At Hall 2, stand P6 at the Lucerne Exhibition Centre from 24 to 27 February, the manufacturer said it will show its high-speed inkjet and sheetfed production portfolio, represented by the Pro VC80000, Pro VC40000, and Pro C9500 printers, as well as an interactive presentation of the Pro Z75 B2 inkjet press.
Software on show will include Ricoh’s TotalFlow BatchBuilder, which simplifies and automates many steps in short-run digital production, and ProcessDirector, which captures, transforms and manages production information and print processes with precise tracking.
Meanwhile, Ricoh Predictive Insight, first introduced on the Pro VC80000 high-speed inkjet press, provides data driven insights into device utilisation and operator productivity. By using AI and machine learning capabilities, processes and operations are monitored to help optimise hardware uptime and throughput while minimising maintenance interruptions.
A new automation protocol called Print Line and Finishing Interface (PLF-I) will also be highlighted. Ricoh said this is an open source interface that “enables a step change in communication between web-fed printers such as the Pro VC80000 and pre- and post-processing equipment, resulting in enhanced automation”.
The Ricoh Auto Color Adjuster, which the manufacturer said provides easy, fast and accurate colour management capabilities and ensures consistency from system to system and job to job, will also be demonstrated.
Finally, visitors to the stand will also see how Ricoh’s technology has supported endeavours such as Green Gift Cards’ creation of fully recyclable gift and loyalty cards.
This collaboration has resulted in the development of cards that have an associated carbon emission impact of just 4.28gCO2e each when digitally printed on a paper-based substrate, compared to 46.97gCO2e each when digitally printed on non-recyclable PVC.
Eef de Ridder, vice president at Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications, said: “Automation has the power to positively enhance every stage of the print production process. The increased role of AI and machine learning provide levels of understanding, operational improvements and touchless workflows that help reduce pressures and increase productivity.
“Building on the ‘Connect’ theme of Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, Ricoh will demonstrate how automation also continues to elevate hardware and software capabilities and allows commercial, transactional, and enterprise printers greater freedom to competently and confidently expand their service offering.”
Ricoh is a Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 Premium Partner.
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