West Caldwell, NJ, February 6, 2003 -- Ricoh Corporation, the Dependable DigitalTM output company, today introduced the Ricoh Aficio 1224C/1232C series, high-performance multifunction systems that integrate copying, printing, scanning and optional faxing capabilities-all with "convenience color" capabilities and at an affordable price. The Aficio 1224C/1232C series includes all the features of traditional Multi-Functional Products (MFP's) in speed, image quality, paper handling and finishing options, all in easy-to-maintain and compact units. The Aficio 1224C/1232C series also handles online document collation, ensuring that all documents look their best and are ready for quick distribution. Additionally, for a minimal added cost, its "Convenience Color" capabilities enable it to seamlessly integrate color pages into any document and finish it without manual intervention. Well suited to support a general office environment, the Aficio 1224C/1232C series is ideal for workgroups of five to 20 people. Since it incorporates such a wide range of functions into one system, the Aficio 1224C/1232C can also positively impact a company's bottom line. All service costs and consumables are consolidated into one product and its modular design and easy access to all consumables reduces the need for service calls and downtime. "With Ricoh's Aficio 1224C/1232C series, there is now one system capable of serving an entire workgroup's document production needs," said Mark Pollack, vice president, Product Marketing, Ricoh Corporation. "This breakthrough new product series offers increased output capabilities at an affordable price and will provide our customers with the added convenience of color, while continuing to offer all the benefits of a black and white system."