Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for your Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF, which uses the Ricoh 406483-406486 toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Nov 2014. The Aficio SP C242SF is a desktop colour laser multifunction printer tailored for busy small office environments. Heavy document output rapidly exhausts the 406483 black toner cartridge, while high-capacity 406484, 406485, and 406486 colour toners keep workflow interruptions to a minimum. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yields for the 406483 to 406486 series are measured according to ISO/IEC 19798 standard testing protocols for colour laser cartridges. Actual output varies depending on image coverage, page density, and job size during daily office print runs.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406483 | Standard | Black | 6,500 | $0.009 |
| 406484 | Standard | Cyan | 6,000 | $0.012 |
| 406485 | Standard | Magenta | 6,000 | $0.012 |
| 406486 | Standard | Yellow | 6,000 | $0.012 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
What to Know About Compatible Cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Premium compatible toners offer a reliable alternative to original supplies, delivering clear text and balanced colour outputs. You can learn more about how third-party options perform in our genuine vs compatible cartridges guide. Every compatible cartridge sold by Ink Depot is backed by our complete satisfaction guarantee.
Managing Your Toner Replacements
If you primarily print routine business text, the 406483 high-yield black toner will be your most frequently replaced item. For workplaces producing colour reports or promotional material, replacing cyan (406484), magenta (406485), and yellow (406486) toners simultaneously ensures balanced tone across multi-page documents. All third-party cartridges come with a money-back guarantee if they fail to perform as expected. For peace of mind, review our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Ricoh toner cartridges today.
Pro Tip
Always keep a full set of colour toners (406484, 406485, 406486) on hand even if you mostly print in black. The Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF requires all four toner slots to register functional toner levels before allowing any print jobs to execute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF continue printing in black if one of the colour toners is empty?
No, like most colour laser printers, the SP C242SF requires all four toner cartridges (406483, 406484, 406485, and 406486) to contain usable toner to function, even when sending print jobs formatted purely in monochrome.
How do compatible 406483-406486 toner cartridges handle high-density office graphics?
Compatible toners use fine toner powder engineered to fuse cleanly at standard laser heating temperatures, providing consistent line clarity and even colour fill across high-volume document sets.
What is the shelf life of replacement 406483 black and colour toner cartridges?
Sealed toner cartridges have a shelf life of 24 to 36 months when stored flat in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, making it safe to order extra stock ahead of scheduled replacement cycles.
