Ricoh introduces the Aficio MP 2851, MP 3351 Digital Imaging Systems
They support color scanning capabilities and secure document storage, as well as an increased print speed of 28 pages-per-minute (ppm) with the MP 2851. The MP 2851 and MP 3351 also feature solutions-based technology that provides Personal Paperless Document Manager (PPDM) and App2Me, a new technology available in early 2010.
Enabling users to capture, combine, convert and share three different document types, including paper, PDF and Microsoft Office files, PPDM makes document distribution easy, secure and efficient, syas Michael Hunter, director of product marketing, Ricoh Americas. Users can send paper and electronic files to virtually any destination including email, FTP sites, web folders and content management systems.
With PPDM, paper originals can be transformed into fully editable Microsoft Office documents or converted into WAV audio files. In addition, data from fillable forms can be extracted into a .csv file for analysis. PPDM also creates custom workflows for users, displaying a personalized view through the interface at their workstation.
The Aficio MP 2851 and the MP 3351 ship standard with one PPDM license and offer an upgrade path for four additional licenses at a discount of more than 80% off the manufacturer's sugggested retail price at the time of purchase.
The Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 are the first digital imaging systems to feature Ricoh's widget-based technology, App2Me. A document management solution, App2Me enables users to create customized workflows and execute them anywhere there's a MP 2851 and/or MP 3351. It's compatible with laptops, desktop computers and various mobile devices
The Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 are the replacement models for the MP 2550 & MP 3350 SP/SPF engines. Ricoh will continue to keep the MP 2550B & MP 3350B in the product line as a low-cost copier solution with a flexible upgrade path to monochrome printing, scanning & faxing. The Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 models are available at the suggested retail prices of US$7,600 and $9,250, respectively.