V8000 VS' Ricoh TC

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V8000 VS. Ricoh TC-?

• RISO, Inc.
• Product Marketing
• April 2004

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High Quality Image

• V8000
• Imaging resolution is 600600dpi
• Features a unique V printing configuration and
  inner press system that delivers optimum print
  quality for solid printing and fine letters.
• TC-II
• The imaging resolution will depend upon which
  machine is used to image the master
• Employs the Outer press system which is used for
  our regular models.

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Technology Comparison
V8000
TC-II
V-configuration with inner press system, paper
clamping features
Outer press, roller feed system
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Master Making Printing

• V8000 enables imaging and printing of two colors
  in a single pass

• TC-? has no master making features and requires
  an additional master making machine to image each
  cylinder

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Single Process

• V8000 single unit enables imaging and printing
  of two colors in a single pass
• TC-II requires two units, one to image the
  masters and the TC-II to print. Cylinders must
  be imaged, removed from the imaging unit and
  reinstalled in the TC-II for printing.

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Process Time Difference
TC-?
V8000
Set the paper
Set the paper
1 min
1 min
Master Making
Master Making
1 min
Cylinder Installation
3 min
1st Color
2 min
Master Making
Print Position Adjustment
1 min
1 min
Cylinder Installation
2 Color printing of 1000 sheets (120 ppm)
2nd Color
3 min
Approx. 19 min
Approx. 14 min
Print Position Adjustment
2 min
9 min
2 Color printing of 1000 sheets (120 ppm)
9 min
Approx. 5 min
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Which is faster?

• Example print 10,000 sheets (1000 sheets from 1
  master)
• V8000 VS. TC-?
• Approx.14 min.x10 times Approx.19 min.x10 times

IS IT WORTH IT?

• Printing with the TC-? requires
• Swapping the cylinders 20 times
• Carrying the cylinders 20 times between machines
• Setting the originals 20 times

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Space Considerations

• Since the RISO V8000 enables imaging and printing
  of two colors in a single pass, all you need is a
  space to install one machine

• With the TC-II, not only do you need the space to
  install two machines, but also the space for
  removing the cylinders from the master making
  unit and installing them into the TC-II, plus
  space to walk back and forth between the two
  machines

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Comparison
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Summary

• RISO V8000
• Unique V configuration, inner press system and
  paper clamp system for improved registration and
  crisp solids and fine lines
• One machine for two-color, single pass printing
• Significant savings in time and labor, delivering
  faster results
• RICOH TC-II
• Outer press technology and roller feed system
• Two machines required, taking up more space
• Imaging and swapping cylinders takes additional
  time and significantly slows down the printing
  process