Ricoh's New 430DN Color Printer "What's the Real Cost"

As budgets increase, more attention is paid to the "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO).

What's the Total Cost of Ownership?

It's the combination of price paid for the printer along with the estimated cost for consumables and service.

Calculating the Cost of the Ricoh 430DN

Black Toner $84 with an expected yield of 24,000 pages = .0035
Cyan Toner $220 with an expected yield of 21,000 pages = .0105
Magenta Toner $220 with an expected yield of 21,000 pages = .0105
Yellow Toner $220 with an expected yield of 21,000 pages = .0105

Total Cost Per Page for the first 50,000 Pages = .035 cents for color and .005 cents for black (monochrome).

Now, you may be wondering why I mentioned the first 50,000 pages. The reason, is that after the first 50,000 pages other consumable items will be needed. These are listed below:

Color Photoconductor (Drums, 3 included)cost of $470 and a yield of 50K = .0094 per page
Black Photoconductor (Drum, 1 included) cost of $157 and a yield of 50K = .0031 per page
Waste Toner Bottle with a cost of $24 and a yield of 50K = .0005 per page
Transfer Unit with a cost of $143 and a yield of 100K = .00143 per page
Fuser/Maintenance Kit with a cost of $227 and a yield of 120K = .0019 per page.

So, after the first 50,000 pages you'll have a cost per page of .0513 for color and .0104 for monochrome. The cost per page does not include service or labor. While I'm on the service and labor kick, I've seen customers buy color lasers printers and then dump them when they reach the first time they have to invest in consumables other than toner, they'll then go out and get another new system to keep the low cost per page, plus they don't incur any additional service costs.

Cost for 150,000 color pages (with cost of printer) without service/labor is $8,079. I would throw in another $550 or so for service/labor and you'll have a cost of $8,629 and then we divide by the pages printed for the Total Cost of Ownership. The cost..... do we get a drum roll? Ta Da! .0575 per page for color. This is a very good cost per page!

These figure are based on a 20% page coverage, if you need samples of page coverage, take a trip here.

In a couple of days we'll look at the "Sweet" features of the Ricoh 430DN Printer. BTW the "D" stand s for Duplex and the "N" stands for Network>

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New Ricoh 430DN Color Cost Per Page @ .038?

Take a look at this new Color Printer from Ricoh.  Printer Showcase is stating a cost per page of .038 per page!  Strange the numbers I have from Ricoh is .0513 per page for 20% coverage.  All in all .0513 is very inexpensive also, just would like to know how they figured their cost per page?



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How to scan2word and scan2excel from Ricoh & NSI

Here's a really cool solution for NSI Autostore and Ricoh java enabled device that allows you to scan2word or scan2excel plus a few other excellent time saving workflows!

Ricoh MP 4001 & MP5001 "Spec Review"

These new units are identical to the previous MP 4000 & MP 5000. The only diffference is the addition of App2Me and PPDM.

- Ricoh now shipping the Aficio MP 4001 and 5001 digital b/w laser MFPs offering:
- 40 & 50ppm top speeds respectively
- MSRPs of $12,030 for MP4001 and $14,870 for MP5001
- 100 sheet document feeder with top scan speed of 61opm for b/w and 33opm for full color
- Does NOT scan both sides of original at same time
- 600x600dpi
- A3 offering up to 11”x17” paper size
- 22 second warmup time
- 4.1 second first copy out time
- Drum yield of 160,000 pages
- 30,000 page yield for black toner based on 5% coverage per page
- 200K/month max duty cycle
- Main unit weighs only 213.8 lbs.
- 8.5” color touchscreen control panel
- Two 550 sheet paper drawers standard
- Can add two more 550 sheet drawers for $1520
- 2,000 sheet letter size only drawer for $1570
- Can also add a 1,200 sheet side mount letter only paper deck for $1570
- Auto duplex standard up to 45lb. bond only
- Paper drawers can only hold up to 55lb. bond, but 100 sheet stack bypass
can hold up to 58lb. bond
- Can not handle 10 point stocks
- Built-in print/scan controller standard:
- 768MB RAM (no upgrades available)
- 40GB hard drive
- 533MHz processor
- 10/100BaseT & USB ports
- Optional 1000BaseT port for $340
- PCL print driver standard
- PostScript print driver is option for $920
- No XPS print driver available
- Optional hard drive overwrite kit for $420
- Optional hard drive encryption kit for $390
- Optional file format converter for hard drive document storage for $605
- actual maker unknown
- Scan to email/LDAP/HDD/folder/URL standard
- Optional Mail to Print feature allows user to send an email to unit for printing without need for print driver
- Comes standard with Personal Paperless Document Manager (relabeled Nuance OCR scan software) for single user, can add 4 more users for $200
- Optional 101 keyboard that pulls out underneath the color LCD for $449
- Optional App2Me software:
- create customized workflow
- combine/distribute/edit/create documents
- Optional fax board for $1150
- Up to 400dpi only
- Requires 32MB memory board for $185
- Can add two more fax lines for $650 apiece
- PC faxing standard
- Finishing options include:
- require bridge unit for $230
- 50 sheet corner stapling finisher for $1480
- 50 sheet multi-position stapling finisher for $2680
- Hole punch kit for $765
- Booklet making finisher for $4110

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Ricoh Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 "Spec Review"

Ricoh launched the Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 offering:

Couple of interesting notes on this from Print4Pay Hotel Members, seems Ricoh will be keeping the 2550B and the 3350B versions around for bids. There are almost no generational improvements in these outside of App2ME, standard PPDM, and the optional keyboard.

- 28ppm and 33ppm top speed
- Base MSRPs of $7600 and $9250
- A3 laser b/w models handling up to 11”x17 ledger sized paper
- Optional Personal Paperless Document Manager (PPDM)
- Scan to PDF
- Scan to MS Office (Word, Excel or PowerPoint)
- Scan to email/FTP/folder/web folder
- Can scan in color, even though output is b/w only
- Can convert to WAV audio files
- Data from fillable forms can be extracted in a .csv file
- Optional App2Me features:
- Can create custom workflow
- User can create custom control panel interface
- Optional eCopy
- Optional Ricoh GlobalScan NX
- Finishing options include stapling, hole-punching and booklet making
- Full color touch screen control panel
- Optional 50 sheet document feeder (does NOT scan both sides of original at same time)
- Top color scan speed of 50opm for b/w and 29opm for color at 200dpi
- Optional fax board
- Optional controller
- Actual maker unknown (most likely Oak Technologies)
- 533MHz processor
- 10/100BaseT & USB ports standard
- PCL print driver standard, but PostScript is an option
- 768MB RAM (can not upgrade)
- 40GB hard drive
- 600x600dpi
- 22 second warm-up time
- 4.5 second first copy out time
- Comes standard with two 500 sheet paper drawers and a 100 sheet stack bypass
- Can add up to two more 500 sheet drawers, or a 2,000 sheet letter size paper deck
- Drawers and auto duplex up to 28lb. bond paper only
- Bypass can hold up to 42lb. bond paper

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eCopy PaperWorks Simplifies Document Management

eCopy PaperWorks Simplifies Document Management for the Busy Office Worker

West Caldwell, N.J., August 4, 2009 – Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced that it will offer eCopy’s advanced desktop document imaging software, PaperWorks™. Replacing the eCopy Desktop™ solution, PaperWorks is a more robust version that allows users to easily scan, merge and modify documents, connect with other business software applications they utilize daily, and communicate with the back office applications for improved document workflow management.

PaperWorks offers great scanning capabilities from Ricoh desktop and network printers, scanners and multifunction devices as well as the ability to convert electronic and paper documents into text-searchable, secure PDFs that can be saved to and retrieved from any system or network folder. Additionally, users can view and edit scanned and electronic document image files with PaperWorks. Inserting bookmarks, adding headers, footers, notes and electronic signatures along with annotating pages using drawing and text tools are among the modifying options available. Furthermore, users can burn-in changes, which can be both an efficiency and security benefit. Other security features include the ability to permanently remove confidential information with blackout and whiteout tools, encrypt documents before sending them over a network and apply password protection to control who can print, copy or edit a document.

Combining information is another helpful feature that PaperWorks provides. In instances when documents stem from different sources, such as e-mail, fax or electronic file, PaperWorks lets the end-user combine these into a secure, searchable, common file format. With the simple drag and drop functions, users can rearrange content within the merged file as well. PaperWorks also enables the integration of documents into business process workflows. Using the optional eCopy PaperWorks Software Development Kit (SDK), this software solution can assimilate with back-end business applications. Additionally, eCopy PaperWorks Connectors for Microsoft® SharePoint®, EMC® Documentum, Autonomy iManage WorkSite®, and Open Text eDOCS DM™, provide several benefits including the ability to deliver, store, and retrieve electronic and scanned information from document management systems.
“eCopy PaperWorks builds on the outstanding value eCopy software has already delivered to Ricoh MFP customers,” said Ron Potesky, senior vice president, Corporate Communications, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “It helps office workers to make better utilization of their time and energy by providing advanced tools to scan, merge, modify and connect documents to the applications used to run the organization.”

For more information on eCopy PaperWorks offered by Ricoh, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.

About eCopy

eCopy™, Inc. is an innovative provider of open and flexible solutions that transform paperwork into paper that works. eCopy, Inc. is a global company headquartered in the United States, with subsidiaries in Japan and the UK, offices in Germany, France, Scandinavia, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. For more information, visit http://www.ecopy.com or join the conversation at eCopy’s Document Imaging Blog at http://documentimaging.typepad.com/.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.
Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh’s fully- integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.
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All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

Note from Art: I'll be testing this product tonight and will give the reviews 2morrow!

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Ricoh Launches SP C820DN for Graphic Intensive Printing

RICOH LAUNCHES AFICIO SP C820DN / SP C821DN SERIES COLOR LASER

PRINTERS FOR GRAPHIC INTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Color Laser Printers Deliver Vibrant Image Quality And Low Total Cost Of Ownership

West Caldwell, N.J., July 22, 2009 – Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of its Ricoh Aficio SP C820DN and SP C821DN Color Laser Printer Series. Ricoh’s newest color laser printers are an upgrade over the previous Aficio CL7200 and SP C811DN models and offer large workgroups an upgraded engine design based off the CL7200 engine, which produces faster warm-up times and first print times. The SP C820DN and SP C821DN eliminates the need for outsourcing as the printers produce high quality prints up to 9600x600 dpi and 1200x1200 dpi at a rate of up to 40 pages per minute for the Aficio C820DN and up to 50 pages per minute for the Aficio C821DN.

Ricoh’s new color laser printers are the perfect solution for graphic-intensive workgroups like marketing departments, print-for-pay vendors, pre-press departments and design agencies looking to produce full-color documents in-house. The SP C820DN and SP C821DN Series comes equipped with numerous professional-grade finishing options like the 1,000-sheet booklet finisher and 3,000 sheet finisher which allow users to produce full-color marketing materials at a fraction of the cost of outsourcing. The printers’ multi-bit printer engine uses true laser technology to achieve photographic quality prints. The SP C820DN and SP C821DN support PANTONE®, ColorSync, and custom ICM and ICC profiles which givesusers the flexibility to keep a wide range of jobs in-house. PANTONE Color Palettes will be available mid. August 2009.

The SP C820DN and SP C821DN not only equip workgroups with the ability to produce high quality output at interpolated resolutions up to 9600x600 dpi but the printers provide users with a combination of fast processing and fast print speeds. Businesses can go here to read the rest of the press release and specs

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Ricoh MP 6001, 7001, 8001 & 9001 Spec Review

Ricoh now shipping the MP 6001, 7001, 8001 & 9001 models of b/w laser MFPs:

- replace the 6000, 7000 & 8000 models
- first two digits of model number denote speeds of 60, 70, 80 & 90ppm respectively
- Base MSRPs of $18K, $23K, $28K and $33K
- all models can scan in color
- 30 second warmup time for 6001/7001
- 300 second warmup time for 9001
- first copy out times range from 4.2 seconds to 3.3 seconds
- 4,300 sheet paper capacity
- comes standard with two 550 sheet drawers, and 1550 letter-size sheet drawer
- 100 sheet stack bypass
- Drawers can not hold card stock
- bypass accepts up to 110lb. index
- document feeder holds up to 150 originals
- scan speed of 80opm for b/w and 55opm for color
- document feeder can scan both sides at same time (but it slows down for this mode)
- 1200x1200dpi
- auto duplex standard
- 8.5” full color LCD touch screen
- Optional fax board
- scan to USB port
- Optional scan/print controller:
- actual maker unknown (most likely Oak Technology)
- 512MB RAM (can upgrade to 1.5GB)
- 160GB hard drive
- 1GHz processor
- PCL print driver standard
- Optional PostScript print driver
- 10/100BaseT & USB ports
- optional fax board
- optional FD5000 multi-fold unit (z-fold, tri-fold letter in, tri-fold letter out, gate fold, double parallel fold)
- optional GBC StreamPunch III
- optional BK5010 booklet maker with trimmer
- optional 50 sheet or 100 sheet stapling finisher
- optional cover inserter
- optional 2/3 hole punch
- Removable hard drive for security
- 1200x1200dpi
- maximum paper supply of 8,300 sheets
- drum yield of 1.2 million
- can embed applications into the control panel

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Ricoh Introduction of the MP 6001 / MP 7001 / MP 8001 / MP 9001

Ricoh is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Aficio MP 6001/MP
7001/MP 8001 /MP 9001 Series black and white digital imaging systems. These
new systems copy and print at 60/70/80 and now 90-ppm, respectively. They
replace the Aficio MP 6000/MP 7000/MP 8000 and are designed to support the
document workflow and productivity needs of today's networked office
environments. With the addition of the new faster 90-ppm Aficio MP 9001,
these devices also fit well in lower volume Central Reproduction Department
(CRD) and Print for Pay environments.

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series represents the latest
addition in Ricoh's formidable mid-high volume line-up, providing seamless
integration of copying, printing, faxing and scanning with document
storage. These systems combine complete scanning and document workflow
capabilities with versatile new finishing options to provide the most
comprehensive solution for even the most demanding environments.

go here for more

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Should I get a Ricoh or Canon?

I picked this question up this AM from my email, and thought I would post here for everyone.

My firm is deciding between Canon Brand digital copiers and Ricoh. Which should we choose and why?

"thewindmaster_11" has got it wrong about IKON, they are now owned by Ricoh and only sell Ricoh, thus he may not be a reliable source to answer your question of which is better, Ricoh or Canon. He does have a good point in reference to support. Check out support references from all parties involved.

Getting the right machine may depend on what type of business you are in and what type of volume you are looking to produce. The copiers of today are no longer about speeds and feeds, but rather what type of "apps' that can be added to improve your business process. Yes, today's copiers are similar to iphones, where apps can be loaded on the systems operating system to improve scanning, faxing, and document management, plus many additional options.

Another item to consider is what is the largest paper size that you will print, copy or scan from the unit, if you have no need for 11x17 scan, copy or print and your volume is under 15K per month, you could save thousands of dollars on a "A4" MFP device.

Ask the rep how long he or she has been with the company, as stated before there's a lot more to these devices than speeds and feeds and the new reps do not have the knowledge of those reps that have tenure in the business.

If you'd like to know more pay a visit here www.mfpsolutions.blogspot.com

Art

RICOH INTRODUCES PRIPORT DX 4545 FOR MID VOLUME DOCUMENT DUPLICATION

New Digital Duplicator Delivers Lower Per Print Cost

West Caldwell, N.J., June 1, 2009 – Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of its Ricoh Priport DX 4545 digital duplicator. Ideal for mid-sized organizations that specialize in short to medium-run jobs like newsletters, bulletins, school permission slips, tests and work sheets, the Priport DX 4545 offers less per print costs than laser printers or copiers when producing between 30 and 4,000 copies per original.

Ricoh’s newest digital duplicator delivers speed, quality and value as the Priport DX 4545’s print masters yield double the capacity of competitive devices thereby providing organizations with diminished per-page costs. The speed and quality of the Priport DX 4545 reduces the need to outsource jobs as the machine’s 120 sheets-per-minute equips staff with the speed to complete their small to medium-run jobs in-house. The Priport DX 4545 uses advanced ink control technology that distributes high density ink with precision, creating professional documents with smooth, solid images, clear grayscales and consistent halftones.

The intuitive 4-line LCD control panel is easy for users to navigate, modeled after a typical copier control panel. The optional Type 4545 embedded PC controller facilitates connectivity with a workstation or network and allows users to easily manage their equipment with Ricoh’s @remote.

“At Ricoh, we are committed to meeting the demand of our consumers by providing them with the best in cost savings and speed,” said Raymond Bauer, product marketing manager, Digital Duplicator Systems, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The Ricoh Priport DX 4545 Digital Duplicator is an example of our ongoing desire to produce innovative products that facilitate our customers’ goals and businesses.”

Engineered to meet the diverse duplication needs within any organization, the Ricoh Priport DX 4545 delivers outstanding results. Priport DX 4545’s Print Pressure sensors automatically adjust for speed, temperature and humidity to enhance the image quality of any production job. Users can also tailor documents via user-selectable imaging modes that are applicable to all documents whether they consist of text, a combination of text and photos or handwritten originals.

To learn more about Ricoh’s full line of products, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.
Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.
Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.
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All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

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Ricoh Review of the SP 4210N

The Aficio SP 4210N is built on the success of the same award winning Aficio SP 4100N and Aficio SP 4110N laser printers; at the same time, Ricoh maintains a balance of speed and price that not only simplifies and fills a critical price point within our own product line but matches up well against key competitors.

Product Features

37-ppm black & white printing with support for media sizes form 2.6” x 5.6” to 8.5” x 14”.
Fast 466MHz with a standard 256MB RAM memory (512MB max) to grow along with workgroup size.
Standard USB 2.0 interface, 10/100Base-TX Ethernet connectivity and a USB 2.0-Host Interface.
Standard 500-sheet Paper Tray plus 100-sheet Bypass Tray for standard paper capacity of 600 sheets.
Optional Envelope Feeder for small and mid-size businesses that handle their own customer billing.
IPDS optional and the Ricoh UNIX filter for ‘back office” data streams to enable the printer to handle volumes of customer invoices, statements, bills, etc., for personalized marketing efforts.

15,000-page yield All-in-One Print Cartridge systems for easy replacement for end users. Universal Driver helps “TCO approach” when there are a variety of printing devices and workstations in an office.

Ricoh PRO C550EX and PRO C700EX Review

Ricoh launched two new production print color systems, the PRO C550EX and PRO C700EX:

- Base MSRPs of $54,290 & $62,690
- C550EX offers 55ppm full color and 60ppm b/w
- C700EX offers 70ppm full color and 75ppm b/w
- Base MSRP includes EFI Fiery E8100 print controller
- Supports up to only 80lb. cover in the paper drawers
- 110lb. cover stock must be placed in the bypass of the RT4000 large capacity deck for $4780.00
- Standard paper capacity is 5,300 sheets
- Finishing options include stapling, hole-punch, GBC punch, booklet maker and three ring binding
- SR4010 fifty sheet stapling finisher for $3150.00
- SR4020 fifty sheet staple and 20 sheet booklet maker for $5460.00
- SR5000 one hundred sheet stapling finisher for $5830.00
- Tab sheet holder for $47.00
- Hole punch kit for $920.00
- Cover insertion unit for $1160.00
- Z-folding unit for $7350.00
- 100 sheet document feeder comes standard
- Auto duplex standard
- Will be marketed with color click pricing as low as $0.0495, single click 11”x17”,
and b/w clicks as low as $0.0132.
- Designed to compete against the Konica Minolta PRO C5501 & C6501 systems

Review of the Ricoh MP 171 Series

Ricoh is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Ricoh Aficio MP 171/MP 171F/MP 171SPF Digital Imaging System. This all-in-one efficient, low-end system delivers high-level capabilities into the small to mid-size office. It also extends its reach into larger office environments as a complete business solution to networked workgroups. The addition of a HDD option offers these systems enhanced security capabilities that broaden customer range even further, since the need to protect data is a priority in every size office these days.

Whats New!

The ability to add 2 optional 500 sheet paper trays brings the maximum paper capacity to 1350 sheets.

The Scan to Media option allows users to scan documents to a USB memory stick or SD Card and take it with them.

The optional 80GB Hard Disk Drive allows for more advanced printing features such as Locked, Hold, Store and Store and Print.

The optional HDD also allows for more advanced security features and enables paperless fax.

An optional SDK allows users to work with software developers to create solutions to meet their specific workflow requirements.

Available Options:

500 Sheets x 1 or 2 Paper Bank(s)2 Cabinet options available Cabinet FAC19 & Cabinet FAC44, Printer/Scanner Kit (Available for Aficio MP 171 only), Adobe PostScript 3*, IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface*, IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN Interface*, Fax handset**, 80GB HDD*HDD Encryption Unit*, Data Overwrite Security Unit*, Gigabit Ethernet Board*, USB 2.0/SD Slot*, VM Card Counter Interface Unit, Accessibility Handle, HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor.

Total Cost of Operation

The cost per page is estimated at .009975 for consumables, on-site service costs will vary from region to region. The MP171SPF incorporates some nice features in order to reduce costs, such as LAN Fax, Color Scan2Email, Sample/Hold/Locked and Stored Print (reduce potential waste from lost or incorrectly printed jobs), Sample Print with the HDD Option, Multifunctional Design, and Precession Laser Printing at 600dpi.

Comparably priced to its predecessor models, the expanded feature set of the MP 171 series provides you with the competitive edge to secure your current MIF, while opening doors to accounts that were previously unreachable. Its productivity-enhancing capabilities include Digital Copying, Network Printing, Color Network Scanning, Network Security, Super G3 Faxing, and LAN/Internet/IP Faxing enable you to configure a solution to precisely meet the needs of your small business or workgroup prospects.

What is a HotSpot Printer?

Ricoh is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Ricoh Aficio SP C420DN-KP HotSpot Printer. The SP C420DN-KP replaces the SP C410DN-KP.

What is a HotSpot Printer?

A Ricoh HotSpot Printer allows users to print documents securely simply by emailing the file they wish to print to a HotSpot Printer or loading the file to the HotSpot Printer’s webpage. Any user with an Internet-enabled PC, laptop, PDA, or cell phone can use a HotSpot Printer. With HotSpot printing, there is no need for Drivers, additional Software or access to the network hosting the printer!
Printing to a HotSpot Printer is incredibly easy. Each HotSpot Printer has a unique URL (web address) and E-mail Address.



1. Upload files to the printer’s webpage (URL), or forward E-mails – with or without attachments – directly to the printer’s E-mail address.
2. Receives a unique Release Code for each print job.
3. Enter the secure Release Code at the printer and retrieve print job.

HotSpot printing is convenient, secure, and easy-to-use.

RICOH TEAMS WITH NUANCE TO DELIVER PERSONAL PAPERLESS DOCUMENT

RICOH TEAMS WITH NUANCE TO DELIVER PERSONAL PAPERLESS DOCUMENT MANAGER AND BRING PERSONALIZED SCANNING TO NETWORK MFP DEVICES

PHILADELPHIA, March 31, 2009 — Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, and Ricoh, the leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the “Personal Paperless Document Manager” (PPDM), a new desktop application that makes document scanning and conversion with network multifunction printer (MFP) devices easier, more personalized and more effective than ever before. PPDM, designed for the Ricoh family of MFPs under the Ricoh, Savin, and Lanier brands, empowers users to eliminate paper processes by scanning documents directly to folders on a desktop and into ECM solutions. The solution will be on display in the Nuance Meeting Room (MR351) at AIIM Exposition + Conference 2009 in Philadelphia, March 30 – April 2, 2009.
PPDM makes scanning personal by letting users customize the MFP touch-screen menus directly from their PC, without the need for IT resources or intervention. The user experience is enhanced due to the seamless integration of a powerful desktop application with intuitive icon-based selections on the MFP touch-screen. The solution allows scanning at the MFP with single icons for scanning to the desktop, network locations and content management systems such as Microsoft® SharePoint™. Finally, PPDM makes scanning far more effective by making it easy to accomplish many tasks – such as scanning to the desktop, creating a searchable PDF and converting to a formatted Word document – with one selection at the MFP.

“The addition of personalized scanning features within the PPDM solution is impressive, as users can now instantly customize their MFP touch-screen experience right from their computer. By making scanning easy and personal, and by enabling paperless PDF workflows from the desktop, individuals can streamline document management processes and help make their organizations more successful overall,” said Ron Potesky, senior vice president, Corporate Communications, Product/Solutions & Channel Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Our customers face increasing pressure to improve workflow, enhance security and cut costs each day. Working with a company such as Nuance enables Ricoh to hold true to our mission of providing robust and stable solutions that address our customers’ specific business needs and provide them with tangible tools to help improve their bottom-line.”

Personal Paperless Document Manager – Easy, Personalized and Effective · Desktop Productivity – PPDM simplifies scanning with features that allow users to combine scanned documents with existing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint content – all with drag and drop ease. · Enhanced MFP User Experience – PPDM leverages Nuance’s patent-pending PaperPort PSP server component to provide users with clear icon-driven selections on Ricoh MFP devices, with automated delivery directly to the user’s PC. · Personalized Scanning – With the PPDM server in place, users can directly customize their MFP scanning menus on any Ricoh MFP on the network, eliminating IT customization requests and freeing the time of busy IT staff. · Robust Support for PDF – PPDM includes both PDF-MRC, which compresses scanned color PDF to be up to eight times smaller than image PDF files, as well as PDF Converter Professional, which adds allows users to create PDF from any PC application, and provides robust support for viewing, annotating and editing industry-standard PDF files. PPDM also supports advanced PDF features such as redaction, form-filling and digital signatures.

· Time Saved – PPDM includes Nuance’s OmniPage software, the most accurate way to turn paper and PDF into editable Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents – complete with text, columns, tables and graphics. With the average office worker able to type at about 35 words-per-minute, and an average page of text containing 500 words, the document conversion features in PPDM can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing. “Ricoh is a leader in MFP solutions for many reasons, not the least of which is its deep understanding of customer needs,” said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior vice president, Nuance Document Imaging Division. “PPDM isn’t simply a scanning application, but rather a document desktop that makes it easy to use, share and store all the documents on a user’s PC. With this new solution Ricoh has made it possible for organizations to provide their staff with everything needed to save hours every day by instantly turning paper into online digital documents.”

PPDM will be available in early Summer 2009 from Ricoh.

Ricoh Introduces New Color Laser Printers, MFPs for Small Office Market

The SP C231SF/SP C232SF will be the second generation of this unit. At this point I'm not sure who the OEM is, I have heard Ricoh, but I'm not entirely sure on this.

If you are going to buy this unit, I highly recommend purchasing the High Yield Supplies only. The MSRP is $162 per color cartridge (AIO) and the yield is about 6,000 pages for color and $125 per black cartridge (AIO) and the yield is about 6,500color pages, thus the cost per page on this device for full color is estimated at .1014 for color. If you use the low volume cartridges, you will see the cost per page jump to .1644. An AIO cartridge is an "All in One" cartridge, meaning it houses the toner, drum, cleaning blade and magnetic roller. The entire cartridge is replaced when the toner expires.

On to the Press Release:

Ricoh Americas Corporation has announced the addition of four new products -- the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF color multifunction printers (MFPs), and the Aficio SP C311N/SP C312DN color laser printers -- designed for small and medium-size office environments.

These new products combine high-end features, fast color print speeds. and a compact footprint to provide users with efficient document solutions that lower a business' total cost of ownership.

All four products offer quick print speeds for both color and black-and-white jobs, with the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF producing 21 pages-per-minute (ppm) and the Aficio SP C311N/SP C312DN printing at 26 ppm.

Along with improved output speeds, a new higher yield All-in-One print cartridge greatly reduces both per-page costs and the time spent on maintenance interruptions.

To boost overall productivity, users can print presentations and other critical business documents in crisp color, with resolutions of up to 2400 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi). In addition, the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF have a 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, which quickly scans a document to reduce the time spent during multi-page copying, scanning, and faxing projects.

Building on Ricoh's environmental sustainability platform, the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF and the SP C311N/SP C312DN offer fast warm-up times, as well as Energy Saver mode that greatly reduces power consumption when the machine is idle.

The Aficio SP C231SF and the SP C311N both have an MSRP of $899. The Aficio SP C232SF has an MSRP of $999, and the SP C312DN carries an MSRP of $1,149.

Ricoh Launches 200,000 Page a Month Color Printer

Got this off the Internet today, typically Ricoh will release certain items in the Australian Market, before the US or European.

Ricoh has just launched its newest range of functional, fast and innovative laser printers – including the Aficio SP C821DN – the fastest colour laser printer in its class. Ideal for demanding office workgroups that need fast printing with exceptional colour coverage, the Aficio SP C821DN boasts an unprecedented 50ppm speed and can handle a whopping 200,000 prints per month. Along with three other printers, Ricoh’s new range offers a low total cost of ownership, extended functionality, superior performance and service, along with a competitive price tag. All come with Ricoh’s industry-leading 3 year on-site warranty for total peace of mind.

The new printers being launched are: • Aficio SP C821DN: A3 colour laser, 50ppm • Aficio SP C820DN: A3 colour laser, 40ppm • Aficio SP 4210N: A4 mono laser, 36ppm • Aficio SP 4100NL: A4 mono laser, 31ppm

“Our printers are extremely durable and offer exceptional performance. Combining these factors with Ricoh’s highly regarded reputation for excellent customer service makes this new printer line-up hard to beat,” said Shane Cook, National Printer Manager for Ricoh Australia.

“Customers appreciate the peace of mind of knowing they’re secure for three years, can speak to a real person in our Australian-based call centre and, if necessary, be visited by a Ricoh technician to fix their printer on-site.”

Ricoh Eco - Why It Matters

Ricoh Introduces DocuClass Document Management Solution

RiSVP Member Software to Streamline Business Processes

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the release of DocuClass document management software - one of the first solutions to become available to the Ricoh Channel through its recently introduced Ricoh Independent Solutions Vendor Program (RiSVP).

DocuClass, a product of Cima Software Corporation, Inc., is a complete process-oriented, document management software solution that enables organizations to streamline their internal operations by dynamically controlling and organizing the capture, management, access, and distribution of documents and information within their business process. Enhanced for Ricoh, the DocuClass MFP Link ties the software directly to most Ricoh multifunction products (MFPs), offering a simplified method of document indexing, archiving, document processing, workflow routing and full version control directly from the MFP control panel.

"We are delighted to partner with Ricoh in delivering world-class document management solutions to the marketplace," said Nelson Cano, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Cima Software Corporation, Inc. "Going forward we will continue to develop innovative solutions for Ricoh customers."

One of three Ricoh Alliance programs, RiSVP, developed in cooperation with Ricoh solution partners and Ricoh's direct and dealer channels, focuses on two key areas: expansion of channel marketing opportunities for RiSVP members and simplifying solution access for Ricoh sales channels. By providing RiSVP member products directly from Ricoh, the direct and dealer channels have more opportunities for new revenue growth combined and simplified sales operations. In turn, RiSVP members enjoy faster and greater financial return on the investments they have made in developing solutions that when combined with Ricoh's award-winning product portfolio address customers' key concerns. Cima Software is a Platinum Plus member of RiSVP.

"Together with Cima Software, we will continue to provide customers with real enhanced value by delivering a broad set of capabilities designed to improve business processes and reduce operational costs," said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "Both organizations are committed to developing solutions driven by customer need and not industry hype."

For more information on RiSVP, please visit www.ricohalliances.com.

About Cima Software Corporation

Cima Software Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is an information management organization, specializing in creating and delivering innovative and process oriented document management solutions. Information about Cima's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.docuclass.com.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 72-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2007 sales in excess of $22 billion, a 7.3 percent increase over the previous year.

Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

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