400 remain the right spares, the reorder numbers stay memorized, and staff who learned the old machine's toner routine already know the new one's. For offices standardizing on this compact A3 platform, one less change to manage is a genuine feature.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP C401
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 841295 — black 2-pack | Black | Up to 8,300 pages |
| 841295 — black 3-pack | Black | Up to 8,300 pages |
| 841295 — black 5-pack | Black | Up to 8,300 pages |
| 841295 | Black | Up to 8,300 pages |
| 841296 | Cyan | Up to 10,000 pages |
| 841297 | Magenta | Up to 10,000 pages |
| 841298 | Yellow | Up to 10,000 pages |
| 841295 | Black | Up to 8,300 pages |
| 841296 | Cyan | Up to 10,000 pages |
| 841295 | Black | Up to 8,300 pages |
| 841295, 841296, 841297, 841298 — 4 Color Set | All four colors | Black up to 8,300 pages; colors up to 10,000 |
| 841295, 841296, 841297, 841298 — 5 Color Set | All four colors | Black up to 8,300 pages; colors up to 10,000 |
| 841295, 841296, 841297, 841298 — 8 Color Set | All four colors | Black up to 8,300 pages; colors up to 10,000 |
| 841296, 841297, 841298 — 6 Color Set | Cyan, magenta and yellow | Up to 10,000 pages per cartridge |
| 841296, 841297, 841298 — 3 Color Set | Cyan, magenta and yellow | Up to 10,000 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Owners arriving from the MP C400 can keep their existing pattern untouched — the same numbers, the same choices. Black, the lowest-rated cartridge at 8,300 pages and the hardest worked, is stocked best in its 2, 3 and 5-packs; colors are bought singly as each one dips, since they fade on their own schedules. A 4-piece set covers a full-row change in one order, and the 3 and 6-piece sets group the colors when black is still healthy. New owners without a routine yet should start with singles plus one black multipack and let a month of panel messages teach them the machine's appetite. All cartridges are compatible replacements with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Cartridges moved over from an MP C400 shelf work in the MP C401 exactly as they did before — the chip system and level reporting carry across the family, so the panel reads a familiar cartridge the same way. When fitting a replacement, match the color label, seat it fully, and run a test page before discarding the old unit. Remember the ratings are set at 5% coverage: the MP C401's updated color management does not change how much toner a dense page drinks. Unopened spares keep best sealed, flat, and away from strong light or heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cartridges fit the Aficio MP C401?
Black 841295, cyan 841296, magenta 841297 and yellow 841298 — the same set as the MP C400 and MP C400SR.
We upgraded from an MP C400. Can we use our leftover toner?
Yes. The MP C401 kept the same toner family, so cartridges and spares bought for the MP C400 fit and work without any change in ordering.
What page yields should we expect?
Up to 8,300 pages from the black cartridge and up to 10,000 from each color, at 5% coverage — real life varies with how dense your documents are.
Are multipacks and sets listed for this model?
Yes — black comes in 2, 3 and 5-packs, and the colors are grouped in 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8-piece sets, alongside the four singles.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same four cartridge numbers serve every model in this group: Aficio C230, Aficio C230SR, Aficio C240, Aficio C240SR, Aficio MP C300, Aficio MP C300SR, Aficio MP C400, Aficio MP C400SR, Aficio MP C401SR, Lanier LD130C, Lanier LD130CSR, Lanier LD140C, Lanier LD140CSR.