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The Expansion of Ricoh's Inkjet Technology
Pushing the Boudaries of Inkjet to Open New Worlds
Ricoh has been developing its proprietary inkjet technology since 1973.
It started out as technology to be used in office printing. Now it is used in numerous commercial areas.
It has even developed into industrial solutions, deployed in a variety of applications encompassing food,clothing and housing.
Ricoh keeps expanding the printing possibilities, delivering new value and new experiences for our customers across the globe.
Office/ business printing
Ricoh's inkjet technology development team started out focusing on the creation of a business inkjet printer - one that is fast, supports plain paper printing, and operates at low cost per page. The development yielded a bi-pitch laminated piezo actuator. This technology is the foundation of the heads used in Ricoh's inkjet product portfolio.
Commercial printing
With high quality printing on a wide range of media at high speed, Ricoh helps you expand your business.
Industrial printing
Ricoh‘s inkjet printheads range from high-resolution to large droplet. The RICOH MH SERIES offers a wide range of ink compatibility with high durability. The RICOH TH SERIES provides a compact footprint. The inkjet printhead and ink technologies developed over several years are now deployed as solutions. Ricoh enables printing on many different media for a broad range of solutions.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
The right materials, in the right place, in the right amount.
Inkjet technology can transform various production processes through efficient use of materials and digitalization.
Ricoh offers solutions that meet diverse needs through the integrated capabilities of its key technologies,
including inkjet printhead technology, ink supply technology, and printing system technology.
Inkjet printhead
Shoots inks that support a wide range of media
Even, precise ink droplets
Unrestricted control of ink droplet sizes
Reduced size through an original hi-integration design
Precise layout of printheads for hi-productivity
Ink supply
Producing image quality suitable for the application
Non-toxic, high color printing
Mild to the skin, usable on a wide variety of media
Achieving the same high quality professional finish as offset printing
Printing system technology
Delivering professional prints every time
Synchronized motion to compensate for any misalignment
High quality images at high speeds
Precision adjustment on different media types
INNOVATIONS
Ricoh’s ideas and core technologies are driving innovation across a wide range of fields,
creating new opportunities to deliver value to society.
Digital Coating
Enabling the digitalization of coating processes through high-precision jetting of high-viscosity inks and inks containing large-diameter particles
Inkjet Printed Battery
Digital manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries using battery-material inks and precision inkjet printing technology
Inkjet-Printed Perovskite Solar Cells
Inkjet technology enables highly productive, low-cost manufacturing of thin, lightweight, and flexible next-generation solar cells
Printed Electronics
Forming electronic circuits through a printing process
Bioprinting
Applied to testing and human tissue production through the precise ejection of live cells
3D Printing
Providing solutions based on inkjet technology and materials technology
History
For more than 50 years, Ricoh has been developing its unique inkjet technology to meet the needs of the times.
1973
Started development of inkjet technology
- As a pioneer in OA (office automation), Ricoh aimed to become a provider of digital printers
- Established a technology development team to develop inkjet printing systems in parallel with laser (electrophotographic) printing systems
1980s
Released the first Ricoh inkjet printer
- 1980—Exhibited a two-color inkjet printer as a reference exhibit at the Hannover Messe in Germany
- 1984—Released the continuous feed printers JP5320/5330 for word processors
1990s
Dawn of inkjet printers for office use
- 1998—Released the A3 high-speed, on-demand network printer IPSiO JET 300
2000s
Expanded its lineup of office multifunction printers and started offering inkjet printheads
- 2003—Released a model featuring GELJET technology. Enhanced the lineup of printers and multifunction printers.
- Ricoh began offering inkjet printheads to the industrial sector by leveraging technologies such as the bi-pitch laminated piezo actuator, combined with stainless steel housing technology
2010s
Entry into commercial and industrial printing
- Launched and improved the performance of the RICOH Pro VC series, high-speed, continuous feed inkjet printing system for commercial printing
- Industrial inkjet printheads were applied to labels and packaging, sign graphics, and textile areas
2020s
Sophistication of commercial printing and evolution of industrial inkjet technology
- Released RICOH Pro Z75 to support cut-sheet printing in commercial printing applications
- Expanded the lineup of industrial inkjet printheads
Looking Forward
Bringing innovation to various fields
- Ricoh provides new value to society with its inkjet technologies such as Digital Coating, Perovskite Solar Cells, and Lithium-ion battery manufacturing
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