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Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition

90 ppm legacy graphic-arts production press, 1200 x 4800 dpi, tuned for color-critical work. Used market only — inspect developer units, fuser, and consumable history.

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Print speed
90 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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Ricoh Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • Pick this if you run color-critical commercial print at 100,000-300,000 pages a month.
  • Pick this if you need tighter color control than a standard production press provides.
  • Pick this if you have a refurbisher who can certify the press has been on genuine Ricoh consumables.
  • Pick this if your prepress can drive a Fiery and manage ICC workflows.
  • Pick this if your shop has Ricoh production service capability in-house or on contract.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you sit at 50,000-100,000 pages a month and want graphic-arts capability for the right jobs.
  • It's fine if you mostly run static commercial work and only occasionally need tight color.
  • It's fine if you have a service contract that covers an older production platform.
  • It's fine if you can wait a day for non-stocked parts.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you don't have prepress staff who can run color-managed workflows.
  • Skip this if the unit has 25 million+ lifetime impressions.
  • Skip this if your volume is under 30,000 color pages a month.
  • Skip this if you need walk-up scan and copy — get the C901S Graphic Arts.
  • Skip this if you need current-generation imaging — look at the C7210SX.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition is a 90 ppm sheet-fed color production press tuned for commercial print and graphic arts work — tighter color control, better halftone screening, and the option for an inline color sensor compared to the standard C901. Single-function, 1200 x 4800 dpi at 90 ppm color and B&W, 13 x 19.2 sheets up to 300 gsm. Sweet spot is 100,000-300,000 pages a month. This is the press that earlier Ricoh-loyal commercial shops bought when they wanted production color quality without jumping to Heidelberg or Indigo pricing. Now legacy-era; on the used market most units are coming off long service runs. Buyers regret skipping a thorough inspection of the developer units and IH fuser before committing. Verify lifetime page count, recent PM history, and that the prior owner used genuine Ricoh consumables — third-party toner abuse on this generation shows up as banding, drum wear, and developer contamination.
Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 90 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 90 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Copy speed Up to 90 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 0 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 580,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Physical & power
Form factor Production
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Ricoh
Model Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

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One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Ricoh manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition

The printer itself

Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition in original Ricoh packaging. Production form factor, roughly 50.4 x 39 x 64.5 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Ricoh quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (888) 574-5120. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.

Yes. The MFC-L2759DW ships with a high-yield 4,500-page starter toner cartridge, which is roughly 3 to 6 months of toner for a typical small office. Replacement toner is Ricoh TN830XL (high-yield, about 4,500 pages) or TN830 (standard yield, about 1,200 pages). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.

The Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition is the refreshed version of the MFC-L2750DW with updated firmware, a longer-life drum, and an expanded starter toner yield (4,500 pages versus 3,000). Print speed, automatic 2-sided print and scan, and connectivity are identical. For most small offices the 2759DW is the better long-term value because of the larger included toner.

Yes, for small offices printing under about 2,500 pages per month. It's fast at 36 ppm, handles auto 2-sided print and scan, supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and has a 50-page document feeder for multi-page scans. If you regularly print more than 5,000 pages per month or need color, step up to a commercial-grade multifunction printer — see our commercial printer options.

No. The MFC-L2759DW is monochrome (black and white) only. It cannot print color. If you need color, look at the Brother MFC-L3750CDW or a commercial color multifunction printer like the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX or Konica Minolta bizhub series.

Ricoh includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the MFC-L2759DW when purchased new from an authorized reseller. 1-800 Office Solutions is an authorized Ricoh reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.

Yes. Free delivery is included on every Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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