Aficio SP 3300D

Two-sided printing is the headline feature of the Ricoh Aficio SP 3300D, with the duplexer built in as standard rather than sold as an option. Underneath sits the same compact monochrome engine as the base model, and it runs on the same supply: the 406212 black toner cartridge, good for up to 5,000 pages. Singles, 2-packs, 3-packs, 5-packs and 10-packs are all available on this page.

The D model is the straightforward choice for an office that wants to cut its paper use in half without changing how anyone works — duplex is simply how the machine prints. Reports, drafts and internal documents come out two-sided by default, while the toner side of the equation stays exactly as simple as the base printer's: one cartridge, one yield, nothing else to manage.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP 3300D

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
406212	Black	Up to 5,000 pages
406212 — 2-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge
406212 — 3-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge
406212 — 5-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge
406212 — 10-Pack	Black	Up to 5,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Duplexing saves paper, not toner — each printed side still spends the same toner — so choose your quantity from your page volume just as you would with the base model. A single 406212 covers a modest desk; the 2-pack and 3-pack suit the typical small office and quietly lower the cost of every one of those up-to-5,000-page runs. Offices that standardized on this model, or print long two-sided documents daily, will appreciate the 5-pack and 10-pack for the shelf. Whichever size you pick, the cartridge is a compatible unit covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and swapping it is a one-minute, tool-free job.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Because two-sided jobs pass each sheet through the machine twice, a cartridge nearing its end can show itself as light print on one side of the page first. Before blaming the duplexer, take the cartridge out and rock it slowly from side to side — settled toner is the usual culprit, and redistributing it restores even coverage for a time. Rated yield is up to 5,000 pages at about 5% coverage, counted per printed side. Keep spares sealed and flat in a dry cabinet, and fit the replacement promptly once fading survives a good shake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the D in SP 3300D stand for?

Duplex. This model prints on both sides of the sheet automatically, with the duplexer fitted as standard, so two-sided output needs no manual flipping or re-feeding.

Which toner does the SP 3300D use?

The 406212 black cartridge, rated for up to 5,000 pages — the same supply as the rest of the SP 3300 family, sold here in packs from a single up to ten.

Does duplex printing use less toner?

No. It uses less paper; the toner spent on each printed side is unchanged. The savings show up in your paper drawer, while the Aficio SP 3300 family's single cartridge keeps the supply side identical across models.