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Friday, April 10, 2009

Review of the Ricoh MP 171 Series



Ricoh is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Ricoh Aficio MP 171/MP 171F/MP 171SPF Digital Imaging System. This all-in-one efficient, low-end system delivers high-level capabilities into the small to mid-size office. It also extends its reach into larger office environments as a complete business solution to networked workgroups. The addition of a HDD option offers these systems enhanced security capabilities that broaden customer range even further, since the need to protect data is a priority in every size office these days.

Whats New!

The ability to add 2 optional 500 sheet paper trays brings the maximum paper capacity to 1350 sheets.

The Scan to Media option allows users to scan documents to a USB memory stick or SD Card and take it with them.

The optional 80GB Hard Disk Drive allows for more advanced printing features such as Locked, Hold, Store and Store and Print.

The optional HDD also allows for more advanced security features and enables paperless fax.

An optional SDK allows users to work with software developers to create solutions to meet their specific workflow requirements.

Available Options:

500 Sheets x 1 or 2 Paper Bank(s)2 Cabinet options available Cabinet FAC19 & Cabinet FAC44, Printer/Scanner Kit (Available for Aficio MP 171 only), Adobe PostScript 3*, IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface*, IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN Interface*, Fax handset**, 80GB HDD*HDD Encryption Unit*, Data Overwrite Security Unit*, Gigabit Ethernet Board*, USB 2.0/SD Slot*, VM Card Counter Interface Unit, Accessibility Handle, HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor.

Total Cost of Operation

The cost per page is estimated at .009975 for consumables, on-site service costs will vary from region to region. The MP171SPF incorporates some nice features in order to reduce costs, such as LAN Fax, Color Scan2Email, Sample/Hold/Locked and Stored Print (reduce potential waste from lost or incorrectly printed jobs), Sample Print with the HDD Option, Multifunctional Design, and Precession Laser Printing at 600dpi.

Comparably priced to its predecessor models, the expanded feature set of the MP 171 series provides you with the competitive edge to secure your current MIF, while opening doors to accounts that were previously unreachable. Its productivity-enhancing capabilities include Digital Copying, Network Printing, Color Network Scanning, Network Security, Super G3 Faxing, and LAN/Internet/IP Faxing enable you to configure a solution to precisely meet the needs of your small business or workgroup prospects.

1 comment:

  1. ...and the rise of the A4's continues...HP must be shaking in their boots

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