
A3 colour multifunction printer (Circular Economy)
- Speed: 55 ppm
- Function: Print/Copy/Scan
- Memory: 4 GB
- Storage: 320 GB HDD
- Operational Panel: 10.1″ Android Smart Operational Panel
- Connectivity: USB 2.0/GIGABIT Network, Bluetooth
- ARDF Capacity: 100 Sheets
- Print Resolution: 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
- Paper Input: 2 x 550 Sheets Input + 100 Sheets Bypass
- Mobile Printing Capability: Apple AirPrint, Mopria®, Ricoh Smart Device Connector
- Toner: K- 32,500 Pages / C,M,Y- 24,000 Pages
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Ricoh IM C5501CE is the fastest and most powerful model in Ricoh’s Circular Economy A3 color intelligent device series. Built for enterprises with high-volume document needs, it delivers 55 pages per minute in both black & white and color, paired with 240 images per minute duplex scanning optional SPDF for rapid scanning.
As part of Ricoh’s eco-conscious Circular Economy line, the IM C5501CE is manufactured using up to 86% recycled and reused components and achieves 50% lower CO₂ emissions compared to previous generations. It’s equipped with Ricoh’s 10.1-inch Smart Operation Panel, TPM 2.0 security, and Always Current Technology, ensuring your workflows stay fast, secure, and future-ready.
Ideal for large organizations in healthcare, finance, government, and education, this device balances enterprise productivity with a reduced environmental impact.
Specifications
| Warm-up time | 21 seconds |
| First copy speed: B/W | 2.9 seconds |
| First copy speed: full colour | 4.2 seconds |
| Recovery time | 1.2 seconds |
| Continuous output speed | 55 ppm |
| Memory: standard | 4 GB |
| Memory: maximum | 6 GB |
| HDD: standard | 320 GB |
| ARDF capacity | 100 sheets |
| SPDF capacity | 220 sheets |
| Weight ARDF model | 99 kg |
| Weight SPDF model | 104 kg |
| Weight PLATEN model | 89.5 kg |
| Dimensions ARDF model: WxDxH | 587 x 701 x 913 mm |
| Dimensions SPDF model: WxDxH | 587 x 701 x 963 mm |
| Dimensions PLATEN model: WxDxH | 587 x 701 x 852 mm |
| Power source | 220 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz |
| First print speed: B/W | 2.5 seconds |
| First print speed: full colour | 3.9 seconds |
| CPU | ApolloLake E3930 1.3 GHz |
| Printer language: standard | PCL5c, PCL6, PostScript 3 (emulation), PDF direct (emulation) |
| Printer language: option | Genuine Adobe® PostScript®3™ |
| Print resolution: maximum | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi |
| Network interface: standard | Ethernet 10 base-T/100 base-TX/1000 base-T, USB Host I/F Type A, USB Device I/F Type B, Bluetooth |
| Network interface: option | Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n) |
| Mobile printing capability | Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Ricoh Smart Device Connector |
| Network protocol | TCP/IP (IP v4, IP v6) |
| Windows® environments | Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2012R2, Windows® Server 2016, Windows® Server 2019, Windows® Server 2022 |
| Mac OS environments | Macintosh OS X v10.15 or later |
| UNIX environments | UNIX Sun® Solaris, HP-UX, SCO OpenServer, RedHat® Linux Enterprise |
| Other supported environments | IBM iSeries |
| Multiple copying | Up to 999 copies |
| Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Zoom | From 25% to 400% in 1% steps |
| Scanning speed: ARDF (A4 LEF, B&W full colour) | 80 ipm (200–300 dpi) |
| Scanning speed: SPDF (A4 LEF, 200dpi, B&W full colour) | 120 ipm (simplex) – 240 ipm (duplex) |
| Resolution: maximum | 1,200 dpi |
| Compression method | BW: TIFF (MH, MR, MMR, JBIG2), Grayscale – Colour: JPEG |
| File formats | Single Page TIFF, Single Page JPEG, Single Page High compression PDF, Single Page PDF/A, Multi Page TIFF, Multi Page PDF, Multi Page High compression PDF, Multi Page PDF/A |
| Scan modes | E-mail, Folder, USB |
| Circuit | PSTN, PBX |
| Transmission speed | 2 seconds |
| Modem speed: maximum | 33.6 Kbps |
| Resolution: standard | 8×3.85 line/mm, 200×100 dpi |
| Compression method | MH, MR, MMR, JBIG |
| Scanning speed: ARDF (A4 LEF) | 68 spm |
| Scanning speed: SPDF (A4 LEF) | 81 spm |
| Memory: standard | 4 MB (320 pages) |
| Recommended paper size | Standard paper tray(s): SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Envelopes Optional paper tray(s): SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Envelopes Bypass tray: SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Envelopes, Custom Size paper (Width: 90 mm – 320 mm, Length: 148 mm – 1,260 mm) |
| Paper input: standard | 1,200 sheets |
| Paper input: maximum | 2,300 sheets |
| Paper output: standard | 500 sheets |
| Paper output: maximum | 1,625 sheets |
| Paper weight | Trays: 60 – 300 g/m² Bypass: 52 – 300 g/m² Duplex: 60 – 300 g/m² |
| Paper types | Plain paper, Recycled paper, Special paper, Colour paper, Letterhead, Cardstock, Preprinted paper, Bond paper, Coated paper, Envelope, Gloss paper, Label paper, OHP |
| ECOLOGY | |
| Power consumption: max. | < 1,450 W |
| Power consumption operation: B/W | 791 W |
| Power consumption operation: Full colour | 909 W |
| Power consumption: ready | 40.7 W |
| Power consumption: sleep | 0.86 W |
| TEC* | 0.72 kWh/week |
| * It is a reference value based on the ENERGY STAR Ver.3.0 test method. | |
| Starter toner | Black: 14,500 prints Colour: 5,500 prints |
| Toner (black) | 32,500 prints |
| Toner (cyan/magenta/yellow) | 24,000 prints |
| Waste toner bottle | 100,000 sheets |

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