Quick take
When an office needs commercial printers and copiers, the first question is always workload: do you need a straightforward copier, a dedicated printer, a color multifunction that can print and copy, or a finishing upgrade for the machine you already own? Ricoh covers all four situations here, but the right pick depends on whether color matters, whether the machine will be shared, and how you plan to handle booklets and stapled documents.
The lineup spans four roles: a used copier, a standalone printer, a color multifunction with 31 ppm maximum print speeds, and a booklet finisher assembly. Before choosing, think about your typical job mix and whether your team needs color or just dependable copying. The price comparison below gives you the full cost picture.
Price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Ricoh 917/LD117/MP Aficio MP 171 | USD 169.99 | |
| Ricoh Aficio SG 7100DN Printer | USD 395.00 | |
| Ricoh IM C300 Multifunction Color Laser Printer Copier | USD 500.00 | |
| Ricoh Booklet Finisher Dual Saddle Stitch Stapler Assembly OEM Copier Printer | USD 300.00 |
Decision matrix
| If your priority is... | Start with... |
|---|---|
| Keeping the initial cost low for everyday copying | Ricoh 917/LD117/MP Aficio MP 171 |
| An unused printer without the original box | Ricoh Aficio SG 7100DN Printer |
| Printing and copying in one shared device | Ricoh IM C300 Multifunction Color Laser Printer Copier |
| Adding saddle-stitch booklet finishing to a compatible Ricoh finisher | Ricoh Booklet Finisher Dual Saddle Stitch Stapler Assembly OEM Copier Printer |
Product notes
Ricoh 917/LD117/MP Aficio MP 171
For an office that mostly needs dependable copying without a long feature list, this used Ricoh copier is the low-cost entry point. At $169.99, it gives you a professional office copier from the Ricoh lineup without the higher price of a multifunction model. The condition is used, so the state of the unit is part of the trade-off. The practical limitation is that this model is not positioned as a color or multifunction device, so it is best for straightforward copying jobs rather than a full print-and-scan hub. If your daily output is mostly simple copying, it is a reasonable way to get a Ricoh copier into the office for less.
Ricoh Aficio SG 7100DN Printer
The Ricoh Aficio SG 7100DN Printer is an unused open-box standalone printer at $395. It sits between the low-cost used copier and the multifunction model on price. For an office that already has a copier and just needs a printer for everyday documents, this is the more direct fit. The trade-off is that it has no original box and is a printer rather than a copier or multifunction device, so it will not replace a copying workhorse. If your team expects one device to handle both printing and copying, that standalone role is the limitation to weigh. Choose it when your bottleneck is printing, not copying.
Ricoh IM C300 Multifunction Color Laser Printer Copier
The Ricoh IM C300 Multifunction Color Laser Printer Copier is the most complete machine in the group: a used unit at $500 with color output, multi-function capability, and 31 ppm maximum speeds. That feature set makes it a strong fit for a busy office that wants to consolidate printing and copying. It is sold used, with tested-and-working status, so you get a fuller feature set than the lower-priced options. The limitation is the price: at $500, it is the highest listed cost here, and because it is used, the tested-and-working status is an important part of the condition. If shared multifunction access is the priority, this is the one that covers it.
Ricoh Booklet Finisher Dual Saddle Stitch Stapler Assembly OEM Copier Printer
The Ricoh Booklet Finisher Dual Saddle Stitch Stapler Assembly is not a standalone printer or copier. It is a complete dual stapling mechanism intended for use inside select Ricoh professional booklet finishers, with two staple units for center stapling and saddle stitching. At $300, it is priced below the standalone printer but above the used copier. If your shop already works with a compatible Ricoh finisher and produces booklets, manuals, or multi-page handouts, this assembly can provide the finishing step your current setup may lack. The limitation is that this used unit was removed from professional equipment and is sold untested after removal, so it is a component buy rather than a plug-and-play machine. It is a strong choice only if you understand the finisher it is going into.
Final recommendation by use case
For straightforward copying on a lean budget, start with the Ricoh 917/LD117/MP Aficio MP 171. For an office that mostly prints and already has copying covered, the Ricoh Aficio SG 7100DN Printer is the more direct buy. When printing and copying need to live in one shared machine, the Ricoh IM C300 Multifunction Color Laser Printer Copier covers that job with a fuller feature set. And if you are building or upgrading a Ricoh finishing setup, the Booklet Finisher Dual Saddle Stitch Stapler Assembly is the component to evaluate alongside your existing finisher. Match the device to your daily job mix, and the right Ricoh option becomes clear.
