New Ricoh Aficio SP C231N Color laser Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Ricoh
• MPN: SP-C231N
• Model: Aficio SP C231N
• Type: Desktop Color Laser Printer
• Standard Functions: Network Printing, Local Desktop Printing.
• Optional Functions: Additional 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit.
• What's Included in the Box: Ricoh Aficio SP C231N Base Printer, 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 Driver CD, and Power Cord.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard replacement Ricoh SP C231 series black and color toner cartridges, 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 C231N. 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 (406475), Cyan (406476), Magenta (406477), and Yellow (406478) 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 does the "N" designation signify on the Ricoh Aficio SP C231N?
  The suffix indicates that it is network-ready straight out of the box. It carries an integrated 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet controller alongside a high-speed USB 2.0 port, allowing multiple users on a local workplace network to share the print queue without local host mapping.
• 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.
• Does this print engine support heavy custom paper stocks?
  Yes. While the standard internal drawer holds 250 sheets of everyday office paper, the built-in 1-sheet manual bypass slot provides a straight feed path designed to process specialized cardstocks, heavy presentation papers up to 90 lb. Index, custom labels, and envelopes smoothly.