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• New Flora X20 takes centre stage at Ricoh Print Evolution Live
  10 Dec 2024

  LFR was recently treated to a live demonstration of Ricoh’s new Flora X20 UV hybrid printer at the manufacturer’s Print Evolution Live event. Here is what we learnt about the machine and other developments at Ricoh during the second edition of the one-day event…

• Ricoh enhances finishing capabilities with Albyco acquisition
  4 Jan 2024

  Ricoh’s production print customers are set to benefit from an even greater range of finishing capabilities, following the successful acquisition of Albyco, a prominent player in the graphics business.

• Ricoh to showcase its latest innovations at drupa 2024
  18 Dec 2023

  Ricoh Europe has announced it will feature an immersive booth experience at drupa 2024, Hall 8a, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, May 28 to June 7.

• Realisaprint installs world’s first post beta Ricoh Pro Z75
  11 Dec 2023

  The Dragon has landed at Realisaprint.com, a French online printer. It is the first installation in the world of the RICOH Pro Z75 B2 perfecting (auto-duplexing) sheetfed inkjet platform after the successful beta test at Heeter in America.

• Ricoh UK invites industry to experience latest technologies
  27 Sep 2023

  Ricoh UK will next week host a special event at the Ricoh Customer Experience Centre in Telford, allowing industry members from across the UK to learn more about its latest technology developments.

• Sustainably-focused Terenzi Group invest in Ricoh Pro TF6251
  15 Aug 2023

  Milan-based product industrialisation services provider Terenzi Group has praised the impact of its new Ricoh Pro TF6251 UV flatbed printer, revealing the machine has helped enhance the production of vinyl records and strengthened its environmental credentials.

• Mind the gap – automation in print
  31 Jul 2023

  LFR previews Ricoh’s latest report on the use of automation in print and pulls out some of the key findings, highlighting the potential paths to success for print service providers.

• Italy’s First Class boosts productivity with Ricoh Pro TF6250
  19 Jul 2023

  Naples-based customised gift items and small furnishings manufacturer First Class has revealed how its recent investment in a Ricoh Pro TF6250 industrial inkjet printer has allowed it to become more productive and offer a wider range of services to customers.

• Ricoh UK has announced new Chief Executive Officer
  4 Jul 2023

  Ricoh UK has announced Glenn Griggs as the new Chief Executive Officer. Glenn succeeds Phil Keoghan who was promoted to lead Ricoh Northern Europe in April 2022.

• Ricoh to lend a fresh perspective on garment production at FESPA
  5 May 2023

  Helping textile creatives embrace fresh perspectives with new, enhanced, and collaborative technology will be the focus of Ricoh’s attendance at FESPA.

• Ricoh and ISA-UK discuss future success for sign and display
  28 Apr 2023

  There is no understating the impact that the pandemic had on the sign and display markets. Thankfully, both sectors are now well on the road to recovery, but there are still certain challenges that remain for sign-makers and other companies in the industry.

• Enhance your productivity with cost effective investment
  18 Apr 2023

  In many cases, the only way for any business to expand and grow is to invest in new technology. Simply put, they will not be able to access new opportunities or offer a certain level of service to customers without the right sort of machinery in place.

• Rost Werbetechnik switches to Ricoh eco-friendly AR latex inks
  29 Mar 2023

  Based in Berlin, Germany, Rost Werbetechnik GmbH is a medium-sized print service provider that supports commercial clients from design all the way through to the delivery of finished items.

• Ricoh analyses print's place in the modern retail market
  21 Mar 2023

  Despite the influx of and increased use of digital technologies in the retail sector, print remains a popular choice among brands and marketers as a way of capturing the attention of consumers as they browse the shelves in supermarkets and high street stores.

• Are you ready to take your automation to the next level?
  13 Feb 2023

  When Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 opens its doors in just over two weeks the focus of the compact but well attended international industry event will be next level automation.

• Ricoh to unveil print on demand app at Hunkeler Innovationdays
  9 Feb 2023

  Ricoh has announced its latest production workflow technology - RICOH TotalFlow Producer - developed to resolve the leading workflow challenges around print job intake and preparation.

• Ricoh analyses potential 2023 trends with IPIA
  30 Jan 2023

  Back in October 2022 Ricoh UK announced the launch of its second series of ‘Anything in Print’ podcasts which highlight and celebrate organisations championing the print industry.

• BPIF roundtable event to address print in the retail sector
  23 Jan 2023

  The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) will be hosting an online roundtable event examining the impact of printed display and point-of-sale in the retail sector.

• New President for Ricoh Graphic Communications Business Unit
  5 Jan 2023

  Koji Miyao has been named the new President of the Ricoh Graphic Communications (RGC) Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. He succeeded Sergio Kato on January 1, 2023.

• How to ensure your marketing is fully optimised
  12 Dec 2022

  Marketing is a continual process of optimisation. Every time you publish a campaign, post a message, or pick up the phone to a client you should increase impact, awareness, response, conversion, or retention. That is according to Optimise, the sixth book in Ricoh’s Guides to Modern Marketing series.

• RICOH MH5420/5421 Series printhead sales hit 500,000 milestone
  30 Nov 2022

  More than 500,000 RICOH MH5420/5421 Series printheads, Ricoh’s fifth generation of printheads, have already been chosen by worldwide solutions developers to drive digital transformation revenue of tens of billions of dollars across all industrial sectors.

• Ricoh blog on Why your brand is your most precious asset
  31 Oct 2022

  How healthy is your brand? Is it flourishing or languishing? These may not be questions that print business executives ask themselves often. But they should be.

• Ricoh’s long-term plan for a sustainable future
  31 Oct 2022

  Sustainability has been a major buzzword in the print industry for a number of years now as print service providers (PSPs) adapt the way they operate in order to reduce their impact on the environment and satisfy the rising customer demand for greener print.

• Ricoh Pro TF6251 UV secures Acorn Press with new contracts
  18 Oct 2022

  Swindon-based commercial B1 printing company Acorn Press has revealed that its recent investment in a new Ricoh Pro TF6251 UV flatbed printer has enabled it to significantly expand its point-of-sale (POS) services and secure a number of new customers.

• Ricoh Europe announces "Unravel Your Print Workflow" webinars
  7 Oct 2022

  Ricoh Europe has announced its Unravel Your Print Workflow educational programme, a series of webinars on how to develop a smooth workflow that unlocks cost, efficiency, productivity and margin benefits, as well as new business opportunities.

• Ricoh announces new workflow integration to benefit PSPs
  9 Sep 2022

  Ricoh has announced the integration of RICOH Supervisor and RICOH ProcessDirector to empower users to take their data analytics to new heights.

• Ricoh UK announce a series of major free software updates
  23 Aug 2022

  Ricoh UK is delighted to announce a series of major software updates for the Ricoh Pro T7210, Ricoh Pro TF6250 and Ricoh Pro TF6251 UV flatbed printers, available free-of-charge for existing users.

• Ricoh blog on - How disciplined is your operation?
  8 Aug 2022

  Is your operation as disciplined as it could be? Is it able to deliver value to your clients in a clear way? Does it have an identifiable value discipline?

• Ricoh explains why print show events are vital to the industry
  20 Jun 2022

  At FESPA, Gulf Print & Pack, Printwear & Promotion, All4Print and C!Print we saw firsthand how there is still very much an appetite for in person events.

• CRN recognizes Ricoh on 2022 Solution Provider 500 list
  10 Jun 2022

  Ricoh USA, Inc. has announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ricoh IT Services to its 2022 Solution Provider 500 list.

• Ricoh announces new offer on Ri 100 DTG printers
  1 Jun 2022

  Ricoh UK is delighted to announce the launch of a special bundled offer for its market-leading Ricoh Ri 100 direct-to-garment printer, with the aim of helping users maximise the return on their investment.

• Ricoh opens revamped Customer Experience Centre
  16 May 2022

  Ricoh has announced that its newly revamped Customer Experience Centre is now open for business. Based in Telford, the major transformation project saw Ricoh work with adhesive science solutions expert Drytac to overhaul the look of the facility.

• Ricoh Pro TF6251 will be highlighted at Gulf Print and Pack
  11 May 2022

  Application possibilities supported by the Ricoh Pro TF6251 hybrid flatbed UV printer will be highlighted at Gulf Print and Pack 2022.

• Inprint Colour hails impact of new Ricoh Pro L5160e printer
  12 Apr 2022

  North Yorkshire-based commercial printing business Inprint Colour has hailed the impact of its new Ricoh Pro L5160e Latex printer, revealing the output quality of the machine has enabled it to significantly enhance its large-format print offering.

• Cora Graphics expands into new markets with Ricoh Pro L5160e
  7 Apr 2022

  Glasgow-based print and sign-making business Cora Graphics has revealed how its investment in a new Ricoh Pro L5160e latex large-format printer in April 2021 has allowed it to expand into a number of profitable new markets.

• Ricoh and BIC Institute announce partnership to empower PSPs
  21 Mar 2022

  Ricoh has partnered with Dutch international management consultancy BIC Institute to launch a new strategic and operational review service as part of Ricoh’s EDGE consultancy. It is focused on helping Print Service Providers (PSPs) position themselves in their markets for maximum success.

• Five ways Print Service Providers can adapt for the future
  21 Mar 2022

  The printing industry is finding its post pandemic feet. Although headwinds arising from rising costs and from the conflict in Ukraine are starting to make their presence felt.

• Ricoh agrees €50m printhead technology deal with Durst Group
  11 Mar 2022

  Ricoh Europe has agreed a landmark €50million printhead technology deal to extend its successful collaboration with Durst Group AG.

• Ricoh partners with Josero to showcase Ricoh Pro L5160e at SDUK
  22 Feb 2022

  Ricoh UK has announced it will be showcasing its Ricoh Pro L5160e large format printer on Josero’s stand – K10 – at Sign & Digital UK 2022.

• First plant-based ink from Ricoh enhances print sustainability
  21 Feb 2022

  Brand owners and printer manufacturers can further reduce their environmental impact with Ricoh’s plant-based ink – the first of its kind for mainstream graphics and packaging print.

• Mijdrecht expands into packaging market with Ricoh Pro T210
  18 Feb 2022

  Dutch print, packaging and fulfilment services provider Handling Company Mijdrecht (HCM) has revealed that its investment in a Ricoh Pro T210 UV flatbed printer in November 2021 has enabled it to expand its offering and take on a wide range of new, creative packaging projects.

• Ricoh UK appoints Paul Hilton as Inkjet Technical Specialist
  10 Feb 2022

  Ricoh UK is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced industry professional Paul Hilton to the role of Inkjet Technical Specialist, with a focus on customers in the North of England.

• Ricoh Pro L5160 transforms coffee shops with backlit graphics
  25 Jan 2022

  A leading Ricoh customer in the United Arab Emirates has deployed its new Ricoh Pro L5160 printer, installed in December 2021, to produce thousands of stunning bespoke backlit graphics for use in a network of coffee shops across the country.

• Josero installs a Ricoh Pro L5160e in their new showroom
  25 Jan 2022

  Leading wide-format printing solutions provider Josero has installed a new Ricoh Pro L5160e printer at its Cambridgeshire showroom, enabling customers to experience live demonstrations of the Latex machine.

• Ricoh take a more strategic look at the work from home trend
  14 Jan 2022

  Ricoh USA, Inc. unveiled its RICOH Capture & Conversion Services, an advanced AI-powered solution that intelligently captures, digitizes and stores information, making it securely and efficiently accessible, searchable and useable to workers from anywhere, at any time.

• Ricoh drives print success at Park Community Enterprises
  13 Jan 2022

  From its beginning as a school reprographics department to a fully-fledged commercial printer, a key aspect of the journey for Park Community Enterprises is its partnership with Ricoh. That relationship has helped develop a thriving business and met the founding principle of marrying education and enterprise.

• Ricoh responds to market demand with sustainable solutions
  11 Jan 2022

  Sustainability is, and will continue to be for many years to come, an incredibly important factor for print service providers, no matter the size of their business or the markets in which they operate.

• LFR shining a light on Ricoh wide-format print specialists
  22 Nov 2021

  Wide-format print remains one of the key focus areas for Ricoh as we strive to provide enhanced technology to the market and continuous support for our innovative and forward-thinking customers.

• Ricoh USA adds RICOH Pro TF6251 & RICOH Pro L5160e to portfolio
  27 Oct 2021

  Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the expansion of its wide format portfolio with the RICOH Pro TF6251 UV LED flatbed and RICOH Pro L5160e latex roll-fed wide format printers.

• The real-world benefits of colour calibration
  27 Oct 2021

  Complex technology requires clear terminology, and this is certainly true of colour calibration, which, despite having been around for hundreds of years, still requires some explanation to demonstrate its full benefits.

• Ricoh Pro TF6250 transforms production at Imprimerie des Alpes
  30 Sep 2021

  Since its installation in late 2020, France-based Imprimerie des Alpes has been using its Ricoh Pro TF6250 to transform its production processes and bring more work in-house.

• Ricoh appoints Josero as UK reseller for Latex and DTG printers
  1 Sep 2021

  Ricoh has announced the appointment of Josero as a UK reseller for its full range of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printers and the very latest generation of wide format Latex printers.

• Time to make offices more inviting and inspiring say Ricoh
  26 Aug 2021

  With many of us back in the office after more than a year of working from home, now is the perfect opportunity for business owners and brand managers to reflect on the office space they have and consider how to transform it into a more inspiring and welcoming environment.

• Beepag winning with duo of Ricoh Pro T7210 flatbed printers
  18 Aug 2021

  Italian printing and graphics company Beepag has paid tribute to the purchase of a second Ricoh Pro T7210 UV Flatbed Printer in April this year which has helped the business enter new markets and offer an expanded service to customers.

• E-commerce is the megatrend to boost large format sales
  29 Jul 2021

  Here at Ricoh, we like to keep a handle on the key issues within the print industry. In the blog below, Stewart Cobby discusses the rise of e-commerce in the large format print sector - and the opportunities and potential pitfalls to look out for.

• Manor produces 2000+ personalised gifts with Ricoh Ri 100 DTG
  23 Jun 2021

  Switzerland-based retail giant Manor embraced Ricoh's Ri 100 direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology for an in-house personalised merchandise promotion prior to Christmas 2020.

• Why MIS can streamline large-format production and cut costs
  17 Jun 2021

  While there may be a plethora of print hardware available on the market, investment in a management information system (MIS) can be essential to ensure it is operating to its full potential and producing the highest quality work.

• Why sustainability is a smart business approach in print
  12 May 2021

  As part of its ongoing Anything in Print series, Ricoh recently released an informative session about the true value of operating as a sustainable print business. You can catch-up on the podcast here

• Simon Isaacs shares Ricoh UK's wide-format and digital roadmap
  20 Apr 2021

  The huge influx of print service providers (PSPs) into the wide-format print market in recent years has made it an incredibly competitive sector, with a number of leading manufacturers vying for business.

• Ricoh DTG prize sees Scorpion Sports targeting new business
  17 Mar 2021

  After being revealed as the winner of a new Ricoh Ri 100 Direct to Garment (DTG) printer in October 2020, sports kits and leisurewear provider Scorpion Sports says it plans to use the versatile machine to help explore opportunities in the short-run and personalised print markets.

• Inprint Colour builds for the future with Ricoh PRO-TF6250
  2 Mar 2021

  Yorkshire-based print service provider Inprint Colour has offered an insight into how its pre-pandemic purchase of a Ricoh PRO-TF6250 Series UV flatbed printer subsequently allowed it to keep up with a huge spike in demand for its sign production services in 2020 - and will serve as a platform for continued success in 2021.

• Ricoh releases new video of Ri 2000 DTG printer capabilities
  15 Feb 2021

  Ricoh has released a new video offering an insight into the core benefits and key features of the Ricoh Ri 2000 Direct to Garment (DTG) Printer.

• Ricoh USA wins 2020-21 Cloud Award
  8 Feb 2021

  Ricoh USA, Inc. has been declared the winner of the Best Cloud Hosting Provider in the international Cloud Computing Awards program, The Cloud Awards.

• Ricoh live technology showcase extends your inkjet horizons
  8 Feb 2021

  Ricoh will continue its Anything in Print series this month with a live technology showcase focused on its very latest developments in inkjet technology.

• Double Ricoh investment helps Next remain operational
  28 Jan 2021

  Leading clothing, footwear and home products retailer Next has revealed how its decision early in 2020 to invest in two new printers from Ricoh helped the business remain operational during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

• Ricoh Anything In Print podcasts feature expert print insight
  18 Jan 2021

  Ricoh UK is proud to announce the release of its much-anticipated Anything in Print Podcast.

• Appeal Media on how to survive and thrive during a pandemic
  11 Jan 2021

  Like many of us across the industry, Appeal Media has felt the impact of 2020's COVID-19 pandemic.

• Large-format lessons from 2020 and forecasting the future
  26 Nov 2020

  As we approach the end of another year, we have a natural desire to look back and consider how the next twelve months will pan out.

• Ricoh TF6250 UV printer for Ryerson Creative Technology Lab
  25 Nov 2020

  Ricoh Canada Inc. has partnered with Ryerson University to drive greater print innovation within their creative and graphic programs.

• Ricoh recognised in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2020
  19 Nov 2020

  Ricoh today announced that it has been recognised in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) 2020, one of the world’s most renowned indices for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance.

• UK Atomic Energy Authority opt for Ricoh L5130 latex printer
  18 Nov 2020

  The in-house printing department at UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has installed a new Ricoh Pro L5130 latex printer and Summa cutter, giving it the power to produce more graphics on-site.

• Ricoh launches Pro L5160 Latex wide format printer bundle
  29 Oct 2020

  Ricoh is offering print service providers (PSPs) the chance to make massive savings on its Ricoh Pro L5160 printer this autumn.

• Ricoh Pro TF6251 flexibly handles roll fed and rigid media
  28 Oct 2020

  Print Service Providers can now benefit from highly flexible print production on roll fed media, as well as rigid media, with the Ricoh Pro TF6251 hybrid flatbed UV printer.

• Keypoint Intelligence awards Ricoh's holistic approach
  13 Oct 2020

  Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it won a Buyers Lab (BLI) PaceSetter Award 2020–2021 in Business Process Services.

• Ricoh announces winner of Ri 100 DTG printer competition
  13 Oct 2020

  Ricoh UK Ltd has announced the winner of its ‘Win with Ricoh' competition. Coventry-based Scorpion Sportswear will soon be taking delivery of a brand new Ricoh Ri 100 direct-to-garment (DTG) printer package, which includes the Ricoh Ri 100 printer, print tray, heat tray and a full set of CMYK inks.

• Cannata names Ricoh’s Heather Poulin a top Woman Influencer
  8 Oct 2020

  Ricoh USA Inc. today announced that Heather Poulin, Vice President, Marketing, Production Printing, has been featured on the cover of The Cannata Report's 7th Annual Women Influencers issue.

• Ricoh and IBM expand services to customers via hybrid cloud
  6 Oct 2020

  Ricoh USA, Inc. and IBM today announced a significant expansion of their existing collaboration to help enable delivery of Ricoh's innovative information management solutions via the versatile and powerful IBM hybrid cloud.

• Ricoh withdrawal from drupa announced as part of new approach
  5 Oct 2020

  Ricoh Europe is renewing its focus on developing increasingly effective virtual client communication via different channels in response to the continuing uncertainty arising from the Coronavirus pandemic.

• Ricoh Ri2000 Direct to Garment printer boosts productivity
  28 Sep 2020

  Ricoh is responding to the needs of the modern garment decorator for heightened productivity, best-in-class operation and ease of use with the launch of the Ricoh Ri 2000 Direct to Garment (DTG) printer. The next generation system supports the production of promotional and personalised goods locally.

• Fans support Texas Longhorns team with Ricoh-printed cutouts
  18 Sep 2020

  Fans of the Texas Longhorns – the University of Texas's American football team – have been able to show their support even when social distancing measures mean they can't attend games in person, thanks to photographic cut-outs printed in partnership with Ricoh.

• Ricoh DTG helps Identity Printing launch urban fashion brand
  15 Sep 2020

  Together with a design duo from Liverpool, personalised print specialist Identity Printing has launched a new luxury streetwear line using Ricoh direct-to-garment (DTG) technology.

• Garment printing – finding the right technology for your business
  8 Sep 2020

  If you want to start a new garment printing business, or replace your current T-shirt printing technology, there are probably more options available to you now than ever before.

• Bringing the benefits of large format to your print operation
  17 Aug 2020

  Ricoh recently hosted a webinar about large format print and how print businesses could benefit from adding these services to their operations. You can catch up with the session on-demand here.

• Why your business needs direct-to-garment printing
  4 Aug 2020

  The promotional goods market is creative and varied, covering everything from luxury corporate gifts to cheap-and-cheerful giveaways. But as the sector gets busier, and the events calendar recovers from a fallow period, it's essential that businesses in this market work smarter.

• Ricoh to host new webinar on potential of wide format print
  29 Jul 2020

  Ricoh continues its Anything in Print webinar series with an informative session on the potential of the wide format print sector.

• Ricoh competition with Ri100 direct-to-garment printer prize
  22 Jul 2020

  Ricoh is offering businesses the chance to win a Ricoh Ri 100 direct-to-garment (DTG) printer package, an entry-level solution for the personalised apparel market.

• Ricoh USA helps Fusion Cross-Media support frontline workers
  20 Jul 2020

  Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced that Fusion Cross-Media, a commercial print provider, has reinvented its business goals to adapt to these difficult times, meeting evolving customer needs while contributing to local charities.

• Natural Print Solutions installs latest Ricoh Ri 100
  8 Jul 2020

  Essex-based Natural Print Solutions has installed Ricoh's latest direct-to-garment (DTG) printer, the Ricoh Ri 100, to bring the production of branded workwear and personalised merchandise in-house.

• Ricoh blog: Unlock the full potential of print with software
  18 Jun 2020

  We're well and truly living in the digital era. Most of us are carrying around phones with greater power than the Apollo 11 lunar space capsule, with more opportunities for communication, information, and entertainment than Neil, Buzz and Michael could have thought possible in 1969.

• EICHE manufacture faster with Ricoh TF6250 UV flatbed printer
  10 Jun 2020

  Klaus Eiche Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH (EICHE) has transformed its industrial processes following the installation of a Ricoh Pro TF6250 large format UV flatbed printer.

• How Ricoh is empowering print with large-format innovations
  1 Jun 2020

  Ricoh has made its globally recognised name in office solutions, providing document services, consulting, software and hardware to customers around the world.

• New business Aroc Compliance launches thanks to Ricoh TF6250
  27 May 2020

  The owners of Appeal Media have launched a new business, Aroc Compliance, specialising in health and safety and compliance signage.

• Ricoh to continue its Anything in Print webinar series
  20 May 2020

  Ricoh is continuing its Anything in Print webinar series with an informative session on the wide format print sector.

• Why UV flatbed print is top of the industry's shopping list
  18 May 2020

  The 2019 Widthwise poll of wide-format print professionals found that almost a third (31%) planned to invest in UV-curing flatbed printers in the next couple of years, putting the technology top of the list of purchasing intentions.

• Ricoh, BPIF and IPIA to examine key challenges for UK print
  6 May 2020

  In light of challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, Ricoh UK have today announced that it will launch a series of webinars examining key points of focus for UK printers in a post-pandemic world.

• Latex printer ownership continues upward trend – here’s why
  28 Apr 2020

  We're delighted to bring you another guest blog from Yucel Salih, UK Wide Format Print Specialist for Production Print at Ricoh UK.

• Gilmex orders three new Ricoh Pro L5160 printers
  22 Apr 2020

  Gilmex International says it has 'dramatically increased' its output quality and turnaround times thanks to the installation of a new Ricoh Pro L5160 printer with Latex ink in August 2019.

• Solvent, UV or latex printing - where we might be in 5 years
  3 Apr 2020

  Solvent, UV or latex inks offer a range of different benefits for commercial printers. In this blog post, Yucel Salih talks through your options and looks at which will be the most future-proof.

• Ricoh to demonstrate vibrant applications at FESPA
  25 Apr 2019

  Visitors to the Ricoh stand at FESPA 2019, Munich Messe, May 14 to 17, will encounter colourful creativity on a wide range of substrates. They will also be able to appreciate how they can harness Ricoh solutions to boost their businesses.