Ricoh Introduces the Aficio MP 2550B/MP 2550 and MP 3350B/MP 3350 Digital Imaging Systems

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, the leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the Aficio MP 2550B/MP 2550 and MP 3350B/MP 3350 Digital Imaging Systems. Ideal for small and mid-sized businesses, the MP 2550 and MP 3350 models have color scanning capabilities that produce clear images, store documents securely and boost productivity and efficiency.

The MP 2550/MP 3350 models are replacing the MP 2510 and the MP 3010. The Aficio MP 2550 and MP 3350 come standard with monochrome printing, copying and color and black-and-white scanning capabilities out of the box in two pre- configured models -- the SP and SPF (the SPF includes faxing capabilities). The Aficio MP 2550B and MP 3350B come with copying capabilities and have a flexible upgrade path which includes monochrome printing, scanning and faxing that allows features to be added as users' document management needs evolve over time.

The Aficio MP 2550B/MP 2550 and MP 3350B/MP 3350 improve overall productivity with a print speed of 25 pages per minute (ppm) and 33 ppm, respectively. Designed to make professional business documents easier to produce, the MP 2550 and MP 3350 models offer a 1,000-sheet booklet finisher and optional hole-punching -- a Ricoh first for Segment 2 Black & White. These models also include special design features that provide ease of use, such as a Full-Color VGA Control Touch Panel, easy-access paper tray handles and animated menu guidance.

In today's business environment, security plays a crucial role, especially since compliance regulations, such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley, make it necessary to keep confidential records secure. With the MP 2550B/MP 2550 and MP 3350B/MP 3350, administrators can restrict access to the system to only the users who are authorized with Windows/LDAP/Kerberos Authentication. The Locked Print feature is another security function that allows users to protect confidential documents from being seen or accidentally picked up in the output tray by unauthorized parties. For organizations to meet the highest security requirements, customers can also use the DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) to prevent the possibility of reconstructing data from "latent images" on the internal hard drive.

"We are pleased to introduce the Aficio MP 2550B/MP 2550 and the MP 3350B/ MP 3350 as we believe these document imaging systems meet the needs of today's fast-paced business environment," said Michael Hunter, director of product marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "These models incorporate high productivity and security with a low total cost of ownership that our customers have come to expect from Ricoh products."

To enhance organizational efficiency, the MP 2550 and MP 3350 models can store up to 3,000 frequently used documents in its Document Server, where they can be instantly accessed for reprinting, re-faxing or re-scanning. Furthermore, users can prioritize job lists by automatically moving the most critical jobs to the head of the print queue to ensure they are finished first. In addition, the MP 2550 and MP 3350 models offer full-color thumbnail previewing on the control panel that improves productivity and accuracy as users can preview images to confirm that scanned documents are captured correctly prior to distribution.

Equipped with Web SmartDeviceMonitor, these digital imaging systems allow centralized configuration, monitoring and management of multiple connected Ricoh devices. The MP 2550 and the MP 3350 also include auto e-mail notification that sends a report to a designated e-mail address when the machine is not operating at optimum performance levels, maximizing uptime. In addition, the @Remote Intelligent Management System saves administrators time as it automatically places a detailed request for service when needed, eliminating the need for users to initiate service calls, which reduces the total cost of ownership.

The Aficio MP 2550B/SP/SPF models are available at the suggested retail prices of $5,085/$7,035/$8,130 and the Aficio MP 3350B/SP/SPF at $6,435/$8,385 & $9,480, respectively.

To learn more about Ricoh's full line of multifunction products, please visit 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 72-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2006 sales in excess of $17 billion, an 8.4 percent increase over the previous year.

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 2550B/MP 2550 & MP 3350B/MP 3350

    Engine/Copier Specifications

    Configuration                       Console

    Scanning Element                    Flathead with Moving CCD Array Image
                                        Sensor

    Printing Process                    Single Laser Beam Scanning &
                                        Electrophotographic Printing

    Document Feeding                    Optional 50-Sheet ARDF

    Toner                               Dry, Dual Component

    System Memory (std. /max.)          MP 2550B/MP 3350B: 256/512 MB RAM
                                        MP 2550/MP 3350: 768/768 MB RAM

    Hard Disk Drive                     MP 2550/MP 3350: 40 GB standard
                                        MP 2550B/MP 3350B: 40 GB optional

    Copy Resolution                     600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi)

    Grayscale                           256 levels

    Exposure Adjustment                 Manual & Automatic

    Quantity Indicator                  Up to 999

    Original Type                       Book/Sheet

    Maximum Original Size               Up to 11" x 17"

    Paper Size                          5.5" x 8.5" to 11" x 17"

    Paper Type                          Plain Paper, Transparencies,
                                        Envelopes, Cardstock, Recycled

    Warm-Up Time                        14 seconds

    First Copy Speed                    4.5 seconds

    Continuous Copying Speed            MP 2550B/MP 2550: 25 copies
                                        per minute (cpm) (LTR)
                                        MP 3350B/MP 3350: 33 cpm (LTR)

    Recovery Time                       10 seconds (from Auto-Off)

    Power Source                        120V/60Hz

    Dimensions                          24.8" (W) x 25.7" (D) x 27.9" (H)

    Weight                              143 lbs.

    Standard Paper Capacity             500 Sheets x 2 trays, and 100-Sheet
                                        Bypass Tray

    Optional Paper Capacity             500 Sheets x 2 trays or 2,000-Sheet
                                        Large Capacity Tray

    Paper Size                          5.5" x 8.5" to 11" x 17" A5 to A3

    Paper Weight                        16 - 28 lb. Bond/60 - 105g/m2
                                        (Tray 1 and Duplex)
                                        14- 42 lb. Bond/52 - 157g/m2
                                        (Tray 2 and Bypass)

    Standard Output Tray Capacity       500 Sheets (Letter) 250 Sheets
                                        (Legal, Ledger)

    Reduction Ratios                    25%, 50%, 65%, 73%, 78%, 85%,
                                        93%, 100%

    Enlargement Ratios                  121%, 129%, 155%, 200%, 400%

    Zoom                                25% to 400% in 1% increments

    Standard Features                   Auto Magnification, Auto Paper Select,
                                        Auto Tray Switch, Center/Border Erase,
                                        Chapters, Full-Color VGA Touch Screen
                                        Control Panel, Combine Mode, Cover
                                        Insertion, Data Stamp, Directional
                                        Magnification, Electronic/Rotate
                                        Sorting, English Pre-Set Stamps,
                                        Negative/Positive, OHP Slip Sheet,
                                        Page Number Stamp, 10 Job Programs,
                                        500 User Codes

    Requires Hard Disk Drive            8 Job Presets, Background Numbering,
                                        Booklet/Magazine Copy, Document Server
                                        (3,000 file capacity), Series Copy,
                                        User Stamps

    Printer Specifications (Standard on SP/SPF Models)

    Print Speed                         MP 2550B/MP 2550: 25 ppm
                                        MP 3350B/MP 3350: 33ppm

    CPU                                 RM7035C 533 MHz

    Standard Interfaces                 10/100BaseTX Ethernet, USB 2.0

    Optional Interfaces                 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN,
                                        Bluetooth, IEEE 1284, Gigabit Ethernet

    Memory Capacity                     Shared with Copier

    Network Protocol                    TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk

    Utilities                           SmartDeviceMonitor, Web
                                        SmartDeviceMonitor, DeskTopBinder,
                                        Web Image Monitor

    Page Description Language           PCL 5e/6 emulation; Ricoh RPCS Adobe
                                        PostScript3 (Optional)

    Print Resolution                    Up to 600 dpi (2400 x 600 dpi with
                                        smoothing)

    Grayscale                           256 levels

    Fonts for PCL 5e/6                  35 Intellifonts, 10 TrueType,
                                        1 Bitmap and 13 International Fonts

    Fonts for PS3                       136 PostScript Fonts

    Standard Features                   Watermarks, Sample/Locked/Hold/Stored
   (Hard Drive Required)                Print, Encryption

    Scanner Specifications (Standard on SP/SPF Models)

    Scanning Speed B&W/Color            Embedded Scanning: 50/29 images
                                        per minute (ipm) at 200 dpi

    Scanning Resolution                 600 dpi

    Grayscale                           256 levels

    Scan Area                           Up to 11" x 17"

    Standard Interfaces                 10/100BaseTX Ethernet

    Optional Interfaces                 IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN,
                                        Gigabit Ethernet

    Protocol                            TCP/IP, NCP, SMB, SMTP, POP 3,
                                        LDAP, FTP

    Memory Capacity                     Shared with Copier

    File Types                          Single and multi-page TIFF/PDF,
                                        High Compression PDF, Single-page JPEG

    Standard Features                   Embedded Scan-to-Email/HDD/Folder/ URL
                                        and TWAIN


    CONTACT:  Russell Marchetta                 Melissa Einfrank
              Ricoh Americas Corporation        Peppercom
              (973) 882-2075                    (212) 931-6171
              russell.marchetta@ricoh-usa.com   meinfrank@peppercom.com