New Ricoh SP C220 Color Pinter!

OMG! Who do you think is the OEM for this??

Aficio SP C220/221/222 are Ricoh engines with 3rd party controller.
The printers will also be available in a MF version. These printers are winners!

According to the Aficio League there will be SIX different models, all due to luanch in January 08. These are all laser technology. Pantone Support for C222SF and SPC222DN & SPC221N

MFPs:
SP220S (16ppm) Platen Cover Only
SP C221SF (21ppm)Scan, Fax, Copy, Print
SP C222SF (21ppm) Scan, Fax, Copy, Print
Printers:
SP220N (16PPM)
SP221N (21ppm)
SP222DN (21ppm)

Thats all I got for now!

The Ricoh Aficio SP C222SF Series Desktop Color Laser Multifunction Printers (MFPs) are All-In-One devices featuring All-In-One technology. Along with their single function counterparts – the Ricoh Aficio SP C222DN Series Color Laser Printers, these low volume solutions are low-cost, network-ready systems designed to produce sharp color prints at efficient speeds. Extremely easy to operate and maintain, the Aficio SP C222SF Series and SP C222DN Series simplify laser technology ownership and maintenance. These products are truly affordable and allow small businesses and workgroups to take advantage of the same features that were previously only available to much larger organizations.

Is there any pricing, even MSRP, available yet? I assume these are going to be better than the SP210 and AC031 units - right?

Thanks,
Doc

I'm hoping these come in under $400, we'll see!

I pulled this from some web site so this is not me writing about the product!
Ricoh showed off a new printer this week from it’s new Aficio SP C222DN series. It’s a color laser printer and I while I’ve never used a Ricoh printer, I do use a Ricoh copier and it’s amazing and it gives a perfectly clear image everytime. I, personally, have never had any trouble with Ricoh products.

These printers are sleek and compact and made for small workgroups. They are both MAC and PC compatible and easy to set up and manage. The models (C220DN, C221DN, C222DN) in this series will cost $530, $630 and $760 respectively.

The printers are now officially launched and I will try to answer any questions you may have.

When should dealerships begin getting the information packets?

SP C220N - $529 Retail - $363 Single Unit Price
SP C221N - $629 - $455
SP C222DN - $759 - $545

SP C220S - $829 - $592
SP C221SF - $682 - $949
SP C222SF - $1,049 - $773

One major selling point is support of Citrix Presentation Server.

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Originally posted by tkern:
When should dealerships begin getting the information packets?

I am sorry, but my workplace is in Ricoh Norway. I do not know anything about the status in the US only that the press release is out in your market.

Does anyone have realistic usage numbers for these models?

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Originally posted by tkern:
Does anyone have realistic usage numbers for these models?

I am sorry. I do not understand.

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Originally posted by jorgen:

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Originally posted by tkern:
Does anyone have realistic usage numbers for these models?

I am sorry. I do not understand.

tkern was talking about the monthly volume range of the new devices. I have not seen anything yet?

If you base it off the posted monthly duty cycles, it is 1/5th that of the LP226cn(Lanier)(SP400dn - Ricoh.) I believe the recommended volume for that printer is approx 6k per month. If you just divide then the new model C220 should be around 1,200 per month? I would think more like 2,000 pages. @ 1,200 pages/mo, in a normal working month, that is only about 50 pages per day.

The recomended volume is around 750 per month.

If you place the printer in that kind of environment it will shine. It positioned as a replacement for ink, slow color lasers and bw lasers.

Please look at the japanese brochure for complete positioning. Read the headings and look at the pictures.
PDF from Japan

The old 22ppm color printer was rated at approx 2,500 prints per month, I wonder why other than costs, they decided to produce a "cheaper" printer with less capability?

I participated in a Ricoh teleconference on this product yesterday and they said they anticipate the average monthly volume to be 1,500/mo.

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Originally posted by jorgen:
Please look at the japanese brochure for complete positioning. Read the headings and look at the pictures.
PDF from Japan

Can anyone explain why the headings are in english? I have never understood that.

According to the Ricoh cost fact sheet the targeted volume is between 9000 and 11000 per year.

Retail CPC for toner and wastebottle is $0.17

The fuser and transfer unit is designed to last the life of the printer

This is a disposable printer.

Right! I just lobbied my company to add extended warranty for one year @ $99, 2 years @ $180 and three years @ $250. If you get a service call, just ship them a replacement at least for the C220N system. You can charge an additional $75 a year if they want on-site service.

The machine is designed to do what you explained art. Most problems with the product can be solved by replacing the AIO.

The quality of the machine design is excelent, also the output quality is very good.

Are they using a single AIO? I thought I saw four different toner cartridges in the system.

Thet use 4 AIO's...one for each color.