Ricoh SP 4110N Toner
Aficio SP 4110N Toner Cartridges

Ricoh SP 4110N Printer Review

The Ricoh Aficio SP 4110N is a monochrome laser printer that can reach speeds of up to 36 pages per minute, despite a compact design built for a small office. The focus is on high-quality printing but also on easy mobile printing from any device that can send email. Those with a limited budget may find the Ricoh SP 4110N printer toner supplies to be a bit too expensive, however.

The base model is sometimes also referred to as the SP 4110, though the "N" represents its excellent networking features, with a built-in ethernet port that makes it easy to share. The SP 4110N-KP model adds a raised number keypad, which is primarily used for entering codes for secure printing. Users can start a secure print job, and then enter their code on the pad for it to start printing. This is particularly useful for sensitive documents, and security features also keep unauthorized users from burning through paper and Aficio SP 4110N toner supplies.

While mobile printing is increasingly popular as a feature, it often requires having the right platform or just the right app. The SP 4110N takes a different tactic, as users can simply send an email to a unique address and have either the email or the attachment start printing automatically, without the need for special apps or complicated setup routines.

The model is somewhat let down by expensive toners; however, as Ricoh SP 4110N toner cartridges are some of the more expensive in its class. Even with an impressive capacity of 15,000 pages each, the Aficio SP 4110N toner cartridge will be a serious expenditure to replace, especially for a small office.

Whether it is the network-ready sharing features of the base model or the security features of the upgraded unit, the SP 4110N is an impressive machine for its size and price. With such a high cost for Ricoh SP 4110N toner, though, buyers can find more cost-effective models fairly easily.