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RICOH FAX530/540 - Cost Effective Plain Paper Faxing for Small Businesses and Workgroups

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, April 2004 -- Ricoh Europe B.V. announces the introduction of the FAX530/540, two fax units that offer the best in user friendliness, reliability and affordability. Both models provide complete fax and telephone capabilities. The FAX540 comes with a built-in digital telephone answering machine. With these models, Ricoh aims at the lower end of the fax market: home offices and small workgroups that are looking for an affordable, compact and easy to use fax solution, replacing thermal and thermal paper fax units.

With the FAX530/540, users obtain an affordable communications tool with low initial cost and minimal operational expenses. These devices take A4 sheets and send them via a 9.6/14.4 Kbps modem. Even multi page documents are easily taken care of: with the Auto Document Feeder 10 pages can be sent at the same time. 

The FAX530/540 incorporate a number of handy telephone capabilities such as quick dial and speed dial keys for easy dialing. Thanks to the 'on hook dial' function, the built-in handset does not have to be lifted in order to dial. The FAX540 even offers handfree speaking. Redialling is also easy: the last five numbers are stored in memory. 

"With the FAX530/540, we offer an ideal plain paper replacement product for thermal and thermal paper faxes," explains Roland Olthoff, Product Manager at Ricoh Europe B.V. "Starting with these entry models, the reform of our fax lineup will be completed this year, covering all types of users, from thermal transfer faxes to inkjet and laser faxes high volume environments." 

For enhanced security, the FAX530/540 can store up to 15/50 pages in the systems' memory and safeguard all incoming information. The FAX540 records up to 30 minutes worth of messages on its integrated digital answering machine. 

User friendliness is key: with their small footprint and compact design, these fax solutions fit into the smallest office corner. The operation panel is easy to use and maintenance is simple. To top it all off, the FAX530/540 offer high output quality.

Following the corporate zero waste policy, Ricoh has labelled every part of these devices for easy recycling and equipped the FAX530/540 with an efficient power management system for reduced energy consumption. 

Ever since the introduction of the first digital facsimile in 1973 and the launch of the first colour fax five years down the road, Ricoh has been a key player in the global history of fax technology. International breakthroughs include remote diagnostic tools, multifunctionality, Internet and ISDN faxing. 

*More about FAX530/540

Note to editors
Ricoh Europe (Netherlands) B.V. is the European headquarters of Ricoh Company Ltd., the leading global manufacturer of office equipment, located in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. It is responsible for marketing, sales and service of Ricoh products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In Europe, Ricoh has three manufacturing sites: two at Ricoh UK Products Ltd. Telford, UK; GR Advanced Materials Ltd., Stirling, UK; and Ricoh Industrie France S.A., Colmar, France. In addition, the Ricoh European Group comprises sales subsidiaries and affiliates in 21 countries. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, revenues from Ricoh’s European operations totalled over € 3.15 billion, accounting for 22.7% of the company’s global revenues. Ricoh’s worldwide sales increased by 5.6% totalling ¥ 1,915 billion (€ 13.9 billion).. 

For further information please contact:
Ricoh Europe (Netherlands) B.V.
Peter T. Van der Kaag
Tel.: +31 (0)20 54 74 153
Fax: +31 (0)20 54 74 222
E-mail: postmaster@ricoh-europe.com
Home page: www.ricoh-europe.com




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