Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF - Multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) - color - laser - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (original) - Legal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm) (media) - up to 21 ppm (copying) - up to 21 ppm (printing) - 250 sheets - 33.6 ...Learn more about the product
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RICOH Aficio SP C242SF
Manage more jobs more efficiently.
In today’s fast-paced office environments, success hinges on doing more with less. The new RICOH Aficio SP C242SF Desktop Color Laser MFP offers impressive copy/print/scan/fax performance in a small footprint with a price point to match. Meet everyday workflow demands with a host of productivityenhancing features and produce documents in vibrant color for lasting impact. Designed with user-friendly controls to simplify administrative tasks in any environment, this multifunction system offers all-in-one performance to complete more jobs in less time. Whether the SP C242SF is used as a stand-alone, primary MFP or as an integrated component in a Ricoh Managed Document Services (MDS) strategy, you’ll realize the true value of versatility and convenience.
Multitask and Streamline Workflow Manage more jobs efficiently with powerful performance from a single all-in-one system.
Move from job to job quickly. The SP C242SF produces copies and prints up to 21 pages-per-minute for both full-color and black-and-white documents.
Expedite printing and manage multiple jobs easily with a powerful 400 MHz controller and 256MB RAM.
Offer convenient access for shared use in growing offices with standard networking— including IPv6 support—and an optional external wireless Ethernet adapter.
Capture, edit and send information instantly. A full suite of Scan-To document distribution capabilities allows users to leverage existing infrastructure to improve document-related processes.
Send faxes anywhere at the fastest available speeds with a 33.6 Kbps Super G3 Modem, built-in desktop PC faxing, Internet fax, 200 speed dials, authorized and paperless fax reception and more.
Share information easily with a strategically placed USB port located on the front of the system. This gives users advanced Scan-to-USB functionality and convenient access for printing images from a digital camera using PictBridge software.
Enjoy near-instant readiness with first print speeds of less than 14 seconds and a warm-up time of less than 30 seconds.
Replace the standard or high-yield All-In-One print cartridges in seconds with a convenient top-loading design.
Add Color and Energize Documents
Enhance communications with sharp text and vibrant color delivered cost-effectively on a wide range of media for maximum impact.
Create high-quality color business documents. True 600 x 600 dpi and interpolated resolutions up to 2,400 x 600 dpi meet even the highest image quality demands.
Optimize toner usage with Economy Color Mode, limiting the amount of toner used on images and graphics to reduce color output costs.
Capture true quality with full-color and monochrome TWAIN/WIA scanning at up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution and 19,200 x 19,200 dpi driver resolution.
Accommodate more media with thick paper support up to 42 lb. Bond/83 lb. Index— for sizes up to 8.5" x 14"—from both the Standard and Bypass Trays.
Simplify and Improve Functionality
Designed to reduce total cost of ownership, the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF packs an impressive collection of costefficient features into a compact desktop design.
Preserve space with a footprint of less than 20 inches for incredible functionality while using minimal desk or counter space.
Add paper without increasing the footprint. An optional 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit can be installed beneath the MFP to bring system capacity to 751 sheets and offer instant access to letter- and legal-size sheets.
Enhance workflow with the standard 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder. Users can scan originals as large as 8.5" x 14" without placing it on the platen glass to expedite multi-page copying, scanning and faxing.
Minimize filing space and postage costs with standard automatic duplex printing.
Protect information—and your budget. Access to system functions and page volume limits can be set with User Restriction controls. Using Locked Print can help secure confidential information.
Monitor the system in real-time, remotely. Web Image Monitor offers immediate access to supply status and print network settings.
General
Device Type
Fax / copier / printer / scanner
Copier Type
Digital
Fax Type
Plain paper
Printing Technology
Laser - color
Recommended Monthly Volume
3000 pages
Display
2 lines x 16 characters
Office Machine Features
Save to USB flash drive, scan to e-mail, scan to folder, scan to network
Memory
Standard Memory
256 MB
Max Supported Memory
256 MB
Supported Flash Memory
USB flash drive
Copying
Max Copying Speed
Up to 21 ppm (mono) / up to 21 ppm (color)
Max Copying Resolution
Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 600 x 600 dpi (color)
Max Document Enlargement
400%
Max Document Reduction
25%
Preset Enlargements
129%, 155%, 200%, 400%
Preset Reductions
50%, 65%, 78%, 93%
Maximum Copies
99
Exposure Modes
Text, photo, text and photo
Automatic Duplexing
Yes
Copying Features
2 on 1, 4 on 1, ID Card Copy, Sort, collation copy
Printing
Max Printing Resolution
Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 2400 x 600 dpi (color)
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), A6 (4.13 in x 5.83 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Statement (5.5 in x 8.5 in), Foolscap (13.5 in x 17 in), JIS B6 (5.04 x 7.17 in)
Supported Envelope Sizes
International DL (110 x 220 mm), International C6 (114 x 162 mm), Com-10 (105 x 241 mm), International C5 (162 x 229 mm), Monarch (98.4 x 190.5 mm)
Standard Media Capacity
250 sheets
Max Media Capacity
751 sheets
Bypass Feeder Capacity
1 sheets
Output Trays Capacity
150 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details
ADF - 35 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) ¦ Input tray - 250 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 160 g/m2 ¦ Bypass tray - 1 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 160 g/m2 ¦ Output tray - 150 sheets - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Speed Details
Copying : up to 21 ppm ( Letter A ) - B/W ¦ Copying : up to 21 ppm ( Letter A ) - color ¦ Printing : up to 21 ppm ( Letter A ) - B/W ¦ Printing : up to 21 ppm ( Letter A ) - color
Connections
PC Connection Availability
Yes
Interfaces
USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type B ¦ USB host - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ LAN - RJ-45
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, IPP, Bonjour
Security Protocols & Features
Apple Bonjour
Operating System Support
MS Windows XP, UNIX , MS Windows Server 2003, MS Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition, MS Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.6, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows Server 2008, MS Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition, MS Windows Server 2003 R2
Software Included
Presto! PageManager, Web Image Monitor
Power
Voltage Required
AC 120 V ( 60Hz )
Power Consumption Operational
1300 Watt
Power Consumption Sleep
10 Watt
Miscellaneous
Direct Printing Specifications
PictBridge
Warm Up Time
30 sec
First Copy Out Time B/W
30 sec
First Copy Out Time Color
30 sec
Consumables Included
1 x cartridge ( black ) - up to 1000 pages ¦ 1 x cartridge ( yellow ) - up to 1000 pages ¦ 1 x cartridge ( magenta ) - up to 1000 pages ¦ 1 x cartridge ( cyan ) - up to 1000 pages
Compliant Standards
cUL, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - advance parts replacement - 1 year