The Ricoh MP C306zsp color multifunction printer (MFP) is designed for small or mid-size workgroup printing, copying and scanning. It has OEM-rated print speeds of 31 letter-size pages per minute (ppm) for both color and black-and-white printing and a monthly duty cycle rating of 20,000 pages. The MP C306zspf model has the same print specifications with fax features added.
Also in this printer family is the MP C406zspf MFP with print, copy, scan and fax functions all standard. It has OEM-rated print speeds of 36 letter-size ppm for color and 42 ppm for black-and-white printing. Like the C306 models, the monthly duty cycle rating is 20,000 pages.
The supplies set is made up of four tube-style toner cartridges and four separate drum units. Replacement toner cartridges are available in yields of 6,000 pages (color) and 17,000 pages (black). Drum units yield 36,000 pages (color) and 60,000 pages (black). These drum units are not listed by Ricoh as “consumables” items and are not available on their websites, but are available from third party sellers.
Both toner cartridge and drum units require chips for correct printer operation.