This all-in-one copier is a good solution for medium to large offices with evolving document processing needs. The Ricoh Aficio MPC5000 colour multifunction printer comes with a built-in copier, scanner, printer, and fax machine, and offers timesaving and secure features for convenience, plus the ability to print in colour, making it more versatile for creative and professional users. However, the Ricoh Aficio MP C5000 colour laser printer is expensive and seemingly lacking in some aspects.
Design
Weighing approximately 130Kg, the main unit is not much of a compact machine since it stands 30 inches tall, 26.7 inches in diameter, and 26.4 inches wide. It can get wider when upgraded with other document handling solutions. The Ricoh Aficio MPC5000 colour copier boasts a modern colour touch panel display and a minimalist control panel. The Aficio MP5000 colour MFP supports Ethernet and USB 2.0, and features 550-sheet cassettes and a 100-sheet bypass tray.
Advantages
The Ricoh MPC5000 multifunctional system comes with an auto duplexing document feeder and supports Smartphone printing. Users may scan documents or images directly to a memory card or use network scan if the Ricoh Aficio MP C5000 colour multifunction copier is being shared by a workgroup. The maximum paper capacity is 5,000 sheets. Documents are printed in 1200x1200dpi, so details are sharp and text remains crisp. The Ricoh Aficio MPC5000 colour copier is also praised for its print speeds (up to 50ppm) and security features (data overwrite and HDD encryption). The four replacement Ricoh MP C5000 toners deliver a low-cost-per-print and are sold in a multipack which is definitely good value for money.
Disadvantages
The Ricoh MP C5000 colour printer is already an expensive printer, yet users may need to purchase optional but potentially necessary hardware and equipment like the EFI Fiery Controller, 2,000-sheet booklet finisher, and the 3,000-sheet finisher to improve its performance. Gigabit Ethernet and wireless LAN are optional as well as Bluetooth and direct printing capabilities from SD cards. The entire MPC5000 printer takes up too much space with additional equipment installed on its sides.
