Ricoh MP 4000 Printer Review
With the Ricoh Aficio MP 4000 multifunction laser copier, the company claims a focus on productivity, security, and efficiency. The features and functions of the unit seem to display all of these aspects, and there are even multiple models to serve different types of users. The MP 4000B is the base model, which includes only the copying function and lacks color scanning, the MP 4000SP adds the ability to scan in color as well as print, and the MP 4000SPF adds a faxing function. All of the models use the same inexpensive Ricoh MP 4000 toner, which will likely reduce printer toner costs over older machines.
The productivity aspect of the MP 4000 is most highlighted in its networking capabilities, which make it easy to send and receive documents to and from a user's computer. Scans can be sent to many different destinations on a network, and faxes can be sent from a user's PC.
The security aspect comes in the form of the "Locked Print" technology, which requires a password before a document will begin printing. The data on the internal hard drive can also be securely wiped, even the temporary files.
The fast speeds of up to 45 pages per minute are where the efficiency aspect really shines. The addition of finishing options will also help users get things done in a more efficient manner.
Models with specialized toners get expensive. Ricoh MP 4000 toner cartridges share their design with other devices in its line. This brings the cost down for Aficio MP 4000 toner cartridges, and makes for a lower cost per page for the Aficio MP 4000 toner and for other models.
It is a comfort to know that the marketing concepts of productivity, security, and efficiency are all exemplified with the MP 4000. It has the fast speeds, upgrade options, and multiple models to make it a great value, and savings on Ricoh MP 4000 toner is a reason to buy all on its own.
