Lanier LD050B
The B suffix on Lanier's LD050B marks the base configuration of the LD050 multifunction line — the no-frills workhorse of the family. Under the badge it runs the same Ricoh MP-generation engine as the LD050SP and the fax-equipped LD 050SPF, so it feeds on the identical Ricoh MP 3500 black toner, part number 884922, at roughly 30,000 pages per cartridge. Fewer features, same long-running consumable economics.
The base model exists for buyers who need the engine and nothing else: a satellite office that prints and copies locally, a back-office corner where network extras would go unused. What Lanier left off the specification sheet was feature trim, not substance — the print engine, the paper handling and the toner system are the family's standard hardware, which is why the LD050B delivers the same cost per page as its better-equipped siblings.
Toner Cartridges for Lanier LD050B
| 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?
There is exactly one cartridge for this machine, offered as a single or in 2-pack and 4-pack bundles, all rated at about 30,000 pages. Owners of a base-configuration machine are usually watching costs closely, and the multipacks are where the per-cartridge price falls — a 2-pack keeps a working reserve, while a 4-pack makes sense if the same office also runs other family models on the shared supply. A single cartridge is the low-commitment route for a lightly used LD050B. Whichever size you choose, you are buying the same compatible cartridge that serves the entire LD050 range, so upgrading the machine later never strands your toner stock.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The installation routine is the family's standard one: the new cartridge slides in, its chip registers with the machine, and the toner counter starts again from full. The roughly 30,000-page yield is quoted at 5% coverage, so offices printing dense forms or heavy graphics should expect somewhat fewer pages in practice. A base model in a quiet corner can sit for long stretches between changes; keep its spare cartridge sealed in the box until the day it is needed, stored flat and out of direct sunlight, so the toner inside stays evenly distributed and ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Lanier LD050B use?
The Ricoh MP 3500 black toner cartridge, part number 884922, rated for approximately 30,000 pages.
Is the LD050B toner different from the toner for the SP and SPF versions?
No. The LD050SP and LD 050SPF take the very same 884922 cartridge. The differences between the three models are in their feature sets, not in their toner.
How many pages will I get from one cartridge?
Around 30,000 pages at the standard 5% coverage measurement. Lighter text work can stretch that; heavy coverage shortens it.
Are the cartridges on this page original or compatible?
Compatible. They are built to match the original's fit and page yield, and they come with a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
More printers that use the same cartridges
That one-cartridge simplicity extends well beyond the LD050 trio, because the engine underneath was a Ricoh platform sold across four brands. Gestetner's machines on the supply are the DSM735E, DSM745E. The wider Lanier family running it includes the Lanier LD 050SPF, Lanier LD050SP, Lanier LD140G, Lanier LD140SP, Lanier LD150G, Lanier LD150SP, Lanier LD335, Lanier LD345, Lanier LD345SP. and Savin's equivalents span 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.