Ricoh SP 5200DN Toner
Aficio SP 5200DN Toner Cartridges

Ricoh SP 5200DN Printer Review

The Ricoh Aficio SP 5200DN has an impressive output speed of 47 pages per minute, and this quick laser printer has a fairly compact design for small or medium offices. It reacts quickly to new tasks with a first page out time of 7.5 seconds, and cost-effective Ricoh SP 5200DN printer toner can help users save money over time.

In the SP 5200 series, the "DN" in its model name calls attention to its automatic duplexing and networking features. It can output two-sided pages without much slowdown, which also helps conserve paper, and the ethernet port allows for easy connection to a shared office network. Office managers can monitor statistics and usage from the control panel or from the included software, keeping tabs on things like paper and Aficio SP 5200DN toner levels.

One of the potential downsides is that the unit comes with a fairly small paper capacity to start, with a 550-sheet main tray and a 100-sheet bypass tray. It is easily upgradable, however, and can support up to a maximum of 2,850 sheets, making it able to handle fairly high volumes. A maximum resolution of 1200x600 dpi provides sharp output quality, and its footprint of only 16.2x17.1 inches is compact enough that it doesn't consume a lot of floor or desk space.

While toners are a bit expensive to replace, the capacity of Ricoh SP 5200DN toner cartridges helps to keep the cost per page low. Each Aficio SP 5200DN toner cartridge is designed to output an average of 25,000 pages before expiring.

Buyers will be drawn to the SP 5200DN mainly for its fast speeds and low price, but it has a lot more to offer. With a high degree of upgrade potential and features like duplexing and networking included, it is an excellent value, especially considering the cost-effective Ricoh SP 5200DN toner supplies.