DSM 618
Under the hood of the Gestetner DSM 618 sits the Ricoh Aficio 2018, a mid-range black-and-white multifunction machine that balanced speed against footprint. Gestetner dealers sold the identical hardware to offices loyal to their badge, and the model earned a reputation for dependable daily output. It runs on one supply, Ricoh's Type 1130D black toner, part number 888215, rated for approximately 9,000 pages.
Middle-of-the-range machines like this are the ones that quietly do the bulk of an office's work: too busy to be an afterthought, compact enough to sit where the people are. Owners value them for output that simply shows up every day. That steadiness extends to the supply shelf, because the DSM 618's cartridge is the same unit the rest of its platform family uses, so there is never an exotic part to hunt down.
Toner Cartridges for DSM 618
| Cartridge | Format | Color | Rated yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888215 | Single cartridge | 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?
For a machine doing dependable daily duty, the 2-pack hits the sweet spot for most offices: fair per-cartridge pricing and a spare always ready when the low-toner warning appears. If this DSM 618 is the department's primary machine, stepping up to the 4-pack trims the cost of each cartridge further. A single is the right call only for genuinely occasional use. All are the identical Type 1130D cartridge, each with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns behind it.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A cartridge swap on this platform takes about a minute at the front cover. Let the machine finish its current cycle before opening it up, and slide the new cartridge in smoothly until it stops. A gentle side-to-side rock before installation levels the toner fill, which keeps the first run of pages evenly dark from top to bottom. When the old cartridge comes out, note that a cartridge reporting empty often still holds a little usable toner; a spare on hand means you never have to nurse it along.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Ricoh model is the DSM 618 based on?
The Ricoh Aficio 2018. The hardware is the same machine sold under the Gestetner badge, so Ricoh's Type 1130D toner, part number 888215, is the correct cartridge.
What cartridge does it take, and what is the yield?
The Type 1130D black cartridge, rated for approximately 9,000 pages at the standard 5% coverage used for yield measurements.
How many cartridges should we keep in stock?
At least one spare beyond the cartridge in the machine. Offices that run the DSM 618 as their main device often keep a 4-pack in the cupboard so reordering never becomes urgent.
Will a compatible cartridge print as well as the original?
The cartridges on this page are quality-tested to match the original's fit and yield specification, and they are backed by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Stocking toner for the DSM 618 also covers the rest of its platform family, since the same cartridge fits: Aficio 2015, Aficio 2016, Aficio 2016SPF, Aficio 2018, Aficio 2018D, Aficio 2020, Aficio 2020D, Aficio 2020DSPF, Aficio 2020SPF, DSM 615, DSM 616, DSM 616SPF, DSM 618D, DSM 620, DSM 6202SPF, DSM 620D, DSM 620DSPF, Lanier 116, Lanier 116SPF, Lanier 118, Lanier 118D, Lanier 120, Lanier 120D, Lanier 120DSPF, Lanier 120SPF, Lanier LD 115, Savin 4015, Savin 4018, Savin 4018D, Savin 8016, Savin 8016SPF, Savin 8020, Savin 8020D, Savin 8020DSPF, Savin 8020SPF.