Ricoh PRO C5200s

The Ricoh PRO C5200s is not a typical office multifunction printer; it is a sophisticated, production-class colour printing system engineered for high-volume, high-quality environments. It is built to meet the rigorous demands of in-house print departments, small commercial print shops, and creative studios that require offset-like quality, robust media handling, and exceptional reliability for mission-critical print jobs.

Key Features & Specifications

• Printer Type: Production Colour Printer (with optional scanner unit)

• Print Speed: Up to 80 pages per minute (ppm) in colour and black & white

• Print Resolution: 1200 x 4800 dpi (with Ricoh’s Enhanced Smoothing Technology)

• Duty Cycle: Very high, designed for sustained, volume printing runs.

• Recommended Use: Print-for-pay, in-house corporate print departments, graphic arts.

Image Quality & Consistency:

• Offset-Like Quality: Utilizes a high-precision imaging system and advanced toner technology to produce sharp text, smooth gradients, and vibrant colour that rivals offset printing.

• Auto Quality Adjustment: Ensures colour consistency from the first print to the last in a long run, a critical feature for brand consistency and client work.

• Enhanced Smoothing Technology: Minimizes jagged edges on text and lines for superior graphic and line art reproduction.

Media Handling & Versatility:

• Wide Media Support: Handles an extensive range of stocks from 52 gsm to 360 gsm, including coated, uncoated, label, and synthetic papers.

• Large Capacity: High-capacity paper feeders are standard, allowing for thousands of sheets of input to minimize interruptions on long jobs.

• Flexible Sizes: Prints on sizes from A6 to 13″ x 19″ (SRA3+), ideal for brochures, flyers, and high-impact marketing materials.

Productivity & Reliability:

• High Uptime: Built with durable components and features like a long-life drum and fuser designed for continuous operation.

• Inline Finishing Options: Can be equipped with professional finishers for stapling, hole-punching, booklet-making, and folding, delivering ready-to-distribute documents straight from the printer.

Workflow & Usability:

• Large Colour Touchscreen: An intuitive interface allows for easy job management and monitoring of print queues.

• Ricoh Print & Scan Apps: Support for streamlined workflows, including scan-to-cloud services and integration with popular creative software.

Who Is This Printer For?

The Ricoh PRO C5200s is an ideal solution for:

• Small to Midsize Commercial Print Shops: As a primary digital press for short-run, on-demand jobs.

• In-House Corporate Print Departments: Producing high-quality marketing collateral, reports, and presentations.

• Graphic Design Studios & Marketing Agencies: Needing to produce high-fidelity proofs and final client materials in-house.

• University Print Shops & Government Reprographics Departments: That require volume, quality, and a wide range of finishing options.