Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Ricoh Aficio GX e5550N vs Ricoh Aficio SP C232DN

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 18identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Aficio GX e5550N:3600 x 1200 DPI
    • Aficio SP C232DN:2400 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Aficio GX e5550N:30 ppm
    • Aficio SP C232DN:20 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Aficio GX e5550N:30 ppm
    • Aficio SP C232DN:20 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Aficio GX e5550N:4 s
    • Aficio SP C232DN:14 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Aficio GX e5550N:5 s
    • Aficio SP C232DN:14 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Aficio GX e5550N:20000 pages per month
    • Aficio SP C232DN:30000 pages per month
  • Page description languages
    • Aficio GX e5550N:PCL 5c, PCL 6
    • Aficio SP C232DN:PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
  • Maximum input capacity
    • Aficio GX e5550N:1350 sheets
    • Aficio SP C232DN:751 sheets

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Comparison of Aficio GX e5550N, Aficio SP C232DN
54 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers3600 x 1200 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm20 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm20 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs4 s14 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs5 s14 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers20000 pages per month30000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Number of printer fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers1350 sheets751 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size210 x 297 mm210 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Plain paperBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 160 g/m²
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 105 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX
Management protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IPUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 MHz
Designidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs38 W1300 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs3.5 W15 W
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista HomYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers15.5 kg23 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs509 x 485 x 263 mm400 x 450 x 320 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - 10.5
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power LEDYesYes
Stand-by LEDYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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