Ricoh FT7970 Parts & Supplies

The Ricoh FT7970 was the flagship high-speed model of the FT7900 professional analog series, designed for the most intensive document production environments requiring rapid monochrome duplication. Delivering a rapid 70 copies per minute, it represents the high-performance peak of its generation, engineered for maximum throughput and near-constant operation. The FT7970 is built on a heavy-duty industrial frame and features a 1,700-sheet standard paper supply expandable to over 4,700 sheets, enabling extensive unattended copy runs. It is distinguished by its ultra-fast 3.0-second first copy time and a high-performance reversing document handler optimized for rapid batch processing. With its professional optics and extensive finishing options—including 40-bin sorter/staplers and large-capacity trays—the Ricoh FT7970 provides an industrial-strength solution forProducing high-quality monochrome manuals, statements, and reports with exceptional speed and reliability in the professional print environment.

Core Performance Specifications

• Device Type: High-Volume Analog Monochrome Copier
• Copy Speed: 70 copies per minute (A4 / 8.5" x 11")
• Technology: High-Speed Analog Dry Electrostatic Transfer
• First Copy Out Time: 3.0 seconds
• Warm-up Time: Approximately 330 seconds (5.5 minutes)
• Multiple Copying: 1 to 999 copies
• Zoom Range: 50% to 200% in 1% increments

Paper Handling and Media

• Standard Paper Capacity: 1,700 sheets (3 x 550-sheet drawers + 50-sheet bypass)
• Maximum Paper Capacity: Up to 4,700 sheets with optional 3,000-sheet Large Capacity Tray (LCT)
• Document Feeder: High-speed Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (RADF)
• Media Sizes: Up to 11" x 17" (A3 Ledger) through all trays
• Paper Weight: 14 lb. Bond to 110 lb. Index (approx. 52–200 g/m²)
• Efficiency: Designed for continuous-run reliability with high-capacity consumables

Copying and Image Features

• Imaging System: Premier glass-and-mirror optics for professional monochrome reproduction
• Copy Functions: Advanced image editing, job reservation, and book mode (Series Copy)
• Modular Finishing: Supports professional finishers for 100-sheet multi-position stapling and hole punching
• Production-Level Fusing: High-stability fuser ensures consistent image quality across long, heavy-duty media runs

Connectivity and Maintenance

• System Type: Dedicated high-speed analog production press
• Consumables: High-capacity Ricoh Type 6205 toner cartridges and Type 9 developer
• Maintenance: Engineered with high-duty components for monthly volumes up to 125,000 copies
• Security: Standard user code tracking for up to 500 departmental accounts
• Power Source: 115V/60Hz or 220-240V/50Hz (Requires high-amperage dedicated circuit)

Physical Dimensions

• Width: 690 mm (27.2 in.)
• Depth: 690 mm (27.2 in.)
• Height: 980 mm (38.6 in.) (Main Body Console)
• Weight: Approximately 165 kg (364 lb)
• Industrial Design: Heavy-duty steel frame construction designed for longevity in professional print centers