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RICOH HotSpot MFP/Printer
Use virtually any mobile device or computer for fast, easy cloud printing.
The single Platform for Smart Process Appreciations
About RICOH HotSpot MFP/Printer Cloud Printing Software
Ricoh HotSpot MFP/Printer cloud printing software offers your mobile users convenient cloud printing without boundaries. Available as an option on many of our multifunction printers (MFPs) and color and black-and-white laser printers, HotSpot MFP/Printer cloud printing software lets employees and guests print from any internet-enabled device — without network access, print drivers or special software. Subscriptions come with device labels, user instructions and other information that helps you get up to speed quickly.
Major Applications
Allows office and mobile workers mobile printing at any HotSpot-enabled MFP or printer — on the premises or around the U.S.
Helps safeguard printed information with data encryption and other security features
Provides an easy way to print in public places like hotels and airports
Enables remote printing to locations outside your network, without VPN lines
Print from anywhere, anytime
When printing is convenient and easy, you can keep information flowing efficiently. With Ricoh HotSpot MFP/Printer mobile printing, powered by PrinterOn, your employees and guests can print via the cloud from any internet-enabled computer or mobile device. While many mobile print solutions support only one platform, RICOH Hotspot MFP/Printer supports:
Print from iOS®, Android®, Windows® and BlackBerry platforms
Windows and Citrix via PrintWhere®
Over 100 different file types
Speed up user adoption
The faster you adopt cloud printing, the faster you can reduce IT costs and maintenance. Help users make the switch and access the cloud confidently by using the HotSpot Marketing & Device Labeling Toolkit and the HotSpot MFP/Printer User Reference Guide. Users can print to any HotSpot-enabled MFP or printer located on your premises or around the country* by submitting print jobs in any of these four methods:
Ricoh HotSpot mobile printing app
Email
Web Upload
PrintWhere Driver
* There are over 5,000 public printing (HotSpot) locations around the world, including sites at major hotels and airports, as well as hospitals, law firms and schools. PrinterOn’s PrintSpots® Directory lists the U.S. locations.
* There are over 5,000 public printing (HotSpot) locations around the world, including sites at major hotels and airports, as well as hospitals, law firms and schools. PrinterOn’s PrintSpots® Directory lists the U.S. locations.
Maintain confidentiality
Help safeguard your information with layers of built-in protection:
Users receive a release code via email after they submit a job.
Jobs print only after users enter the release code at the device or use our unique Remote Release mobile app feature.
Data is encrypted through the entire printing process.
Documents are automatically deleted from the printer hard disk once files are printed, or within a specified time frame if not released.
Eliminate time-consuming printer configuration
The free PrintWhere® universal driver enables HotSpot printing from any Windows-based PC, laptop or application. It’s ideal for public, educational or enterprise situations that involve:
Frequent printing
Quickly deploying and configuring remote printers without VPN lines
Printing of web pages, such as emails or boarding passes that require a login
It also reduces your reliance on network printer access for visiting employees and guests.
About RICOH HotSpot MFP/Printer Cloud Printing Software
Ricoh HotSpot MFP/Printer cloud printing software offers your mobile users convenient cloud printing without boundaries. Available as an option on many of our multifunction printers (MFPs) and color and black-and-white laser printers, HotSpot MFP/Printer cloud printing software lets employees and guests print from any internet-enabled device — without network access, print drivers or special software. Subscriptions come with device labels, user instructions and other information that helps you get up to speed quickly.
Major Applications
Allows office and mobile workers mobile printing at any HotSpot-enabled MFP or printer — on the premises or around the U.S.
Helps safeguard printed information with data encryption and other security features
Provides an easy way to print in public places like hotels and airports
Enables remote printing to locations outside your network, without VPN lines
Speed up user adoption
The faster you adopt cloud printing, the faster you can reduce IT costs and maintenance. Help users make the switch and access the cloud confidently by using the HotSpot Marketing & Device Labeling Toolkit and the HotSpot MFP/Printer User Reference Guide. Users can print to any HotSpot-enabled MFP or printer located on your premises or around the country* by submitting print jobs in any of these four methods:
Ricoh HotSpot mobile printing app
Email
Web Upload
PrintWhere Driver
* There are over 5,000 public printing (HotSpot) locations around the world, including sites at major hotels and airports, as well as hospitals, law firms and schools. PrinterOn’s PrintSpots® Directory lists the U.S. locations.
* There are over 5,000 public printing (HotSpot) locations around the world, including sites at major hotels and airports, as well as hospitals, law firms and schools. PrinterOn’s PrintSpots® Directory lists the U.S. locations.
Maintain confidentiality
Help safeguard your information with layers of built-in protection:
Users receive a release code via email after they submit a job.
Jobs print only after users enter the release code at the device or use our unique Remote Release mobile app feature.
Data is encrypted through the entire printing process.
Documents are automatically deleted from the printer hard disk once files are printed, or within a specified time frame if not released.
Eliminate time-consuming printer configuration
The free PrintWhere® universal driver enables HotSpot printing from any Windows-based PC, laptop or application. It’s ideal for public, educational or enterprise situations that involve:
Frequent printing
Quickly deploying and configuring remote printers without VPN lines
Printing of web pages, such as emails or boarding passes that require a login
It also reduces your reliance on network printer access for visiting employees and guests.
When printing is convenient and easy, you can keep information flowing efficiently. With Ricoh HotSpot MFP/Printer mobile printing, powered by PrinterOn, your employees and guests can print via the cloud from any internet-enabled computer or mobile device. While many mobile print solutions support only one platform, RICOH Hotspot MFP/Printer supports:
Print from iOS®, Android®, Windows® and BlackBerry platforms
Windows and Citrix via PrintWhere®
Over 100 different file types
Convenient and easy mobile printing and cloud printing for workers and guests
Cost savings — no need to purchase or maintain device-specific print drivers or special software
Reduce complexity by using one solution with all mobile platforms
Help safeguard information with multiple layers of protection
Increase productivity by enabling mobile workers to print to any HotSpot-enabled device
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Implementing this solution
Provides simple, predictable subscription pricing
Works with Android, iOS®, Windows and BlackBerry
Supports Windows and Citrix environments
Eliminates the need for device-specific print drivers, special software and network access
Benefits
Convenient and easy mobile printing and cloud printing for workers and guests
Cost savings — no need to purchase or maintain device-specific print drivers or special software
Reduce complexity by using one solution with all mobile platforms
Help safeguard information with multiple layers of protection
Increase productivity by enabling mobile workers to print to any HotSpot-enabled device
Questions and Answers
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there are no clear information on how to print from mobile devices, how to setup, whats required(Wifi, NFC, Bluetooth)? please explain.... thanks
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
I have attached instructions on how to set this up. Here is the link to help you. https://www.ricoh-usa.com/-/media/Ricoh/Common/PDFs/Brochures/Software/RICOH_HotSpot_MFPPrinter_UserReferenceGuide_v2.pdf
Thank you
I have attached instructions on how to set this up. Here is the link to help you. https://www.ricoh-usa.com/-/media/Ricoh/Common/PDFs/Brochures/Software/RICOH_HotSpot_MFPPrinter_UserReferenceGuide_v2.pdf
Thank you
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- Tina R Staff on Nov 27, 2017
guest printing. can users sign up themselves and start printing or does some administration/authorization need to happen first?
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
There is no sign up for using hot spot. The user would email the file to print and the machine gives you a code to unlock and print.
For more information on this product or any other in our line up - please feel free to press the click to chat button or the Request a Quote button located on the product pages. or you can contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (http://dealer.ricoh-usa.com) to find out more. Please contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/officelocator) to find out more.
Thank you
There is no sign up for using hot spot. The user would email the file to print and the machine gives you a code to unlock and print.
For more information on this product or any other in our line up - please feel free to press the click to chat button or the Request a Quote button located on the product pages. or you can contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (http://dealer.ricoh-usa.com) to find out more. Please contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/officelocator) to find out more.
Thank you
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- Tina R Staff on Jul 13, 2017
will a Ricoh spot work with other printers?
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
No, I am sorry it is only compatible with Ricoh Printers.
For more information on this product or any other in our line up - please feel free to press the click to chat button or the Request a Quote button located on the product pages. or you can contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (http://dealer.ricoh-usa.com) to find out more. Please contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/officelocator) to find out more.
Thank you
No, I am sorry it is only compatible with Ricoh Printers.
For more information on this product or any other in our line up - please feel free to press the click to chat button or the Request a Quote button located on the product pages. or you can contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (http://dealer.ricoh-usa.com) to find out more. Please contact your Ricoh representative or local Ricoh dealer (https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/officelocator) to find out more.
Thank you
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- Tina R Staff on Jun 20, 2017
