WEST CALDWELL, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Corporation, the leading
provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the Ricoh(R) AC104, an
all-in-one imaging system that provides advanced copying, printing, scanning,
and faxing solutions enabling documents to be processed efficiently and
effectively. The versatile AC104 is ideal for business environments ranging
from small offices and homes to small workgroups within larger companies.
Many professionals in business today are forced to multitask in order to
meet deadlines. The AC104 helps users meet deadlines in a productive manner,
by providing fast 17 page per minute copying and printing, a standard 250
sheet paper capacity, bypass tray for envelope printing and a 30-sheet
Automatic Document Feeder for the copying and scanning of up to 8.5" x 14"
originals. Convenient for busy professionals, the space efficient AC104
features an easy-to-use, intuitive control panel and easy to maintain All-in-
One Cartridge.
"Ricoh is constantly looking to improve our MFP line by incorporating
state-of-art digital technology and desktop solutions that enhance the end
user's productivity and efficiency," said Hede Nonaka, vice president of
marketing for Ricoh Corporation.
The advanced features of the AC104 include:
* Copying: Users can scan documents into the system and walk away with
their originals while the number of copies that has been selected is
produced. Electronic Sorting eliminates the need to hand collate sets.
Five reduction and four enlargement presets, as well as manual
adjustments enable users to precisely re-size images. Three copy
quality adjustments including Text, Mixed and Photo Modes, in addition
to three contrast adjustments ensure the accurate reproduction of all
original types.
* Printing: The AC104 seamlessly integrates with all of today's popular
operating systems via a Standard USB1.1 (USB cable included) or IEEE1284
Parallel Port. The AC104 prints up to 17 pages per minute and
conveniently print envelopes through the Bypass Tray.
* Scanning: 600 dpi full color TWAIN scanning heightens the AC104's
versatility. Documents up to 8.5" x 14" in size can be scanned, saved
onto the computer, and shared with contacts.
* Faxing: The AC104 has a 3-second-per-page transmission speed with
Priority Transmission allowing for the most important documents to be
sent first. Jobs can be stored in the system's 320-page memory. Remote
Control Panel Software allows users to set up fax system data options,
create and edit Phonebook entries, or view information right from the
PC.
The AC104 is available now for a suggested retail price of $499.
About Ricoh Corporation
Ricoh Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary
of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 68-year-old leading supplier of office automation
equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2003 sales in excess of
$15.7 billion.
Ricoh Corporation is a leading provider of multifunctional document
systems, including color and black & white digital imaging systems, facsimile
products, printers, scanners, digital duplicators and wide format engineering
systems. Additionally, Ricoh offers a wide variety of document and printing
solutions directly and through partners that enhance office productivity and
document workflow.
Ricoh Corporation directly or through its subsidiaries markets and
distributes products in North, Central and South America. For fiscal year
2003, Ricoh Corporation sales exceeded $2.8 billion.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be
accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective
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Ricoh AC104 Product Specifications
Engine Specifications
Configuration Desktop
Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Imaging Process Laser beam scanning/marking & electro-
photographic printing. Dry, mono component
toner development
Output Tray Capacity 150 Sheets
Document Feeding 30-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Copier Specifications
Warm-Up Times Less than 42 seconds
First Copy Speed 12 seconds (Platen); 15 seconds (ADF)
Original Size Up to 8.5" x 11" (Platen); Up to 8.5" x 14" (ADF)
Copy Size 5.5' x 8.5" to 8.5" x 14"
Facsimile Specifications
Circuit PSTN/PBX
Resolution 203 x 98/196, 300 x 300 dpi
Scanning Speed Approximately 8 seconds
Modem Speed 33.6 Kbps
Printer Specifications
Print Speed 17 PPM
Interface USB 1.1; IEEE1284 Parallel Port
RAM Memory Capacity 8 MB Standard
Resolution 300 x 300 dpi/600 x 600 dpi
Scanner Specifications
Scanning Device Color CCD
Resolution 600 dpi
Compatibility TWAIN standard
Maximum Original Size 8.5" x 11" (Platen); 8.5" x 14" (ADF)
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