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CONTACT: Linda Montefusco Jessy Trejo
Ricoh Americas Corporation Peppercom
(973) 882-2172 (212) 931-6134 Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.com jtrejo@peppercom.com
RICOH INTRODUCES AFICIO SP C231N/ SP C232DN FOR COLOR PRINTING WITHIN HOME OFFICES, SMALL BUSINESSES AND WORKGROUPS
Compact Laser Printers Offer Affordability, Speed & Low-Maintenance
West Caldwell, N.J., May 19, 2009 – Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of its Ricoh Aficio SP C231N and SP C232DN printers. Ricoh’s newest laser printers are an upgrade over the previous Aficio SP C221N and SP C222DN models and offer small workgroups an enhanced control panel and available High Yield supplies. The speed and quality of the Ricoh Aficio SP C231N/ SP C232DN allow users to produce vibrant color prints at a rate of 21 pages-per-minute.
Affordability is a key characteristic of Ricoh’s new color laser printers. The printers are low-cost network ready devices that come complete with numerous time-saving innovations that help any business operate smoothly. The Aficio SP C231N/ SP C232DN are versatile enough to handle all media types with maximum efficiency and image quality including labels and envelopes. Furthermore the laser printers offer users a low total cost of ownership with High Yield All-In-One print cartridges which help reduce per-page costs and offers three times as much toner as their predecessors. With the All-In-One print cartridges users can replace supplies in seconds as the individual All-In-One cartridges snap in and out for easy replacement and since the cartridges also house imaging parts and supplies that can wear out, changing a cartridge instantly refreshes image quality. When the cartridges are replaced users
can return the depleted cartridges for recycling at no added cost.
“Ricoh believes that successful businesses regardless of size need to have reliable office products like the Ricoh Aficio SP C231N and SP C232DN laser printers that can deliver speed, productivity and quality consistently,” said Matt Sakauchi, vice president of the Office Printer Business Group (OPBG), Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Our new entry level color printers further demonstrate our commitment to bringing innovative technology to market that provides businesses with a low total cost of ownership and offer sustainable features that support our environmental vision.”
Engineered with the needs of small businesses in mind, the Ricoh Aficio SP C231N/ SP C232DN laser printers are easy to install and maintain. The compact printers fit anywhere space is limited due to their innovative full front access design which allows access to paper trays, paper path and easy access to supplies through the top loading design. Additionally the improved 2-line LCD control panel simplifies product set-up and offers an intuitive menu that allows users to easily configure network printing, change paper settings and view supply levels.
The Aficio SP C231N and C232DN are available at the suggested retail price of $559 and $669 respectively. For more information about the Aficio SP C231N, SP C232DN, or any other Ricoh products or 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 C231N/SP C232DN Specifications
Main Unit Specifications
Aficio SP C231N/ SP C232DN
Part # 406505/ Part # 406506
Configuration
Desktop
Technology
Laser beam scanning, color electro-photographic printing with mono-component toner development 4 tandem drum method
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi (Default)
(Speed mode)
1200 x 600 dpi equivalent (Standard Mode)
2400 x 600 dpi equivalent (Fine Mode)
Print Speed (Letter)
Black & white : 21 pages-per-minute (All modes)
Full-color: 21 pages-per-minute (All modes)
First Print Speed
14 seconds or less
Warm-Up Time
48 seconds or less
Maximum Paper Size
8.5” x 14”
Standard Paper Supply
250-Sheet Tray + 1-Sheet Bypass Tray
Optional Paper Supply
500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit
Maximum Paper Capacity
751 sheets
Output Capacity
150 sheets (Face down)
Duplex
SP C231N: Manual
SP C232DN: Automatic (Approx. 60% productivity)
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”), Half Letter (5.5” x 8.5”), A5 (5.8” x 8.3”), A6 (4.2” x 5.8”), B6 (5.0” x 6.9”), Custom (Width: 3.5” – 8.5”, Length: 5.8” – 14”)
Paper Weight
Standard Tray and Bypass Tray; 16 – 40 lb. Bond/ 83 lb. Index (60 – 160 g/m2)
Acceptable Paper Types
Standard Tray and Bypass Tray: Plain Paper, Recycle Paper, Envelopes, Thick Paper, Labels, Thin Paper, Color Paper, Preprinted Paper, Pre-punched Paper, Letterhead, Bond Paper & Card Stock Optional Paper Feed Unit: Plain Paper, Recycle Paper
Dimensions
15.7” x 17.7” x 12.6”
(400 mm x 450 mm x 320 mm)
Weight
50.7 lb. (23kg) Including consumables
Power Requirement
120 V, 60Hz
Max. Power Consumption
1,300W or less
Energy Saver Mode
15W or less
Safety Regulations
UL60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B ENERGY STAR: Color Printer – Tier 1 (SP C232DN only)
Print Controller Specifications
CPU
300MHz
Memory
128 MB RAM standard,
640 MB RAM maximum
Standard Interfaces
SP C231N: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX SP C232DN: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB Host Interface for PictBridge™
Optional Interface
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless
Fonts
80 HP fonts
Network Protocols
TCP/IP AppleTalk, IPX/SPX
Printer Languages/ Drivers
PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3 emulation
Supported Environments
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003/2008, Mac OS X v. 10.2.8 – 10.5 Novell Netware v. 4x + Citrix MetaFrame UNIX (Ricoh Filter Phase11)
Software Utilities
Web Image Monitor, Smart Organizing Monitor
Controller Options
256 MB Memory Unit
Type F Part # 003310MIU
512 MB Memory Unit
Type F Part # 003311MIU
Wireless Adaptor SX-2500CG
Part# 100118FNG
Network Interface
10/100Base-TX (Auto detection)
Wireless LAN Type
IEEE 802.11 b/g
Protocol Support
TCP/IP
Wireless Security
WEP (64/128), SSID, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
Configuration
Via Web Browser
Dimensions (WxDxH)
5.4” x 4.4’ x 1.4” (138 mm x 114 mm x 36mm)
Weight
6 oz. (170g)
Power Source
AC Adaptor (100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz)
Hardware Accessories
Paper Feed Unit Type TK1010
Part # 406019
Capacity
500 sheets
Paper Size
Letter, A4 (8.3” x 11.7”)
Paper Weight
16 – 28 lb. Bond (60 – 105 g/m2)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
16” x 18” x 5.08” (400 mm x 450 mm x 127 mm)
Weight
13.2 lb. (6kg)
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