RISO ComColor FT 5230

RISO ComColor FT5230 is a production-class inkjet printing system designed for demanding commercial and corporate workloads. It handles a wide range of media and paper formats (including A3), while up to 600 × 600 dpi resolution delivers crisp text and detailed graphics.

Cold-inkjet technology helps reduce energy consumption and minimizes warm-up time. Automated paper feeding and a straightforward user interface make setup fast—even for users without specialized printing experience.

FT5230 is ideal for offices, schools and print rooms that need reliable high-volume output for brochures, booklets, forms and marketing collateral. Speed, efficiency and durability make FT5230 a smart choice for organizations aiming to maximize results while keeping operating costs under control.

Technical specifications — RISO ComColor FT5230
Printing method	Line-type inkjet system
Ink type	Oil-based pigment ink (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
Print resolution	Standard: 300 dpi (main scan) × 300 dpi (sub scan) Fine: 300 dpi (main scan) × 600 dpi (sub scan)
Gray levels	CMYK: 11 gray levels per color
Data processing resolution	Standard: 300 dpi × 300 dpi Fine: 600 dpi × 600 dpi Line smoothing: 600 dpi × 600 dpi
Warm-up time	Max. 2 min 30 sec (at room temperature 23°C)
First print time *	Max. 5 sec (A4, long-edge feed)
Print speed **	A4 (long-edge): Single-sided: 120 ppm, Duplex: 60 spm (120 ppm) Letter (long-edge): Single-sided: 120 ppm, Duplex: 60 spm (120 ppm) A4: Single-sided: 90 ppm, Duplex: 45 spm (90 ppm) Letter: Single-sided: 90 ppm, Duplex: 45 spm (90 ppm) B4 (JIS): Single-sided: 76 ppm, Duplex: 34 spm (68 ppm) Legal: Single-sided: 76 ppm, Duplex: 35 spm (70 ppm) A3: Single-sided: 66 ppm, Duplex: 32 spm (64 ppm) Ledger: Single-sided: 65 ppm, Duplex: 32 spm (64 ppm)
Paper size	Standard tray: Max: 340 mm × 550 mm Min: 90 mm × 148 mm Feed tray: Max: 297 mm × 432 mm Min: 182 mm × 182 mm
Printable area	Max: 310 mm × 544 mm
Guaranteed print area *	Standard: 5 mm margins Maximum: 3 mm margins
Paper weight	Standard tray: Single-sided: 46–210 g/m² Duplex: 46–210 g/m² for A4 / 46–104 g/m² for A3, B4 (JIS) Feed tray: Single-sided/Duplex: 52–104 g/m²
Tray capacity	Standard tray: up to 110 mm stack height Feed tray: up to 56 mm stack height (2 trays) Output tray: up to 56 mm stack height
Page description language	RISORINC/C IV
Supported protocols	TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS (TLS), DHCP, FTP, LPR, IPP, SNMP (SNMP v1), Port 9100 (RAW), IPv4, IPv6, IPSec (IKEv1)
Compatible OS	Standard: Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows Server® 2012 (64-bit), 2012 R2 (64-bit), 2016 (64-bit), 2019 (64-bit) Optional: Mac: macOS v10.12 (Sierra), v10.13 (High Sierra), v10.14 (Mojave), v10.15 (Catalina), v11 (Big Sur) Linux®: PPD compatibility only
Network interface	Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T × 2 channels
RAM	4 GB
Hard disk *	Capacity: 500 GB Available: approx. 430 GB
Device OS	Linux
Power supply	AC 100–240 V, 10.0–5.0 A, 50–60 Hz
Power consumption	Max. 1,000 W Ready: 95 W or less Sleep: 2 W or less Standby: 0.3 W or less
Noise level	≤ 62 dB (A) during printing
Operating environment	Temperature: 15°C to 30°C Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	In operation: 1,030 mm × 735 mm × 1,115 mm With cover and trays closed: 775 mm × 710 mm × 970 mm
Weight	Approx. 136 kg

*1: Within 10 minutes after the last print job is completed.
*2: Using plain/recycled paper (85 g/m²) and standard density. Measurement template: [Color Measurement Sample 2 (JEITA standard, J6)]. Continuous print speed depends on the connected optional output device. Face-down finisher: without offset — 120 spm (A4-LEF Simplex), with offset — 105 spm (A4-LEF Simplex).
*3: For duplex printing: 340 mm × 460 mm.
*4: Guaranteed image area is within 5 mm from the paper edges. Margin for envelopes: 10 mm.
*5: Duplex printing is not guaranteed when using paper heavier than 104 g/m².
*6: For OS version details, contact your local sales representative.
*7: Requires optional PS Kit FG10 or ComColor Express RS1200C controller.
*8: 1 gigabyte (GB) is calculated as 1 billion bytes.
*9: Without printing and temperature control operations.
*10: When [Sleep power consumption] is set to [Low].

RISO ComColor add-on modules: finishers, feeders, PS/GDI options, USB printing, network features and IC-card authentication for security—expanding capabilities and automating print workflows.

LINK	Accessory	Key features
	Consumables (FT)	Ink cartridges and finisher consumables
	Scanner HS7000 (GL, FT)	Simultaneous duplex scanning via ADF Scanning speed up to 100 ppm Copying: up to 80 ppm (simplex/duplex) Max load: 200 sheets Supports up to A3
	Face Down Finisher G10 (GL, FT)	Supports high-speed printing (165 ppm) Offset stacking and stapling up to 50 sheets (100 pages) Max capacity: 1,000 sheets
	Additional 2000 Sheet Feeder FG20 (GL, FT)	Max capacity: 2,000 sheets A4 (long-edge feed) Reload while printing
	Multifunction Finisher FG20, Folder Unit FG20 (GL, FT)	Top-tray output at engine speed (165 ppm) Built-in folding and booklet making Up to 60 booklets of 100 pages per hour
	ComColor Express RS1200C (GL, FT)	RIP server that optimizes transactional printing and boosts productivity
	PS Kit (GL, FT)	Broad OS support Print PDFs from USB Features: per-page tray selection, color profiles, form overlays
	IC Card Reader Connection Kit (GL, FT)	User authentication via IC cards
	Envelope Feed Kit (GL, FT)	Compatible paper range: 50–120 g/m² Feeds heavy paper, envelopes and cards
	Auto-Control Stacking Tray II (GL, FT)	Guides automatically open to the required width based on the media used
	Wide Stacking Tray (GL, FT)	Special output tray for large-format paper
	Card Feed Kit (GL, FT)	Enables the use of heavy paper, cards and envelopes
	RISO Security Package F20 (GL, FT)	Enhances security with encrypted communication and user authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Complies with ISO15408.

RISO ComColor lineup: GL and FT series—high-speed inkjet, finisher compatibility, expanded input/output options and easy integration into corporate networks.

Model	Print speed	Image quality	Supported finishing options	Paper format	Input/Output / Paper weight (options)
GL 9730 A3	165 ppm	5-color C / M / Y / G 300 dpi K 600 dpi	Up to 4,000-sheet feeder, thermal binding, envelope unit, high-capacity output	A3	Input 4,000 sheets* Output 4,000 sheets*
GL 7430 A3	140 ppm	5-color C / M / Y / G 300 dpi K 600 dpi	Up to 4,000-sheet feeder, thermal binding, envelope unit, high-capacity output	A3	Input 4,000 sheets* Output 4,000 sheets*
FT 5430 A3	140 ppm	4-color C / M / Y / K 300 dpi	Up to 2,000-sheet feeder, sorter stapler tray, multifunction finisher, wide stacking tray	A3	Input 2,000 sheets* Output 1,000 sheets*
FT 5230 A3	120 ppm	4-color C / M / Y / K 300 dpi	Up to 2,000-sheet feeder, sorter stapler tray, multifunction finisher, wide stacking tray	A3	Input 2,000 sheets* Output 1,000 sheets*
FT 5000 A4	100 ppm	4-color C / M / Y / K 300 dpi	Up to 2,000-sheet feeder, sorter stapler tray, multifunction finisher, wide stacking tray	A4	Input 2,000 sheets* Output 1,000 sheets*
FT 1430 A3	140 ppm	1-color Black 600 dpi	Up to 2,000-sheet feeder, sorter stapler tray, multifunction finisher, wide stacking tray*	A3	Input 2,000 sheets* Output 1,000 sheets*

Model	Print speed	Image quality	Built-in interfaces	Paper format	Input/Output / Paper weight (standard)
RISO SF9390 A3	190 ppm	600 × 600 dpi Single drum	USB, Ethernet, USB flash reader	A3	1,000 sheets 46–210 g/m²
RISO MH9350 A3	150 ppm	600 × 600 dpi Dual drum	USB, Ethernet, USB flash reader	A3	1,000 sheets 46–210 g/m²
RISO SF9350 A3	150 ppm	600 × 600 dpi Single drum	USB, Ethernet, Card reader	A3	1,000 sheets 46–210 g/m²
RISO SF5350 A3	150 ppm	300 × 600 dpi Single drum	USB, USB flash reader	A3	1,000 sheets 46–210 g/m²
RISO SF5050 A4	150 ppm	300 × 600 dpi Single drum	USB, USB flash reader	A4	1,000 sheets 46–210 g/m²
RISO SF5030 A4	130 ppm *	300 × 600 dpi Single drum	USB, USB flash reader	A4	1,000 sheets 46–157 g/m²
RISO CV3030 A4	130 ppm *	300 × 600 dpi Single drum	USB, USB flash reader	A4	1,000 sheets 50–157 g/m²

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