Ricoh SP 150W belongs to a series of budget laser printing systems. Reviews about this peripheral device, its technical specifications and the setting procedure will be considered in the future. It will also provide recommendations regarding its operation and possible use cases.
Options, specialization
The advantages of such a documentation output system include the list of supplies. Users focus on this aspect in the reviews. Ricoh SP 150W is completed as follows:
- A printer.
- A set of communication wires, which consists of interface and power cables.
- A disc with related software and multilingual electronic documentation.
- Starter cartridge.
- Warranty card.
- Manual.
The main area of use of such a printing system is offices with the number of computers no more than 5 pieces and with a monthly print volume of up to 3,000 sheets.
Cartridge Features
There are two types of cartridges for this device. One of them with the marking 408009 is designed to display 700 pages. It is he who is included in the basic configuration of this printer. The second is designated 408010. It has an increased resource for printing pages and can output 1,500 sheets. It will have to be purchased separately.
Although the manufacturer recommends using the cartridge only once, in practice there is still the possibility of refilling it. To do this, you need to purchase a special kit, which consists of toner powder and an unlocking chip. Next, the used cartridge is disassembled, cleaned and filled with new powder. Then it must be re-assembled. At the next stage, you need to carefully dismantle the old control chip and install a new chip in its place. After that, the cartridge is ready for further operation and its refilling is completed.
Reviews of the Ricoh SP 150W indicate that this operation can be successfully performed 5-6 times. Further, the resource of selenium drum is developed and print quality is significantly deteriorated. Therefore, you will need to buy a new cartridge. It is recommended that you purchase an improved version of it.
Communications
There is one major drawback that the Ricoh SP 150W printer connection port kit has. Reviews emphasize that it does not have an RJ-45 connector. Using it, you can connect such a peripheral system directly to the local computer network and assign all the functions of the print server to the printer. Therefore, it can be called a significant drawback.
A possible alternative is the wireless Wi-Fi module. When using it, documents for printing come directly from the network. That is, the printer concurrently performs independently the functions of the print server. It is this wireless transmitter that is recommended for use in a small office.
Another connection method is a wired USB interface. In this case, such a device turns into a standard printer. And all control functions are assigned to a personal computer, to which such a peripheral system is connected.
Workflow system specifications
A4 paper is used for printing on a Ricoh SP 150W laser printer. Reviews emphasize at the same time its rather high speed. It takes 15 seconds to output the first sheet. Then the speed becomes fixed at 22 pages per minute. In this case, the density of the carrier should be in the range from 60 to 170 g / m 2 .
The resolution of the output documents is 1200 x 600. This value is sufficient for text, tables and simple graphs. For something more, such a peripheral is not suitable.
During operation, the system consumes up to 350 watts of electrical energy. In idle or standby mode, this value automatically decreases to 3-5 watts.
Application procedure
The setup algorithm for this printer model is very simple. Most owners and specialists attribute it to the advantages of this model in reviews.
The Ricoh SP 150W is configured as follows:
- The first step is to carefully remove the new printing system from the shipping box.
- Further, it is mandatory to remove the clips. As a rule, they are orange in color and are located on all movable elements of the printer.
- Then you need to install the paper feed trays and the printed pages.
- The next step is to install the cartridge.
- Now you need to put the printer in the place where it will be used in the future.
- Then it is connected to a power supply network and a control computer.
- Then we launch the PC and the peripheral device.
- Using the software setup wizard, we install the drivers on the computer. Reboot it. Display a test page.
After that, the printer is ready to use.
Cost
The Ricoh SP 150W printer is currently available for sale. In the online store, the price of it is 9000-9500 rubles. If you buy such a printing system in computer supermarkets or specialized stores, then the cost will increase and will amount to 10,000-10,500 rubles.
The first mentioned purchase option is favorable in that it saves on the purchase of a peripheral device. But at the same time, a certain time will be spent on its delivery, and it will be possible to verify its operability only after receipt. Therefore, it is more correct to buy such devices in the second way, but you will need to overpay a certain amount.
Reviews, opinions of owners
The reviews of experts on the Ricoh SP 150W highlight the presence of such advantages for this model of peripheral device:
- High reliability. This equipment is manufactured in Japan and meets the highest requirements.
- Low cost. And not only the printer, but also the supplies.
- Simple setup procedure.
- Sufficient equipment, which allows it to be used immediately after purchase.
- The printer’s communication list contains a Wi-Fi wireless transmitter. That is, the peripheral device can independently function as a print server.
By cons include:
- The inability to connect directly to the computer network using wires.
- Low print quality due to laser technology.
- Lack of indication board.
Cons of the printer is negligible and more than offset by the benefits.
Conclusion
In this material, not only reviews of the Ricoh SP 150W were reviewed, but also detailed characteristics of this printer are given. This is a really good peripheral for a small office. It can also be used as a print server. But there are two limitations: the resource for the output of documentation should not exceed 3,000 sheets, and the quality of the graphics allows you to print only text, tables and simple graphics.