Upgrade to more affordable, convenient performance
Embrace the reality of long-lasting productivity right at your fingertips. The RICOH IM C3500 Color Laser Multifunction Printer (MFP) features RICOH Always Current Technology (ACT) for on-demand access to new applications, software and cloud services. Use the standard and enhanced features to perform print, copy, scan and fax tasks with speed, precision and security well into the future.
Extend personalized productivity in your office
Address emerging business needs with the expanded capabilities of the RICOH Always Current Technology platform. From the device's control panel, simply download updates as they become available to enhance and simplify workflows. Add the cutting-edge upgrades in moments without technical help. It's a way to future-proof the device, so users can maintain faster, smarter and more secure workflows.
Deliver at the finish
Produce high-quality color presentations, brochures, direct mailers and more at up to 35 pages per minute (ppm). Create sharp, accurate copies with the optional Fiery® E-25C Color Controller. Use standard PostScript® and PDF Direct Print to process almost any print job with ease. Choose from multiple finishing options, including an internal Multi-Folding Unit, for tri-folds, letter-folds and more.
Digitize documents to optimize workflows
Scan two-sided documents at up to 240 images per minute (ipm) on the 220-Sheet Single Pass Document Feeder (SPDF) and distribute them instantly via a wide range of Scan-to capabilities. Reduce double feeds during scanning with an optional Double Feed Detection Unit. To scan smaller documents such as checks, tickets and other forms, choose the optional Small Paper Feeding Unit.
Respond to everyday needs quickly
Redesigned for precise response, the Android-based 10.1" Smart Operation Panel offers instant access to key features. Choose Full View mode for setting copier options on a single screen. Add workflow shortcuts to reduce touchpoints, place time-saving widgets on the Home Screen and preview documents before printing. Access RICOH Content Manager and other optional cloud services with the web browser.
Experience immediate support
Upgrade your device automatically and reduce service calls with RICOH Intelligent Support.* Let Ricoh technicians control the Smart Operation Panel remotely with RemoteConnect Support. In-house IT managers can use the Remote Panel Operation tool to address fleet issues. Take advantage of many How-to-Videos, including an embedded toner changing video, to manage everyday maintenance issues yourself.
*When enabled, internet connection required.
*When enabled, internet connection required.
Use mobile access to improve collaboration
Stay in touch and share ideas on the run. Download the RICOH Smart Device Connector app for remote printing from your personal device. Grab information from cloud storage, your address book and other sources and share it digitally with others instantly. You can even send files from the MFP to Ricoh projectors and interactive flat panel displays for presentations in front of large audiences.
Take charge of accountability
Track every user and activity. Use passcodes or optional card readers for authentication. An embedded Near Field Communications (NFC) tag lets users authenticate and print from an Android® device. Restrict access to specific print functions or issue chargebacks with RICOH Device Manager NX Accounting. Encryption helps protect information in transit and overwrite tools remove data on the hard drive.
Save your energy
The RICOH IM C3500 is ENERGY STAR™ certified and offers Typical Electricity Consumption of 1.30 kWh/week. Conserve energy when you're out of the office with the default Auto Off Timer. When you're ready to work, approach the device and a motion sensor powers up the Smart Operation Panel within one second of touch. Reduce paper usage with duplex printing.
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| Configuration | Console |
|---|---|
| Printing Process | 4-Drum Method |
| Control Panel | 10.1" Smart Operation Panel |
| Output Speed Copy/Print | 35 ppm B&W & FC (LTR) |
| First Page Out Time | 4.5 seconds B&W 6.9 seconds Color |
| Warm-Up Time | 21 seconds |
| Resolution | 600 dpi |
| System Memory | 2 GB RAM/320 GB HDD Standard & 4 GB RAM/320 GB HDD Option |
| Maximum Copy Quantity | Up to 999 copies |
| Duplexing | Automatic (Standard) |
| Document Feeder Type | Single Pass Document Feeder (SPDF) |
| Single Pass Document Feeder (SPDF) | Original Capacity: 220 sheets Original Size: 5.5" x 8.5" - 11" x 17" (A5-A3) Paper Weight: Simplex: 11 - 34 lb. Bond (40 - 128 g/m2) Duplex: 14 -34 lb. Bond (52 - 128 g/m2) |
| Zoom Range | 25% - 400% in 1% increments |
| Supported Paper Sizes | 1st Paper Tray: 8.5" x 11" (A4) 2nd Paper Tray: 5.5" x 8.5" - 12" x 18" (SRA3, A3-A6, B4-B6), Envelopes Bypass: Up to 12" x 18", Envelopes Custom Sizes: Width: 3.5" - 12.6" (90 - 320 mm), Length: 5.8" - 49.6" (148 - 1260 mm) |
| Supported Paper Weights | Standard Trays: 16 - 80 lb. Bond/166 lb. Index (60 - 300 g/m2) Bypass Tray: 14 - 80 lb. Bond/166 lb. Index (52 - 300 g/m2) Duplex Unit: 14 -68 lb. Bond/142 lb. Index (52 - 256 g/m2) |
| Supported Paper Types | Plain, Recycled, Special, Colored, Letterhead, Cardstock, Pre-printed, Bond, Coated, Envelope, Label, OHP, Gloss |
| Standard Paper Capacity | 1,200 sheets (2 x 550 sheets + 100-Sheet Bypass Tray) |
| Maximum Paper Capacity | 4,700 sheets (w/Tandem LCT + Side LCT) |
| Standard Output Capacity | 500 sheets 8.5" x 11" (A4) or smaller; 250 sheets (B4) or larger |
| Maximum Monthly Volume | 20000 |
| Power Source | 120V - 127V, 60Hz |
| Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.391 kWh/week TEC value is measured based on the ENERGY STAR Ver.3.0 test method. |
| Power Consumption | Less than 1,584 W; Sleep Mode: 0.53W |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 23.0" x 27.0" x 37.9" (587 mm x 685 mm x 963 mm) |
| Weight | 219.1 lbs/99.3 kg |
Fax Memory Unit Type M19 64MB
ID: MX417518RA
- Increases fax memory to 4,800 pages and fax resolution to 400 x 400 dpi.
Fax Option Type M37
ID: 418600
- Installation required to enable fax services: 33.6 kbps, approximately 2 second transmission speed, standard JBIG, and standard 320 Pages Memory. Includes standard Internet Fax (T.37), LAN Fax, IP-Fax (T.38), Fax Forwarding to Email & Paperless Fax function.
Auto Trap Type FS-100
ID: 404602
- Provides a fast and simple way to ensure that your image output is optimized.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
Color Controller E-25C
ID: 418433
- Optional Fiery Color Controller that can be configured with the standard Print/Scan controller for embedded scan features and Fiery print. Comes with 4 GB RAM memory upgrade and connector.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C cannot be installed with IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19, Memory Unit Type M37 4GB or Postscript3 Unit Type M37.
EFI Compose Digital
ID: 3000013504-PS1
- Provides intuitive tools that make advanced document preparation simple and quick.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
EFI CPS V5.X ES-3000 1 year Digital
ID: 3000013158
- Contains Color Profiler software and ES-3000 spectrophotometer: Includes 1 year of phone support.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
EFI ES-3000
ID: 45202146
- Color measurement device for calibration and profiling. Enables fast, precise, and flexible color management that produces the highest color quality.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
EFI Impose Digital
ID: 3000013503-PS1
- Helps to automate and streamline labor-intensive prepress tasks.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
EFI Productivity Pack for Fiery
ID: 007183MIU
- Aids in workflow productivity - helps meet tight turnaround times and to produce top notch color documents while achieving process automation.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
Hot Folders Type FS-100
ID: 404600
- Fiery option that enables the creation of special folders that can assign a group of print options.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
Spot On Type FS100
ID: 404601
- Enables you to reproduce custom or spot colors.
Notes:
- Color Controller E-25C is required to add this option.
1 Bin Tray BN3130
ID: 418376
- Paper Size 5.5" x 8.5" to 11" x 17" (A5 - A3)
- Paper Weight 14 – 80 lb. Bond/166 lb. Index (60 – 300 g/m2)
- Tray Capacity 125 Sheets
Booklet Finisher SR3270 (1,000-sheet)
ID: 418335
- 1,000-sheet Booklet Finisher.
- Allows documents to be professionally finished as paginated, saddle-stitched booklets. It provides three destinations for output, and offers optional hole punching. Ideal for the production of program guides, instruction sheets, newsletters and meeting agendas.
- Supports paper sizes up to 12" x 18".
- Weight: 95.9 lbs. (43.5 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 22.6 × 24.4 × 37.8
- W × D × H (mm): 574 × 620 × 960
Notes:
- 1. Either Bridge Unit BU3090 or Internal Multi-fold Unit FD3010 must be added to the configuration with any External Finisher.
- 2. One of the following options must be selected to add this finisher: Paper Feed Unit PB3280, Paper Feed Unit PB3300, Paper Feed LCIT PB3290 or Cabinet Type F.
- 3. Booklet Finisher SR3270 cannot be installed with Internal Shift Tray SH3080, Internal Finisher SR3250, Finisher SR3260-SR3280 or any related options.
Bridge Unit BU3090
ID: 418345
- A required accessory when the main unit is configured with an external finisher. The Bridge Unit transports pages from the standard exit area into a Finisher for inline stapling or hole punching.
Finisher SR3260
ID: 418337
- 1,000-sheet Finisher.
- For offices that produce collated and stapled sets of documents, the SR3260 helps shorten production time. It offers 50-sheet, multi-position stapling, mixed sized stapling, optional hole punching, and shift-sort collating, as well as a staple-less binding capability of up to 5 sheets.
- Supports paper sizes up to 12" x 18".
- Weight: 75 lbs. (34 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 22.6 × 24.4 × 37.8
- W × D × H (mm): 574 × 620 × 960
Notes:
- 1. Only one of these options can be installed on the device: Hybrid Finisher SR3260 (1,000 Sheet External Finisher. 50 -8.5"x11" Sheets Staple Capacity. Supports Paper Sizes up to 12"x18". 418337). Booklet Finisher SR3270 (1,000 Sheet Booklet Finisher. 50 -8.5"x11" Sheets Staple Capacity. Supports Paper Sizes up to 12"x18". 418335) Internal Finisher SR3250 (500 Sheet Internal Finisher. 50 -8.5"x11" Sheet Staple Capacity. Supports Paper Sizes up to 12"x18". 418378). Internal Shift Tray SH3080 (250-sheet sorter, supports paper sizes up to 12" x 18". 418343).
- 2. Must order either BU3090 Bridge Unit (418345) or Internal Multi-Fold Unit FD3010 (418339) with any external Finisher. Not compatible with Internal Finisher SR3250 and Internal Shift Tray SH3080.
Internal Finisher SR3250 (500 sheet)
ID: 418378
- 500-sheet Internal Finisher provides multi-position stapling and optional hole punching.
- Recommended for offices with limited floor space.
- Supports paper sizes up to 12" x 18".
- Weight: 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 21.5 × 20.6 × 6.7
- W × D × H (mm): 546 × 523 × 170
Notes:
- Internal Finisher SR3250 cannot be installed with Internal Shift Tray SH3080, Internal Multi-fold Unit FD3010, Finisher SR3260, Booklet Finisher SR3270 or any related options.
Internal Multi-Fold Unit FD3010
ID: 418339
- Allows for the creation of professionally designed finished documents such as newsletters, brochures, and sales and marketing materials. Folding patterns include Z-Fold, Half-Fold, Outer Tri-Fold and Inner Tri-Fold.
- Paper sizes up to 12" x 18".
- Weight: 33.1 lbs. (15 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 24.1 × 21.9 × 7.2
- W × D × H (mm): 612 × 556 × 183
Notes:
- 1. This option or Bridge Unit BU3090 must be installed when adding the following items: Finisher SR3260, Booklet Finisher SR3270, or Finisher SR3280.
- 2. Internal Multi-Fold Unit FD3010 cannot be installed with Internal Shift Tray SH3080, Internal Finisher SR3250, Internal Finisher SR3300 or any related options.
Internal Shift Tray SH3080
ID: 418343
- The Internal Shift Tray enables the system to output copies as sets in sequential order. Each time the copies of one set or a job are delivered, the next copy is shifted to separate each set or job.
- Holds 250 sheets of 8.5" x 11"/A4 or smaller and holds 125 sheets of 8.5" x 14" or larger.
- Supports paper sizes up to 12" x 18".
- Weight: 3.1 lbs. (1.3 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 16.5 × 19.3 × 4.2
- W × D × H (mm): 419 × 490 × 107
Notes:
- Internal Shift Tray SH3080 cannot be installed with Internal Finisher SR3250, Internal Multi-fold Unit FD3010, Finisher SR3260, Booklet Finisher SR3270, Finisher SR3280 or any related options.
Punch Unit PU3070 NA
ID: 418327
- Optional hole punching for Internal Finisher SR3250.
- Supports paper sizes up to 11" x 17".
Punch Unit PU3080 NA
ID: 418381
- Optional hole punching for the Finisher SR3260, Booklet Finisher SR3270, Finisher SR3320, and Booklet Finisher SR3330.
- Supports paper sizes up to 11" x 17".
Cabinet
ID: 100478FNG
- Provides businesses with a convenient option for the storage of supplies and paper.
- Can only be configured with the standard configuration.
- Weight: 32.3 lbs. (14.7 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 23.1 x 26.7 x 10
- W x D x H (mm): 587 x 678 x 254
Notes:
- Cabinet cannot be installed with Caster Table Type M3, Paper Feed Unit PB3220, Paper Feed Unit PB3240, Paper Feed Unit PB3250 or Paper Feed Unit PB3260.
LCIT RT3040
ID: 418358
- Provides an additional 1,500 sheets.
- Supports paper sizes of 8.5" x 11"/A4 only.
- Paper weights up to 80 lb. Bond/166 lb. Index (300 g/m<sup>2</sup>).
- Weight: 21.6 lbs. (10.5 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 13.4 × 21.4 × 11.4
- W × D × H (mm): 340 × 544 × 290
Notes:
- 1. LCIT RT3040 cannot be installed with Cabinet Type F.
- 2. LCIT RT3040 must be configured with either Paper Feed Unit PB3280, Paper Feed Unit PB3300 or Paper Feed LCIT PB3290.
Paper Feed LCIT PB3290
ID: 418360
- Provides an additional 2,000 sheets.
- Paper sizes up to 8.5" x 11"/A4.
- Paper weights up to 80 lb. Bond/166 lb. Index (300 g/m<sup>2</sup>).
- Weight: 48.5 lbs. (22 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 23.1 × 27 × 9.7
- W × D × H (mm): 587 × 686 × 246
Notes:
- Paper Feed LCIT PB3290 cannot be installed with Paper Feed Unit PB3280, Paper Feed Unit PB3300, Cabinet Type F or any related options.
Paper Feed Unit PB3280
ID: 418349
- Provides an additional 1,100 sheets.
- Paper sizes up to 12" x 18".
- Paper weights up to 80 lb. Bond/166 lb. Index (300 g/m<sup>2</sup>).
- Weight: 50.7 lbs. (23 kg)
- W × D × H (inches): 23.1 × 27 × 9.7
- W × D × H (mm): 587 × 686 × 246
Notes:
- Paper Feed Unit PB3280 cannot be installed with Paper Feed LCIT PB3290, Cabinet Type F or any related options.
IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19
ID: 417493
- This option allows you to connect the device to an IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Memory Unit Type M37 4GB
ID: MX418397RA
- Expands RAM from 2 GB to 4 GB.
Notes:
- Memory Unit Type M37 4GB cannot be installed with Color Controller E-25C or any related options.
OCR Unit Type M13
ID: 417430
- This function embeds invisible text on scanned images of PDF and enables users to search PDF files by arbitrary keywords. Searchable PDF files can be sent to email, folders, and external media (USB/SD Card).
Postscript3 Unit Type M37
ID: 417408
- Genuine Adobe® PostScript®3™ . Recommended for printing more complex color and PDF files.
- The IM C2500, IM C3000, IM C3500, IM C4500 and IM C6000 come with standard PostScript3 Emulation and PDF Direct Print Emulation. This option is available for customers who require True Adobe® workflows like Photoshop®, Illustrator® and PDF/X as well as additional font support. When enabled on the MFP, the standard PostScript3 Emulation and PDF Direct Emulation will be disabled.
VM Card Type M37
ID: 418410
- ONLY required to support any embedded software app that is developed on SDK-J (i.e. Java).
Notes:
- 1. Memory Unit Type M37 4GB must be selected to add this option.
- 2. If the embedded software app is developed on the SmartSDK (i.e. full-native Android), then the VM Card option and Memory options are NOT required.
ESP XG-PCS-15D Power Filter
ID: 006428MIU
- The ESP XG-PCS-15D power filter provides multi-stage power protection as well as line conditioning. Our Advanced Technical Support (ATS) recommends the use of Power Protection products to minimize potential electrical interference with products.
Notes:
- ESP XG-PCS-15D Power Filter cannot be installed with the ESP S1 Power Filter.
Optional Counter Interface Unit Type M12
ID: 417111
- 20-Pin interface used to attach external key counter or key card device.
Smart Card Reader Built-in Unit Type M37
ID: 418422
- This option is a cover and a card reader is not included.
- For use with Ricoh & third party software solutions. The smart card reader and its cable will be covered inside the mainframe when this option is attached. Not all card readers may be supported.
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