Ricoh 9002 vs 9003

[Amrss]

Hello everyone,
Currently we have to make a choice between buying a ricoh 9002 or 9003
I tried looking up both machines and couldn't see big differences regarding papers printed per minute, printing dpi, scanning speed etc...
So I want to inquire whether the 9003 is worth spending more

[copier tech]

Re: Ricoh 9002 vs 9003

Hello everyone,
Currently we have to make a choice between buying a ricoh 9002 or 9003
I tried looking up both machines and couldn't see big differences regarding papers printed per minute, printing dpi, scanning speed etc...
So I want to inquire whether the 9003 is worth spending more

Well the main difference is the 9003 is newer & has the cheetah panel.

[Amrss]

Re: Ricoh 9002 vs 9003

Well the main difference is the 9003 is newer & has the cheetah panel.

Is that the only big difference? Are there any main differences maintenance-wise?

[slimslob]

Re: Ricoh 9002 vs 9003

Other than the Smart Operation Panel, and some reliability changes in the electronics, they are still the same mechanical engine.

Other differences;

• PPM speeds; previous model lines 60/75/90. Now 65/75/90
• First copy time: previous 30/30/300 seconds. Now 10/20/300. Notice both 90 ppm machines the same due to longer warmup for the heavier fusing unit.
• Can handle heaver paper. 256 g/m² vs 169 for paper bank and duplex. 300vs 216 for bypass
• Less power in sleep mode 1.1W vs 7W
• Jam location LEDs

For more information you can download the MP 9003SP Service Manual for free from Manual lib Ricoh MP 9003SP Manuals | ManualsLib

[copier tech]

Re: Ricoh 9002 vs 9003

Is that the only big difference? Are there any main differences maintenance-wise?

No maintenance is very similar however if cost is in issue I suggest you compare PM parts prices between the two models.