Aficio SP 3510SF
The scan-and-fax member of the refreshed line, Ricoh's Aficio SP 3510SF brings full multifunction service to a small office without a separate fax machine taking up the corner. Every page it prints — documents, copies and incoming faxes alike — comes from one supply: the 406989 black toner cartridge, rated for up to 6,400 pages.
A single cartridge across all of its jobs keeps the 3510SF easy to live with. There is no second supply to run out at the wrong moment, and reordering is one line on one order, in singles or in the multipacks listed below.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP 3510SF
| 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?
Think in total pages out of the machine. A 3510SF that mostly scans and prints occasionally will idle through a single 406989 for a long time; one that receives faxes and copies all day works noticeably harder, and the 3 or 5 pack's lower cost per page — plus having the next cartridge already in the drawer — suits it better. The 10 pack is for the busiest installations. Whichever you pick, the cartridge is the same one used across the 3500 and 3510 families, and each compatible cartridge here carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Because faxes can land outside office hours, the smart routine on this model is to swap at the warning rather than at empty — the cartridge chip reports the level, and acting on it early means no morning discovery of a fax that could not print. A tired cartridge can be coaxed a little further by removing it and rocking it gently side to side to level the remaining toner. Yield is rated at standard coverage across all output types, so a week of dense fax traffic spends toner just as surely as a week of printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SP 3510SF take the same toner as the SP 3510DN?
Yes — both use the 406989 black cartridge, as does every model in the 3500 and 3510 families listed below.
Which cartridge should I order?
The 406989. It is the only cartridge this machine uses, for printing, copying and fax output alike.
How long does one cartridge last?
Up to 6,400 pages of combined output under standard coverage. Fax-heavy and copy-heavy offices will cycle through cartridges faster than print-only ones.
What happens if the toner runs out overnight?
Fax memory and PC-free copying are part of this model's design, but the practical defense is simpler: keep a spare cartridge on site and change at the low-toner warning.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The 406989 cartridge is shared across the family:
Aficio SP 3500DN, Aficio SP 3500N, Aficio SP 3500SF, Aficio SP 3510DN