[Misc] Your thoughts on Ricoh MP 171 SPF

[bauer]

We are considering the purchase of a MP 171 SPF for our office and would like to get some input as to the reliability and operating costs of this model. any input woud be greatly appreciated.

[Jomama46]

Great little machine, set it and forget it.

[rthonpm]

I have to agree. When my wife asked me for a small MFP for her business that was reliable and easy to use this was my only recommendation to her. I love these machines...

[Leif]

It's a small machine, with a pcu life time 45k and fuser lifetime 90k.

[jonhiker]

good basic, low volume machine, no bells and whistles. copy/print/scan/fax all possible.

[Jomama46]

so that might qualify as a few whistles. lol

good basic, low volume machine, no bells and whistles. copy/print/scan/fax all possible.

[Vulkor]

I like them. We have many of them in the field. Only one CAVEAT.

Don't ever lean on them, put pressure on them from the top or pick them up improperly.

I've got two in my shop with broken scanner support arms and scanner frames. They are basically useless now and only good as printers.

Also surprised none of you mentioned the issue with the ADF Double Feeding? We've replaced the spring plate per the bulletin along with motors, 1 way bearings, clutches etc and some still are iffy. We eventually superglue plastic wedges to make the spring plate firmer. It varies per unit. We try and try and test and test till it works right.

[iMind]

I like them. We have many of them in the field. Only one CAVEAT.

Don't ever lean on them, put pressure on them from the top or pick them up improperly.

I've got two in my shop with broken scanner support arms and scanner frames. They are basically useless now and only good as printers.

Also surprised none of you mentioned the issue with the ADF Double Feeding? We've replaced the spring plate per the bulletin along with motors, 1 way bearings, clutches etc and some still are iffy. We eventually superglue plastic wedges to make the spring plate firmer. It varies per unit. We try and try and test and test till it works right.

[tekcopyer]

Its a good machine but make sure your office wont print A3 size.

[KenB]

Its a good machine but make sure your office wont print A3 size.

Good point! That one's surprised a few people already.

One cool feature, though, the little beast is a color scanner.

[bauer]

Thanks everyone for your input.

[andy1mack]

Good little machine. From the 1515MF, the 161 and 171 I've heard good stuff from customers. It's a small convenient machine - don't try some off the wall application and expect it to work flawlessly. I find people don't want to spend any money and want everything. You get what you get. Good and reliable!

[Vulkor]

Good little machine. From the 1515MF, the 161 and 171 I've heard good stuff from customers. It's a small convenient machine - don't try some off the wall application and expect it to work flawlessly. I find people don't want to spend any money and want everything. You get what you get. Good and reliable!

Absolutely True.

[patrick_aab]

it is good reliable machine, up until you got an adress book data error then you need a new controller board. i've replaced 3 out in the field and i hope they were just a bad batch.

[jonezy999]

Top boxes. Rarely have a call for these which isnt PM related. No A3 is a bummer. Display leaves a bit to be desired.