Aficio SP C431DN
The Ricoh Aficio SP C431DN takes the C430 platform and sharpens it: a faster, more capable workgroup color laser with networking and duplex built in, aimed at departments that live in color. Its supply list is reassuringly unchanged, the 821105 black cartridge at up to 24,000 pages, with 821108 cyan, 821107 magenta and 821106 yellow at up to 21,000 pages apiece. Same four numbers, same long replacement intervals.
Steady throughput on mixed documents is the C431DN's working character: text pages, color graphics and two-sided reports flowing through one shared queue. Machines like this anchor a department's output, so their supplies are judged on one criterion above all, how rarely they interrupt. Five-figure yields across all four slots mean interruptions are rare, and the shared platform means a supply shelf stocked for this machine also covers its closest relatives.
Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP C431DN
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 821105 (2-Pack) | Black | See product page |
| 821105 (3-Pack) | Black | See product page |
| 821105 (5-Pack) | Black | See product page |
| 821105 | Black | Up to 24,000 pages |
| 821108 | Cyan | Up to 21,000 pages |
| 821107 | Magenta | Up to 21,000 pages |
| 821106 | Yellow | Up to 21,000 pages |
| 821108, 821107, 821106 (6-Color Set) | Cyan, magenta, yellow | See product page |
| 821108, 821107, 821106 (3-Color Set) | Cyan, magenta, yellow | See product page |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Plan around the black cartridge: it carries the text load and, despite the 24,000-page rating, usually cycles first, so the black multipacks in 2, 3 and 5 counts are the workhorse purchase. Colors at 21,000 pages apiece can be replaced singly as each one finally fades; when a color-critical project looms, the 3- or 6-count color sets bring cyan, magenta and yellow back to full together. Every cartridge on this page is a compatible unit with a functioning chip, a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns behind it.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The printer reads a chip on each cartridge to verify the unit and track what remains, and the compatible cartridges here are chipped to match. The swap itself is unhurried and simple: note the number, tilt the new cartridge gently side to side so the powder inside loosens, and seat it in the matching color bay until it locks. Store spares flat and sealed, out of sunlight and away from heat sources. Keep the 5% coverage basis of the ratings in mind, because a department printing dense color will cycle cartridges sooner than the headline numbers suggest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner fits the SP C431DN?
The set is 821105 black, 821106 yellow, 821107 magenta and 821108 cyan, the same four cartridges as the SP C430DN. Match the six-digit number on the old cartridge when you reorder.
How many pages should I expect from the black cartridge?
Up to 24,000 pages under standard test coverage. Mixed departmental output typically lands below that, but the cartridge is built for months of service between changes either way.
Can I buy the colors as a set?
Yes. Cyan, magenta and yellow are bundled in 3- and 6-count color sets on this page, alongside the individual singles for one-at-a-time replacement.
Does the high-security C431DN-HS use different toner?
No. The Aficio SP C431DN-HS runs on this same cartridge set, as does the Aficio SP C430DN, so one stock of spares covers the family.
More printers that use the same cartridges
These cartridges also keep the following family members running: Aficio SP C430DN, Aficio SP C431DN-HS, Aficio SP C431DNHT, Aficio SP C431DNHW, Aficio SP C435DN, Aficio SP C440DN.