Lanier MP 301SPF

The Lanier MP 301SPF brings print, copy, scan and fax together in a compact multifunction unit aimed at small workgroups. It wears a Lanier badge, but underneath sits Ricoh's compact MFP platform, and it feeds on a single black cartridge: the 841714, rated for up to 8,000 pages. Every listing on this page is that same cartridge in a different quantity — a single for an occasional swap, a 2-pack for a working shelf, or a 4-pack for offices that would rather not think about toner again for a long while.

Many of these machines reached their offices through Lanier dealers and service agreements, so the Lanier name on the front panel is the one the staff know. That badge changes nothing about supplies: the engine, the cartridge bay and the toner itself are shared with the Ricoh-badged version of the same design. Ordering by the 841714 part number, rather than by the badge, is the surest way to land on the right box, and the compatible cartridges stocked here are built and tested against that number.

Toner Cartridges for Lanier MP 301SPF

Which cartridge should you buy?

With one cartridge code in play, the only real decision is quantity. A single cartridge suits a lightly used machine in a corner office, where 8,000 rated pages can stretch across many months. A 2-pack fits a small team that prints every day: one cartridge goes into the machine and the second waits as a shelf spare, so a low-toner warning never turns into a stopped job. The 4-pack carries the lowest cost per cartridge and makes sense for workgroups that share one MP 301SPF for the whole office's letters, forms and reports. There is no standard-versus-high-yield split to weigh here and no color set to plan around — the 841714 is the only cartridge this machine accepts, which keeps the buying decision refreshingly simple. The one mistake worth avoiding is ordering only when the machine stops.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Each compatible cartridge on this page carries a working chip, so the MP 301SPF recognizes it on installation and reports toner levels normally. Seat the cartridge firmly until it clicks, and remove the protective seal in one straight pull before it goes in. If pages start to fade while the counter still shows toner remaining, take the cartridge out and rock it gently from side to side — that levels the toner inside and often restores even coverage for the pages that are left. Keep spares sealed in their bags, stored flat and away from direct heat, and hold at least one spare if the machine supports a whole team; an 8,000-page cartridge has a habit of emptying in the middle of the busiest week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridge does the Lanier MP 301SPF take?

It takes one black cartridge, the 841714, rated for up to 8,000 pages. Everything listed on this page is that cartridge, sold as a single, a 2-pack or a 4-pack, so any of them will fit and work.

Is the cartridge for this Lanier the same one the Ricoh-badged version uses?

Yes. The Lanier MP 301SPF shares its engine and cartridge with its Ricoh-badged counterpart; only the badge on the front differs. A cartridge built for the 841714 specification fits both machines.

How many pages will I actually get from one cartridge?

The 8,000-page figure is measured at 5% page coverage, the industry standard. Pages dense with text, tables or graphics use more toner and shorten the count, while light everyday documents can run past it. Treat the rating as a planning guide rather than a promise.

Are the cartridges on this page original Lanier cartridges?

No — they are compatible replacements built for this machine, quality-tested before they ship. They are backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and using them does not change the cartridge fit or the way the printer operates.

More printers that use the same cartridges

The same 841714 cartridge also feeds the Aficio MP 301SP and the Savin MP 301SPF.