Ricoh SP C820DN Toner
Aficio SP C820DN Toner Cartridges

Ricoh SP C820DN Printer Review

With multifunction machines becoming increasingly common, some offices still prefer a dedicated color laser printer, such as the Ricoh Aficio SP C820DN. Print speed is impressive, at up to 40 pages per minute, and first page out time is as fast as 8 seconds for black and 9 seconds for color. The SP C820DN also includes built-in duplexing (two-sided printing) and networking. Aficio SP C820DN toner is very affordable, saving on printer toner costs.

In its standard configuration, the SP C820DN is relatively compact, especially given its speed and features. The unit measures 25.2 inches by 26.4 inches by 26.4 inches and weighs around 213 pounds. Additional features such as extra paper trays will add to its size, however. Under the hood is an Intel Celeron processor at 600 MHz, and the unit includes 512 MB of RAM. Security features help keep sensitive documents safe from prying eyes, and user accounts help administrators track usage, saving on Ricoh SP C820DN toner.

Color Ricoh SP C820DN toner cartridges have capacities of 15,000 pages each, while black Aficio SP C820DN toner cartridges have a capacity of 20,000 pages. The affordable price of Ricoh SP C820DN toner helps to keep costs down, and the large capacity ensures users won't need to replace toners often.

In their review of the SP C820DN, Printer Showcase have it an Editor's Choice rating, calling it the "biggest bang for the buck" among printers that can handle 11x17 documents. They praised the printer's speed and its sharp output quality.

Overall, buyers who want an efficient dedicated color laser that can handle a large volume of printing will like the Ricoh SP C820DN. It combines fast speeds, solid operation, and ease of use into an affordable package that is a good value for its price. Upgrade options also make it very customizable.