DSM 620
The Gestetner DSM 620 is Gestetner's name for the Ricoh Aficio 2020, the quickest machine in this multifunction family. Departments that needed the fastest engine in the series found it under either badge, and many of these workhorses are still running today. The cartridge it takes is the Type 1130D in black, Ricoh part number 888215, rated at approximately 9,000 pages, and that part number holds whichever badge is on the front panel.
Longevity is the story of this model. Fast machines get kept, and a DSM 620 that has been printing for years still asks for nothing more exotic than the family's shared cartridge. Because every model on the platform uses the same supply, toner for a machine of this age remains easy to find and sensibly priced, which is more than can be said for many printers of its generation.
Toner Cartridges for DSM 620
| Cartridge | Option | Color | Page 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?
A high-throughput machine argues for the 4-pack: the fastest engine in the family gets through its 9,000-page cartridges at the quickest rate, and the big pack delivers the lowest cost per cartridge while keeping the shelf stocked. The 2-pack works for a 620 in lighter rotation. Singles are there for occasional users who would rather not hold inventory. The cartridge never changes between options, and each one is backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
On a high-mileage machine, take ten extra seconds at swap time to brush any loose toner dust out of the empty cartridge bay with a dry, lint-free cloth before sliding the replacement in. Order when the low-toner warning first appears rather than when prints fade; the warning is timed to give you delivery room. Keep the incoming cartridge sealed until fitting day, and give it a gentle rock side to side so the toner inside starts out evenly spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ricoh model matches the Gestetner DSM 620?
The Ricoh Aficio 2020. The DSM 620 is the same machine under the Gestetner badge, which is why it uses the standard Ricoh Type 1130D cartridge.
What toner does it take, and what yield should I expect?
The Type 1130D black cartridge, part number 888215, rated at approximately 9,000 pages at 5% coverage.
Is toner still available for a machine of this age?
Yes. Compatible Type 1130D cartridges are stocked on this page as singles, 2-packs and 4-packs, so a DSM 620 can be kept in service without hunting for discontinued supplies.
Does the DSM 620 use the same cartridge as the DSM 615, 616 and 618?
It does. The entire platform family shares the Type 1130D, so one stock of cartridges can serve any mix of these models.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Speed aside, the DSM 620 draws from the same toner supply as every other member of the platform: 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 618D, 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.