Ricoh SA has launched the world’s first battery powered multifunction Geljet printer with print, scan, copy, fax and wireless connectivity.

The SG 3120B SFNw can be used in large warehouses, outdoor events, by relief agencies in remote areas or for any other mobile function.

“The battery lasts for 500 copies or 1 000 prints and it also runs on external power if that’s available,” says Chris de Beer, head of product marketing at Ricoh SA. “The long battery life makes it extremely useful and it still prints at 20 pages per minute in black and white and 14 pages per minute in colour, so it’s no slouch.”

The battery-powered device also has an LED light in the output tray so it can be used in low light conditions and it has a USB slot that can be used to recharge a smart device in an emergency. Additional batteries are also available with additional chargers if required, which extends the usefulness even further.

It also has a 100-sheet bypass tray and an additional 250-sheet paper tray and a total capacity of 600 sheets. The Geljet ink is fast-drying and viscous, pigment-based liquid gel, which means duplex printing is quick.

“It’s a full function MFP with low power consumption and therefore a very useful battery life that can be used throughout the day and charged overnight,” says De Beer.

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a global technology company specialising in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,236 billion yen (approx. 21.7 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.co.za