Copiers | Printers
Description
The Ricoh Nashua MP 301SP Aficio is a compact A4 black-and-white laser multifunction printer (MFP) designed for small-to-medium office workgroups.
The Ricoh Nashua Aficio MP 301SP (and its sister model, the MP 301SPF) is a high-speed, compact, monochrome A4 laser multifunction printer (MFP) engineered to streamline document workflows in busy, space-constrained office environments. Marketed globally under the Ricoh brand and distributed in specific regions such as South Africa via the Nashua network, this desktop workhorse consolidates high-volume copying, network printing, and color scanning into a small footprint.
By incorporating Ricoh’s next-generation GWNX controller architecture, the MP 301SP provides enterprise-level security, low energy consumption, and robust digital integration typically reserved for much larger floor-standing copiers.
Core Performance & Engine Specifications
The primary asset of the MP 301SP is its reliable, high-speed output and swift response times, ensuring minimal delays during urgent print runs.
- Print and Copy Speed: Delivers up to 30 to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in monochrome on A4 paper.
- Warm-Up & First-Print Times: Warms up in just 23 seconds from sleep mode, producing its first black-and-white page in 5.4 seconds (or 6 seconds for photocopies).
- Print Resolution: Offers clear text and sharp graphics up to 600 x 600 dpi via laser beam scanning and electrophotographic printing technology.
- Processing Power: Equipped with a standard 1 GB of RAM to handle complex print queues efficiently, with an optional 128 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) available for internal document storage.
Paper Handling & Media Flexibility
Despite its compact desktop dimensions (476 x 450 x 451 mm), the unit offers scalable paper input configurations to accommodate heavy multi-user workloads without frequent manual refills.
| Feature / Component | Standard Configuration | Maximum Expandable Capacity | Supported Media Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Trays | 1 x 250-Sheet Internal Drawer | Up to 1,350 Sheets (via two optional 500-sheet paper banks) | A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal, Letter |
| Bypass Tray | 1 x 100-Sheet Multi-bypass Tray | Included in total system capacities | Envelopes, labels, custom sizes up to Legal |
| Document Feeder | 50-Sheet ARDF (Automatic Reversing Document Feeder) | Built-in standard | Up to Legal size originals for double-sided processing |
| Duplexing Unit | Built-in automatic two-sided printing | Included in total system capabilities | Standard A4 and Legal paper weights |
Advanced Scanning, Faxing, and Connectivity
The MP 301 architecture focuses heavily on turning paper documents into manageable digital files and optimizing communication streams.
- Color Scanning Capabilities: Captures documents at speeds up to 30 impressions per minute (ipm) in both color and monochrome. It features full network TWAIN compliance and enables a variety of digital destinations, including Scan-to-Email (via SMTP), Scan-to-Folder (via SMB or FTP), and direct scanning to portable USB flash drives or SD memory cards utilizing the front-facing ports.
- Batch Scanning: An onboard productivity feature that allows operators to seamlessly scan separate piles of over 50 originals into a single composite digital file.
- Fax Functionality (SP vs. SPF): Faxing capabilities are optional on the standard MP 301SP model but come standard on the MP 301SPF. The system integrates a high-speed Super G3 33.6 Kbps modem with paperless faxing, route-to-email options, and an independent 4 MB fax memory buffer.
- Standard & Optional Interfaces: Out-of-the-box configurations include a standard high-speed USB 2.0 port and a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network connection. Workgroups can expand their infrastructure via optional Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a/g/n Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), or legacy bi-directional IEEE 1284 parallel interfaces.
User Experience, Security, and Sustainability
Designed with modern enterprise workflows in mind, the device incorporates elements that lower total cost of ownership (TCO) while securing corporate intellectual property.
- Smart Operation Screen: Features a tiltable 4.3-inch color touch-screen control panel with a customizable layout. Users can configure single-touch shortcut keys for repetitive tasks, view device usage graphs, and utilize an “Eco-Friendly Indicator” that displays paper reduction metrics.
- Document Server: When outfitted with the optional 128 GB HDD, the machine can locally store up to 3,000 frequently used forms, corporate templates, or multi-page documents. Users can print directly from the touch panel, mitigating network lag and preventing productivity drain.
- Advanced Security Policies: To fulfill strict corporate regulatory mandates, the MP 301 platform embeds data protection mechanisms like Locked Print (holding jobs at the device until a PIN code is entered), LDAP authentication, AES256-bit HDD data encryption, and a DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) that actively sanitizes residual data from the hard drive platter.
- Eco-Conscious Profile: The machine features a segment-leading Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC rating of 1.5 kW/h). In deep sleep mode, power usage drops down to a mere 3.1 Watts, optimizing energy efficiency during idle evening or weekend hours.
Key Specifications
- Functions: Copy, Print, Scan, Scan to email (Fax is optional/on the SPF model)
- Speed: Up to 30 pages per minute (ppm)
- Print Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
- First Copy Out Time: 6 seconds
- Warm-up Time: 23 seconds
- Paper Capacity: Up to 1,350 sheets maximum
- Paper Size: A4, A3 capable via bypass
- Connectivity: Ethernet, USB, and optional wireless/SD card support
- Touchscreen + duplex
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- Dimensions & Weight: 476 x 450 x 451 mm; approx. 26 kg
Drivers & Support:
- Official system and device drivers (including Windows 11/10 and macOS support) can be accessed via the Ricoh South Africa Download Centre or Ricoh Global Drivers.
Note: Refubrished product may got scratches or dents.
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