Ricoh Introduces the Aficio SP C420DN Advanced Color Laser Printer

New Aficio SP C420DN Offers High Color Print Productivity and Lower Cost of Ownership

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., June 4 -- Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the Aficio(R) SP C420DN color laser printer. Designed for businesses in color-intensive environments, the SP C420DN combines high productivity printing with speed and a simple user interface to provide a low total cost of ownership.

The Aficio SP C420DN offers one of the lowest costs per page of any printer model in its class, and features both high-speed printing and top- quality image resolution. Users are able to print color or black-and-white images at a rate of 31 pages per minute (ppm) and produce crisp business documents at up to 1200 x 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi). In addition, users can print images and photos quickly and easily without a PC by plugging in any PictBridge(TM) enabled digital still camera into the interface port. The 4- line LCD control panel also allows users to check supply levels or access menu options in a few short steps, streamlining the process.

With the ability to hold up to 2,300 sheets and to support paper up to 57lb. Bond / 120 lb. Index, the Aficio SP C420DN maximizes productivity and efficiency by minimizing the need for regular paper reloading. In addition to its high paper capacity, this model allows the printer to handle higher print volumes than most competitors in its class, adding to its low cost of ownership. Moreover, the Aficio SP C420DN supports multiple paper sizes including 8.5" x 14" through the standard 550-sheet paper tray and banners up to 8.5" x 35" through the bypass tray, making it a comprehensive solution able to handle high-volume jobs and complex tasks in a variety of office environments.

"A major goal of Ricoh is to improve the overall efficiency of our customers' business operations and provide easy-to-use products and solutions to improve their bottom line," said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "The Aficio SP C420DN satisfies the market's demand for a speedy and reliable laser color printer, offering a wide variety of printing capabilities that fulfill a number of printing needs."

To continue with Ricoh's dedication to environmental sustainability, the Aficio SP C420DN features a power-saving sleep mode to save energy and related costs, as well as standard automatic duplex mode to reduce paper usage. Additionally, the printer was designed to produce minimal ozone emissions and is Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant.

The suggested retail price for the Aficio SP C420DN is $1,299. To learn more about Ricoh's full line of products, 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 72-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2007 sales in excess of $19.4 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 C420DN Series Specifications

  Engine Specifications

  Configuration                     Desktop
  Technology                        Laser beam scanning, Electro
                                    photographic, Dual component toner, 4
                                    tandem drum method
  Resolution (dpi)                  600 x 600 dp(default)
                                    1200 x 600 dpi
                                    1200 x 1200 dpi
  Printing Speed                    31 pages-per-minute in full
                                    color and B&W
  First Print Speed                 Color: 15 seconds
                                    B&W: 10 seconds
  Warm-Up Time                      Less than 30 seconds
  Dimensions (W x D x H)            17.6" x 23.2" x 19.2"
  Weight                            110. lbs. or less
  Power Source                      120V, 60Hz
  Maximum Power Consumption         990W or less
  Energy Saver Mode                 6W or less
  Maximum Paper Capacity            Up to 2,300 sheets
  Standard Paper Capacity           550 sheets
  Bypass Tray                       100 sheets
  Optional Paper Feed Unity         550 sheets (up to three paper feed units
                                    can be added)
  Automatic Duplex                  Standard (prints at nearly
                                    100% simplex speed through the standard
                                    tray)
  Output Capacity                   500 sheets, face down
  Paper Sizes (All Sources)         Letter (8.5" x 11"), A4
                                    (8.3" x 11.7"), A5 (210 x
                                    297mm), EXE (7.25" x 10.5"),
                                    B5 (6.9" x 9.8"), Legal
                                    (8.5" x 14")
                                    Custom Sizes: Standard Paper
                                    Tray and Optional Paper Feed
                                    Units:
                                    (width 3.9" - 8.5', length
                                    5.8" - 14") Bypass Tray
                                    (width 2.8" - 8.5", length
                                    5.5" - 35.4")
  Paper Weight (All Sources)        14lb. - 57lb. Bond / 120lb.
                                    Index (52-216 g/m2)
                                    Duplexing: 16 lb. - 43 lb.
                                    Bond/ 90 lb. Index (60-163
                                    g/m2)
  Acceptable Paper Types            Thick Paper/ Card Stock (Up
  (All Sources)                     to 57 lb./ 120 lb. Index/
                                    216 g/m2), Plain Paper/
                                    Recycled Paper, Laser
                                    Printer Qualified
                                    Transparencies, Envelopes
                                    (Com 10, Monarch, C6, C5,
                                    DL)
  Safety Regulations                UL UL60950, FCC Part15 Class
                                    B device, Energy Star Tier 2 compliant

  Controller Specifications
  CPU                               PMC-Sierra R7935-835L
                                    800 MHz
  Printer Languages                 Adobe PostScript3, PCL 5c,
                                    PCL 6, Ricoh RPCS, PDF
                                    Direct, PictBridge(TM)
                                    (optional)
  Fonts                             136 PostScript 3 fonts, 45
                                    PCL fonts, 13 International fonts
  Memory (RAM)                      256 MB RAM standard; 512 MB
                                    RAM maximum
  Hard Disk Drive                   60 GB optional (40GB
                                    reserved for file storage)
  Standard Interfaces               10/100Base-TX Ethernet, USB
                                    2.0, USB Host I/F
  Optional Interfaces               IEEE 1284, IEEE 802.11a/g
                                    Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
                                    Wireless, Gigabit Ethernet
  Network Protocols                 Simultaneous auto-sensing/
                                    auto switching TCP/IP,
                                    Novell IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
  Operating Systems                 Windows 2000/XP/Server
                                    2003/Vista; NetWare v. 3.12,
                                    3.2, 4.1, 4.11, 5.0, 5.1, 6,
                                    6.5; Macintosh OS 8.6 -
                                    9.2x, OS X 10.1, 10.2, 10.3
                                    or later; UNIX (using Ricoh
                                    UNIX filter Phase 11) Sun
                                    Solaris, HP-UX, Red Hat
                                    Linux, SCO Open Server, IBM
                                    AIX (for UNIX support, visit
                                    www.ricoh-usa.com/downloads); SAP R/3
                                    3.x or later
  Drivers                           RPCS/PCL 5c/PCL 6: Windows
                                    2000/XP/Server2003/Vista;
                                    XPS: Windows Vista (via
                                    download only); PS: Windows
                                    2000/XP/Server2003/Vista,
                                    Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2x, OS X 10.1
                                    or later; UNIX: Sun Solaris,
                                    HP-UX, Red Hat Linux, SCO
                                    OpenServer, IBM AIX
  Print Utilities                   SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, Web
                                    SmartDeviceMonitor, Web Image Monitor,
                                    DeskTopBinder V2 Lite, Printer Utility
                                    for V2 Lite, Printer Utility for
                                    Max, Agfa Font Manager 2000,
                                    DeskTopBinder Professional
                                    (optional)

  Paper Handling Accessories
  Paper Feed Unit Type 4000:        Part # 420165
  Paper Size                        Standard: Letter (8.5" x
                                    11"), A4 (8.3" x 11.7"), A5
                                    (210 x 297 mm), EXE (7.25" x
                                    10.5"), B5 (6.9" x 9.8"),
                                    Legal (8.5" x 14") Custom:
                                    (width 3.9" - 8.5", length
                                    5.8" - 14")
  Free Paper Weights                14 - 57 lb. Bond/ 120lb.
                                    Index (52 - 216 g/m2)
  Capacity                          550 sheets; up to 3 units may be added

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