Aficio SP C220DN
Two-sided documents as the default rather than the exception — that is what the Ricoh Aficio SP C220DN delivers, pairing automatic duplex with network sharing in the line's compact chassis. Toner comes from the familiar trio: black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, each rated for up to 2,000 pages. Color reports print on both sides of the sheet, straight from the shared office queue.
Offices that switch duplex on by policy halve the sheet count on reports, handouts and drafts, and everyone on the network sends work to the same machine. That changes the paper math, not the cartridge math: a yield figure counts printed pages — the sides — so the C220DN simply spreads each cartridge across twice as many physical sheets. It is a tidy arrangement for teams that print long documents and watch both budgets.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C220DN
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 406046 Black — single cartridge | Black | 2,000 pages |
| 406046 Black — 2-pack | Black | 2,000 pages each |
| 406046 Black — 3-pack | Black | 2,000 pages each |
| 406046 Black — 5-pack | Black | 2,000 pages each |
| 406047 Cyan — single cartridge | Cyan | 2,000 pages |
| 406048 Magenta — single cartridge | Magenta | 2,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Plan toner by pages, not sheets. A 406046 black cartridge rated at 2,000 pages covers roughly 1,000 two-sided sheets, and the same holds for cyan 406047 and magenta 406048. On a shared machine, black almost always empties first because text dominates, so busy offices lean on the 2-, 3- and 5-packs of black to avoid midweek shortages. Colors are replaced individually, only when their own level runs out. All cartridges listed here are compatible replacements covered by a 1-year warranty, and returns run for a full year too.
Chip, toner and everyday use
On a printer the whole office depends on, the kindest habit is keeping a spare black within arm's reach — a stopped queue inconveniences everyone, not just one desk. The cartridge chips report levels individually, so you can see a shortage coming before a big report run. When a cartridge nears its end during a long job, a gentle side-to-side rock redistributes the remaining toner and usually carries you to the finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does duplex printing change how long a cartridge lasts?
The yield counts printed pages, meaning printed sides. A 2,000-page cartridge therefore covers about 1,000 sheets printed on both sides; toner use per printed page stays the same.
Which toner does the Aficio SP C220DN use?
The 406046 black, 406047 cyan and 406048 magenta cartridges, each rated for up to 2,000 pages — the same set as the rest of this compact family.
Our whole office prints to this machine. Which cartridge will run out first?
In most offices, black. Text pages dominate shared queues, so the 406046 empties ahead of the colors; the multipacks exist for exactly that pattern.
Can I replace just the one color that ran out?
Yes. Each color is its own cartridge, so an empty magenta never forces you to discard a healthy cyan or black.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Duplex and networking aside, its cartridge shelf is shared with the rest of the family: Aficio SP C220, Aficio SP C220A, Aficio SP C220N, Aficio SP C220S, Aficio SP C221, Aficio SP C221N, Aficio SP C221SF, Aficio SP C222, Aficio SP C222DN, Aficio SP C222SF, Aficio SP C240SF.