415DSM

Gestetner's 415DSM is the brand's version of Ricoh's 15 ppm-class digital multifunction platform, sold through Gestetner dealers as a workgroup copier-printer. It takes the Type 1170D toner cartridge — Ricoh part 888260, also sold as 841718 or 885531 — rated near 7,000 pages. However it is labeled in your asset register, the cartridge to buy is this one.

The cross-brand equivalence deserves emphasis, because it widens the 415DSM's sourcing options considerably: the same cartridge is sold under Ricoh, Lanier and Savin part numbers for identical hardware. A workgroup machine that copies and prints all day benefits twice over — a high-stocking cartridge platform means replacements are easy to find, and a roughly 7,000-page yield means the machine is not constantly asking for attention.

Toner Cartridges for 415DSM

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Type 1170D (888260) — single cartridge	Black	Up to 7,000 pages
Type 1170D (888260) — 2-pack	Black	Up to 7,000 pages
Type 1170D (888260) — 4-pack	Black	Up to 7,000 pages

Which cartridge should you buy?

All three listings deliver the identical Type 1170D cartridge. The single cartridge covers a low-volume 415DSM. The 2-pack is the workgroup default, pairing the installed cartridge with a shelf spare so output never pauses for shipping. Departments that also run the Ricoh, Lanier or Savin twins of this platform should stock the 4-pack and let one pool of cartridges serve them all at a lower per-unit cost. Each is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A toner change on the 415DSM takes a couple of minutes: open the front cover, pull the exhausted Type 1170D straight out, and rock the replacement gently from side to side before fitting it, which levels the toner after its journey in the box. Remove the seal, slide the cartridge in until it seats, and close up. The near-7,000-page yield is calculated at about 5% page coverage, so workgroups producing dense manuals or reports should budget for a somewhat shorter cycle. Should output fade before the cartridge is spent, one remove-and-rock usually restores it temporarily. Keep spares sealed, flat and in a cool, dry place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner does the Gestetner 415DSM use?

The Type 1170D black toner cartridge. Ricoh lists it as part 888260; it is also sold as 841718 or 885531, and all three numbers describe the same cartridge.

Is the 415DSM cartridge the same as the DSM 415 cartridge?

Yes — the DSM 415 and 415DSM are sibling Gestetner models on the same platform, and the Type 1170D serves both.

How many pages does a workgroup get from one cartridge?

Near 7,000 pages at the standard 5% coverage estimate. Copy-heavy workgroups producing dense documents will see a lower count, light printing a higher one.

Can I buy this cartridge under a Lanier or Savin number instead?

The hardware is identical across the rebrands, so the cartridge is the same; this page sells it under the Ricoh number, 888260, which fits the 415DSM directly.