Superb, top-drawer performance, solid reliability, impressive productivity and exceptional value for money, the compact Ricoh MP C401ZSP may be a little diminutive in appearance but under the hood it’s a real workhorse. If your office places high premiums on superior image quality, high productivity, uninterrupted workflow and cost efficiency, this rugged A4 colour multi-functional is for you.
Design
Capable of handling multiple processes seamlessly thanks to its 2 GB RAM, Ricoh’s MP C401ZSP printer features a 10.1-inch "Smart Operation Panel" display with multi-touch control for simple and intuitive operation. The machine includes as standard print, copy and scan capabilities but additional options include fax for G3, LAN, Internet and IP fax functionality. Its automatic duplex pares back on paper consumption and its impressive 1200dpi output can yield 30ppm of rapid, superior quality prints. You can expect colour scanning at 80 originals a minute, making the MP 305ZSP a superb choice for document scanning.
Advantages
This printer will save time with its rapid output and easy-to-use, touch-and-swipe operating panel. Its compact internal finisher makes it exceptionally versatile and it has an impressively long duty cycle. The printer has an exceptionally short recovery time (5 seconds) from sleep mode and you can programme it to power on or off at specific times to conserve energy and reduce operating costs.
Disadvantages
A warm-up time of 55 seconds seems excessive and a 7.2s time to print the first colour page is a little slow, but in reality the machine is likely to be on during the working day and pages per minute are more important for printing large files and multiple copies, typical in a busy office.
