We calculate the cost per page for the C252SF (based on its higher-yield toners) at 1.83 cents in black and 8.93 cents in color.
The faxing function utilizes a 33.6kbps modem and accepts up to 2MB in fax memory. Scanning to email, to FTP, to folder, and to USB are supported.
The scanning function includes JPEG and PDF compression, as well as single and multi-page TIFF, PDF, and single-page JPEG file formats. There is also a 35-sheet automatic document feeder.
Users can add an optional 500-sheet tray for a total of 751 sheets. There is a 250-sheet standard tray and a single-sheet bypass, which accept up to legal-sized paper.
Also, Ricoh has reported electricity use of each MFP at 1.48 kilowatt-hour per week. And finally, Economy Color Mode helps reduce the cost-per-page factors by printing images at lower density while retaining full density of all text.īoth devices have decent paper handling features. Users can recycle their print cartridges via Ricoh’s take-back program. First, each MFP supports standard duplex printing. Ricoh also improved its energy-saving features. With the Ricoh Smart Device Print&Scan App, users can print from their iOS or Android devices. FeaturesĮach device has a 400MHz controller and 256MB of memory (not expandable). We especially like that they support Wi-Fi and mobile printing – and we also like that the SP C252SF offers high-yield consumables for this level of the market. The SP C250SF and SP C252SF are affordable machines for the small businesses that need a compact, easy to use device. More details are found in our Features section below. However, the SP C252SF is a good buy for higher-volume environments as its high-yield consumables contribute to a low cost of ownership. The main difference between the two printers is that the SP C250SF is ideal for lower-volume environments with its aggressive price. Both the SP C250SF and SP C252SF support standard printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. They join their single-function cousins, the SP C250DN and the SP C252DN, in Ricoh’s color lineup. The SP C250SF ($599) and the SP C252SF ($899) print at 21ppm in both black-and-white and color. Ricoh’s latest color MFPs are aimed at home offices, small businesses, and smaller workgroups within large organizations.