DSM 618D
Automatic two-sided output distinguishes the Gestetner DSM 618D, the duplex-equipped version of the rebadged Aficio 2018 platform. Double-sided copies and prints finish themselves with nobody standing by to flip the stack, which saves both paper and handling time. The toner side of the machine is the family standard: the Type 1130D black cartridge, Ricoh part number 888215, good for approximately 9,000 pages.
Departments that produce reports, manuals and bound handouts are where the built-in duplexer earns its money, turning long documents two-sided by default and paying for itself in saved paper and saved trips back to the machine. A DSM 618D in that kind of service accumulates pages faster than its modest footprint suggests, because every sheet it finishes carries two printed sides.
Toner Cartridges for DSM 618D
| Cartridge | Pack size | Color | Yield per cartridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888215 | Single | Black | Approx. 9,000 pages |
| 888215 | Pack of 2 | Black | Approx. 9,000 pages |
| 888215 | Pack of 4 | Black | Approx. 9,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Duplexing changes your paper bill, not your toner cartridge: the rating stays at approximately 9,000 pages per Type 1130D unit whichever way you print. Long two-sided runs do mean the counter climbs steadily, so report-producing departments are well served by the 4-pack, which keeps several spares ready and lowers the per-cartridge cost. The 2-pack suits moderate use, and a single cartridge covers a quiet machine. Every pack contains the same cartridge, covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The duplex path does not alter how toner behaves in the machine. Yield is measured at 5% page coverage, so a two-sided page of dense text uses roughly the toner of the pages it carries, while the paper savings come free. If two-sided output starts to look light, resist replacing the cartridge immediately: remove it, rock it gently side to side to redistribute the remaining toner, and you will often get a useful run of pages more. Fit the new cartridge only when output fades again after rocking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the D in DSM 618D stand for?
Duplex. The machine has two-sided copying and printing built in, so double-sided documents are produced automatically without anyone turning pages over by hand.
Which toner does the DSM 618D use?
The Ricoh Type 1130D black toner cartridge, part number 888215, rated for approximately 9,000 pages. It is the same cartridge the rest of this platform family uses.
Does duplex printing use more toner per cartridge?
Toner consumption follows the printed content, and the yield rating counts pages at 5% coverage. Duplexing mainly saves paper, since two pages share one sheet, while each printed page still uses its normal share of toner.
Which pack suits a department printing long reports?
The 4-pack. Long two-sided jobs consume pages steadily, and keeping several cartridges on hand avoids a half-finished report run waiting on a delivery.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The duplex model shares its cartridge with the entire platform family, so one stock of toner covers: 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 618, 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.