Ricoh 1170L Printer Review
Is your office looking for a dedicated fax machine that can also handle printing and scanning tasks? The Ricoh 1170L is a laser printer and fax machine that can handle high volume faxing but also do occasional printing and faxing as well. Print and copy speeds are fast, at up to 16 pages per minute, and faxes can be transmitted in as little as 3 seconds per page. Its affordable price makes it one of the least expensive in its class, and printer toner costs are low, thanks to the affordability of Ricoh 1170L toner.
With a small footprint and a lightweight design, the 1170L is geared toward the home or small office, and it should particularly appeal to those buyers who want it to handle mainly faxing. Scanning supports resolutions up to 200 dpi for fairly sharp quality, and printing at up to 600 dpi is supported. Copies can be reduced and enlarged from 50 to 150%, and speeds are up to 16 copies per minute. Input paper capacity is 250 sheets, and the unit includes a single sheet bypass tray for alternate media types and sizes.
Replacing toners is simple, as the unit includes all-in-one Aficio 1170L toner cartridges that are easy to remove and replace. The Ricoh 1170L toner cartridges have a capacity of 3,000 pages, which means a low cost per page for the user. Furthermore, compatible Aficio 1170L toner is available at even lower prices than their OEM counterparts.
The main benefit of the 1170L as compared to other models in its class is its compact design. As a dedicated fax machine, its control panel and operation are geared toward handling faxes quickly and efficiently.
Overall, home and small office users who need a dedicated fax machine will like the 1170L's features and design. Its affordable price and low-cost Ricoh 1170L toner make it a solid value.