Oscar Mellegers, Product Manager at Ricoh Europe (Netherlands) B.V., emphasises the benefits of these new multi-taskers for the office environment. “The new and improved functionalities such as colour scanning and the full-colour WVGA touch panel display, ensure Ricoh is offering an extremely competitive solution for businesses seeking flexible black and white multifunction devices. For cost-conscious customers we have created two affordable, entry-level, cost-effective models that can easily be upgraded if increased specifications or features are required at a later date. By offering both the entry-level and advanced models, Ricoh customers have more control over the features they procure and peace of mind that as their business grows, their equipment can be easily upgraded too.”
While the Aficio™MP 2550/MP 2550B print continuously at 25 pages per minute (ppm), the Aficio™MP 3350/MP 3350B step up the pace to 33 ppm. Duplex output is equally fast. With a short warm-up time of a mere 14 seconds and a fast first copy speed of 4.5 seconds, waiting time is minimised. Network connectivity is also included, ensuring all four devices can be smoothly integrated into the user’s existing workflow. Finishing options include booklet creation, as well as punching and stapling, enabling the user to produce professional quality presentations, flyers and promotional material in-house. To optimise the entire document handling process, efficient document management tools are available.
Users can save time and costs by distributing their information digitally. Scanned files can be sent directly to a dedicated network folder, via URL, or forwarded by e-mail. The Aficio™MP 2550/MP 3350 offer an additional colour scanning feature. Colour documents are easily sent as e-mail attachments by combining ‘scan to e-mail’ and ‘colour scanning’.
The Aficio™MP 2550/MP 2550B and Aficio™MP 3350/MP 3350B are prime examples of the user-friendliness associated with the Ricoh brand. Its 8.5-inch full-colour touch panel can be simplified at the touch of a button to show only the most frequently used functions. In case of irregularities, a series of clear animations will guide the user to a quick and effective solution. The easy handling paper trays facilitate paper replenishment.
To protect the user’s data against possible security threats, the MP 2550/MP 3350 and MP 2550B/MP 3350B include the latest security measures. These include common authentication methods and data encryption. To safeguard data on the Hard Disk Drive, a Data Overwrite Security Unit overwrites the hidden temporary data with random data after the completion of a job. The Copy Data Security Unit protects confidential prints from being copied by unauthorised users.
The Aficio™MP 2550/MP 2550B and Aficio™MP 3350/MP 3350B are the latest additions to Ricoh’s advanced range of digital office equipment. Ricoh currently manufactures one of the world’s most extensive line ups of printers, copiers, scanners, faxes and multifunctional devices, as well as advanced software solutions.
