Performance Without Compromise, Sustainability by Design

The RICOH IM C5501CE is a smart, eco-conscious A3 colour all-in-one device designed for organisations that prioritise both performance and sustainability. Offering top-tier print quality, robust security features and advanced energy-efficient technologies, it helps organisations reduce their environmental footprint while optimising workflows.


The IM C5501CE has been built using the circular manufacturing process while meeting the highest standards of performance and reliability. This sustainable approach offers a cost-effective solution for organisations looking to balance their printing needs with their environmental goals. 

      Key Features

Boost Your Workflow

Drive productivity with the IM C5501CE, an adaptable solution built for high-performance environments. The intuitive Smart Operation Panel simplifies document navigation and provides custom shortcuts to automate repetitive tasks, while seamless cloud integration ensures effortless file management.

Combining 55 ppm print speeds with robust paper handling, the IM C5501CE is ideal for businesses of all sizes that require a reliable and adaptable printing solution.

Smart Operation Panel

Innovation and Sustainability

The IM C5501CE places circularity at the heart of your office infrastructure, utilising up to 86% recycled and reused materials to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of every print, scan and copy job. Engineered to extend device lifecycles, it integrates automated energy-saving modes and auto-off timers to achieve a lowTypical Energy Consumption (TEC) of just 0.72kWh.

To further align with your ESG goals, Ricoh’s Carbon Balanced Service offsets remaining emissions, transforming this device from a simple utility into a cornerstone of your organisation’s sustainability journey.

Sustainability

Built For Security

This robust all-in-one device combines high-quality imaging with enterprise-grade protection, featuring Data Overwrite Security System (DOSS) and Data Overwrite Security System (TPM 2.0) as standard to secure your most sensitive data. 

With Ricoh’s Always Current Technology, your infrastructure stays updated with the latest security patches automatically, ensuring your organization runs smoothly and securely.

Security

Maximise Performance, Minimise Costs

The IM C5501CE brings together performance and savings, providing organisations with a cost-effective solution that doesn’t compromise on quality. By incorporating energy-saving features and cost efficient toner technology, this device helps reduce long-term operational costs.

Reduce energy and costs
Specifications
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GENERAL
Warm-up time

21 seconds

First copy speed: BW

2.9 seconds

First copy speed: full colour

4.2 seconds

Recovery time

1.2 seconds

Continuous output speed

55 ppm

Memory: standard

4 GB

Memory: maximum

6 GB

HDD: standard

320 GB

ARDF capacity

100 sheets

SPDF capacity

220 sheets

Weight ARDF model

99 kg

Weight SPDF model

104 kg

Weight PLATEN model

89.5 kg

Dimensions ARDF model: WxDxH

587 x 701 x 913 mm

Dimensions SPDF model: WxDxH

587 x 701 x 963 mm

Dimensions PLATEN model: WxDxH

587 x 701 x 852 mm

Power source

220 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz

COPIER
Multiple copying

Up to 999 copies

Resolution

600 dpi

Zoom

From 25% to 400% in 1% steps

PRINTER
First print speed: B⁄W

2.5 seconds

First print speed: full colour

3.9 seconds

CPU

ApolloLake E3940 1.6 GHz

Printer language: standard

PCL5c, PCL6, PostScript 3 (emulation), PDF direct (emulation)

Printer language: option

Genuine Adobe® PostScript®3™

Print resolution: maximum

1,200 x 1,200 dpi

Network interface: standard

Ethernet 10 base-T∕100 base-TX∕1000 base-T, USB Host I∕F Type A, USB Device I∕F Type B, Bluetooth

Network interface: option

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a∕b∕g∕n)

Mobile printing capability

Apple AirPrint, Mopria®, Ricoh Smart Device Connector

Network protocol

TCP/IP

Windows® environments

Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2012R2, Windows® Server 2016, Windows® Server 2019, Windows® Server 2022

Mac OS environments

Macintosh OS X v10.15 or later

UNIX environments

UNIX Sun® Solaris, HP-UX, SCO OpenServer, RedHat® Linux Enterprise

Other supported environments

IBM iSeries

SCANNER
Scanning speed: ARDF (A4 LEF, B&W full colour)

80 ipm (200-300 dpi)

Scanning speed: SPDF (A4 LEF, 200dpi, B&W full colour)

120 ipm (simplex) - 240 ipm (duplex)

Resolution: maximum

1,200 dpi

Compression method

BW: TIFF (MH, MR, MMR, JBIG2), Grayscale - Colour: JPEG, Colour: JPEG

File formats

Single Page TIFF, Single page JPEG, Single page High compression PDF, Single page PDF∕A, Multi page TIFF, Multi page PDF, Multi page High compression PDF, Multi page PDF∕A

Scan modes

E-mail, Folder, USB

FAX
Circuit

PSTN, PBX

Transmission speed

2 seconds

Modem speed: maximum

33.6 Kbps

Resolution: standard

8x3.85 line̸ mm, 200x100 dpi

Compression method

MH, MR, MMR, JBIG

Scanning speed : ARDF (A4 LEF)

68 spm

Scanning speed : SPDF (A4 LEF)

81 spm

Memory: standard

4 MB (320 pages)

PAPER HANDLING
Recommended paper size - Standard paper tray(s)

SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Envelopes

Recommended paper size - Optional paper tray(s) 

SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Envelopes

Recommended paper size - Bypass tray

SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Envelopes, Custom Size paper: Width: 90 mm - 320 mm, Length: 148 mm - 1,260 mm,Width: 90 mm - 320 mm, Custom Size paper: Width: 90 mm - 320 mm, Length: 148 mm - 1,260 mm,Length: 148 mm - 1,260 mm

Paper input: standard

1,200 sheets

Paper input: maximum

2,300 sheets

Paper output: standard

500 sheets

Paper output: max.

1,625 sheets

Paper weight - Trays

60 - 300 g∕m²

Paper weight - Bypass

52 - 300 g∕m²

Paper weight - Duplex

52 - 256 g∕m²

Paper types

Plain paper, Recycled paper, Special paper, Colour paper, Letterhead, Cardstock, Preprinted paper, Bond paper, Coated paper, Envelope, Gloss paper, Label paper, OHP

ECOLOGY
Power consumption: max.

< 1,450 W

Power consumption operation: B&W

791 W

Power consumption operation: Full colour

909 W

Power consumption: ready

40.7 W

Power consumption: sleep

0.86 W

TEC*

0.72 kWh⁄week, * It is a reference value based on the ENERGY STAR Ver.3.0 test method.

INPUT/OUTPUT TRAYS AND FINISHER OPTIONS
2x 550-sheet paper tray

SRA3, A3, A4, A5, A6, B3, B4, B5, B6, 60-300 g/m²

1,000-sheet Hybrid finisher, 2,000-sheet Booklet finisher, 500-sheet Internal finisher

1,000-sheet Booklet finisher

A3, A4, B4, B5

OTHER OPTIONS

Fax unit, Low cabinet, Punch units, PostScript 3, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, OCR unit, Card reader cover, Bridge unit

CONSUMABLES
Starter toner

Black: 14,500 prints, Colour: 5,500 prints

Toner (black)

32,500 prints

Toner (cyan/magenta/yellow)

24,000 prints

Waste toner bottle

100,000 sheets

Consumable yield based on 5% coverage⁄A4

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