Las Vegas, NV (September 13, 2016) \u2013 Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced its new aqueous resin (AR) latex inks, which are designed to cut cure times at an affordable price point, helping wide format shops take on more jobs and increase profits. After September, Ricoh\u2019s wide format customers will be transitioned to AR inks, which will cost much less than their predecessors and boast a 24-month shelf life\u2013much longer than previous latex ink options.<\/p>\n
AR inks allow wide format jobs on a broad range of substrates to be used immediately off the press. Whether printing on cloth, bond paper, backlit material or a variety of other media, Ricoh\u2019s AR inks cure quickly, reducing wait time for even the most complex jobs so campaigns can get off the ground or change quickly. Faster cure times mean faster turn times, which enable shops to take on more business and keep revenue flowing. Additionally, AR inks\u2019 longer shelf life reduces the risk of an ink \u201cgoing bad\u201d in storage and having to be disposed of, unused.<\/p>\n
The new lineup of inks\u2019 low price point helps drive wide format\u2019s famously high margins even higher. Cutting ink costs without reducing quality allows signage shops to produce the same eye-catching work they are known for, at the same price point they usually charge customers, with lower upfront costs. Alternatively, shops secure revenue growth while also passing savings down to customers for competitive pricing. These savings only further incentivize the adoption of latex inks, which are known for their fast cure times and low environmental impact while still maintaining the high level of color quality that signage shops make their stock and trade. As latex inks\u2019 color quality has improved in recent years, many shops have started making the switch, spurred on by OSHA regulations concerning the fumes associated with solvent-based operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cSignage shops \u2013 and cutsheet shops adding wide format operations \u2013 are always looking for ways to better serve their customers, from new, creative applications to faster turn times to keep up with today\u2019s fast-paced signage needs,\u201d said John Fulena, vice president, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh USA, Inc. \u201cOur team of graphic arts specialists know that for today\u2019s signage to succeed, it needs to be ready to go, as fast as possible without jeopardizing quality. These new aqueous resin inks deliver the quick cure times that speeds demand, while still producing outstanding, eye-catching output. That it does all of this at a drastically lower price point than its predecessor is a huge advantage for these shops, who can use that difference to reinvest in new capabilities, adjust prices to compete or simply drive higher profits.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information about Ricoh at SGIA, please visit: http:\/\/rpp.ricoh-usa.com\/about\/events\/sgia<\/a>. For details on Ricoh\u2019s full line of products, services and solutions for the production print market, please follow @RicohProPrint on Twitter and Ricoh USA Production Print on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n About Ricoh: Las Vegas, NV (September 13, 2016) \u2013 Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced its new aqueous resin (AR) latex inks, which are designed to cut cure times at an affordable price point, helping wide format shops take on more jobs and increase profits. After September, Ricoh\u2019s wide format customers will be transitioned to AR inks, which will cost much less than their predecessors and boast a 24-month shelf life\u2013much longer than previous latex ink options. AR inks allow wide format jobs on a broad range of substrates to be used immediately off the press. Whether printing on cloth, bond paper, backlit material or a variety of other media, Ricoh\u2019s AR inks cure quickly, reducing wait time for even the most complex jobs so campaigns can get off the ground or change quickly. Faster cure times mean faster turn times, which enable shops to take on more business and keep revenue flowing. Additionally, AR inks\u2019 longer shelf life reduces the risk of an ink \u201cgoing bad\u201d in storage and having to be disposed of, unused. The new lineup of inks\u2019 low price point helps drive wide format\u2019s famously high margins even higher. Cutting ink costs without reducing quality allows signage shops to produce the same eye-catching work they are known for, at the same price point they usually charge customers, with lower upfront costs. Alternatively, shops secure revenue growth while also passing savings down to customers for competitive pricing. These savings only further incentivize the adoption of latex inks, which are known for their fast cure times and low environmental impact while still maintaining the high level of color quality that signage shops make their stock and trade. As latex inks\u2019 color quality has improved in recent years, many shops have started making the switch, spurred on by OSHA regulations concerning the fumes associated with solvent-based operations. \u201cSignage shops \u2013 and cutsheet shops adding wide format operations \u2013 are always looking for ways to better serve their customers, from new, creative applications to faster turn times to keep up with today\u2019s fast-paced signage needs,\u201d said John Fulena, vice president, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh USA, Inc. \u201cOur team of graphic arts specialists know that for today\u2019s signage to succeed, it needs to be ready to go, as fast as possible without jeopardizing quality. These new aqueous resin inks deliver the quick cure times that speeds demand, while still producing outstanding, eye-catching output. That it does all of this at a drastically lower price point than its predecessor is a huge advantage for these shops, who can use that difference to reinvest in new capabilities, adjust prices to compete or simply drive higher profits.\u201d For more information about Ricoh at SGIA, please visit: http:\/\/rpp.ricoh-usa.com\/about\/events\/sgia. For details on Ricoh\u2019s full line of products, services and solutions for the production print market, please follow @RicohProPrint on Twitter and Ricoh USA Production Print on LinkedIn. ### About Ricoh: Ricoh is a global technology company that has been transforming the way people work for more than 80 years. Under its corporate tagline \u2013 imagine. change. \u2013 Ricoh continues to empower companies and individuals with services and technologies that inspire innovation, enhance sustainability and boost business growth. These include document management systems, IT services, production print solutions, visual communications systems, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2016, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,209 billion yen (approx. 19.6 billion USD). 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\nRicoh is a global technology company that has been transforming the way people work for more than 80 years. Under its corporate tagline \u2013 imagine. change. \u2013 Ricoh continues to empower companies and individuals with services and technologies that inspire innovation, enhance sustainability and boost business growth. These include document management systems, IT services, production print solutions, visual communications systems, digital cameras, and industrial systems.
\nHeadquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2016, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,209 billion yen (approx. 19.6 billion USD). For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"