The Ricoh SP-3600SF is a compact unit featuring fax, copier, printer and scanner. The fact that it is also Wi-Fi compatible means that it can be put in the office out of the way, so long as it in reach of a power socket, and not take up space that can otherwise be used. Ideal for the small office, standard connectivity for the device is via USB or via Gigabit Ethernet for networking. The SP 3600SF, with a duty cycle of 50,000 prints can handle a heavy workload so is suitable for the busiest of work environments.
Design
The SP3600SF is 10.6 inches high, 15.7 inches wide and 15.4 inches in depth and weighs 41.8 pounds. The size means that it does not take much space and the fact that the device is Wi-Fi compatible means it can be placed anywhere convenient. However, the weight of the SP 3600SF will mean assistance is required when moving it. Software included is Web Image Monitor, SmartDeviceMonitor, Web SmartDeviceMonitor, @Remote and Device Manager NX. The input tray takes a maximum of 250 sheets: bypass 100 and output 125. The 4.3-inch colour touchscreen operation panel is particularly user-friendly.
Advantages
Ricoh SP 3600SF’s high production capability is one of the major benefits of having one in the office or workgroup. The black and white printer can print 30 A4 size printouts per minute and the 50,000-word print duty cycle is very impressive. The SP3600SF comes with a 350 sheet standard paper capacity and the option exists to expand this to 850 sheets, allowing for even greater flexibility within the office environment. There is also further flexibility provided, as paper up to 162g in weight can be used. The device also allows the user to save on energy costs, thanks to the Ultra-sleep and ECO modes.
Disadvantages
While the SP 3600SF’s is compact, its weight means that assistance will be needed when moving it.
