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Ricoh
Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast mono MFP with large paper input. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S is a monochrome MFP with a high rated print speed and a useful standard paper reserve. Ricoh's U.S. brochure maps the 406851 part and lists printing, copying, scanning, up to 47 pages per minute, a 550-sheet tray and a 100-sheet bypass. It also distinguishes optional fax and wireless. The brochure reviewed here does not establish standard automatic duplex on this exact part or a recommended monthly range, so buyers should verify those details rather than assume the related SP 5210SF configuration applies.

Consider it for

A wired monochrome office that wants a 47 ppm MFP and substantial standard paper input, and can verify optional functions and duplex hardware on the exact unit..

Look elsewhere if

Do not choose it if standard fax, confirmed built-in Wi-Fi, automatic duplex or a documented monthly recommendation is mandatory without verifying the exact configuration first.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The 47 ppm rating and standard 550-sheet tray plus bypass support a shared monochrome workflow.
  • The exact 406851 brochure lists print, copy and scan functions in one device.
  • Ricoh documents standard Ethernet and USB for wired network and direct connections.

What to weigh up

  • The brochure describes fax and wireless as options rather than standard functions on this configuration.
  • The reviewed source does not establish standard automatic duplex for exact part 406851.
  • No recommended monthly page range is stated in the brochure reviewed for this model.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredAficio SP 5200S (406851)
Main functionsMonochrome print/copy/scan MFP; fax is optional
Print outputUp to 47 ppm; 550-sheet tray plus 100-sheet bypass
Two-sided printingUSB and 10/100 Ethernet; wireless optional; duplex configuration to verify

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A multifunction base without color output

Ricoh's U.S. brochure identifies part 406851 as the Aficio SP 5200S, a monochrome device with print, copy and scan functions. This can consolidate routine black-and-white document work, but it is not a color printer and the reviewed configuration does not include standard fax. The brochure describes fax as an optional kit. An office that regularly sends faxes should confirm the exact kit and functionality rather than treat the MFP label as proof that fax is included. The same care applies to accessories on used listings, which may combine several related models. ([Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S brochure](https://assets.ricoh-usa.com/j2jqn9lauv41/5qsbEGWicWfeIvh9h1wAo1/71d3fe3328f466c01f755cf38cf71a79/aficiosp5210sf.pdf)).

A 47 ppm rating and a sizeable tray

Ricoh rates the SP 5200S at up to 47 pages per minute and lists a 550-sheet paper tray plus a 100-sheet bypass feed. That paper capacity can reduce refill pauses for a shared mono office queue, while the bypass provides a separate way to feed occasional sheets or media. These specifications do not establish a recommended monthly volume, so the speed and tray size should not be converted into a guessed workload ceiling. Buyers can compare the machine's rated pace and standard input with their own workflow, while leaving the maker's unstated recommendation open. ([Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S brochure](https://assets.ricoh-usa.com/j2jqn9lauv41/5qsbEGWicWfeIvh9h1wAo1/71d3fe3328f466c01f755cf38cf71a79/aficiosp5210sf.pdf)).

Confirm duplex hardware on part 406851

The brochure covers the SP 5200S and SP 5210SF family and describes multiple options. It does not establish that an automatic duplex unit is standard on exact part 406851. For that reason, the profile does not mark automatic duplex as included. If two-sided output is required, check the specific machine's installed hardware and configuration documentation before purchase. A closely related model name or a family brochure is not enough to settle which accessories are included in an individual listing. This keeps the filter judgment tied to model-specific evidence instead of assuming that related configurations share every feature. ([Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S brochure](https://assets.ricoh-usa.com/j2jqn9lauv41/5qsbEGWicWfeIvh9h1wAo1/71d3fe3328f466c01f755cf38cf71a79/aficiosp5210sf.pdf)).

Wired interfaces are standard; Wi-Fi is optional

Ricoh lists USB and 10/100 Ethernet for the SP 5200S and describes wireless connectivity as optional. Ethernet supports a wired office placement, and USB supports a direct computer connection. Built-in wireless should not be assumed from the brochure's optional wireless language; an exact accessory or configuration needs to be verified. This matters in a location without a network cable, where an optional interface could change what equipment is needed. The profile leaves built-in wireless false for the standard configuration while preserving the option note in the review. ([Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S brochure](https://assets.ricoh-usa.com/j2jqn9lauv41/5qsbEGWicWfeIvh9h1wAo1/71d3fe3328f466c01f755cf38cf71a79/aficiosp5210sf.pdf)).

The brochure does not give a recommended monthly volume

The reviewed Ricoh brochure provides speed, paper and connection details but does not state a recommended monthly page range for the exact SP 5200S part. A maximum monthly duty figure is not the same as a recommended range, and neither the print speed nor tray capacity can fill that evidence gap. If the buyer needs a documented volume cutoff, this product should remain open on that question until an exact source is found. The filter profile leaves the recommendation unknown rather than manufacturing a number from a related model or a maximum-cycle specification. ([Ricoh Aficio SP 5200S brochure](https://assets.ricoh-usa.com/j2jqn9lauv41/5qsbEGWicWfeIvh9h1wAo1/71d3fe3328f466c01f755cf38cf71a79/aficiosp5210sf.pdf)).

Compare for your needs

For a fax-ready monochrome MFP with standard duplex, compare the published Kyocera ECOSYS M3645idn. Choose the SP 5200S only when its print/copy/scan workflow and paper handling match and the exact unit's option set is verified.

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Before you buy

Does the SP 5200S include fax?

Ricoh describes fax as optional in the reviewed brochure; verify any fax kit on the exact unit.

Does the standard configuration print automatically on both sides?

The reviewed brochure does not establish standard duplex for exact part 406851, so confirm the installed configuration.

What monthly range does Ricoh recommend?

The reviewed brochure does not state a recommended monthly page range for the SP 5200S.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The SP 5200S offers a fast monochrome print/copy/scan base with 650 sheets of standard input across its tray and bypass. Its precise duplex, fax, wireless and monthly-workload configuration should be confirmed before purchase.

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