Aficio SP C222SF

The Ricoh Aficio SP C222SF takes the compact C222 platform fully multifunction, adding scanning and fax to color printing in a single desktop unit. It runs on three separate toner cartridges: black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, each rated for up to 2,000 pages. Because every cartridge stands on its own, a long run of black-and-white paperwork never forces a color swap — you change only the cartridge that has actually run dry.

That mix suits a small office where one machine has to cover the whole document day: invoices and letters in black, a color chart printed for a morning meeting, signed pages scanned back out, and the occasional fax from a long-standing client. The SP C222SF keeps all of it on one short list of supplies, so whoever orders toner only ever has to remember three cartridge numbers.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C222SF

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Compatible Ricoh C220 Toner Cartridge Black (406046)	Black	2,000 pages
Compatible Ricoh C220 Toner Cartridge Cyan (406047)	Cyan	2,000 pages
Compatible Ricoh C220 Toner Cartridge Magenta (406048)	Magenta	2,000 pages
Compatible Ricoh C220 Toner Cartridge 2 Black (406046)	Black	2,000 pages per cartridge
Compatible Ricoh C220 Toner Cartridge 3 Black (406046)	Black	2,000 pages per cartridge
Compatible Ricoh C220 Toner Cartridge 5 Black (406046)	Black	2,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

There is no separate high-yield tier in this family — every cartridge is rated at the same 2,000 pages — so the real choice is how you stock the black. Black does the heavy lifting in most offices, and it is sold here as a single and in 2, 3 and 5 packs of the same 406046 cartridge; the packs simply bundle identical cartridges at a lower cost per cartridge. Cyan and magenta move more slowly and are best bought as singles when the printer reports them low. Resist the urge to change all three at once: the cartridges deplete at different rates, and swapping a color that still has toner left in it wastes the pages you already paid for. All of the cartridges on this page are compatible replacements backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each cartridge carries a chip that reports its toner level to the printer, so the SP C222SF can warn you before a cartridge is fully spent. When the warning appears, take the old cartridge out, unwrap the new one and remove its protective seal completely before sliding it in until it seats with a click. If prints start to fade while some toner remains, remove the cartridge and rock it gently from side to side a few times; that redistributes the toner inside and often restores even coverage for the pages that are left. Yield figures assume pages with about 5% coverage, so dense color documents will finish a cartridge sooner. Keep spare cartridges sealed, upright and out of direct sunlight until the day you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridges does the Aficio SP C222SF use?

It uses three cartridges from the SP C220 family: black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, each rated for approximately 2,000 pages at 5% page coverage.

Can I replace just one color at a time?

Yes. The black, cyan and magenta cartridges are fully independent, so a color that runs out on its own can be swapped on its own while the others stay in the machine.

Are the cartridges on this page original Ricoh cartridges?

No — they are compatible replacements built to match the originals in fit and rated yield, and they are covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.

What is the difference between the black single and the multipacks?

Nothing about the cartridge itself changes. The 2, 3 and 5 packs contain the same 406046 black cartridge, bundled so that heavier black printing costs less per cartridge.