The desktop Aficio SP C232SF Color Laser Multifunction Printer is a compact and cost-effective solution for the small work group or home office. With the option to setup a network via Ethernet or connect to a single machine using the USB 2.0 jack, the C232SF is a versatile unit. Additionally, expandability options such as the option to attach additional paper trays for increased paper capacity make the C232SF a MFP that can grow with your business.
Print, copy, scan, and fax in color and B/W. The printer has a maximum print resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi and has a standard capacity of 251 sheets of paper. Optional paper trays increase paper capacity to 751 sheets. The C232SF also features 21 pages-per-minute color and B/W output. Paper up to 8.5 x 14" in size, and other media such as envelopes, labels, and gloss paper can be printed on as well.
The copier aspect of the C232SF features functions like ID copy, electronic sorting, and color density adjustment, among many others. The copier puts out a first copy in 30 seconds; and it produces 21 color and B/W copies-per-minute for single page documents. When producing multiple page documents the copier can create 10 color copies-per-minute, and 20 B/W copies-per-minute
The scanner produces both full-color and B/W images at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. It scans color in approximately 10 seconds and B/W in 5. The scan area, using the auto document feeder, is up to 8.5 x 14". Additional features of the scanner include TWAIN/WIA, scan-to-email, scan-to-folder, and scan-to-FTP, among others.
The fax features a Super G3 transmission speed, which translates into approximately 3 seconds per page. In fine mode the fax produces 200 x 200 dpi pages. Scanning speed is approximately 5 seconds per page. The fax has a memory of 100 pages and a backup memory of 1 hour. Additional features include auto redial, auto answer, error correction mode, and image reduction, among many others.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Print processing: color laser Reading element: flatbed with CCD sensor |
| Print Color | Color, B/W |
| Maximum Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Print Speed | 21 ppm First print: 14 seconds Warm-up time: 48 seconds |
| Hardware Platforms | Standard: 256MB RAM Maximum: 512MB |
| CPU | 400MHz |
| Languages | PCL 5c/6, PostScript 3 emulation |
| Paper Handling | |
| Paper Capacity | Standard: 250 sheet tray + 1 sheet bypass tray Optional paper supply: 500 sheet paper feed unit Maximum paper capacity: 751 sheets Output tray capacity: 150 sheets (face down) |
| Paper Types | Standard tray and bypass tray: plain paper, recycled paper, envelopes, glossy paper, thick paper, labels Optional paper feed unit: plain paper, recycled paper |
| Clip Splitting | Platen glass: sheets, books, 3D objects Maximum scanning size: 8.5 x 11.7" |
| Paper Sizes | Standard tray and bypass tray: letter (8.5 x 11"), A4 (8.3 x 11.7"), EXE (7.25 x 10.5"), B5 (6.9 x 9.8"), legal (8.5 x 14"), custom (width: 3.6-8.6", length: 5.9-14.24") Optional paper feed unit: letter (8.5 x 11"), A4 (8.3 x 11.7") |
| Weight | Paper weight: Standard tray and bypass tray: 16-40 lb bond / 83 lb index (60-160 g/m2) Optional paper feed Unit: 16-28 lb bond (60-105 g/m2) |
| Duplex Printing | Standard |
| Copier | |
|---|---|
| Speed | First copy speed: 30 seconds B/W and full-color Single page doc/multiple: 21 cpm B/W and full-color Multi-page doc/single copy: 20 cpm B/W, 10 cpm in full-color |
| Status Indicator | 1-99 |
| Zoom | 25-400% in 1% increments |
| Ratio | Reduction ratios: 50%, 65%, 78%, 93% Enlargement ratios: 129%, 155%, 200%, 400% |
| Advanced Features | Image density adjustment, copy mode (text/photo/mixed), color density adjustment, combine copy (2-in-1, 4-in-1, ADF only), duplex copy, ID card copy, memory copy, electronic sorting (collation, ADF only) |
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Device Type | CCD array image-sensor scanner: 1200 x 1200 dpi Driver: max 19,200 x 19,200 dpi (interpolated) |
| Modes | Full-color 256 levels grayscale |
| Compatibility | TWAIN Driver, Presto! PageManager |
| Scan Speed | B/W: 5 seconds-per-page (LTR @ 300 dpi) Full-color: 10 seconds-per-page |
| Scan Area | Via Platen: 8.5" x 11.7" (216-297mm) Via ADF: 8.5" x 14" (216-356mm) |
| File Formats | TIFF, PDF, JPEG |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP, SMB |
| Capabilities | Twain/WIA, scan-to-email, scan-to-folder, scan-to-FTP and scan-to-OCR |
| Fax | |
|---|---|
| Circuit Type | PSTN/PBX |
| Compatibility | ITU-T G3 |
| Resolution | Standard mode: 200 x 100 dpi Fine mode: 200 x 200 dpi |
| Compression | MH, MR, MMR |
| Scanning Speed | Less than 5 seconds (200 dpi) |
| Modem Speed | 33.6Kbps with automatic fallback |
| Transmission Speed | Approximately 3 seconds |
| Hardware Platforms | Up to 100 pages backup: 1 hour |
| Fax Features | 20 one-touch dials, 50 speed dials, auto redial (after 5 minutes), auto answer (1-5 rings), auto/manual/substitute reception, answering machine interface, error correction mode, image reduction, memory/immediate transmission, PC fax (Windows only), serial broadcasting (100 locations), smoothing |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface |
USB 2.0
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Optional: IEEE 802.11b/g wireless |
| Network Capable | TCP/IP, IPP |
| Fonts | PCL/PS 3: 80 fonts |
| Drivers | PCL 5c/6: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008 PS3 emulation: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008 Mac OS X v.10.2.8-10.5 |
| General Attributes | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008
Mac OS X v.10.2.8-10.5
Citrix MetaFrame
UNIX (using Ricoh UNIX filter) Software utilities: Web Image Monitor, Presto! PageManager |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 1,300W Energy saver mode: 25W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.54 x 18.74 x 19.41" / 420 x 476 x 493mm |
| Weight | 66.14 lb / 30kg |
| Safety Regulations | UL60950-1 first edition, CSA-22.2 no. 60950-1-03 first edition Energy Star: color multifunction printer - tier 1 |