Ricoh 3260C and 5560

Print scan is optional and the Fiery will work with either machine. Just had our launch 2 weeks ago as well

The Fiery will work with either machine? It is my understanding and the launch material seems to support it, that the only difference between the two units is the Fiery Controller. If the Fiery went on the 3260, there would be no need for the 5560.

The 2 machines are identical except for speed and neither comes standard with a print controller. The reason for the 2 different machines is purely marketing. the 3260 is targeted at B/C market and the 5560 is for production color. If you look at the brochures you will notice the 3260 brochure is set-up like the other 32XX boxes and does not mention the fiery. But the 5560 Brochure looks like the 6513 brochure and only mentions the fiery. In reality either controller will work in either machine.

Here's the answer I got from our Regional Sales Manager who got the answers from HQ:
Some questions:

1. Does the fiery work on the 3260?

Sure does. The Ricoh price list shows everything a la carte (mainframe and controllers separate). You can mix and match controllers to mainframe.

2. Is the print option included and/or is it mandatory? Does it need to be ordered separately?

The Print/Scan option (002449MIU) is the GW controller. Since everything is a la carte, you will need to order it with the mainframe.

3. Is the print/scan feature standard or optional?

If you order the mainframe by itself, it is just a standalone copier. Thus you need either the Scan/Print kit or E7000 controller to network it.

Hope this helps stop the confusion.