Ricoh Aficio MP C5501 Toner Cartridges (Compatible)

Aficio MP C5501

The Ricoh Aficio MP C5501 carries this A3 color platform into a newer, faster generation, with an updated interface and improved color calibration over the earlier models — but it deliberately keeps the toner architecture its predecessors established. Its four positions run on 841284 black for up to 23,000 pages, 841287 cyan, 841286 magenta and 841285 yellow at up to 17,000 pages each, with 841452 black (up to 25,500 pages) and 841455 cyan completing the family's catalogue for this generation.

Departments that outgrew the earlier models are the natural audience here, and the carry-over of consumables is part of the machine's appeal: the supply shelf, the part numbers staff know and the reorder routine all survive the upgrade. What changes is the engine's speed and color handling, not what you feed it. This page stocks the compatible range for the platform — singles for routine swaps, black 2-packs for insurance and full sets for refreshes — so a C5501 can be supplied exactly the way the machine it replaced was.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP C5501

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?

If your department arrived at the C5501 by outgrowing a smaller model, expect black consumption to lead your reorders: the standard 841284 covers up to 23,000 pages, while the longer-life 841452 reaches roughly 25,500 and suits the heavier throughput this generation invites. Black 2-packs keep the faster machine from ever waiting on a delivery. The three colors hold at up to 17,000 pages each and are changed one at a time as they deplete; the improved color calibration does not change that routine. For a planned full refresh, the 3, 4 and 5-color sets replace everything in one order. Each cartridge is a compatible unit with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The cartridge chip talks to the machine's toner gauge, so levels stay visible and swaps are recognized immediately — particularly useful on a fast unit where jobs queue up. Rated yields assume about 5% coverage; the color-rich documents this generation is bought for will draw the color cartridges down sooner than plain office text would. A cartridge printing light near its end can be removed and rocked gently side to side to level the remaining toner. Store spares sealed and flat in a cool cabinet, and rotate stock so the oldest cartridge is used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Aficio MP C5501 use?

The platform family carried forward from the earlier generations: 841284 black, 841287 cyan, 841286 magenta and 841285 yellow. The 841452 black and 841455 cyan are also listed on this page under the same family.

I replaced an MP C5000 with this model. Can I keep ordering the same cartridges?

Yes — the consumables carry forward, which is deliberate on Ricoh's part. The cartridges listed here serve both generations, so your existing supply routine and any shelf stock remain useful.

What are the color yields on the C5501?

Each color — 841287 cyan, 841286 magenta and 841285 yellow — is rated up to 17,000 pages at 5% coverage. Black is up to 23,000 pages from the standard cartridge, or about 25,500 from the 841452.

Do you sell full sets for this model?

Yes. Alongside the singles and black 2-packs, this page lists 3, 4 and 5-color sets for refreshing every slot in a single order — handy before a large project or after a machine move.