Ricoh SP 311DNW Toner Cartridges
SP 311DNW Printer Review
Expert review of the SP 311DNW printer
This is a work printer that has excellent paper handling and a user-friendly features. The Ricoh SP-311DNW is environmentally friendly with a built-in duplexer and low energy consumption, though it is a little sluggish and lacks additional paper handling options for its price.
Design
The Ricoh SP-311DNW measures 370mm wide, 392mm deep, and 262mm tall, and weighs 12.7kg. It runs on 128MB of memory and it is powered by a 360MHz CPU. The print technology relies on laser beam scanning with electrophotographic printing, with a dry mono-component toner development process. The standard tray can handle 250 sheets, while the bypass tray can handle 50 sheets. The output capacity is 125 sheets, face down. High-speed USB 2.0 type B, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi are the main interfaces.
Advantages
All-in-one print cartridge technology simplifies and reduces the costs for maintenance. The Ricoh SP-311DNW easily integrates to a network. Duplexing is a standard and automatic feature. Low energy consumption can help reduce running costs and carbon footprint. It can print on thin, thick, and recycled papers, as well as envelopes and labels. The Ricoh SP-311DNW can print at a maximum resolution of 1200x1200dpi for sharper and crisper text and smoother monochrome graphics. It can be programmed to not print blank pages and to collate, reduce or enlarge, produce watermarks, and rotate print. Toner save mode also helps to lower printing costs.
Disadvantages
The Ricoh SP-311DNW is slow despite the high engine rating and the price. It prints only in black and white, and it lacks support for non-Windows operating systems. There are also no options to upgrade the memory and paper capacities of the Ricoh SP-311DNW.
