Ricoh SP C320DN Toner
Aficio SP C320DN Toner Cartridges

Ricoh SP C320DN Printer Review

The Ricoh Aficio SP C320DN brings the high quality color laser printing of larger machines to a device that is compact and quite affordable, opening up possibilities for smaller offices and workgroups. It can print at speeds of up to 26 pages per minute, and it even has features like PictBridge to improve workflow. A somewhat high cost per page for Ricoh SP C320DN printer toner is one of its few drawbacks.

Most of the features of the SP C320DN (sometimes listed as SP C320) are pretty standard. It has a print resolution of up to 1200 dpi, and a first page out time of 13.5 seconds. It has an initial paper capacity of 500 sheets with a bypass tray of 100 sheets. Users can add an extra tray for a capacity of up to 1,100 sheets.

Beyond the standard features, however, are some nice extras. A PictBridge port enables printing directly from a digital camera, and a night sensor can automatically power the machine down when it detects the office lights have been off for a certain period of time. Network support includes easy setup routine and internal monitoring software that users can connect to from a browser, showing them status reports, the level of Aficio SP C320DN toner, and more.

As with most laser models, the Aficio SP C320DN toner cartridges are divided into four colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The prices for Ricoh SP C320DN toner tend to be a bit high, however. Users can opt for high-capacity versions of Ricoh SP C320DN toner cartridges to bring the cost per page down, which helps a little.

Overall, the Ricoh SP C320DN is an impressive device with solid speeds and good output quality. Extras like PictBridge support add extra convenience, but the cost of toners may prove to be too high for many buyers.