Ricoh Aficio MP 2550 Toner Cartridges

Ricoh MP 2550 Printer Review

In its series of high-performance laser printers, the Ricoh Aficio MP 2550 is one of the most simplistic and affordable models to offer copy, print, scan and fax functionality. Maximum speeds of 25 pages per minute for monochrome and color projects are not quite as quick as the top devices in its class, but satisfactory enough considering its low price tag. Whether buyers go with the base model, or the additional MP 2550B, MP 2550SP and MP 2550SPF units, this series offers long-lasting toners, flexible paper handling and connectivity that make it a good solution for busy small and home offices.

The MP 2550 comes with a color touchscreen display that can be customized to fit specific needs, as well as notify users on important updates such as low paper and low Aficio MP 2550 printer toner levels. The unit also provides security features such as encrypted transmission for PDFs and password-protected access to system functions.

The device's ample control features will allow users to better manage printing and sharing documents by providing the option to forward fax or scan jobs directly to email, a network folder or a flash drive. The connectivity features that enable this include an ethernet interface for sharing through the office network and a USB port to support hard drives and flash drives, in addition to its Bluetooth and wireless connections.

The MP 2550 is best suited to support large volumes, allowing users to expand its standard paper capacity of 1,100 pages to a maximum of 3,100 pages. The unit also comes with a 50-sheet automatic document feeder that can quickly feed a multiple-page scan job.

The device has a satisfactory output quality for text, graphic and photo projects, but not the best in its class, printing with a resolution of 2400x600 dpi using Ricoh MP 2550 toner. Copy and scan output is also below par with a resolution of 600x600 dpi, although it should suit in-house projects.

The device uses four individual black, cyan, magenta and yellow Ricoh MP 2550 toner cartridges. Each color supply has a maximum yield of 5,000 pages and the black Aficio MP 2550 toner has a capacity of 10,000 pages. To keep running costs low, users can opt to purchase remanufactured supplies that are more affordable than OEM Ricoh MP 2550 toner cartridges.

The MP 2550 and its additional series models offer a solid performance for an affordable price tag. Considering its assortment of control features, expandable media handling and plentiful connectivity, this color laser printer can definitely benefit heavy-duty small or home offices.