Ricoh P 800 review

A fast monochrome printer with a clearly defined standard configuration

The Ricoh P 800 is a dedicated black-and-white laser printer whose useful combination is a 500-sheet cassette, 100-sheet bypass, automatic duplex and standard Gigabit Ethernet. It is a document-output choice rather than a scanner, copier or fax.

Ricoh's US reference identifies EDP 418469. The manufacturer's current reference page is useful for establishing the configuration, but does not establish stock or the condition of an individual offer. The separate P 801 has different speed and consumable declarations.

600 sheets are included; 2,600 requires four extra drawers

The standard cassette and bypass total 600 ordinary sheets. The 2,600-sheet maximum adds four optional 500-sheet paper units. An expanded picture, cabinet or maximum-capacity headline should not make those options part of a basic configuration.

The US material names Letter, Legal and A4, describes two-sided output through 8.5×14 inches and identifies default duplex printing. Suitable duplex paper has its own 64–120gsm condition. Envelopes and heavier appropriate one-sided media use the instructed bypass route instead of inheriting the duplex permission.

The P 800's speed is different from the P 801's

The exact P 800 declaration is 57 pages per minute on Letter or 55 on A4 for one-sided output. The P 801's 62ppm Letter figure should not be assigned to this model merely because an older brochure covers both printers.

An engine declaration is different from a full application-job time, automatic-duplex rate or first page after sleep. The reviewed sources do not establish a recommended sustained monthly range for this assessment. That missing workload recommendation is not replaced with an invented maximum or a neighboring model's figures.

Standard RAM is not the optional Locked Print storage

The P 800 includes 2GB of memory, but the US feature description separately requires an optional 320GB hard disk to enable Locked Print and hold jobs until release. The basic configuration therefore does not qualify for a required private PIN-release workflow.

User authentication and quotas answer different questions from storing a confidential job in a release queue. If private collection is essential, confirm the actual installed disk, relevant settings and compatible driver procedure. A generic security label or standard memory capacity should not substitute for that option.

Wired networking supports documented native mobile protocols

Gigabit Ethernet and USB are included. Native AirPrint and Mopria are documented network printing options, and a compatible device needs the appropriate reachable network arrangement. The USB computer route does not inherit those network protocols.

The wireless LAN interface is optional. NFC-assisted application pairing should not be treated as proof that every basic unit contains a wireless radio or provides a peer connection. Check the actual installed options and network setup rather than expecting a smartphone feature list to describe every physical interface.

Separate standard emulation, optional languages and supplies

PCL, PostScript 3 emulation and PDF-direct emulation are listed as standard. Genuine Adobe PostScript, IPDS and Adobe PDF-direct features are separate options. Match the actual language requirement to the supplied configuration and current computer driver.

The exact US sheet declares a 10,000-page starter and 25,500-page replacement toner. The P 801's larger high-yield option is not a P 800 supply declaration. Historical yields and long-life part statements do not establish remaining toner, machine wear or today's cost per page.

The documented body is 16.5×16.1×13.6 inches and 39.7lb, with the weight inclusion basis unstated. Allow front paper access, cables, ventilation and maintenance room, plus extra installation size for optional drawers. Match the 120–127V, 60Hz US edition and actual label before selecting an offer.