MP 501SPFTL
Two paper trays are the whole point of this model. The Ricoh MP 501SPFTL takes the MP 501SPF multifunction platform and adds a second tray, so the machine holds more paper and pauses less often — and its toner keeps the same pace. Everything on this page is built around one cartridge, the 407823 black toner, rated for up to 25,000 pages. It is sold here as a single cartridge and in 2, 3, 5 and 10 packs.
A twin-tray MFP earns its floor space in offices that keep two kinds of stock ready at once, or that simply burn through paper fast enough that a single tray becomes a chore. Pairing that paper capacity with a 25,000-page cartridge means the 501SPFTL asks for supplies far less often than smaller desktop units, which is exactly what a shared workgroup machine should do.
Toner Cartridges for MP 501SPFTL
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 407823 (Single cartridge) | Black | Up to 25,000 pages |
| 407823 (2-pack) | Black | Up to 25,000 pages |
| 407823 (3-pack) | Black | Up to 25,000 pages |
| 407823 (5-pack) | Black | Up to 25,000 pages |
| 407823 (10-pack) | Black | Up to 25,000 pages |
Which cartridge should you buy?
There is only one cartridge decision here — how many at a time. A single 407823 already covers up to 25,000 pages, so a lightly used machine may run for a very long stretch on one unit. Busier offices should look at the multipacks: the 5 and 10 packs spread the same cartridge across months of printing and bring the cost of each page down, while also cutting how often anyone has to stop and reorder. The middle ground is the 2 or 3 pack, which keeps a spare on the shelf without stocking a deep supply. Because every option is the same cartridge, there is no wrong pick — only a question of how much printing you do between orders.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Each cartridge carries a chip the printer reads to confirm the cartridge and track remaining toner, so a swap is a drop-in job: open the front cover, pull the spent unit straight out and seat the new one until it clicks. Before installing, hold the cartridge level and rock it gently side to side a few times — this loosens toner that settled in shipping and helps the first pages print evenly. Yield figures assume pages with typical office coverage, so dense documents will finish a cartridge sooner than letter-light ones. Store unopened spares flat, in their boxes, in a cool dry spot away from direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the MP 501SPFTL use the same toner as the MP 501SPF?
Yes. The TL variant is a paper-handling difference, not a toner difference — both machines run on the 407823 black cartridge, and every listing on this page fits either model.
What do the two trays actually change for toner buying?
Nothing about the cartridge itself, but a twin-tray machine usually prints more between refills, so many owners pair it with a multipack and restock paper and toner on roughly the same relaxed schedule.
How many pages should I expect from one cartridge?
The rating is up to 25,000 pages under standard test coverage. Real life varies with what you print: text documents land close to the rating, while heavy graphics and solid fills use toner faster.
Which pack size fits a busy shared office?
The 5 or 10 pack. They lower the per-page cost and mean a toner warning never turns into an emergency order in the middle of a print run.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The 407823 cartridge is shared across this whole Ricoh family, so the same stock serves several machines: