Aficio SP C221SF
Printing, scanning and faxing converge in the Ricoh Aficio SP C221SF — the multifunction hub of the compact Aficio SP C221 color line. All of that capability draws on three cartridges: black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, each good for up to 2,000 pages. A single compact box shepherds a small office's color documents from creation through transmission, with toner replaced one color at a time.
As the office hub, the C221SF handles plenty that never touches toner: scans sent to email and faxes transmitted straight from the glass consume nothing. Toner spending follows only the printed stream — documents you print and faxes you choose to print out. Hub machines often look busier than their cartridge use suggests, and judging by printed pages rather than total activity keeps your stock honest.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C221SF
| 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?
Let printed volume drive your choices. A hub that prints steadily earns the black multipacks — 2, 3 or 5 of the 406046, all the same 2,000-page cartridge — so a low warning never stalls the whole office's document flow. Lighter print shops do fine with the single. Cyan 406047 and magenta 406048 are singles, bought when each color empties. These compatible cartridges carry a 1-year warranty, and returns run for one year from purchase.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A stalled hub stalls everyone, so treat the spare shelf as part of the machine: one black in reserve, stored flat in its bag near the printer. Check levels during a quiet moment rather than mid-fax-run. When a cartridge fades near the end of a long print job, rocking it gently side to side coaxes the last toner into play and usually finishes the run cleanly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does faxing or scanning drain the toner?
Sending does not — transmissions are digital. Toner is used only when paper comes out: printing documents and printing received faxes.
Which toner fits the Aficio SP C221SF?
Black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, each rated for up to 2,000 pages — the same set as the other models in this line.
One color has run out. Do I need a whole new set?
No. The colors are individual cartridges, so you replace only the empty one and leave the rest to finish their rated life.
Are these cartridges chipped?
Yes — every cartridge here is a compatible replacement with a working chip, made for the C221SF, so the printer reports its level correctly.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The hub's functions are its own, but its three cartridges are shared with: Aficio SP C220, Aficio SP C220A, Aficio SP C220DN, Aficio SP C220N, Aficio SP C220S, Aficio SP C221, Aficio SP C221N, Aficio SP C222, Aficio SP C222DN, Aficio SP C222SF, Aficio SP C240SF.