Ricoh MP 5000 Toner
Aficio MP 5000 Toner Cartridges

Ricoh MP 5000 Printer Review

One of the benefits of models like the Ricoh Aficio MP 5000 multifunction laser copier is the wide variety of configurations available, but these multiple models can cause confusion for buyers. In this case, the MP 5000B is the base model with monochrome scan and copy functions, the MP 5000SP adds printing abilities and color scanning, and the MP 5000SPF also includes faxing features. Every model includes an internal 40 GB hard drive, and the universal design of the Ricoh MP 5000 toner makes it compatible with each, and helps buyers save on printer toner.

Choosing a configuration is not the end of the customization possibilities, however. Buyers can choose from a variety of upgrades that add finishing capabilities like stapling and folding, or they can add on to the standard paper capacity of 1,100 sheets to go up to a maximum of 4,400 sheets of input, so that users won't have to worry about frequent reloading of paper.

Low cost toners are an important part of staying under-budget, and Aficio MP 5000 toner cartridges won't disappoint. The cost per page of Ricoh MP 5000 toner cartridges is lower than many of its competitors, thanks in part to their large capacity. This means buyers will save on Aficio MP 5000 toner every day of usage, saving on every page printed.

When speed is of the essence, the MP 5000 has users covered. It has a maximum printing and copying speed of 50 pages per minute, and can even scan monochrome documents at the same rate. Color scans are a bit slower at 29 images per minute. The reversing automatic document feeder handles the input when scanning and copying, and can make short work of two-sided pages. A flatbed glass platen is also available.

With its diverse feature set right out of the box, multiple configurations to choose from, and even more functionality available in upgrades, the MP 5000 is a device that can fit almost any buyer's needs. Its price is reasonable, and savings on Ricoh MP 5000 toner over time might just help the unit pay for itself in the long run.