Ricoh demonstrated highly automated end-to-end processes that enhance print operations’ productivity.
Ricoh’s expansive high-speed inkjet and sheetfed production portfolio, represented by Ricoh Pro VC80000, Ricoh Pro VC40000, and Ricoh Pro C9500 technologies, as well as an interactive presentation of the Ricoh Pro Z75 B2 inkjet press, demonstrated how everyday capabilities can be elevated to create a highly productive concept to completion environment.
The company said efficient and profitable end-to-end production begins with software solutions including the Ricoh TotalFlow BatchBuilder, that simplifies and automates many steps in short run digital production, and Ricoh ProcessDirector, that captures, transforms and manages production information and print processes with precise tracking.
Ricoh Predictive Insight, first introduced on the Pro VC80000 high speed inkjet press, provided data driven insights into device utilisation and operator productivity. Ricoh said by using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning capabilities, processes and operations are monitored to help optimise hardware uptime and throughput while minimising maintenance interruptions.
Completing the highly connected approach was a new automation protocol called Print Line and Finishing Interface (PLF-I). This open-source interface enables a step change in communication between web fed printers such as the Pro VC80000 and pre- and post-processing equipment, resulting in enhanced automation.
Elevating print production automation further, Ricoh executives said the Ricoh Auto Color Adjuster provides easy, fast and accurate colour management capabilities, and ensures consistency from system to system and job-to-job.
Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications vice-president Eef de Ridder said, “Automation has the power to positively enhance every stage of the print production process. The increased role of AI and machine learning provide levels of understanding, operational improvements and touchless workflows that help reduce pressures and increase productivity.
“Building on the ‘Connect’ theme of Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, Ricoh demonstrated how automation also continues to elevate hardware and software capabilities and allows commercial, transactional, and enterprise printers greater freedom to competently and confidently expand their service offering.”
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