DSM735E
Gestetner's DSM735E is the rebranded twin of Ricoh's Aficio MP 3500-class digital copier, built around the same proven engine that defined mid-volume office workgroups for a generation. The badge on the door changed; the appetite did not. It runs on the Ricoh MP 3500 black toner cartridge, part number 884922 (also cataloged as Type MP4500A), rated for roughly 30,000 pages per cartridge.
Machines of this class earned their place as corridor workhorses: a shared copier-printer that a whole workgroup feeds with reports, forms and copies from morning to close. The DSM735E was specified for exactly that mid-volume rhythm, and a 30,000-page cartridge suits it — toner changes are occasional events rather than a weekly chore, and one spare on the shelf covers the gap whenever a change does come due.
Toner Cartridges for DSM735E
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 884922 — Single cartridge | Black | 30,000 pages |
| 884922 — 2 Pack | Black | 30,000 pages |
| 884922 — 4 Pack | Black | 30,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Every option above is the identical MP 3500 cartridge with the same 30,000-page rating, so the choice is purely about stocking depth. A single cartridge is the right call for a lightly used machine or a first trial of the compatible supply. The 2-pack fits the typical workgroup pattern best: one cartridge in the machine, one in the cabinet, and no gap while the next order ships. Offices running several machines from this family should look at the 4-pack, which lowers the per-cartridge price and means one order restocks the whole fleet. Because this cartridge is shared across dozens of Ricoh, Gestetner, Lanier and Savin models, buying the larger pack rarely risks stranded stock.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The cartridge's chip lets the DSM735E identify the new unit at installation and report toner levels as it works. Treat the 30,000-page rating as a benchmark rather than a promise: it assumes the standard 5% coverage of a typical text page, and copy-heavy or graphics-heavy work will land lower. If prints begin to lighten before the cartridge is truly empty, a gentle side-to-side rock redistributes the toner inside and often restores density for the remaining pages. Store unopened cartridges flat, away from direct sunlight and heat, and pull the sealing strip fully before fitting a new one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Gestetner DSM735E take?
It takes the Ricoh MP 3500 black toner cartridge, part number 884922, rated for approximately 30,000 pages at 5% coverage.
Will Ricoh-branded MP 3500 toner work in a Gestetner machine?
Yes. The DSM735E is a rebranded Ricoh platform, so the Ricoh MP 3500 cartridge is the correct supply regardless of which badge is on the copier. That shared design is why one cartridge serves the whole family listed below.
How many pages does one 884922 cartridge print?
Approximately 30,000 pages under the standard ISO measurement at 5% page coverage. Real-world totals vary with the density of what you print and copy.
What is the difference between the single, 2-pack and 4-pack?
Nothing but quantity and per-cartridge price. All three contain the same compatible MP 3500 cartridge; the multipacks simply bundle more of them at a lower cost each.
More printers that use the same cartridges
One cartridge covers an unusually wide fleet, because Ricoh sold this engine under its own name and through three sister brands. Within Gestetner it also feeds the DSM745E. Lanier's versions of the platform are the Lanier LD 050SPF, Lanier LD050B, Lanier LD050SP, Lanier LD140G, Lanier LD140SP, Lanier LD150G, Lanier LD150SP, Lanier LD335, Lanier LD345, Lanier LD345SP. and the Savin-badged machines on the same cartridge include the Savin 3500, Savin 4000, Savin 4000B, Savin 4000SP, Savin 4000SPF, Savin 4001G, Savin 4001SP, Savin 4002SP, Savin 4500, Savin 5000, Savin 5000B, Savin 5000SP, Savin 5000SPF, Savin 5001G, Savin 5001SP, Savin 5002, Savin 5002SP, Savin 8035E, Savin 8045E, Savin 9040B.