DSM 616

Sold as the Gestetner DSM 616, this machine is Ricoh's Aficio 2016 in all but name: a compact multifunction copier-printer built for busy departments. The badge on the front panel is the only real difference, because the engine inside and the toner it feeds on are pure Ricoh. Its cartridge is the Type 1130D in black, part number 888215, with a rated yield of approximately 9,000 pages.

The DSM 616 lived the shared-department life: a team of people copying, printing and passing documents through one hardworking unit all day. Gestetner dealers backed it with the same service its Ricoh twin received, and many examples are still earning their keep. For whoever manages the office supplies, the pleasant consequence of all this badge engineering is that one cartridge type covers the whole platform, this model included.

Toner Cartridges for DSM 616

Cartridge	Pack	Color	Approx. yield
888215	Single	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages
888215	2-pack	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages per cartridge
888215	4-pack	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Departmental pace should drive the decision. A single cartridge is fine for a backup machine, but a DSM 616 in daily team service deserves at least one spare on the shelf, and the 4-pack brings the per-cartridge cost down for the busiest departments. There is no quality difference between pack sizes; the cartridges inside are identical Type 1130D units. Each is backed by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns, so buying ahead carries little risk.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Toner yields are quoted at 5% page coverage, and departmental paperwork varies wildly around that mark: a page of meeting notes sips toner, while a dense form or a page with a big shaded table header drinks it. When prints start to fade, open the cover and rock the installed cartridge gently side to side a few times; redistributing the remaining toner often restores even output for a while longer. Keep spare cartridges sealed, stored flat in a cool, dry place out of sunlight, and they will hold their quality until the day they are needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the DSM 616 take the same toner as the Aficio 2016?

Yes, exactly the same. The two machines share the same hardware, so the Ricoh Type 1130D cartridge, part number 888215, fits both without any modification.

How long does one cartridge last in departmental use?

The rating is approximately 9,000 pages at 5% coverage. Busy departments printing dense documents will see fewer pages, while text-light copying can stretch a cartridge further.

Can I buy this toner in multipacks?

Yes. The same Type 1130D cartridge is offered as a single, a 2-pack and a 4-pack on this page, with the larger packs lowering the cost per cartridge.

Is the compatible cartridge covered by any guarantee?

Every cartridge on this page carries a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and each unit is quality-tested to match the original's fit and rated yield.