Aficio MP3054SP
Mid-range muscle for the busy department: the Ricoh Aficio MP3054SP is a mono multifunction machine that balances speed with economy, handling print, copy, scan and fax in black and white only. It is fed by the 842124 black toner cartridge, rated up to 24,000 pages, stocked here as compatible singles and multi-packs. If your office has standardized on this series, this is the one cartridge that keeps it running.
The MP3054SP sits in the middle of its family — quicker than the entry model, thriftier to run than the flagship — and it shares its cartridge with both of its siblings. That shared supply line is a genuine operational advantage: a department running two different models from this series still stocks a single part number, and a cartridge bought for one machine can rescue the other in a pinch. Add the compatible pricing on this page and the running cost of a hard-working mono fleet drops considerably.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP3054SP
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge | Black | Up to 24,000 pages |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge, 2 Pack | Black | Up to 24,000 pages per cartridge |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge, 4 Pack | Black | Up to 24,000 pages per cartridge |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge (MP3054SP listing) | Black | Up to 24,000 pages |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge, 2 Pack (MP3054SP listing) | Black | Up to 24,000 pages per cartridge |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge, 4 Pack (MP3054SP listing) | Black | Up to 24,000 pages per cartridge |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge (MP3554SP listing) | Black | Up to 24,000 pages |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge, 2 Pack (MP3554SP listing) | Black | Up to 24,000 pages per cartridge |
| 842124 Black Toner Cartridge, 4 Pack (MP3554SP listing) | Black | Up to 24,000 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Start from your monthly volume. A single 842124, at up to 24,000 pages, covers a moderate department for a long stretch; when it finally runs low there is no color decision to make, just a straight swap. The 2-pack is the sensible default for a machine other people depend on — one cartridge in the device, one on the shelf. Sites running several machines from this family often move to the 4-pack and treat toner as a quarterly line item. Every option here is the same compatible cartridge, covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, so the choice is about stocking rhythm rather than quality.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each cartridge carries a chip the MP3054SP reads for its toner gauge, and the machine will flag a low cartridge before print quality drops — swap at that point and density stays even. Note that yield figures assume standard page coverage; mono text work usually tracks close to the rating, while dense forms and graphics use toner faster. A cartridge that fades near the end can be rocked gently from side to side to redistribute what remains. Keep spares in their sealed packaging, stored flat in a cool place, and use the oldest stock first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Ricoh Aficio MP3054SP use?
The 842124 black toner cartridge — the same one used by the MP2554SP. It is the only cartridge this mono machine takes.
How many pages will I get from one cartridge?
Up to 24,000 pages per 842124 cartridge. For most departments that translates into a long, quiet interval between supply orders.
Are multipacks listed for the MP3054SP?
Yes — singles, 2-packs and 4-packs of the 842124 are all on this page, so you can match the order to how your office prefers to stock supplies.
Are these compatible cartridges?
Yes. Every cartridge listed here is a compatible replacement made for the Aficio MP3054SP, with a working chip so the machine reads its level correctly. They are backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same 842124 cartridge also powers the other members of this mono family: Aficio MP2554SP, Aficio MP3554SP.