Savin 4001SP
As Savin's refreshed take on the 4000SP formula, the 4001SP pairs networked multifunction capability with the updated 4001 chassis from Ricoh's MP generation. The refresh stopped at the hardware, though: it kept the family's long-running consumable, the 884922 black toner, good for roughly 30,000 pages per cartridge. Departments stepping up from the older model keep their toner shelf exactly as it was.
That continuity is the quiet advantage of the 4001SP. An office can retire a 4000SP, slide this networked successor into the same spot, and find that the spare cartridges already in the cabinet still fit. Shared print queues and scanning serve a modern workgroup, while supply management stays stubbornly old-fashioned: one cartridge, one shelf location, no retraining.
Toner Cartridges for Savin 4001SP
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 884922 — single cartridge | Black | Approx. 30,000 pages |
| 884922 — 2-pack | Black | Approx. 30,000 pages each |
| 884922 — 4-pack | Black | Approx. 30,000 pages each |
Which cartridge should you buy?
If the 4001SP is replacing an older family member, begin by counting the cartridges already in storage — the 884922 single you may already own fits this machine, so a fresh single only makes sense once that stock runs down. For a workgroup that prints steadily all week, the 2-pack keeps a reserve beside the machine and avoids mid-project scrambles. Sites running a mixed fleet of 4000- and 4001-generation units usually settle on the 4-pack, since a single cartridge type feeds every machine and bulk buying lowers the cost of each one. Whichever size you pick, the cartridge itself does not change. Compatible cartridges here include a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.
Chip, toner and everyday use
Treat the quoted 30,000-page figure as an estimate built on 5% coverage pages; mixed office output lands somewhere around it rather than exactly on it. A practical habit for networked machines: check the toner status from the print queue before launching an unusually long run, and swap in the spare first if the level looks marginal. When you do change cartridges, keep the old one in its box until the new one has printed clean test pages, and store the reserve flat, sealed and out of direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
My office upgraded from the 4000SP — do our spare cartridges still fit?
Yes. The 4001SP uses the same 884922 black cartridge as its predecessor, rated at roughly 30,000 pages, so existing stock carries straight over.
Is the 4001SP a color machine?
No, this is a monochrome model. It runs on the single black cartridge listed here, which keeps both ordering and replacement simple.
Which pack should a workgroup of ten choose?
The 2-pack is the usual fit: one cartridge working in the machine and one waiting, which matches the steady pace of a shared networked unit.
How long will one cartridge last in calendar terms?
That depends entirely on monthly volume. At a few thousand pages a month, a single 30,000-page cartridge can serve for the better part of a year.
More printers that use the same cartridges
Upgraders are not alone — the cartridge also serves every one of these related models: DSM735E, DSM745E, Lanier LD 050SPF, Lanier LD050B, Lanier LD050SP, Lanier LD140G, Lanier LD140SP, Lanier LD150G, Lanier LD150SP, Lanier LD335, Lanier LD345, Lanier LD345SP, Savin 3500, Savin 4000, Savin 4000B, Savin 4000SP, Savin 4000SPF, Savin 4001G, 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.