WEST CALDWELL, NJ, December 5, 2001 - Ricoh Corporation, the Dependable Digital output company, today introduced the Aficio 1018D digital imaging system. Based on the award winning Aficio 1018, the arrival of the Aficio 1018D further enhances Ricoh's product offerings for the small, corporate workgroup, by delivering standard duplexing capabilities for maximum output. The Aficio 1018D contains Ricoh's 14th generation of Digital Engine technology, maintaining Ricoh's digital leadership position in the industry. The system meets the demand for copying, faxing and network printing, creating an affordable "all in one" solution, in a compact design. "The Aficio 1018D validates Ricoh's total office solution philosophy of providing productive, and affordable, imaging systems for the small office and corporate workgroup," said Jim Ivy, President, Office Products Group, Ricoh Corporation. "This new system comes with the unsurpassed digital dependability of Ricoh technology designed to meet the needs of any office environment." With a user-friendly control panel, two-sided output, versatile paper capacity and optional faxing and network printing capabilities, the Aficio 1018D provides fast, quality output at an affordable price. The printer option for the Aficio 1018D provides quality printer performance in a PC or Macintosh environment, with standard duplex printing and optional networking capabilities. In addition, the fax option allows users to save time and money with a Super G3 transmission speed, dual access, automatic duplex transmission and the ability to send and receive up to 11"x17"size documents. To assist in meeting various other document needs, Ricoh is also offering a set of document solutions that are compatible with the Aficio 1018D. These document solutions include: SmartNetMonitor, for monitoring and managing printer peripherals from your desktop, Printer Cost and Security Manager, for monitoring the Total Cost Of Ownership and enabling Secure Printing and E-Cabinet for storing and retrieving documents. The Aficio 1018D is now available at a suggested retail price of $3,650.00.