Aficio SP4520DN

For offices that print but rarely copy, the Ricoh Aficio SP 4520DN delivers the same toner-based engine as the Aficio MP401SPF multifunction in a streamlined printer-only chassis. Automatic duplex and network connectivity come standard for shared departmental duty, and it runs on the 841886 black cartridge, rated for up to 10,400 pages. Skip the scanner hardware and put the savings toward toner instead.

Print-only departments get maximum pages per dollar this way. The SP 4520DN is the machine for a team whose documents are born digital and only ever need to leave as paper: no feeder to maintain, no scanner glass to clean, just a shared network printer with departmental stamina. Because it shares its engine and cartridge with the multifunction model, it also slots into an existing supply routine without adding a new cartridge number.

Toner Cartridges for Aficio SP4520DN

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
841886	Black	Up to 10,400 pages
841886 2 Pack	Black	Up to 10,400 pages
841886 4 Pack	Black	Up to 10,400 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

One cartridge, three pack sizes. The 841886 lasts up to 10,400 pages, so even a busy print-only department changes toner infrequently; a single cartridge is a perfectly sound stocking choice where the machine is one of several. Where the SP 4520DN carries a whole department alone, a 2-pack or 4-pack removes the only real risk - an empty machine waiting on a delivery - at a lower cost per cartridge. There is nothing else to decide: no color, no high-yield alternative, no drum on the list. If the office also runs the Aficio MP401SPF, one shared multipack stock covers both machines.

Chip, toner and everyday use

The compatible 841886 cartridges on this page include a working chip, so the SP 4520DN recognizes the cartridge and reports levels over the network like the original. Changeover is a quick front-access swap. Before fitting, rock the cartridge gently a few times to loosen toner that settled in transit, and push it in until it seats. The up to 10,400-page rating assumes standard coverage; heavy duplex report runs will draw the cartridge down faster. Store the spare flat and sealed, away from heat and sunlight, and an even fade across the page is your signal that the swap is due.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Ricoh Aficio SP 4520DN use?

The 841886 black toner cartridge (also marked MP 401), rated for up to 10,400 pages per cartridge. It is the only supply item this printer needs.

Is the SP 4520DN a printer only, or does it copy and scan?

Printer only. It takes the multifunction engine of the Aficio MP401SPF and drops the scanner and feeder hardware, keeping automatic duplex and network printing for shared departmental use.

Do you sell multipacks for this model?

Yes - alongside the single cartridge there are 2-packs and 4-packs of the 841886 black, all listed in the table above.

Are these compatible cartridges?

Yes. Every cartridge listed here is a compatible replacement made for the SP 4520DN, with a working chip, and they carry a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.