Best fit
Pick this if...
- You run a 5 to 12 user small office.
- You print 1,500 to 4,000 color impressions a month.
- You need fax integrated.
- You only need legal-size output.
- You want a desktop footprint for a credenza.
Ricoh · Color Multifunction
Ricoh Aficio Sp C242sf
21 ppm color desktop MFP at 1200 dpi to legal size with built-in fax. 250-sheet input to 750, PostScript 3 emulation, ARDF.
Print speed
21 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
Free delivery
24-hr quote turnaround
Authorized Ricoh reseller
Lease or buy outright
In stock
Authorized Ricoh reseller
Free shipping to 50 states
1-year manufacturer warranty
Install guidance by phone
30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?
Who the Ricoh Aficio Sp C242sf 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."
Works fine
You'll be happy if...
- It's fine for accounting or legal small office use.
- It's fine for occasional color marketing prints.
- It's fine for shared front-desk workflows.
Look elsewhere
Skip this if...
- Skip this if you need 11 x 17 output.
- Skip this if you print more than 5,000 color a month.
- Skip this if your office can't tolerate frequent tray reloads.
Full specifications
Every spec, no guessing
For small offices that need color, the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF is a desktop color MFP rated at 21 letter pages per minute mono and color at 1200 x 1200 dpi up to legal-size stocks. The base configuration includes a 250-sheet tray plus 100-sheet bypass, expandable to 750 with two 250-sheet drawers. PCL5c/PCL6 with PostScript 3 emulation handle most office driver needs. Auto duplex and a 35-sheet ARDF are standard. Fax ships in the box on the SF model. The 4.3-inch panel keeps the unit small enough for a credenza. The one regret is the 250-sheet base tray that fills fast in any office printing more than 100 pages a day.| Print technology | Multifunction |
|---|---|
| Print speed (mono) | Up to 21 pages per minute |
| Print speed (color) | Up to 21 pages per minute |
| Duplex printing | Automatic Duplex |
| Print resolution | Up to 2,400 × 600 dpi |
| First page out | < 14 seconds |
| Copy & Scan | |
| Capability | Color Multifunction |
| Copy speed | Up to 21 ppm copies per minute |
| Duplex copy / scan | Automatic Duplex |
| Scanner type | Flatbed with ADF |
| Scan resolution (optical) | Up to 2,400 × 600 dpi |
| Scan destinations | Email, Folder, USB |
| Paper | |
| Paper capacity | 0 sheets |
| Paper size | |
| Automatic document feeder | 35 sheets pages |
| Recommended monthly volume | 2500 pages |
| Max monthly duty cycle | |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| USB | USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Physical & power | |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Usage class | Small Office |
| Manufacturer | Ricoh |
| Model | Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF |
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.
Buy outright
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
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
- Printer + unlimited toner bundled
- Maintenance and parts included
- Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
- Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
- One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
Request pricing
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
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 Aficio Sp C242sf
The printer itself
Ricoh Aficio Sp C242sf in original Ricoh packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 15.7 x 17.7 x 16.1 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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- Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ
Ricoh Aficio Sp C242sf, common questions
The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (704) 741-0821 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.
Yes, the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 2,500 pages for black and color. Replacement high-yield toner cartridges (Black: 406475, Cyan: 406476, Magenta: 406477, Yellow: 406478) offer yields of 6,500 pages for black and 6,000 pages for each color. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF is a compact color desktop MFP with a print speed of 21 ppm and a monthly duty cycle suited for small offices, while the Ricoh IM 3500 is a monochrome floor-standing MFP designed for mid-size workgroups, offering 35 ppm and a 100,000-page monthly duty cycle. The IM 3500 includes advanced features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen, higher paper capacity (expandable to 4,700 sheets), and faster scanning (240 ipm duplex). For small offices with lower volume needs, the SP C242SF is a more cost-effective and space-saving choice.
Yes, the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF is well-suited for small businesses due to its compact size, color printing capability, and print speed of 21 ppm. It includes features like auto duplex, a 35-sheet ARDF, and a 250-sheet paper tray (expandable to 750 sheets), making it ideal for offices with moderate printing needs.
Yes, the Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF is a color laser printer capable of printing in both color and monochrome at 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (704) 741-0821. 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.
Ricoh includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Ricoh Aficio Sp C242sf when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Titan 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 Aficio Sp C242sf 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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