Sustainable Printing Solutions: Optimizing Multifunction Production Printer Ricoh Pro C5300s

While many businesses are focusing on investing in digital systems or smart operations, a familiar device such as an production printer is often overlooked. But with high frequency of use and significant electricity consumption, choosing the wrong printing equipment can greatly affect operating costs and sustainable development orientation. 

Ricoh Pro C5300s was developed as a comprehensive production printing solution: not only fast and beautiful, but also helps businesses optimize equipment and operational efficiency throughout the lifecycle – from daily use to maintenance and final material handling. It is an ideal device to support  the sustainability goals  of modern businesses.

1. Multifunction production printers – Compacter, more efficient 

Many businesses are still using each separate device for printing, scanning, and photocopying. This not only takes up space but also incurs costs for management, maintenance and electricity consumption. 
The Ricoh Pro C5300s multifunction production printer integrates 3 important functions: 

• Design standard color printing 
• High-speed scanning 
• Automatic double-sided photocopying

Consolidating functions into one device not only optimizes office space and equipment  , but also reduces the complexity of internal operations. Users only need to operate on one control screen, no need to switch between multiple machines. Users only need to operate on one screen, no need to switch between multiple devices, contributing to  a  long-term sustainable development strategy. 

2. Consumables and design in accordance with the reuse cycle 

Ricoh designs ink and printing supplies with easy refilling and collection – in line with sustainability trends. 

2.1. Cartridges designed for reuse 

Every post-use cartridge is part of responsibility – small but meaningful. If disposed of in the wrong way, it can become plastic waste that lasts for hundreds of years. But if properly collected, centrally processed, or reused, it can safely return to the production cycle. 

Not considering ink cartridges as disposable supplies, Ricoh proactively designs ink cartridges that are easy to recover, reduce excess ink leakage, support businesses to optimize equipment and reduce waste. With the Pro C5300s and other professional devices, printing supplies are designed to be easy to collect, limit excess ink leakage, and optimize both at the input and output. This is a point worth considering for businesses that want better control over resources – even in small details.  

2.2. Packaging using recycled materials 

From 80-90% of packaging materials are recycled, in line with  sustainable development and green procurement policies  at many large enterprises. 
This is not only designed for the environment, but also helps businesses easily comply with domestic waste treatment regulations. 

3. Save energy and long-term electricity costs 

Electricity costs are a "hidden" part of total operating costs. With high usage frequency, even a small difference in electricity consumption can significantly affect the total budget – especially in sustainability-oriented businesses.  

For some businesses, switching from outsourced to in-house printing helps to better control costs and schedules. But if you don't choose the right equipment, the "hidden costs" such as electricity, maintenance or consumables can increase over time. 

Businesses that have used the Ricoh Pro C5300s often choose the machine not only because of the print quality, but also because of the initiative in management: from the clear power consumption, the automatic power saving system, to the ability to integrate print-scan-copy in the same machine. The efficiency is not in the print speed, but in the way the device works with the business.

Ricoh Pro C5300s Production Color Printer is designed with effective energy-saving features:

• TEC is only 5,813 kWh/week – lower than many models in the same segment 
• Built-in 3 energy saving modes: Energy Saving mode (137W); Sleep Mode (0.72W); Power Off remains very low: 0.14W

This is one of the reasons why this device is considered a multifunction production printer suitable for companies looking to optimize equipment and save energy more sustainably in the long term.  

4. Operation safety, emission control, noise level suitable for the office environment 

The Ricoh Pro C5300s is manufactured based on strict environmental standards, especially the control of factors arising during the printing process such as ozone, dust and noise levels.

4.1. Exhaust gases and hazardous materials within the permitted levels: 

• TVOC: 3.5 mg/h 
• Ozone: 1.5 mg/h
• Dust: 0.24 mg/h
• Equipped with an Ozone Filter to help filter exhaust gases directly from inside the machine

In addition, the device is RoHS compliant – it does not use toxic substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium,... This is a standard that has been applied by many countries and in Vietnam is also gradually being focused on by businesses. These factors make the Ricoh Pro C5300s an ideal choice for modern offices where employee experience, quietness, and sustainability are prioritized.

4.2. Low noise level – Suitable for shared offices or in-house print centers

• 68.5 dB on print – equivalent to normal speech 
• 33.7 dB on standby – almost quiet ⟶ Can be installed in the work area without compromising the employee experience. 

One device – multiple goals: efficient, sustainable and on-trend 

With the Ricoh Pro C5300s, businesses can: With the Ricoh Pro C5300s, businesses can:

• Device optimization: integrated printing – scanning – photocopying 
• Energy savings thanks to low electricity consumption 
• Sustainable development with recycled materials and efficient operation 
• Multifunction production printers reduce cost and footprint 
• Compliance with international environmental standards 
• Compliance with applicable environmental standards 
• Meet the needs of sustainable development of businesses in the long term

LEARN MORE