Pharos Systems Announces Integrated Solution for Ricoh MFPs
Pharos Systems today announced the launch of the Pharos iMFP for Ricoh, a completely integrated solution for Ricoh multifunction printers (MFPs). This solution harnesses the power of Pharos Blueprint® Enterprise and Pharos Uniprint® from the touchscreen control panel of selected Ricoh MFPs, enabling a single device to offer Pharos-powered authentication, print release, and chargeback along with the MFP's native print, copy, scan, fax, and e-mail capabilities.
Rochester, N.Y. (PRWEB) January 28, 2009 -- Pharos Systems International, the leading provider of software for smarter printing, today announced the launch of the Pharos iMFP for Ricoh, a completely integrated solution for Ricoh multifunction printers (MFPs). This solution harnesses the power of Pharos Blueprint® Enterprise and Pharos Uniprint® from the touchscreen control panel of selected Ricoh MFPs, enabling a single device to offer Pharos-powered authentication, print release, and chargeback along with the MFP's native print, copy, scan, fax, and e-mail capabilities.
With the Pharos iMFP for Ricoh, users authenticate themselves by swiping their ID card or typing their username/password on a virtual keyboard. Pharos Secure Release Here™ gives users the freedom to walk up to any iMFP and select the jobs they wish to print using the Pharos print release screen displayed on the touchscreen. The iMFP can also be configured to enable users to select a cost center for their print/copy jobs.
The Pharos iMFP for Ricoh solution has passed Compatibility Testing offered by the Ricoh Developer Program. It is currently available on the following Ricoh Aficio MFPs:
Aficio MP 2550
Aficio MP 3350
Aficio MP 4000
Aficio MP 5000
Aficio MP C2000
Aficio MP C2050
Aficio MP C2500
Aficio MP C2550
Aficio MP C2800
Aficio MP C3000
Aficio MP C3300
Aficio MP C3500
Aficio MP C4000
Aficio MP C4500
Aficio MP C5000
Aficio MP C6000
Aficio MP C7500
Pharos Systems is a Platinum member of Ricoh Americas Corporation's Technology Alliance Program, comprised of third party software and hardware companies that specialize in solution offerings that complement Ricoh hardware and software technologies. Pharos Systems is also a Platinum Plus member of the Ricoh Independent Solutions Vendor Program.
About Pharos Systems International, Inc. (www.pharos.com)
Founded in 1992, Pharos Systems provides software for smarter printing to corporate enterprises and educational institutions. Thousands of customers in over 24 countries are currently benefiting from managed printing environments that are cost effective, sustainable, and secure thanks to solutions from Pharos Systems.
About Ricoh Americas Corporation (www.ricoh-usa.com)
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., 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 markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America directly or through its network of authorized dealers
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