Ricoh Aficio MP C2500 Series - User Manual

Extreme Capabilities for an Extreme Era
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Ricoh Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series
System Specifications
General Specifications: C2500, C3000,
C2500 SPF, C3000 SPF (SPF version includes Fax Option)
Printing Process: Dry Electrostatic Transfer with
Dual Component Development;
4-Drum Method
Output Speed: C2500: 25-ppm B&W and Full-Color
C3000: 30-ppm B&W and Full-Color
Warm-up Time: Less than 45 seconds
First Copy T
ime:
Full-Color: 9.7 secs; B&W 6.7 secs
Copy/Print/Scan Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Document Feeder: Automatic Reversing Document
(standard) Feeder (ARDF)
Original Capacity: 50 sheets
Paper Size: 5.5” x 8.5”–11” x 17”
Paper Weight: Simplex: 11 lb.–34
lb. Bond (40–128 g/m
2
); Duplex:
14 lb.–28 lb. Bond (52–105 g/m
2
)
Dimensions: 21.7” x 19.3” x 4.7”
(550 x 491 x 120mm)
Exposure Glass: Up to 11” x 17”
Multiple Copies: Up to 999 copies
Copy Size: 11” x 17” max (full bleed on
12” x 18”)
Input Capacity: Standard: 2 x 500 sheets + 100-
sheet Bypass T
ray
Maximum: 3,100 sheets (with LCT)
Output Capacity: Standard: 500 sheets Face Down;
Max: 1,500 sheets (with 1,000-
sheet Finisher)
Paper Sizes: First Paper T
ray: 8.5” x 11”
Second Paper Tray/Paper Bank:
7.25” x 10.5”–11” x 17”
Bypass Tray: Width: 3.5”–12”,
Length: 5.8” x 18” (12” x 18” max)
Large Capacity Tray: 8.5” x 11”
Paper Weights: Standard Trays/Paper Bank/Large
Capacity Tray: 16–57 lb. Bond;
120 lb. Index (60–216 g/m
2
)
Bypass Tray: 14–67 lb. Bond;
140 lb. Index (60–253 g/m
2
)
(Sour
ce for Labels, OHP)
Duplex Unit: 17–45 lb. Bond;
90 lb. Index (64–169 g/m
2
)
Paper T
ypes:
Plain paper
, laser printer qualified
transparencies, labels, envelopes
Auto Duplex: Standard
Zoom: 25%–400% in 1% increments
Preset Reduction Ratios: 93%, 85%, 78%, 73%, 65%,
50%, 25%
Preset Enlarge Ratios: 400%, 200%, 155%, 129%, 121%
Dimensions (WxDxH): 25.6” x 25.9” x 29.1” (650 x 659
x 740mm) Standard Configuration
Weight: <264.5 lb. (120kg) with ARDF
Power Requirements: 120V, 12A, 60Hz
Power Consumption: 1,440 Watts maximum
Printer Controller Specifications (Standard)
CPU: RM7035C @ 600MHz, Embedded
Memory: 1GB RAM & 40GB HDD Standard
(Shared)
Max. Print Speed: C2500: 25-ppm B&W & Full-Color
C3000: 30-ppm B&W & Full-Color
Page Description PCL 5c, PCL 6, RPCS (Standard)
Languages: Genuine Adobe
®
Postscript
®
3
™
,
includes PDF Direct Print (Optional)
Max. Print Resolution: 2400 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi
Standard Interfaces: 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ether
net
(RJ-45), USB 2.0
Optional Interfaces: IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN
Interface T
ype H; Bluetooth
W
ir
eless Boar
d T
ype 3245; IEEE
1284 Parallel Interface Type A; IEEE
1394; USB Host Interface T
ype A*
*Required with optional Camera Direct Print Card
Network/OS: Windows 95/98SE/NT4.0/2000/
Me/XP/Server 2003
Novell NetWare 3.12, 3.2, 4.1,
4.11, 5.0, 5.1, 6, 6.5
UNIX filters for Sun Solaris,
HP-UX, SCO OpenServer,
RedHat Linux, and IBM AIX
MAC OS 8.6-9.2x; OS X 10.1+
Utilities: SmartDeviceMonitor for
Admin and Client; Web
SmartDeviceMonitor; W
eb Image
Monitor; DeskTopBinder Lite; Print
Utility for MAC (w/Adobe PS3 opt.)
Security Specifications
DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) T
ype D (Optional):
Security feature that overwrites latent data on the system’s hard
drive after copy
, scan, fax and print jobs.
Copy Data Security Unit Type A (Optional): Copies of prints
made with this featur
e will be blacked out or embedded with a
watermark to deter illegal copying.
Other Security Features: SNMP v3 Authentication and Data
Encryption (passwor
d/address book encryption); PDF Direct Print
Password Protection; Locked (Secure) Print; User Codes; User
Authentication; WP
A (Wi-Fi Protect Access Support)
Scanner Specifications (Standard)
Scanner Resolution: Monochr
ome Mode: 100–600 dpi
(1200 dpi for TWAIN)
Full-Color Mode: 100–600 dpi
Default Setting: 200 dpi
Scanning Speed: 50-ipm Black & White; 35-ipm
Full-Color (200 dpi via ARDF)
Scan Area: Main Scan: 11.7” (297mm),
Sub Scan: 17” (432mm)
Scan Size: Glass: 11” x 17”, 8.5” x 14”,
8.5” x 11”
ARDF: 5.5” x 8.5”–11” x 17”
Scan Mode: Standar
d: BW Text, BW OCR, BW
T
ext/Photo, BW Photo, BW
Grayscale, FC Photo, FC Text
Opt: ACS (w/Opt. File Converter)
Compression Method: Black & White: TIFF (MH, MR,
MMR), Grayscale, Full-Color: JPEG
Scan-to Modes supported: Scan-to-Email (with LDAP support)
Scan-to-Folder (SMB/FTP/NCP)
Scan-to-URL
Network TWAIN scanning
Document Server Specifications (Standard)
Capacity: 40GB (shared w/other functions)
Max. Stored Documents: 1,000 documents
Max. Pages/Document: 2,000 pages
Max. Stored Pages: 2,000 pages
Facsimile Specifications (Optional)
Fax Option Type C3000:
Type: ITU-T (CCITT) G3, Additional G3
(optional)
Circuit: PSTN, PBX
Resolution: 200 x 100 dpi, 200 x 200 dpi,
400 x 400 dpi (with optional
SAF memory)
Modem Speed: 33.6K–2,400bps w/Auto Fallback
Compression Method: MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Transmission Speed: G3: Approximately 2
seconds/page (w/JBIG)
G3: Approximately 3
seconds/page (w/MMR)
Scan Speed: 0.7 seconds/page (standard/
Detail Mode)
1.3 seconds/page (Super Fine
Mode)
Auto Dialing: 2,000 Quick Dials, 100 Group
Dials (500 locations each)
Memory Capacity: 4MB (approximately 320 pages);
Maximum 28MB (2,240 pages)
Additional Modes: Internet Fax by E-mail (T.37);
IP Fax (T.38); LAN Fax; Fax Forward
to E-mail/Folder; LDAP Support
Options: Additional G3 Lines (up to 3);
Fax SAF Memory (32MB SD-RAM);
Telephone Handset
Hardware Accessories
T
wo-T
ray Paper Bank*
Paper Capacity: 1,000 sheets (500 x 2)
Paper Sizes: 7.25” x 10.5”–11” x 17”
Paper W
eights:
16–57 lb. Bond/120 lb. Index
(60–216 g/m
2
)
Large Capacity T
ray (LCT)*
Paper Capacity: 2,000 sheets (1,000 x 2)
Paper Sizes: 8.5” x 11”
Paper Weights: 16–57 lb. Bond/120 lb. Index
(60–216 g/m
2
)
F
AC30 Cabinet*
*Please note either Cabinet Stand or a paper option must be selected.
1,000-sheet Booklet Finisher (SR3000)*
Paper Sizes: 5.5” x 8.5”–11” x 17”, 12” x 18”
Paper W
eights:
Upper Pr
oof Tray: 14–28 lb. Bond
(52–105 g/m
2
); Lower Shift Tray:
14–68 lb. Bond / 140 lb. Index
(52–256 g/m
2
)
Paper Capacity: Upper Pr
oof Tray: 100 sheets
(8.5” x 11” or smaller), 50 sheets
(8.5” x 14” or larger); Lower Shift
T
ray: 1,000 sheets (8.5” x 11” or
smaller), 500 sheets (8.5” x 14”
or larger)
Staple Capacity: 50 sheets (8.5” x 11” or smaller),
30 sheets (8.5” x 14” or larger)
Saddle Stitch: 10 sheets (up to
40 pages)
Staple Paper Sizes: 8.5” x 11” to 11” x 17”
Staple Positions: 1 stpl/2 position; 2 stpl/3 position
2/3-Hole Punch Unit Option available for Booklet Finisher
500-sheet Finisher (SR3010)*
Paper Sizes: 5.5” x 8.5”–11” x 17”
Paper Weights: 14–34 lb. Bond (52–128 g/m
2
)
Stack Capacity: 500 sheets (8.5” x 11” or smaller)
250 sheets (8.5” x 14”–11” x 17”)
Staple Capacity: 50 sheets (8.5” x 11” or smaller)
30 sheets (8.5” x 14” or larger)
Staple Positions: 1 stpl/ 2 position; 2 stpl/1 position
1,000-sheet Finisher (SR790)*
Paper Sizes: 5.5” x 8.5”–12” x 18”
Paper Weights: Shift Tray: 17–43 lb. Bond /90 lb.
Index (64–163 g/m
2
); Proof Tray:
14–68 lb. Bond / 140 lb. Index
(52–256 g/m
2
)
Stack Capacity: Proof Tray: 250 sheets (8.5” x 11”
or smaller), 50 sheets (8.5” x 14”
or larger); Shift Tray: 1,000 sheets
(8.5” x 11” or smaller), 500
sheets (8.5” x 14” or larger)
Staple Capacity: 50 sheets (8.5” x 11” or smaller)
30 sheets (8.5” x 14” or larger)
Staple Paper Sizes: 8.5” x 11”–12” x 18”
Staple Positions: 1 stpl/2 position; 2 stpl/3 position
*Requires Bridge Unit
Internal Shift Sort Tray*
Paper Sizes: 5.5” x 8.5”–12” x 17”
Paper Capacity: 250 sheets (8.5” x 11” or smaller)
125 sheets (8.5” x 14” or larger)
Paper Weights: 14–67 lb. Bond/140 lb. Index
(52–253 g/m
2
)
*Internal Shift Sort Tray cannot be installed with a finisher
Inner One-Bin Tray
Paper Sizes: 5.5” x 8.5”–11” x 17”
Bin Capacity: 125 sheets
Paper Weights: 16–45 lb. Bond/90 lb. Index
(60–169 g/m
2
)
Additional Accessories:
File Format Converter Type D; Key Counter Bracket Type H;
Optional Counter Interface Unit Type A; Browser Unit Type B
for ScanRouter EX; VM Card Type C for Embedded Software
Architecture Application; Camera Direct Print Card Type A
Supplies & Consumables
Black T
oner:
20,000 pages; Cyan, Magenta, Y
ellow T
oners:
15,000 pages each (toner yields based on 5% coverage);
W
aste Toner Bottle
Print speeds may be impacted by network, applications or PC performance.
Specifications and external appearances are subject to change without notice.
Pr
oducts ar
e shown with optional features. For maximum performance and
yield, we r
ecommend using genuine Ricoh parts and supplies.
Ricoh Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series
Color Multifunctional Systems
Any Job. Any Time. Any Place.
versatile
color
efficient
The versatility and capability to produce what you need, when you need it.
50-sheet Automatic Reversing
Document Feeder (ARDF) (standard)
Hardcopy pages are scanned as
fast as 50 images-per-minute (ipm)
Black & White and 35-ipm color.
Intuitive Control Panel
Full-Color LCD offers enlargeable
display with graphic icons and
animated guidance for easy
programming.
Easy-to-replace Toner Cartridge
Ricoh PxP™ toner is not only easy
to replace but offers much better
image definition, which yields
superior quality on every page.
Two-Tray Paper Bank
(optional)
Up to 5 different sizes/orientations
of paper can be loaded at all times
for maximum versatility.
Automatic Stackless
Duplexing (standard)
Produces two-sided booklets,
br
ochures, agendas, and more.
Inner One-Bin Tray (optional)
Provides a cost-effective
option to separate
output generated
from two different
system functions.
Experience total document
production and communication
in a space-saving design.
Workgroups with light finishing needs
can choose 50-sheet stapling with the
optional 500-sheet Finisher. Also shown
with the Two-Tray Paper Bank.
Match your specific need and budget and configure the
Ricoh Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series your way.
Two 500-sheet Paper Trays
and Bypass (standard)
Dual front-loading trays and
100-sheet Stack Bypass provide
3-way, 1,100-sheet capacity.
1,000-sheet Booklet Finisher
(optional)
Provides 3 destinations for
output, including the ability to
produce paginated, saddle-
stitched and folded booklets.
Staple documents up to 50 pages with the
1,000-sheet Finisher and maximize paper
-
feeding capacity with the 2,000-sheet Large
Capacity Tray to support a total of 3,100 sheets.

Summary

Extreme Capabilities for an Extreme Era

50-sheet Automatic Reversing Document Feeder (ARDF)

Standard document feeder scans up to 50 images per minute for Black & White and 35-ipm color.

Intuitive Control Panel

Full-Color LCD display with graphic icons and animated guidance for easy programming.

Automatic Stackless Duplexing

Standard feature for producing two-sided documents like booklets and brochures efficiently.

Easy-to-replace Toner Cartridge

Ricoh PxP toner offers easy replacement and superior image definition for high-quality output.

1,000-sheet Booklet Finisher

Optional finisher offers 3 destinations for output, including booklet production.

Two-Tray Paper Bank

Optional paper bank supports up to 5 different paper sizes/orientations for maximum versatility.

Two 500-sheet Paper Trays and Bypass

Standard dual front-loading trays and 100-sheet bypass provide 3-way, 1,100-sheet capacity.

Versatile, Productive, Reliable Color

Any Schedule, Any Deadline

Ensures fast, productive output to meet tight deadlines, even for last-minute projects.

Any User

Designed for ease of use for everyone, featuring an intuitive control panel and simple operation.

Any Project

Delivers professional-quality color documents that set standards for color output.

Print, Copy, Scan, Fax Capabilities

Any Destination

Flexible document distribution via Scan-to technology, Document Server, and PC faxing.

Any Format

Produce documents in various media types, weights, and sizes with professional finishing options.

Any Security Level

Offers multiple security levels for document and network protection, including user authentication.

System Specifications

General Specifications and Performance

Details on model types, printing process, output speeds, warm-up, and first copy times.

Scanner and Facsimile Functions

Specifications for scanning resolution, speeds, and optional facsimile capabilities.

Paper Handling and Finishing Options

Details on paper capacities, sizes, weights, and optional finishing accessories.

Connectivity and Software Support

Information on standard and optional interfaces, network/OS support, and included utilities.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The Ricoh Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series are versatile, productive, and reliable color multifunctional systems designed to meet the demands of any user, department, or business. These devices are capable of handling a wide range of document imaging tasks, from printing and copying to scanning and faxing, with a focus on speed, quality, and ease of use.

Function Description

These multifunctional systems are designed to be a central hub for document management, offering comprehensive capabilities for creating, sharing, and archiving documents.

• Printing: The Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series delivers high-quality color and black & white prints at impressive speeds. It supports various paper sizes and weights, including letterhead, transparencies, and special stocks up to 12" x 18". The patented PxP™ Toner technology ensures superior image definition and vibrant colors, making every document look professional. Users can print directly from their PCs, and the system supports PDF Direct Print for streamlined network traffic.
• Copying: The devices offer robust copying functionalities, allowing users to make multiple copies quickly and efficiently. Features like automatic stackless duplexing enable the creation of two-sided booklets, brochures, and agendas. The intuitive control panel with graphic icons and animated guidance simplifies programming copy jobs, including reduction and enlargement.
• Scanning: The integrated scanner allows for fast and secure document digitization. Users can scan hardcopy pages at high speeds in both black & white and color. The Scan-to technology enables sending documents instantly and securely to various network destinations, including email, folders (SMB/FTP/NCP), and URLs. The built-in Document Server allows for on-site storage and retrieval of documents for re-printing, re-faxing, or editing. Network TWAIN scanning is also supported.
• Faxing: With the optional Fax Option Type C3000, these systems provide advanced faxing capabilities. Users can fax directly from their PCs, eliminating the need for manual dialing and leveraging existing company directories. Features like Internet Fax by E-mail (T.37), IP Fax (T.38), LAN Fax, and Fax Forward to E-mail/Folder enhance communication flexibility. LDAP support simplifies address book management.
• Document Server: A standard feature, the 40GB Document Server allows for the storage of up to 1,000 documents, with a maximum of 2,000 pages per document and a total of 2,000 stored pages. This enables efficient document management, allowing users to store and retrieve frequently used documents for re-printing, re-faxing, or editing without having to rescan or recreate them.

Usage Features

The Ricoh Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series is designed for ease of use, productivity, and flexibility across various work environments.

• Intuitive Control Panel: The full-color LCD panel features an enlargeable display with graphic icons and animated guidance, making job programming straightforward for all users, regardless of their technical proficiency. Larger, more comfortable keys further enhance the user experience.
• Fast Performance: With quick warm-up and first-copy times, users can get their jobs started almost immediately. High output speeds for both color and black & white ensure that even tight deadlines can be met efficiently. Scanning times are also quick, facilitating rapid document sharing.
• Flexible Paper Handling: The systems come standard with two 500-sheet paper trays and a 100-sheet stack bypass, providing a 3-way, 1,100-sheet capacity. Optional paper banks and large capacity trays can expand the total paper supply to 3,100 sheets, accommodating multiple media types, weights, and orientations simultaneously. Easy-to-grip tray handles allow for convenient paper restocking even while jobs are printing.
• Professional Finishing Options: A variety of optional finishers are available to produce professionally finished documents in-house. These include a 1,000-sheet Booklet Finisher for paginated, saddle-stitched, and folded booklets, and a 500-sheet Finisher for stapling. These options allow for hole-punched, folded, and stapled output, eliminating the need for outsourcing.
• Connectivity: Standard interfaces include 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet and USB 2.0, ensuring easy integration into existing network infrastructures. Optional interfaces such as IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, IEEE 1284 Parallel, IEEE 1394, and USB Host Interface Type A provide additional flexibility for various connection needs.
• Security Features: Multiple levels of security are integrated to protect confidential information and control device access. User Authentication limits access to system functions and allows for restricting color usage or other capabilities to specific users, helping manage costs. The optional DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) automatically overwrites latent hard drive data after each copy, scan, fax, and print job, enhancing data security. Other features include SNMP v3 Authentication, PDF Direct Print Password Protection, and Locked (Secure) Print.
• Environmental Responsibility: These systems meet ENERGY STAR® guidelines and incorporate features designed to reduce environmental impact. These include Quick Start Up (QSU) Technology, power-saving Sleep Modes, Duplex and Combine Copy Modes, an internal Toner Recycling Mechanism, low noise levels, and minimal ozone emissions. Ricoh's commitment to sustainability is reflected in the design and operation of these devices.
• Document Management Capabilities: Beyond basic functions, the systems support advanced document management workflows. Users can create new reports and presentations by integrating images and text from various sources. The ability to print photos directly from a digital camera without a computer adds to the versatility. Web Image Monitor and SmartDeviceMonitor allow users and administrators to monitor job queues, check supply levels, and adjust network settings from their desktops.

Maintenance Features

The Ricoh Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series is designed for straightforward maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.

• Easy-to-replace Toner Cartridge: Ricoh PxP™ toner cartridges are designed for easy replacement, allowing users to quickly swap out empty cartridges without specialized tools or technical expertise. This feature helps maintain productivity by simplifying a common maintenance task.
• Remote Monitoring and Management: Utilities like SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin and Client, Web SmartDeviceMonitor, and Web Image Monitor allow administrators to remotely monitor device status, check supply levels, and manage network settings. This proactive approach to maintenance helps identify and address potential issues before they impact productivity.
• Internal Toner Recycling Mechanism: This feature contributes to the device's environmental efficiency and reduces waste, potentially extending the life of toner components and reducing the frequency of maintenance related to toner disposal.
• Durable Design: The robust construction of the Aficio MP C2500/C3000 Series ensures reliability and longevity, reducing the need for frequent repairs or replacements.
• Diagnostic Tools: The intuitive control panel and remote monitoring tools can provide alerts and diagnostic information, guiding users or IT staff in troubleshooting minor issues.
• Firmware Updates: The system's architecture allows for firmware updates, ensuring that the device can benefit from performance enhancements, new features, and security improvements over time, extending its useful life and adaptability.

Ricoh Aficio MP C2500 Series Specifications