730
Growing offices that liked the idea of the smaller Gestetner multifunction models but needed more room to expand are the audience for the Gestetner 730. It keeps the same straightforward copy, print and scan operation, steps up in capacity, and feeds from the familiar Type 2120D black cartridge, part number 888169, which delivers about 11,000 pages per install.
The 730 is an upgrade path that does not punish you for upgrading. Because it shares its supply with the machines below it in the range, an office moving up keeps the same toner stock, the same ordering routine and the same spare on the shelf. The extra headroom simply means the machine stays comfortable for longer as print volumes climb.
Toner Cartridges for the Gestetner 730
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2120D (888169) | Black | Approx. 11,000 pages |
| Type 2120D (888169) 2 Pack | Black | Approx. 11,000 pages per cartridge |
| Type 2120D (888169) 4 Pack | Black | Approx. 11,000 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Think in terms of growth rather than cartridge types, since all three listings contain the identical Type 2120D unit. A single cartridge is the tidy choice while volumes are still modest. Once the 730 becomes the office default printer, the 2 Pack earns its place: one cartridge working, one in reserve, and no gap between an empty machine and a delivery. Offices standardizing on this platform across several models often buy the 4 Pack, because the same 888169 cartridge drops into the 725, the 2712 and many Lanier, Savin and Ricoh equivalents. Multipacks cost less per cartridge than singles, so the bigger box is also the cheaper habit at volume.
Chip, toner and everyday use
These compatible cartridges ship with the recognition chip fitted, so the 730 tracks remaining toner and warns you in good time. Swap the cartridge when print turns uneven rather than waiting for completely blank pages; running a cartridge to absolute empty can leave the next one printing its first pages pale while toner settles into the system. A gentle side-to-side rock before installation evens out the toner fill after transit. As with all yield ratings, the 11,000-page figure is based on about 5% coverage per page, and storage matters too: sealed, flat and out of direct sunlight is how spares stay ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner fits the Gestetner 730?
The Type 2120D (888169) black toner cartridge. Every listing on this page, single through 4-pack, is that cartridge.
We upgraded from a 725. Can we use our leftover cartridges?
Yes. The 725 and 730 take the same Type 2120D supply, so existing stock carries straight over to the new machine.
How many pages does one cartridge print?
Approximately 11,000 pages at the standard 5% coverage measurement. Text-heavy office documents track close to that; coverage-dense work reduces it.
Do the multipacks contain a different cartridge?
No. The 2-pack and 4-pack contain the same cartridge as the single, just bundled, which is why the per-cartridge price drops as the box gets bigger.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The 730 sits in the middle of a broad shared-supply family; its Type 2120D cartridge also fits these models: 2212, 2712, 725, Aficio 1022, Aficio 1027, Aficio 1032, Aficio 2022, Aficio 2027, Aficio 2032, Aficio 2550, Aficio 3010, Aficio 3025, Aficio 3030, Aficio 3350, Aficio 3351, Aficio 3352, Aficio MP-2510, DSM 627, Lanier 230, Lanier 330, Lanier 5622, Lanier 5627, Lanier 5632, Lanier LD-225, Lanier LD-325, Savin 2522, Savin 2527, Savin 8025, Savin 8030.