[Misc] Ricoh MP C2800 vs 3001

[Guest]

Hi there

I am in the market for 2 new multifunction devices. Been offered the MP C2800 but was wondering if anyone can give pointers on how it compares to the new MP C3001. Essentially need 4 tray colour device (A4 + A3), true Adobe Postscript, scan to email (LDAP support). Will be replacing Canon iR C2880i/3380i devices.

Cheers, Paul

[TonerMunkeh]

I'm assuming the Canon's are 28 and 38cpm machines respectively? I wouldn't replace them with either of the models listed. It'd be either a 4000 or a 4501.

[Eric1968]

The new series (3001/3501/4501/5501) are equipped with a standard Postscript3 Unit. I thought this is an option for the MPC2800.

[ricoco]

The Ricoh Aficio™ MPc3001, Ricoh Aficio™ MPc3001AD, Ricoh Aficio™ MPc3501, Ricoh Aficio™ MPc3501AD are reliable, multi-functional printers designed to enhance workflow in office environments. Increase the speed and efficiency of your operations with a fast first copy, high-speed colour output, print from USB/SD and an optional envelope feeder. Business efficiency is further increased and user-friendliness improved with Ricoh’s new App2Me software platform: a range of downloadable Widgets enables personalisation for mobile users. Outstanding environmental specifications include lowest-in-class power consumption.

• High print/copy speed – 30 colour pages per minute
• Optimise print cost management – use quota setting
• Print from USB & SD Cards (optional) – no PC needed
• Stay secure with standard HDD overwrite and encryption features
• Post-script

[Llama God]

It's a little early to discuss the relative merits of the two as the 3001 has not been "in the field" for very long. However, we've had relatively few issues with any of the MPc type machines and the main advances have been in paper handling capabilities and a tiny bit of speed. With this in mind, I'd go for the 3001 but put very little store in the App2Me applications as these rely on Google Desktop which is widely viewed as spyware by a lot of IT professionals. However, the standard Java does support such features as Flex Secure Print (Ricoh's answer to Equitrac) which, having been on the training course, looks like a nice little bit of software for relatively small money. Unless you look at the server-based solution, in which case it gets a tad more pricey!

[tcs04]

The new series (3001/3501/4501/5501) are equipped with a standard Postscript3 Unit. I thought this is an option for the MPC2800.

!!! I HOPE Postscript is an OPTION, because a) it says so in the manual, and b) I just installed a seperate Postscript card in 14 MPC3501 / 5501 machines!!!

[Llama God]

It is definitely an OPTION on the MPc3001 as you can see here

Check under the printer heading in specifications.

This is the same for the 3501 and 5501.