The OEM has released the “next-generation range” of Flex 2.0 A3 colour MFPs.
In a press release, the OEM’s subsidiary Ricoh Australia stated that the Flex 2.0 series of A3 colour MFPs are “designed to support the needs of the modern, mobile worker”, and combine the Smart Device Connector app with iOS and Android devices as well as offering an “intuitive smart operation panel and direct cloud access”, so users can “work the way they want”. The series can also be used as an “interconnected hub to quickly and securely” access files and 15 “popular cloud services”.
The series consists of the MP C2004, C2504, C3004, C3504, C4504 and C6004, with all six featuring respective print speeds of 20ppm, 25ppm, 30ppm, 35ppm, 45ppm and 60ppm. Additional features of all six include compatibility with Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive and Office 365, optical character recognition (OCR) to “convert hard-copy documents into user-friendly digital files”, a 10.1-inch touchscreen panel and “banner printing capability” of up to 126cm in length.
Other features included consist of a “human detection sensor” to “recover from Sleep Mode in as little as half a second”, as well as being “quiet and eco-friendly” and featuring a new system design “that activates only the necessary components required to run a particular function”, which Ricoh claims leads to “quieter operation with less heat emission”.
Joe Ciliberto, General Manager of Marketing and Product Strategy at Ricoh Australia, commented: “Whether for pure convenience or needing to complete an urgent print job on-the-run, employees can simply access and print documents wirelessly via Ricoh’s Smart Device Connector App. The Flex Series can also be integrated with Ricoh’s range of Connect and Collaborate solutions – including its interactive flat panels, projection systems and range of applications – for a truly collaborative work experience.
“With connectivity a necessity for the modern, mobile workforce of today and the proliferation of smart device use in Australia, print devices have moved beyond impressive print, copy and scan speeds. It has never been more important for organisations to invest in solutions that complement their existing technology ecosystem, while catering to the needs of today’s changing workforce – be it office-bound, on-the-go or remote.”