Savin 4018

The Savin 4018 mirrors Ricoh's Aficio 2018, hitting a sweet spot of speed and footprint that made it a natural step up for departments leaving smaller copiers behind. It is a black-and-white multifunction machine with a reputation for reliability — many stayed in service for years — and it prints everything through a single black cartridge, the Type 1130D, listed under part number 888215 and rated at approximately 9,000 pages.

Long working lives change the supply question. A machine that outlasts several rounds of office reorganization does not need exotic consumables; it needs the same cartridge, available year after year, at a predictable cost. That is the quiet strength of the 4018's arrangement: one well-known part number feeds it, and departments that standardized on this family could stock a single cartridge type for every unit in the corridor.

Toner Cartridges for Savin 4018

One cartridge feeds the 4018, offered here as a single and in two multipacks:

Cartridge	Color	Page Yield
Type 1130D 888215 — Single	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages
Type 1130D 888215 — 2 Pack	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages per cartridge
Type 1130D 888215 — 4 Pack	Black	Approx. 9,000 pages per cartridge

Which cartridge should you buy?

For a department machine, plan around continuity rather than the cheapest single order. The 2-pack is the rhythm most 4018 owners settle into: fit one, shelve one, and reorder the day the spare goes in, so the machine never waits on a delivery. Choose the single if you are trying a compatible cartridge in this machine for the first time, or if the 4018 is a low-use backup unit. Step up to the 4-pack when the department's volume is heavy, or when sister machines from the same family draw on the same stock — the per-cartridge price is lowest there, and a 9,000-page rating per cartridge means even the big box gets used. Every option contains the identical Type 1130D cartridge.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Page yields are quoted at 5% coverage, so a cartridge that delivers around 9,000 pages of memos and letters will deliver fewer of coverage-heavy reports — that is arithmetic, not a fault. Fit the new cartridge with its seal fully removed and the unit slid home until it seats; the 4018 reads it immediately. If a nearly finished cartridge starts printing pale streaks, a gentle side-to-side shake levels the remaining toner and usually buys enough good pages to finish the job while the replacement ships. Spares keep best in their sealed packaging, away from heat and damp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Savin 4018 use the same toner as the Ricoh Aficio 2018?

Yes — the two are the same platform under different badges, and both run the Type 1130D black cartridge, part number 888215. A cartridge bought for one badge fits the other.

Why is exactly the same cartridge sold three ways on this page?

Because offices buy differently. The listings differ only in quantity — one, two or four of the same 888215 cartridge — with the multipacks priced lower per cartridge for buyers who stock ahead.

How will I know the cartridge is nearly empty?

Output is the tell: prints gradually lighten, and dark areas may look washed out. A gentle shake of the cartridge can even the toner out temporarily, but treat fading as the signal to fit the spare.

What warranty covers these compatible cartridges?

They are covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns, and they are built to match the original Type 1130D's fit and approximately 9,000-page yield.