News release

RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 help print service providers advance their businesses

Singapore, 20 March 2014 – Commercial printing businesses can now easily expand into a growing market of signage and display printing with new wide-format colour graphics printers – RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 - that employ aqueous latex ink, a more environmental-friendly ink as compared to traditional petroleum-based inks due to its lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

The new RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 deliver high print productivity and quality. It can support up to seven colours in various configurations, including orange, green and white inks in addition to CMYK. With the ability to print three layers of ink in one pass with white and colour inks, printing of applications such as transparent stickers, PET, window films and more are now possible. These roll-to-roll large format printers handle media sizes up to 63.8 inches (Pro L4160) or 54 inches (Pro L4130) wide.

With the use of latex inks, the RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 eliminate the need for special ventilation that traditional wide-format graphics printers require. Latex inks are fast drying, and aided further by three integrated heaters (pre, print, post heaters) as well as drying fans, prints are ready for finishing after exiting the system. With a low curing temperature, a wide range of heat-sensitive materials can now be printed with the RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130, making it a smart choice for customers who are looking for improved productivity and profitability. Equipped with Ricoh’s latest generation of high quality, multi jetting piezo inkjet heads, up to three different drop sizes are produced at once, with drops as small as four picoliters (pL). Varying drop sizes result in smoother gradations and sharper details, especially with fine lines and small fonts.

An additional benefit is that the RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 may reduce the environmental impacts of printing through its use of aqueous latex ink and ability to operate with low power consumption. With reusable eco-cases housing the ink packs, it is more economical in the long run as there is no need to change ink cartridges. Ricoh latex inks offer outdoor durability of one to two years, or two to three years with lamination. With white ink, customers benefit from brilliant colours on all substrates – including transparent and dark materials – for signage, branded materials and window displays. The addition of orange and green extends the colour gamut to encompass a wider range of vibrant colours, ideal for both indoor and outdoor materials, and to reproduce corporate colours or spot colours accurately.

The RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 quickly and easily create durable outdoor and indoor signage, including banners, POS/POP posters, vehicle wraps and wall coverings. Both systems print on a wide range of substrates, including PVC, tarpaulin, synthetic paper, coated paper, non-coated paper and textiles.

“In light of the growing need for highly versatile and cost efficient commercial printers, we strive to develop products and solutions that continue to exceed our customers’ expectation. The RICOH Pro L4160/ Pro L4130 – Ricoh’s first entry into wide-format graphics – are intended to help customers expand their service offerings and increase value to their customers,” said Ben Chong, General Manager of Production Printing Group, Ricoh Asia Pacific.

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2013, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,924 billion yen (approx. 20 billion USD). The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives. Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.

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For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms Masayo Hada
Environment Manager
Regional Environmental Management Group
Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 6830 5882
Fax: (65) 6830 5830

Ms Wong Yee Thing
Environment Assistant Manager
Regional Environmental Management Group
Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 6830 5804
Fax: (65) 6830 5830
Email: yeething_wong@rapp.ricoh.com