Aficio SP C240SF
Sitting at the top of Ricoh's compact color multifunction range, the Aficio SP C240SF takes on print, scan, copy and fax duties for a busy small office. Its toner shelf is a compact three-cartridge set: black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048, with up to 2,000 pages available from each one.
Of the printers that use these cartridges, the SP C240SF carries the most capable engine, which makes it the natural hub machine: the one everyone sends the board pack, the signed contract and the quick copy to. What keeps that practical is how plain the toner economics are — three cartridges, one rating each, and running costs that grow with real usage rather than with the size of the machine.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C240SF
| 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?
Start from how the machine is used. As the office hub, an SP C240SF usually burns through black far faster than either color, so the 2, 3 and 5 packs of 406046 are the sensible stock-up buys; they hold the identical cartridge and trim the cost per cartridge. Cyan 406047 and magenta 406048 are single-only listings here, and singles are the right way to buy them — replace a color when the printer flags it, not on a schedule. There is no extended-yield version of any of the three cartridges, so page count per swap is always the same 2,000. Every cartridge listed is a compatible replacement with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns behind it.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The chip in each cartridge tracks toner use and lets the SP C240SF report levels honestly, which matters on a shared machine where nobody wants to discover an empty cartridge mid-job. When you fit a fresh cartridge, pull the sealing tape out in one steady motion and push the cartridge home until it clicks; a cartridge left half-seated is the most common cause of a recognition error. Store your spares in their bags, standing upright in a cool, dry cupboard, and keep one black cartridge in reserve — on a hub printer, that single habit prevents most toner emergencies. Pages rated at 2,000 assume light 5% coverage, so photo-heavy color work will use a cartridge faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Aficio SP C240SF take?
Three cartridges: black 406046, cyan 406047 and magenta 406048. Each is rated for up to 2,000 pages, and each can be replaced independently of the others.
Do these cartridges fit any other printers?
Yes. The same three cartridges run in the Aficio SP C220 and the Aficio SP C221SF, among others — the full list of models is at the bottom of this page.
How many pages will I actually get from one cartridge?
The rating is up to 2,000 pages measured at 5% coverage, the industry standard. Everyday office documents land near that figure; dense color pages use toner faster and shorten cartridge life.
Are these cartridges the original Ricoh product?
They are compatible replacements matched to the originals for fit and yield, sold with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The SP C240SF shares its three cartridges with the rest of the SP C220 family: 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 C222DN, Aficio SP C222SF.