Aficio SP 3400N
Straightforward is the brief for the Ricoh Aficio SP 3400N: a monochrome laser printer that joins the office network so a small team can share it. One cartridge covers everything it will ever print — the 406465 black, rated for up to 5,000 pages — and it is stocked here as a single, a 2-pack and a 4-pack.
Printers like this earn their desk space by disappearing into the routine. There are no color decisions to make and no row of cartridges to juggle, just a shared queue for letters, labels and everyday documents. When a whole office prints through one small machine, a single well-understood supply is a feature rather than a limitation: anyone on the team can check the shelf and know instantly whether the printer is covered.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP 3400N
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 406465 | Black | Up to 5,000 pages |
| 406465 (2 Pack) | Black | Up to 5,000 pages each |
| 406465 (4 Pack) | Black | Up to 5,000 pages each |
Which cartridge should you buy?
With one code and three pack sizes, the only question is how far ahead you want to buy. A single cartridge suits a desk printing a few hundred pages a month — at up to 5,000 pages it will last a long while. The 2-pack is the shared-office answer, because a networked printer always seems to run dry mid-week with a deadline attached, and the spare is already there. The 4-pack brings the per-cartridge price down for the steadiest volume and ends repeat ordering for the year. There is no standard-versus-high-yield puzzle on this model: every listing is the same 5,000-page cartridge.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The cartridge's chip reports the toner level, so the low warning arrives with time to act rather than as a surprise mid-job. When pages begin to fade near the end of a cartridge, take it out and rock it gently from side to side — redistributing the last of the toner often restores clean output for the remaining days while a replacement is on its way. Remember the 5,000-page rating is measured at about 5% coverage, so form-heavy or graphics-heavy printing shortens it. Store the spare in a drawer near the printer, in its box, and it will be ready the moment it is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner fits the Aficio SP 3400N?
The 406465 black toner cartridge. It is the only supply this monochrome printer uses.
How many pages does one cartridge print?
Up to 5,000 pages at the standard coverage measure; heavier pages will finish it sooner.
Are multi-packs available for this model?
Yes — alongside the single, this page lists a 2-pack and a 4-pack of the same 406465 cartridge for offices that prefer to stock ahead.
Are these original Ricoh cartridges?
No, they are compatible replacements made for the SP 3400N, each with a working chip, covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same 406465 cartridge also runs in the Aficio SP 3400SF, the Aficio SP 3410DN and the Aficio SP 3410SF.