Aficio MP305SPF
Compact in size but complete in function, the Ricoh Aficio MP305SPF is an A4 monochrome MFP that prints, copies, scans and faxes at up to 30 pages per minute — a lot of capability for a machine designed to save space. Everything it produces runs through a single black cartridge, the 842141, rated at around 9,000 pages before it needs changing. This page stocks that cartridge as a single, a 2-pack and a 4-pack, all compatible replacements built for the MP305SPF.
The MP305SPF makes sense in a small office where one shared machine handles the day's paperwork — outgoing scans, copied forms, the occasional fax — and where a full-size copier would crowd the room. Its output pace is quick enough for a productive team, yet the supply routine could not be simpler: one cartridge type, one color, long stretches between changes. When the whole document workflow depends on a single device, having that device ask for attention only every 9,000 pages or so is a genuine operational relief.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio MP305SPF
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 842141 Black Toner Cartridge — Single | Black | Up to 9,000 pages |
| 842141 Black Toner Cartridge — 2 Pack | Black | Up to 9,000 pages per cartridge |
| 842141 Black Toner Cartridge — 4 Pack | Black | Up to 9,000 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Every listing on this page holds the same 842141 cartridge, so choosing between them is a question of how much stock you want on hand rather than which toner to buy. A single cartridge already covers around 9,000 pages, which for a small team can mean months of printing, copying, scanning and faxing. Pick the 2-pack if the MP305SPF is the office's only machine and a low-toner stop would stall everyone's work — the second cartridge waits on the shelf and swaps in the day it is needed. The 4-pack fits busier setups that would rather place one supply order and forget about toner for a long run of months. Lighter users can simply reorder singles as each one runs down. The cartridge, its chip and its yield are identical in every box; only the count changes.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The 842141 carries a chip that the MP305SPF reads to track remaining toner, so the machine can warn you before the cartridge actually runs dry. When that warning appears there is no need to stop mid-job: take the cartridge out and rock it gently from side to side a few times, which redistributes the toner still inside and often restores even printing for a while longer. The published yield is measured at roughly 5% page coverage, so pages filled with dense text or graphics will use toner faster than light memos do. Store spare cartridges sealed in their packaging, flat and away from heat or direct sunlight, and seat a new one firmly until it clicks so the chip registers correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner cartridge does the Aficio MP305SPF use?
It uses the 842141 black toner cartridge, rated at around 9,000 pages. It is sold here as a single cartridge and in 2-packs and 4-packs, all listed in the table above.
Does the 842141 fit other printers?
Yes — the same cartridge fits the MP 305 and MP 305+ series machines and their Savin and Lanier equivalents, so an office running that platform under more than one badge can keep a single cartridge type in the supply cabinet.
Are the cartridges on this page original Ricoh cartridges?
No. They are compatible replacements made for the MP305SPF, each with a working chip, and they are covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
How will I know when the cartridge is nearly empty?
The machine reads toner levels from the cartridge chip and warns as the supply runs low. When print starts to fade, rocking the cartridge gently can even out the remaining toner and buy extra pages while the replacement goes in.