Ricoh Aficio SP C252DN Toner Cartridges (Compatible)

Aficio SP C252DN

The Ricoh Aficio SP C252DN is what the entry-level color laser grows up into: automatic duplex and network connectivity as standard, and a toner family with real workgroup stamina. Black is the 407653 at up to 6,500 pages, flanked by the 407654 cyan, 407655 magenta and 407656 yellow at up to 6,000 pages each. That near-tripling of cartridge life over entry models is the quiet reason teams step up to this machine.

Workgroups that outgrew a starter printer usually did so on volume, and the C252DN answers with headroom and supplies that last months instead of weeks. It stays compact enough for a department corner while feeding on cartridges that do not need constant attention. For the person who orders the supplies, the difference shows up as fewer, calmer reorders, and as a short list of numbers, 407653 through 407656, that covers the machine completely.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C252DN

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
407653, 407654, 407655, 407656 (4-Color Set)	Black, cyan, magenta, yellow	See product page
407653 (2-Pack)	Black	See product page
407653 (3-Pack)	Black	See product page
407653 (5-Pack)	Black	See product page
407653	Black	Up to 6,500 pages
407654	Cyan	Up to 6,000 pages
407655	Magenta	Up to 6,000 pages
407656	Yellow	Up to 6,000 pages
407653, 407654, 407655, 407656 (5-Color Set)	Black, cyan, magenta, yellow	See product page
407653, 407654, 407655, 407656 (8-Color Set)	Black, cyan, magenta, yellow	See product page
407654, 407655, 407656 (6-Color Set)	Cyan, magenta, yellow	See product page
407654, 407655, 407656 (3-Color Set)	Cyan, magenta, yellow	See product page

Which cartridge should you buy?

The yield gap between black and colors is small here, so planning is straightforward: black still leads in most offices, but each color cartridge is close behind in rating, which makes the full four-color set a sensible scheduled refresh when levels converge. Between refreshes, single colors cover individual empties, and black 2-, 3- and 5-packs keep the hardest-working slot stocked. The 5- and 8-count full sets and the 3- and 6-count color-only sets serve offices running several machines from this family. Every cartridge on this page is a compatible unit with a working chip, backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A chip on each cartridge identifies the unit to the printer and feeds its toner-level estimates, and these compatible cartridges carry chips that register the same way. When one runs out, note the number on the label, since 407653 to 407656 each belong to exactly one slot, then tilt the replacement gently side to side to loosen the powder and push it in until it seats. Keep spares sealed and stored flat in a cool spot. Yields are rated at roughly 5% page coverage, so graphics-rich documents will always finish a cartridge ahead of the number on the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner set fits the SP C252DN?

The set is 407653 black, 407654 cyan, 407655 magenta and 407656 yellow. It is this model's own family and does not interchange with smaller Ricoh color sets, so check the number on your old cartridge before ordering.

How many pages does each cartridge print?

Black leads at up to 6,500 pages and each color reaches up to 6,000 pages at standard coverage. That puts far more distance between replacements than entry-level cartridges manage, which is most of the point of stepping up to this model.

Does the SP C252SF take these cartridges?

Yes. The Aficio SP C252SF multifunction is built on the same engine and uses this identical four-cartridge set, so everything listed here fits it.

One color is out but black is fine. What should I order?

Just the empty color, by its number: 407654, 407655 or 407656. The slots are independent, and the color-only sets above are worth it only when two or three colors are running low together.