Aficio SP C222DN
Where double-sided output is the house rule, the Ricoh Aficio SP C222DN fits right in — automatic duplex and network sharing baked into the compact chassis it shares with the Aficio SP C222. Its three toner cartridges are black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, each delivering up to 2,000 pages. Two-sided color documents without a second thought, from any desk on the network, with paper savings built into every job.
This is the policy machine: duplex set as the default for a whole team, one network queue for everybody, and reports that come out two-sided because nobody remembered to ask. The C222DN rewards that setup with predictable running costs — pages are what consume toner, and its cartridges are the same modest 2,000-page units the rest of the family uses.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C222DN
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 406046 Black — single cartridge | Black | Up to 2,000 pages |
| 406046 Black — 2-pack | Black | 2,000 pages per cartridge |
| 406046 Black — 3-pack | Black | 2,000 pages per cartridge |
| 406046 Black — 5-pack | Black | 2,000 pages per cartridge |
| 406047 Cyan — single cartridge | Cyan | Up to 2,000 pages |
| 406048 Magenta — single cartridge | Magenta | Up to 2,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Count in pages and the buying gets simple: a 406046 rated at 2,000 pages covers about 1,000 duplexed sheets, and cyan 406047 and magenta 406048 follow the same arithmetic. For a shared, always-on printer, black multipacks — 2, 3 or 5 cartridges — keep the queue fed between orders, while colors are replaced singly as each one empties. All cartridges here are compatible replacements with a 1-year warranty, and returns are open for a year.
Chip, toner and everyday use
On a shared duplex workhorse, whoever prints most should own the level check — a glance at the display on Friday beats a dry printer on Monday. Keep a spare black by the machine. If a fresh cartridge is not recognized, reseat it firmly; if an old one fades mid-run, a gentle rock of the cartridge redistributes its last toner well enough to finish most jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner fits the Aficio SP C222DN?
Black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048 — each rated for up to 2,000 pages, the standard set across this family.
Does two-sided printing use more toner?
Toner use is per printed page, and duplex puts two pages on one sheet. A cartridge therefore covers twice as many sheets, at the same cost per page.
Do the network and duplex features change the cartridge type?
Not at all. The DN hardware adds connectivity and two-sided printing; the cartridges are identical to the rest of the line.
Only magenta is empty and a big run is due. What do I replace?
Just the magenta. Each color is a separate cartridge, so the empty one comes out and a fresh 406048 goes in — black and cyan stay put.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Under the extra hardware, the C222DN drinks from the same cartridge shelf as: Aficio SP C220, Aficio SP C220A, Aficio SP C220DN, Aficio SP C220N, Aficio SP C220S, Aficio SP C221, Aficio SP C221N, Aficio SP C221SF, Aficio SP C222, Aficio SP C222SF, Aficio SP C240SF.