Aficio MPC307
The Ricoh Aficio MPC307 refines the compact color MFP formula for the next generation: the same small-footprint class and the same print, copy, scan and fax routine, updated for another round of small-workgroup duty. Sensibly, it kept the earlier machine's supply shelf — 842091 black at up to 17,000 pages alongside 842092 cyan, 842093 magenta and 842094 yellow at up to 6,000 pages each.
That continuity pays off in mixed offices. A C306 by the front desk and a C307 in the back room look like two supply lines on paper, yet both draw from one stack of boxes — purchasing stays simple, stock takes one shelf, and a spare bought for either machine can rescue the other on a bad morning.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio MPC307
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 842091 | Black | Up to 17,000 pages |
| 842091 (2 Pack) | Black | Up to 17,000 pages each |
| 842092 | Cyan | Up to 6,000 pages |
| 842093 | Magenta | Up to 6,000 pages |
| 842094 | Yellow | Up to 6,000 pages |
| 842091, 842092, 842093, 842094 (4 Color Set) | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | See individual cartridges |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Because the C307 kept the C306's yields, the buying rhythm is the familiar one. Black leads: at up to 17,000 pages the 842091 is the long-distance cartridge, and offices that print text all day should treat the 2-pack as the default order. Colors, rated at 6,000 pages each, are best bought one at a time as the machine requests them — there is no prize for replacing a cyan that still has a third of its life left. Choose the 4-color set when the printer is new to you, or when two or more colors are approaching empty together and a single full refresh is tidier than staggered swaps.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each cartridge carries a chip, and the C307 reports the four levels individually, so the screen tells you exactly which color to reach for. Keep a new cartridge in its wrapper until the moment of the swap: the wrapper is what protects it on the shelf, and opening colors early helps no one. Remember that the printed yields assume light 5% coverage — a run of photo-heavy pages will pull a color down well ahead of its rating, which is normal rather than a fault. When a color does fade, swap that position only and let the others finish their rated lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Aficio MPC307 take the same toner as the MPC306?
Yes. The four codes are identical — 842091 black, 842092 cyan, 842093 magenta and 842094 yellow — so one stock of cartridges serves both machines.
Which code is the cyan cartridge?
Cyan is 842092. Magenta is 842093 and yellow is 842094; black is the 842091.
What is the black cartridge rated for?
Up to 17,000 pages for the 842091 black, against up to 6,000 pages for each of the three colors.
Can I replace just one color on its own?
Yes. Every color sits in its own slot and can be changed independently, so a single empty position never forces a full set change.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same cartridge set also serves the Aficio MPC306 and the Aficio MPC406.