Ricoh MP 201 Toner
Aficio MP 201 Toner Cartridges

Ricoh MP 201 Printer Review

Although laser faxing may be the highlighted feature of the Ricoh Aficio MP 201, the different models in the series can handle printing, scanning, and copying as well. In fact, the series can also reach output speeds of up to 21 pages per minute, perfect for the fast-paced small office environment. Those on a tight budget will appreciate the fact that Aficio MP 201 printer toner supplies don't come at a high premium.

Buyers can choose the MP 201 base model for its simple walk-up copying features, but most will opt for the MP 201F that includes faxing, or the MP 201SPF that also adds scanning and printing to the mix. The latter turns out to be the best value, as sharing documents via email is a much more cost-effective alternative to faxing, reducing paper usage and using less Ricoh MP 201 toner over time.

Those who still need traditional faxing won't be disappointed, however, as the unit includes Super G3 transmission speeds, sending or receiving a page in as little as 2 seconds. With a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, users can also insert a multi-page document and send it unattended, without needing to manually scan multiple pages. The initial input paper capacity is 350 sheets, but it can be expanded to a maximum of 1,350 sheets if needed.

Replacing toners is a quick and easy process, and Aficio MP 201 toner cartridges have a simple design that makes inserting them incorrectly very unlikely. Each replacement Ricoh MP 201 toner cartridge can provide an estimated 7,000 pages of output, so replacement should be few and far between.

The MP 201 starts out as an ideal small office machine, able to provide the functionality of as many as four different devices. With upgrade options, however, it could grow into supporting a medium-sized office, and its affordable Ricoh MP 201 toner supplies would stay with it the whole way.