DSM 620DSPF
Every option ticked: the Gestetner DSM 620DSPF combines the fastest engine in its series with duplexing and full network scan, print and fax functions. It stands at the top of the Gestetner-badged lineup, identical to its Ricoh twin, the Aficio 2020DSPF, in every specification. For all its flagship equipment, it feeds on one modest supply: the Type 1130D black cartridge, Ricoh part number 888215, rated for approximately 9,000 pages.
Few compact machines of its era offered this combination of speed, duplexing and complete network multifunction features in a single unit, which is why the 620DSPF was bought as a consolidation machine: one device at the center of a workgroup's copying, printing, scanning and faxing. Flagships like this accumulate pages from every direction at once, and the simplicity of a single shared cartridge is a genuine operational relief.
Toner Cartridges for DSM 620DSPF
| Cartridge | Pack | 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?
The costliest toner outage is the one that stops the office's central machine, so the governing rule for a 620DSPF is simple: always hold a spare. The 4-pack makes that policy cheapest, dropping the per-cartridge price while stocking the cupboard for months of flagship duty. The 2-pack suits a lighter workgroup, and a single cartridge is fine as an emergency top-up. Inside every box is the same Type 1130D, backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
A full-feature machine runs a short recognition routine after a cartridge swap; let it finish before sending the next job, and do not open the cover mid-cycle. Store spare cartridges away from heat vents and sunlight, lying flat and still sealed. Just before fitting, rock the new cartridge gently from side to side to level the toner bed. And remember that the rated 9,000 pages assumes 5% coverage, so a flagship printing dense workgroup documents will cycle through cartridges faster than the headline number suggests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Gestetner DSM 620DSPF use?
The Ricoh Type 1130D black toner cartridge, part number 888215, rated for approximately 9,000 pages at 5% page coverage.
Is it really the same machine as the Ricoh version?
Yes. The DSM 620DSPF and the Ricoh Aficio 2020DSPF are identical in specification, differing only in the badge on the front, so Ricoh's Type 1130D cartridge is the correct supply.
What is the difference between the single, 2-pack and 4-pack?
Nothing but quantity and price per cartridge. All three options contain the same Type 1130D compatible cartridge; the multipacks simply bundle more of them at a lower cost each.
Which other models use this cartridge?
Every member of the platform family listed below, from the Gestetner DSM range to the Ricoh Aficio 2015-to-2020 line and the Lanier and Savin equivalents.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The flagship shares its modest cartridge with the whole platform family: 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 620, DSM 6202SPF, DSM 620D, 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.