RISO Releases New Line Up of the World's Fastest Inkjet Color Printer the "ComColor Series"

TOKYO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION (TOKYO:6413)(President & C.E.O.: Akira Hayama) and RISO HONG KONG LTD. announces release of new lineup of products, high-speed full-color inkjet printers the ComColor series that will be launched onto the markets on October, 2013.

The ComColor series offer color solutions with high speeds and low running costs in the area of high volume printing. Taking advantage of the ComColor's high productivity, economical efficiency, and the expandability of the products enabling even to undertake broader applications.

In addition, answering to the diversified needs of in-house printing within office environments, the ComColor series incorporates optional new technologies enabling perfect binding and self-mailing in an in-line process. As well as ComColor's capability in high volume printing, booklet-finished handouts and variable data printing for transactional documents and direct mails, RISO strives to expand placements in the high volume color printing market.

Following the release of the ComColor Series in October 2013, the series will be exhibited at "Riso New ComColor Product Launch Event 2013" on Wednesday, 23 and Thursday October 24, 2013 at Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

To learn more about the series, please visit the ComColor special site http://www.riso.co.jp/english/comcolor/?utm_source=HongKong&utm_medium=news%2Brelease&utm_term=comcolor&utm_content=HongKong&utm_campaign=news%2Brelease Regional sales information is also available on RISO HONG KONG's webpage http://www.riso.com.hk/.

Features of the ComColor series

1) High productivity with high-speed printing
The high-end model "ComColor 9150" and the "ComColor 9110" are capable of high-speed output with 150 sheets per minute for simplex printing making the fastest cut sheet printers in the world.* With outstanding data processing speed, printers of the series are now capable of handling variable printing jobs speedily.
*Source: RISO data.

2) Incredibly low printing cost
The new ComColor series prints at amazingly low running costs in both color and monochrome that are virtually unmatched by any other devices in its class.

3) Newly employed ink technology
Employing quickly drying ink with enhanced stability of the ink on the paper surface materialize superb duplex prints quality.

4) Accommodating a variety of paper types
The ComColor series' stability of paper feeding enables smooth operation with various types of paper from lightweight paper to heavy stocks and envelopes. By enabling the series to print on lightweight paper, the devices help reduce paper storage space as well as the direct mail delivery costs.

5) Space-saving finisher with stapling function (Optional)
The compact optional "FACE DOWN OFFSET STAPLER" with stapling functionality complies with the print speed of 150 sheets per minute *. Tray is capable of offset stacking * and can staple up to a maximum number of 50 sheets*.
*The ComColor 9150/9110. The number is based on a default configuration and may vary depending on the specific printing paper applied.

6) Two selections of post printing functions (Optional)
Two selections of finishers are available to meet various post-printing needs. State-of-the-art post-printing peripherals are offered within the ComColor Series, one being an in-line "PERFECT BINDER", the all-in-one book maker, and the other being a "WRAPPING ENVELOPE FINISHER" capable of printing, folding, inserting and sealing.

7) High capacity paper feeding and receiving (Optional)
In combination with the new options, namely the "HIGH CAPACITY FEEDER" and the "HIGH CAPACITY STACKER", the system allows massive volume printing without interruption.

8) Enhanced environmental performance
Compared with other printers with similar speed of operation, the environmental impact of the series is low at TEC value of 8kwh. The timer function also contributes to energy conservation.

About RISO: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION (RISO) is the leading manufacturer and distributor of high-speed inkjet printers and digital duplicators. RISO strives to create fundamentally unique products in paper-based communication through an approach that emphasizes productivity, cost containment, and versatility. Every product we manufacture delivers these benefits in a balance that offers the ideal solution to our customers. RISO products are used in over 180 countries and regions worldwide in various settings that include companies, schools, governments and public agencies.

http://www.riso.co.jp/english/comcolor/?utm_source=HongKong&utm_medium=news%2Brelease&utm_term=comcolor&utm_content=HongKong&utm_campaign=news%2Brelease

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CONTACT:

RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
Satoko Takuma, +81-3-5441-6680 (Japanese correspondence only)
5-34-7, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
108-8385 JAPAN
overseas@riso.co.jp

ComColor 9150 with Offset Stapler (Photo: Business Wire)