Ricoh Aficio GX3050N Supplementary Guide

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Ricoh GX3050N
BUYERS LABORATORY INC. Lab Test Report
A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation
LAB TEST
Test period duration: Two months, including a 12,500-impression durability test.
Manufacturer: Ricoh Corporation; West Caldwell, NJ; made in China.
Maximum monthly duty cycle: Up to 10,000 impressions.
BLI’s recommended monthly volume for optimum performance: Up to 2,500 impressions.
Type: Desktop, color piezo inkjet printer.
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completing its 12,500-impression test with no service required and not even
a single misfeed, the unit proved to be economical, featuring the lowest
color cost per page for comparable inkjet printers.
With a rated speed of 10.5 ppm in black and 8.5 ppm in color in the default
High Speed mode (the unit features speeds of up to 29 ppm in black and
color when printing in High Speed Draft mode) and support for up to legal-
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times compared to similar tested inkjet printers. The unit, which employs
Reliability .............................................. 
Misfeeds ....................................................... 0
Service Calls .................................................. 0
Print Quality ................................................ 
Color Photographic Images ............................ 
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 ................................................ 
Black Line Art ...................................... 
Halftone Range ..................................... 
Halftone Fill .............................................. 
Black Solids............................................... 
Wicking ................................................... 
Ink Bleed .................................................. 
Pricing Analysis ........................................ 
Supplies Cost Per Page (Color/Black) ... 12.509¢/1.745¢
Ease of Use ............................................. 
Status Information .................................... 
Ricoh GX3050N
8.5 PPM Color • 10.5 PPM Monochrome
Inkjet Printer*
Suggested retail price: $279
ALSO INSIDE
 Specications
 Certicate of
Reliability
Ratings scale:
Excellent, Very
Good, Good, Fair
and Poor.
GENERAL APPRAISAL
DECEMBER 2006
* In “High Speed” mode, the unit’s default setting.

Ricoh Aficio GX3050N Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Printing colors	Black, cyan, magenta, yellow
Maximum duty cycle	10000 pages per month
Maximum print size	210 x 297 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4
Maximum resolution	3600 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	29 ppm
Print technology	Inkjet
Power requirements	220V - 240V, 50/60 Hz, 10A
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity	350 sheets
Market positioning	Home & office

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	491 mm
Width	416 mm
Height	263 mm