The Pro C901 supercedes Ricoh’s ProC900, with which the company launched itself to the graphic arts world at drupa two years ago, and has proved successful.
The new colour digital printer is designed to aim squarely at the commercial graphic arts market. It can for instance produce a 400 page, A4 double sided report, with bleed up to three sides, glued and bound – all in the one production line, without human intervention, with up to 250 spot colours per page.
Ricoh says the Pro C901 has a monthly duty cycle of 580,000 and uses new fine toner, technology, as well as upgraded engine and digital front end technology. It comes with a speed of 90ppm for stock up to 300gsm, with no reduction in output for heavier stocks.
MC for the evening was TV game show host Andrew O’Keefe, who moved the evening along nicely, while award winning singer Kate Ceberano delivered a mix of popular and jazz favourites to an appreciative audience.
O’Keefe introduced Kathy Wilson, general manager of Business Solutions and Production for Ricoh Australia. She said, “The Ricoh Pro C901 is a result of observing trends in the marketplace and listening to the needs of our customers. “Our customers asked for a device that produces accurate, high resolution output at fast speeds, along with the automation that comes from our world-leading inline finishing. The Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition is the result.”
Ricoh named its first two Pro C901 Australian customers, both Sydney companies: Printing Creations, from the northern suburbs, and Kwik Kopy, from Bondi Junction.
Wilson commented on the new machine’s colour accuracy and registration along with its ability to integrate with the latest software. She made mention of Ricoh’s team of specialists who can provide customisable print room solutions, services, training and support, adding that the machine’s trained customer replacement units (TCRUs) allow printers to minimise downtime by replacing imaging components themselves.
She concluded, “This device ticks all the boxes. The new technology used in the Pro C901 means it provides graphic-arts quality combined with the added functionality and productivity to meet high-speed turnarounds, cost effectively.”
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