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Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF

HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
 
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
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Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
Overview - Full review
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Overview - Full review
Price
Colour, 300 dpi
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Score
4/5
5/5
User Score
4/5 (7)
Specifications
Specifications
Resolution600 x 600 dpi
B&W / colour speed21 ppm / 21 ppm
Ink droplet sizeN.A.
Number of cartridges4
Number of base colours4
Scanneryes
Copieryes
Faxyes
Wi-Fiyes
Duplexyes
Specifications
Resolution4800 x 1200 dpi
B&W / colour speed19 ppm / 19 ppm
Ink droplet sizeNA
Number of cartridges4
Number of base colours4
Scanneryes
Copieryes
Faxyes
Wi-Fiyes
Duplexyes
Conclusion
The Aficio SP C242SF keeps its promises, offering both quality prints and fast print speeds for a low cost per page. It's a good choice for businesses that have no need for Wi-Fi or a touchscreen on their printer.
The Officejet Pro 8600 Plus has everything a consumer could want. It is an affordable and intuitive all-in-one with online capability and a wide variety of functions. This highly user-friendly multifunction printer offers high print speeds, high quality and low cost per page.
Pros

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Ethernet

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Duplex

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PCL and PostScript

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Quality (printing & copying)

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Fast print & copy speeds

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Cost per page with high-capacity cartridges

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Sturdy

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All-in-one with online capability

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Wi-Fi, touchscreen & double-sided printing for all modes

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Cost per page: 5 pence

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Document print speed

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Downloadable apps at ePrintCenter

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ePrint & AirPrint for printing from mobile devices

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Card readers

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Second, optional paper tray

Cons

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Consumes too much power in sleep mode: 7 W

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No touchscreen

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No Wi-Fi

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Paper frequently gets stuck

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Slow to turn on / come out of sleep mode

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Included ink cartridges only half full

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Speeds slow down considerably for double-sided printing

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Ink droplets slightly visible on photos and solidly coloured areas