Danvers, MA – April 22, 2008 – RISO, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high speed printers and
duplicators, announced today the introduction of two new series of digital duplicators: the CZ
and EZ series. The new EZ series, which includes the EZ220, EZ390 and EZ590 models, are
designed to enhance productivity, print quality and offer a host of features not previously
possible with traditional office printing equipment. The CZ180 is also being introduced as the
first model in the new CZ series.
With their adaptability and easy-to-use design, RISO’s digital duplicators reduce operating and
capital costs, which have earned the entire product line the distinction of an ENERGY STAR
rating for low energy use. The new CZ and EZ models are designed to meet the needs of
organizations that require versatile spot color and monochrome printing while also being costeffective.
Hundreds of thousands of customers currently use RISO digital duplicators as
production printers in high volume environments.
“This new line of digital duplicators will continue the RISO tradition of offering our customers a
better, more efficient alternative to traditional photocopying,” said David Murphy, Vice President
of Marketing for RISO, Inc. “These new models will deliver innovative methods of managing
and diversifying our customers’ in-house printing capabilities, while delivering a product with
exceptional print quality at a truly affordable price.”
The highlights of these new digital duplicators include:
CZ180: Designed as an entry-level spot color digital duplicator for schools, this model
offers 300 dpi imaging, legal-sized imaging and printing, ADF scan top, and an LED
keypad user panel in a compact, table-top device. RISO’s CZ180 is a compact and
easy-to-use digital duplicator for those requiring low-cost, versatile, on-demand
duplicating.
EZ220: Intended for use by schools, churches and small associations that require spot
color and monochrome printing solutions, the EZ220 digital duplicator offers 300 dpi
imaging, legal-sized imaging and printing, glass platen and an intuitive LED keypad user
panel. Print quality is improved through new tone smoothing and enhancements made
to numerous modes including books shadow, pencil, auto base and duo.
EZ390: Developed for mid-size customers such as churches and schools that require
ledger-sized printing and scanning, this digital duplicator offers 600e dpi imaging, glass
platen and an intuitive LCD touch panel interface.
EZ590: Designed for businesses and organizations such as schools, churches and inplants
that require more sophisticated controls with easier access, this fully loaded
ledger-sized digital duplicator with built-in GDI controller offers 600e dpi imaging, 11” x
17” printing and scanning, glass platen and an LCD touch panel interface. The model
also features USB 2.0 PC interface, USB Flash Print and RISO USB Print Manager.
All these light production printers above are equipped with RISO’s i Quality System for optimum
performance. The EZ line features integrated User Management, RISO Print Count Viewer, ID
Counter Report and Meter Reports. In addition, both the CZ and EZ models are designed to be
environmentally friendly. Like all RISO digital duplicators, these new models are ENERGY
STAR compliant. With low power consumption, eco-friendly soy ink, and natural-fiber masters,
RISO’s digital duplicators are a sound environmental choice.
To Request more information about RISO’s complete suite of digital printing solutions, call 1-
800-876-7476, or visit the Web site at http://us.riso.com
About RISO, Inc.
RISO, Inc., headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of RISO
Kagaku Corporation, Japan's leading manufacturer and distributor of production printers, digital
duplicators and supplies. RISO sells high-speed color and monochrome printing solutions
throughout the Americas. RISO's high-speed color printers provide fast and affordable full color
digital printing for everyday communications, at speeds of up to 120 pages per minute. Its line
of digital duplicators includes one- and two-color systems that reliably produce millions of
copies, are environmentally friendly, and are easy and inexpensive to use.
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Contact: David Murphy
978-739-3687
dmurphy@riso.com
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