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September 2011

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today unveiled a first-of-its-kind iPad app designed specifically to help grow commercial printing businesses.
The Ricoh TotalFlow Production App is a business development tool that helps commercial printers increase sales of high-value services via iPad-driven marketing presentations that guide face-to-face selling.
The app also helps these businesses operate more efficiently by providing online supplies ordering, service requests, user manuals, on-demand video training, and an up-to-the-minute media/substrate guide. All of these services, tailored within the app to the specific Ricoh production printer(s) a customer owns, can help sharply reduce costs.

The app in action
Consider a customer eager to order 5,000 identical postcards promoting a new venture. That’s a low-margin, low-return campaign for the print/marketing services provider and the customer. Ricoh’s app helps foster the conversation between the PSP and the customer about the value of customized, and even multi-channel campaigns. The salesperson can use a presentation, video and white paper in the app to counsel the new client on the value and ROI associated with variable data printing (VDP), personalized images, QR Codes, personalized landing pages (pURLs) and more.

“The growing list of tools contained and accessible through the app help make the commercial printing business owner/salesperson a true business consultant able to sell more services of higher value, and deepen the customer relationship,” said Tim Vellek, vice president, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The app’s self-service capabilities help Ricoh customers get more satisfaction and return from their production printers. An app like this is unique in our industry, and it’s a platform we’re building on.”

Other scenarios
Maximizing uptime. A Ricoh Production Printer has reached the point of requiring preventative maintenance. The operator, using the Ricoh TotalFlow Production App, contacts Ricoh service and a call is placed. For those customers who take advantage of Ricoh’s Trained Customer Replacement Units (TCRU) program, the operator can click through a video tutorial of the parts replacement procedure right on the tablet, leading to increased uptime and printer availability.

Printing innovation. The owner of a chic new restaurant has a fresh graphic design concept for a menu. The commercial printing salesperson finds her an exotic new substrate from the iPad app’s Media Guide to complement the design. The customer is delighted with the suggestion, confident it will distinguish her business.

To help drive successful profit- and reputation-making scenarios like these, the Ricoh TotalFlow Production App aggregates a broad range of multimedia content, including original material available only through the app.

The Ricoh TotalFlow Production App is available for free to any registered member of the Ricoh Business Booster resource center, a value-add program available at no cost to any Ricoh production printer owner.

Ricoh will demo the Ricoh TotalFlow Production App next week at GRAPH EXPO 2011, the largest graphic communications exhibition and educational conference, in Booth 2600. The conference runs Sept. 11-14, 2011, at McCormick Place South, Chicago. The app is available today on the App Store.
Find out more about the TotalFlow Production App and Ricoh’s full line of products, services and solutions for production print environments, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com/RPP

About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 75-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2010 sales in excess of $23 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. Visit Ricoh and see the demos at GRAPH EXPO Booth 2600.

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Sep 6 - RICOH UNVEILS FIRST-EVER IPAD APP DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON DRIVING COMMERCIAL PRINTING PROFIT

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Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, continues to deliver on its promise to develop tightly integrated solutions for production printing and will demonstrate two new software products at GRAPH EXPO 2011, the largest graphic communications exhibition and educational conference, running Sept. 11 - 14, 2011, in McCormick Place South, Chicago.

Adding to Ricoh’s TotalFlow suite of production printing solutions, TotalFlow MR (“Make-Ready”) and TotalFlow PM (“Print Manager”) will provide a full range of capabilities to help owners of Ricoh® Pro production printers increase their productivity and grow their business. These capabilities include print preparation, editing, numbering, watermarking, clean-up, finishing, job management, load balancing, archiving, search and reprinting.

Available in late November 2011, TotalFlow MR and TotalFlow PM emerge from the Ricoh TotalFlow strategy, announced last fall, which offers technology products and professional services for enhanced workflow to help improve the bottom line. The products continue a long-term, systematic rollout of solutions that will add significant value to the Ricoh Pro line of production printing systems.

“We are aggressively leveraging our product knowledge to develop software that takes full advantage of the industry’s most advanced printing engine,” said Tim Vellek, vice president, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The software automates the processes that directly enhance the speed, ease, flexibility, accuracy and quality of the Ricoh production printing experience.”

To learn more about Ricoh’s full line of products, services and solutions for production print environments, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com/RPP

About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 75-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2010 sales in excess of $23 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. Visit Ricoh and see the demos at GRAPH EXPO Booth 2600.

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© 2011 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

Sep 6 - RICOH DEMOS TWO NEW TOTALFLOW™ PRODUCTION PRINTING SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AT GRAPH EXPO 2011

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June 2011

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions, announced today the Ricoh® Pro C651EX/C751EX/C751, a color production system with a clean sheet design that delivers an unprecedented level of productivity and versatility, and establishes a new price point for this class of system. Each system incorporates innovative imaging technology and robust paper handling that results in a maximum resolution of 4800 dpi for outstanding color fidelity and detail rendering, as well as support for a wide range of substrates; all of which bring incredible value to the most challenging and unique production environments.

“The Ricoh® Pro C651EX/C751EX/C751 family is a powerful and versatile digital imaging solutions, ideal for in-plant print centers, and franchise and commercial printers seeking a single economical system that does not compromise on productivity or quality,” said Tim Vellek, Vice President, for Ricoh’s Production Printing Business Group (PPBG). “These new products are well suited for customers making their first step in digital printing, as well as for customers with offset printing capabilities looking to augment their service offering.”

Customers can choose from three heavy-duty systems for fast, high-volume color output. The Pro C651EX/C751EX delivers output speeds of up to 65/75 ppm respectively, and includes printing, scanning and copying functionality. The C751 focuses on printing functionality with output speeds of up to 75ppm. To ensure maximum uptime and productivity, Ricoh offers TCRU Kits, which allow customers to replace key service components without waiting for a trained service technician. Besides having the ability to replenish paper and toner on the fly, these new production systems incorporate a new innovative liquid cooled developer system, the first in its class, which ensures consistent operating temperature to support extended periods of production.

With superior image quality, the Ricoh Pro C651EX/C751EX/C751 ensures exceptionally accurate color output without compromising productivity. To achieve this, the system uses the revolutionary Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) technology. It allows for the highest resolution available (1200 x 4800 dpi) to perform any print job cost-effectively in-house. With an extensive collection of media handling options, users can produce a wide range of jobs, such as direct mail, cards, menus, booklets, manuals, etc.

Users can also employ precision front-to-back registration of +/- 0.5mm sheet to sheet, which is further enhanced by the ability to compensate and program in dimensional changes in the media during duplex printing. Further, these changes can be incorporated as part of the paper library.

Central to the operation of the Ricoh Pro C651EX/C751EX/C751 is a server-based EFI Fiery® E-41A Print Controller. The Fiery E41A is running System 9 R2, and has access to the full suite of Fiery options to increase capability, productivity, and color accuracy.

A range of inline finishing options are available to allow customers to produce professionally finished documents that are ready for distribution with no manual intervention. Customers will have a choice of folding, booklet making, ring binding, and/or basic document stapling.

Ricoh continues its long-standing commitment to developing solutions that are environmentally friendly with superior energy- and supply-saving features, without compromising productivity. The Pro C651EX/C751EX is in compliance with the latest Energy Star specification requirements in Version 1.2.

The Ricoh Pro C651EX/C761EX/C751 will be available worldwide starting in late summer 2011.

To learn more about Ricoh’s full line of products for production print environments, please visit http://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.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 75-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2010 sales in excess of $23 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.

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© 2011 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company or product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Jun 6 - RICOH ANNOUNCES PRO C651EX/C751EX/C751 COLOR PRODUCTION SYSTEM

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February 2011

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced that the Ricoh Electronics, Inc. headquarters in Tustin, Calif. has completed the installation of a rooftop solar energy system, which will supply up to 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* 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 commercial solar energy systems, to manage the project. SPG Solar installed 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 Chris Robine, President and CEO 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. hosted an event today to unveil the new solar energy system. The Mayor of Tustin, Jerry Amante, and the Consul General of Japan, Consul General Junichi Ihara attended the event in support of Ricoh Electronics, Inc.’s environmental efforts.

About Ricoh Electronics, Inc.
Ricoh Electronics, Inc. is one of over 272 domestic and overseas companies which comprise Ricoh Company, Ltd., a $21 billion global corporation and a leading supplier of advanced office automation equipment. The company produces highly-advanced digital copiers, peripherals, printed circuit boards, SecureFax™ machines, thermal media, toner, parts, recycled toner cartridges, and customer-configured products at its facilities in Orange County, California, and Lawrenceville, Georgia.

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 SPG Solar, Inc.
SPG Solar is a leading developer of distributed solar projects for large commercial, government and public energy users. Located in Novato, California, SPG Solar has been providing unique solar solutions to its customers for nearly a decade. In addition to its expertise in designing and building solar power systems, SPG Solar offers proprietary products such as its SunSeeker™ single axis tracker and Floatovoltaics™, the world’s first floating solar system. SPG Solar’s Structured Finance Group offers a full array of financial resources and expertise on financing solar projects. SPG Solar currently manages more than 1,500 solar system installations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. For more information on SPG Solar and distributed solar power, please visit www.spgsolar.com.

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*Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies provided from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Feb 9 - RICOH ELECTRONICS, INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SOLAR SYSTEM AT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING

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Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the availability of the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 Color Digital Imaging System. Ideal for small businesses and workgroups, this multifunction product (MFP) gives users the ability to handle all of their document-related processes with many features in a compact design.

The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 is engineered to keep pace with the way small companies do business. With the continued growth of the mobile workforce, printing on the go has become a necessity. Ricoh HotSpot MFP technology is available on the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551, allowing mobile users to print from a handheld device or smartphone without extra drivers or software. In addition, the system also offers print and copy output speeds of 20 and 25 pages-per-minute, respectively, in either full-color or black and white. Both models have fast first-copy times of 6.4 seconds for black and white, and 9.2 seconds for full-color documents.

“Small companies are greatly focused on running business without interruption to their day-to-day operations,” said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 streamlines complex workflows into a compact system that requires less time to create and manage documents, which ultimately frees up resources and increases productivity.”

Productivity
The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 offers a total paper capacity up to 1,600 sheets and accepts a wide variety of paper types and weights. Adding to its paper handling capabilities is a standard 50-Sheet Automatic Reversing Document Feeder, an optional 500-sheet internal finisher with automatic stapling and optional 2- or 3-hole punching, and an optional envelope feeder tray.

Whether simple or complex, many tasks are made easy with the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551’s intuitive 8.5” full-color LCD display. Users can access many time-saving features, such as Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-Folder, and Scan-to-FTP. Workflow is further streamlined with icon-driven, one-click PCL6/PostScript®3™ preset user interface drivers, an innovative Mail-to-Print feature that prints PDF or JPEG attachments instantly by sending an email directly to the MFP, and optional Print From/Scan-to-Media which allows users to easily output and capture documents using a USB drive or SD card.

Security
The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 offers a great line of defenses in safeguarding both printed and electronic documents. Sensitive information is protected using the standard DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) that automatically overwrites the hard drive when activated after each job, while standard HDD encryption when activated allows users to protect their data, even if the hard drive is stolen. Further security measures can be taken with encrypted PDF transmission via Scan-to-Email and Scan-to-Folder, and S/MIME encryption to protect emails from unauthorized network interception. Additionally, login and IPP passwords are made difficult to compromise with the Scan-to-Webmail feature.

System Management
The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 allows companies to set output limits, control costs, and reinforce economical supply usage by assigning amounts of output or color usage on an individual or group level with the Quota Setting feature. This function helps to manage output, while keeping supply costs low and highly predictable.

Sustainability
The Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 maintains Ricoh’s commitment to environmental sustainability with features such as standard auto duplexing to help lower paper consumption. Additionally, the Aficio MP C2051/MP C2551 offers superior energy efficiency with faster recovery time, which is a requirement of today

Feb 8 - RICOH INTRODUCES NEW AFICIO MP C2051/MP C2551 COLOR DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM

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