Ricoh Corporation Previews Aficio Imaging Systems at COMDEX LAS VEGAS, Ricoh Corporation, the Dependable DigitalTM output company, is previewing its new Aficio 1035/1045 digital imaging systems exhibited here at COMDEX 2000, Booth #L5527, in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Set for launch in the second quarter of 2001, the Aficio 1035/1045 next generation technology was developed as an open architecture. And through Ricoh's RA2K developer program, Independent Software/Hardware Vendors can develop, deploy and seamlessly integrate their Software/Hardware technology to provide customized solutions for specific end user needs. Engine speed for the new Aficio 1035/1045 is 35 and 45 pages-per-minute (ppm), respectively, at 600 dot-per-inch (dpi) resolution. "Ricoh understands the needs of the office workgroup better than anyone, and have used this knowledge to fuel the development of our next generation technology," said Katsumi "Kirk" Yoshida, President and CEO of Ricoh Corporation. "This architecture will bring unparalleled functionality and options for expanding and customizing a system for a specific work environment." Furthering A Commitment to the Environment The introduction of the Aficio 1035 signals an industry-wide new era in energy-conscious product development and manufacture featuring a ten second wake-up time. Ricoh has always been proactive when seeking out new ways of saving energy and the environment, without sacrificing the convenience and efficiency of today's cutting-edge technologies. In fact, the company was the first office products manufacturer to support the mission of the IEA and was a major contributor to the development of the program's international standards and requirements. A long-time supporter of global environmental issues, RICOH is also a charter member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star program, and is a four-time recipient of their annual honor: the Energy Star Office Equipment Partner of the Year Award. In this category, RICOH Corporation was named Imaging Equipment Partner of the Year for its dedication toward developing and manufacturing energy-efficient imaging products. This is the third year that Ricoh has been named Imaging Partner of the Year and the fifth consecutive year the company has received a Partner of the Year Award. The RICOH Aficio 1035/1045 will be available in second quarter of 2001. Pricing has not been determined.