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Five Things I Like about the New Ricoh IP C8500 Color Printer

 

Does anyone still make copies these days? I can't remember the last time I saw someone use the copy function on an office MFP (Multi-Functional Printer). More than ever, users are printing and scanning rather than copying. But does this mean the copy function will become obsolete? Nah, it's not going to happen anytime soon because there's a boatload of paper documents that may still need to be copied from time to time.

Thus, even if you're not a fan of printing on paper, Ricoh has taken the lead in making the new IP C8500 more eco-friendly.

  1. Cutting down plastic packaging by 50% compared to previous models, employing sustainable materials more extensively, and removing unnecessary packaging.

  2. Crafted with a low TEC value of 0.44 kWh, the IP C8500 is meticulously designed to excel in energy efficiency, thereby mitigating environmental impacts across its lifecycle.

  3. The new IP C8500 ships with starter toner that yields 12,000 B&W prints/12,000 color prints (ISO/IEC 19798). The standard high-yield toner cartridges have impressive yields, with the black cartridge yielding about 43K and each color cartridge at 34K.

  4. The IP C8500 will allow users to print half-size check plots because the paper tray will accept 12"x18" paper. Users can print 24"x36" drawings to the printer in half size. This will save paper, save time, and lower your cost per page because most inkjet plotters have a cost of 10 cents per square foot for black and 20-25 cents per square foot for color.

  5. The options, especially the multi-folder. When was the last time you saw a color printer with a built-in folding machine? A great feature for churches and companies that need to print bi or tri-fold marketing brochures.

These are my top five likes.

Bonus: Do not overlook the Ricoh print driver. There are many features that will save users countless hours of time. My favorites are secure print, hold print, timed print, and the ability to save print features as a program.

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@Art Post posted:

@grizzlyadams  ty for the comment.  CARG for MFPs over the next few years will have a negative growth rate, while managed print will have a CARG of more than 9.8%.  While it's really nothing more than the C840dn, the refresh was badly needed.  In the US market place all we get is the IP C8500 while other markets will get to resell both the IP C8500 and the IP C8510 (55 ppm). Peronally I would much rather have the IP C8510.  Thanx again for response!

You are correct, it did need a refresh.

@grizzlyadams  ty for the comment.  CARG for MFPs over the next few years will have a negative growth rate, while managed print will have a CARG of more than 9.8%.  While it's really nothing more than the C840dn, the refresh was badly needed.  In the US market place all we get is the IP C8500 while other markets will get to resell both the IP C8500 and the IP C8510 (55 ppm). Peronally I would much rather have the IP C8510.  Thanx again for response!

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