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Ricoh M 2810N A3 Monochrome MFP – Fast, Flexible & Energy-Efficient

High-Speed, Eco-Efficient, Business-Ready Document Solution

The Ricoh M 2810N is a high-performance A3 monochrome multifunction printer that delivers exceptional printing, copying, and scanning capabilities tailored for dynamic office environments. Boasting rapid output, robust connectivity, and expandable media handling, this compact device is both space-saving and eco-conscious.

M 2810N

1. Speed & Workflow Efficiency

  • Print & Copy Speeds: Up to 28 ppm for A4 and 14 ppm for A3, making it ideal for high-demand workflows.
  • Warm-up & First Copy: Impressively quick 15-second warm-up and 6.4-second first-out time.
  • Recovery Time: Approximately 10.5 seconds ensures seamless continuous operation.

This combination of speed and reliability helps organizations maintain productivity even during peak workloads.

2. Superior Print and Scan Quality

  • Print Resolution: Delivers razor-sharp print quality at up to 2,400 × 600 dpi with smoothing.
  • Scanning Capability: Efficient 25 ipm for black-and-white and 24 ipm for color. Max scan resolution reaches 600 dpi, depending on document size.
  • Zoom and Copy Features: Variable zoom—25% to 400% (platen) and 25% to 200% (ARDF). Supports multi-copying up to 999 pages, book copy, and ID card copy.

3. Flexible Paper Handling

  • Standard Capacity: 250-sheet main tray plus a 100-sheet bypass (350 sheets total).
  • Expandable Capacity: Add-on paper feed units push capacity up to 1,700 sheets for uninterrupted printing.
  • Media Types & Sizes: Supports A6–A3 sizes with paper weights ranging from 52–216 gsm, including specialty media like envelopes, labels, and OHP film. Duplex printing supports 64–80 gsm only.

4. Connectivity & Mobile Integration

  • Network Interfaces: Standard Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) and USB 2.0. Optional Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) adds wireless flexibility.
  • Mobile Printing: Compatible with the Ricoh M 2310 Mobile Print & Scan app, enabling print and scan directly from smartphones.
  • Protocols & OS Support: Fully supports TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), along with Windows 10, 11, Server editions, and macOS (10.12+ via PostScript 3).

5. Compact Yet Durable Design

  • Dimensions & Weight:
    • With platen cover: 575 × 565 × 434 mm, 25.8 kg
    • With ARDF: 575 × 565 × 494 mm, 28.9 kg
  • Interface & Controls: Easy-to-use 4-line LCD panel simplifies daily operations.

6. Energy Efficiency & Environmental Responsibility

  • Power Consumption:
    • Sleep Mode: Ultra-efficient at 0.97 W
    • Typical Operating: 89.96 W, Low Power Mode: 6.53 W, Max: ≤ 1,500 W
  • TEC Rating: An impressively low 0.41 kWh/week, promoting cost savings and sustainability.

7. Optional Configurations for Custom Use

  • ARDF DF2040: 50-sheet capacity for enhanced multi-page scanning.
  • Platen Cover (PN2020): Alternative manual scanning option.
  • Paper Feed Units:
    • PB2080: +250 sheets (5.5 kg)
    • PB2090: +550 sheets with castors (22 kg)
    • PB2100 extra tray also available.
  • Wi-Fi Interface: Add wireless printing capability via IEEE 802.11b/g/n module.

Aftermarket Ecosystem & Consumables

Compatible Chips by Zhono
In April 2025, Zhono introduced its first-to-market compatible chips designed specifically for the M 2810 series, ensuring seamless, economical toner replacements that preserve OEM functionality.

High-Yield Consumables Support
The M 2810N benefits from a high-capacity toner system capable of delivering up to 17,500 pages per refill—reducing downtime and operational costs.

Accessory Configurator Insights

Ricoh’s online configurator offers modular build options to tailor the M 2810N according to workplace needs:

  • ARDF (DF2040): Adds automated multi-page scanning functionality (50-sheet capacity, ~4.5 kg).
  • Platen Cover (PN2020): Lightweight manual scanning accessory (~1.4 kg), offered instead of ARDF.
  • Paper Feed Units:
    • PB2080: +250-sheet tray (~5.5 kg)
    • PB2090: +550-sheet tray (~22 kg), often paired with PB2100 extra tray (+550 sheets, ~4.5 kg).
  • Wireless LAN Module (M55): Enables Wi-Fi connectivity for mobile printing.

The configurator also enforces compatibility rules—for example, the ARDF and platen cover cannot both be selected, and some paper trays require additional units to function properly.

Positioning Within Ricoh’s A3 MFP LineWWWW

  • Comparison to M 2310N & M 2510
    The M 2810N positions itself as the fastest in its category—28 ppm—outpacing the M 2510 (25 ppm) and M 2310N (23 ppm). Additionally, it offers optional wireless connectivity and robust accessory expandability.