Ricoh 408344-408347 Toner Cartridges
Get reliable office output with genuine Ricoh 408344-408347 toner cartridges, available in standard single replacements and a full four-colour bundle. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Black text documents deplete the 408344 cartridge at a different rate to the colour components, making individual tracking essential. Page yields are determined using the ISO/IEC 19798 international standard for colour toner evaluation.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408344 | Standard | Black | 6,900 | $0.035 |
| 408345 | Standard | Cyan | 6,300 | $0.038 |
| 408346 | Standard | Magenta | 6,300 | $0.038 |
| 408347 | Standard | Yellow | 6,300 | $0.038 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
Businesses printing full-colour proposals save immediately by opting for the 408344-408347 four-pack bundle, which reduces the total financial layout compared to acquiring all four genuine cartridges separately. Orders are dispatched from local fulfillment hubs in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth to minimise office downtime. Every purchase is backed by our official Returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). Stocking up ensures your workplace retains access to reliable Ricoh toner cartridges when a specific colour runs low.
Pro Tip
Laser printers draw a tiny amount of colour toner during initial startup calibration cycles even if you are only printing mono documents, so keeping all four cartridges active avoids a sudden system lock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my printer show low yellow toner when I only print black text documents?
Ricoh laser printers engage all four cartridges during the power-up calibration routine to maintain printhead alignment and protect components, consuming a fractional amount of colour toner over time regardless of your document settings.
Can I replace just the 408344 black cartridge and leave empty colour cartridges inside?
The printer requires all slots to contain operational cartridges with valid microchips to complete its internal safety checks; an entirely empty or missing colour cartridge will trigger an error screen and halt all mono printing operations.
How does the ISO/IEC 19798 standard compare to real office document coverage?
The ISO standard evaluates yield based on a fixed 5% area coverage across a standard page, meaning office invoices or graphics-heavy reports that utilise a larger surface area will deplete the toner faster than the official 6,900 or 6,300 estimates.
