The Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF is a copier machine. To connect it to your local network for printout, you need to install its latest driver on your computer. You’ll also need an RJ45 patch cable to connect this printer to your router or PC/Laptop.
Therefore, when installing this printer, you should always use the Ricoh Aficio latest version driver. You may download the same drivers from Ricoh’s official driver or from the download section given below.
In the download section of this guide, you will find the Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF driver download links that will be compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP (32bit / 64bit), Server 2000 to 2022, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x Ventura.
Also, a careful read of the user’s manual shared in the download section will give a better understanding of this multi-function machine. In the how to install section of this guide, I have provided a step-by-step installation guide to install this printer without a single mistake. Let’s start the process by downloading the driver first.
Steps to Download Ricoh Aficio 171F/171SPF Driver
Follow the download steps given below to get the appropriate printer and scanner drivers for your OS version:
Step 1: Select your preferred operating system from our OS.
Step 2: Click on the download button to download your Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF driver setup file.
Ricoh Aficio MP 171F / 171SPF Driver for Windows
Driver for Mac
Driver for Linux / Ubuntu
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Download the driver directly from the Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF official website.
How to Install Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF Driver
In this section, you will find the detailed installation guide for the full feature driver and basic driver (inf driver). Follow the installation steps of your preferred guide to install your Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF printer drivers.
1) Install Ricoh Aficio MP 171 Printer Using Driver Package
Here, I will share the installation guide for the full feature Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF driver, which you must read before installing the Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF driver package on your Windows system. Read this article on how to install a printer driver automatically by using its setup file.
2) Install Ricoh Aficio MP 171 Printer Using Basic Driver
I will explain in this guide the right way of installing the Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF basic driver on a Windows system. Before starting the installation of the printer drivers, you need to extract its files into a folder on your computer, make sure to note down the location address of that folder.
- Click on the ‘Start’ button and choose ‘Settings’ from the menu.
- In the Settings page, select ‘Devices’ option.
- Select the ‘Printers & scanners’ option, then click on the ‘Add a printer or scanner’ link.
- Wait for the ‘The printer that I want isn’t listed’ link to appear, then click on it.
- In the Add Printer window, select the ‘Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- In the Choose a printer port screen, select the ‘USB port’ option from the list of ports, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Click on the ‘Have Disk’ button.
- Click on the ‘Browse’ button.
- In the Browse window, go to the folder where extracted the printer driver files, then select the ‘OEMSETUP’ inf file. Finally, click on the ‘Open’ button.
- Click on the ‘OK’ button.
- Select the ‘RICOH Aficio MP 171 PCL6’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- You can leave the default printer name unchanged, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait for the installation of the printer driver to complete.
- Select the ‘Do not share this printer’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Click on the ‘Finish’ button to close the setup program.
That’s it, you have installed the Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF INF driver on your computer. You can start using this printer to print pages.
Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF Features
The Ricoh Aficio MP 171F/171SPF all-in-one printers are a cost-effective machine with a smaller footprint, which makes them a good choice for small office users. These monochrome laser printers support automatic duplex printing and automatic document feeder functions. You can connect these Ricoh Aficio printers with your computer by using its USB, Ethernet and Wireless (optional) connectivity options.
Toner Cartridge Details
The monochrome laser printer uses one Black (841718) toner cartridge for printing, which has a page yield of up to 45,000 pages.
