Ricoh AP3200 Toner
Aficio AP3200 Toner Cartridges

Ricoh AP3200 Printer Review

The Ricoh Aficio AP3200 laser printer is built for fast printing and advanced paper handling, though it doesn't include the multifunction features of similar models in its price point. With speeds of 32 pages per minute, it's not the fastest in its class, but inexpensive Aficio AP3200 printer toner might be enough to sway users looking to save some money on supplies.

With network printing as its forte, the AP3200 includes an ethernet port for direct connection to the office network. Although it starts with 1,000 sheets of input paper capacity, it can be expanded for up to 3,100 sheets. A maximum resolution of 600 dpi is great for producing sharp text, but it may struggle with graphics and photos somewhat.

The AP3200 is very quick to respond to a new task, with a first page out time of around 5 seconds, and users can utilize the RIP Once, Print Many feature by adding a hard drive. Documents can then be stored on the drive, ready to print new sets quickly. Automatic duplexing is available, but requires an upgrade.

The driver offers multiple printing modes so that users can balance quality vs. conserving the Ricoh AP3200 toner. Lower quality settings can help extend the life of replacement toners, and are great for simple, in-house printing.

The single Ricoh AP3200 toner cartridge has a very large page yield of up to 11,000 pages. This allows even high-volume offices to go a long time before a new Aficio AP3200 toner cartridge will be needed. Remanufactured Ricoh AP3200 toner is available from many third-party vendors, and can reduce the cost per page to around 1/10th of a cent.

The AP3200 comes with enough capacity and features for a medium office with sizable work volumes, but its room for expansion allows users to add functionality and capacity as they grow. Coupled with its low cost per page, this machine is an excellent value for a busy work environment.