Ricoh
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF color laser printer
Colour laser all-in-one prints, copies, scans and faxes at up to 21 ppm with automatic duplex and a 250-sheet tray
- Recommended UseMFC / All-In-One
- Output TypeColor
- Laser TechnologyLaser
- Black Print SpeedUp to 21 ppm
- Black Print Quality2400 x 600 dpi
- Time To First Page (seconds)14 sec.
- Fast first page in 14 seconds for quick starts
- Sharp colour output at 2400 x 600 dpi for professional documents
- Automatic duplex printing cuts paper use in half
- Built-in Ethernet and USB for easy network sharing
- 250-sheet tray plus bypass handles diverse media types
Compact colour MFP for small offices
The Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF is a new all-in-one laser printer that prints, copies, scans and faxes in colour. It delivers up to 21 pages per minute in both black and colour with a first page out in 14 seconds. Standard 256 MB memory and PCL 5c, PCL 6 plus PostScript 3 emulation suit workgroups needing a single networked device.
Ethernet 10/100BaseTX limits network throughput
The built-in RJ-45 port runs at 10/100 Mbps, so large scan jobs or heavy print queues will move slower than on a gigabit link. Duplex printing is supported, but the automatic document feeder handles only simplex originals for copy, scan and fax. Maximum paper capacity reaches 751 sheets when optional trays are added.
Desktop installation with a few common pitfalls
The unit fits on a desk and connects via USB or Ethernet without extra drivers for most modern operating systems. The 250-sheet main tray plus a single-sheet bypass handle plain, recycled, thick, label and card stock media. Users often forget to order the optional trays for the full 751-sheet capacity or to configure the fax line before first use.
Highlights
- Fast first page in 14 seconds for quick starts
- Sharp colour output at 2400 x 600 dpi for professional documents
- Automatic duplex printing cuts paper use in half
- Built-in Ethernet and USB for easy network sharing
- 250-sheet tray plus bypass handles diverse media types
Specifications
| Brand | RICOH |
|---|---|
| Series | Aficio SP Series |
| Model | C242SF |
| Part Number | 406878 |
| Recommended Use | MFC / All-In-One |
| Output Type | Color |
| Laser Technology | Laser |
| Black Print Speed | Up to 21 ppm |
| Black Print Quality | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Time To First Page (seconds) | 14 sec. |
| Print Languages, std. | PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3 emulation |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Copy Speed, Black | Up to 21 cpm |
| Copy Speed, Color | Up to 21 cpm |
| Copy Quality, Black | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy Quality, Color | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Max. Document Enlargement | 400% |
| Max. Document Reduction | 25% |
| Max. Number of Copies | 99 |
| Scan Resolution, Optical | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Scan Resolution, Enhanced | 19200 x 19200 dpi |
| Fax Transmission Speed | 2 sec./page |
| Fax Memory | 2 MB |
| Fax Resolutions | 200 x 200 dpi |
| Input Capacity, std. | 250-sheet Paper Tray + 1-sheet Bypass Tray |
| Input Capacity, max. | 751 sheets |
| Output Capacity, std. | 150 sheets |
| Media Type | Std. and Bypass Tray: Plain Paper, Middle Thick, Recycled Paper, Envelopes, Thick Paper, Labels, Thin Paper, Color Paper, Prepunched Paper, Letterhead, Bond Paper, Card Stock, and Preprinted Paper (Std. Tray only) Optional Paper Feed Unit: Plain Paper, Middle Thick, Recycled Paper, Thick Paper, Thin Paper, Color Paper, Preprinted Paper, Prepunched Paper, and Letterhead |
| Media sizes supported | Standard & Bypass Tray: Letter (8.5" x 11"), Legal (8.5" x 14"), EXEC (10.5" x 7.25"), Half Letter (5.5" x 8.5"), A4 (8.3" x 11.7"), A5 (5.8" x 8.3"), A6 (4.1" x 5.8"), B5 JIS (7.2" x 10.1"), B6 JIS (5.0" x 7.2"), F (8" x 13"), Foolscap (8.5" x 13"), Folio (8.25" x 13"), 16 Kai (7.6" x 10.5") Envelopes: Com10, Monarch, C5, C6, DL Custom size: Min. 90 mm x 148 mm (3.6" x 5.92"), Max. 216 mm x 356 mm (8.64" x 14.24") Opt. Paper Feed Unit: Letter (8.5" x 11"), A4 (8.3" x 11.7") |
| USB Ports | Yes |
| Network Ports | Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45) |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet (RJ-45) / USB |
| Processor(MHz) | 400 |
| Memory, std. | 256 MB |
| Memory, max. | 256 MB |
| Power Requirements | 120V, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 1300W or less max. |
| Windows Compatible | Windows XP/Vista/7/Server 2003/ Server 2003R2/Server 2008 (32 bit/64 bit)/Server 2008R2 (64 bit) |
| Macintosh Compatible | Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.6 |
| Other | Citrix MetaFrame, UNIX (using Ricoh UNIX filter) |
| Dimensions | 16.5" x 19.4" x 18.7" |
| Weight | 66.2 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 34.47 kg |
| Package size | 559 × 533 × 457 mm |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the standard 250-sheet tray or add the optional drawers to reach the 751-sheet maximum?
The standard 250-sheet tray plus a 1-sheet bypass covers light use; adding the optional drawers raises capacity to 751 sheets for high-volume offices.
What does the 21 ppm black print speed mean for everyday office workloads?
21 pages per minute is the engine’s rated maximum for black output; real-world throughput will be lower once warm-up, duplex flips and job overhead are included.
How does the Ethernet 10/100BaseTX port limit network printing performance?
The 10/100BaseTX interface caps wired throughput at 100 Mbps, which is sufficient for typical PCL 5c, PCL 6 or PostScript 3 emulation print jobs.
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