two network cards in one ricoh?

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  • concretefingers
    • Jun 2025
    #1

    [Misc] two network cards in one ricoh?

    Hi
    a sales man has just asked me if two nlc cards can go in one one ricoh(mpc2800/3300/400. So two different networks can print to it?

    many thanks
    Tags: 300, 330, 3300, 400, mpc, mrwho, network, print, ricoh, sales, usb, work
    • mrwho
      Major Asshole!

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      2,500+ Posts
      • Apr 2009
      • 4299
      #2
      As far as I know - and I could be wrong, someone correct me if that's the case - if you install another network card (gigabit or wi-fi) it will disable the built-in network card. So only one card can exist at a time.

      A solution for that could be installing a print server on the USB port, then one network would print via NIC and the other via USB.

      Other solution - not related to us copier techs - would be for the IT guys to bridge both networks so they both could see the MFP.
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        • KenB
          Geek Extraordinaire

          2,500+ Posts
          • Dec 2007
          • 3944
          #3
          Perfectly said, MrWho, and exactly right.

          Keep in mind that if you do utilize the USB port, it's for printing only.
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            • Lotec
              Technician

              50+ Posts
              • Feb 2008
              • 97
              #4
              We have connected two networks to one machine. We used the regular nettwork port and one using a parallell printer port and a HP jet direct box. Think that worked fine.
              Can't remember how/what we did with scan to mail though..

              btw.. is it not strange that the new MPC3001/4501 models don't come with a standard USB slot in front? Seems like all other models come with this option as standard now.

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