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CONTACT: Linda Montefusco Andrew Stein
Ricoh Americas Corporation
(973) 882-2172 (212) 931-6190 linda.montefusco@ricoh-usa.com astein@peppercom.com
RICOH INTRODUCES NEW FULL-FEATURED AFICIO SP C231SF/SP C232SF AND AFICIO SP C311N/SP C312DN FOR SMALL OFFICE MARKET
Color Multifunction Products and Printers Designed to Maximize Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership
West Caldwell, NJ, March 19, 2009 — Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the addition of four new products – the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF color multifunction printers (MFPs), and the Aficio SP C311N/SP C312DN color laser printers – designed for small and medium-size office environments. These products combine high-end features, fast color print speeds and a compact footprint to provide users with highly efficient document solutions that lowers a business’s total cost of ownership.
All four products offer quick print speeds for both color and black-and-white jobs, with the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF producing 21 pages-per-minute (ppm) and the Aficio SP C311N/SP C312DN printing at 26 ppm. Along with improved output speeds, a new higher yield All-in-One print cartridge greatly reduces per-page costs and the time spent on maintenance interruptions.
To boost overall productivity, users can print presentations and other critical business documents in crisp color, with resolutions of up to 2400 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi). In addition, the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF has a 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, which quickly scans a document to reduce the time spent during multi-page copying, scanning and faxing projects.
“Understanding the economic strains on small businesses today, we strive to provide our customers with affordable solutions that do not sacrifice a top level of quality,” said Matt Sakauchi, vice president of the Office Printer Business Group (OPBG), Ricoh Americas Corporation. “With the introduction of the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF and the Aficio SP C311N/SP C312DN, we are providing customers with intuitive technologies in a compact package that lower a business’s cost of operations. With the ability to handle almost any document need, these are some of the most affordable desktop color MFPs and printers available on the market.”
Building upon Ricoh’s environmental sustainability platform, the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF and the SP C311N/SP C312DN offer fast warm-up times, as well as Energy Saver mode that helps “green” the office by greatly reducing power consumption when the machine is idle. Users are also encouraged to participate in the toner recycling program, where consumers can send their used cartridges back to Ricoh for easy and cost-free recycling. In addition, duplex output is standard for the Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF and SP C312DN, which cuts paper usage in half for multi-page business documents.
The Aficio SP C231SF and the SP C311N both have an MSRP of $899. The Aficio SP C232SF has an MSRP of $999 and the SP C312DN carries an MRSP of $1,149. For more information about these and all other Ricoh products and solutions, 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 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2007 sales in excess of $22 billion, a 7.3 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.
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Ricoh Aficio SP C231SF/SP C232SF Specifications
General Specifications
Memory
SP C231SF – 128 MB RAM
SP C232SF – 256 MB RAM standard/512 MB RAM maximum (shared)
Technology
Laser beam scanning electrophotographic printing with mono-component toner development
Printing Speed
21ppm color and B&W
Warm-up Time
48 seconds
First Copy Time
14 seconds
Print Resolution
600 x 600 dpi (Speed mode)
1200 x 600 dpi equivalent (Standard mode)
2400 x 600 dpi equivalent (Fine mode)
Copy Resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Duplex Printing
Standard
Dimensions (WxDxH)
16.54” x 19.41” x 18.74
Weight
66.14 lb/30 kg
Standard paper Capacity
250-sheet paper tray, 1-sheet bypass tray
Optional Paper Capacity
500-sheet paper feed unit
Maximum Paper Capacity
751 sheets
Output Capacity
150 sheets (face down)
Acceptable Paper Sizes
Standard Tray and Bypass Tray: Letter (8.5” x 11”), A4 (8.3” x 11.7”), EXE (7.25” x 10.5”), B5 (6.9” x 9.8”), Legal (8.5” x 14”), Custom (Width: 3.6” – 8.6”, Length: 5.9” – 14.24”)
Optional Paper Feed Unit: Letter (8.5” x 11”) and A4 (8.3” x 11.7”)
Paper Weight
Standard and Bypass Tray: 16-40 lb. Bond/83 lb. Index
Optional Paper Feed Unit: 16-28 lb. Bond
Power Requirements
120V, 60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption
1,300W
Energy Saver Mode
SP C231SF: 20W
SP C232SF: 25W
Standard Connectivity
10/100Base-TX Ethernet, USB 2.0,
Optional Connectivity
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Printer Languages
SP C231SF: DDST (GDI)
SP C232SF: PCL 5c/6, PostScript 3 emulation
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, IPP
Scanner Specifications
Scanning Modes
Full-Color and 256-level grayscale
Scanning Resolution
Scanner: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (optical)
Driver: Up to 19200 x 192000 dpi (interpolated)
Scanning Speed
B&W: Less than 5 seconds per page (LTR @ 300dpi)
Full-Color: Less than 10 seconds per page
Scan Area
Via Platen: Up to 8.5” x 11.7”
Via ADF: Up to 8.5” x 14”
Utilities & Drivers
TWAIN Driver, Presto!, PageManager
Protocol Support
TCP/IP, SMB
File Formats
TIFF, PDF, JPEG
Scanning Features
TWAIN/WIA
Scan-to-Email
Scan-to-Folder
Scan-to-FTP
Scan-to-OCR
Facsimile Specifications
Circuit
PSTN, PABX
Compatibility
ITU-T Group 3
Resolution
Standard Mode: 200 x 100 dpi
Fine Mode: 200 x 200 dpi
Compression Method
MH/MR/MMR
Scanning Speed
Less than 5 seconds per page
Modem Speed
33.6 Kbps with auto fallback
Transmission Speed*
G3: 3 seconds per page
Memory
Up to 100 pages
Memory Backup
1 hour
One-Touch/Speed Dials
20 One-Touch/50 Speed Dials
Facsimile Features
Auto Redial (After 5 minutes)
Auto Answer (1-99 rings; Default 1-5 rings)
Auto/Manual/Substitute Reception
Answering Machine Interface
Error Correction Mode
Image Reduction
Memory/Immediate Transmission
PC Fax (Windows only)
Serial Broadcasting (100 locations)
Smoothing
*Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 in Standard mode
Ricoh Aficio SP C311N/SP C312DN Specifications
General Specifications
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi (default), 1200 x 600 dpi, 2400 x 600 dpi
Printing Speed
B/W: 26 ppm (Letter)
FC: 26 ppm (Letter)
First Print Speed
13.5 sec. or less
Auto Duplex
SP C312DN only
Standard Paper Capacity
500 sheets
Bypass Tray
100 sheets
Optional Paper Feed Unit
500 sheets (one Paper Feed Unit may be added)
Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 1,100 sheets
Output Capacity
150 sheets (face down)
Acceptable Paper Sizes
Standard Paper Trays: Letter (8.5” x 11”) to Legal (8.5” x 14”), A4 (8.27” x 11.69”), B5 (6.93” x 9.84”)
Bypass Tray: 3.56” x 5.85”, to 8.5” x 14”, A4 (8.27” x 11.69”), A5 (5.8” x 8.3”), B5 (6.93” x 9.84”), Banners (up to 8.5” x 35”)
Optional Paper Feed Unit: Letter
Acceptable Paper Weights
Standard Tray and Optional Paper Feed Unit: 16 – 28 lb. Bond (60 – 105 g/m2); Bypass Tray: 16 – 53 lb. Bond/ 110 lb. Index (60 – 200 g/m2); Duplex Unit: (SP C312DN only): 16 – 28 lb. Bond (50 – 105 g/m2)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
15.8” x 18.9” x 15.2”
Weight
61.73 lb (28.0 kg)
Warm-Up Time
30 sec. or less
Power Source
120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum: 1300W or less
Energy Saver: 15W or less
Safety Regulations
UL60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B device, Energy Star Color Printers – Tier 1 (SP C312DN only)
Memory
128 MB standard/640 MB maximum
Technology
Laser beam scanning, color laser electrophotographic printing with monocomponent toner development, 4-drum method
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