Aficio SP C220S
Document capture joins the feature list on the Ricoh Aficio SP C220S, the scan-capable member of Ricoh's compact color family built around the Aficio SP C220. Printing runs on the same three cartridges — black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048 — each delivering up to 2,000 pages. Scan paperwork off to the network, print in color when paper is still the right medium, and keep toner economics simple either way.
The C220S leads a double life: digitizing incoming documents on one hand, producing printed color forms, letters and labels on the other. Only the second life consumes toner — a scan draws nothing from the cartridges — so offices going paperless still need to watch levels, just in proportion to what they actually print. That proportion surprises many owners: heavy scanning barely touches the toner shelf.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C220S
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 406046 Black — single cartridge | Black | Approx. 2,000 pages |
| 406046 Black — 2-pack | Black | Up to 2,000 pages per cartridge |
| 406046 Black — 3-pack | Black | Up to 2,000 pages per cartridge |
| 406046 Black — 5-pack | Black | Up to 2,000 pages per cartridge |
| 406047 Cyan — single cartridge | Cyan | Approx. 2,000 pages |
| 406048 Magenta — single cartridge | Magenta | Approx. 2,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Judge your cartridge buying by printed output, not by how busy the scanner looks. If printing is light and mostly black, a single 406046 covers you; offices that print steadily can keep the 2-, 3- or 5-pack blacks in reserve, all holding the same 2,000-page cartridge. Cyan 406047 and magenta 406048 are singles, swapped individually when a color finally empties. These are compatible cartridges with working chips, and each is backed by a 1-year warranty plus 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Because scanning costs no toner, the level display tells a pure printing story — when it warns, believe it. Peel the protective seal fully before installing a fresh cartridge, and seat it until it clicks; most print-quality grumbles trace back to a half-removed seal. Keep spares stored flat, in their bags, away from heat and bright light, and a cartridge will be ready whenever the print side of the machine asks for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does scanning use up toner on the C220S?
No. Scanning is digital capture and draws nothing from the cartridges. Only pages you print consume toner, which is why scan-heavy offices often find their cartridges last longer than expected.
Which toner does the Aficio SP C220S use?
The 406046 black, 406047 cyan and 406048 magenta cartridges, each rated for up to 2,000 printed pages.
We scan far more than we print. Which pack makes sense?
Singles, most likely. A lone black cartridge goes a long way when printing is occasional; move to a black multipack only if your printed volume picks up.
Do these cartridges have working chips?
Yes. Every cartridge here is a compatible replacement with a functioning chip, so the printer recognizes it and reports remaining toner.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Its scanner sets the C220S apart; its toner is the family standard, shared with: Aficio SP C220, Aficio SP C220A, Aficio SP C220DN, Aficio SP C220N, Aficio SP C221, Aficio SP C221N, Aficio SP C221SF, Aficio SP C222, Aficio SP C222DN, Aficio SP C222SF, Aficio SP C240SF.