Ricoh Ri 100 vs UniNet IColour 560

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

Ricoh Ri 100 Ricoh Ri 100
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UniNet IColour 560 UniNet IColour 560

Ricoh Ri 100

✅ Compact, desktop-friendly, and very easy to use.
❌ Only prints on light-coloured fabrics (No white ink).

UniNet IColour 560

✅ White toner transfer technology works on any colourfabric.
❌ Transfer sheets can be expensive per print.
Feature Ricoh Ri 100 UniNet IColour 560
Print Technology Inkjet DTG White Toner Transfer
Colour Output CMYK CMYK + White
Print Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi 2400 x 600 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM) 80 sec 28 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM) 120 sec 28 ppm
First Page Out Time N/A 9 sec
Auto Double-Sided No Yes
Input Paper Capacity Built-in Tray 250 Sheets
Output Tray Capacity N/A 150 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes 291 x 204 mm (A4) A4 / Banners
Paper Weight Support Light Cotton Transfer Paper
Scanner Type None None
Scan Resolution N/A N/A
Auto Document Feeder None None
Copy Speed No No
Wi-Fi Connectivity Yes Yes
Ethernet Support Yes Yes
USB Connectivity Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Support Yes Yes
Display Panel N/A N/A
Monthly Duty Cycle N/A N/A
Ink/Cartridge System N/A N/A
Borderless Printing N/A N/A
Width N/A N/A
Depth N/A N/A
Height N/A N/A
Machine Weight N/A N/A
Energy Efficiency N/A N/A
Noise Level (dB) N/A N/A
Processor Speed N/A N/A
Internal Memory N/A N/A
Cloud Print Support N/A N/A
Security Features N/A N/A
Compatible OS N/A N/A
Included in Box N/A N/A
Warranty Period N/A N/A
Recommended Use N/A N/A

⚖️ Expert Verdict

The Ricoh Ri 100 and the Uninet icolour 560 represent two different philosophies of low-maintenance garment decoration. The Ricoh Ri 100 is a compact all-in-one DTG system for light-colored cotton t-shirts, featuring its own internal heating unit. The Uninet icolour 560 is a maintenance-free laser transfer system that can decorate almost any surface—cotton, polyester, wood, and metal—including dark fabrics. The Uninet’s biggest advantage is its total lack of downtime; since it uses dry toner instead of liquid ink, it never clogs even if you don't use it for weeks. The Ricoh is much more convenient for quick t-shirts in a retail shop, but it is strictly limited to light cotton and A4 prints. For a business that wants to decorate everything from dark hoodies to hard surfaces with zero maintenance hassle, the Uninet is the vastly superior tool. While the Ricoh is a neat choice for light home use, the Uninet icolour 560 provides a much more versatile and professional business model. The Uninet wins for its extreme versatility and reliability.

What Owners Are Saying?

Ricoh Ri 100

Penny
"Perfect entry-level DTG for my boutique. It’s the size of a standard office printer but prints directly onto totes and tees. You don't need a massive heat press because of the built-in finisher unit. Not for mass production, but for bespoke 'while-you-wait' gifts, it’s proper sorted."

UniNet IColour 560

TransferKing
"White toner printing is a game-changer for dark garments and hard surfaces. This machine allows us to do things DTG can't, like printing on wood and metal. The 2-step paper process is a bit of a faff at first, but once you get the temperature sorted, it’s an absolute unit of a production tool."

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