Lanier 5612
The nameplate says Lanier, but the machine underneath is Ricoh's: the Lanier 5612 is the Lanier-badged twin of the Aficio 1013 black-and-white copier. It takes the identical cartridge — the 885257 black toner, sold as the Type 1150D — rated at up to 7,000 pages. If your copier says 5612 on the front, the cartridges on this page are its match; the badge difference stops at the logo.
Machines like this often arrive through leases, auctions and office moves, and the first supply order is exactly where the badge trips people up. There is no separate Lanier-only toner to hunt down: the 5612 drinks from the same cartridge pool as the whole 1013 platform, which makes it easy to stock — and easy to share cartridges across a mixed fleet wearing Ricoh, Lanier, Savin or Gestetner badges.
Toner Cartridges for Lanier 5612
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1150D (885257) Black Toner Cartridge — Single | Black | Up to 7,000 pages |
| Type 1150D (885257) Black Toner Cartridge — 2 Pack | Black | Up to 7,000 pages per cartridge |
| Type 1150D (885257) Black Toner Cartridge — 4 Pack | Black | Up to 7,000 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Think fleet first, pack size second. If the 5612 is one of several machines on this platform in your building, a 4-pack of the shared 885257 cartridge simplifies life: one box on the shelf can rescue any of them, whatever badge it wears. A lone 5612 with steady daily copying is well served by the 2-pack — one cartridge working, one waiting. Light, occasional use needs nothing more than singles ordered as required. In every case it is the same Type 1150D cartridge with the same up-to-7,000-page rating; you are only deciding how much shared insurance to keep on hand.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Because these compatible cartridges are built to the original's fit, the 5612 takes them with no modification or adjustment. When output begins to pale, remove the cartridge and rock it slowly from end to end — the toner inside levels out and frequently restores respectable density for a further stretch of work. Remember that the 7,000-page rating assumes about 5% coverage per page, so form-heavy or graphics-heavy copying will shorten a cartridge's life. Spares keep best sealed in their packaging, lying flat in a cool place out of direct sunlight, ready for the two-minute swap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the cartridges say Ricoh if my machine is a Lanier?
Because the 5612 is a badge-engineered Ricoh copier. Lanier sold the machine under its own name, but the design, the fit and the toner cartridge are Ricoh's Type 1150D platform.
Which toner does the Lanier 5612 use, and how long does it last?
It uses the 885257 black cartridge (Type 1150D), rated at up to 7,000 pages at standard coverage.
Which other printers use the 885257?
The whole 1013 platform family — Ricoh, Lanier, Savin and Gestetner versions of the same copier — shares this cartridge; the models are listed below.
Are the cartridges on this page original or compatible?
Compatible replacements, made to match the original cartridge's fit and page yield, and covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
One cartridge covers the entire badge family: Aficio 1013, Aficio 1013F, Aficio 1305, Aficio 1305P, Lanier 5613F, Savin 2513 and Savin 2513F.