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Ricoh AC104

REVIEW DATE:12.28.04

Ricoh AC104

REVIEW

By M. David Stone

If you're in the market for a laser-based personal AIO or an AIO for a small office or workgroup, Ricoh's AC104 is aimed at you. It doesn't quite hit the target, though, despite an assortment of highly welcome features, including a 30-page automatic document feeder (ADF), a built-in 33.6-Kbps fax modem, and the ability to function as a standalone fax machine and copier.

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Company

Ricoh America Corporation

http://www.ricoh-usa.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $390.00 Street
  • Printer Category: Laser
  • Type: All-In-One
  • Maximum Standard Paper Size: Legal
  • Rated speed at Default Resolution (Mono): 17 ppm
  • Scanner Type: Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
  • Scanner Optical Resolution: 600 pixels per inch
  • Maximum Scan Area: 8.5" x 14"
  • Standalone Copier and Fax: Copier, Fax

Bottom Line

The Ricoh AC104 AIO has lots of desirable features, including an automatic document feeder and built-in fax modem, but it just misses the right balance among speed, output quality, and price. If it delivered better speed and quality or cost $150 to $200 less, it would be a much more attractive choice.

Pros

Serves as a laser printer, color scanner, standalone copier, and standalone fax machine. 30-sheet ADF. Excellent text quality.

Cons

Relatively slow for the price. Copies and faxes from front panel only. Graphics and photo quality are both at the low end for monochrome lasers.



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