InfoPrint Brings Touch Screen Technology To Latest Workgroup Models

BOULDER, Colo. – November 3, 2009

InfoPrint Solutions Company, the joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today announced the expansion of its broad portfolio of workgroup solutions. This latest launch brings a touch screen monochrome device for larger workgroups alongside a compact color multi-function device to its existing range.

The InfoPrint 1892 is a ground breaking single-function monochrome A4 (8.5 inch x 11 inch) laser printer featuring a color touch screen control panel. The solution provides larger workgroups instant access to preloaded and customizable applications. Features include:

• Built-in duplex as standard, with print speeds of 55 pages per minute (ppm) and a wide choice of paper handling options
• Forms and Favorites, a selection of customer-specific forms accessible via the touch screen interface to enable instant printing of documents and Web pages, without using a computer
• Eco-settings that help conserve energy when in idle mode, while reducing wasted pages and toner on printed jobs
• Personalization options, to allows businesses to display a company logo or customize a background image, ideal for use in large multi-location businesses
• “Change Language” function, which can be enabled during setup, so users in multi-lingual environments can easily change the display language
• Optimized time-to-first-page for short jobs Extra input drawers can expand capacity up to 4,300 sheets, alongside finishing options such as a StapleSmart II™ Finisher and five bin mailboxes

Driving choice for small businesses

InfoPrint also announced three new laser printers - the InfoPrint 1823, InfoPrint Color 1825 and InfoPrint Color 1836 MFP; compact, high performance printers that also bring greater value to higher-usage customers through economical supplies.

The InfoPrint Color 1825 and InfoPrint Color 1836 MFP are designed for small to midsize workgroups or busy offices that need access to an affordable device that delivers productivity-enhancing features and professional-quality color printing. Both feature 25 ppm printing in both color and monochrome and 256MB RAM space. An optional 550-sheet drawer is available to load up to 1,450 sheets, along with paper-saving duplex printing as standard and economical extra high yield cartridges. These two machines come standard with 4,000¹-page toner cartridges shipping with more toner than their leading competitor. The 8,000-page extra high-yield black toner cartridge means fewer interventions for the customer and helps reduce the cost of ownership by delivering a low cost-per-page.

The InfoPrint 1823 is ultra-compact yet provides large standard input capacity and toner capacity. It boasts two 250-sheet paper drawers plus a 50-sheet multipurpose feeder. The solution also boasts an 18,000¹ page after-market toner cartridge. This brings additional choice to InfoPrint customers looking for a high performance monochrome printer, yet with a smaller footprint and lower price point.

"This latest launch is part of our ongoing move to bring the latest innovations, such as touch screen interfaces, to our customers of all sizes,” said Paul Preo, Vice President, Distributed Solutions, InfoPrint Solutions Company. "Whether looking for a larger monochrome offering or a more compact color workhorse, InfoPrint’s workgroup machines lead the market as flexible, efficient high quality choices for modern businesses looking to remain flexible and keep an eye on costs.”

All InfoPrint’s workgroup printers have been designed and manufactured with the environment top of mind. All models will use substantially less energy than previous generations, and have a unique “Eco-Mode” setting to further reduce energy consumption. Duplex printing capability, high yield cartridges and reduced packaging are additional features to help decrease waste and cost. Improvements in scanning technology and the internal airflow handling reduce noise pollution, with a “quiet mode” feature also available to further reduce acoustical noise.

About InfoPrint Solutions Company

InfoPrint Solutions Company, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, brings to market the advantages IBM and Ricoh have in the development, manufacturing, marketing and building of strategic solutions for customers, creating a growth-oriented global enterprise that is strategically focused on the output market. For more information go to www.infoprint.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/infoprint or www.twitter.com/adfsavings.

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