Discover Ricoh’s Essential Guide: How Print Technologies Shape Success in Today’s Workplace

A new whitepaper on print technologies offers independent insights into performance, sustainability, and security for businesses.

On February 13, 2025, Ricoh Asia Pacific launched The Business Guide to Print Technologies, a detailed report that examines laser and inkjet printing using real-world tests.

Created with expertise from DataMaster Labs, the research gives businesses crucial data about the effects of print on productivity, costs, and sustainability.

Despite the rise in digital workflows and hybrid work models, print remains essential for managing information and ensuring security. This whitepaper helps businesses choose the right printing technologies to meet their needs.

Steven Burger, Vice President at Ricoh Asia Pacific, stated, “As companies adapt to hybrid work, they need printing solutions that fit smoothly into their daily operations. This whitepaper offers straightforward data to help businesses refine their print strategies.

Key Insights from the Whitepaper:

• Laser vs. Inkjet Performance: In busy settings, laser printers deliver 97% of their expected speed, while inkjet printers can slow down by 141% on complex jobs.
• Print Quality Matters: Laser prints scored 91 out of 100 for quality, while inkjet scored 76, particularly in producing sharp text and consistent colors.
• Sustainability and Cost Savings: Ricoh’s laser printer consumes only 0.32 watts when idle, significantly less than comparable inkjet models. Furthermore, toner prints are easier to recycle.
• Security and Integration: Laser printers integrate better with security and digital workflows, reducing risks and delays in high-volume environments.

The findings from The Business Guide to Print Technologies emphasize Ricoh’s view of print as crucial for workplace evolution. These topics will also be discussed at SPARK, Ricoh’s leadership event in Thailand, where experts will explore how print connects with hybrid solutions, workflow automation, cybersecurity, and more to build better business environments.

Ricoh’s mission is to help companies recognize print’s vital role in their operations, ensuring they operate securely and efficiently in a fast-changing world. It’s about blending physical and digital workflows seamlessly.

For those interested, you can download The Business Guide to Print Technologies [here](https://www.ricoh-ap.com/insights/2025/02/13/the-business-guide-to-print-technologies).

About Ricoh:

Ricoh is a global leader in print and digital services aimed at aiding the transformation of workspaces. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh has a vast reach, serving customers in around 200 countries. The company focuses on understanding how people work to unlock their potential for a sustainable future.

To learn more about Ricoh, visit [www.ricoh.com](https://www.ricoh.com).

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