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ANNUAL REPORT 2007
17
New technologies
Optical devices support both
next-generation DVD formats
Ricoh has developed optical parts that can
play back optical signals for both next-
generation DVD formats, Blu-ray and
HD DVD. This lens makes it possible for
a single player to play back media of both
formats. Ricoh aims plans to improve and
commercialize this technology.
Wireless USB technology for office
Ricoh is developing wireless USB commu-
nication technology for copiers, printers,
etc. and is aiming to commercialize wire-
less USB units. Ricoh aims to leverage its
unique technology as an advantage in the
anticipated conversion of offices to wire-
less.
Principal awards
"Aficio MP3000" ranked five stars by BERTL
In July, 2006, Ricoh was awarded an unprecedented five stars in the BERTL rankings.
"imagio MP C1500" wins Energy Conservation Grand Prize
In January 2007, Ricoh won the top prize at the "17th Energy Conservation Prizes" held by the Energy
Conservation Center Foundation.
"Aficio MP C1500" wins the EPIF2006 Eco-Awards silver medal
In October 2006, the Eco Products International Exposition 2006 was held in Singapore. Ricoh was in a
category by itself as an office equipment manufacturer.
Several products selected as "Pick of the year" by BLI
One Ricoh product after another was honored, including the Aficio MP3500 and MP7500 in the MFP
category, the Aficio SP C411DN in the color laser printer category, "Color Printer Line of the Year", and the
Priport HQ9000 in the digital printing press category.
"Caplio R5" and "Caplio500 G wide" win iF award 2007
German international design competition award for superior industrial design
Best Java™ application award from Sun Microsystems
In May 2006, Ricoh Europe B.V. was awarded the Duke Prize by Sun Microsystems of the United States.
NRG Benelux wins Leopold Prize
In May 2006, the Belgian Minister of the Economy presented the award to NRG Benelux President Michel
Bosschere.
Ricoh Corporation, Brandweek Customer Loyalty Award silver medal
This is a prestigious award given in the United States to companies with superior annual sales performance
and customer satisfaction.
"Aficio MP C1500" wins Eco-Awards silver medal
No. 1 in J.D. Power's customer satisfaction study
in Japan.
2006 Best awards from U.S. evaluation organization BERTL
Specifically, their evaluation of the "Aficio 3035" and other photocopiers and related products.
Intelligent desk supports
knowledge creation support
The newly developed "Interactive Station"
is a digital display device with built-in pro-
jector that allows you to write on the screen
with a marker and that can then record
your writing digitally. Ricoh plans to seek
out partners for commercialization and to
carry out thorough user testing.
Protocol
control
section
High
frequency
analog
Base
band
Wireless
connection
High-speed data
transmission
480Mbps
Development for
insourcing Wireless USB
"imagio MP C1500" wins Energy Saving Grand Prize
Product under development
"No.1 Color Laser Printer in Customer Satisfaction Among Business Users"
J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2006 Japan Printer Satisfaction Study
SM
. Study based on a total of 1,679 responses
from users at offices with 30 or more employees. www.jdpower.co.jp
Buyers Laboratory Inc. "Pick of the year"