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Ricoh MP C3004 (SRA3)

Reliable Digital Ceramic Decal Printer

Ricoh MP C3004 (SRA3)
Africó seriesINEQS converted Ricoh engine
Ceramic tonerBlack, red or full colour
DatasheetOn request

The Ricoh MP C3004 is a proven ceramic printer offering outstanding reliability and consistent print quality.

Key Features

  • Available exclusively as a used ceramic printer
  • Widely used for ceramic printing worldwide
  • Professional SRA3 ceramic printer
  • Excellent image quality
  • Low operating costs
  • Reliable production performance
  • User-friendly operation

Applications

  • Ceramic Decals
  • Porcelain Decoration
  • Tile Decoration
  • Glass Printing
  • Enamel Products

A trusted solution for professional ceramic decoration businesses.


Why the MP C3004 is so widely used for ceramics

The Ricoh MP C3004 became a standard in ceramic decal printing for practical reasons: an SRA3 engine with stable colour, low running costs and a large installed base worldwide. INEQS supplies it as a used ceramic printer, converted for ceramic toner and decal paper and calibrated before delivery, which makes it a cost effective way into SRA3 production.

Formats and output

As an SRA3 printer, the MP C3004 prints A4, A3, A3+ and SRA3 decal sheets, with a printable area of up to 470 x 305 mm on SRA3. That covers plates and chargers, tile decoration and mural sections, glass and enamel pieces, and nested sheets of smaller decals, which is why it suits decorators producing decals every week.

Toner for the MP C3004

INEQS converts the MP C3004 to run its own ceramic toner. Unfluxed sets fire in-glaze on tile, stoneware and porcelain; fluxed sets fire onglaze and on enamel; red sets give true ceramic reds where magenta burns out. Confirm the exact sets and developer units for your unit with INEQS when you order, and plan one toner family per printer in production.

Used, but not second best

Every used MP C3004 from INEQS is converted, calibrated and delivered with a starter toner set and a remote setup session, and INEQS supplies replacement developer units, drums and fusers. Colour stays consistent when the room does: 20 to 25 °C, 40 to 60% relative humidity, and developer changed on the schedule INEQS gives for the machine. For a newer engine in the same class, see the Ricoh IM C3000 or the IM C3010.

Technical data

EngineRicoh MP 3004 EX, INEQS ceramic conversion
Toner optionsConfirm with INEQS for this model
Firing range550 to 1,200 °C depending on toner set
IncludedConversion, calibration, starter toner, remote setup session

Questions people ask

Can I print ceramic toner on a printer I already own?

Some standard colour lasers can be converted. Send us the model and we will tell you if it is on the list. For reliable production we recommend a printer converted and calibrated at INEQS.

Is the fired result food safe and dishwasher safe?

Yes with INEQS toner on properly fired ware. The pigment is fused into the glaze, not sitting on top of it.

What support is included?

A remote setup session, ICC profiles for your paper, and access to INEQS technical service. Over 80% of problems are solved within one working day (Mon to Fri, 08:00 to 17:00 CET).

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