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December 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today introduced the Ricoh Aficio MP C3001/ C3501 & MP C4501/C5501 Series. Building on the achievements of the SeriesDec 13 - RICOH INTRODUCES THE AFICIO MP C3001/C3501 & MP C4501/C5501 SERIES  News pressrelease also available in pdf
JapanDec 8 - RICOH ANNOUNCES ITS ENDORSEMENT OF THE CANCUN COMMUNIQUÉ ON CLIMATE CHANGE

November 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced its first online interactive community focused solely on a single product and its advanced capabilities to share best business practices. The social networking Web site – www.globalscannx.com – is designed to provide Ricoh GlobalScan NX users the opportunity to share and distribute custom business process templates and communicate best practices with other departments in their organization as well as other companies around the world. The GlobalScan NX interactive community requires users to register in order to access its robust library of workflow process templates provided by Ricoh and other community members. Utilizing the Web site’s advanced search capability, users can identify templates based on various categories and download them for use at no charge. Additionally, another key feature of this online community is its upload functionality, which allows users to share templates they have created for a specific workflow process or industry with other GlobalScan NX users. All submitted templates receive attribution. Understanding that best practices in document development are an important part of business process management, Ricoh’s GlobalScan NX community also offers a forum for users to exchange ideas and tips for workflow design. “With the era of social networking in full swing, Ricoh believes this online community will be an effective tool for improving the sharing and distribution of business processes,” said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “By creating a platform where users can share workflow management templates and insights, we are helping them to more efficiently exchange information and manage their time. In turn, their respective companies will experience a greater return on investment as employees can use the saved time to focus on core competencies.” GlobalScan NX is a robust document scanning, distribution and management solution that enables users to control document workflows, improve productivity and spend less on document transmission. Currently, Ricoh offers GlobalScan NX templates for the finance, education, pharmaceutical, and retail industries, etc., as well as for accounting, customer service, human resources, and marketing functions among others to let users begin employing GlobalScan NX family of products straight out-of-the-box. To retrieve and use the GlobalScan NX community templates, users must have access to GlobalScan NX software and a Ricoh MFP. For more information on the GlobalScan NX community, please visit www.globalscannx.com. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # © 2010 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company or product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. # # #Nov 10 - RICOH INTRODUCES SOCIAL NETWORKING COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT GLOBALSCAN NX SOLUTION  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, announced that the Ricoh Electronics, Inc. headquarters in Tustin, Calif. is in the process of installing a rooftop solar energy system, which when completed in 2011, will supply 10 percent (approximately 350,000 kWH) of the headquarters building’s electricity. The system will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 98.1 metric tons/year(1) and will provide Ricoh Electronics, Inc. with annual electricity cost savings of more than $56,000. Ricoh has been steadfastly committed to the environment for over 30 years. In 1976, Ricoh established the Environmental Protection Group responsible for keeping Ricoh’s environmental goals and strategies as key considerations when planning, developing, designing and promoting new products and services. In 2003, Ricoh introduced its first “Eco-Board” in Osaka, Japan, a billboard powered solely by renewable energy. A billboard powered 100% by the sun debuted in New York City’s Times Square early 2010. Ricoh also set medium and long-term targets in 2009, to reduce the total CO2 emissions to 30% by fiscal year 2020 and 87.5% by fiscal year 2050, as compared to fiscal year 2000. Ricoh Electronics, Inc.’s solar-powered facility is another example of Ricoh’s continued dedication to the environment. Ricoh’s Atsugi and Numazu facilities in Japan currently have solar power systems installed, but the Tustin facility will be the first outside of Japan. “Installation of this system is a natural extension of Ricoh’s continued focus on developing and implementing environmental protection activities that lead to prevention of pollution and more efficient use of resources,” said Yoshinori Yamashita, President, Ricoh Electronics, Inc. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. engaged SPG Solar Inc., a leader in the development, design and installation of high-performance solar energy systems, to manage the project. SPG Solar will be installing nearly 1,000 cutting-edge, silicone crystal solar panels to create the solar energy system on Ricoh Electronics, Inc.’s existing headquarters building. The system takes advantage of Ricoh Electronics, Inc.’s location in sunny Southern California. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. offset approximately 60 percent of the solar system’s cost by incentives offered by the federal and state government, and expects to recoup its costs for the project in 5.5 years. “It is commendable that Ricoh Electronics, Inc. has continued their commitment to building such a sizable system,” said Tom Rooney, CEO & President of SPG Solar. “At SPG Solar, we rarely come across a client that is willing to take so many steps to show such a serious commitment to sustainability. That Ricoh Electronics, Inc. has done so is very impressive.” Ricoh Electronics, Inc. achieved zero waste to landfill status in 2001, and all its operations have maintained certification to ISO 14001 since 1999. In addition, Ricoh Electronics, Inc. employees are actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, including submitting 1,360 improvement suggestions in FY 2009, which resulted in over $2 million in savings. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. will host a grand opening ceremony upon completion of the solar system installation in early 2011. The ceremony will include the unveiling of a display in the headquarters buildingNov 9 - RICOH ELECTRONICS, INC. ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR SOLAR SYSTEM AT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced that the Philadelphia Eagles have named Ricoh as their Official Document Solutions Partner. For more than 20 years, Ricoh has led the office automation industry in creating environmentally friendly products and processes, and in promoting partnerships among government, industry, and environmental groups. As part of the partnership with the Eagles, Ricoh is placing a fleet of document management equipment and solutions that will help them achieve their future workflow efficiency and equally important environmental goals through assessments, measurements and monitoring results. “The Philadelphia Eagles organization is a proven leader in environmental consciousness,” said Mike Dane, Vice President, Marketing, Ricoh U.S. “It is a privilege to work alongside such progressive thinkers who share Ricoh’s commitment to improving and protecting the environment through innovative and efficient document solutions.” “Ricoh is a corporate champion of environmental awareness, and the Philadelphia Eagles are proud to partner with a company that shares similar values,” says Marlyse Fant, Vice President of Sales and Service, Philadelphia Eagles. “We look forward to working with Ricoh and improving not only our workflow efficiency but also reducing our environmental impact.” The Philadelphia Eagles started their Go Green Initiative in 2003 to enact programs that promote environmental improvement and awareness. The initiative promotes recycling, using renewable energy resources, neutralizing carbon output, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and planting trees. Ricoh offers a full range of digital imaging products suited for any workgroup environment from SMB to Enterprise, including color and black and white multifunctional copiers, printers, facsimile systems, scanners, digital duplicators, wide format copiers and digital cameras. Further information on Ricoh and its capabilities along with other Ricoh document management products and solutions can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. About Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are members of the NFC East division of the National Football League (NFL). Under the team’s current leadership, the Eagles have become known as one of the most aggressive and progressive organizations in professional sports. Since 1995, the Eagles franchise has been in the playoffs nine times, appearing in five NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl. Off the field, the Eagles are recognized as leaders in community outreach, having founded the Eagles Youth Partnership, one of professional sportsNov 2 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES NAME RICOH OFFICIAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS PARTNER  News pressrelease also available in pdf

October 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the release of its newest solution-enabled (SE) digital camera, the G700SE. The ruggedized, water and dust proof camera is an improvement on the G500SE, continuing in the tradition of Ricoh SE products. Complete with wireless data communication capabilities (Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth®, the G700SE uses Global Positioning System (GPS) functions and laser barcode readers. The camera also features a Scandisk card (SD-1), which provides a higher level of security with password-enabled access. By sliding the card into the camera, a user can only read information by entering the correct password. Among the improvements found in the G700SE is a more robust and advanced GPS option, with an increased accuracy from six to three meters. This provides more reliable position and direction information. The camera has the ability to migrate information online to various mapping applications such as Google Maps, Google Earth and ESRI’s ArcGIS solutions, which in turn can aid in pinpointing location with satellite imagery that is useful in forestry, geological studies and wildlife preserves, to name a few applications. “The G700SE is the present and future of solution-enabled cameras and will be our flagship model,” said Yuki Uchida, Vice President of New Business Development. “We have already received interest from healthcare organizations and law enforcement communities to use the G700SE, and we are thrilled to be a part of this cutting edge technology” The laser barcode reader unit makes it is possible to do rapid recognition of linear barcodes. This capability makes the G700SE a powerful tool for a wide range of operations, including facility maintenance of electric, gas, and water utilities. Ricoh owns the unique memo patent that allows users to collect memo data while taking images from the G700SE, along with a time, date and location stamp, which can be transferred wirelessly or directly among departments within an organization. The barcode option is especially useful in data management, such as warehouse logistics, where damaged items can be documented for insurance purposes, utilizing images and onboard memo data. The previous 500SE version has been used by various industries in the public and private sectors. One example of the SE camera capabilities is the GEO tagged photos that facilitated efforts related to the recent oil clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico. The camera’s GPS option helped to expedite the deployment process by providing exact GEO location data along with critical time stamp information and embedded images taken on land or in the air. The G700SE offers 12 megapixels resolution, with a 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The flash has a maximum range of 10 m and it has a 28 to 140 mm wide-angle zoom lens. It has a compact body size of 118.8 mm (W) x 71.0 mm (H) x 41.0 nm (D) and weighs about 286 g. Further information on Ricoh solutions can be found at 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 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # © 2010 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company or product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Oct 13 - RICOH ANNOUNCES G700SE DIGITAL CAMERA WITH BLUETOOTH® AND WI-FI  News pressrelease also available in pdf
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the continuation of its strategic relationship with Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. The implementation of the new CREO C-81 Color Server with the RICOH® Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition is the next evolution of this relationship. Ricoh’s new Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition will offer CREO’s Color Controller C-81, which will provide open connectivity to digital workflows, putting the power of an existing PRINERGY Digital Workflow System within Ricoh products. “CREO has over 30 years of leadership experience in graphic arts,” stated Carl Joachim, vice president of marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Ricoh’s continued relationship with CREO will underscore both companies ability to deliver full color and imaging needs to customers while continuing to optimize workflow solutions to a multitude of digital production printers and presses.” CREO Color Servers feature color consistency, powerful processing, and compatibility across all avenues of printing. The Color Controller C-81, which features built-in qualities such as SMS and email notification, support for the ADOBE PDF Print Engine 2, and JDF connectivity for integration within Graphic Arts workflows, will help customers increase productivity and improve flexibility while continuing to boost profits. “This is the second time Ricoh has chosen a CREO Color Server to drive its flagship engines,” says Chris O’Connor, Vice President, Global Business Group for Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “We are pleased that our professional color management and open connectivity for an integrated, automated workflow continues to serve our partner and their customers with excellence.” The CREO C-81, which also offers a fast learning curve for immediate use and error reduction, out-of-the-box color and image control, market-leading document printing features and advanced built-in Variable Data Printing (VDP) capabilities, will be unveiled with the new Ricoh Pro C901/C901S Graphic Arts Edition during GRAPH EXPO at the Ricoh booth, # 2017. Full availability of the new CREO C-81 Color Controller will begin in early first quarter, 2011. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. About Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Oct 4 - RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION AND KODAK’S PRINT ON-DEMAND SOLUTIONS GROUP RENEW CREO COLOR SERVER TECHNOLOGY RELATIONSHIP  News pressrelease also available in pdf
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation and EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today launched two new high performance Fiery® servers for the Ricoh Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition. These servers target a wide range of production printing environments from light production to extreme printing environments where advanced color management, high productivity and speed are critical to ensure success. In particular, the new Fiery E-41 and E-81 are ideal mission-critical printing solutions that handle the most complex printing jobs. Both systems offer the latest advancements from EFI in both hardware and new System 9 software, while the E-81 based on the Fiery QX100 platform offers an advantage, both in horsepower and standard configuration. “The Fiery name stands for consistent, professional-quality digital printing and with this launch we are providing increased speed and ease-of-use for our customers,” said Carl Joachim, vice president of marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We’re once again pleased to have Fiery servers at the helm of our Pro C901/C901s, ensuring superior image quality, outstanding performance and seamless workflow management.” “The versatility, speed and reliable performance of Fiery technology is a great match to Ricoh’s Pro C901/C901s,” said John Henze, vice president of Fiery marketing, EFI. “EFI and Ricoh provide a combination of must have features and productivity-boosting options to ensure customers across a range of target markets have everything necessary to easily handle their printing needs.” Fiery servers provide the ultimate usability. Easy to manage Hot Folders and Virtual Printers produce finished jobs with one drag and drop command eliminating rework and errors. Fiery Paper Catalog enhancements optimize quality and streamline production for engine driven or print shop driven workflows. Additionally, the Fiery E-41 and E-81 offer a consistent and common UI that minimizes operator training, errors and waste. The new Fiery servers reach a new standard in image quality and consistency with Fiery color management tools including Fiery Spot-On, Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, Fiery Colorwise and Fiery Color Profiler Suite. In addition, Fiery servers guarantee accurate output every time with user’s choice of Adobe CPSI or native PDF workflows with APPE. The Fiery E-41 and E-81 will be unveiled with the new Ricoh Pro C901/C901s printers during GRAPH EXPO at the Ricoh booth, # 2017. For more information, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com and www.efi.com. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. About EFI EFI (Nasdaq: EFII - http://www.efi.com/) is a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFIOct 4 - EFI AND RICOH ANNOUNCE NEW-GENERATION FIERY SERVERS FOR RICOH PRO C901/C901S GRAPHIC ARTS EDITION COLOR PRODUCTION SYSTEM  News pressrelease also available in pdf
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced a new strategy for solutions and professional services called TotalFlow™. TotalFlow is a Ricoh branded open architecture under which all production printing solutions will be positioned. For customers seeking to improve process efficiency and effectiveness, under the TotalFlow umbrella Ricoh will provide a "one-stop" experience, including both Ricoh and leading 3rd party solutions. TotalFlow provides four fundamental document processes for customers: Capture, Manage, Produce, and Innovate. The TotalFlow concept is designed to help manage entire workflows, simplify workflow processes and expand access to a wide range of solutions. Under Capture, Manage and Produce, TotalFlow offers a full range of offerings, including web-to-print, personalization, document and job management, and multi-channel marketing capabilities, all supported by Ricoh’s industry leading printing platforms. Innovate consists of services such as Ricoh’s newly launched Business Booster Program which includes a Resource Center, Consulting Services, Marketing Services and much more. The Ricoh Business Booster program is available today and can be accessed at www.ricohbusinessbooster.com. “Since Ricoh’s entry into production printing with the formation of PPBG in 2006, we have made steady progress in developing a solutions portfolio and technical staff with an eye on customer support at the highest level. Today, a high percentage of our customers rely on Ricoh to take advantage of today’s rapidly advancing software capabilities.” said Carl Joachim, vice president of marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The announcement of TotalFlow as both a brand, and open architecture, is yet another statement underscoring Ricoh’s commitment to the industry. Future Ricoh developed solutions under the TotalFlow brand, in conjunction with those provided through our alliance program, will give our customers more options than ever before, all backed by Ricoh’s world class service and support. Additionally, InfoPrint Solutions Software Advantage, which includes the industry leading workflow solution InfoPrint Process Director, is a component of TotalFlow’s open architecture. TotalFlow solutions will be on display at GRAPH EXPO at the Ricoh booth, # 2017. Find out more about TotalFlow and Ricoh’s full line of solutions and services by visiting 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 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Oct 4 - TOTALFLOW IS RICOH’S NEW GLOBAL BRAND FOR PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES  News pressrelease also available in pdf
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced today the official launch of the RICOH® Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition, an advanced digital color production press designed specifically for professional production printing. Ricoh will be showcasing the Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition at GRAPH EXPO from October 3-6 at the McCormick Place South in Chicago (booth #2017). The Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition expands Ricoh’s production color product portfolio, building on the highly successful Ricoh Pro C900/C900s. The RICOH® Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition brings enhanced print quality, reliability, and substrate handling capabilities to the mid-production graphic communication market. The C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition is equipped with new technologies which enable high-quality imaging on a wide range of media at maximum output speed. Rated at a speed of 90-pages-per-minute, or 5,400 pages-per-hour, the Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition offers near-offset quality results with Ricoh’s PxP™ chemical toners and oil-less fusing technology, as well as consistent image quality with advanced image stabilization, single direction development, mechanical paper registration, enhanced fusing technologies, and automatic calibration. The system will have several powerful server based controllers that customers can choose from to drive the Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition. Available at the time of launch, customers can select the Fiery EFI E-41 or Fiery EFI E-81. In addition, the Creo C-81 will be available shortly after launch. These controllers are all robust and feature rich, and provide customers an array of options that best suit their workflow. In addition, users will have preset and custom media settings available via a new Paper Library feature. The combination of powerful controllers and the new Paper Library provide improved operational efficiency, and ease of use. The Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition operates at peak efficiency with Trained Customer Replaceable Units (TCRUs) that maximize system uptime by allowing customers to replace key components when most convenient. To further enhance productivity and reduce TCO (total cost of ownership), the Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition comes with long-lasting consumables and toner bottles that can be replaced while the system is in operation, thus minimizing production disruptions. “With its remarkable image color and consistency, and ability to handle a broad range of substrates, the RICOH Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition is the ideal production system for customers seeking professional results at an affordable price,” commented Carl Joachim, vice president of marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The Pro C901 is designed for the demanding requirements of today’s graphic arts professional, as more and more applications migrate from off-set to digital.” With built-in features such as Air-Assist technology, the RICOH Pro C901s Graphic Arts Edition provides reliable feeding of media sizes from 5.5” x 8.5” to 13” x 19”, and up to a weight of 300gsm, even in duplex mode. Additionally, the Pro C901s Graphic Arts Edition adds integrated full-color scanning, copying and document storage to meet image capture and print-on-demand requirements. A high speed full-color scanner captures hardcopy originals for copying, editing, storage or electronic document distribution. The Automatic Document Feeder scans stacks of images as fast as 75 originals per minute in full-color, grayscale or black and white which enables users to control file size and image quality for every application. The Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition can also come with Ricoh TotalFlow Solutions that provide multi-channel marketing services. Print service providers today need the ability to offer on-line, mobile and social media solutions, as well as high quality color print. To help address this requirement, Ricoh has teamed with Printable Technologies Inc. to offer solution bundles with the C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition consisting of hosted software and professional services fully supported by Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group. “Ricoh is very focused on solutions and services that support multi-channel marketing. Our customers today see print as but one option to communicate with their customers and our intent is make this process as easy as possible. ” Joachim added. “Each Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition comes with optional solution bundles that make web submission and personalized content more accessible than ever to our customers.” For more information on the C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition and more of Ricoh’s full line of products and solutions for production print environments, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg. Follow Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group on any of our social media platforms Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, our blog, and LinkedIn: twitter.com/RicohPPBG facebook.com/ricohppbg youtube.com/ricohPPBG connectwithricoh.com linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1835733 About Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology, and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today’s rapid turnaround and high-quality demands. Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Information about Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com. About Printable Technologies Printable Technologies (www.printable.com) is a leading provider of technologies for intelligent marketing for both enterprise users and print service providers. Built on open-architected collateral management technology, Printable offers both online corporate storefronts (available in both Software as a Service [SaaS] and server versions) and scalable variable data publishing (VDP) software to produce powerful personalized marketing campaigns. Printable technology integrates easily with a wide variety of ERP and content management applications, as well as production workflows. ###Oct 3 - RICOH LAUNCHES THE RICOH PRO C901/C901S GRAPHIC ARTS EDITION COLOR PRODUCTION SYSTEM AT GRAPH EXPO 2010  News pressrelease also available in pdf

September 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, announced that AIM Mail Centers, a national retail chain of franchised business solution centers, will upgrade the technology at its stores nationwide to Ricoh HotSpot Multifunction Printers (MFPs). Ricoh HotSpot MFPs offer mobile users the added convenience of printing remotely and enable users to print securely across the Internet, without the need for a device-specific driver or special software. Mobile printing solutions for the Ricoh HotSpot MFPs are powered by PrinterOn®. “Ricoh HotSpot MFPs fit into the future vision of our AIM Mail Center stores, which are becoming business solution centers rather than shipping centers,” said Michael Sawitz, CEO, AIM Mail Centers. “Ricoh has been a key technology provider to us for over 15 years, and we are excited to work with them to upgrade our equipment to Ricoh HotSpot MFPs, which hit right at the heart of what we’re trying to accomplish as we shift our business model.” “Today’s smartphone is essentially a hand held computer, but it lacks the ability to print. Ricoh’s HotSpot MFPs allow mobile technology to truly function as a computer, opening a whole new world of options for those on the go,” said Matt Sakauchi, Vice President, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “AIM Mail Centers is one of the first businesses of its kind to fully embrace mobile technology with Ricoh HotSpot MFPs. We are excited to roll out the installations, which will be completed at all stores over the next four years.” Over the next four years, AIM Mail Centers will upgrade the approximately 70 pieces of Ricoh equipment to Ricoh HotSpot MFPs. The first AIM Mail Center to install a Ricoh HotSpot MFP will be the store in San Francisco, located at 221 King Street. The San Francisco AIM Mail Center will host an open house on September 29th, featuring demonstrations of the Ricoh HotSpot MFP as well as drawings and giveaways with prizes from Ricoh and AIM Mail Centers. Find out more about Ricoh HotSpot compatible MFPs and Ricoh’s full line of products by visiting www.ricoh-usa.com. Find out more about AIM Mail Centers and which locations currently offer Ricoh HotSpot by visiting www.aimmailcenters.com. About AIM Mail Centers AIM Mail Centers, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a national provider of business support services. Each franchise is an active member of the local community with expertise in providing solutions addressing the specific needs of small businesses, virtual employees, independent contractors, entrepreneurs and others seeking a local business services partner. Ship-Right, Print-Right, Business Done- Right! For information, visit www.aimmailcenters.com or call 800-669-4246. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Sep 28 - AIM MAIL CENTERS EMBRACE MOBILE TECHNOLOGY BY UPGRADING TO RICOH HOTSPOT MFPS  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced that Gartner, Inc. named Ricoh as a Leader in its Magic Quadrant for managed print services (MPS) worldwide (1). With its “Outservicing” approach, Ricoh’s Managed Document Services (MDS) program goes beyond MPS, offering a highly customizable suite of services to streamline printing and document processes and empower customers to concentrate their efforts on their most critical priorities. According to Gartner, “Leaders provide MPS to a wide range of customers, including the largest and most geographically dispersed, so they must demonstrate a truly global reach. They must demonstrate not only the skills to deliver today’s MPS, but also the understanding, initiative and resources to prepare for tomorrow’s MPS. Leaders characteristically augment the full scope of MPS with a wide range of added-value services. As a result, they are frequently shortlisted by large and midsize customers.” “We are very pleased with Gartner’s recognition of our position, which we feel accurately reflects our momentum and differentiators in the market. In particular, we believe this placement as a Leader recognizes Ricoh’s compelling approach to MDS,” said Mark Boelhouwer, vice president strategic marketing, Ricoh U.S. “Over the past ten years, Ricoh has been working with corporations throughout the world to help them effectively manage their documents. As global demand has increased for MDS, Ricoh has implemented and improved upon its MDS solution, taking MPS to the next level.” Ricoh’s Managed Document Services offering brings together industry-leading expertise, technology and tools to optimize enterprise-wide output and business processes, with a focus on change management, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement. Ricoh’s “Outservicing” approach to MDS is a continuous and collaborative journey that enables customers to operate as greener corporate citizens with engaged employees, optimized processes and greater profitability. Through application of a Change Management methodology that is designed to identify and permanently change costly end-user practices, customers get sustained savings, green reports to track the environmental impact of printing practices and more agile operations. Ricoh’s change management strategy, toolkit and process allow the company to learn about its customers’ businesses and then design a solution focusing on their most critical asset – the employees. Understanding that office cultures cannot be changed overnight, members of Ricoh’s MDS Teams apply Prosci’s change management methodology. Prosci has become the leading provider of change management tools and benchmarking reports, working with more than 2,000 companies from 65 countries on research projects in change management. Prosci’s popular ADKAR® model is used worldwide. Find out more about Ricoh’s full line of services, products and solutions by visiting www.ricoh-usa.com. (1) Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services Worldwide" by Ken Weilerstein, et al. September 22, 2010. About the Magic Quadrant The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2010 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts GartnerSep 23 - RICOH NAMED AS A LEADER IN ANALYST FIRM’S MAGIC QUADRANT FOR MANAGED PRINT SERVICES WORLDWIDE  News pressrelease also available in pdf

August 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced that Gartner placed Ricoh as a Leader in its Magic Quadrant for multifunction products (MFPs) and printers worldwide.(1) GartnerAug 23 - RICOH NAMED AS LEADER IN ANALYST FIRM’S MAGIC QUADRANT FOR MULTIFUNCTION PRODUCTS AND PRINTERS  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the launch of Ricoh HotSpot technology for Ricoh Multifunction Printers (MFPs). Ricoh HotSpot MFPs offer mobile users the added convenience of printing remotely, making HotSpot a viable solution for business travelers, sales reps, educational facilities, medical offices and others who require access to important files while on the go. Providing a hard-copy output solution for laptops, handheld devices and Web- enabled smartphones, HotSpot MFPs enable users to print securely across the Internet, without the need for a device-specific driver or special software. Mobile printing solutions for the Ricoh HotSpot MFPs are powered by PrinterOn®. Ricoh HotSpot MFPs offer users fast and convenient printing options, all in a secure environment. By sending documents, Web pages and emails to a remote server, the data is converted into a printable file for the HotSpot MFP and is transmitted to the device. A secure release code is then sent to the user who enters the code at the MFP LCD panel when ready to print. “Launching the HotSpot feature for the MFP is a critical step as Ricoh expands its mobile printing offering,” said Matt Sakauchi, Vice President, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Offering a secure, web-connected option that allows users to print from their smartphones to any Ricoh HotSpot enabled device, gives Ricoh customers a competitive advantage to better conducting their business quickly and efficiently in an ever-changing marketplace.” Gartner, a leading IT Research Firm, recently ranked Ricoh number one in market share in the U.S. market for the combined black and white and color copier A3 segment for multi-function products (1). With the addition of built-in HotSpot capability on Ricoh MFPs, customers benefit from advanced mobile resources not standard with competitive MFPs. HotSpot technology can also be added to existing MFPs through a network device that can be installed easily and quickly. Since no drivers or network connectivity is needed to print to HotSpot devices, the need for IT department involvement is limited. This announcement follows the recent launch of the Ricoh HotSpot Printing application for the BlackBerry® smartphone that allows users access to more than 2,000 publicly available printers. Find out more about Ricoh HotSpot compatible MFPs and Ricoh’s full line of products by visiting www.ricoh-usa.com. 1) Gartner, Inc. Printer, Copier and MFP Quarterly Statistics United States: Database, SJ Chae, Lai-ling Lam, Yulan Li , Amrita Choudhury, Federico De Silva, May 17, 2010. 2009 Total Market Share was measured for multi-function products over $1,000. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Aug 12 - RICOH INTRODUCES HOTSPOT MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the success of @Remote® Green Reports in the educational market. In particular, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), located in Annapolis, Md., has seen the benefits of @Remote Green Reports. Using Ricoh’s @Remote Intelligent Management System, the school district was able to track and better manage its print device usage, in turn moving forward its district-wide paper reduction initiative. According to generated @Remote Green Reports data, from July – December 2009, AACPS saved more than 20 million sheets of paper, equaling 44,000 reams or almost $116,000 in paper costs. For 2010, the savings thus far have totaled approximately $108,729. In the last six months of 2009, AACPS printed nearly 76 million sheets of paper on the fleet’s 180 Ricoh networked print devices. The school district achieved a 60 percent print reduction rate by printing 44 million of these pages as duplex. @Remote Green Reports also estimate that the AACPS saved an amount of paper equivalent to more than 2,500 trees (1), with a projected reduction of 245,000 kilograms of CO2 by not turning trees into paper.(2) @Remote® Green Reports, part of the Ricoh @Remote Fleet Reports, tracks environmental metrics for networked Ricoh print devices, measuring and reporting on device usage, including the amount of paper being consumed in different paper modes along with the amount of time devices spend in energy saving modes. Having access to print fleet usage data provides school systems and universities with a means to develop and track environmental print initiatives. Customers in the educational market share common concerns in the managing of print devices in their fleet. Office equipment often is located throughout many school campuses within a school district. @Remote Green Reports supply output metrics for multiple devices across a large geographical area, providing real-time usage data for the entire print fleet. This visibility offers constant and efficient control of the fleet, allowing for quick responses to changing usage. “Given the nationwide trend toward expense reduction coupled with positive environmental impact, Ricoh @Remote Green Reports is a powerful tool for school systems to both minimize paper consumption and effectively manage their print budgets,” said Shinji Satoh, director, Solutions Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We are extremely pleased with the results of this technology in how it saves school districts money, paper and allows for them to better manage their own important environmental print initiatives.” With the installation of @Remote, customers receive automated meter readings, automated toner and service alerts. In addition, Fleet Reports provide customers with access to web-based population and utilization reports, which further enhance their ability to self-manage and change print requirements remotely throughout the entire print fleet, as demanded. Green Reports are one component of the overall Fleet Reports. Ricoh offers a full range of digital imaging products suited for any workgroup environment from SMB to Enterprise, including color and black and white multifunctional copiers, printers, facsimile systems, scanners, digital duplicators, wide format copiers and digital cameras. Further information on @Remote and its offerings along with other products and solutions can be found at 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 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. 1)Forest Consumption - Source: http://www.conservatree.com/learn/EnviroIssues/TreeStats.shtml 2) CO2 emissions: Source: USEPA – Department of Energy (See section 1605(b) Energy Policy Act of 1992).Aug 4 - RICOH GREEN REPORTS SPELL SUCCESS IN THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET  News pressrelease also available in pdf

July 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the new Aficio SP C430DN and SP C431DN color laser printers. Combining fast print speeds, reliability and superior image quality, this network printer system gives users a broad range of media support while achieving a remarkably low total cost of ownership. The Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN offers two printer engine options, allowing users to choose what print speed works best for their business needs. The SP C430DN turns out full color and monochrome prints at 37 pages per minute (ppm), while the SP C431DN addresses busier workgroups with a color and black and white output speed of 42 ppm. Users can install up to three optional 550-Sheet Paper Feed Units for a maximum 2,300 sheet capacity that supports up to 120 lb. Index. For absolute versatility, the system also accepts up to 140 lb. Index through its 100-Sheet Bypass Tray capable of handling special media, such as static cling, waterproof and coated papers. As users look to minimize expenses, the Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN will help to lower a businesses’ total cost of ownership without sacrificing image quality. At 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, the system produces vibrant color and crisp text. Yet, cost per page is driven down by three color cartridges that yield 21,000 prints each and one black cartridge that yields 24,000 prints. Additionally, Ricoh’s Economy Color Mode helps users save on consumables by reducing the amount of toner used while still producing clear and legible documents. “Speed, versatility and reliability are important business requirements when looking for printers to maintain a productive office environment,” said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Whether you are a small business in need of a secure and dependable network printer, or a larger enterprise looking to enhance the productivity of individual workgroups, The Aficio SP C430DN and SP C431DN color laser printers are designed to fit into any setting and produce high-quality output while realizing savings for our customers.” Businesses demanding reliable document security will appreciate the simple yet advanced device access and data protection the Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN offers. The SP C430DN provides reliable network data encryption and user authentication. For increased security, the SP C431DN comes standard with additional features, including an 80 GB hard drive and 768 MB of RAM for increased document storage and queuing, Enhanced Locked Print-NX (ELP-NX) for password protected print release on any ELP-NX enabled networked device, and Card Authentication Package (CAP) for device access via swiping of user identification cards. These features on the Aficio SP C431DN are also available optionally on the SP C430DN at an additional cost. The Aficio SP C430DN has an MSRP of $1,499 while the SP C431DN is priced higher with an MSRP of $1,999. For more information about the Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN and other Ricoh products and solutions, 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 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Jul 21 - RICOH INTRODUCES AFICIO SP C430DN/SP C431DN  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions, today announced that IKON Office Solutions, a Ricoh company, will add Kofax’s Front Office Server to its portfolio of distributed capture solutions, which also includes Ricoh GlobalScan® and software from Nuance, EFI, NSi, KnowledgeLake and Paradatec. Kofax Front Office Server allows users to capture forms and documents at their points of origin through MFPs, desktop scanners and other devices for accelerated processing through Kofax Capture and Kofax Transformation Modules software. The software is an MFP-focused solution and supports Ricoh’s full line of MFP solutions. “Kofax Front Office Server adds to IKON’s robust portfolio of capture solutions, and reinforces our leadership position in offering copiers, printers and MFP technologies to our growing customer base,” said Mike Dane, Vice President of Ricoh U.S. Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “IKON’s electronic document management offerings are designed to broaden the capabilities of copiers, printers and MFPs by creating efficient automated workflow solutions that capture, distribute, archive and retrieve documents in digital form.” IKON is proud to partner with industry leaders in distributed capture technology, including Kofax, Nuance, EFI, NSi, KnowledgeLake and Paradatec. These powerful technologies support advanced document capture, distribution and workflow throughout a customer’s enterprise, and through its broad portfolio, IKON has the ability to incorporate the solution that best meets the requirements and unique needs of its customers. To learn more about IKON’s electronic document workflow solutions, please visit www.ikon.com. About IKON IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (www.ikon.com), a Ricoh company, is a leading provider of innovative document management systems and services, enabling customers to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates copiers, printers and MFP technologies, and document management software and systems, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions, implemented and supported by its team of services professionals. IKON leverages the manufacturing and engineering expertise of Ricoh, a more than $21 billion global technology innovator, with the experience and reach of its locally based sales and services teams, to provide end-to-end solutions and one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of document management services, including on-site and off-site managed services, technical service and support, and customized workflow design and implementation. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. IKON Office Solutions® and IKON: Document Efficiency at Work®/A Ricoh Company are trademarks of IKON Office Solutions, Inc. Ricoh® and the Ricoh logo are registered trademarks of Ricoh Company, Ltd. All other company or product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. # # #Jul 15 - IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. ADDS KOFAX FRONT OFFICE SERVER TO ITS PORTFOLIO OF DISTRIBUTED CAPTURE SOLUTIONS  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions, today announced that Equivio’s data redundancy technology for near-duplicates and email threads is now being used by IKON Office Solutions, a Ricoh company, through the IKON Litovation Solutions Electronic Discovery offering. “Using Equivio’s proven technology to identify near-duplicates and email threads extends the value of the electronic discovery services we provide to our clients,” explains Vic Rainsford, Vice President, Ricoh U.S. Enterprise Services, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “By leveraging Equivio’s technology as a standard part of the IKON Litovation Solutions Electronic Discovery offering, we are able to help our clients expedite the discovery processes and reduce the cost and complexity of litigation review.” The grouping of near-duplicates and email threads allows attorneys to skip redundant data, while focusing exclusively on the unique information in each document. By enhancing the “findability” of data, Equivio reduces the risk of missing key information. The Equivio groupings also ensure similar documents are treated consistently, while enhancing review productivity and helping litigators meet tight deadlines. “We are delighted that IKON has chosen to adopt Equivio’s technology,” said Amir Milo, CEO of Equivio. “With its pre-eminent client base and market position, IKON understands the demanding requirements from technologies in high-performance document management environments. The adoption of Equivio’s technology is helping IKON’s litigation clients address the ever-increasing volumes and complexity of electronic discovery and review.” IKON Litovation Solutions is a suite of best-in-class technologies that provides customers with customized support throughout the entire electronic discovery reference model including data forensics, electronic discovery, document imaging, and document coding. These technologies are part of IKON Legal Enterprise Solutions’ comprehensive portfolio of document management products and services designed to help law firms and corporate counsel manage their entire document workflow, from on-site copy and mail centers, off-site imaging and processing work and other litigation support services. For more information on IKON Litovation Solutions, please visit www.ikon.com. About Equivio Equivio enables the management of data redundancy in content-centric business processes. EquivioJul 7 - IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS ENHANCES ITS LEGAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS OFFERING WITH EQUIVIO TECHNOLOGY  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions, announced DocumentMall Version 9.3, an upgrade to DocumentMall, its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for document management. As a cloud solution, DocumentMall enables customers to easily store, retrieve, manage and share electronic files and scanned paper documents. DocumentMall 9.3 helps businesses convert documents and information into intelligent content. The new enhancements add advanced functionality, providing users with more options to better manage digital content. DocumentMall 9.3 includes an updated viewer that supports various file formats and improved user performance. The on-line viewer offers users the ability to view more than 300 file formats ranging from text, graphic and presentation files. It also gives customers the ability to annotate files without altering the original content. The new viewer by Adeptol was designed specifically for SaaS environments and utilizes AJAX technology to stream files. The enhancement offers customers significant improvements in opening and working with files of different types and sizes. DocumentMall 9.3 will also include retention policy services as a second part of the upgrade. The retention policy services module will enable customers to implement automated processes for reviewing, maintaining and destroying documents. Through the use of uniform policies for access and disposition, retention policy services help customers comply with regulations and legal requirements while reducing risk and document storage costs. DocumentMall’s retention policy services module will be available in late July 2010. “Like with all of Ricoh’s products and solutions, we’re always looking for ways to improve and offer new benefits to our customers,” said Yuki Uchida, Vice President, Strategic Program Support, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The DocumentMall upgrades offer customers across many environments and disciplines a better way to handle their document management needs.” To learn more about DocumentMall 9.3 and Ricoh’s full line of products, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com. Follow Document Mall on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DocumentMall About Adeptol Adeptol offers the industryJul 1 - RICOH REVOLUTIONIZES DOCUMENTMALL WITH NEW APPLICATIONS  News pressrelease also available in pdf

June 2010

InfoPrint Solutions Company today announced that it has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., bringing the three-year joint venture between IBM and Ricoh to its planned completion. InfoPrint Solutions helps enterprises and print-for-pay customers increase revenue and reduce costs within highly complex, digital print environments. “We are extremely excited for InfoPrint Solutions to fully join Ricoh as we continue to expand our ability to fulfill requirements for customers who manage mid-to-high volume output,” said Shiro Kondo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh. “With a complete line of industry-leading, analyst-endorsed solutions consisting of printers, professional services and software, InfoPrint Solutions fits perfectly into our family. Built on a rich IT heritage, InfoPrint will enable the Ricoh family to offer even more broad-reaching service, support and technically superior solutions for our customers.” InfoPrint Solutions combines IBMJun 30 - INFOPRINT SOLUTIONS COMPANY JOINS RICOH FAMILY GROUP OF COMPANIES AS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced that Ademero Inc.’s Content Central ConnectorTM integration applet passed the Ricoh Developer Program’s (RiDPTM) compatibility testing. Designed for the server- and browser-based software application, Content CentralTM, the Connector allows for easy capture of documents from a Ricoh multifunction product (MFP). As a RiDP Premier Plus member, Ademero was given the opportunity to use Ricoh’s software development kit (SDK) to fully integrate select ESA-enabled Ricoh MFPs with its intuitive document management system via Ricoh’s sophisticated Embedded Software Architecture (ESA) platform. “The Content Central Connector leverages the power of Ricoh MFPs to give our customers a quick method to route paper-based documents into our document management system,” said Manuel Montesino, director of product marketing, Ademero Inc. “After these documents have been captured, users can complete daily workflow in a completely digital environment. The RiDP program facilitated a timely development cycle, providing all the tools we needed to complete the integration.” Content Central Connector creates an environment within ESA-enabled Ricoh MFPs that converts scanned paper documents into fully-searchable PDFs, and stores them in a centralized repository that is accessible via a standard Web browser. Through Content Central, users can search, view and edit documents, which can be automatically routed for approval processing using the software’s advanced workflow engine. “Ricoh customers have requested additional content management solutions built on our flexible ESA platform,” said Mark Minshull, vice president and chief technologist, Ricoh Americas Technology Center. “Ademero’s Content Central Connector will provide our mutual customers with a fully integrated document management solution capable of handling a multitude of business processes.” About Ademero Inc. Ademero develops document management software and provides related professional services designed to automate business processes and simplify office workflow. Based largely on user experience and feedback, the companyJun 30 - CONTENT CENTRAL CONNECTOR FROM ADEMERO PASSES RICOH DEVELOPER PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY TESTING  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced that Kevin Togashi will assume the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Americas Corporation effective July 1, 2010. Togashi takes on the role from Matthew J. Espe who has resigned his post as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Americas Corporation to become Chief Executive Officer and President of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Togashi will also retain his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Americas Holdings, Inc. to manage the asset value and execute governance of all of Ricoh’s sales companies in the Americas. Togashi has over 37 years of experience with Ricoh, and also held the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Europe. “Matt has provided outstanding leadership and direction to our organization, first as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IKON Office Solutions, Inc. which was acquired by Ricoh in 2008, and then to Ricoh as he helped leverage the synergies between the organizations,” said Togashi. “He has put in place a strong, integrated leadership team to allow us to take advantage of the combined strengths of all our sales and service channels, with a focus on increasing our market share and improving our business going forward.” “My decision to leave Ricoh was an extremely difficult one because of all the great employees and the opportunities we have to build on our leadership position in the industry. The opportunity to become the CEO of Armstrong however was a great fit, and one that I could not ignore,” said Espe. “I leave knowing that Ricoh Americas Corporation has a position of strength in the market, with an experienced leadership team, talented and dedicated employees, and an industry-leading portfolio of technology and solutions to meet our customers’ needs today and in the future.” About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Jun 25 - KEVIN TOGASHI ASSUMES ROLE OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the completion of its 100 percent solar powered electronic billboard, the Ricoh Eco Board, located at 3 Times Square at the corner of 7th Avenue and 42nd Street. The Ricoh Eco Board, which is 47 feet high by 126 feet long, is the first billboard in Times Square to be totally lit by solar energy. It is powered solely by 62 solar panels and 24 thin-film PV solar modules, and illuminated by 16 LED floodlights. Ricoh made a promise not to use conventional electricity from the grid to light the Eco Board and will allow it to go dark due to lack of sunlight. By using only solar power to light the sign, Ricoh is playing a part in reducing the amount of carbon emissions released by conventional electrical power sources. A special ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Eco Board will take place on June 8 in New York’s Times Square. “When Ricoh decided to advertise in Times Square, we wanted to do so in an environmentally-responsible way that would have minimal negative impact on the environment. Our hope was that the Eco Board would become a powerful symbol of Ricoh’s commitment to green practices and would challenge others to become more active,” said Jason Dizzine, Director, Corporate Communications, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Most billboards deliver a message, but this billboard is itself the message. For Ricoh, if the sign goes dark, that is ok. What is more important is that Ricoh is sharing in the bettering of our planet for everyone.” Ricoh chose Rec Solar, one of the pioneers of the solar industry, to equip the top of the Eco Board with a high-quality series of solar modules optimized for low-light conditions. In addition, Ricoh worked closely with Cooley Group, which has been at the forefront of polymer technology and coatings on flexible reinforced substrates for nearly a century, on the thin-film PV solar modules, manufactured by Xunlight Corporation. "Ricoh’s commitment to sustainable management is reflected not just in this solar billboard but in the products and services we offer our customers," said Ike Kakegawa, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "We are making significant environmental contributions on a global scale through Ricoh’s Total Green Office Solution, which takes a holistic approach to document management, combining green consultative services, energy-saving imaging equipment and software solutions to help customers meet their sustainability goals such as saving energy and paper, and reducing waste." Ricoh Group has been steadfastly committed to the environment for over 30 years. In 1976, Ricoh established an Environmental Protection Group responsible for keeping Ricoh’s environmental goals and strategies as a key consideration when planning, developing, designing and promoting new products and services. In 2009, Ricoh set medium and long-term targets for reducing the total CO2 emission (including the converted value of 5 gasses) by 87.5% by FY2050, and 30% by FY2020, compared to FY2000. Ricoh has been named as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the past six consecutive years at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Ricoh has also won the World Environment Center (WEC) Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development in 2003. For more information about the Ricoh Eco Board, or any other Ricoh products or solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com. To view multimedia on the Ricoh Eco Board, please visit http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/ricoh/44437 About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Jun 2 - RICOH COMPLETES TIMES SQUARE’S FIRST 100 PERCENT SOLAR POWERED BILLBOARD  News pressrelease also available in pdf

May 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the launch of the Ricoh HotSpot Printing application (app) for BlackBerry® smartphones. With this app, users will have a print option inside their BlackBerry email client allowing the ability to search for and print to publicly available Ricoh HotSpot enabled printers Powered by PrinterOn®. Ricoh HotSpot Printers allow the forwarding of documents via email or upload from a URL to a HotSpot printing device. There are no drivers to download. Users just need a web-enabled laptop or smartphone to print to a Ricoh HotSpot Printer. “Business professionals never travel without their BlackBerry smartphones. Having the added convenience and functionality of the Ricoh HotSpot Printer app for BlackBerry smartphones, puts printing right at their fingertips,” said Matt Sakauchi, Vice President, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. The Ricoh HotSpot Printer app is available for free on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld) and www.ricoh-usa.com/hotspotprinters. Look for enhancements to the Ricoh HotSpot technology later this year with the availability of HotSpot functionality for multifunction products (MFPs). Find out more about Ricoh HotSpot Printers and Ricoh’s full line of products, by visiting 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 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.May 20 - RICOH INTRODUCES MOBILE PRINTING APP FOR BLACKBERRY® SMARTPHONES  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the company’s selection by research firm IDC as a leading managed print services (MPS) provider in its 2010 MarketScape MPS report (1). Ricoh and IKON Office Solutions, a Ricoh company, received high scores for their successful Managed Document Services (MDS) offerings and combined strengths in the MPS market. The report represents IDC’s assessment of which vendors are well positioned today through current capabilities, and which have strategies best positioned to gain market share over the next few years. “Together, Ricoh and IKON bring an overall strategic road map and current functional capabilities that reflect a deep understanding and well thought out set of offerings to help position Ricoh and IKON for success now and into the future,” said Michael Orasin, research manager at IDC. “Additionally, Ricoh’s formalized change management component of its MPS services is a unique differentiator for the company.” Ricoh and IKON have developed a Managed Document Services platform that brings together industry-leading expertise, technology and tools to optimize enterprise-wide document output and business processes, with a focus on change management, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement. The program is comprised of a highly customizable suite of services designed to streamline printing and document processes and empower customers to concentrate their efforts on their most critical priorities. Ricoh’s unique “Outservicing” approach gives customers a competitive edge by enabling them to operate as greener corporate citizens with engaged employees, optimized processes and greater profitability. Ricoh’s change management strategy, toolkit and process allow the company to learn about its customers’ businesses and then design a solution focusing on their most critical asset – the employees. Understanding that office cultures cannot be changed overnight, members of Ricoh’s MDS Teams apply Prosci’s change management methodology. Prosci has become the leading provider of change management tools and benchmarking reports, working with more than 2,000 companies from 65 countries on research projects in change management. Prosci’s popular ADKAR® model is used worldwide. “Ricoh and IKON are proud of this industry recognition as a leader in delivering managed print services. Our proven expertise, unique management tools, and commitment to change management allow us to remain at the forefront of the MPS market and set ourselves apart from the competition,” said Mark Boelhouwer, Vice President Ricoh U.S. Strategic Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendorMay 19 - RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION AND IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP IN MANAGED PRINT SERVICES  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation presented 4 high school students with the Ricoh Sustainable Development Award at the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest pre-college science competition showcasing over 1,600 of the world’s leading young talent and their independent scientific research projects. The awards, which were hosted this year at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in California, were presented on May 13, 2010. The winning students will split a $25,000 scholarship from Ricoh for their impressive innovations in Cellular & Molecular Biology and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The 4 recipients of this year’s Ricoh Sustainable Development Award are Roshan Palli and Joseph Corbett Ferguson, both of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, Kentucky and Ryan C. Erickson and Holly C. Erickson of Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Roshan and Joseph’s winning project was in Cellular and Molecular Biology (RNAi as a Safe Method of Insect Population Control). With the premise that most insects are controlled using pesticides that both contaminate the environment and have deleterious effects in humans…their study proved that RNA interference (RNAi) is a method that used double-stranded RNA to knock-down the expression of target genes having a significant impact on the survival of the Colorado Potato Beetle, CPB. Their results proved RNAi can be used as a safe, potentially less expensive alternative to pesticides currently utilized by farmers around the world to protect their potatoes, eggplants and tomatoes from CPB damage. Ryan and Holly Erickson’s winning project was in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (Beat the Heat-A Reversible One Way Heat Panel). Their project proved that a linear heat pipe can be adapted into a flat transverse panel, able to function as a reversible heat conductor/insulator. Such panels could provide walls which insulate or conduct heat as needed, and have potential applications from naturally heated or cooled homes to heat transfer on space stations. This passive, controllable, adaptable thermal diode has tremendous potential to impact clean energy research, as it provides a method of controlling the flow of heat in many systems, improving efficiency. “Ricoh has a continued commitment to innovation and education that underscores the importance of environmentally conscious and sustainable technology,” stated Robert Whitehouse, Director, Environmental Management and Product Compliance, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We are proud to present this award to 4 well-deserving students who both demonstrated the understanding and need for efficient technology development in today’s business community.” The Intel ISEF provides a forum each May for high school students (grades 9-12) from more than 50 countries the opportunity to showcase their independent research. Each year, millions of students worldwide compete in local and school-sponsored science fairs. The winners of these events go on to participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated regional and state fairs from which the best win the opportunity to attend the Intel ISEF. A team of judges from academia and business selected the winners of the Ricoh Sustainable Development Award. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # #May 17 - RICOH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT INTEL ISEF 2010 SPECIAL AWARDS CEREMONY  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today introduced @Remote™ Office Intelligent Remote Management System as the latest enhancement to the @Remote Product Suite. Based on a Linux thin server appliance, @Remote Office allows businesses to remotely manage Ricoh devices, optimize device usage and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). This includes collecting device data, receiving and reporting service and toner alerts and enabling remote firmware upgrades. In addition, @Remote’s secure, Web-based reporting portal transforms captured data into valuable reports on population and usage as well as offers new Green reporting capabilities. @Remote Office generates utilization reports that are available online, so businesses can access them anytime to identify ways to boost fleet efficiency and minimize operating costs. These reports show a variety of critical metrics using simple, intuitive graphics for Ricoh and third-party devices. With @Remote Office, administrators can easily examine print, copy, scan and/or fax volumes from managed Ricoh devices and identify under- or overused systems, reallocate resources and final optimal device placements. In addition, these usage reports enable administrators to track trends in energy and paper consumption on managed Ricoh devices over time and make better decisions about sustainability policies with @Remote Green Reports. “Managing a fleet of networked printers and multi-function products without automated tools is expensive, time-consuming and is a constant challenge,” said Shun Sato, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “@Remote Office gives network administrators, financial managers and procurement officers unprecedented power to improve service and enhance productivity – all while reducing total cost of ownership.” @Remote Office is also designed to maximize information and network security, utilizing both data encryption as well as the highly secure HTTPS standard protocol. @Remote Office has been submitted for Information Technology Security Certification, Common Criteria/ISO15408. This certification is expected to be received in the Fourth Quarter of 2010. For further information about @Remote device compatibility, please contact your service provider. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.May 11 - RICOH INTRODUCES @REMOTE OFFICE TO IMPROVE UPTIME AND REDUCE FLEET COSTS  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today introduced @Remote Green Reports, the latest enhancement to Ricoh’s @Remote Product Suite. @Remote Green Reports allow businesses to monitor, assess and report imaging fleet performance and employee printing trends in support of internal sustainability and/or cost reduction goals. With @Remote Green Reports, users can track month-to-month trends in energy and paper consumption of their Managed Ricoh @Remote Compatible document output devices, allowing them to monitor fleet performance and the possible environmental impact device usage operations have on such areas as CO2 emissions* or conservation of forests**. This tool collects data from Ricoh networked multifunctional products (MFPs) and securely transmits the information to a Ricoh data center. The data is then processed into green reports that are made available to users via a secure, password-protected Web site. The critical environmental metrics include month-to-month energy consumption comparisons*** of the Ricoh devices and the amount of time each device spends in each power mode — operation, stand-by, energy-saving/low-power and sleep — which varies greatly depending upon usage patterns and office workflow. These metrics allow businesses and IT centers to better manage their fleet in an effort to increase energy savings — for instance, adjusting the timers of devices, identified by @Remote as under-utilized, to go into a low power mode quicker than the factory default. @Remote Green Reports can also monitor, per device, the print output by page, reporting the percentage of jobs that are printed in duplex or combine mode (multiple-images on one page) and report resulting paper savings. The tool calculates and trends approximate CO2 emissions, paper and power consumption, as well as tracks approximate device paper and utility costs, for month-to-month comparison. @Remote Green Reports can be customized with local data to estimate more accurately what the business saves on paper and device utility costs. Additional graphs and charts aid in tracking environmental performance of the fleet over time. “@Remote Green Reports are a key enhancement to Ricoh’s Total Green Office Solution – our approach to helping customers personalize their document management solutions for the goal of reducing their environmental impact,” said Shun Sato, Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The ability to manage resources efficiently – balancing environmental responsibility with productivity – is essential to organizations today. With @Remote Green Reports, decisions and policies on energy and paper reduction can be made based on actual usage trends, and not mere speculation.” @Remote Green Reports are an important tool in Ricoh’s robust Managed Document Services (MDS) program, which focuses on total cost of ownership, business process improvement, security and compliance, and environmental sustainability. Beyond conducting assessments, implementing solutions and providing on-site and off-site management of fleets, Ricoh MDS uses a change-management approach to help customers change their document output practices across their organization, streamlining processes and cutting costs. For further information about @Remote device compatibility, please contact your service provider. About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. *CO2 emissions: Source: USEPA – Department of Energy **Forest Consumption: Source: http://www.conservatree.com/learn/EnviroIssues/TreeStats.shtml ***Power Usage/energy consumption comparisons: tracks and trends power usage on a month to month basis ie) Green Reports show how much time a device spends in standby mode vs. energy saver mode vs. in “off” condition.May 6 - RICOH HELPS BUSINESSES TRACK CARBON FOOTPRINT OF PRINTING PRACTICES WITH NEW @REMOTE GREEN REPORTS  News pressrelease also available in pdf

April 2010

In the annual Gartner U.S. copier market report for 2009, Ricoh Americas Corporation has been ranked number one for the third consecutive year in the combined black and white and color copier segment, earning a 23.1 percent share of the total market for multi-function products (MFPs)(1). Ricoh also finished first for the seventh straight year in the color copier market with a 26.7 percent stake. For the black and white copier category, it finished a close second with a 21.5 percent market share. These percentages are calculated using total market share, which includes dealer, direct and retail products (Printer, Copier and MFP Quarterly Statistics United States: Database, Cindy K. Masaki, Federico DeSilva - February 17, 2010). “Ricoh Americas Corporation is proud of our continued leadership position in the black-and-white and color copier market in the U.S., driven by the strength of our dealer channel and our direct sales organizations, Ricoh Business Solutions and IKON Office Solutions,” said Shun Sato, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. Ricoh offers a full range of digital imaging products suited for any workgroup environment from SMB to Enterprise, including color and black and white multifunctional copiers, printers, facsimile systems, scanners, digital duplicators, wide format copiers and digital cameras. Further information on Ricoh’s products and solutions can be found at 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 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. (1) Total Market Share was measured for multi-function products over $1,000. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.Apr 16 - RICOH RANKED AMONG THE TOP IN U.S. COPIER MARKET  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, announced several key leadership changes designed to align the organization under integrated leadership and enhance future growth. Ricoh’s direct sales and service organizations in the U.S., namely Ricoh Business Solutions and IKON Office Solutions, will continue to operate separately in the market under the new leadership team. Kevin Togashi is named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Americas Holdings, Inc. to manage the asset value and execute governance of all of Ricoh’s sales companies in the Americas. Previously, Togashi was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Americas Corporation. Togashi has over 37 years of experience with Ricoh and also held the post of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Europe. Matthew J. Espe is named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Americas Corporation, with responsibility for Ricoh Americas Corporation operations in North, Central and South America, including its subsidiary, IKON Office Solutions, Inc. Espe joined IKON in 2002 as President and Chief Executive Officer and became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2003. During this time, Espe developed and executed IKON’s strategy to improve operational excellence, strengthen efficiencies and enhance its document management offerings, and successfully led IKON through its acquisition by Ricoh Americas Corporation in 2008. Jeffrey W. Hickling expands his current role as President and Chief Operating Officer of IKON Office Solutions to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh U.S. responsible for Ricoh’s direct sales and service organizations in the U.S., Ricoh Business Solutions and IKON Office Solutions, as well as its dealer network. Hickling joined IKON in 2005 as Senior Vice President of Operations and was promoted to President of IKON’s U.S. operations in 2008. Martin Brodigan is named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Ricoh Americas Corporation and will also have responsibility for Ricoh Canada and Ricoh Latin America. Previously, Brodigan was President and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh U.S. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Ricoh U.S., spent eight years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ricoh Canada, and held several management positions throughout his 19 year career with Ricoh. Other key leaders named to the new Ricoh Americas Corporation management team include: • Mark Hershey, Senior Vice President and General Counsel • Hede Nonaka, Senior Vice President of New Business Development • Tracey Rothenberger, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer • Shun Sato, Senior Vice President of Marketing • Donna Venable, Senior Vice President of Human Resources • Ike Kakegawa, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability “This new organizational structure will allow us to take advantage of the combined strengths of all our sales and service channels, with an integrated leadership team focused on increasing our market share and improving our business,” said Matthew J. Espe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We believe we have a tremendous opportunity to build on our leadership position in the market and further enhance our delivery of industry-leading document management solutions through the strength of our direct sales and service organizations and dealer network.” About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software 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 offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com. # # # All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. Apr 15 - RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES  News pressrelease also available in pdf

March 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the new Ricoh Aficio GX e5550N, the latest installment in its GelSprinterTM line of color-inkjet printers. Designed for business environments, the GX e5550N replaces the previous Aficio GX 5050N to provide a high-quality and affordable alternative to laser printing where speed and duplexing are required to meet high-volume demands. With Ricoh’s GelSprinter technology, the GX e5550N utilizes an enhanced viscous gel ink formula for better performance in dry environments. With fast drying, waterproof properties, this improved ink meets the realization of published yields while eliminating smudging, bleed-through and page curling. In high-volume settings, keeping up with demand while maintaining high-quality results is critical. The network-ready GX e5550N supports workgroups with 30 pages-per-minute print speeds in both full-color and black and white modes, a fast 40-second warm-up time, and first print speeds of five seconds or less with the ability to print up to 999 sets per job. Print jobs flow seamlessly through a standard 250-Sheet paper supply that can be expanded by up to two 500-Sheet Paper Feed Units. Standard automatic duplexing further enhances productivity while saving paper as users can print double-sided at high speed on plain paper. A key enhancement of the GX e5550N over the previous model is the use of bi-directional, motorized ink pumps, offering improved reliability and ink yields. Other essential features of the GX e5550N include a tilting LCD control panel for improved operability, the ability to capture counter data remotely with the option of Ricoh’s intelligent remote management solution @Remote, and support for the latest networking standards including Macintosh, host-based and PCL 5c/6 printing support. The Ricoh Aficio GX e5550N not only addresses many users’ printing needs, but helps businesses to meet their environmental goals. An improved Economy Color Mode produces crisp text and graphics that increase the longevity of supplies. ENERGY STAR Version 1.1 compliant, the GX e5550N does not require heat to operate, using just 38 watts during normal printing and roughly 3.5 watts in Energy Saver Mode. Additionally, the system is manufactured free of hazardous materials and produces zero ozone emissions, resulting in a low carbon footprint with minimal impact on the environment. “Most businesses rely on laser printers to handle a lot of their document output needs,” said Matt Sakauchi, vice president, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The GX e5550N with GelSprinter technology offers the speed and versatility of a laser printer in an affordable and reliable inkjet printing solution that not only produces outstanding color documents, but further demonstrates Ricoh’s commitment to helping our customers become more environmentally friendly in their business practices.” To learn more about the Aficio GX e5550N and 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. For more information and specs, please vist the <a href="http://www.ricoh-usa.com/products/product_features.asp?pCategoryId=25&pSubCategoryId=41&pProductId=1734&pCatName=Printers&pSubCatName=Printers+-+GelSprinter&pProductName=GX+e5550N&tsn=Ricoh-USA">GX e5550N<a/> product page. Information about RicohMar 15 - RICOH INTRODUCES AFICIO GX E5550N GELSPRINTER COLOR PRINTER  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the introduction of the new Aficio® MP C6501SP/C7501SP digital imaging system. Both color multifunction products (MFPs) replace the Aficio MP C6000 and MP C7500. The new MP C6501SP/C7501SP system is engineered to minimize total cost of ownership with enhanced speed, productivity, paper handling and finishing, and energy saving features. The system provides an ideal solution for fast-paced offices and high-volume environments. The Aficio MP C6501SP/C7501SP system helps users stay productive by reducing turnaround time with fast output. The MP C6501SP boasts speeds of 60 pages-per-minute (ppm) color and 65 ppm black and white, while the MP C7501SP delivers 70 ppm color and 75 ppm black and white. Output is further accelerated by a 150-sheet automatic document feeder with one-pass color duplex scanning, allowing users to scan both sides of a document in a single pass, reducing scan time and wear and tear on sensitive originals. Personal productivity is also enhanced with Ricoh’s new widget-based technology, App2Me®. Scheduled to launch in the first quarter of this year, App2Me allows users to create customized workflows and utilize them at any Ricoh MFP enabled with the App2Me workflow management solution. As today’s businesses demand high-quality results, the Aficio MP C6501SP/C7501SP system offers a wide range of professional-grade paper finishing and handling features that allow users to experiment with new formats and improve uptime. Standard paper capacity is 3,400 sheets with a maximum capacity of 7,400 sheets. Also available are seven optional finishers specific to a variety of functions, such as six-position multi-fold, staple and hole punch, ring bind and booklet-making. Paper handling has been improved as the system accepts up to 140 lb. Index and 110 lb. Cover. To further enhance document processing and printing, the optional Fiery E-7200 will be available after launch allowing for easier Ricoh scanning and Fiery printing. “For many businesses, in-house printing needs are becoming more complex,” said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, Marketing & Document Solutions and Services Division, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “With the Ricoh Aficio MP C6501SP/C7501SP digital imaging system, instead of outsourcing these jobs to a third-party printer, users can consolidate costs into one resourceful and reliable MFP that is capable of meeting their unique print and color-imaging demands.” While the Aficio MP C6501SP/C7501SP system delivers on quality and productivity, it also helps businesses cut down on energy and meet their overall sustainability goals. The MP C6501SP and MP C7501SP exhibit warm-up times of 70 and 60 seconds respectively, all while using 12 percent less energy than previous models. Additionally, the system is designed to use Ricoh’s revolutionary PxP toner. With its lower melting point, PxP toner requires less energy, but still delivers professional-level results. With the Aficio MP C6501SP/C7501SP system, confidentiality and security remain of the utmost importance. The system incorporates many of Ricoh’s standard safeguarding features, including the ability to limit system access to authorized users only and document encryption. For more information on the Ricoh Aficio MP C6501SP/C7501SP and Ricoh’s full line of products and solutions, 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 RicohMar 8 - RICOH INTRODUCES AFICIO® MP C6501SP/C7501SP COLOR DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM  News pressrelease also available in pdf

February 2010

IBM (NYSE:IBM) and Ricoh today announced they have developed an advanced device and printing management system which infuses office devices with real-time tracking and monitoring to help firms significantly reduce their print-related costs, improve service and cut back on carbon footprints. Through an Application Specific Licensing agreement with IBM, Ricoh will bundle the new system which is based on IBM Tivoli software, with its multi-function products (MFPs) making the new systems available for enterprise clients. While IT services have become more managed and optimized, most businesses still do not have enough insight into and control of their printing devices’ use and costs. These costs extend beyond the hardware and printers to include consumables, labor for repairs and system updates as well as the high cost of energy and resulting carbon footprint. Underscoring the need for better print-related cost controls is recent Gartner research data which indicates that organizations that manage their printer, copier and fax fleets can save between 10-30 percent of their print costs. “This new, enterprise-class system will give our global customers complete visibility across their fleet of printers and MFP devices, helping them to better manage and optimize printing as an office function,” said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, Marketing & Document Solutions and Services Division, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The solution will also be a core technology for our Managed Document Services (MDS) offering.” Tivoli software can manage a range of assets beyond the datacenter including office equipment such as printers, office MFPs and production printing machines. Tivoli’s Intelligent Gateway manages policies to control end-user printing features and tracks energy usage and carbon footprint for print services, reporting at the device, department and individual level. In addition to print management and monitoring carbon footprints, the new system can identify service issues with devices and automatically route alerts to local service desks for remediation before service is affected. It will also capture and manage assets and supplies information, improving accounting processes. “IBM’s design collaboration with Ricoh on this initiative demonstrates how we are bringing a new level of ‘smart’ to offices, and significant operational savings for the customer,” said Bruce Anderson, general manager, IBM Electronics Industry. "As CIOs work to drive down costs, printers and other office devices offer an attractive target for improvement." 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 RicohFeb 22 - IBM AND RICOH DELIVER INTELLIGENT PRINT MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced its new Aficio® SP 6330N laser printer. It is the only 11” x 17” monochrome desktop laser printer in the product line, and the first new 11” x 17” desktop model introduced by Ricoh since 2005. The SP 6330N produces documents at an efficient 35ppm at resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, providing busy workgroups with the ability to tackle the toughest jobs with a device that is compact, versatile, and intuitive. The SP 6330N eliminates the need for smaller workgroups to outsource jobs as the 11” x 17” desktop is compact and offers a low total cost of ownership. The affordable hardware pricing and competitive cost per page of the SP 6330N offers users the best value in its class of 11” x 17” desktop monochrome laser printers. The printer can support any combination of media types and sizes to meet every printing need with its standard 500-Sheet Paper Tray and 100-Sheet Bypass Tray. Additionally, the SP 6330N speeds up job turnaround times by eliminating the need to hire a vendor to print onto thick media as the printer can print on media up to 57 lb. Bond/120lb. Index; as well as transparencies, labels, card stocks and recycled papers to help keep every job in-house. The device also maximizes uptime and streamlines supply and support issues with high yield 20,000-page All-In-One (AIO) print cartridge technology, which can be replaced in seconds without the need for service calls. “The new Aficio SP 6330N is an ideal device for our customers who seek a compact printer capable of handling a variety of printing capabilities,” said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The device is a savvy investment sure to maximize productivity and enhance any company’s bottom-line.” The Aficio SP 6330N combines convenience and versatility within a compact design capable of supporting an array of professional solutions, including remote device monitoring utilities and a range of advanced data security features, such as network authentication and user access codes. The data storage and protection options available for the SP 6330N provides users with added peace of mind, such as security tools that help control device access and protect confidential information. For more information about the Aficio SP 6300N or other Ricoh products and solutions, 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 RicohFeb 1 - FIRST NEW 11-INCH X 17-INCH DESKTOP MONOCHROME LASER PRINTER FROM RICOH IN FIVE YEARS  News pressrelease also available in pdf

January 2010

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of Notable Solutions, Inc.’s (NSi) AutoStore, a distributed content capture solution. In conjunction with Ricoh’s Common Access Card (CAC) Authentication Solution, AutoStore assures safeguarding of electronic communication in line with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) standards. Together, Ricoh and NSi provide authenticated users the ability at the multifunction product (MFP) to digitally sign and encrypt email, allowing only recipients with associated private and public keys to decrypt a message. When used with Ricoh MFPs, AutoStore ensures the secure delivery of business critical documents from the moment each document is scanned, thereby eliminating document loss, manual errors and unauthorized access. “As a Ricoh CAC 2.0 certified solution, AutoStore is well positioned to aid the channel’s ability to sell into Department of Defense opportunities as well as supplement their traditional business with new business process automation services,” said Mike Morper, vice president, Marketing, Notable Solutions Inc. “Additionally, AutoStore is a cost-effective complement to Ricoh MFPs and provides businesses an effective way to extend the use of their MFP investment by automating many manual paper-based business activities.” AutoStore enables users to capture paper and electronic documents, process them into actionable information, and route the resulting information directly into a variety of business applications and databases for fast distribution and retrieval. AutoStore also supports various regulatory and compliance requirements for OSHA, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and others. AutoStore is typically deployed in government and financial services markets or wherever there is a need for automating the processing and preservation of chain-of-custody evidence throughout the document capture and routing workflow. “In today’s business environment, security threats are ever increasing and our government customers look for solutions that effectively protect their information assets,” said Joyce Ouellette, director, solution marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Jointly, our companies’ missions are to provide our customers with tools that address their security needs and ultimately improve the integrity of their electronic messages.” 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 third-party products through Ricoh’s RiSVP program, the direct and dealer channels have more opportunities for new revenue growth and a simplified sales process. For more information on RiSVP, please visit www.ricohalliances.com. About Notable Solutions, Inc. NSi is a leading provider of content capture workflow and business automation solutions. NSi’s flagship product, AutoStore, automates repetitive business processes by integrating paper-based and electronic information into existing business processes and line of business applications. The Company’s products are used by numerous industries including legal, healthcare, and financial services. NSi’s products enable organizations to reduce costs, increase security, address compliance and add value to their business. For more information please visit www.nsius.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 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 RicohJan 28 - RICOH SUPPORTS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS WITH NOTABLE SOLUTIONS, INC.’S AUTOSTORE INTEGRATION  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced its new Aficio® MP 4001/MP 5001 Series, the latest monochrome addition to its award-winning Aficio® Series of multifunction products (MFPs). The MP 4001 and MP 5001 will produce documents at 40ppm and 50ppm respectively, while offering full color and monochrome scanning capabilities. The MP 4001 and MP 5001 feature solutions-based technologies, such as Personal Paperless Document Manager™ (PPDM) and App2Me®, that provide a customized and unique user experience. These solutions are designed to allow users the ability to customize documents and streamline current workflow to enhance personal productivity. PPDM allows users to capture, combine, convert and share paper, PDF and Microsoft® Office files securely, as well as making document distribution easier by sending paper and electronic files to virtually any destination, including e-mail, FTP sites, Web Folders Microsoft® SharePoint and content management systems. It also allows users to transform paper originals into fully editable Microsoft® Office files, PDFs or fillable forms that can then be electronically completed and revised. In addition, with PPDM, users can extract data from fillable forms into a .csv file for analysis, as well as create Bates Stamps, which are widely used by legal professionals. Also, with PPDM, users have access to one of the most powerful Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engines on the market. The App2Me solution on the Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 Series revolutionizes document management, enabling users to create customized workflows and execute them wherever they go. Users can download widgets to any client (desktop, laptop or Smartphone) and use them on any Ricoh MFP enabled with App2Me. App2Me simplifies complex workflows with widgets that can be created to combine, distribute, edit and create documents, as well as perform other tasks automatically. Users can create specialized widgets for virtually any need, in any framework across the multiple platforms that App2Me supports, such as Google Desktop™. “The new Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 Series enhances an already solid Ricoh mid-volume product line. We went to great lengths to provide greater flexibility with custom software while continuing to improve productivity to keep workflow moving,” said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 offers more functionality in one device at a modest price point.” The Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 is designed to serve as a document distribution portal, incorporating an impressive lineup of technologies, including the ability to scan full-color or black and white originals and share them instantly with Scan-to-Email/Folder/HDD. The Scan-to-URL feature reduces the burden on the network by providing recipients with a link to enable viewing or downloading by a Web browser. The Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 can also pull e-mail addresses from up to five LDAP servers, saving users time searching for contacts, and it provides full-color thumbnails of every scanned page to ensure quality prior to distribution. The Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 includes the high-end security technologies required to keep documents safe from a variety of threats at every stage of workflow. This includes preventing unauthorized access and usage with password protection. For more information about the Aficio MP 4001/MP 5001 or any other Ricoh products or solutions, 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 RicohJan 26 - RICOH INTRODUCES THE AFICIO® MP 4001/MP 5001 DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, announced today the official launch of the RICOH® Pro C720/C720s, a production class multi-functional color system, the latest addition to Ricoh’s Pro series of products, designed specifically for the production environment. This flexible system is targeted at corporate and commercial professional print environments with demanding application needs. The Pro C720/C720s has a robust duty cycle of 320,000 images per month, and runs at 72 pages-per-minute (PPM) regardless of paper weight. The RICOH Pro C720s allows customers to complete a wide range of applications within one system. The Pro C720s offers high-resolution scanning, copying, and automated distribution to multiple destinations, including e-mail, URL, and FTP. It also allows customers to store files on a document server so you can reprint them without re-ripping the files. Central to the operation of the RICOH Pro C720/C720s is a server-based EFI Fiery® Print controller. The Fiery platform optimizes the Pro C720/C720s with top speed, quality, advanced color management, and integrated work-flow utilities that provide the customer with complete control over digital file processing at every stage of production. The Fiery is an open, flexible solution addressing the demanding requirements of Commercial Printers, In-Plant Print Shops, and Central Reproduction Departments (CRDs). The Fiery controller is a standard component of the Pro C720/C720s and includes a number of value-added workflow and job automation utilities such as Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Standard Edition, EFI Hot Folders, Fiery WebTools, and more. Additionally, the RICOH Pro C720/C720s offers a wide range of advanced in-line finishing options that can be configured to customers’ exact requirements, providing enhanced flexibility and efficiency. Options include a high capacity stacker which enables longer unattended print runs, and an array of document handling and finishing options The Pro C720/C720s is engineered to provide maximum uptime and reliability to customers in demanding print environments. It is ideal for print-for-pay shops, CRDs and other environments that need to take on more color jobs, increase revenue, and lower cost. The Pro C720/C720s incorporates Trained Customer Replacement Units (TCRU’s) that enable operators to replace key components of the system, providing improved productivity. In addition, Ricoh bundles remote diagnostics, troubleshooting and online consumable ordering through the included @Remote diagnostic solution. The Pro C720/C720s feature large capacity trays that incorporate air-assist paper feeding for sheets up to 13” x 19.2”. The Pro C720/C720s handles media basis weights from 16lb bond to 110lb cover and prints at rated speed regardless of basis weight. “With the economy still on the rebound we’re continuing to develop cost-effective solutions that help our customers improve their bottom lines. We’ve had very good customer experiences with the C900, and the Pro C720 builds on the reliability and quality of the same platform.” said Carl Joachim, vice president of Marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We’ve made good inroads in the production color market over the past year, not only with the Pro C900, but also with our solutions and professional services that address emerging applications such as Web2Print and VDP.” Order taking for the C720/C720S will be effective immediately, with availability scheduled for February 2010. The product will be available through US channels of distribution that include Ricoh Business Solutions, IKON and authorized independent dealers. Additional distribution within the Ricoh Americas group is planned through Ricoh Canada Limited and Ricoh Latin America. For more information on the C720/C720s and other PPBG products and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg/. About Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group: The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology, and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today’s rapid turnaround and high-quality demands. Ricoh Americas Corporation, founded in 1962, is headquartered in West Caldwell, NJ and 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. Information about Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg/. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. ###Jan 14 - RICOH LAUNCHES PRO C720/C720S COLOR PRODUCTION SYSTEM  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced it will host Ricoh Healthcare InfoBriefs, seminars for healthcare professionals seeking to streamline paper-intensive medical processes. Held in seven cities across the country, attendees will hear from experts from both the healthcare and information technology industries on critical steps to maximize federal stimulus funding for healthcare, as well as achieve overall efficiency for the industry. Attendees will also participate in a technology showcase that will acquaint them with solutions that can securely integrate paper records, such as patient data, billing and claims, to an electronic-based system. Online registration is available at www.ricoh-healthcare.com. A primary focus of the Ricoh Healthcare InfoBriefs will be the $20 billion in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocated to healthcare IT. The package, which is set to be released in late 2010, rolling into early 2011, will include incentive payments to physicians who implement and use eligible electronic medical records systems. Healthcare organizations that achieve “meaningful use” – as defined by the federal government – will benefit from near-term stimulus funding for patient care, as well as long-term incentives and investments in core healthcare technology. Attendees will gain the knowledge and insights necessary to successfully navigate funding requirements, integrate qualified technology and follow key dates issued by the government. Each InfoBrief will feature keynote speaker Dann R. Lemerand, FHIMSS who is currently serving his second two-year term as the president of the Michigan chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and is a HIMSS Fellow. Dann is also vice president of marketing and business development for RelWare and has been with the healthcare information technology company since it was founded in 1999. At each InfoBrief, Dann will address the stimulus package requirements, the timing of incentives and the steps providers and hospitals should take to maximize available funding through ARRA/HITECH. In addition to Dann’s keynote presentation, Ricoh’s Mark Minshull will provide a technology overview, describing how solutions from Ricoh will enable healthcare organizations to shave operating costs as well as achieve “meaningful use.” “The healthcare allocation of the ARRA stimulus provides a tremendous opportunity for the industry to enhance efficiencies that will ultimately benefit patients,” said Mark Minshull, vice president and chief technologist, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “By offering the Ricoh Healthcare InfoBriefs in advance of the release of these federal funds, healthcare professionals will be educated on the value technology solutions provide today, and be prepared to maximize the stimulus when it is available.” In addition to the educational benefits of the InfoBriefs, attendees are eligible to win a $500 donation to the charity of their choice on behalf of their company. The Healthcare InfoBriefs kick off in Tustin, California on January 12, 2010 and wrap up in New York City on February 25, 2010. The full schedule is listed below: January 12, 2010 Tustin, California January 14, 2010 San Francisco, California January 19, 2010 Chicago, Illinois February 3, 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 11, 2010 Dallas, Texas February 23, 2010 Boston, Massachusetts February 25, 2010 New York, New York To learn more about and to register for the Ricoh Healthcare InfoBriefs, please visit http://ricoh-healthcare.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 RicohJan 8 - RICOH OFFERS FREE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS NATIONWIDE  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced that it will resell Open Text’s Document Server, Alchemy Edition , to the Ricoh channel through the Ricoh Independent Solutions Vendor Program (RiSVP). Open Text Document Server, Alchemy Edition is a document management software solution that enables organizations to capture, store and manage business critical documents. By combining the flexibility of distributed capture with the security of centralized document management, organizations such as those within healthcare benefit through improved document delivery and compliance support from an end-to-end on premise solution that provides a structured home for documents throughout their entire lifecycle. “We are excited by the continued expansion of our partnership with Ricoh as it provides great value and benefits to Ricoh’s healthcare customers. Now, with Open Text Document Server, Ricoh customers have access to a high value and cost effective document imaging and archiving solution,” said Matthew Brine, vice president of Fax and Document Distribution solutions at Open Text. Document Server enables its users to gain increasing value from their Ricoh multifunction product (MFP) investment by harnessing the flexibility of a distributed document capture model in the workplace combined with a centralized, secure and auditable document repository. This solution operates alongside users’ existing work environment, allowing them to work with Document Server using the tools and applications with which they are most familiar. Document Server offers seamless integration with Windows Explorer enabling users to access documents through a simple drive letter. Microsoft Office users can work with documents stored in Document Server without leaving Word, PowerPoint, Excel or any of their other desktop productivity tools. Remote users simply need access to Internet Explorer and power users can take advantage of extended capabilities found in the Document Server desktop clients. “Together with Open Text, we are committed to providing healthcare customers with best-in-class document management solutions that enhance their core business processes,” said Joyce Ouellette, director, solution marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “With our scalable and robust solutions, healthcare customers will quickly realize productivity gains as well as comply with regulatory requirements within their business environment.” Ricoh recognized the MFP would become the focal point of all business equipment and blazed a path to provide an open architecture platform to expand the products usefulness. Through our patented “Embedded Software Architecture” (ESA), developers have utilized the most extensive tool offering in the industry to create unique solutions, which have far exceeded customer expectations. Developers enjoy a wide range of individualized support options that have allowed them to reduce development costs by speeding up the development process. Customers have benefited from ESA through productivity increases and the use of existing technology to solve the ever-changing myriad of business challenges. Ricoh’s MFP’s running ESA have evolved from merely printing, scanning and faxing to providing end users with the profound realization they have truly purchased a full service business center. About Open Text Open Text, an enterprise software company and leader in enterprise content management, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. Open Text brings two decades of expertise supporting 50 million users in 114 countries. Working with our customers and partners, we bring together leading Content Experts to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, increase brand equity, automate processes, mitigate risk, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. For more information, visit www.opentext.com. About Ricoh Independent Solutions Vendor Program 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. For more information, visit www.ricohalliances.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 RicohJan 6 - RICOH TO OFFER OPEN TEXT’S DOCUMENT SERVER, ALCHEMY EDITION SOLUTION, TARGETING HEALTHCARE CUSTOMERS  News pressrelease also available in pdf
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of Select Technology’s m3i Access Module to the Ricoh channel through the Ricoh Independent Solutions Vendor Program (RiSVP). Exclusively available to Ricoh, the m3i Access Module is an innovative user interface that allows users to control Ricoh multifunctional products (MFPs) remotely in circumstances when using the MFP’s own touchscreen is either not convenient or not possible. While intended to improve accessibility for all users, the interface has been developed to be of special benefit to people in wheelchairs or those with visual impairments. No dedicated hardware is required, just a browser and a network connection, and no software installation is required on external devices. The m3i Access Module addresses both the public sector’s and private sector’s demand for information technology in compliance with disability legislation. To validate conformance with the technical requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the m3i Access Module was submitted to the Accessibility Evaluation Facility at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), a highly-regarded applied research and development organization experienced in improving product and technology accessibility for disabled persons including the visually and hearing impaired and those with impaired mobility. GTRI utilized their research and technical expertise in information technology, test and evaluation and systems engineering to evaluate the accessibility impact of adding the access module to a Ricoh MFP and to substantiate Section 508 conformance. “In concert with Select Technology, we are committed to delivering solutions that enable customers to comply with disability legislation,” said Joyce Ouellette, director, solution marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “With our flexible and innovative solutions, customers will be able to maximize productivity, meet regulatory requirements and provide a work environment that is accessible for all.” The solution transfers the user interface from the MFP to any external device with a compatible Internet browser, such as a PC, PDA or Smartphone. It employs state-of-the-art Web technologies to provide a dynamic and responsive remote user interface. The Access Module also takes advantage of existing assistive technology - for example a PC screen reader can allow selections to be spoken back to the user. The solution’s unique user interface has a clear, high contrast, scalable layout and can be operated using just the tab and enter keys. “There are a lot of assistive technologies available to help with the printing process, so we were committed to creating a platform that would also help disabled users with the copying, scanning and fax functions of an MFP,” said Paul Weston, managing director, Select Technology. “The m3i Access Module is just the first in a range of innovative, customizable user interfaces that we have been able to develop only because of the Ricoh Embedded Software Architecture.” 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 third-party products through Ricoh’s RiSVP program, the direct and dealer channels have more opportunities for new revenue growth and a simplified sales process. For more information on RiSVP, please visit www.ricohalliances.com. About Select Technology Select Technology is based in the United Kingdom, close to London. Formed in 1981 as a specialist design engineering company, Select Technology now develops innovative user interfaces (UIs) for copiers and multi-function products. These range from UIs that are configurable for different markets, companies or individuals to those that are particularly accessible to people with disabilities. Select Technology’s products have previously been showcased on BBC Television’s ‘Tomorrow’s World’ program and the company was named a ‘Cool Vendor’ by Gartner in a ‘Cool Vendors in Printing Markets’ special report. 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 RicohJan 4 - RICOH SUPPORTS SECTION 508 REGULATIONS WITH ACCESSIBILITY MODULE  News pressrelease also available in pdf

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