JAMS BE GONE, WORK BE DONE

~Ricoh steps up its game with new and improved multifunction printers~

Kuala Lumpur, 30 May 2014 – As a successor to the first SP 100 series launched just last year, Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.’s latest refined compact black and white multifunction laser printer, the SP 112 series has made a significant upgrade in productivity, functionality and paper handling – even providing the first ever, long awaited solution to ridding one of the most frustrating work hindrances known to men – “paper jams”.

The new and improved SP112 series is set to edge out Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.’s competition as it is a quintessential fit for all personal, SMB, small and home office use, providing cutting edge office and print solutions poised to enhance and increase work efficiency.

Aside from now supporting a wider range of paper sizes, one of the revolutionary highlights of the SP 112 series is its robust and excellent paper handling ability to perpetuate an undisturbed printing performance even with the input of crumpled and torn paper, improving work efficiency and productivity by minimising unnecessary time wastage and unwanted headaches in solving technical difficulties, especially those spent on removing paper jams.

Designed in line with low end printers, the SP 112 series is one of the slimmest printers in the market that is small, lightweight, and portable, making it mobile and flexible for its users, all while it maintains its versatility and reliability. This is reflected in the SP 112 series’ ability to feature an Energy Saver Mode, a manual duplex printing option, and an all-in-one toner cartridge function which in fact, collectively contributes to a low start-up and maintenance cost.

Further to its enhancement, the SP 112 series sees an improved Automatic Document Feeder (AFD) speed as well as an increased print speed of 16ppm (from its previous speed of 13ppm). With one push of a button, its ID copy function is capable of producing multiple copies with good copy image quality handling that is supported by various paper sizes, including A6, A5, Half-Letter (HLT) and A4 sized papers. Additionally, the SP 112SF model with built in fax functions  enables up to 100 speed dials with its brand new noticeably fast fax function armed with the speed compatibility of  a Super G3 (33.6Kbps modem speed).

“At Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., we live by our brand tagline “imagine. change.” whereby we constantly strive to achieve technological breakthroughs through unleashing new ways of thinking that will improve lives and catalyse society advancement. We are passionate and committed to helping our customers embrace these changes through innovation,” said Peter Wee, Chief Operating Officer of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

In addition to the introduction of the SP112 series, Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. also introduced its newly refined SP C250 and SP C252 series, a full colour laser and multifunction printer with a compact footprint, ideal not only for small offices and home offices, but for the SMB and vertical industry players as well.

Perfectly packaged with this improved product comes a great economical and versatile colour printer built for reliable and efficient productivity that lowers total cost of ownership with its Economy Colour mode, long-life components, and an impressive duty of 30,000 pages per month for the SP 250 series, and 65,000 pages per month for the SP 252 series, ensuring peak volumes are matched. Donning a new slick design, the eco compliant printer with both colour and black and white print output of 20ppm, also highlights state-of-the-art image quality with up to 2,400 x 600dpi resolution.  Moreover, its wired and wireless connectivity allows effortless mobile printing from Smart Devices via the Ricoh Smart Print and Scan mobile print app, adding flexibility with wired and wireless connectivity options.

“Companies today can find confidence and assurance in credible business partners to pursue work advancement in order to remain competitive in the business. Ricoh, for example, is able to help companies achieve that by being a total office, IT and business solutions provider,” said Mr. Wee.

“It is our mission and obligation to society to enhance user experience, as well as to increase workflow and productivity through our products and services. We do so by understanding and forecasting the current and future needs of our consumers. The SP 112 and SP C250 series are sheer examples of how we cater to their needs through innovation and imagination, transcending the current products and services we offer with better ones that will take our clients to further heights,” added Mr. Wee.

The new black and white multifunction SP112 series is priced between RM299 to RM699 and is available in three versions (single function, 3-in-1 and 4-in-1), while the new full-colour laser multifunction SP C250 and SP C252 series is priced from RM899 and up.

For more information, please log on to: ricoh.com.my or call 1-300-88-8228.

RICOH POWERS AHEAD, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM SPORTS

Kuala Lumpur, 26 May 2014 – Business and sports have uncanny parallels. Perhaps no organisation has understood this better than Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. who has powered through the years in its own business by infusing sporting principles and associating with key sporting events such as the recent BMW Malaysian Open 2014 and Maybank Malaysian Open 2014.

Visitors at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014 Ricoh (booth), unleashing their creativity and imagination on the special Ricoh KAMI paper.

“In sports, as in business, precision is key, as is teamwork, determination, passion and the desire to succeed. In this competitive environment, it is important to always bring out your ’A’ game to stay on top,” said Peter Wee, Chief Operating Officer of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Visitors attentively watching their creation come to life on the screen after their drawings have been scanned through the Ricoh Multi-Function Copier at the Ricoh KAMI Racer Challenge corner at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014.

With the current digital revolution, competition across all industries is rife. However, companies today can find confidence and assurance in improving productivity and cost efficiency by relying on credible partners to remain competitive in the business. Ricoh, for example, is able to help companies achieve that by being a total office, IT and business solutions provider.

Visitors putting their precision and accuracy skills to the test at the Ricoh Rally Challenge at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014.

“We recognise the need to evolve to not only supplement change, but to anticipate it in advance in order to fulfil our mission in enhancing user experience, as well as to increase workflow and productivity through all platforms available,” said Mr. Wee. “Such can be seen in our IT solutions and Managed Document Services (MDS) that all work within a strategic infrastructure by optimising information and providing a seamless transaction between communication, document processes and managing change all through an integrated cloud system”.

Ricoh model with the Ricoh Multi-Function Copier that brought drawings to life at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014.

“We also continuously introduce more products, services, and solutions to offer truly holistic communications systems and surveillance solutions. This year, we will aggressively introduce the company’s new line of products such as the Interactive Whiteboard (IWB), the Unified Communication Systems (UCS) series, as well as our new and improved Ultra Short Throw Projector. These products are poised to set the benchmark in a new age of visual communication, transfer of information, networking and more – essentially saving time and cost,” he added.

A Ricoh staff demonstrating the use of the Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014 (Ricoh booth).

At the recent sporting events, Ricoh was seen providing guests with first hand insights on its up and coming products and services. For entertainment, visitors enjoyed the Ricoh KAMI Racer Challenge Game at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014; Guests were encouraged to unleash creativity in designing a character of their own which was then brought to life through a Ricoh Multi-Function Copier. Meanwhile, at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2014, the thrilling indoor golf simulator was a hit amongst guests aiming to win an exclusive all-expense paid trip to the UK for the prestigious Ricoh Women’s British Open 2014.

A Ricoh guest having a go at the golf simulator challenge at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2014.

“Our support for sporting events will continue for years to come – it is a perfect platform to build relationships, share knowledge and bring together innovation and competitiveness in a positive light. Much like our brand tagline, ‘Imagine. Change’, we will ‘imagine’ and create innovative technology and services to bring great ‘change’ to your business – making Ricoh your key business partner,” Mr. Wee commented.

Mr. Peter Wee, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. explaining Ricoh’s business plans.

For more information, visit Ricoh Malaysia’s website at http://www.ricoh.com.my or get updates from their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RicohMalaysiaOfficial.

Mr. Peter Wee, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

快速连拍 RICOH Imaging Co.推介高功能镜头相机Pentax K-3

（吉隆坡12日讯）配合Pentax K3 新相机的推出，DSC World有限公司在G-Tower的Bridge Bar举行发布会，盛邀分销商及媒体出席一睹Pentax (宾得)旗舰级单反相机的风采。拥有首创的低通滤镜模拟功能，是K3 的特色功能，能让专业人士及摄影爱好者在不需采用光学低通滤镜的情况下，有效减少摩尔纹的形成。这也能让相机使用者可以依据不同的场景或主题选择是否使用滤镜来摄像。

Xavier Mah为当天的司仪。Ricoh Imaging Co. Japan（理光影像株式会社）马来西亚分公司销售经理Ryota Shimamoto在致开幕词后，由产品经理Takashi Arai为现场嘉宾讲解K3的功能。“Pentax K3 拥有2400万超高像素及最高感光度达ISO 51200。” 他解释说。“相机拥有每秒8.3张的最高连拍速度，此外，其内置的低通滤镜模拟功能也迎合摄影爱好者不同的需求。”

K3 附有APS-C规格的CMOS传感器（尺寸达到23.5毫米×15.6毫米），配合新研发的PRIME III图像处理器，能有效提高相机杂训抑制及图像处理能力的功能，即使在曝光的情况下，所拍摄的照片都能呈现完美图像。

DSLR杂志出版者KL Yeam也到场为嘉宾进行相机比一比环节。Yeam擅长拍摄黑白照，是一名非常优秀的室内及街头摄影师。他被誉为冒险者，不安于现状，常常试图在摄影的世界探索更多的可能性。他通过有趣的故事及幽默的见解来分享技术层面知识，让现场气氛变得热闹活泼。

他手触的K3 相机拥有3.2 寸LCD显示屏，约有1,037,000像素（长宽比为3：2），相机的前玻璃面板则采用钢化玻璃，是延长相机耐久性的要素。此外，air-gapless技术能消除LCD显示屏之间的空气，有效减少光的反射和散射，继而提高在户外拍摄时的能见度。在回放影像时，K-3能允许用户以实体一样大小的放大倍率检查所拍摄的图像。

配合这次的推介礼，主办当局在团体合照后，特设幸运抽奖环节。幸运者能带走由Ricoh Imaging Co送出的丰富奖品。同时，嘉宾可在发布会全程享用免费餐点招待。

除此之外，出席嘉宾也可获得机会近距离免费检测Pentax K-3功能及试拍。当天，主办当局也发布K3银色限量豪华版——全球限量2千台。银色的机身配有银色的手柄，再加上银色限量版的高性能镜头，特显其卓越外形设计。

RICOH Introduces The Ultra-Smart, Ultra-Light, Ultra-Flexible PJ WX4130N Projector

The essential easy-to-use tool for perfect presentations

Kuala Lumpur, 04 April, 2012 – RICOH, known around the world for cutting-edge innovation and outstanding products and services, presents the groundbreaking RICOH PJ WX4130N projector.

Smart, sleek and easy to use, this unique device was found to be the world’s lightest, smallest and closest-range mirror reflection type projector based on research conducted by RICOH.Margaret Mo, Marketing Manager at RICOH Malaysia said the company intends to change the game when it comes to high-quality visual presentations for business, education or leisure. “Our state-of-the-art projector represents the next generation of visual aids,” she explained. “It offers a new, innovative, 21st century approach to giving presentations and with the simple settings and advanced network functions, it can be used anywhere and operated by just about anyone.”

The PJ WX4130N elevates and simplifies the art of presenting visual information thanks to the ultra short-throw feature, which creates crystal clear large-screen images of 48 inches when placed just 11.7 cm away from the projection surface. This means it can be placed virtually right in front of the screen. Standard projectors and ordinary short-throw projectors need a distance of at least 1 to 3 meters for comparable results.
Mo explained: “The ultra short throw capability is made possible with the use of an original free-form mirror, which is an exclusive innovation by RICOH,” She added that the ultra short throw function opens up a world of remarkable space-saving benefits. “The projector can be used for presentations in really small rooms or places that were previously considered too narrow so your options are almost limitless. You won’t need huge conference rooms anymore!”

The ultra short throw feature also easily eliminates other challenges that contribute to low quality presentations like shadows caused by the silhouette of the presenter and distracting glare. The RICOH PJ WX4130N can be placed between the presenter and the screen, eliminating shadows as well glare. This means the audience can concentrate on the images, which appear on the screen without unnecessary distractions.
Weighing in at just 3.0 kg, this projector is ideal for use in various locations as it is easily transportable. Another handy feature is the wall colour correction, which can be used to adjust the colour of the projected image according to the colour of the background for high-quality pictures.

Portability and colour correction equal incredible flexibility because the projector is ready to be used in open spaces such as cafeterias, school laboratories or corridors for a quick, effective paperless meeting or seminar.

This impressive flexibility also means the projector can take on a wide variety of creative roles. It can be used as an electric poster or to show promotional videos at expos and conferences. It is also perfect for running advertisements in retail stores or for screening live sports performances at sports bars.

The RICOH PJ WX4130N projector is also an environment-friendly device. It consumes just 0.17Watts of power when on standby mode and the special eco mode cuts lamp intensity and power consumption by 25% while in use. When the power is off, the projector accurately indicates carbon dioxide reduction levels.

Aside from these fantastic functions, RICOH’s high-tech projector offers a host of other user-friendly and versatile features including:

• a multi-functional remote control that can be used to operate the projectors from a distance.
• a USB memory drive, which allows a USB with the relevant files to be plugged directly into the projector for computer-free presentations (JPEG & MPEG files only).
• quick start feature so the projectors can start up in just 5 seconds .
• an auto set function which can adjust images at the touch of a button.
• a ‘magnify’ button on the remote control to easily enlarge images.
• a standard accessory Kensington Lock that effectively prevents theft.
• an AV Mute and Freeze button on the remote control, which can be used to efficiently pause both image and audio in the middle of a presentation.
• a no-fuss, single cable connection to a Blu-Ray Disc player, computer or other device for clear high-definition images.
• password setting and key lock that prevents unauthorized use of the projector or unwanted adjustments while it is in use.
• a unique DLP Link Technology that enables the projectors to screen 3D images.
• a multi screen function which allows the content from one computer to be projected on up to four screens.

Mo said there is a fundamental philosophy that propels RICOH to create versatile, user-friendly products: “At RICOH, our key driving force is to produce extraordinarily advanced technology presented in an extraordinarily easy to use form. We have achieved this goal with our innovative projectors which make flexibility and freedom of expression not just a possibility but a reality.”

The RICOH PJ WX4130N projector retails at RM6,689. For more information or to purchase this state-of-the-art device, logon to www.ricoh.com.my or please contact 1-300-88-8228.

InfoPrint Solutions Appoints New Vice President to Lead its Asia Pacific Business

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia— May 19, 2009 - InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, announced today the appointment of Christopher Reid as Vice President and General Manager of its Asia Pacific operations headquartered in Singapore. Previously the Director of Global Solutions, Reid takes over this role from Benoit Chatelard, who was recently appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Middle East & Africa for the company.

Reid will be responsible for the strategic planning, business development and management of key functions for the region, including sales, channels, services, finance and marketing. In this role, he reports directly to Daisuke Segawa, President and CEO, InfoPrint Solutions Company. “We are delighted to have Chris leading our business in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region where InfoPrint has experienced significant growth over the last few years,” said Mr. Segawa. “I am confident that Chris will take full advantage of the growth strategies already in place and under his capable leadership, our strong team in Asia Pacific will reach new heights.”

During his tenure as Director of Global Solutions, Reid demonstrated the ability to drive long-term strategic programmes for InfoPrint’s global production print segment and helped shape the company's solutions focus around TransPromo, Automated Document Factory, Direct Mail and Print on Demand.

“Nowhere else in our business is there more potential than in Asia Pacific, and I am delighted to be at the helm of this dynamic, growing organization,” said Reid. “Across the Asia Pacific region, we are focused not only on meeting the needs of organisations for quick returns through leveraging effective output management solutions, we are, at the same time, focused on leading the next wave of innovation in Green IT by making Sustainability a reality. This two-pronged approach will underpin InfoPrint’s next growth phase in Asia Pacific.”

Reid has extensive experience in the printing industry, including monochrome and color CF technology with a unique blend of hands-on operations in IT, solutions marketing and sales. In addition, Reid has a detailed understanding of emerging technologies and global industry trends that are relevant to the Asia Pacific market.

Reid holds a Bachelors Degree from The University of Western Ontario in London Ontario, Canada.

InfoPrint Appoints New General Manager to Strengthen its Asia-Pacific Business

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — May 06, 2009 InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, announced today the appointment of Albert Koh as General Manager, Asia Pacific (APAC) South. In this role, Koh will be responsible for InfoPrint’s strategic direction and development in the ASEAN territories, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines, Vietnam as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to Christopher Reid, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, Koh brings with him more than 10 years experience in leading multi functional teams and driving multi-million dollar, complex outsourcing deals. "Albert brings with him a decade of experience working with some of the world’s leading names, which positions him well to take on the role of overseeing our business in the Asia Pacific South territory. We are expanding rapidly throughout the region and Albert will play a significant role in ensuring the company’s success going forward,’ said Reid.

Most recently, Koh held the position of Head, Global Account Operations, Financial Services Industry at Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Fuji Xerox, Koh worked for Hewlett Packard Singapore, as a Presales Director and spent several years as the Business Development Director for HP Outsourcing Services in South East Asia.

“I am delighted to be able to take on this challenge and help build a viable business in the region of InfoPrint. We are a developing organisation here in APAC South, almost in a start-up phase. The challenges will be both interesting and daunting but how we manage them will define what we learn and gain from them. The brand heritage of Ricoh and IBM are strong and I am sure this will be an advantage that we can leverage for success in the region”, declared Albert Koh.

Koh’s technical product knowledge and sales acumen will help spearhead InfoPrint’s sales, partner and channel strategy in the potential markets in the region.

英迪与RICOH 推介耗资RM800,000的电子商务资源中心

英迪集团与领先全球数码化办公室系统的RICOH合作，在森美兰州汝来新城的英迪大学建立一个耗资RM800,000的电子商务资源中心。这是世界上第一个在教育机构内推行的此类计划。

这个最先进的电子商务资源中心将会为英迪学生的提供现实生活中的商业营运环境，学生可以在校园内学习企业经验。

该电子商务资源中心还增设RICOH研究与发展中心，提供学生进入RICOH知识产权专研发配套计划，研发嵌入式方案和接口软件，以便适用于RICOH多功能产品。学生将能够在此电子商务资源中心定制和开发各种设备的新应用程序。

在“就学至就业”计划下，RICOH是英迪的一个重要合作伙伴。英迪的职员和学生通过此计划下接触各种在教室内难以学习到的业务和技术解决方案。他们还能通过“就学至就业”计划，在此电子商务资源中心所举办的一系列如：商业科技和RICOH科技论坛圆桌讨论会 ，学习到业界最佳的做法。

由于英迪的“就学至就业”计划符合RICOH在马来西亚人力资源的发展哲学，所以RICOH一直以来全力支持英迪的“就学至就业”计划。

Ricoh有限公司董事经理林英荣先生大力赞赏道：“英迪的“就学至就业”计划，开创了教育的先河，是第一次由教育界与业界紧密合作，开发迎合市场需求的课程，确保英迪学生高度具备职场所需的各项技能和学识，让他们在职场占尽优势，超越他人。

他补充道：“我们秉持回馈社会的精神，并在马来西亚的全力履行我们的企业责任。电子商务资源中心是另一个Ricoh主动回馈社会的行动，努力培养高质素的毕业生，让他们成为社会新进的生力军。”

“学生可以在中心内测试机器，提高他们的资讯科技技能和知识。这也将帮助他们在真实的商业环境里更具竞争力。 ”

另一方面，马来西亚劳瑞德首席执行员，也是英迪教育集团副总裁：格雷厄姆.多斯说道：“让每位英迪生卓越出众是我们的承诺。为了达至目标，我们的课程强调就业导向、国际化、符合二十一世纪国际学术水平，并通过和Ricoh合作的这一类计划，让学生从经验中学习。”

“Ricoh的贡献可说非常巨大，它跟我们共同努力发展课程和提供设施、促进技能专业化、提升学生的素质和技能，让毕业生成为雇主及业界竞相聘请的人才。”

坐落在森美兰州汝来新城英迪大学内的电子商务资源中心设备齐全，有最新配备的多功能打印机、软件服务、工作流程应用程序和连接互联网络。Ricoh的工程师和英迪实习生将负责管理和运行该中心。电子商务资源中心里所有的设置、维修和发展经费全部由Ricoh承担。

在一个舒适的和真正的企业环境中，该中心成为英迪所有学生和工作人员的一个中枢，以合理的价格提供所有数码和印刷服务。这是Ricoh履行的社会责任和高等教育的倡议之一，以加速全面采用数码化办公室科技。

该中心还提供了研究室，里面有无限制的无线互联网连接、台式电脑、供电脑用户使用的彩色酒吧凳子、符合人体工程学的家具，让商业科技讨论会以及学生讨论会使用。

除了电子商务资源中心的倡议，Ricoh也与英迪教育集团密切合作，提供一流还有以就业为导向的教育，其中包括毕业生实习培训方案、“就学至就业”计划以及其他优秀奖。

Ricoh Malaysia and HELP University College to set up the first “InnoTech Centre” in Kuala Lumpur

One-stop centre aimed at harnessing synergy in innovation and education

Malaysia, 4 December 2008 – Ricoh, a leading document solutions provider, today announced a significant partnership with HELP University College to jointly develop a one-stop printing centre called the “InnoTech Centre” at the latter’s Bukit Damansara campus in Kuala Lumpur.

The centre is poised to become an “incubator” centre for digital office technology and a one-stop print centre that serves the needs of HELP students as well as the surrounding business community. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was inked between Ricoh (M) Sdn Bhd’s Managing Director Lim Eng Weng and HELP University College’s President Datuk Dr. Paul Chan at an official signing ceremony held at HELP’s Pusat Bandar Damansara auditorium.

Datuk Dr. Paul Chan, President and co-Founder of HELP University College (left) and Mr. Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (right) after signing a Memorandum of Agreement to jointly set up an ‘InnoTech Centre

“The creation of InnoTech Centre is borne out of both organizations’ commitment to create excellence and harness synergy in our respective fields. Effective use of digital office technology will enhance the delivery process of education and improve learning. In addition, undergraduates will be well exposed to the latest digital print technology and solutions before they join the workforce,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia.

The new state-of-the-art InnoTech Centre, scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2009 at an estimated cost of approximately RM1 million, will provide all HELP students a modern “print lounge” facility that showcases Ricoh’s cutting-edge digital office technologies and document management solutions. The centre is also expected to provide “on demand” printing and document creation and management services to the surrounding business and neighbourhood community.

Meanwhile, the HELP Group will also be using Ricoh’s printing solutions in all its campuses, especially at the Subang 2 Green Technology Campus. The new printing technology from Ricoh, which is environmentally friendly, will enhance efficiency and productivity at HELP as it is wireless and accessible from everywhere.

This collaboration will also cut costs for the HELP Group by approximately RM20,000 a month. This is significant in view of the present recession and high energy cost. HELP is committed to playing a part in ensuring that resources are used efficiently and with care.
More importantly, the collaboration provides the HELP Group in rationalising their management using state-of-the-art management techniques of Ricoh.

“HELP is very excited to be working with Ricoh on this project. We will also be conducting various training programmes with Ricoh to teach the public different printing technologies and Information Security Management System (ISMS) programmes,” said Datuk Dr. Paul Chan, President and co-Founder of HELP University College. “These InnoTech Centres are part of the diversification strategy for both HELP and Ricoh to offer something unique to the public and to seek revenue from different areas. By utilizing Ricoh’s advanced printing technology, it will also be an incubator for innovation and entrepreneurial activities especially related to publishing.”
Both organizations hailed the “InnoTech Centre” as a start of a new level of collaboration and partnership.

Ricoh’s Aficio SP 3300DN Impresses with Power-packed Features

Latest mid-range B&W laser printer offers outstanding value for business printing

Malaysia, 17 November 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, today introduced an all-new mid-range black-and-white desktop laser printer, the Aficio SP 3300DN. Compact and cost efficient, Aficio SP 3300DN is an ideal printing option that delivers excellent performance. With high output speed of 28 pages-per-minute (ppm) and output resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, this printer enables businesses to create impeccable documents in-house.

Optimum productivity is assured as the Aficio SP 3300DN has a short warm-up time and the first print is generated in a speedy 8.5 seconds. Boasting a powerful 400MHz CPU processor and standard 32MB RAM, the printer allows fast and seamless printing. Additionally, expect more than just printing with the Aficio SP 3300DN. The system allows users to scale images from many pages to one, create posters and customize watermarks. Mindful of today’s competitive cost pressures, Ricoh keeps the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Aficio SP 3300DN low. Equipped with common print functionalities, this laser printer is highly affordable for small businesses, home offices and medium-size workgroups. Furthermore, its built-in automatic duplex print feature reduces paper costs. Due to long yield of its consumables, cost per print is minimized while the monthly duty cycle of 50,000 prints allows for high productivity. The printer’s unique TonerSave mode extends the life of toner cartridges and helps lower overall TCO. Designed with a small footprint, the Aficio SP 3300DN has a lightweight frame that fits perfectly in a space-restricted environment.

Despite its compact size, the Aficio SP 3300DN provides amazing flexibility in paper handling. It is equipped with a standard 250-sheet paper tray with an option to expand with another 250-sheet paper feed unit. The printer accepts all standard paper sizes from A4 to A5. The bypass tray supports a wide range of media including envelopes, transparencies, postcards, labels, custom-sized materials and heavy paper of up to 163 gsm. Chances of paper jam are also significantly reduced as users could select a straight paper path during printing, either from the bypass tray or the rear output tray.

“To fulfil today’s demanding business printing needs, an affordable and robust printing solution is imperative. The new Aficio SP 3300DN black-and-white laser printer delivers fast, reliable printing and supreme output quality at an outstanding value for small businesses,” said Alice Lee, Sales Division Manager of Ricoh (M) Sdn. Bhd.

As with all Ricoh products, Aficio SP 3300DN is designed with environmental preservation in mind. Attributes such as low power consumption (less than 11W), longer unit life with highly recyclable parts make it the preferred printer choice.

Availability
Ricoh Aficio SP 3300DN is now available in Malaysia at a list price of RM 1,299. For further information about Ricoh's full range of GelSprinter and Aficio products, please contact Ricoh at +603-5569 9555 or visit www.ricoh.com.my

Ricoh Malaysia Supports Asia Pacific’s Largest Congress of Administrative Professionals in Kuala Lumpur

RM50,000 cash sponsorship for 19th ASA Congress aimed at promoting greater professionalism in secretaries and administrators

MALAYSIA, 16 October 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, announced a RM50,000 cash sponsorship to the Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries and Administrators (MAPSA) as Platinum Sponsor for the 19th Congress of Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in the Asia-Pacific (ASA).

“Malaysia needs to continuously invest and develop its human capital in order to compete effectively in the global arena. Administrative professionals are a vital component of any business organization and Ricoh is committed to promote professional development and recognition of their roles,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, after a mock cheque presentation ceremony at Ricoh Malaysia’s head office in Shah Alam.

From L-R: Ricoh Malaysia’s Senior Sales Operations Manager, Alice Lee and Managing Director, Lim Eng Weng presenting a mock cheque of RM50,000 to MAPSA’s Organizing Chairperson, Dixie Wai and its Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, Pamela Foong.

The biennial ASA Congress, to be held from 19 – 22 October 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel Kuala Lumpur, is expected to bring together leading administrative professionals and secretaries of different backgrounds, cultures and work environments across Asia Pacific. MAPSA Malaysia last played host to this prestigious congress almost 22 years ago.

Ricoh Malaysia has recently stepped up collaboration with leading organisations across various industries in Malaysia to accelerate human capital development. In the education sector, Ricoh has teamed with INTI International University College to set up its E-Resource Centre to expose undergraduates to advance digital office solutions and jointly develop teaching curriculum. Other recent partnerships formed also include a 5-year sponsorship deal with the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) to organize MIM-Ricoh National Management Game.

Ricoh Malaysia Pledges RM500,000 in Support of MIM’s National Management Game

Contribution marks Ricoh’s commitment in promoting managerial competency and leadership excellence among managers in Malaysia

MALAYSIA, 23 September 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, contributed a significant cash sponsorship of RM500,000 to the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) in support of the Institute’s National Management Game (NMG) at an MoU signing ceremony between both parties at Ricoh’s office in Shah Alam.

Under the MoU, signed today between Mr Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia and Dr Wilson Tay, Chief Executive Officer of MIM, Ricoh Malaysia will be MIM-RICOH National Management Game’s Platinum Sponsor until 2013. The company pledged RM80,000 in 2007 to kick start the inaugural MIM-RICOH National Management Game. The sponsorship made it possible for players to compete nationally, and the Malaysian champion team won an expenses paid trip to compete regionally at the Asian Management Game held in Kolkatta, India last year.

Mr Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Front Left) exchanging MoU Agreement with Dr Wilson Tay, CEO of Malaysian Institute of Management (Front Right); looking on are Ricoh Malaysia’s Sales Division Manager Ms Alice Lee (Back Left) and Ms Margaret Soo, COO of Malaysian Institute of Management (Back Right).

The MIM-RICOH National Management Game is a realistic computer-simulated business game that tests the knowledge and skills of players in the fields of production, investment, pricing, finance and marketing strategies. A team-based competition, the Game is an excellent platform for corporate managers to pit their decision-making skills against one another. After the initial qualifying rounds the National Champion Team will move on to compete at the regional level.
Through the competition, players are able to understand the importance of strategic planning, sound decision-making, economic scenario planning and performance reporting. The game also enhances one’s understanding on how different decisions impact business operations.

“Human capital development is crucial to the social and economic growth of the country. Ricoh is taking an active role to cultivate excellence in management practices especially at the mid to senior managerial levels.” said Lim Eng Weng. “We firmly believe the annual National Management Game will be able to uplift competitiveness and competency of Malaysia’s managers”, he added.

Ricoh Malaysia will not only participate in sponsoring the MIM-RICOH National Management Game for the next five years, but also collaborate in other major MIM events as well as training its staff through the Institute’s management leadership development programmes.

“We are grateful to Ricoh for its generous sponsorship and strong support. The Ricoh-MIM collaboration is in line with our mission of providing management leadership development, training and education to our members and community of practising managers,” said Dr. Wilson Tay.

Ricoh Malaysia is a group member of MIM. To further support the operations of the Institute, Ricoh is setting up a state-of-the-art ‘Odyssey’, an On Demand Centre (ODC) aimed at offering cost saving but high quality publishing and printing facility for the use of MIM and its members. The ‘Odyssey’ (ODC) will be located at the lobby of Management House – MIM’s head office in Kuala Lumpur.

Ricoh Unleashes New High-End MFP for Seamless “Pro”duction Printing

Achieves perfect balance of optimal document throughput and volume durability

MALAYSIA, 18 September 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, recently launched the Ricoh Pro 906EX, Pro 1106EX and Pro 1356EX series of high volume multifunction (MFP) production printers capable of meeting the demanding production workload of today’s tough business environment. The new ‘Pro’ series is synonymous with productivity, professionalism and progress, which demonstrates Ricoh’s extensive expertise in high-end printing. Robust and easy-to-use, these systems cater to the quality, speed, reliability, durability and finishing needs of printing professionals.

Unprecedented print speed is the primary force behind Ricoh’s revolutionary Pro series. Ricoh’s Pro 1356EX generates the first copy in 3 seconds with prints of up to 135 pages-per-minute (ppm) and efficiently produces an estimated 2 million pages per month. The Pro 906EX and the Pro 1106EX prints at 90 ppm and 110 ppm respectively, while all three systems produce duplex and simplex printing at similar speed. With Ricoh’s 2 x 4-beam laser technology, the Pro series achieves impeccable output quality at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. “The traditional production printing market has become increasingly competitive due to the varied demands for more complex and professionally finished documents. Ricoh’s latest Pro series combines exceptional durability with efficient high volume processing. The reliability, scalability and durability of Ricoh Pro series will help businesses attain better competitive advantage,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia.

Featuring 100-sheet document feeder with high-speed colour scan capability, these MFPs scan colour and black-and-white documents rapidly, with speed of 80 sides-per-minute (spm). In addition, the Pro 906EX, Pro 1106EX and Pro 1356EX series are equipped with up to 9 paper feed stations, all with A3 oversized capability (up to 330mm x 458mm or 13” x 18”). These powerhouse printing machines ensure interrupted workflow with its two toner bottles that are capable of producing a total of 150, 000 A4 pages, automatic tray switching and paper capacity of up to a total of 8, 500 sheets.

One of the outstanding user-friendly features across all Pro series models is the 10.4” Super VGA Colour Touch Panel Display that enables easy operations with large graphics display and an intuitive menu design with versatile editing functions. Other notable features include universal design for paper trays, preview capability on document server and delivery scanner for easy viewing of stored documents.

The level of Professional editing is also enhanced via the sophisticated DeskTopEditor For Production software. This optional feature enables users to edit, deskew, despeckle, remove punch holes and grey margin areas page by page or integrally. Additionally, paper and electronic documents could be combined, saved or printed as one document. Aside from editing software, doc-Q-manager workflow software solution in the “Pro” series offers ticketing, print queue management, variable data printing and job splitting over multiple engines.

For a comprehensive in-line finishing, users can look choose from Ricoh Pro series’ exceptional range of professional in-line document finishing options that is unmatched at this end of the market. Documents with rings are ready at the push of a button with the unique automatic Ring Binder RB5000. The Ring Binder is the industry’s first fully automated ring binder which punches and binds books of up to 100 A4 sheets easily. Its innovation technology drastically improves employees’ productivity and efficiency while cuts down the traditional workload of producing finished documents.
Alternatively, the Perfect Binder PB5000 option provides beautifully bound books of up to 400 pages with 3-side trimming, while the handy Z-folder unit automatically folds A3 sheets into A4 or A4 documents into A5 and allows seamless integration of larger sheets in smaller sized sets.

As part of Ricoh’s long-standing commitment to developing office solutions with environmental friendly and superior energy-and-supply saving features, the Pro 906EX, Pro 1106EX and Pro 1356EX series are designed with quick start-up time, power saving sleep mode, low noise levels, minimal ozone emissions and Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) compliant.

Availability
Ricoh Pro 906EX, Pro 1106EX and Pro 1356EX series are now available in Malaysia. For further information about Ricoh's full range of MFPs, Aficio and GelSprinter colour products, please contact Ricoh at +603-5569 9555 or visit www.ricoh.com.my

Ricoh Bags 4 Buyers Laboratory Inc. ‘2008 Pick of the Year Awards’

Recognition awards mark Ricoh’s product excellence and innovation

Malaysia, 3 September 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, has garnered four prestigious awards during the recent Buyers Laboratory Inc.’s (BLI) ‘2008 Pick of the Year Awards’.

Ricoh emerged as the winner in four product categories, namely the Outstanding Inkjet Printer MFP, Outstanding Inkjet Printer (A3 Size), Outstanding Segment 2 Monochrome MFP, and Outstanding Segment 3 Monochrome MFP.

From L-R: Ricoh (M) Sdn Bhd National Sales Manager Laurence Liongand Sales Division Manager Alice Lee posing with the BLI product excellenceaward certificates.

Ricoh’s GelSprinter colour printers garnered two awards for the inkjet printer category. For the Outstanding Inkjet Printer MFP, Ricoh’s latest desktop all-in-one GelSprinter GX3050SFN was chosen as BLI’s ‘Pick’ winner, while the GelSprinter GX7000 was honoured the Outstanding Inkjet Printer (A3 Size) award. Ricoh’s GelSprinter features a revolutionary gel-ink technology that is fully water-proof and delivers colour quality comparable to colour laser output.

In the monochrome MFP segment, Ricoh outshined the rest where the Aficio MP2550 Series and Aficio MP3350 Series were selected as winners for BLI’s Outstanding Segment 2 Monochrome MFP and Outstanding Segment 3 Monochrome MFP, respectively.

“Ricoh has again demonstrated its superiority in product and technology innovation in offering world-class printer products to the global market,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia. “We are deeply honoured in receiving product recognitions from Buyers Laboratory Inc. These awards serve as a catalyst for Ricoh to propel forward in the office automation market.”

BLI is the leading authority and provider of critical intelligence on the imaging industry. BLI is completely independent in all testing processes and subsequent reporting to ensure unbiased data and information. Its product evaluations are conducted by highly experienced employees in the company’s on-site testing facility where hundreds of new copier, printer, fax and multi-function (MFP) products are evaluated each year. With over four decades of leading the product testing field, BLI is the recognized expert in the industry.

Ricoh 3rd CEO Breakfast on Information Security Management

How to uncover lost profits by streamlining document management systems

Malaysia, 12 August 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, recently held its third CEO Breakfast Talk at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. Staged under the theme: ‘Optimizing Growth: CRM and Information Security Management’, this highly successful C-Level power breakfast series organized by Ricoh Malaysia saw an illustrious panel of speakers addressing the most critical issues pertaining to information security management facing major organizations today.

The keynote address was delivered by Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia who shared the importance of information security and Ricoh Malaysia’s own experience in undergoing full Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) certification, due by year end.

From L-R: Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia and Peter Vogel, Regional Manager of Ricoh Global Services Asia Pacific in smiles after Ricoh 3rd CEO Breakfast Talk held recently at The Westin Kuala Lumpur.

“Ricoh Malaysia is advocating ISMS certification as a way of giving our customers the added assurance that their data and information will be subjected to the most stringent security system as we diagnose their document management systems and streamline their processes,” said Lim.

Peter Vogel, Regional Manager of Ricoh Global Services Asia Pacific gave an incisive view at the perils and profit leakages of a typical company’s document management systems and the potential savings of streamlining the document flow and systems. According to Vogel, companies can expect to save up to 30% of their document management expenses by streamlining and rationalizing its document flow and hardware.

Finally, Andrew Knott, Vice President of Marketing of Salesforce.com discussed the value proposition of SaaS (Software as a Service) and how and an effective and outsourced CRM system could ultimately drive more profits for a company.

Ricoh’s CEO Breakfast Series, held regularly over the next few months, aims to create industry awareness and initiate dialogue with Malaysian corporations to enhance Information Security management practices and systems. For further information or registration, kindly contact Ricoh Malaysia at 03 5569 9555 or visit www.ricoh.com.my.

Ricoh’s New Range of GelSprinters Packs a Punch

Latest All-in-One desktop printers offer businesses colour printing at low total cost of ownership

Malaysia, 7 August 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, today unveiled its GelSprinter Desktop Multifunctional Printer series that delivers powerful desktop performance to small offices and workgroups. The new all-in-one GX3000S, GX3000SF and GX3050SFN desktop multifunctional printers (MFP) combine vibrant colour printing, scanning and copying with faxing capabilities in one stylish, flexible design ideal for businesses that are looking to minimize total cost of ownership of a MFP.

Featuring Ricoh’s cutting-edge GelSprinter technology, the GelSprinter GX3000S, GX3000SF and GX3050SFN series uses quick-dry, viscous ink droplets that minimize spreading and eliminate bleed-through to produce crisp, non-smudge images. The pigment-based ink which is waterproof and sun-resistant, enables print-outs to be highlighted without smearing, thus creating a huge advantage for printing marketing materials, student handouts and architectural plans. With short start up to first print response time, the GelSprinter models print faster than most inkjets at 29 ppm (pages per minute) for both colour and black-and-white documents with superior colour quality similar to colour laser prints. Standard Auto-duplex printing feature in all models also promote efficiency and lower energy consumption.

Boasting print resolution of up to an equivalent of 3600 x 1200 dpi, the new GelSprinter models produce bold and stunning colour graphics on a variety of media ranging from thick paper and glossy paper to transparencies. The printers’ full-colour scanning function at 1200 dpi enables users to digitize hardcopy and deliver documents electronically instantaneously via its easy-to-use Scan-to-Email and Scan-to-FTP options. Furthermore, fax documents are rapidly transmitted through the built-in Super G3 modem for both GX3000SF and GX3050SFN.

The printers’ viscous ink cartridges offer higher yields compared to dye-based ink cartridges. Colour printing costs are further reduced with the printers’ Level Colour Mode feature, which reduces ink density of up to 50% for graphics and images without affecting the readability of text, hence allowing cost-per-page for colour prints at less or equal to that of black-and-white documents. The result is a lower total cost of ownership.

Designed for convenience and reliability, the GelSprinter GX3000S, GX3000SF and GX3050SFN are packed with user-friendly features such as hassle-free front loading ink cartridges and easy-to-use operational panel. With a maximum paper capacity of 850 sheets, these printers ensure continuous workflow and productivity. Troubleshooting is also made easy with advance @Remote utility. When supplies are running low, administrators will be notified via email, thus reducing downtime. With embedded masking pattern attribute, confidential documents are kept away from unauthorized copying and scanning.

“The launch of these cost-effective all-in-one GelSprinter series will bring the advantages of full-colour performance to boost productivity to the SMBs. We are certain that the AIO GelSprinter range will be well accepted due to its advanced colour print technology and low total cost of ownership,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia.

As with all Ricoh products, the GelSprinter GX3000S, GX3000SF and GX3050SFN colour printers comply with strict environmental standards. These printers are designed with short warm-up time, low power consumption, power-saving sleep mode and minimal ozone emissions.
Availability
Ricoh GelSprinter GX3000S, GX3000SF and GX3050SFN are now available in Malaysia at a list price of RM 2,000, RM 2,500 and RM 2,900 respectively. For further information about Ricoh's full range of GelSprinter and Aficio colour products, please contact Ricoh at +603-5569 9555 or visit www.ricoh.com.my

Superlative Colour Prints with Aficio SP C420DN

Ricoh’s latest colour laser printer offers superb productivity and top quality prints

Malaysia, 10 July 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, today announced the arrival of Aficio SP C420DN, its latest colour laser printer designed for specific business needs and environment. Cost efficient with excellent quality output, this advanced and user-friendly colour printer produces spectacular colour prints at remarkable speeds.

Boasting output speed for colour and black-and-white documents at 30 ppm (pages per minute) coupled with a substantial paper capacity of up to 2,300 sheets, the Aficio SP C420DN ensures continuous productivity and work flow. Additionally, this printer has short warm-up time and the first prints are ready in a swift 10 seconds for black-and-white documents, while colour printing takes 15 seconds or less.

The output quality of the Aficio SP C420DN is impressive, turning out print resolution of 1,200 dpi and photo quality imagery with precise colour matching capabilities. This colour printer is ideal for printing elaborate graphs, presentations and reports. The printer’s ability to handle paper weights up to 216g/m2 and a wide variety of media from plain paper to transparencies and envelopes meet today’s demanding print jobs.

The innovative Aficio SP C420DN facilitates monitoring and management of print tasks effortlessly via email alerts. Equipped with practical features such as straightforward, intuitive 4 lines LCD operation panel with suspend / resume button and efficient one-click printing with icon-based interface RPCS, it is easy-to-use and maintain. The Aficio SP C420DN is also designed with a short paper path, thus minimizing chances of paper jams.

For enhanced information management, the Aficio SP C420DN comes with built-in security features such as advanced authentication and controlled access capabilities as well as data encryption to safeguard confidentiality. Users are able to prevent unauthorised copying via watermark protection, while the optional Data Overwrite Security Unit erases and overwrites temporary data stored on the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

The Aficio SP C420DN provides the most interesting running costs in today’s market for a low total cost of ownership, with high duty cycle and minimal maintenance. Equipped with built-in duplex function, the printer reduces paper consumption as it allows hassle-free duplex printing at equally high speed.

“The need to generate superior quality colour prints while keeping the total cost of ownership to an absolute minimum is crucial for today’s businesses. Ricoh’s Aficio SP C420DN colour laser printer offers reliable and affordable colour printing solution that gives businesses a true competitive edge,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia.

As with all Ricoh products, the Aficio SP C420DN colour printer is designed with the environment in mind with low power consumption and toxic-free materials. The printer also comes with easily recyclable parts and has long unit life.

Availability
Ricoh Aficio SP C420DN is now available in Malaysia at a list price of RM 6,400. For further information about Ricoh's full range of Aficio colour products, please contact Ricoh at +603-5569 9555 or visit http://www.ricoh.com.my/

Ricoh Brings Innovative Colour Laser Printers to Small Businesses

Fast and user-friendly colour printing for small office environments Malaysia, 2 June 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, today introduced Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN, two new colour laser printers designed for small workgroup and single-user environments. Designed with contemporary elements featuring soft curve edges and two-tone gray colour, the Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN complement the designs of today’s modern workplace effortlessly. With a small footprint, this printer series fits a desktop or space-restricted environment perfectly.

Equipped with advanced print features that are perfectly aligned to facilitate daily workflow, these sleek colour laser printers deliver impeccable colour prints at amazing speed. Its output speed for colour and black-and-white document is identical — SP C222DN generates documents at 20 ppm (pages per minute), while SP C220N clock at 16 ppm. Additionally, this printer series achieve short warm-up and recovery time, with the first print speed at a mere 14 seconds or less.

The quality, performance and reliability of the Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN are unparalleled. Offering print resolutions of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, these laser printers produce consistent, vivid and high-quality colour reports, web pages and presentations with crisp text and sharp images. Furthermore, the robust SP C220N and SP C222DN models are outfitted with a straight paper path for reliable printing up to a stunning 30,000 pages per month.

Managing print tasks and supplies is made simple with the printers’ user-friendly control panel which flashes an alert light for error notification as well as warning light when supplies are low. Fitted with all-in-one cartridges with top–loading configuration, it is a fuss-free one-hand action to replace ink cartridges of the Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN.

Despite the remarkably small footprint, the Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN offer great flexibility in handling paper and other printable media, thus reducing the need for expensive outsourcing. These printers are able to accommodate a wide range of sizes, types and weights, including sheets of up to 160gsm, transparencies, glossy paper, envelopes and labels.

Print job processing at the Aficio SP C222DN is enhanced through a powerful 300 MHz controller coupled with its automatic duplex printing feature. This model also enables direct photo printing from digital cameras via PictBridge support. A sizeable paper capacity of 751 sheets also ensures uninterrupted productivity and workflow.

“Companies today face critical deadlines and demands for high quality work documents. To meet these challenges, they need robust, reliable and affordable solutions,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia. “Our latest Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN desktop colour laser printers deliver reliable and economical colour laser printing for small workgroup environments.”

As with all Ricoh products, both the Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN colour printers are environmental-friendly. Designed with low power consumption and zero waste features, these laser printers have minimal ozone emissions, low noise levels and easily recyclable parts.

Availability
Ricoh Aficio SP C220N and SP C222DN series are now available in Malaysia at a list price of RM 1,739 and RM 2,898 respectively. For further information about Ricoh's full range of Aficio colour products, please contact Ricoh at +603-5569 9555 or visit www.ricoh.com.my

New Ricoh All-in-One Desktop Colour Laser Printers to Boost Office Productivity

Ultra-fast and compact Aficio SP C200S & C222SF series for small businesses

Malaysia, 15 May 2008 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, today launched two new colour all-in-one (AIO) laser printers for small businesses and workgroups in Malaysia. The new Aficio SP C220S and SP C222SF models offer powerful, all-in-one performance packed with capabilities comparable to higher-end systems. While both models deliver accurate and vibrant colour printing, copying and scanning, the Aficio SP C222SF is equipped with high-speed facsimile transmission feature. These smart, sleek printers are simple to operate, easy to maintain and highly affordable.

Powered by ‘4 Drums Tandem’ technology which enables ultra fast and productive printing, both models print and copy in full colour and black-and-white at the exact same rate — 21 ppm (pages per minute) for SP C222SF and 16 ppm for SP C220S. Furthermore, the Aficio SP C222SF reduces paper usage as it allows standard automatic duplex printing at equally high speed.

Apart from producing its first print in a swift 14 seconds after start-up, these printers also deliver sharp black-and-white and vivid colour printouts of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, perfect for printing reports and presentations. A maximum paper capacity of 751 sheets* ensures uninterrupted productivity and workflow, while the 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder facilitates larger copy, scan or fax* tasks. The Automatic Document Feeder also accelerates copy task as the first copy is generated in 30 seconds. (*Applicable to Aficio SP C222F only).

Equipped with robust and easy-to-use ‘Scan-To’ technology, the Aficio SP C220S and SP C222SF facilitate instant document distribution. The Scan-To-Email feature does not require a dedicated server or additional software, whilst scanned files can be uploaded onto a shared server via Scan-To-FTP, or onto a local server with Scan-To-Folder function. Both printers scan documents with resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.

Faxing is speedy and convenient via Group 3 faxing in the Aficio SP C222SF. 3G transmission speed of three seconds, combined with a memory capacity of up to 100-page, 20 one-touch numbers and 50 speed dials allow faxes to be quickly transmitted over regular telephone lines. With a 33.6Kbps modem and 20 ppm engine speed, the Aficio SP 222SF maximizes an organization’s fax workflow.

“The Aficio SP C220S and SP C222SF are two unique additions to Ricoh’s range of colour all-in-one printers that are small in size but big in value. They fit the requirements of affordable and efficient colour printing for smaller enterprises,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia.

As with all Ricoh products, both the Aficio SP C220S and SP C222SF series are environmental-friendly with short warm-up time, minimal ozone emissions, and low noise levels.

AvailabilityRicoh Aficio SP C220S and SP C222SF series are now available in Malaysia at a list price of RM 3,655 and RM 4,323, respectively. For further information on Ricoh's full range of Aficio colour products, please contact Ricoh at +603-5569 9555 or visit http://www.ricoh.com.my/

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Ricoh Malaysia to hold CEO Talk on ‘Upholding Data Integrity: Challenges Facing the Financial Sector’

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 13 December 2007 – Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, today hosted its second CEO Breakfast Talk at Ritz Carlton Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Titled “Upholding Data Integrity: Challenges Facing the Financial Sector”. The talk addressed the importance of data integrity and how to apply guidelines and systems by adopting Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) standards to maintain and manage information among financial services companies in Malaysia.

Following Ricoh’s successful inaugural CEO Breakfast Talk in September, today’s talk featured leading keynote speakers from the financial service sector, namely Mr. Tony Pereira, Vice President for Advance Payment Solutions of MasterCard, and Mr. Allen Chin, Technical Consultant from Symantec Malaysia.

Senior executives from the financial sector were treated to an informative session by Mr. Pereira on “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards” where he shared his vast experience in compliance and site data protection. Mr. Chin from Symantec Malaysia also enlightened the participants on “IT Compliance, Endpoint and Messaging Security Solutions”.

“Data sharing, storage, and retrieval have become a minimum day-to-day requirement in contemporary business operations. Today, information is transformed into one of the most valuable assets of any organization, capable of rendering significant impact to a company’s credibility and reputation. It is definitely an area financial companies could not afford to take risks on,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

He pointed out that ensuring data accuracy, efficiency, and security is unquestionably one of the greatest challenges for financial organizations, business enterprises, and government agencies in this information age. Overcoming these challenges and maintaining a balanced system by adopting ISMS standards are key factors to ensuring business continuity. It is also fundamental to business excellence.

Data integrity is defined as the condition in which data is ‘complete’ and identically maintained during any operations (such as transfer, shortage or retrieval).

Ricoh’s CEO Breakfast Series, to be held regularly over the next few months, aims to create industry awareness and initiate dialogue with Malaysian corporations on ISMS and to enhance Information Security management practices and systems. For further information, kindly contact Ricoh Malaysia at 03 5569 9555 or visit www.ricoh.com.my.

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Ricoh Malaysia promotes Best Management Practices in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 5 December 2007 – Ricoh Malaysia, a global leader in digital office solutions, today awarded a challenge trophy to Yung Kong Galvanizing Industries Berhad, champions of the MIM-Ricoh National Management Game (NMG) 2007. The prize-giving ceremony was held during National Management Conference 2007 organized by Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Ricoh Malaysia is one of the key partners of MIM’s 1-day management conference that comprised a distinguished panel of international management leaders, Malaysian CEOs as well as captains of the industries.

The annual MIM National Management Game is a realistic computer-simulated business game that tests the knowledge and skills of participants in the fields of production, investment, pricing, finance and marketing strategies. As the Platinum Sponsor for NMG 2007, Ricoh Malaysia donated RM80,000 which went towards organizing the national games as well as funding an all-expense trip for the Malaysian team to compete at the Regional Management Game in Kolkatta, India.

“Ricoh’s emphasis on values does not stop at business profitability. Middle managers are critical success factors for any enterprise and they should be harnessed to provide leadership to the general staff,” said Lim Eng Weng, Managing Director of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

He stressed that developing and promoting best management practices such as Ricoh-MIM National Management Game sponsorship has always been the core of Ricoh Malaysia’s vision.

“We would like to continue to contribute to the Malaysian corporate sector through other key initiatives, including Ricoh’s own CEO Breakfast Talk series aimed at creating awareness on the importance of information security by adopting Information Security Management Systems (ISMS),” Lim stated.

Ricoh Malaysia, together with other leading Malaysian companies and corporate personalities were also recognized for their respective contribution to MIM’s National Management Conference 2007 “Honouring Legacy, Creating the Future through Management Leadership”. The conference was well-attended by over 500 delegates from various key sectors.