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RICOH INTRODUCES AFICIO SP C430DN/SP C431DN COLOR LASER SYSTEM West Caldwell, NJ, July 21, 2010 Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, today announced the new Aficio SP C430DN and SP C431DN color laser printers. Combining fast print speeds, reliability and superior image quality, this network printer system gives users a broad range of media support while achieving a remarkably low total cost of ownership.
The Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN offers two printer engine options, allowing users to choose what print speed works best for their business needs. The SP C430DN turns out full color and monochrome prints at 37 pages per minute (ppm), while the SP C431DN addresses busier workgroups with a color and black and white output speed of 42 ppm. Users can install up to three optional 550-Sheet Paper Feed Units for a maximum 2,300 sheet capacity that supports up to 120 lb. Index. For absolute versatility, the system also accepts up to 140 lb. Index through its 100-Sheet Bypass Tray capable of handling special media, such as static cling, waterproof and coated papers.
As users look to minimize expenses, the Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN will help to lower a businesses total cost of ownership without sacrificing image quality. At 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, the system produces vibrant color and crisp text. Yet, cost per page is driven down by three color cartridges that yield 21,000 prints each and one black
cartridge that yields 24,000 prints. Additionally, Ricohs Economy Color Mode helps users save on consumables by reducing the amount of toner used while still producing clear and legible documents.
Speed, versatility and reliability are important business requirements when looking for printers to maintain a productive office environment, said Shun Sato, senior vice president, Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. Whether you are a small business in need of a secure and dependable network printer, or a larger enterprise looking to enhance the productivity of individual workgroups, The Aficio SP C430DN and SP C431DN color laser printers are designed to fit into any setting and produce high-quality output while realizing savings for our customers.
Businesses demanding reliable document security will appreciate the simple yet advanced device access and data protection the Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN offers. The SP C430DN provides reliable network data encryption and user authentication. For increased security, the SP C431DN comes standard with additional features, including an 80 GB hard drive and 768 MB of RAM for increased document storage and queuing, Enhanced Locked Print-NX (ELP-NX) for password protected print release on any ELPNX enabled networked device, and Card Authentication Package (CAP) for device access via swiping of user identification cards. These features on the Aficio SP C431DN are also available optionally on the SP C430DN at an additional cost.
The Aficio SP C430DN has an MSRP of $1,499 while the SP C431DN is priced higher with an MSRP of $1,999. For more information about the Aficio SP C430DN/SP C431DN and other Ricoh products and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., the 74-year-old leading provider of advanced office technology and innovative document imaging products, services and software, with fiscal year 2009 sales in excess of $21 billion.
Ricohs fully integrated hardware and customizable services and software help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.
Ricoh Americas Corporation, directly or through its network of authorized dealers, markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
Information about Ricohs complete range of offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com.

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Voluntary Product Accessibility Template The following table summarizes the compliance of this product with the Section 508 accessibility requirements. The table is from the Information Technology Industry Council. Date: August 2010 Name of Product: Ricoh Aficio SP C430DN-C431DN Contact for More Information: [contact person at product vendor] Note 1: Scope of evaluation includes normal walk-up functionality only; it does not include maintenance/troubleshooting components.
Summary Table Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations The SP C430DN-C431DN PCL5c driver fully supports 7 of 10 applicable sections and supports 3 of 10 applicable sections with exceptions. PCL5c driver: Supports with Exceptions PCL6 driver: Supports with Exceptions PCL Mini driver: Supports with Exceptions PS3 driver: Supports with Exceptions The SP C430DN-C431DN PCL6 driver fully supports 8 of 10 applicable sections and supports 2 of 10 applicable sections with exceptions. The SP C430DN-C431DN PCL Mini driver fully supports 8 of 10 applicable sections and supports 2 of 10 applicable sections with exceptions. The SP C430DN-C431DN PS3 driver fully supports 8 of 10 applicable sections and supports 2 of 10 applicable sections with exceptions. See the table below for more details. Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Not Applicable Information and Applications Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Not Applicable Products Section 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products Not Applicable The SP C430DN-C431DN is not a web-based application. The SP C430DN-C431DN is not a telecommunications product. The SP C430DN-C431DN is not a video or multimedia product. The SP C430DN-C431DN fully supports 10 of 11 applicable sections and supports 1 of 11 applicable sections with
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems

Supports with Exceptions

Summary Table Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations exceptions. See the table below for more details. Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers Not Applicable The SP C430DN-C431DN is not a desktop or portable computer. The SP C430DN-C431DN fully supports 4 of 5 applicable sections and supports 1 of 5 applicable sections with exceptions. See the table below for more details. The SP C430DN-C431DN fully supports all 3 sections. Fully Supports See the table below for more details.
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations The user can interact with the software through the keyboard. Keyboard controls result in modifications on the screen, which are often textual. (a) When software is designed to Fully Supports run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually. (b) Applications shall not disrupt or Fully Supports disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer. (c) A well-defined on-screen Fully Supports indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes. Supports with Exceptions
The print driver software was tested using a screen magnifier, high and low resolution displays, high contrast display options, varying cursor blink rates and widths, and various keyboard accessibility features (including FilterKeys, StickyKeys, and ToggleKeys). All of these accessibility features work in tandem with this software.
This software implements standard Windows handling of input focus a dotted box is visible around the item that has focus.
(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.

In the PCL5c, PCL6, PCL Mini, and PS3 drivers, the identity, operation, and state of most user interface elements are available to assistive technologies, but there are exceptions. In some cases, labels of display elements are missing. For example, in the Watermark tab of the Printing Preferences dialog for the PCL5c driver, the position of the watermark can be adjusted using a text entry box or a scroll bar. However, there is no label or text explaining the purpose or function of the scroll bar. In some cases, the labels for
display elements are insufficient. For example, in the PCL5c driver, all balloon help buttons are identified as balloon help with no indication as to what the help topic is. In the PS3 driver, all balloon help buttons are identified simply as button with no indication of the buttons function. In some cases, the state of a display element is not indicated. For example, in the Advanced Options [Color] dialog box of the PCL Mini driver, the options in the ICM Intent combo box are not read. Some information conveyed by images is not available in text. For example, in the PCL5c and PCL6 drivers, the information conveyed by the image in the Custom Paper Size dialog is not available textually, but it is important to help the user understand what is being set by the spin controls in this dialog. (e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance. Fully Supports The meaning of all bitmap images is consistent throughout the print drivers.
All of the drivers have at least some textual information that is not available to assistive technology. In the PCL5c driver, the text in the About dialog is not available to the screen reader. Instead, the screen reader says no selected item for this information. In the PCL5c, PCL6, PCL Mini, and PS3 drivers, some of the information in the Features group box on the General tab of the Properties dialog is not read by the screen reader.
(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.
Fully Supports (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.
When the user adjusts the contrast in Windows, the selected contrast settings carry over into the print driver application. Certain Windows settings, such as font size, are not inherited into the
driver application windows, but this appears to be a Windows limitation rather than a problem with the drivers. (h) When animation is displayed, Not Applicable the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user. (i) Color coding shall not be used as Fully Supports the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. (j) When a product permits a user to Not Applicable adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. (k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. Fully Supports The print driver software contains no animation.

The PCL5c, PCL6, PCL Mini, and PS3 print drivers do not use color coding as the only means of conveying information. The drivers do not provide color and contrast adjustments. Color and contrast setting changes resulting from changing the Windows theme are honored in the drivers, however. The only flashing or blinking elements are the text cursors in the drivers. Those elements flash at less than 2 Hz, with the flash rate controllable through the Windows Accessibility Options dialog. Form elements, their identifiers, their functionality, and associated instructions or cues are available to the screen reader. There are some instances in the PCL6 and PS3 drivers where form instructions or feedback is somewhat unclear or not provided in a consistent manner, but these deficiencies are not major enough to interfere with the users ability to use the software. In the Custom Paper Size dialog of the PCL5c driver, the text A: Width and B: Length is read to describe the dimensions in the figure. This text is not useful for a screen reader user and may be confusing because it is not clear what the text is associated with.
PCL6, PCL Mini, PS3 Fully Supports PCL5c Supports with Exceptions
(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria (a) Self contained products shall be usable by people with disabilities without requiring an end-user to attach Assistive Technology to the product. Personal headsets for private listening are not Assistive Technology. Supporting Features Fully Supports Remarks and Explanations The device has an LCD screen and associated buttons that are used to configure setup options. Users without vision cannot utilize the LCD. Setting up print options can also be done through the LCD, but would typically be done through the print driver. Therefore, use of the LCD is not required for non-maintenance purposes. Accessibility features include large fonts on the control panel, and adjustable time-outs. (b) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. Fully Supports All timed response items are adjustable by the user and can be disabled entirely. All mechanically operable controls and keys are tactilely discernible without activation of the controls and keys. Controls on the control panel are operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The forces required to activate all nonmaintenance controls are less than 5 pounds. Key repeat is supported for various functions on the LCD. The key repeat rate is adjustable, with one option providing a 2 second delay before repeat, and key repeat can be turned off from the Maintenance menu. The status of all locking or toggle controls is visually discernible. The status of the main power switch and suspend/resume key is only visually discernible, and not discernible by touch or sound. Note: This item was evaluated for all device controls, as it is believed that was the intent of the criteria.

(c) Where a product utilizes Supports with touchscreens or contact-sensitive Exceptions controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4).
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations The device does not require biometric forms of identification. (d) When biometric forms of user Not Applicable identification or control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided. (e) When products provide auditory output, the audio signal shall be provided at a standard signal level through an industry standard connector that will allow for private listening. The product must provide the ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at anytime. Fully Supports
The auditory output of the device is in the form of beeps, which are not essential to the operation of the device, and for which there is no need to interrupt, pause, or restart.
(f) When products deliver voice Not Applicable output in a public area, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. (g) Color coding shall not be used as Fully Supports the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. (h) When a product permits a user to Fully Supports adjust color and contrast settings, a range of color selections capable of producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided. (i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. Fully Supports
The device does not deliver voice output.
This device does not rely on the use of color coding as the sole means of conveying information.
Seven levels of display contrast adjustment are provided for the LCD. The LCD is monochrome.
No flicker or flashing between 2 and 55 Hz was detected.
(j)(1) Products which are Fully Supports freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: The position of any operable control shall be determined with respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches in
The position of the operable control panel meets the measurement criteria.
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria length, centered on the operable control, and at the maximum protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls. (j)(2) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is 10 inches or less behind the reference plane, the height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. Fully Supports The device is intended for tabletop use. Assuming a 30 high table, all non-maintenance controls 10 inches or less behind the reference plane are between 15 and 54 inches from the floor. Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations

(j)(3) Products which are Fully Supports freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is more than 10 inches and not more than 24 inches behind the reference plane, the height shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. (j)(4) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Operable controls shall not be more than 24 inches behind the reference plane. Fully Supports
There are no operable controls intended for non-maintenance use that are between 10 and 24 behind the reference plane.
There are no operable controls intended for non-maintenance use located more than 24 inches behind the reference plane.
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations Basic operation of the device is possible without vision. The device has an LCD screen and associated buttons that are used to configure setup options. Setting up print options can also be done through the LCD, but would typically be done through the print driver. Use of the LCD is not required for non-maintenance purposes. Most aspects of the print driver software are accessible through the use of screen reading software, though there are some user interface elements that are not available to a user operating the drivers with a screen reader. (b) At least one mode of operation Fully Supports and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. The control panel labels and LCD text are presented in large text. No voice output is provided. Most aspects of the print driver software are accessible through use of screen reading software. As with other Windows software applications, the screen resolution can be adjusted to accommodate low vision users. The device does not deliver voice output. User hearing is not required to operate the print drivers. (a) At least one mode of operation Supports with and information retrieval that does Exceptions not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.

(c) At least one mode of operation Fully Supports and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided (d) Where audio information is Not Applicable important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. (e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Fully Supports
Auditory information is not essential for use of the device.
User speech is not required for use of the device.
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. (f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. Fully Supports Simultaneous actions, tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist are not required for the basic (non-maintenance) functions of this device. The control panel buttons require minimal strength for operation. The control panel controls are easily reached from a seated position and the force required to operate the controls is less than 5 pounds. Adding paper might be difficult with limited strength. The forces required to operate the paper tray were in excess of 5 pounds. Adjusting the paper tray stops requires pinching and simultaneous actions that may be difficult for some users. However, these controls are used for maintenance activities, and are therefore exempt from Section 508. Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and Explanations An electronic version of the documentation is available. (a) Product support documentation Fully Supports provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. (b) End-users shall have access to a Fully Supports description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. (c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. Fully Supports
A list of accessibility and compatibility features of the product is available upon request.
A toll free TTY access number is provided (1-888-295-2824). Customer service professionals are accessible via email.