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Ricoh unveils Intelligent Devices and innovative technologies to meet the evolving needs of the digital workplaceMALVERN, Pa., Jan. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh today announced its first series of intelligent multifunction printers (MFPs) built with innovative technologies to meet the constantly changing needs of digital workplaces – today and in the future. The new RICOH IM C Series is part of Ricoh's new Dynamic Workplace Intelligence approach to deliver continual improvements and ensure technical capabilities evolve in parallel with customer requirements. This new approach forever changes how customers interact with and receive value from Ricoh devices, enabling them to work smarter. This is possible thanks to the company's technology innovation, including the new RICOH Always Current Technology and RICOH Cloud Workflow Solutions powered by the Ricoh Smart Integration platform, among others. "Ricoh's commitment to empowering digital workplaces and building the tools to make it a reality are two of the reasons why Ricoh took home the 'gold' for our Winter 2019 Pick award for Outstanding 45ppm Color Copier MFP and a Winter 2019 Outstanding Achievement in Innovation award for Ricoh Intelligent Scanning. Much of Ricoh's value-add to both direct customers and dealers is based on tailored, scalable solutions that grow with each business to meet its unique needs," said George Mikolay, Keypoint Intelligence's Associate Director of Copiers/Production. "Dynamic Workplace Intelligence, and specifically RICOH Always Current Technology, takes that approach to the next level, giving decision makers granular, day-to-day control and management over the technology and enabling them to work with employees to constantly improve their organization's workflow. This will help keep businesses more competitive in a faster paced world than ever before." RICOH Always Current Technology RICOH Cloud Workflow Solutions Security and Uptime Ricoh's intelligent MFPs leverage onboard encryption, and those equipped with hard drives come standard with DataOverWriteSecurity System (DOSS) to help protect information passed through Ricoh's intelligent devices. Ease-of-use and Customization "Our new Dynamic Workplace Intelligence approach combines a variety of new technology innovations which will enable customers to move along in their digital journey," said Steven Burger, Head of Engineering and Technology Marketing, Ricoh USA, Inc. "They will now be able to automatically add features throughout their MFPs' lifecycle similar to the way a Tesla car is constantly adding features and functions, and we'll deliver this through a subscription-based business model like iTunes or Spotify. Already known for our superior service, we're also using AI and big data to revolutionize how our service team – including Ricoh Family Group dealers – are able to manage and support our customers. All of this combined is another example of Ricoh's continued investment in R&D, with focus on understanding our customer and dealer needs, and our commitment to enhancing the customer experience." Newly improved Smart Operation Panel Intelligent MFP Devices Each device is ENERGY STAR® certified with an EPEAT Gold rating and equipped with a Smart Operation Panel that provides step-by-step video guides for simple maintenance, such as toner or staple replacement. The Default Auto Off timer setting lowers power consumption, running costs and carbon footprint during periods of inactivity. Ricoh's commitment to fostering a more sustainable society is also exemplified with its Take-Back Programs for consumables and equipment – helping to ensure responsible end-of-life process management. The IM C2000 and IM C2500 also have a 100-sheet automatic reversing document feeder (ARDF) for fast copying, scanning and faxing to help get information where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. Meanwhile, the IM C3000, IM C3500, IM C4500 and IM C6000 boast a variety of additional features to meet modern business needs. Their standard single-pass document feeder (SPDF) significantly streamlines information sharing, empowering digital workplaces to more seamlessly collaborate. This SPDF goes above and beyond usual hardware in its class with optional double-feed detection capabilities to help prevent missed pages or jams while still delivering the fastest scanning speeds on the market at 240 images per minute (ipm). The included small document scanner aids workplaces where digitization is a frequent ask, such as accounting departments and education administrative offices. Checks, receipts, note cards and other small documents can be difficult to load correctly into a standard-sized scanner, but this specialized tray removes the guesswork for well-aligned, complete scans on the first try. Additionally, these MFPs can each be equipped with an intuitive, efficient internal multi-folding unit, which allows businesses to bring production of folding brochures and other external-facing materials in house. To learn more about Ricoh's Dynamic Workplace Intelligence and its new intelligent MFPs, visit this webpage or follow the company's social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. | About Ricoh | Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to work smarter. For more than 80 years, Ricoh has been driving innovation and is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2018, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,063 billion yen (approx. 19.4 billion USD). For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com. © 2019 Ricoh USA, Inc. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. Contact: John Greco Tracey Sheehy View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ricoh-unveils-intelligent-devices-and-innovative-technologies-to-meet-the-evolving-needs-of-the-digital-workplace-300781358.html SOURCE Ricoh USA, Inc. |