WEST CALDWELL, N.J., March 2 - Ricoh Americas Corporation, in conjunction with Kodak's Print On-Demand Solutions Group, announced today the full availability of the new C-80 Print Controller, a CREO Color Server for the powerful Ricoh PRO C900 color production system. Meeting the needs of print service providers in the commercial print, print-for-pay and in-plant markets, the advanced C-80 Print Controller enables Ricoh users to increase the productivity of their systems. Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, the new C-80 Print Controller also provides users superior output options ensuring the creation of high-quality, professional documents.

With the introduction of the C-80 Print Controller, Ricoh print production customers can choose CREO Color Server Technology for workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards. The built-in JDF capabilities allow the C-80 Print Controller to seamlessly connect into industry-leading commercial print workflows, including KODAK PRINERGY Workflow and AGFA:APOGEE, as well as other solutions in the web-to-print, digital workflow management, MIS and other print production steps. As a result, users see full integration of offset and digital printing operations, faster turnaround times and reduced labor costs. Urgent jobs and proofs, for example, can be easily re-routed from offset, to a digital workflow.

"Ricoh is thrilled to partner with Kodak's Print On-Demand Solutions Group. The CREO Color Server gives our customers another option to add a very powerful color server to the front-end of the Ricoh Pro C900. This solution is an ideal product catered to production customers," said Carl Joachim, Vice President of Marketing for PPBG, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "Our evolving collaboration allows us to bring key workflow solutions to market for a range of digital production printers and presses."