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Ichimura's first major innovation was the RicohFlex III. Introduced in 1950, this was the world's first mass-produced twin-lens reflex camera. This level of technological innovation was very significant and gives us an important insight into Ichimura's vision and ambitions for the future. He followed with many other innovations, like the 1955 introduction of our first desktop copy machine, the Ricopy 101. In 1973 we introduced the world's first fully-digital facsimile machine, the RIFAX 600S.

Ricoh Picks Up INGEDE Certification

Ink firm Ricoh has gained an accreditation from the International Association of the Deinking Industry (INGEDE). The firm picked up the certification after it proved that toner from its digital colour printing press portfolio can be removed from paper during the recycling process. As well as this, the ink specialist has announced that its printing activity at drupa 2012 will be carbon neutral due to the use of the Ricoh Carbon Balanced Printing Programme. Graham Moore, business development director for Ricoh Europe's production printing business group, said: "Ricoh is at the forefront of providing the tools, services and certified products that make an environmentally responsible printing business easier to achieve than ever before." His remarks come after the Office Depot Small Business Index found that 72 per cent of small businesses are looking to lower their carbon footprint by decreasing waste, whereas 61 per cent are planning to buy energy efficient products. Posted by Canzil Ahmed.

Ricoh Announces New Pro L4000 Printers

Ricoh has announced its new Ricoh Pro L4000 (TM) series of printers, which use durable latex ink in a number of colours. This type of ink has a low environmental impact because of its aqueous nature and is available in colours such as light cyan, light magneta and white. In addition, the devices feature jetting print head technology, enabling three different drop sizes to be used at one time. Peter Williams, executive vice president of Ricoh Europe and head of Ricoh's production printing business group, said: "The Ricoh Group has been at the forefront of inkjet technology research and development for many years and now the time is right to launch an extremely competitive large format inkjet printer range." News of Ricoh's new printers comes after Epson launched its WorkForce models. These have been built to meet the requirements of small and medium-sized businesses, with the Epson WorkForce WF-7011 colour A3 single function printer and the WorkForce WF-7511 printers being the first to be released. Posted by Johnny McMaster.

Ricoh Reveals Net Loss For Fiscal Year

Printer company Ricoh has revealed that it fell into a net loss for the last fiscal year, marking the first time it has happened since the company was listed. The combined effects of the disasters in Japan and Thailand were cited as reasons for it, with the ink company recording a net loss of 44.6 billion yen (£340 million), compared to a profit of 19.6 billion yen in the previous year, reports MarketWatch. Ricoh has confirmed that, in an effort to improve sales, it will spend 11 billion yen to improve its printer toner production capacity at one of the plants of its subsidiaries in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is expected that this new production stream will launch in June next year. This news comes after HP signed a deal to launch a new manufacturing facility in Chongqing, China. The factory aims to produce 60 million inkjet and laser printers every year, following three building stages, which are expected to be completed in two to three years. Posted by Canzil Ahmed.

New Ricoh Aficio Printer Ink Device Fits In With The Firms MDS Strategy

The new Aficio SP 4310N monochrome laser printer from Ricoh fits in with its managed document services (MDS) strategy. This is according to the company, which claims the black and white machine will produce cost-effective prints for users and help reduce energy usage in firms. On top of this, the latest device includes a Toner Saving Mode, designed to increase ink cartridge yields for users. Furthermore, the SP 4310N is ENERGY STAR compliant and also comes with an optional Automatic Duplexing system that allows consumers to produce two-sided prints. Recently, EFI announced that its Fiery E-41A server is available for Ricoh's Pro C651 EX, C751 EX and C751 colour printer ink solutions. The firm claims the latest technology can provide users with superior printer ink quality and ease of use on the devices. John Henze, vice president of Fiery marketing at EFI, said: "Together with the powerful features of the new Ricoh Pro line-up, customers with varying degrees of digital print experience can take advantage of Fiery technology to produce eye-catching documents with ease.” Posted by Canzil Ahmed.

Ricoh Unveils Its New ProTM C751 Series Printer Ink Range

Printer ink firm Ricoh has unveiled its new range of ProTM C751 Series digital print presses at Stationers' Hall for the UK market. The company claims its latest devices can provide users with best-in-class ink resolutions and accurate documents through its innovative VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) technology. On top of this, Ricoh noted that there are three models available in its new printer ink production printer range, including the Pro C651EX and ProC751EX scanner machines and the Pro C751 printer only product. Stephen Palmer, production print director at Ricoh, said: "Adding the Pro C751 Series expands our ability to meet the needs of the important light production sector, helping clients to achieve their business development goals and manage operational efficiency." He stated that the latest technology can offer many businesses benefits within the fast-changing printer ink marketplace. Recently, Ricoh's Process Efficiency Index revealed that almost a third of UK companies still lose important documents during the production process and a fifth do not have an audit trail facility. Posted by Johnny McMaster

Taws Printers Invests In Two Ricoh Ink Devices

Taws Printers has completed its investment in two printer ink products from Ricoh to help strengthen its document production processes. The firm has bought a Ricoh Pro C901S Graphic Arts Edition colour press and a pro 907EX black-and-white device to boost its digital operations Vish Patel, owner of Taws Printers, added: "We have been closely monitoring Ricoh's progress in the professional print sector and believe the company has an understanding of the digital print requirements an existing litho print supplier needs." Professional print solutions marketing manager at Ricoh, Karen Lawrence, said that the firm has worked for a number of years with Taws Printers to deliver efficient presses to improve the company's document workflows. Ricoh's customer sustainability programme recently won the top prize in the European Foundation for Quality Management's (EFQM) Sustainability Good Practice Competition. According to the EFQM judging panel, it received the honour for its excellent ethical mindset, clear values and high standards in improving printer ink environments. Posted by Jamie Foster.

Printer Ink Firm Ricoh Wins Oekom Research Prime Status

Printer ink firm Ricoh has been awarded 'Prime' status by oekom research for its product reusability and recycling work. The company was honoured with the accolade after implementing an ambitious programme to reduce the energy consumption of its devices and trying to extend the life of its products. On top of this, Ricoh has stated that by 2050, it aims to reduce its environmental impact by 87.5 per cent when compared to its levels in 2000. The head of corporate social responsibility at Ricoh, James Deacon, added: "We are delighted to be independently recognised by oekom research for our activities, and pledge to further our commitment to society and the environment.” Recently, the ink manufacturer Ricoh released a new A4 desktop printer, which it claims is highly productive, reliable and affordable. The firm's Aficio SP 4310N is a black-and-white device designed specifically for small offices and workgroups in large organisations. Posted by Jamie Foster.

Ricoh Launches Its Latest Aficio SP 4310N Printer Ink Product

Ricoh has launched a new reliable and affordable black and white A4 desktop printer ink product. The Ricoh Aficio SP 4310N printer has been designed for small offices and large companies. It claims the new device can print up to 36 pages per minute after a warm-up time of less than 19 seconds. Robert Brown, product marketing manager at Ricoh, said: "The Aficio SP 4310N offers high productivity at an affordable price, making it a great investment for a cost-conscious small office. Its low total cost of ownership is due to an attractive purchase price, long life of consumables, and minimal energy consumption." Recently, Infosource revealed that Ricoh's share of the production print market leaped from 22.1 per cent to 33.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2011. The printer ink firm claims this success comes down to having a wide variety of products like the Pro C900 combined with the company's high-quality service ethics and its Business Driver Programme. Posted by Barry Ashmore

Ink Firm Ricoh Grows In Popularity In The Production Printing Market

Ink firm Ricoh has improved its position in the production printing market, according to figures from Infosource. The firm's report revealed that Ricoh's share of this sector has leaped from 22.2 per cent to 33.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2011. Stephen Palmer, production print director at Ricoh, said: "Print service providers in the commercial and corporate sectors have confirmed Ricoh as their brand of choice. "The Ricoh Pro C900, combined with our service ethic and Ricoh Business Driver Programme, proved to be an ideal asset in the print room." Recently, ink firm Ricoh won the European Foundation for Quality Management's (EFQM) Sustainability Good Practice Competition for its customer focussed Sustainability Optimisation Programme. The EFQM awarded Ricoh with the honour because of the firm's ethical mindset, clear values, high standards and organisational behaviour in providing the best product for their consumers and clients while ensuring that their products were as innovative and eco-friendly as possible. Posted by Jamie Foster

Consolidated Graphics Install 5 New Ricoh C901 Printer Ink Devices

Consolidated Graphics has installed five new Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition colour printer ink systems. The company noted that the devices will provide superior quality prints and faster turnaround times to meet customer demands and needs. Brian Balow, vice president in production sales at Ricoh, said: "The Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition provides customers with exceptional colour quality, extensive finishing options, and complete end-to-end workflow solutions." Ric Davis, executive vice president of purchasing and operations at Consolidated Graphics, added that the latest products offer consumers a wide range of choice when it comes to printing and can produce documents at a rate of 90 pages-per-minute. Recently, Ricoh launched three new light production digital printer ink presses that are ideal for a variety of small and large firms. The company's ProTM C651EX, Pro C751EX and Pro C751 products can print at fast rates and provide organisations with clear, high-quality finished documents.  Posted by Barry Ashmore