Sustainable performance and quality printing in a single device

Experience the best of both worlds with a printer that combines performance with purpose. The RICOH IM C3501CE is a smart, high-performance A3 colour all-in-one printer designed for modern workplaces.


This device is not just refurbished—it's circular manufactured, built with 86% reused and recycled materials. Engineered with the latest technology for long-term reliability, it meets the same high standards as a new machine.


The IM C3501CE delivers exceptional print quality, advanced security, and energy efficiency. It also features functional upgrades like new language support and an optimised toner-saving mode, making it a smart and eco-conscious addition to any workspace.

      Key features

Reduce energy and costs

High-performance meets affordability in Ricoh’s circular economy all-in-one device. The IM C3501CE is designed for maximum efficiency, reducing energy consumption and operational costs without compromising performance. With a Typical Energy Consumption (TEC) value of 0.42 kWh, it features low power consumption, energy-saving modes, and auto-off timers to minimise electricity use when inactive. Its optimised toner system enhances efficiency while reducing waste and quiet operation improves workspace comfort.

Reduce energy and costs

Reduce your carbon footprint

Achieves up to 50% reduction in whole life cycle CO2 emissions compared to the previous IM C print models, as determined by the lifecycle assessment (LCA). Reduction rate may vary per model.

Ricoh’s Carbon Balanced Service helps organisations reduce their environmental impact by optimising print operations and offsetting carbon emissions. Through energy-efficient solutions, waste reduction and certified carbon offset projects, we support your sustainability goals while ensuring seamless print performance.

Carbon Reduction Plan

Exceptional print quality

The RICOH IM C3501CE delivers stunning print quality with vibrant colours, sharp text and precise details, ensuring professional-grade output for every document. Advanced imaging technology and optimised and sustainable toner performance provide consistent, high-resolution prints, making it ideal for organisations that demand superior results.

Print quality
Specifications
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GENERAL
Warm-up time

21 seconds

First copy speed: BW

4.4 seconds

First copy speed: full colour

6.9 seconds

Recovery time

1.2 seconds

Continuous output speed

35 ppm

Memory: standard

4 GB

Memory: maximum

6 GB

HDD: standard

320 GB

ARDF capacity

100 sheets

SPDF capacity

220 sheets

Weight ARDF model

97 kg

Weight SPDF model

102 kg

Weight PLATEN model

87.5 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

4 seconds

First print speed: full colour

6.6 seconds

CPU

ApolloLake E3930 1.3 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 (IP v4, IP v6)

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, Custom Size paper,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 g̸ m²

Paper weight - Bypass

52 - 300 g̸ m²

Paper weight - Duplex

60 - 300 g̸ 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.

< 1,480 W

Power consumption operation: B&W

537 W

Power consumption operation: Full colour

602 W

Power consumption: ready

32.3 W

Power consumption: sleep

0.77 W

TEC*

0.42 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