selling external vs embedded controllers

External Windows PC over embedded controller in general:
Ricoh's standard Windows PC can be repaired or updated by the customer, dealer technician or PC dealer in case of PC issue.

Faster repair or swap with a standard PC in case of PC failure.

If the Ricoh's PC has an issue, offline copying capability is not affected. Internal controllers will typically be fully incapacitated until the issue is repaired.

User controllable virus protection

User controllable Operating System updates

Convenient controlling PC for easiest Scan editing, file storage & retrieval without affecting network traffic or resources

Convenient controlling PC makes it easy to copy a file to a USB drive or burn a CD or edit a scanned drawing

Convenient controlling PC next to the plotter makes it easy to walk up and print a file from CD, USB driver or floppy.

Convenient to view details or edit a large sized scanned image on the Controller PC's monitor

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If the Ricoh's PC has an issue, offline copying capability is not affected. An internal controller will typically incapacitate everything, including offline copying, until the internal PC issue is repaired