Ricoh AficioMP 5000B review
The Aficio MP 5000B is a feature-rich digital system that maximizes
productivity with advanced network printing, a large 8.5" simplified
color display, Super G3 faxing, and output speeds of 50 pages per minute.
All of this and more available in one efficient, cost-effective platform.
100-sheet Automatic Reversing Document Feeder efficiently handles
multi-page and double-sided originals up to 11" x 17"
Stackless Duplex Unit creates two-sided copy, print and fax
output—cutting paper, filing and postage costs in half
Standard 1,200-sheet paper capacity, and maximum 4,400-sheet paper capacity
with optional paper banks
Professional finishing options include 2- or 3-hole punching, multiple
finisher options, including optional saddle-stitch booklet making
Compatible with Embedded Software Architecture, a Java (J2ME) compatible
software development platform
Full-color VGA touch-screen with Simplified Display and Animated User
Guidance
Energy saving features such as Quick Start-up technology and Sleep Mode can
save power
Standard RPCS and PCL5e/6 and Languages Adobe PostScript3 (Optional)
Accept data from Windows®, AS/400, Linux, Macintosh® and Novell® for
seamless integration with a variety of network operating systems.
Optional interfaces include IEEE802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN, IEEE1284/ECP
Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth
Easy to use Ricoh RPCS icon-based print driver interface allows you to save
special settings for quick, one-click processing
PDF Direct Print lets you send PDF files directly to a printer without
opening the application, reducing network traffic
View settings and manage documents from any connected PC via standard web
browser
Print files can be temporarily held using Hold Print and released and
collected when you’re ready
High performance 600 x 600 dpi network printing at 50 ppm
Manage jobs and reorder priorities easily with the Job List Function
The 533 MHz RM7035C processor and (std/max) 256/512 MB memory accelerate
print performance, producing general-office documents with ease
Crisp 600 dpi resolution copies in 256 levels of grayscale
Comes standard with 256 MB RAM
40 GB Hard Disk Drive (optional)
Scan Once, Print Many with fast, clear output at 50 ppm
Warm up time 13 seconds with first copy speed of 4.1 second
Scan-to-Email—Easily search and send electronic documents for timely and
accurate delivery
Scan-to-Folder—Ideal way to archive and share large files with multiple
clients
Network scanning BW = 61 ipm at 200 dpi
Supports wide array of industry standard files such as PDF, TIFF and JPEG;
Single Page and Multi-Page TIFF, PDF, Single-Page JPEG
Embedded Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-Folder, Scan-to-HDD
TWAIN scanning provides alternative scanning options for networked users
Versatile Black & White scanning
Scans max paper size 11” x 17” at 600 dpi with 256 grayscales
Thumbnail Preview allows users to verify that they have the right file and
the correct orientation
The Locked Print feature gives you the added security of releasing files
when you decide to release them and then deletes the files from the
document server after printing.
Prevent unauthorized access to system functions with Windows/LDAP/Kerberos
Authentication, which requires a valid user name and password
Ensure unauthorized documents are never duplicated with the optional Copy
Data Security unit, which grays-out text when copied
Protect address book data with Encrypted Address Book, which protects data
even if the built-in hard drive is removed, disposed of, or stolen
Secure Internet Protocol (IP) communication by authenticating and/or
encrypting each IP packet in a data stream with IPsec Communication and
transmit PDFs securely with Encrypted PDF Transmission
Encrypt Hard Disk Drive and non-volatile RAM data immediately upon storage
with the HDD Data Encryption
Send hard copies at a quick 2 seconds per page with standard JBIG on up to
three analog lines via the Super G3 Modem.
Save time and paper with LAN Fax and send faxes right from your desktop.
Capitalize on the cost-saving benefits of IP faxing (T.38) for fast, high
quality communication: send and receive faxes directly over your LAN or
WAN, bypassing your PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network).
Save time with up to three Super G3 fax lines and eliminate long-distance
phone charges with Internet fax capabilities.
Deliver inbound faxes quickly by automatically forwarding them to e-mail
addresses or network folders. Recipients receive an automatic e-mail
notification of fax deliveries.
One-Bin Tray with 125 page capacity offers a cost-effective option to
separate copy output from prints or faxes
1,000 Sheet Finisher holds up to 1,000 sheets of 8.5” x 11” or smaller;
500 sheets of 8.5” x 14” or larger 20 lb. Bond paper and automatically
staples in 3 different positions
2,000 Sheet Booklet/Saddle Stitch Finisher automatically staples and
punches (optional) your work to produce professional-quality booklets with
a variety of staple and hole positions (2- or 3-holes)
Add the 2 x 550 sheet paper bank and have up to five different sizes and
orientations of paper that can be loaded at all times for maximum
versatility
2,000-Sheet (letter-sized) Large capacity tray is also available, allowing
for a combined maximum of up to 4,400 sheets of paper loaded for
high-production environments