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Our domestic color range also grew in fiscal 1998. We brought out the
PRETER 610/660, which boasts superb resolution and a host of editing
functions. Also introduced was the PRETER 310/360/365, a highly af-
fordable series employing Ricoh-developed technologies for enhanced
image quality.
With analog machines, we are focusing on environmental friendly
products. In fiscal 1998, we commercialized one important model in this
regard. It is the SPIRIO 5000RM, which is remanufactured using 60% re-
cycled parts by weight. It underscores our commitment to environmental
protection.
Ricoh also makes a comprehensive range of wide-format copiers and
stencil duplicators, many of which have sold well for their digital and PC-
connective capabilities.
L
OOKING
A
HEAD
We expect the trend toward digital networked models to
continue as customers maintain their focus on office pro-
ductivity and creativity. Accordingly, we will bring out ad-
ditional offerings that match more specific requirements.
This is especially true in Japan, where digital copiers are
now so widely used.
Overseas, we will continue building our identity as a
major digital equipment manufacturer by leveraging our Aficio brand. We
will draw on increased the capacity of our digital copier plants in the
United States and Europe. We have also started making digital products
in China to complement our operations in these areas and in Japan.
R
EVIEW OF
O
PERATIONS
JOHN DEMAIO, president of First California
Mortgage, selected the FT7670.
The FT7670 outputs up to 70 copies per minute.
This user-friendly model incorporates a sorter/stapler
and has many other convenient capabilities.
PETER BRUNOW of Berlin-based Deutsche Bahn,
Germany’s national railroad, says: “The FT7650
matches our standards for re-
liability and quality, which is
important for our techno-
logical progress, and gives us
very favorable life-cycle
costs.”
The FT7650 is very popular among high-volume
users for its user-friendly operation and many high-
productivity features, such as a sorter/stapler.
Spain’s Ministry of Education has installed many
FT5832s in its offices.
The FT5832 outputs up to 32 copies per minute and
incorporates a host of environmentally friendly fea-
tures.