SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Ricoh today announced a significant enhancement to its digital print production capabilities with the launch of its new High Caliper Media Customization service. This innovative upgrade for the Ricoh Pro™ C9500 digital color sheetfed press enables printing on a wider range of substrates, with thicknesses of up to 800 microns now supported. This opens up a world of possibilities for Print Service Providers (PSPs) looking to expand their offerings and deliver high-impact applications.
Unlocking New Opportunities with High Caliper Media
The High Caliper Media Customization service significantly broadens the application range of the Ricoh Pro C9500. PSPs can now confidently tackle diverse and creative print projects, including:
- Loyalty and Gift Cards: Produce durable and eye-catching cards that stand out.
- Thick Media Brochures: Create premium brochures with a luxurious feel.
- Bespoke Luxury Packaging: Design and produce unique packaging solutions for high-end products.
- Compostable Food Cartons: Offer eco-friendly packaging options for the food industry.
- High-Impact Direct Mail Inserts: Capture attention with impactful mailers that stand out from the crowd.
- Eye-Catching Point of Purchase Displays: Produce vibrant and durable displays that drive sales.
Versatility and Efficiency for Profitable Production
The Ricoh Pro C9500, with its enhanced media handling capabilities, empowers PSPs to deliver crisp, vibrant, and sharp print results on heavier substrates. This, combined with inline personalization and coding features, enables cost-effective production of:
- Short Runs: Meet the growing demand for personalized and customized print jobs.
- Customized Offers: Tailor print materials to specific customer needs and preferences.
- Localized Promotions: Create targeted campaigns with regional or local relevance.
Co-innovation Driving Growth
"The High Caliper Media Customization service is the latest enhancement for the Pro C9500, and it demonstrates our continuing commitment to developing the production versatility of our digital systems as part of our Co-innovation strategy," says Erwin Busselot, Director Business Innovation & Solutions, Ricoh Graphic Communications. "This new enhancement supports a wider range of exciting application possibilities, enabling our clients to grow their businesses. This includes the production of loyalty and gift cards and co-innovative collaborations such as the recently announced partnership with Green Gift Cards. It also presents fresh opportunities in high margin areas such as luxury business cards, swing tags, and gift card packaging."
Availability and Retrofitting
Ricoh's High Caliper Media Customization service is available now in Europe for new Pro C9500 presses. Importantly, it is also retrofittable, allowing existing Pro C9500 users to benefit from these expanded capabilities. This demonstrates Ricoh's commitment to supporting its customers' long-term growth and success.
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces, and optimize business performance. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh's global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).
Ricoh's mission and vision are to empower individuals to find Fulfillment through Work by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realize a sustainable future.
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