Aficio SP 3500SF
Print, scan and fax in one compact desktop unit — that is the Ricoh Aficio SP 3500SF's whole argument, and it makes the argument on a single supply. Everything it produces, from copies to incoming faxes, comes out of the 406989 black toner cartridge, rated for up to 6,400 pages and stocked on this page in singles and multipacks.
For a small office, a multifunction like this replaces a desk's worth of separate devices. The shared cartridge is part of that economy: there is no separate fax supply or copier supply to track, just one toner to reorder when the gauge runs low.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP 3500SF
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 406989 (Single cartridge) | Black | Up to 6,400 pages |
| 406989 (2-pack) | Black | Up to 6,400 pages |
| 406989 (3-pack) | Black | Up to 6,400 pages |
| 406989 (5-pack) | Black | Up to 6,400 pages |
| 406989 (10-pack) | Black | Up to 6,400 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Count all of the machine's output, not just prints — on the 3500SF, copies and received faxes draw on the same 406989 cartridge, so busy fax lines consume toner even when nobody is printing from a computer. Light offices will be well served by singles or a 2 pack. Offices that copy and fax daily should look at the 3 or 5 pack for the lower cost per page and the ready spare, while the 10 pack suits the heaviest all-in-one workloads. Every listing is the same cartridge, covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The cartridge chip lets the 3500SF recognize a fresh unit instantly and report toner status across all of its functions, which matters on a machine where a fax can arrive at any hour. To keep that from becoming a problem, treat the low-toner warning as your cue to have the next cartridge in the building — especially since a gentle shake of the old unit can stretch its last toner across a few more days of light use. Yield ratings assume standard page coverage; long fax transmissions of dense documents will count against the total just like prints do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the fax function use the same toner as printing?
Yes. Incoming faxes print on the same 406989 cartridge as documents and copies — there is one supply for the whole machine.
Which cartridge should I order for the SP 3500SF?
The 406989 black cartridge. It is shared across the 3500 and 3510 families, so this page's listings are the correct supply.
How many pages does one cartridge last?
Up to 6,400 pages of combined output at standard coverage — prints, copies and faxes all draw from that total.
Does scanning use toner?
No. Scanning is a digital function and consumes no toner; only pages that come out on paper — prints, copies and received faxes — draw on the cartridge.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The same 406989 cartridge also fits these family models:
Aficio SP 3500DN, Aficio SP 3500N, Aficio SP 3510DN, Aficio SP 3510SF