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Ricoh Europe has launched the black-and-white Aficio MP 301SP/MP 301SPF and their colour counterparts MP C305SP/MP C305SPF, offering advanced print, copy and scan functions from desktop-suitable devices. Designed to replace several single-function devices, these innovative multifunction products help to improve workflow, while their small footprints save valuable office space.

“All four of these MFPs feature a tiltable and customisable 4.3-inch colour touch panel which makes them extremely easy to operate. Businesses can customise the home screen by inserting a company logo and changing the icons to give their employees a more personal experience, while full front access eases operation and maintenance,” says Sylvester de Koning, Product Manager at Ricoh Europe.

The Aficio MP 301SP, MP 301SPF, MP C305SP and MP C305SPF provide a continuous output speed of 30 colour or B/W pages per minute after a warm-up time of 30 seconds. Extra paper trays make frequent refills no longer necessary, and the colour devices (MP C305SP/MP C305SPF) are the first A4 desktop MFP models to support a 1-bin tray which fits inside the standard catch tray – used to separate important output like inbound fax communication from other printed documents. All four devices print on a wide range of formats (A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter and Executive) on plain, special and recycled paper up to 157 g/m2 (up to 220 g/m² for the MP C305SP/MP C305SPF). Card stock, envelopes and transparencies can also be used.

Scanning capabilities include colour scanning, and scan to email, folder and USB. The reduce/enlarge scan function adapts the paper size, while the enhanced batch scan feature enables scanning of only the printed sides of one-sided and two-sided mixed originals.

Standard security features include locked print and hold print, both requiring user sign-in before prints will be released. An embedded watermark, LDAP authentication, and HDD overwrite and HDD encryption options support additional security needs. To reduce the number of unnecessary prints/copies, limits can be set on the amount of outputs for each individual user or group.

The MP 301SP/MP 301SPF and MP C305SP/MP C305SPF provide enhanced device management capabilities that save time, increase efficiency and reduce costs. The high-performance GWNX controller allows the configuration of device settings, and enables status monitoring and the creation of usage reports.

The Aficio MP 301SP/MP 301SPF and MP C305SP/MP C305SPF have environmentally responsible and money-saving features such as sleep mode, duplex printing and paperless fax (MP 301SP/MP 301SPF). The MP C305SP/MP C305SPF incorporate Ricoh’s new Quick Start Up (QSU) fusing system which helps reduce the Typical Electricity Consumption and reduces both the recovery time from sleep mode and the initial warm-up time.

IF you would like more information on Ricoh's range of products, please contact Digicom.