When you're shopping for commercial printers and copiers, the choice between two used color laser machines often comes down to output speed and paper handling. The Ricoh IM C300 and the OKI C931e represent two different approaches to those needs.
Quick verdict
If you need a single used device that handles both color printing and color copying, the Ricoh IM C300 at $500.00 is the easy pick for a modest workload. If you need faster black output, higher resolution, and bigger paper capacity for heavier jobs, the OKI C931e at $3,000.00 is the production-oriented choice. The two sit at very different points in the price range, so your spending and volume expectations will do most of the deciding.
At a glance
| Metric | Ricoh IM C300 | OKI C931e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Price comparison | ||
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Maximum black print speed | 31 ppm | 50 ppm |
| Color printing | 31 ppm | Color output |
Where each printer wins
- Ricoh IM C300: The flexible choice for general office color output.
- OKI C931e: The speed-and-capacity choice for heavier jobs.
Ricoh IM C300 Multifunction Color Laser Printer Copier
The Ricoh IM C300 makes sense when you want one machine to cover both copying and printing in color. It is a used multifunction color laser printer copier with a maximum color print speed of 31 ppm and the same 31 ppm maximum for black output. For a small office or a department that doesn't push extreme volume, that level of output is plenty. The strongest reason to choose it is the built-in copying capability, which means you don't need a separate copier. The limitation is that it's not built for production-scale demand; when your workload grows and speed matters more, the faster black speed of the OKI will outrun it.
OKI C931e Color Laser Printer w/ 4 Tray High Capacity Feeder
The OKI C931e is overall the higher-capacity option in this comparison. It's a used production printer with a 50 ppm black print speed and a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI. The 4-tray high capacity feeder is a clear plus if you frequently switch between A3 and A4 paper, or if you want to keep several paper types loaded at once. Its type is production printer, which signals that its main role is high-volume printing rather than multi-function copying. If your team already has a copier or simply needs a high-volume print engine, that's an acceptable compromise.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Ricoh IM C300 if you need a used multifunction machine and your print volume stays moderate. Choose the OKI C931e if your priority is faster print speed and larger paper handling with the 4-tray feeder.
