Up To 90 Pages Per Minute Printing Expands Productivity While Functionality Delivers Superior Performance

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced its new Aficio(R) MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series of black-and-white multifunction products (MFPs). Intended for large, high-volume workgroups, the devices combine speed and quality to ensure top-notch productivity and performance. As a result, the Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 devices are among the most competitive, technologically advanced high-volume MFPs on the market. The series also features an array of advanced functionalities, comprehensive security capabilities and professional finishing options to efficiently manage every aspect of the document workflow from input to management and output.

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series provides exceptional value to customers via faster print speeds, quick warm-up times and larger paper tray capacities to increase day-to-day productivity. With speeds of 60 pages per minute (ppm), 70 ppm, 80 ppm and 90 ppm, respectively, the series gets more done in less time. The series cuts down wait time with warm-up times from Power Off starting at 30 seconds for the Aficio MP 6001, and first copy speeds, ranging from 3.3 seconds to 4.2 seconds (depending on device). Standard paper capacity is an ample 4,300 sheets, including dual front-loading paper trays able to hold 550 sheets each.

With the new 150-sheet color single pass duplex scanner, clocking in with speeds of up to 55 color originals-per-minute and 80 monochrome originals-per-minute, scanning jobs can be completed in a fast and efficient manner. Users can also produce crisp, professional documents with 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, perfect for high quality newsletters, legal documents or patient records. Keeping the environment in mind, the Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series is equipped with standard duplexing to cut down on paper use and energy save mode. Ninety percent of the energy consumed by a copier is used when it is idle; however, with the energy save mode the unit goes into low power mode after 15 minutes of non-use.

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series helps streamline document management by offering features that simply make sense, from document capture and distribution, to storage and management, to cost and assessment. Understanding that different workspaces have different needs, Ricoh equipped the new MFPs with the Java-compatible Software Development Kit (SDK) to enable users to create specialized custom applications. The devices also feature Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to directly search local databases and quickly locate Scan-to-Email addresses. The Stored Print option speeds up the process of reprinting by locking in document configurations without the need to re-process files or re-program settings. Optional facsimile hardware comes equipped with LAN faxing, enabling users to send documents to a fax number directly from the desktop. In addition, incoming faxes can be forwarded to a desktop or network folder, preventing documents from sitting in the fax machine outbox.

"The new Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series is positioned to enhance an already solid Ricoh high-volume product line. We went to great lengths to improve upon existing machines by creating agile MFPs with optimal imaging features," said Ron Potesky, senior vice president, Corporate Communications, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "In particular, with print speeds of 90 ppm, the Aficio MP 9001 offers the necessary speed and productivity workgroups today demand while incorporating various document solutions for greater operational flexibility."

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series gets the job done right with a variety of optional finishing units, enabling businesses to tailor the devices to suit workgroup needs. Customers in legal, financial and educational industries will benefit from the new in-line FD5000 Multi-Fold Unit. The unit offers six different types of folds including Z-Fold, Letter Fold-in (tri-fold), Letter Fold-out (tri-fold), Gate Fold and Double Parallel Fold (four-fold) which enhance Ricoh's current finishing offerings. Users also can produce saddle stitched booklets for students or clients quickly and cost-effectively with the BK5010 Production Booklet Maker. In addition, for proposals, presentations and other professional documents, users can energize black-and-white documents with pre-printed full-color covers using the Cover Interposer.

Understanding that workgroups of all sizes must be vigilant against document theft, Ricoh equipped the Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series with cutting-edge security measures. To maintain productivity without sacrificing security, the devices use a Card Authentication Package, a feature that enables users to authenticate network credentials with the simple swipe of a card, automatically identifying the user and cutting down on the time needed to manually input user information into the MFP's interface. The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series also defends documents against hard drive theft with the DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) which erases latent image data after every print job. Users can encrypt sensitive PDFs and even encrypt PDF transmission to protect documents as they are passed from person-to-person. Unauthorized Copy Control, which embeds a masking pattern that obscures copies if users attempt to duplicate originals, and Locked Print, which only releases documents for output after a user has entered an authorized password, also keep documents confidential and in the hands of approved users.

The Ricoh Aficio MP 6001 has an MSRP starting at $18,000; the Ricoh Aficio MP 7001 has an MSRP starting at $23,000; the Ricoh Aficio MP 8001 has an MSRP starting at $28,000; and the Ricoh Aficio MP 9001 has an MSRP starting at $33,000.

For more information Ricoh products, visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion.

Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products 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 products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

    Ricoh Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series

       Engine/Copier Specifications
    Memory (RAM)                   Basic Models: 512 MB std/1.5 GB max
                                   SP Models: 1.5 GB std/max
    HDD                            160 GB
    First-Copy Speed               MP 6001:             4.2 seconds
                                   MP 7001/MP 8001:     3.5 seconds
                                   MP 9001:             3.3 seconds
    Warm-up Time                   MP 6001/MP 7001:     30 seconds
    (From Power Off)               MP 8001:             60 seconds
                                   MP 9001:             300 seconds
    Copy Speed                     60/70/80/90 copies/minute multiple sets
                                   (Letter LEF)
    Original Size                  Up to 11" x 17"
    Copy Size                      5.5" x 8.5" - 11" x 17"
    Copy Resolution                True 1200 x 1200 dpi
    Grayscale                      256 levels
    Zoom                           24% - 400% in 1% increments
    Standard Paper Capacity        Tray 1: 1,550 sheets x 2 (tandem) = 3,100
                                   (Letter);
                                   Trays 2 & 3: 550 sheets each (user
                                   adjustable)
                                   Bypass: 100 sheets
                                   Total Standard/Max.: 4,300/8,300 sheets
    Paper Weight                   Trays 1 - 3: 14 to 34 lb. Bond
                                   Bypass (Thick Paper Mode): 14 to 110 lb.
                                   Index (216 g/m(2))
    Power Source                   120V/60Hz/20A (Requires dedicated 20A
                                   outlet)
                                   MP 9001: 208-220V/60Hz/20A (Requires
                                   dedicated 20A outlet)
    Dimensions (WxDxH)             27.2" x 31.1" x 45.9"
    Weight                         478.4 lbs.

       Printer Specifications
    CPU                            Intel Celeron M 1.0 GHz
    Print Speed                    MP 6001: 60 ppm
                                   MP 7001: 70 ppm
                                   MP 8001: 80 ppm
                                   MP 9001: 90 ppm
    Memory Capacity                1 GB DDR-SDRAM
    Network Protocol               TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, IPv4, IPv6, SMB, AppleTalk
    PDL                            Standard: RPCS, PCL5e, PCL6
                                   Optional: Adobe PostScript 3
    Print Resolution               PCL5e: 300/600 dpi
                                   PCL6: 600/1200 dpi
                                   PS 3: 300/600/1200 dpi
                                   RPCS: 200/600/1200 dpi
    Drivers                        PCL5e/PCL6: Windows 2000/XP/Server
                                   2003/Vista/Server 2008
                                   XPS Driver: Windows Vista/Server 2008
                                   RPCS: Windows 2000/XP/Server
                                   2003/Vista/Server 2008, Macintosh OS 8.6
                                   and later, Mac OS X Classic, Mac OS X
                                   Native v. 10.1 and later
    Standard Interfaces            10BaseTX Ethernet/100BaseTX Ethernet; USB
                                   2.0
    Optional Interfaces            IEEE 1284 (Parallel); IEEE 802.11a/b/g
                                   (Wireless LAN; Bluetooth; Gigabit Ethernet

       Scanner Specifications
    Scanning Speed                 Color: 55 ipm (simplex)/90 ipm (duplex)
                                   Black & White: 80 ipm (simplex)/ 130 ipm
                                   (duplex)@ 200 dpi 8.5" x 11"
    Optical Resolution             100 dpi - 600 dpi (100 - 1200 dpi with
                                   TWAIN)
    Grayscale                      256 Levels
    Output Format                  Single/Multi-Page TIFF and PDF; Single-Page
                                   JPEG
    Standard Interfaces            Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
    Optional Interfaces            IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Gigabit Ethernet
    Drivers                        Network TWAIN Driver & WIA Driver (download
                                   driver from Web site)
    Scan-to-Email                  Yes (up to 500 addresses per send)
    LDAP Support                   Yes (Version 3)
    Max Stored Destinations        2,000
    Authentication                 SMTP/POP before SMTP
    Scan-to-Folder                 Yes (up to 50 folders per job)
    Protocol Support               SMP, FTP, NCP
    Scan-to-Media                  USB/SD Card

       Facsimile Specifications (Optional)
    Type                           ITU-T (CCIT) G3, Additional G3 (optional)
    Circuit                        PSTN, PBX
    Resolution                     200 x 100dpi (Standard Mode); 200 x 200dpi
                                   (Detail Mode); 400 x 400 dpi (Super Fine
                                   Mode; available with optional SAF memory)
    Modem Speed                    33.6Kbps with auto fallback
    G3 Transmission Speed          Approximately 2 seconds (JBIG)
    Compression Method             MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
    Scan Speed                     0.70 seconds/page (Standard/Detail/Super
                                   Fine Mode; LTR SEF)
    Auto Dialing                   2,000 Quick Dials; 100 Group Dials (500
                                   locations each)
    SAF Memory Capacity            Standard: 4 MB (approximately 320 pages)
                                   Maximum: 28 MB (approximately 2,240 pages)
                                   With memory option
    Additional Modes               Internet Fax by e-mail (T.37), IP Fax
                                   (T.38), LAN Fax, Fax Forward to
                                   E-Mail/Folder, LDAP Support
    Options                        G3 Interface Unit Type 9001 (provides one
                                   additional G3 line; up to two lines may be
                                   added for a maximum of three lines); 32 MB
                                   Memory 400 dpi/SAF

    CONTACT:  Linda Montefusco                   Alyson Buck
              Ricoh Americas Corporation         Peppercom
              (973) 882-2172                     (212) 931-6122
              linda.montefusco@ricoh-usa.com     abuck@peppercom.com

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