JP 4500 Duplicator coming soon

Gestetner version of the brochure is at the uploads section for posting in the documents area.
MSRP is as follows:
JP4500 (CP6244) $9995
Type 45L Color Unit $1025
Type 40 Controller $2195
(Same DF, cabinet and platen as JP3000 (5430))
Masters $175/bx (2 rolls)
Black Ink $92 (5x600cc)
Color Ink $126
Available colors - red, blue, brown, green, navy, purple, gray, yellow, teal, maroon, orange
I'll post more info when I get some.
Cheers,
Jim Stocker

Latest update is that Japan has pulled this unit from the production line temporarily. No idea why, apparently there are ~300 units stateside. Therefore launch date pushed back to unknown date.
Cheers.

Received the launch packages yesterday. Attached is the LDP price list. I'm excited about this new HQ technology.
Cheers.

01/14/2004 By: www.bta.org

Ricoh Corp. has introduced the Ricoh Priport JP4500. A high-volume digital duplicator that provides publishing features, computer connectivity and a low cost per page, Ricoh describes the Priport JP4500 as "ideal for schools, non-profits or any businesses lookingfor high print quality at a low cost."
The JP4500 is equipped with a retry paper feed mechanism. From bond and NCR paper to construction stock, the Priport JP4500 can handle sheets up to 11-inch by 17-inch and envelopes 10 inches by 13 inches. The duplicator also features print pressure sensors on the print rollers that gauge three major factors ? speed, temperature and humidity ? adjusting the roller's pressure to optimize print quality. The ink control produces crisper images and manages ink delivery to improve consumption and enable more prints per cartridge.


Additional features include:
Control of the printed image ? User-selected image tuning adjustment for letter, photo, letter/photo auto separation and tint image printing allow for enhanced control of the printed image.
Economy ? At 4,000 prints per master, the JP4500 masters achieve twice the run life of typical digital duplicators. For print runs from 50 to 4,000 copies, reports Ricoh, the JP4500 costs less per print than copiers or laser printers.
Easy Spot Color Printing ? The Priport JP4500 systemfeatures a lightweight slide out cylinder, which can be easily changed to produce impressions with color.
The duplicator also features enhanced controller connectivity. With optional network controllers, it can print from virtually any connected Windows, Macintosh or network operating system. The JP4500 is now available at a suggested retail price of $9,995.