Ricoh IM 4000A vs Ricoh IM 5000A
A side-by-side comparison of the two models — they differ on 3 of 16 specifications.
Ricoh IM 4000A
The Ricoh IM 4000A is an A3 mono multifunction device for departments with heavy day-to-day print volumes, printing at up to 40 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 4,000 – 35,000 pages.
Full IM 4000A specification →Ricoh IM 5000A
The Ricoh IM 5000A is an A3 mono multifunction device for departments with heavy day-to-day print volumes, printing at up to 50 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 5,000 – 50,000 pages.
Full IM 5000A specification →Which should you choose?
- The Ricoh IM 5000A is the faster of the two at up to 50 ppm against the Ricoh IM 4000A's 40 ppm — about 25% more throughput on long runs.
- The Ricoh IM 5000A is rated for the heavier workload, with a monthly volume reaching 50,000 pages. If your real monthly output is near the top of the Ricoh IM 4000A's band, the Ricoh IM 5000A is the safer size.
Size against your actual monthly output rather than the headline speed: the Ricoh IM 4000A is the right call at the lighter end, and the Ricoh IM 5000A once volumes are consistently high. Run your own page counts through the comparison below and we will price both.
Specifications compared
| Specification | IM 4000A | IM 5000A |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | Up to 40 ppm | Up to 50 ppm |
| Time to first page | As fast as 3.6 seconds | — |
| Typical monthly page volume | 4,000 – 35,000 pages | 5,000 – 50,000 pages |
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