Aficio MP C5502
A step up in throughput from its C4502 sibling, the Ricoh Aficio MP C5502 handles heavier color workloads across print, copy, scan and fax — yet it feeds on precisely the same toner shelf. Black is the 841751, with a rating of roughly 31,000 pages; yellow 841752, magenta 841753 and cyan 841754 follow at roughly 22,500 pages each. This page carries the compatible replacement for every one of those slots.
Throughput is the C5502's argument: departments whose color queue never really empties get a faster engine without moving to a different supply line. That matters for planning, because the person ordering toner keeps working with four familiar numbers while the machine underneath them works harder. Restocking stays a two-minute job even as monthly volume climbs.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP C5502
| Cartridge | Form | Page yield |
|---|---|---|
| 841751 | Black cartridge on its own | Approx. 31,000 pages |
| 841754 | Cyan cartridge on its own | Approx. 22,500 pages |
| 841753 | Magenta cartridge on its own | Approx. 22,500 pages |
| 841752 | Yellow cartridge on its own | Approx. 22,500 pages |
| 841751 | Two black cartridges | Approx. 31,000 pages apiece |
| 841751 | Three black cartridges | Approx. 31,000 pages apiece |
| 841751 | Five black cartridges | Approx. 31,000 pages apiece |
| 841751, 841754, 841753, 841752 | All four colors in one set | Black approx. 31,000; colors approx. 22,500 pages |
| 841751, 841754, 841753, 841752 | Five-piece color bundle | Same ratings as the singles |
| 841751, 841754, 841753, 841752 | Eight-piece color bundle | Same ratings as the singles |
| 841754, 841753, 841752 | Colors-only set, three pieces | Approx. 22,500 pages apiece |
| 841754, 841753, 841752 | Colors-only bundle, six pieces | Approx. 22,500 pages apiece |
Which cartridge should you buy?
At C5502 volumes, treat black as a stocking item rather than a purchase-on-empty item. The 841751 already carries a 31,000-page rating, and the 3-pack and 5-pack stretch that to a quarter's worth of ordinary office printing, so the machine never waits on a delivery. Colors move slower and unevenly, so singles ordered as each one dips are the economical pattern; reach for the four-color set at a planned full refresh, the colors-only sets when black is mid-life, and the eight-piece bundle when the supply order also covers the sibling machines below.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A departmental machine earns nothing while it sits idle, so keep one black cartridge staged near the unit at all times. Remember that the printed ratings rest on 5% coverage — long runs of full-color brochures will use toner noticeably faster. If a nearly finished cartridge starts laying down pale streaks mid-run, take it out and rock it gently end to end; the redistributed toner will usually carry you to the end of the job, and then the staged spare goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the MP C5502 different from the MP C4502?
Throughput. The C5502 is the step up for heavier color workloads, while the toner family — 841751 black and the 841752 to 841754 colors — is shared between the two machines.
Which cartridges does the C5502 need?
Black 841751, yellow 841752, magenta 841753 and cyan 841754, the same set used across the C4502 and C5502 line.
Do you sell the black cartridge in bulk?
Yes — two-, three- and five-packs of the 841751 are listed in the table above, sized for machines that go through black at departmental pace.
What do the color cartridges yield?
Around 22,500 pages each at 5% coverage for yellow, magenta and cyan, compared with around 31,000 pages for the black.
More printers that use the same cartridges
One toner family runs the whole group, including these relatives: Aficio MP C4502, Aficio MP C4502A, Aficio MP C5502A.