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Ricoh · Color Multifunction

Ricoh IM C6500

Production-class A3 color laser MFP for in-plant teams — 65 ppm, SRA3+ and banner stock, 220-sheet single-pass duplex feeder, 10.1" Smart Operation Panel, 3,700-sheet standard capacity (8,100 max), and full inline finishing including saddle-stitch booklets.

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Print speed
65 ppm color
Paper capacity
8,100 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth · USB · Ethernet
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Ricoh IMC6500
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Ricoh IM C6500 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...

  • You're a marketing or in-plant team that needs production-pace color on SRA3+ and banner stock — full-bleed brochures, mailing pieces, branded collateral done in-house.
  • You print 15,000-40,000 pages a month with heavy color and need 65 ppm sustained throughput.
  • You want inline finishing — saddle-stitch booklets, 100-sheet stapling, hole-punching, multi-folding all attach to this chassis without outsourcing.
  • You've been sending overflow to a print shop — bringing it in-house with the C6500 typically pays back the lease inside 18-24 months on real volume.
  • You need durable non-stop performance — toner and paper can be replenished on the fly, and 8,100 sheets max input lets long jobs run unattended overnight.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 8,000-15,000 pages a month — the C6500 is over-capacity for that volume, but the unit cost per click stays competitive on a managed services contract.
  • You don't need SRA3+ or banner stock — the smaller IM C6010 covers up to 12x18 at 60 ppm for a lot less money and floor space.
  • You're moving from a Konica AccurioPress or Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE — the Smart Operation Panel learning curve is real but operators usually adapt within 2-3 weeks.
  • You need fax — fax is optional via Fax Option Type M42, plus optional SAF memory if you fax heavy.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — this is a 65-ppm production-class color MFP. Massive overkill. Look at the IM C6010 or IM C530FB.
  • You don't have the floor space — 29.5 x 34.7 x 48.3 inches and 551 lbs base, much more with finishing. Plan for the cabinet plus 31" front clearance.
  • You need the latest hardened-Android security and TPM 2.0 — the C6500 is the previous-generation chassis. Step up to the IM C6510 (65 ppm) for the current security stack.
  • You need 80 ppm — the IM C8000 is the same chassis at 80 ppm for higher-volume jobs.
  • You don't have access to a Ricoh dealer with installation experience — these are not desktop drop-in units; site survey, electrical (208-240V on the C8000), and operator training are part of the project.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Ricoh IM C6500 is a production-class color laser MFP that brings print-shop capability into a department or in-plant operation. It runs at 65 ppm in both black and color, supports SRA3+ and banner stock with full-bleed printing on three edges, and ships with 3,700 sheets standard input expandable to 8,100 sheets. Print resolution maxes at 2,400 x 4,800 dpi using VCSEL imaging and PxP toner — the same imaging stack Ricoh uses on its Pro C series light-production printers. The 220-sheet SPDF scans at 120 ipm simplex / 240 ipm duplex with full-color and B&W at the same rate. The 10.1" Smart Operation Panel is the same Android-based UI as the IM C6010 series, so a Ricoh shop trains operators once. Standard connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus Bluetooth and NFC on the panel; Wi-Fi and fax are optional. Full inline finishing is available — 3,000-sheet finishers, booklet finishers with saddle-stitch, multi-folding units, 4,400-sheet LCT — letting you produce mailing pieces, perfect-bound-style booklets, and folded brochures without outsourcing. The thing buyers regret: footprint and electrical. This is a 551-lb chassis and the C8000 sibling needs 208-240V/12A. Right call if you're insourcing print volume that's currently going to a vendor; wrong call as a glorified office MFP.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 65 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 65 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 5.5 seconds (B&W), 7.5 seconds (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 65 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single Pass Duplex Feeder
Scan destinations Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Office 365
Paper
Paper capacity 8 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal · A3/Tabloid
Automatic document feeder 130 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 10000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 300,000 pages/month
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
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Production
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Ricoh
Model IMC6500
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
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Most small offices
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
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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 IM C6500

The printer itself

Ricoh IM C6500 in original Ricoh packaging. Production form factor, roughly 29.5 x 34.7 x 48.3 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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4.7
★★★★★
Based on 3 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Ricoh machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We upgraded to the IM C6500 for our small marketing firm and it's handled our color printing volume really well. The finishing options are solid and the network setup was straightforward. Definitely worth it for mid-size workgroups."
  • ★ "Good machine overall, prints fast and the copy quality is sharp. The touch screen interface takes a minute to get used to but it's intuitive once you know your way around. Paper jams are rare which is nice."
  • ★ "Our office manager was skeptical about the cost but this thing has cut our outsourcing for color jobs by a lot. Print speeds are legit and the toner yield is respectable. Would recommend for any office doing serious volume."

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Get a quote on the Ricoh IM C6500

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.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Ricoh IM C6500, 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 IM C6500 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 47,000 pages for black and 26,000 pages for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow). Replacement high-yield toner models include Black (842196) with a 47,000-page yield and Color (842199, 842198, 842197) with a 26,000-page yield each. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Ricoh IM C6500 and Ricoh MP C6502 are both production-class color MFPs with a speed of 65 ppm. However, the IM C6500 offers a higher print resolution of 2,400 x 4,800 dpi compared to the MP C6502's 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. Additionally, the IM C6500 features a 10.1" Smart Operation Panel and supports full-bleed printing on three edges, while the MP C6502 is designed more for in-plant print rooms with extensive finishing options. For small offices, the IM C6500 may be a better fit due to its advanced features and higher resolution.
The Ricoh IM C6500 is a high-volume production printer with a speed of 65 ppm and advanced features like full-bleed printing and inline finishing, making it suitable for businesses with significant print needs. However, its large footprint, high power requirements, and production-grade capabilities may be excessive for a typical small business. For more suitable options, consider a more compact commercial option.
Yes, the Ricoh IM C6500 is a color laser MFP that supports full-color printing at up to 65 ppm. It uses high-yield toner cartridges for black and color (cyan, magenta, yellow) to produce high-quality color outputs.
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 IM C6500 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 IM C6500 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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