Lanier LP226cn
Lanier's LP226cn is the rebadged twin of Ricoh's SP C420DN color laser — identical under the hood, networked and duplexing as standard, and fed by the same Type 145 cartridges. Black is 888308; the colors are 888311 in cyan, 888310 in magenta and 888309 in yellow, each rated for up to 15,000 pages. This page lists the black cartridge on its own and the complete four-color set.
Offices inherit Lanier badges in mergers, lease rollovers and second-hand purchases, and the badge swap raises a fair question: is Lanier toner different? For this machine it is not. The LP226cn and the Ricoh-badged SP C420DN share an engine and a supply list, so anything sold for one feeds the other. Order by the Type 145 part numbers, and the badge on the front panel stops mattering.
Toner Cartridges for Lanier LP226cn
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Ricoh CL4000DN (888308) Toner Cartridge Black | Black | Up to 15,000 pages |
| Compatible Ricoh CL4000DN (888308 888311 888310 888309) Toner Cartridge 4 Color Set | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | Up to 15,000 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
Two ways to buy cover two different situations. The single black 888308 suits the common case — black empties first in most offices, and at up to 15,000 pages even the single lasts a long while. The four-color set makes sense when several colors are running low together, when a machine is being returned to full service after sitting idle, or when a new site wants one box that resets every slot at once. What the set should not be is a reflex: if only one color is out, replacing just that color wastes nothing, while a set banks three cartridges you do not need yet.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each Type 145 cartridge carries its own chip, and the LP226cn reads them one by one — after a set change, give the machine a moment to recognize all four before judging the first print. Every rating in this family assumes 5% coverage; a 15,000-page cartridge printing dense color brochures will finish in a fraction of that count, which is normal, not a defect. Rock a fading cartridge side to side to level the powder before replacing it. Keep boxed spares in a cool spot away from sunlight, and hold one black in reserve if the machine is business-critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner does the Lanier LP226cn use?
The Type 145 family: 888308 black, 888311 cyan, 888310 magenta and 888309 yellow — each rated for up to 15,000 pages.
Is Lanier LP226cn toner the same as Ricoh SP C420DN toner?
Yes. The two machines are the same color laser under different badges, and their Type 145 cartridges are fully interchangeable.
Should I buy the four-color set or the single black?
Buy the single black when black alone is low — the usual case. Choose the set when several colors are low together or when you want every slot refreshed in one change.
Can I replace just one color?
Yes. Each color is a separate cartridge, so you only ever replace the one that is empty; the set simply bundles all four singles into one box.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The Type 145 family is shared by these models: Aficio CL4000DN, Aficio LP226cn, Aficio SP C410DN, Aficio SP C411DN, Aficio SP C420DN, Aficio SP C420DN LP226cn.