DSM 6202SPF

Gestetner put its richest configuration of this copier platform on the market as the DSM 6202SPF: a network-connected multifunction machine that scans, prints, faxes and copies from a single chassis, matching the top SPF trim Ricoh sold under its own badge. However many of those four jobs a given office actually uses, every printed or copied page comes out of one black cartridge — the Type 1130D, carried under Ricoh part number 888215 and rated for approximately 9,000 pages. This page stocks the compatible version of that cartridge in single, 2-pack and 4-pack form.

Machines specced this completely were usually bought to anchor an office's whole document workflow, and many are still doing exactly that years later. That staying power is good news for whoever orders the supplies: instead of tracking a different cartridge for the copier, the printer and the fax, the storeroom shelf holds one box. When a DSM 6202SPF finally runs dry, the swap takes minutes and all four functions are back at once — as long as a spare was on hand when the warning appeared.

Toner Cartridges for DSM 6202SPF

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Type 1130D (888215)	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages
Type 1130D (888215) 2 Pack	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages per cartridge
Type 1130D (888215) 4 Pack	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

Start from how much this machine matters to your office. A standalone printer sitting idle for a day is an annoyance; a 6202SPF sitting idle takes copying, scanning output and fax printing down with it, so the real question is how much downtime an empty cartridge costs you. The single cartridge suits light, occasional use. The 2-pack keeps one cartridge working and one waiting, which is the sensible default for an office that relies on the machine daily. Sites that run heavy copy and print volume through it should take the 4-pack: every option holds the identical cartridge at the same roughly 9,000-page rating, and the multipacks simply lower the price you pay per cartridge while cutting how often you reorder.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Yield figures for this cartridge assume about 5% toner coverage per page, so dense handouts and bold graphics will empty it sooner than plain correspondence does. When output starts to fade, take the cartridge out and rock it gently from side to side a few times; redistributing the toner inside often restores even, dark prints for a while longer. Keep the replacement sealed in its bag until the moment you fit it, store it flat in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight, and pull the protective strip fully clear before sliding the new unit home until it seats with a click.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridge does the DSM 6202SPF take?

The DSM 6202SPF runs on the black Type 1130D cartridge, Ricoh part number 888215, rated for approximately 9,000 pages. It is the only toner this machine uses — copying, printing and printed fax output all draw on the same cartridge.

Are the cartridges on this page original Gestetner parts?

No. They are compatible replacements built to match the original Type 1130D's fit and page yield, and each one is covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns. The machine cannot tell the difference in fit; the difference is what you pay.

Do scanning and faxing use up toner?

Scanning uses none — it only creates a digital file. Faxing consumes toner only when an incoming fax is printed onto paper, and outgoing faxes sent from a scan use none at all.

Print quality has gone pale on one side. Is the cartridge finished?

Not necessarily. Uneven fading usually means the remaining toner has settled to one side of the cartridge. Remove it, rock it gently side to side to level the toner, and refit it — most users get many more clean pages before a replacement is truly needed.