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An exceptional performer among tested Seg-

ment 2 multifunctional products, the Ricoh

Aficio 2022SP, a 22-ppm Segment 2 multifunc-

tional product configured standard with the

print/scan controller, offers strong reliability,

record-breaking productivity, good output

quality, very good ease of use and highly au-

tomated procedures for setup on the network.

Offering copy and network print and scan func-

tionality in its standard configuration, the

Ricoh Aficio 20222SP was also tested with its

optional walk-up fax option with dual lines.

The test unit proved to be highly reliable, com-

pleting its three-month evaluation, which in-

cluded a 52,500-impression durability test,

without any service required. Even more im-

pressive is that the unit did not experience

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS

Ricoh Aficio 2022/2022SP

22 PPM / SEGMENT 2

Copier/Printer/Fax/Scanner

Manufacturer:

Ricoh Corporation

West Caldwell, NJ

Made in the Korea

Serial number: J833103204

Suggested retail price: $6,775 for the configuration tested,

the Aficio 2022SP, which includes the print/scan control-

ler as standard; $12,555 as tested with the optional RADF

($1,265), 1,000-sheet finisher ($1,410), hard drive option

($350), fax option ($1,095), second-line option ($650), hand-

set ($65) and Adobe PostScript 3 kit ($595). The Aficio

2022, priced at $5,245, is a configuration for which the

print/scan controller is an option.

Type: Desktop, CCD digital flatbed scanner, laser imaging,

bond sheet paper, dry toner, dual-component developing,

heat and pressure fusing multifunctional device with

standard copy, network print and scan (to file and e-mail)

functions (for the configuration tested, the Ricoh Aficio

2022SP) and optional walk-up fax and LAN fax.

Manufacturer’s recommended monthly volume: Up to

35,000 impressions.

BLI’s recommended monthly volume for optimum perfor-

mance: Up to 25,000 impressions.

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Test period duration:

Three months, including

a 52,500-impression durability test

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS Ricoh Aficio 2022/2022SP 22 PPM / SEGMENT 2 Copier/Printer/Fax/Scanner 20 L S O LAB RATO INC RY BUYE R Test Report ® 04 A B T EST ED Test period duration: Three months, including a 52,500-impression durability test Manufacturer: Ricoh Corporation West Caldwell, NJ Made in the Korea Serial number: J833103204 Suggested retail price: $6,775 for the configuration tested, the Aficio 2022SP, which includes the print/scan controller as standard; $12,555 as tested with the option
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional General Appraisal continued even a single misfeed during its test, which gives it the best misfeed record for currently available Segment 2 units tested. The Aficio 2022SP also proved to be the most productive Segment 2 unit tested, with overall efficiency rates that, while competitive in simplex copy and print mode, are generally well above average in all duplex copy and print modes.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional General Appraisal continued ucts; the specific plug-in for the Aficio 2022SP is slated for availability at the end of June, but a plug-in for another Ricoh product (for example, the 2045) will provide all the same functionality, except for the ability to display a bitmap image of the 2022.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional General Appraisal continued of hardcopy documents into storage on the device, which can later be printed on demand from the control panel. Output options include a choice of finishers: the tested 1,000-sheet finisher, which offers three-position stapling of up to 50 sheets per set; and a 500-sheet finisher, which staples up to 30 sheets per set in one position.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Reliability PMs/Malfunctions Meter Count (Impressions) Service Required Meter count (beginning of test) 0 End of test period 52,500 Total Misfeeds/Misfeed Rate 0 / Not applicable Service Calls 0 PMs* 0 Total Service Calls (including PMs) M.I.B.F. 1 2 M.I.B.S.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Ease of Operation Documentation: Good. A total of five printed manuals were included with the tested configuration, which included the standard print/scan controller and the fax option. Ease of use: Good. The 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" LCD control panel was easy to use, with each function (copy, fax, scan, document server and print) having its own dedicated key, and the menu system being easy to navigate.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Ease of removing misfeeds: Good. Non-clamshell design; 15 misfeed locations, including three for the RADF and five for the finisher. Throughput Capabilities/Materials Ease of loading paper: Good. Paper output: The Ricoh Aficio 2022SP was tested with the optional finisher. See “Performance Of Tested Special Features.” Output is facedown and in correct order. Ease of adjusting paper drawers: Fair.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Memory allocation: The unit uses separate memory for faxing, but the memory for copying, printing and scanning is shared.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued COPY/PRINT EFFICIENCY FOR 1, 5, 10 AND 20 SETS Copy 1:1 Sets 1 5 10 20 Min. 0 2 4 9 Sec. 30.2 24.2 38.4 14.5 PPM 19.9 20.8 21.6 21.6 Sets 1 5 10 20 Min. 0 2 4 9 Sec. 36.7 30.3 43.9 23.7 PPM 16.3 20.0 21.1 21.3 Sets 1 5 10 20 Min. 1 5 9 19 Sec. 19.7 0.3 41.9 3.4 PPM 15.1 20.0 20.6 21.0 Sets 1 5 10 20 Min. 1 4 9 18 Sec. 13.4 52.1 28.8 42.1 PPM 16.3 20.5 21.1 21.4 Sets 1 5 10 20 Min.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued OVERALL COPY/PRINT EFFICIENCY Ricoh Aficio2022 2022SP Ricoh Aficio SP 100.0% 80.0% 60.0% 40.0% 20.0% 0.0% Ov erall Ef fic iency Co py M o de 1:1 C o py M o de 1:2 Co py M o de 2:2 C o py M o de 2:1 Print M o de 1:1 PS P rint M o de 1:2 PS Print M o de 1:1 P CL 6 P rint M o de 1:2 PC L 6 95.3% 89.5% 87.1% 90.2% 89.4% 86.2% 94.1% 90.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued source or exit tray, for example, by clicking on the appropriate area of the graphic image. The PCL 5e and PCL 6 drivers were very similar in layout and appearance, whereas the RPCS and PostScript each have a different look and feel. Any differences in functionality are highlighted below.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Windows XP PostScript Advanced Screen Copyright 2004. WARNING: This material is copyrighted by Buyers Laboratory Inc. and is the sole property of Buyers Laboratory.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Windows XP RPCS Paper Settings Screen Simultaneous RIP and print: Yes. Printing begins while the document is still being RIPped. Additional print jobs download to the controller. The number of jobs is dependent on resources, with a maximum of 150 jobs. Send once/print many: There was no effect on file size when collate is chosen from the Windows print screen within an application.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued Print Productivity TESTED RASTER TIMES/PRINT SPEEDS PostScript Windows XP PostScript Word PageMaker Photoshop Acrobat Photoshop File Type Text Graphic/Text Graphic Graphic/Text Graphic .DOC .PM6 .TIF .PDF .JPG Pre-Raster File Size 114 KB 116 KB 20 MB 426 KB 248 KB Post-Raster File Size 119 KB 129 KB 41.3 MB 775 KB 2.17 MB First-Page Time (Seconds) 14.8 13.22 57.83 14.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued The PCL 5e, PCL 6, RPCS and PostScript drivers can be auto-installed. Once the drivers are installed, the administrator chooses the SmartDeviceMonitor port and selects the device desired from the available devices automatically listed. No networking problems were encountered with the Ricoh Aficio 2022SP. Setup and use of the Aficio 2022SP and its utilities were very easy.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued begins when the “Start” button is pressed and continues until the last page exits onto the exit tray. can be retrieved via the Web Image Monitor), to an administrator’s e-mail address (the administrator would then route received faxes to the intended recipients), or, via rulesbased routing (e.g., based on TTI or RTI), to e-mail addresses. Fax scanning speed with 4% page coverage original: 1.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional TEST RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS continued type, mixed size, up to five presets (stored settings for commonly used scan jobs), name the file and enter a sender’s name, subject and message. Once all settings are made, the user presses the “Start” key to scan.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Unit/Accessories Aficio 2022SP Finisher: Height Width Depth Weight 28" 21.7" 23.8" 121.3 lbs. 31.1" 20.8" 20.5" 55.2 lbs. (Reprinted with the written permission of Buyers Laboratory Inc..) 5/04 Copyright 2004. WARNING: This material is copyrighted by Buyers Laboratory Inc. and is the sole property of Buyers Laboratory.
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT BACKGROUND INFO SRP (USA; Canada): Manufacturing Status: Domestic Intro Date: OEM: Also Sold As: Distribution: Mfr’s Rec Mo Vol: TYPE Configuration/Scanner: Toner: Ricoh Aficio 2022SP Multifunctional Dataquest Segment 2 $5,245/$7,125; Info not avail New November 2003 Ricoh (Japan) Gestetner DSm622/DSm622sp; None/Lanier LD122; Savin 4022/4022sp Dealers, branches and subsidiaries Up to 35,000 copies Monochrome copier, MF Desktop, digital Dry, dual component GENERAL SPECIFICAT
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BUYERS LABORATORY TEST REPORT MULTIFUNCTION MODES Copier: Internet Fax: Network Printer: Printer: INTERNET FAX SPECIFICATIONS Std Opt Opt/Std Opt Fax: Network Fax: PC Fax: Scanner: Opt Opt No Opt/Std CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS Operating System Support: Parallel Interface: PC Fax/Print/Scan: Serial Interface: PC Fax/Print/Scan: USB Interface: PC Fax/Print/Scan: Network Interface: Interface Type: Mac 8.6-9.2, 10.1, 9.x, NT 4.