Share information quickly with mobile and cloud access
Get information to your audience immediately with the MP 501SPF black and white multifunction laser printer. Grab files from your document server, download from the cloud, or use a smartphone or tablet to print at up to 52 black-and-white pages per minute (ppm). Download the RICOH Smart Device Connector app and RICOH App for Google Cloud Print to your smartphone or tablet, and print without drivers, utilities or software. Share information instantly via multiple scan-to options and the Automatic Reversing Document Feeder . Or, opt for paperless faxing to send and receive contracts, invoices and other forms directly from your email.
Stay productive with a single touch
Take advantage of the Smart Operation Panel to help you integrate multiple processes and simplify complex tasks. Choose which icons, options and features appear on your personalized user interface. Use the familiar tap, flick, pinch and swipe-scrolling motions to navigate tasks and find information faster than ever before, including online with the MFP's embedded web browser.
Make a big impact in small offices
Keep pace with growing workloads without compromising space or your budget. Place this compact multifunction printer on your cabinet or countertop and perform everyday tasks in Mac®, Windows® and host print environments. Add up to four additional paper sources and expand your paper capacity to up to 2,600 sheets in shared-use areas with even heavier workloads.
Enjoy more uptime, fewer repairs
Distribute important information with unprecedented reliability. Take advantage of high-yield consumables to minimize the hassle of replenishing supplies. Operate the MFP almost maintenance-free to maintain optimal productivity for the life of the device.
Personalize the way you work
Set shortcuts to digital workflows to reduce manual steps. Download information-rich widgets or workflow apps from the Ricoh Application Site and place them directly on the Home Screen for immediate access. Use one-touch controls to access key functions, including common tasks such as ID Card Copy.
Consume less of your budget
The MP 501SPF is designed with a low Typical Electricity Consumption , is ENERGY STAR™ certified. Plus, it includes default duplex printing to cut paper usage.
Data and document security features keep your information safe
Track who's using the device and what they're doing. With user authentication, every user logs in with a passcode or billing code. Or, you can add an optional NFC card reader and have them swipe an identity card. Control costs with print quotas. You can even pair it with optional accounting software, such as Ricoh Device Manager NX Accounting, to issue chargebacks. Help protect information with Locked Print, which stores jobs in the queue until you arrive to release it.
Handle every project with ease
Impress your audience with 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution, even on thicker paper stocks up to 120 lb. Index. Load paper up to 8.5” x 14” into any of the paper sources, or use the 100-sheet bypass tray for specialty media. With the hard disk drive (HDD), you can create a server-like hub to store documents for fast on-demand printing. Use optional optical character recognition (OCR) scanning to retrieve documents via keywords. Connect the printer to an additional network simultaneously via an optional second network interface.
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Learn more about the RICOH MP 501SPF Black and White Laser Multifunction Printer and how it may fit your business.
| Configuration | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Printing Process | B&W laser electro-photographic printing |
| Toner Type | Dry, mono component |
| Control Panel | 10.1" Smart Operation Panel |
| Output Speed Copy/Print | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Time | 6 seconds or less |
| Warm-Up Time | 24 seconds |
| Recovery Time From Sleep Mode | Less than 10 seconds |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
| System Memory | 2 GB RAM + 320 GB Hard Disk Drive |
| Maximum Copy Quantity | Up to 999 |
| Document Feeder Type | Automatic Reversing Document Feeder |
| Document Feeder Original Size | 8.5" x 14" (216 x 356 mm) |
| Document Feeder Paper Weight | 13-20 lb. Bond/44 lb. Index (50-80 g/m2) |
| Document Feeder Capacity | 75 |
| Preset Reduction and Enlargement Ratios | 65%, 78%, 93%, 100%, 129%, 155% |
| Zoom Range | 25% to 400% in 1% increments |
| Exposure Glass Size | Up to 8.5" x 14" |
| Original Type | Sheets / Books |
| Original Size | 4.13" x 5.83" - 8.5" x 14" |
| Maximum Original Size | 8.5" x 14" (216 x 356 mm) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Paper Tray: 4.13" x 5.83" - 8.5" x 14" Bypass Tray: 2.76" x 5.83" - 8.5" x 14" Optional Trays: 4.13" x 5.83" - 8.5" x 14" |
| Supported Paper Weights | Standard Tray and when Duplexing: 17-32 lb. Bond/ 66 lb. Index (64-120 g/m2) Bypass Tray: 16-59 lb. Bond/ 122 lb. Index (60-220 g/m2) |
| Supported Paper Types | Plain, Thin, Middle, Middle Thick, Thick, Recycled, Colored, Special, Letterhead, Preprinted, Bond, OHP (Transparency)*, Label*, Envelopes** |
| Standard Paper Capacity | 1 x 500-Sheet Tray + 100-Sheet Bypass Tray |
| Maximum Paper Capacity | 2,600 sheets |
| Standard Output Capacity | 500 sheets (LT) |
| Maximum Monthly Volume | 16600 |
| Duty Cycle | 250,000 prints |
| Power Source | 120V, 60Hz, 15A |
| Power Consumption | Operating: 740W Sleep Mode: 1.1W |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 18.7" x 19.84" x 25.39" (475 x 504 x 645 mm) (mainframe) |
| Weight | 61.6 lbs. (28 kg) |
| Standard Features | Auto Paper Selection, Auto Start, Auto Tray Switch, Combine Copy, Directional Magnification, Duplex, Electronic Sort, ID Card Copy, Image Density Adjustment, Image Quality Mode, Interrupt Copy, Memory Copy, Series Copy, User Program, Import/Export of Preference Settings, Centralized Address Book Management |
| Footnotes | *From Bypass Tray only. **From Bypass Tray and Optional Paper Trays |
Fax Connection Unit Type M24
ID: 407854
- Enables users to send and receive faxes from other devices on the same network (up to 6) via the Primary MFP which has the Fax Connection Unit installed.
Caster Table Type M24
ID: 407851
- Provides a platform with wheels for a floor standing configuration.
- Must be added when the device is configured with three or four optional paper feed units.
- Weight: 24.2 lbs. (11 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 30.6 x 31.8 x 2.5
- W x D x H (mm): 777 x 808 x 64
Notes:
- 1. Caster Table Type M24 cannot be installed with the base unit, one or two optional paper feed units, Tall Cabinet Type I, or Medium Cabinet Type J.
- 2. Caster Table Type M24 can only be installed when the system is configured with three or four optional paper feed units. If three or four paper feed units are not added then this option cannot be added to your configuration.
Medium Cabinet Type J
ID: 52641
- Raises the base unit to a comfortable height for a floor-standing configuration when the system is configured with either one or two optional Paper Feed Units.
- Weight: 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 15 x 16.2 x 10
- W x D x H (mm): 381 x 411 x 254
Notes:
- 1. Medium Cabinet Type J cannot be installed with the base unit, three or four optional paper feed units, Tall Cabinet Type I, or Caster Table Type M24.
- 2. Medium Cabinet Type J can only be installed when the system is configured with one or two optional paper feed units. If one or two optional paper feed units are not added then this option cannot be added to your configuration.
Paper Feed Unit PB1100
ID: 407850
- Provides an additional 500 sheets per paper tray.
- Paper sizes up to 8.5" x 14".
- Paper weights up to 32 lb. Bond/120 g/m<sup>2</sup>.
- Weight: 8.8 lbs. (4 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 15 x 16.1 x 4.8
- W x D x H (mm): 381 x 409 x 122
Notes:
- Caster Table Type M24 is required when the three or four optional Paper Feed Units are installed.
Paper Feed Unit PB1100LE
ID: 407915
- A Teflon enhanced paper tray.
- Provides an additional 500 sheets per paper tray.
- Paper sizes up to 8.5" x 14".
- Paper weights up to 32 lb. Bond/120 g/m<sup>2</sup>.
- Weight: 8.8 lbs. (4 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 15 x 16.1 x 4.8
- W x D x H (mm): 381 x 409 x 122
Notes:
- Caster Table Type M24 is required when the three or four optional Paper Feed Units are installed.
Paper Feed Unit PB1100TE
ID: 407914
- A locking paper tray.
- Provides an additional 500 sheets per paper tray.
- Paper sizes up to 8.5" x 11".
- Paper weights up to 32 lb. Bond/120 g/m<sup>2</sup>.
- Weight: 8.8 lbs. (4 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 15 x 16.1 x 4.8
- W x D x H (mm): 381 x 409 x 122
Notes:
- 1. When Paper Feed Unit PB1100TE is added, the advanced security firmware on the MP 501SPF and MP 601SPF is not available.
- 2. Caster Table Type M24 is required when the three or four optional Paper Feed Units are installed.
Tall Cabinet Type I
ID: 52651
- Raises the base unit to a comfortable height for a floor-standing configuration.
- Weight: 22.5 lbs. (12.5 kg)
- W x D x H (inches): 15 x 16.2 x 20
- W x D x H (mm): 381 x 411 x 508
Notes:
- Tall Cabinet Type I cannot be installed with Paper Feed Unit PB1100, Paper Feed Unit PB1100TE, Paper Feed Unit PB1100LE, Medium Cabinet Type J, or Caster Table Type M24.
IEEE802.11 Interface Unit Type M24
ID: 407863
- Allows MFP device to connect to the network over WiFi. Useful for temporary sites and locations where cabling is impractical.
IPDS Unit Type M36
ID: 408275
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Extended USB Board Type M19
ID: 417566
- Required for printing from USB Type B port.
Notes:
- Extended USB Board Type M19 cannot be installed with IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type M19, IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19, or File Format Converter Type M19.
File Format Converter Type M19
ID: 417508
- Required to convert formats and drag to desktop documents stored via Copy or Print mode.
Notes:
- File Format Converter Type M19 cannot be installed with the following options: IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type M19, IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19, or Extended USB Board Type M19.
- *Exception - The File Format Converter Type M19 can be installed with the following options on the MP C4504ex or MP C6004ex models: IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type M19, IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19, or Extended USB Board Type M19.
IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type M19
ID: 417596
- For environments that require parallel connectivity.
- Allows device connection with legacy computer equipment.
Notes:
- IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type M19 cannot be installed with IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19, File Format Converter Type M19, or Extended USB Board Type M19.
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).
XPS Direct Print Option Type M24
ID: 408048
- This option enables direct printing of XPS format documents.
Certified DataOverwriteSecurity Unit Type M19
ID: 417499
- This is an ISO 15408 Certified version of DOSS that overwrites Copy, Print, Scanner, and Fax latent data.
ESP AC1 Power Filter
ID: ESPAC1
- The affordable ESP AC1 power filter provides multi-stage overload protection for output devices. Our Advanced Technical Support (ATS) recommends the use of overload protection products to minimize potential electrical interference with products.
Notes:
- The ESP AC1 power filter can not be installed with the ESP XG-PCS-15D.
ESP S1 Power Filter
ID: ESPS1
- The affordable ESP S1 power filter provides multi-stage power protection for output devices. Our Advanced Technical Support (ATS) recommends the use of Power Protection products to minimize potential electrical interference with products.
Notes:
- ESP S1 Power Filter cannot be installed with the ESP XG-PCS-15D Power Filter.
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.
NFC Card Reader Type M24
ID: 407853
- Enables users to log into and authenticate to the MFP with a programmed access card.
Optional Counter Interface Unit Type M12
ID: 417111
- 20-Pin interface used to attach external key counter or key card device.
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