Ricoh MP C306 Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for your Ricoh MP C306, which uses the Ricoh 842099-842102 toner cartridge series. Built for demanding office environments, this compact A4 colour laser multifunction printer balances fast text output with sharp graphics. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Mar 2022. High-capacity 842099 black cartridges handle routine text output, whereas 842100, 842101 and 842102 colour toners maintain vibrant document quality. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Black 842099 toners provide high-volume printing for general text documents, while cyan 842100, magenta 842101 and yellow 842102 toners serve colour output needs. Yields are measured under ISO/IEC 19798 standard 5% coverage guidelines.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 842099 | Standard | Black | 17,000 | $0.005 |
| 842100 | Standard | Cyan | 6,000 | $0.025 |
| 842101 | Standard | Magenta | 6,000 | $0.025 |
| 842102 | Standard | Yellow | 6,000 | $0.025 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Best Way to Stock These Cartridges
For high-volume text printing, purchasing single 842099 black cartridges maintains steady office workflow. When replacing colour toners, full value bundles containing 842100, 842101 and 842102 reduce individual ordering steps. All products are backed by our transparent returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch daily from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to ensure fast transit times. Explore our complete selection of Ricoh toner cartridges to suit your operational needs.
Pro Tip
Because the black 842099 cartridge carries almost three times the page yield of individual colour toners, office print environments deplete black toner much faster. Purchasing complete multipacks along with an extra standalone black toner prevents workflow halts during large printing tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 842099 black toner have a much higher page yield than colour cartridges?
Standard business document workflows produce significantly more text-heavy pages than colour graphics. The 842099 black cartridge is engineered with a 17,000-page capacity to accommodate daily paperwork without requiring frequent replacements, whereas cyan 842100, magenta 842101 and yellow 842102 toners are balanced for 6,000 pages.
Do I need to replace all four Ricoh MP C306 toner cartridges at the same time?
No, each toner operates independently. The printer signals replacement only for individual exhausted colours, allowing you to run each cartridge until empty before installing a replacement.
Can I install 842099-842102 series toners while other cartridges still have toner remaining?
Yes, fresh genuine Ricoh toners integrate seamlessly alongside existing cartridges. Replacing depleted toners individually does not impact print calibration or the remaining lifespan of active cartridges.
