Inkjet & Digital Printing
Ricoh Introduces the Aficio SP C420DN Advanced Color Laser Printer
Sunday 08. June 2008 - New Aficio SP C420DN Offers High Color Print Productivity and Lower Cost of Ownership
Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the Aficio(R) SP C420DN color laser printer. Designed for businesses in color-intensive environments, the SP C420DN combines high productivity printing with speed and a simple user interface to provide a low total cost of ownership.
The Aficio SP C420DN offers one of the lowest costs per page of any printer model in its class, and features both high-speed printing and top- quality image resolution. Users are able to print color or black-and-white images at a rate of 31 pages per minute (ppm) and produce crisp business documents at up to 1200 x 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi). In addition, users can print images and photos quickly and easily without a PC by plugging in any PictBridge(TM) enabled digital still camera into the interface port. The 4- line LCD control panel also allows users to check supply levels or access menu options in a few short steps, streamlining the process.
With the ability to hold up to 2,300 sheets and to support paper up to 57lb. Bond / 120 lb. Index, the Aficio SP C420DN maximizes productivity and efficiency by minimizing the need for regular paper reloading. In addition to its high paper capacity, this model allows the printer to handle higher print volumes than most competitors in its class, adding to its low cost of ownership. Moreover, the Aficio SP C420DN supports multiple paper sizes including 8.5″ x 14″ through the standard 550-sheet paper tray and banners up to 8.5″ x 35″ through the bypass tray, making it a comprehensive solution able to handle high-volume jobs and complex tasks in a variety of office environments.
“A major goal of Ricoh is to improve the overall efficiency of our customers’ business operations and provide easy-to-use products and solutions to improve their bottom line,” said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The Aficio SP C420DN satisfies the market’s demand for a speedy and reliable laser color printer, offering a wide variety of printing capabilities that fulfill a number of printing needs.”
To continue with Ricoh’s dedication to environmental sustainability, the Aficio SP C420DN features a power-saving sleep mode to save energy and related costs, as well as standard automatic duplex mode to reduce paper usage. Additionally, the printer was designed to produce minimal ozone emissions and is Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant.
The suggested retail price for the Aficio SP C420DN is $1,299.