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Ricoh GX3050 Printer Review

The Ricoh Aficio GX3050 (also referred to as the GX3050N) is a multifunction color inkjet printer with networking capabilities built right in, which makes it a great choice for a small shared office environment. Its compact design makes it a good fit in tight spaces, and its economical printer ink costs will save money, as Ricoh GX3050 ink is very affordable. Print speeds are quite fast, at up to 29 pages per minute.

The GX3050 has a straightforward design that doesn't take up too much space. The unit measures 10.4 inches by 16.4 inches by 19.3 inches, and weighs 30.9 pounds, so it is easy to move around when necessary. The 3600x1200 dpi printing engine produces very sharp prints, whether they are color photos or text-heavy business documents. With a first page out time of 8.5 seconds, users won't have to wait long for a print job to get started. The device features an input paper capacity of 250 sheets, which means less loading of paper throughout the work day.

When it comes to printer ink costs, buyers will appreciate the economical Ricoh GX3050 ink cartridges. The Aficio GX3050 ink cartridges have a capacity of more than 1,000 pages, which translates to a low cost per page that will reduce costs over a typical inkjet model. Compatible Aficio GX3050 ink is also available at lower cost than OEM versions.

In their review of the GX3050, PC Magazine gave it a rating of 3 out of 5. They praised its fast speeds and network support, as well as its duplexing features. They found its output quality somewhat disappointing, but the cost of Ricoh GX3050 ink to be very good.

The Ricoh GX3050 is designed to give a small office the features of a larger office at a much lower price. It succeeds in almost every respect, and should increase the productivity of any workplace.