FAX 1170L

The Ricoh FAX 1170L is a plain-paper laser fax machine that also handles everyday copying, so one desktop unit answers the phone line and the front desk at once. Both jobs run on the same supply: the AC104 black toner cartridge, part number 412672, good for roughly 3,500 pages per unit. Every cartridge listed here is a compatible replacement for that number, from a single box up to a 10-pack.

Machines like this tend to live where the public meets the business — a reception counter, a service desk, a small sales office — receiving orders and signed forms while also turning out the odd copy for a customer who is standing there waiting. That double duty is exactly why its toner deserves a little foresight: fax pages arrive on their own schedule, copies happen in bursts, and neither warns you before the cartridge gives out.

Toner Cartridges for FAX 1170L

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
412672 — one cartridge	Black	Up to 3,500 pages
412672 — pack of 2	Black	Up to 3,500 pages per cartridge
412672 — pack of 3	Black	Up to 3,500 pages per cartridge
412672 — pack of 5	Black	Up to 3,500 pages per cartridge
412672 — pack of 10	Black	Up to 3,500 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Every option on this page is the same compatible 412672 cartridge, so choose by how painful an empty machine would be. If the 1170L is your published fax number — the one on invoices, listings and the front door — treat a spare as mandatory rather than optional and start with the 2-pack: one cartridge in the machine, one on the shelf. Copying quietly doubles the drain on a fax-first unit, since a week of walk-up copies can rival a week of transmissions, so busier desks do better with the 3-pack or 5-pack. The 10-pack is for sites that run several AC104 machines and want one supply order to cover them all. At up to 3,500 pages a cartridge, even the middle packs represent a long stretch of unattended operation.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A fading fax is a nuisance; a fading copy handed to a waiting customer is worse, so swap on the first signs of pale output instead of nursing a cartridge along. Fitting the replacement takes a minute: open the machine, lift the old unit out, free the new one from its bag, pull the seal, and seat it firmly. If the first pages after a swap look light, remove the cartridge and rock it gently end to end — the toner may simply have settled during shipping. Store spares in a cool cupboard rather than beside a radiator, and keep the spent cartridge for recycling once the new one has proven itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cartridge fits the Ricoh FAX 1170L?

The AC104 black toner cartridge, part number 412672. It is the only supply the machine uses, covering both its fax printing and its copying.

Is the 1170L cartridge the same one the FAX 1130L takes?

Yes — the FAX 1130L runs on the identical 412672 cartridge, and so does the FAX 2210L; the cartridge is also cataloged under the AC104 name. One stock number can feed all of them.

How long does a cartridge last in a fax-and-copy machine?

The rating is up to 3,500 pages at standard coverage. Copy-heavy use lands lower than fax-only use, because copied originals often carry more toner per page than a received fax.

Can I buy in bulk for several machines?

Yes. Beyond singles, this page lists 2-packs, 3-packs, 5-packs and 10-packs, which is the economical way to supply several AC104 machines from one shelf.