The Ricoh Aficio MPW2400 is a wide format photocopier for graphic designers and CAD artists. Designed for high volume output, the Ricoh MP W2400 wide format printer features a user-friendly control panel, versatile media handling, and a robust 600dpi laser print engine to produce sharper and crisper lines, but the MP W2400 omits several important features that could make it more reliable and flexible.
Design
This large copier measures 1,080mm wide, 580mm tall, and 637mm deep, so it requires more installation space. The Aficio MPW2400 black and white copier weighs less than 107Kg, but it can be integrated into a stand with wheels for ease in mobility. The default interfaces of the Ricoh Aficio MPW2400 include Ethernet and USB 2.0. The Ricoh MP W2400 printer runs on 1,024MB of memory with an 80GB hard disk drive. The main paper input is through the single sheet bypass tray, with options to integrate a 250-sheet paper cassette, two-roll feeder, or a single roll feeder. The W2400 uses a black Ricoh 888029 replacement cartridge.
Advantages
Multiple copying at up to 999 copies is supported by the Ricoh Aficio MPW2400 wide format copier. The touch panel allows easy on-board operation. Up to 256 greyscales are supported for accurate blueprints, construction drawings, maps, and posters. Workgroups can secure data through data encryption, IP filtering, and authentication. Professional finishing options like the fan folder unit can be integrated into the Ricoh Aficio MPW2400 wide format multifunction printer to save time.
Disadvantages
The scanner and printer functions are optional in the Ricoh MP W2400 MFP. It warms up slow and the copy speeds are sluggish, especially on larger media. The 600dpi resolution is limited and may not be able to accurately reproduce the most detailed graphics. The MPW2400 copier is also expensive and lacks built-in security features, USB host, Wi-Fi, and Gigabit Ethernet.
