New Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF Color Laser MFP

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Ricoh
• MPN: SP-C242SF
• Model: Aficio SP C242SF
• Type: Desktop Color Laser Multifunction Printer
• Standard Functions: Print, Copy, Full-Color Scan, Fax, Network Printing, Network Scanning.
• Optional Functions: Additional 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit.
• What's Included in the Box: Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF Base Unit, Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), Standard 250-Sheet Paper Tray, 1-Sheet Manual Bypass Slot, Starter Color Laser Toner Cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), Pre-installed Waste Toner Bottle, Software Suite CD, and Power Cord.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard replacement Ricoh SP C240/C242 series black and color toner cartridges, telephone line cable, and an Ethernet or High-Speed USB 2.0 interface connection cable.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock official replacement supplies and components for the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF. You can add these items to your order directly from the supplies menu below:

• Paper Feed Upgrade: Ricoh 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Part Number: 406013, expanding total hardware capacity to 751 sheets)
• Toner Refills (Standard Yield): Genuine Ricoh Black (406043), Cyan (406044), Magenta (406045), and Yellow (406046) Cartridges
• Maintenance Units: Replacement Ricoh Waste Toner Bottle (Part Number: 406047), standalone development drums, and transfer belts.
• Media Stock Compatibility: Fits standard multi-purpose business papers, recycled laser stocks, envelopes, custom labels, laser transparencies, and thick presentation stocks up to 90 lb. Index via the manual bypass slot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What major performance enhancement does the SP C242SF offer over the SP C240SF?
  The Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF contains an upgraded color laser engine capable of printing and copying up to 21 pages per minute in both monochrome and full color, delivering a noticeable speed boost over the 16 pages per minute limit of the standard SP C240SF configuration.
• Are the toner cartridges and imaging drum units combined into a single piece?
  No. This printer features an intelligent decoupled modular framework separating each independent colored toner cartridge from the physical photoconductor drum assemblies. This allows you to replace individual spent toner modules incrementally without discarding the imaging drums early, significantly dropping your total cost of ownership.
• Can I scan color documents directly to network paths with this model?
  Yes. The network scanning infrastructure features full Scan-to-Email and Scan-to-Folder (SMB/FTP) digital distribution protocols standard, enabling direct routing of color or monochrome electronic files from the flatbed glass or document feeder straight to shared network directories or email boxes without a computer connection.