Aficio SP 5100N
Do not let the modest name fool you: the Ricoh Aficio SP 5100N is a seriously quick monochrome laser printer, turning out 43 pages per minute with network connectivity fitted as standard for easy sharing. It feeds on a high-yield supply, the 402877 black toner cartridge, which runs approximately 20,000 pages between replacements. Compatible 402877 cartridges are stocked here from singles all the way to 10-packs.
This is a shared workgroup printer in the classic sense: it sits on the network, takes jobs from a whole department, and is valued precisely because people rarely have to think about it. Speed handles the morning report rush, while the long-life cartridge stretches the gap between interventions to a level where toner stops being a recurring agenda item. For an office manager, that combination means fewer complaints, fewer emergency orders and a supply routine that can be planned quarterly instead of weekly.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP 5100N
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 402877 Black, Single Cartridge | Black | Up to 20,000 pages |
| 402877 Black, 2 Pack | Black | Up to 20,000 pages each |
| 402877 Black, 3 Pack | Black | Up to 20,000 pages each |
| 402877 Black, 5 Pack | Black | Up to 20,000 pages each |
| 402877 Black, 10 Pack | Black | Up to 20,000 pages each |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Every box on this page holds the same 20,000-page cartridge, so the real question is how much coverage you want in the building. A single cartridge already carries a light workgroup for a long stretch. The 2-pack and 3-pack suit departments that print steadily and want the next change to be a shelf trip rather than a purchase order. At the top end, a 5-pack represents about 100,000 pages and a 10-pack roughly 200,000, which is fleet-planning territory: facilities teams standardizing one busy SP 5100N, or several high-volume sites ordering together, get the lowest cost per page and the fewest deliveries. If your print volume is still unknown, start with a 2-pack and let one full cartridge cycle teach you the machine's appetite.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A cartridge rated near 20,000 pages spends a long time in the machine, so fit it carefully: remove all packaging and seals, rock it gently to distribute the toner, and seat it fully so the chip makes clean contact and the printer registers the fresh supply. Yields are quoted at around 5 percent page coverage, and a department printing dense statements will see fewer pages than one printing memos. Because changes are rare, keep the spare somewhere people can find it, sealed and stored flat in a cool place; a high-yield cartridge forgotten in a hot storeroom helps nobody when the warning finally appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Aficio SP 5100N?
It prints at 43 pages per minute, which is brisk for a shared monochrome workgroup machine. Network connectivity is standard, so the whole team can queue jobs to it.
Which toner does the SP 5100N take, and what yield should I expect?
The 402877 black cartridge, a high-yield unit rated for approximately 20,000 pages. It is listed above as a single cartridge and in 2, 3, 5 and 10 packs.
Does the 402877 cartridge fit other Ricoh printers?
This cartridge is made for the Aficio SP 5100N. If you also run other Ricoh models, check their own pages here, since each of the other families uses its own cartridge design.
Are these cartridges covered if something goes wrong?
Yes. They are compatible replacements with a working chip, and each carries a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns, whichever pack size you order.