MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled a pair of new mid-volume 30-page-per-minute (ppm) color and black-and-white printers designed to enhance productivity and fit seamlessly into a variety of work environments. These devices are leveraging light-emitting diode (LED) technology to empower digital workplaces within both enterprises and small-medium businesses (SMB) with their compact footprint and flexible features. The RICOH SP C352DN’s color touch panel and solution support make it an excellent addition to enterprises that depend on fleet-wide solutions for efficiency. The RICOH SP C360DNw’s aggressive acquisition cost, competitive cost per page (CPP) and ease of use pair with its compact size to make it a great fit for SMBs.

Well-managed modern enterprise output strategies include widespread implementations of software that allow users to access information where, when and how they need it. The RICOH SP C352DN supports many of the same software solutions as higher-end devices, enabling efficient and seamless workflow management within existing digital workflows. The device’s 4.3-inch color touch panel makes using these solutions and navigating features straightforward. The RICOH SP C352DN’s aggressive total cost of ownership (TCO) stems in part from its low CPP, making it an excellent fit for print-intensive workgroups. Its MSRP is also competitive, at $1,245.

The RICOH SP C360DNw boasts a compact size and WiFi connectivity, allowing users to place it in a variety of areas for their specific business needs. At a cost-effective MSRP of $465, its upfront affordability brings flexibility to budgets. A simple, clean four-line LCD display means the device requires virtually no training to use. Despite its small size, the RICOH SP C360DNw packs a punch, as well as 1,200 x 1,200 dpi image quality at full-rated speed of 30 ppm.

“The days of selling a printer based solely on what it prints is no longer a viable strategy. Decision makers need to know how a device will fit into their business […]

MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced that Publishers’ Graphics (PG) has chosen its market-leading inkjet technology to further grow its business by enabling them to meet a key demand of their publisher customers: a 48-hour turnaround time on color books. PG, a manufacturer of short-run books for the trade, specialty and self-publication markets, selected the RICOH Pro VC60000 to help drive those faster turn times, deliver higher volumes and lower costs. As they look to expand beyond the 6.5 million-plus books produced on-demand in 2016, PG has centered their continuous feed inkjet strategy around Ricoh technology, the only solution they feel capable of producing short run color books.

Established in 1996, PG had previously relied on toner-based printing technology, but inkjet’s quality and comparatively low price point encouraged the printer to transition away from toner. Over the decades, the company has grown to three locations, building its reputation on well-executed short runs with an eye on driving customers’ profits. As their business continued to grow, PG sought new ways to increase productivity and meet increasingly short turn time requests from their valued customers. Citing Ricoh’s customer-partnership approach, its services expertise and its strong relationships with partners throughout the print ecosystem, PG chose Ricoh’s technology.

With Ricoh, on-demand short turns are simple and reliable. PG creates a digital catalog for a publisher and makes it available on the publisher’s online bookstore as well as PG’s own, PGDirect. From there, customers can quickly and easily place orders for a title, and PG prints and ships those orders within 48 hours. The RICOH Pro VC60000’s uptime, image quality and speed help make these turn times – and, by extension, this business model – possible.

“Ricoh’s inkjet technology is the greatest news for publishers of books with color pages. The short turn times mean not having to inventory books – or absorb the costs of unsold […]

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled new gamification and cookies-enablement features for Clickable Paper™, revealing its latest strategic investment for the future of print and augmented reality (AR) applications.  Clickable Paper leverages Ricoh Visual Search image recognition technology to enable communications to reach beyond the printed page by linking printed materials to rich online media sources – photos, websites, e-commerce portals, videos, social media platforms, to name a few – empowering marketers and other users to make print interactive quickly and easily, as it does not require any special markings such as QR codes.

With the addition of new gaming features, push notifications and cookies-enablement, Clickable Paper now allows users to engage in challenges, contests, quizzes, surveys and more, along with new customization and workflow capabilities, increasing and improving campaign engagement and ROI.  The new release will be demonstrated throughout EFI™ Connect this week in Las Vegas.

Users can begin implementing these new features immediately, even in ongoing campaigns. The ease-of-use of the service enables marketers to apply and adjust clickable content to existing campaigns instantly, based on new campaign elements or feedback from Clickable Paper’s built-in analytics.

“Since Ricoh was founded, commitment to innovation has been at the heart of everything we do. Clickable Paper is no exception,” said John Fulena, Vice President, Commercial & Industrial Printing Group, Ricoh USA, Inc. “This captivating service empowers communicators to get the absolute most out of their printed collateral, both now and in the rapidly evolving future. Today, marketing is all about capturing mindshare, and with Clickable Paper, marketers can instantly do just that, and do it with the peace of mind that they can adjust on the fly, capture analytics and much more. It’s a new way to bring paper to life.”

The new release allows users to implement games, such as Stamp Rally, Slot Machine and Quizzes, as new and exciting ways to engage with audiences. […]

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — (EFI Connect 2018, Booth #102) — Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled its portfolio of customer-centric solutions and innovations at EFI™ Connect 2018. Committed to investing in solutions that empower customers to broaden revenue streams and simplify digital workflows, Ricoh’s lineup of solutions and consulting services illustrates how its technology and experts can help customers grow their businesses.

Ricoh’s Commercial & Industrial Printing Group, laser-focused on enhancing customer experiences, will be on site to discuss how print businesses can benefit from Ricoh’s large and growing portfolio to meet their unique needs – demonstrating the company’s dedication to holistically assessing and addressing customer pain points, workflows and goals. Visitors to Booth #102 can also learn more about the game-changing five-color RICOH Pro C7100X series, the versatile EFI Pro 16h, and a suite of workflow solutions to meet diverse needs, including those unique to wide format. Also featured in the booth will be Ricoh’s augmented reality (AR) service, Clickable Paper™, which transforms printed materials into interactive multimedia content and activities, requiring no special markings, which are commonly necessary with QR Codes.

“We know that our customers need more from their partners, and that’s why Ricoh goes the extra mile to invest in areas that are clearly aimed at helping them achieve further success,” said John Fulena, Vice President, Commercial & Industrial Printing Group, Ricoh USA, Inc. “Whatever your business requires – wide format; five-color sheet fed; automated workflows; or something else entirely – we help customers figure out what’s best for them by focusing on three areas: print productivity, business efficiency and marketing creativity.  And we know how to pick the best partners – we believe in the EFI portfolio so much that we are one of a handful of partners that sells all of their major product lines: wide format, controllers, workflow software and solutions. We partner with the best because we want […]

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —  (CES 2018 booth 42964) — Today, Ricohunveiled a compact, affordable Direct to Garment (DTG) printer that empowers users to quickly and easily produce high-quality applications on a variety of fabrics. The RICOH Ri 100 fits easily on desks and counters, combining with its ease-of-use to make it a perfect fit for environments not traditionally dedicated to print, such as souvenir shops and small businesses. As many organizations and individuals seek ways to expand their portfolios or enhance brand loyalty, the RICOH Ri 100 is a cost-effective way to achieve these goals.

“As Ricoh continues to invest in the industrial print market, we do so with one goal in mind – to make it easier for our customers to grow their businesses,” said John Fulena, Vice President, Commercial and Industrial Printing Business Group, Ricoh USA, Inc. “The RICOH Ri 100 fits perfectly into that mission: it’s affordable; it’s easy to use; it works fast to produce quality, unique applications.”

Businesses, municipalities and other organizations have long recognized the impact of branded t-shirts, canvas bags, pillows and other fabrics, but questions around cost, customization and control have prevented many from taking advantage. The RICOH Ri 100 eliminates those concerns by putting the power of DTG printing directly in the hands of these organizations while allowing for cost-effective one-off and short run prints to help supply meet demand. Users can choose between ready-out-of-the-box Ricoh Design Software to create and print designs or an RPCS driver, which allows users to create designs with their preferred software of their choice before printing.

Additionally, the RICOH Ri 100 is bundled with an intuitive heating system that removes wrinkles from fabric, creating a smooth surface for printing, and then cures the ink after, helping to fix the design in place for long lasting, colorfast prints. The heating unit was designed with simplicity and safety in mind, helping […]

MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh has been named a gold winner for Most Environmentally Responsible Company of the Year in Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.

The award for Most Environmentally Responsible Company of the Year is the latest recognition for Ricoh’s ambitious sustainability efforts, including the global organization’s commitment to using a minimum of 30 percent renewable energy by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050. In 2017, Ricoh USA, Inc. was named ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year as its number of ENERGY STAR certified products increased by 27.2 percent. In addition, Ricoh has programs that extend its sustainable practices beyond its traditional business, including:

• The Ricoh Family Group Eco Excellence Program to educate dealer partners
• The Ricoh Global Eco Action Month to educate employees
• Awarding the Ricoh Sustainability Development Award to a high school student who develops innovations that strengthen environmental sustainability

Each year, Best in Biz Awards’ entrants span the spectrum, from some of the most innovative local start-ups to the most recognizable global brands. The seventh annual program was particularly hotly contested, with more than 650 entries from an impressive array of public and private companies of all sizes and from a variety of industries and geographic regions in the U.S. and Canada. Best in Biz Awards 2017 honors were presented in 65 categories, including Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company, Most Innovative Company, Best Place to Work, Support Department, Executive of the Year, Most Innovative Product, Best New Product, App, Event and Website of the Year.

“Environmental sustainability is a major focus for us at Ricoh, so every benchmark, every milestone, every honor is incredibly encouraging,” said Glenn Laverty, Senior Vice President of Ricoh Americas Marketing and President & CEO of Ricoh Canada. “This particular recognition reinforces that […]

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh today announced that a new IDC MarketScape report noted that Ricoh’s “security solutions portfolio, combined with core competencies in managed services, infrastructure services, workflow services, and software development, help position the firm as one of the leading vendors for addressing security within the print and document environment.” Ricoh was named a Leader in the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment.” This robust services and solutions portfolio has grown out of Ricoh’s global, customer-driven approach to security innovation.

Committed to empowering digital workplaces, Ricoh combines its security services and expertise, experience and training with a portfolio of Ricoh and partner solutions. This portfolio provides a variety of options and needed expertise that helps customers find a solution customized for their unique situation. “Ricoh should also be on the short list when users are looking for a true partner in an ongoing engagement to address evolving technology and compliance changes in real time,” according to the report’s Consider Ricoh When section.

“From our analysis, it is evident Ricoh places a premium on security. Every product and service has been designed from the bottom up with security in mind,” said Robert Palmer, Research Director, Imaging, Printing, and Document Solutions, IDC. “Ricoh has established a broad base of both owned technology and partner solutions to address security concerns for customers of all sizes and industries. Its expansive program includes: device and application security; cybersecurity, including network infrastructure to information security; and protection of data and content. All of this is successfully supported by its global service delivery model, which helps set it apart from many of its competitors.”

The report also recognized Ricoh’s global service delivery model as enabling the company “to deliver consulting services in a standard and consistent manner.”

“At Ricoh, we say that security is in our DNA,” said David Levine, Vice President of […]

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SGIA EXPO, Booth 1351 – Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced that Designtex will become a premier beta site for the just announced RICOH Pro T7210. This newest addition to Ricoh’s Commercial & Industrial Printing Business Group’s portfolio enables businesses like Designtex to handle diverse materials of varied thicknesses such as walls, windows and seating. Attendees of SGIA EXPO October 10-12 in New Orleansare invited to take a look at the new T7210 in Ricoh’s booth 1351.

Designtex, the leading company in the design and manufacturing of applied materials for the built environment, boasts an evolving catalog of more than 8,000 materials. A recognized innovator, the company is known for its rigorous and dedicated approach to research and development of textiles and wallcoverings with reduced environmental impact. Designtex designs are used by corporations, government and private institutions, education, retail, hospitality and healthcare environments, as well as entertainment and sporting arenas in the United Statesand around the world.

“Designtex has high standards for architectural surface customization and we feel strongly that the T7210 will prove to be a significant new platform for the advancement of digitally imaged products,” said Carol Derby V.P. Research & Development, Designtex.

The RICOH Pro T7210 is a wide-format flatbed printer designed to bring low-maintenance reliability and ease-of-use to the decorative-printing market. Leveraging Ricoh’s innovative, patented inkjet printheads, the new RICOH Pro T7210 offers customers the ability to handle diverse materials of varied thicknesses, with support for substrates up to 4.3 inches thick with a print size of 6.9 feet by 10.5 feet. That large print area allows users to print on one four-foot-by-eight-foot board or a variety of pre-cut pieces. A media gap sensor automatically adjusts table height to accommodate media of various thicknesses. These features combine to allow users to print directly on a variety of materials that may traditionally be considered too unwieldy to print on directly, such as […]

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — (SGIA EXPO, Booth 1351) — Ricoh USA, Inc. is celebrating more than 30 years at the forefront of the inkjet industry, a market it continues to revolutionize and redefine. Its commitment to pushing inkjet boldly forward with new applications and offerings is illustrated by many industry-shaping launches including “solid ink” technology, the first-ever Grand Format Billboard printer powered by Ricoh’s inkjet technology, and the first drop on demand inkjet solution for high-volume document production. Ricoh will be celebrating these milestone accomplishments – along with displaying many of the newest inkjet solutions that continue to help customers broaden revenue streams – at SGIA EXPO, October 10-12, in New Orleans. Attendees are invited to take a look at Ricoh, Booth 1351.

Ricoh’s inkjet innovations span an impressive gamut: drop-on-demand piezoelectric printheads used by many vendors around the world due to their speed and efficiency; developments in 3D printing; and leveraging inkjet for new and exciting ways to print on substrates such as metal, wood and other décor. Ricoh’s development of inkjet technology, with the introduction in 1995 of the first Grand Format Billboard printer, enabled developers to replace a “spray gun” approach which delivered print quality improvements four times over (300 dpi compared to 72 dpi). Further advancing inkjet technology are the high temperature operating characteristics of Ricoh “solid ink” technology which enable emerging 3D printing applications, leading to the production of pioneering medical devices such as prosthetics, hearing aids and dental appliances.

When Ricoh’s InfoPrint 5000 debuted in 2007, it was the first inkjet platform to simplify the full color inkjet process due to the speed and efficiency of digital technology. The InfoPrint 5000 proved not only that inkjet was viable, but that its potential was enormous. From there, Ricoh set out to help develop that potential and has done so with its continued development of award-winning continuous feed platforms […]