Ricoh IM 5000A vs Ricoh IM 6000
A side-by-side comparison of the two models — they differ on 2 of 15 specifications.
Ricoh IM 5000A
The Ricoh IM 5000A is an A3 mono multifunction device for departments with heavy day-to-day print volumes, printing at up to 50 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 5,000 – 50,000 pages.
Full IM 5000A specification →Ricoh IM 6000
The Ricoh IM 6000 is an A3 mono multifunction device for high-volume departments and shared print rooms, printing at up to 60 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 7,000 – 75,000 pages.
Full IM 6000 specification →Which should you choose?
- The Ricoh IM 6000 is the faster of the two at up to 60 ppm against the Ricoh IM 5000A's 50 ppm — about 20% more throughput on long runs.
- The Ricoh IM 6000 is rated for the heavier workload, with a monthly volume reaching 75,000 pages. If your real monthly output is near the top of the Ricoh IM 5000A's band, the Ricoh IM 6000 is the safer size.
Size against your actual monthly output rather than the headline speed: the Ricoh IM 5000A is the right call at the lighter end, and the Ricoh IM 6000 once volumes are consistently high. Run your own page counts through the comparison below and we will price both.
Specifications compared
| Specification | IM 5000A | IM 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | Up to 50 ppm | Up to 60 ppm |
| Typical monthly page volume | 5,000 – 50,000 pages | 7,000 – 75,000 pages |
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