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Release of imagio MP C2200, Resource-saving
Type Color Multifunctional Model
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The footprint is 33% smaller than that of monochrome machines. The model also features high energy-saving efficiency, plant-based resin components, and many other cutting-edge environmental technologies.
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imagio MP C2200, a downsized, lightweight color multifunctional copier |
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Unlike other color multifunctional copiers, the size of the imagio MP C2200 launched in October 2008 is even smaller than monochrome copiers. Color copiers, which use several color toners, require a complicated mechanism, and this makes it difficult to downsize them as has been done with monochrome copiers. However, for the imagio MP C2200, we changed the paper feeding route and duplex unit drastically,
and reduced the size of each mechanism to fit the size of Ricoh's smallest modules to make the footprint approximately 33% smaller than that of traditional monochrome copiers*1, and make the weight approximately 20% lighter than its precedent color copier*2. In addition, our new plant-based plastic with an approximate biomass content of 70% has been used for the manual pocket, setting a new example of a resource-saving product made of recyclable materials.
The imagio MP C2200 is also prominent in terms of energy saving by employing the new color PxP toner to reduce Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) by approximately 30%*3 to help customers save space and energy.
The inner finisher is designed in such a way that it can be mounted inside the body |
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- In comparison with the imagio MP 2550, the footprint of the main body with the duplex unit, hand-feeding tray (closed), and inner finisher is 33% smaller.
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- In comparison with the imagio MP C2500. No automatic document feeder (ADF).
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- The measuring procedure is defined by the International ENERGY STAR Program. In comparison with the TEC value of the imagio MP C2500 SP (3.74).
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IPSiO SP 4210, a printer with resource-recirculating type toner cartridge  (Ricoh/Japan)
Ricoh released the IPSiO SP 4210, an A4 monochrome laser printer with a resource-recirculating type toner cartridge in January 2009. For this product, Ricoh retains the ownership of cartridges (containers), and customers purchase only their content—toner.
The effective utilization of collected and recycled cartridges has led to a 10% reduction in the price of toner. The new model is expected to help customers save both time and costs necessary for collection and recycling, and further promote resource recirculation.
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