Ricoh 1180L Printer Review
The Ricoh Fax 1180L is a multifunction laser printer that can handle a lot more than faxing. The unit can print, scan, copy, and fax, with printing speeds up to 16 pages per minute. Its compact design and affordable price also make it an excellent choice for small businesses or even home users, and low cost Ricoh 1180L toner keeps printer toner costs down over the life of the machine.
The small footprint and compact design of the machine will appeal to those without much space to spare. It measures 15 inches by 14 inches by 15.5 inches and weighs only 25.4 pounds. Despite its small size, it still includes both a flatbed scanner and a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, which provides flexibility in scanning, and allows users to quickly scan, fax, or copy multiple pages at once easily. The machine can be connected via USB port and has support for most modern versions of Windows, but does not have multi-platform support for Linux or Mac.
The Fax 1180L toner cartridges have a capacity of 4,000 pages, which means a very low cost per page that makes replacing toners an infrequent activity. The Ricoh 1180L toner included with the device is only a starter cartridge, with a capacity of 1,500 pages. Using compatible Ricoh 1180L toner cartridges instead of OEM versions will save a lot of money for buyers.
The 1180L is generally in line with its competition as far as features, capacity, and speed. Some models offer faster speeds, but often at a higher price, making this device a better choice for those with limited budgets. The low cost of Fax 1180L toner also makes it a more economical choice than much of its competition.
Buyers who need a dedicated fax machine but also want to accomplish other multi-function tasks should be very happy with the Ricoh 1180L. It has a good combination of compact design and affordability that will appeal to a wide variety of users.
