"In today's competitive business environment, it is vital for organisations to manage document output on their office equipment devices," explains Jeroen Kamphuis, Assistant Manager at Ricoh Europe's Printing Solution Department. "The proliferation of networked devices has resulted in spiraling document output costs that, when left unmanaged, significantly increase operational costs. Ricoh anticipated this risk by offering scalable management and accounting solutions in cooperation with leading software providers, such as Equitrac Corporation." Equitrac Office™, a third generation document accounting solution, is designed to monitor, measure and manage network wide document output. This easy to use modular solution offers control over multifunctional devices and accurately tracks copy, print and fax activities based on attributes such as document name, printer, port, date & time, paper size, finishing options and choice between black and white or colour. In addition, Ricoh offers a range of optional, fully integrated products for use with Equitrac Office™ software, ensuring the solution can be tailored to specific customer requirements. The Ricoh unique optional Print & Copy Control (PCC) module can be embedded in the Aficio™ MFP. With Print & Copy Control (PCC), device user access can be controlled. By simply using a PIN number or network user ID/password entered directly on the display of the MFP, the system is unlocked and you can start copying or select print job(s) from the list for secure print. Upon completion, the transaction is sent to Equitrac Office™ for centralised accounting and reporting. With the Aficio™ Counter Manager (ACM) module for Equitrac Office™, Ricoh provides a unique free of charge solution for remote counter management of your Ricoh Aficio™ devices. "Our close relationship with Ricoh enables us to deliver integrated products and solutions that help organisations gain visibility to their document outpust costs," said Bill Scott, Equitrac's VP of Product Management. "Equitrac Office™ with PCC and ACM gives businesses and institutions the ability to manage document output, allowing for greater accountability and cost control." Equitrac Office™ features a flexible architecture to meet the needs of any environment. Two core versions are available, each offering licensable modules: the Equitrac Office™ Suite and the Small Business Edition. General offices, government agencies, educational institutions and other organisations can now be more efficient and productive while containing and even lowering operational costs. Ricoh's Equitrac Office™ system allows for greater transparency of costs, allowing IT staff to precisely monitor levels of printer usage. This invaluable information enables greater accountability, control and management of costs, allowing customers to utilise their document output devices as efficiently as possible. Increased security is another key benefit of Equitrac Office™. Document devices can be configured to accept only authenticated users, providing secure printing that will be of particular benefit to organisations handling sensitive documents. Equitrac Office™ is one product from Ricoh's product range/line-up that helps organisations define, develop and implement a document output strategy, delivering new levels of efficiency and cost effectiveness. By enabling more efficient use of Ricoh hardware, Equitrac Office™ also helps to minimise the use of consumables such as paper and toner, reducing environmental impact. Ricoh offers a variety of software solutions designed to augment its hardware product range to help customers improve work processes, enhance efficiency and ultimately improve profitability. Its software solutions encompass five key areas including network print management and control; document and information management; document distribution; forms management; and workflow solutions. About Equitrac Corporation
Equitrac Corporation is the world's leading provider of automated Document Accounting and Cost Recovery solutions. With 25 years of development, Equitrac's software and hardware solutions are designed to track, record and report office automation expenses. Equitrac's products are backed by state-of-the-art service and support and seamlessly integrate into today's digital work environment, providing centrally administered document accounting to more than 10,000 organisations worldwide. | 
