MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. has announced portfolio enhancements that empower digital workplaces, enabling users to work smarter. These Workstyle Innovation Technologies – ranging from new applications, Smart Support capabilities, Smart Operation Panel updates and device enhancements – help deliver maximum device uptime and increased profitability for both large and small business environments. Additionally, Ricoh’s ongoing innovation has been recognized by the prestigious Buyers Lab awards. Buyers Lab’s Summer 2017 Picks highlighted five Ricoh devices, and Ricoh’s broader portfolio was recognized by Buyers Lab’s PaceSetter awards for MFP Platforms & App Ecosystems.

“As technology continues to advance, the ‘one size fits all’ approach just doesn’t work for customers,” said Randy Dazo, Group Director, Keypoint Intelligence. “Customers need solutions specific to their industry and organization. Ricoh’s approach to delivering customizable products, supported by services designed for the individual customer’s business, allows them to deliver the best possible solutions.”

The black and white RICOH MP 2555 series won “Outstanding 25-ppm Copier MFP.” The device’s Smart Operation Panel and related capabilities helped differentiate it from the competition. This family of Smart Operation Panel-enabled features also helped the case for the RICOH MP 402SPF (“Outstanding MFP for Mid-size Workgroups”), RICOH MP 501SPF (“Outstanding MFP for Large Workgroups”) and RICOH MP 601SPF (“Outstanding Departmental Multifunction Printer”). The RICOH SP 5310DN earned the “Outstanding Departmental Printer” recognition. Its 62-ppm speed, 1200 dpi print quality and media flexibility make it a versatile choice for a department with diverse tasks. The SP 5310DN’s simple, 4-line LCD control panel minimizes the need for training, as well as the risk of productivity-slowing confusion.

Additionally, Ricoh’s blend of software, hardware and services won Buyers Lab’s PaceSetter award for MFP Platforms & App Ecosystems. Buyers Lab’s analysts cited Ricoh’s suite of Integrated Cloud Environment (ICE) apps and their strong integration with the Smart Operation Panel as key differentiators. In its announcement of winners, Buyers Lab cited Ricoh as “one of the pioneers in developing […]

MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. and mindSHIFT Technologies, a Ricoh company, today announced that they are bringing their strategic services portfolio to ILTACON 2017 to help law firms and legal departments drive efficiencies and cost savings. Visitors to booth #411/413 will learn how Ricoh is empowering law practices to transform into law businesses by participating in an immersive workplace experience, seeing firsthand how Ricoh technologies improve operational and workflow efficiencies. In the mindSHIFT booth #415/417, attendees are invited to meet with company services experts who can assist with today’s challenges of migrating to Windows 10 and Office 365, finding the right fit for cloud services and how to manage today’s rapidly evolving application options. ILTACON takes place in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, August 13-17.

At a time when balancing security and usability is a top IT concern for firms,1 the need for proven expertise and trusted services is clear. Ricoh and mindSHIFT will showcase an array of both in the Ricoh Innovation Center (Lagoon L demo room) including:

• Ricoh’s Services:
  • Meeting Room Services from Ricoh provide end-to-end support to help optimize and utilize an organization’s important asset: meeting space. As today’s real estate landscape for law firms evolves, ease of use for managing that space is crucial. At the Ricoh booth, visitors can see how easy it is to book and check the availability of hoteling space and meeting rooms. Beyond simply reserving a room and avoiding scheduling miscommunications, Ricoh’s Meeting Room Services also help firms design and implement collaboration-enhancing communications technologies, such as video conferencing, projectors and Interactive Whiteboards.
  • RICOH Intelligent Delivery Services “unifies the inbox” by revolutionizing the way mail is handled and delivered by digitizing incoming mail. This enables recipients to leverage electronic communications to determine how they receive the mail they want, or reject unwanted mail. The patent-pending service also empowers corporations and law firms to reduce costs from delivering undesired […]
    

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled updates to its user-friendly, secured cloud-based eDiscovery solution, RICOH eDiscovery On Demand, on display at Legaltech 2017. The new analysis and review functions empower users to interact with and filter Electronically Stored Information (ESI) before they review or go into production, helping ensure maximum efficiency while using an intuitive workflow to provide a greater depth of more intelligent analytical information.

Building on RICOH eDiscovery On Demand’s success as an intuitive and effective self-service approach to eDiscovery, these latest developments allow users to now cull their data sets by filtering by keywords, date, file type and duplications, which in turn will drive faster turnaround times and create cost efficiencies.

RICOH eDiscovery On Demand also provides full visibility into the eDiscovery process. As a secured web-based solution leveraging the secured Microsoft®Azure™ Cloud, RICOH eDiscovery On Demand is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, enabling users secured access to its features anywhere, anytime. This includes access to visual dashboards and in-depth status summaries on data being processed. Push notifications keep users updated as projects move through the eDiscovery process, so they’re never out of the loop, even when not actively monitoring.

“Tight discovery deadlines combined with growing volumes of data, can make the eDiscovery process complex,” said David Greetham, Vice President of eDiscovery Sales and Operations, Ricoh USA, Inc. “RICOH eDiscovery On Demand supports efficient eDiscovery processing, culling, review and production at a moment’s notice, and without the infrastructure costs typically associated with a specialized environment. We are excited to be demonstrating these latest developments at Legaltech New York 2017.”

Other innovations showcased in the Ricoh booth (#231) at Legaltech are Ricoh’s Digital Forensic Services, supported by advanced technology and forensically sound tools – including Ricoh’s own patented Remlox™ Remote ESI Collection Tool, and a team of forensics experts inside the first […]

MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled a pair of color multifunction printers (MFPs) designed to help businesses boost productivity and produce professional-quality color output in-house. The versatile RICOH MP C307 and RICOH MP C407 leverage advanced Workstyle Innovation Technology to empower users to do more, such as print, copy, scan, fax, and store information locally and in the cloud, with fewer steps. These information hubs simplify daily tasks by printing and scanning at higher speeds, digitizing large batches of documents with optical character recognition (OCR) for archiving and utilizing Ricoh’s Smart Operation Panel with familiar, easy-to-use shortcuts similar to smartphones and tablets.

The RICOH MP C307 and RICOH MP C407 can produce high quality output, such as presentations, proposals and postcards. The 31-page-per-minute (ppm) RICOH MP C307 and the RICOH MP C407 (36 ppm color, 42 ppm black and white, ideal for larger workgroups that generate higher volumes) can both handle a maximum volume of up to 5,000 pages per month and generate prints at resolutions up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. With scan speeds up to 80 images per minute (ipm) and two-sided scanning via the Single Pass Document Feeder (SPDF), users can quickly and simply digitize information to get it to the right people at the right time via email, the cloud or other collaboration tools. A legal-size platen allows users to scan and share 8.5″ x 14″ stapled documents with minimal interruption to their routine.

Both the RICOH MP C307 and RICOH MP C407 are equipped with Ricoh’s tablet-like 10.1″-wide Smart Operation Panel that enables users to customize workflows and easily move information to other MFPs, offices and workgroups. On-the-go employees can use the RICOH Smart Device Connector app to reap further benefits. The app allows users to copy, print and scan from mobile devices, as well as connect and share files with other Ricoh devices, such as Interactive Whiteboards and projectors. RICOH […]

Ricoh Europe, London, 19 January 2017– Ricoh will showcase its expertise and innovation-led ethos in the production printing space at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2017. At Messe Lucerne, Switzerland from 20 to 23 February, Ricoh will present its continuous feed and cutsheet production presses, as well as recent additions to its growing software solutions portfolio.

The biennial event showcases solutions and practical applications to support fast-paced change in digital printing and finishing. Ricoh will feature the innovative Ricoh ProTM VC60000; demonstrating both roll-to-roll and roll-to-cut finishing capability with dynamic perforation enabled by Hunkeler systems. Also on show will be the Ricoh ProTM C9100 colour cutsheet digital production press.

A broad range of pre-printed and show-produced samples will demonstrate a variety of creative possibilities. This include perfect bound books for the publisher Elwin Street and the guide for the Speed of Light photography exhibition. Posters, postcards, loyalty cards and statements will also be on show. There will also be a direct mail application featuring three different duplex A4 mail pieces output to different devices.

Ricoh’s Digital Book Printing Solution (which is designed to manage the challenges of on demand book printing) with TotalFlow BatchBuilder and an integrated workflow for a direct mail application will also be on display. Furthermore, the automated configuration of imposition and setup of inline finishing using Ricoh ProcessDirector 3.5 will be demonstrated.

Benoit Chatelard, Vice President, Production Printing, Ricoh Europe, says: “By presenting our digital continuous feed and cutsheet print solutions side-by-side we will show how workflows can easily be switched to maximise efficient, colour consistent production. Supported by Ricoh’s dedicated workflow solutions, commitment to research and development and a global service team, visitors will leave Hunkeler Innovationdays with a clear picture of how to enhance their operations by opening new worlds of opportunity with Ricoh.”

Ricoh is also proud to again sponsor the DOXNET lectures and networking event.

MALVERN, Pa., January 12, 2017 – Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled its latest black-and-white device series to help small offices and enterprises work and collaborate more easily and efficiently. The compact, powerful RICOH MP 501SPF and RICOH MP 601SPF multifunction printer (MFP) and RICOH SP 5300DN and RICOH SP 5310DN printer series addresses the need for modern companies to drive maximum productivity and get the most out of their resources – including space. These high-speed, high-volume, low-maintenance, low-cost devices further Ricoh’s commitment to developing new technologies that help customers succeed in the fast-paced new world of work.

To keep up with the pace of most businesses today, devices must have the ability to handle heavy workloads without breaking down. This series achieves just that by operating nearly maintenance-free throughout the life of the device. The RICOH MP 501SPF/MP 601SPF MFPs print at 52 and 62 pages per minute (ppm), respectively, while the RICOHSP 5300DN/SP 5310DN printers print at 52 and 62 ppm.  The full series delivers this power in small footprints, making them ideal for environments where space is at a premium, such as doctors’ offices, education facilities, retail banking and pharmacies.

The RICOH SP 5300DN and RICOH SP 5310DN are especially compact, fitting easily under or on top of desks and counters, such as at point-of-sale locations or in hospitals. Despite their small size, these devices pack an incredible punch, with the 52-ppm RICOH SP 5300DN printing at 1,200 x 600 dpi resolution and the 62-ppm RICOH SP 5310DN printing at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. Both devices boast a maximum paper capacity of 2,600 pages. Additionally, the RICOH SP 5310DN and RICOH MP 601SPF are Ricoh’s first A4 62-ppm devices.

The RICOH MP 501SPF and RICOH MP 601SPF MFPs continue the line’s small-but-powerful trend while operating as the collaboration hub of an organization. These devices are ready-made to use workflow-enhancing […]

MALVERN, Pa., January 12, 2017 – Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled its latest black-and-white multifunction printer (MFP) designed to help today’s businesses enhance worker productivity with fast print speeds, a more powerful processor and increased reliability. Equipped with a 10.1”-wide Super VGA Smart Operation Panel, the RICOH MP 402SPF further helps users more easily, intelligently and reliably get information where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.

The compact RICOH MP 402SPF provides printing, color scanning, copying and faxing for busy workgroups and offices. With a powerful Intel processor, standard 320GB hard disk drive and 2GB RAM, the RICOH MP 402SPF is ready to tackle the most complex jobs and busiest office environments. A compact footprint with fast print speeds of 42 pages per minute (ppm), advanced security and workflows make this MFP ideal for doctors’ offices, insurance agencies and banks.

The Smart Operation Panel, a component of Ricoh’s Workstyle Innovation Technology, enables users to utilize familiar gestures such as swiping, pinching and flicking, to complete tasks just as they do on their smartphones and tablets. It also offers one-click shortcuts for frequently used applications and pre-configured settings to help get jobs done faster. The RICOH Smart Device Connector application initiates printing, scanning, copying and faxing to and from smart devices without requiring a network connection, which further boosts productivity without compromising quality or security.

For busy users, the need for speed is crucial. To address this, the RICOH MP 402SPF enables customers to process and share information quickly, scanning double-sided documents in one pass at up to 80 images per minute (ipm) via its Single-Pass Document Feeder (SPDF) or via shortcuts like ID Card Copy. Even stapled, legal-sized documents scan quickly and easily on the legal-size platen.

In addition to the SPDF and Smart Operation Panel, the hard drive enables users to secure stored […]

Ricoh Europe, London, 09 December 2016 – Ricoh shared expert insights on the changing commercial and enterprise print, direct mail and publishing environments during a series of events at its European Customer Experience Centre (CEC) in Telford, UK

The different sector-themed events, held under the ‘Open New Worlds’ banner, were attended by more than 300 operations from across the EMEA print and communications landscape.

Future opportunities were highlighted by leading external consultants and Ricoh specialists, including:

• Ralf Schlözer, Director, On Demand Printing and Publishing Services, InfoTrends consultants, explaining how commercial printers can add synergistic capabilities to their existing businesses.
• British direct marketing thought leader Brian Thomas, highlighting renewed interest in direct mail supported by Royal Mail data reporting an increased return on investment – to £3.22 for every £1 spent.
• Mike Levaggi of publisher Harper Collins, explaining that change is evolutionary. He predicts the future is global thinking, reduced inventory, and e-publishing for some new authors.
• Ulf Sunnberg of North Bridge Consultancy, revealing that the challenge for in house corporate print operations is proving value, providing a more relevant offer and being proactive.

Benoit Chatelard, Vice President, Production Printing, Ricoh Europe, says, “Print production has changed dramatically. For print service providers, brand marketeers, agencies and publishers, identifying the most successful approach requires greater understanding and collaboration, whether that is for a book, leaflet, bill or direct mail campaign. There is a world of exciting new application opportunities that progressive operations can tap into. The CEC enables these challenges and opportunities to be addressed creatively.”

Ricoh experts presented the latest technology updates and provided advice and recommendations.

Among the attendees was Manfred Sattler, Digital Print Manager at Schmidbauer Druckerei GmbH, Austria, who said: “We are working on a direct mail campaign concept so we were keen to learn more about Ricoh’s data cleansing service /data.mill.” Paul Hepburn, Paramount Printers, UK, commented: “We […]

MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the RICOH Pro C5200s series, a digital color production printer series designed to help reduce print costs for in-house print centers, corporate reprographics departments, print-for-pay and commercial printers. Today’s production print environments must adapt to many customer needs without breaking the bank. The RICOH Pro C5200s and RICOH Pro C5210s achieve this goal by maintaining high print speeds and quality across a wide range of media with a variety of finishing options, helping improve turnaround times and broaden capabilities. These devices boast an affordable price point and require less space, helping them fit easily into these varied environments.

The RICOH Pro C5200s series delivers print power by producing full-color and black-and-white documents at up to 65 and 80 pages per minute (ppm) at 1,200 x 4,800 dpi VCSEL quality.  They support media up to 360 gsm simplex and 300 gsm duplex at 13″ x 19.2″ standard, with optional oversized media support of 13″ x 27.5″. Print quality is boosted further through the use of an enhanced fusing belt, which provides more consistent transfers and toner adhesion on specialty stocks.

“With the RICOH Pro C5200s series, we are helping expand customers’ capabilities so they can serve as a one-stop shop for their clients, whether they’re an in-plant or print-for-pay,” said John Fulena, Vice President, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh USA, Inc. “At Ricoh, we understand that communicators really have to go the extra mile to stand out to their customers, which means they need to equip their shops with the right technology that can do just that. This series is designed to fit easily on our customers’ production floors, within their information flows, and within their budgets.”

With a total paper capacity of up to 8,250 sheets and four paper trays available standard, users can maintain long […]