ADVISORY/Photo Opportunity - 'Ricoh Rocks' Printer Tour Next Stop Detroit; Music, Prizes, Printers on Display, Ricoh to Donate Printers to Detroit Public School Music Program.

Business/Technology/Education/Entertainment Editors & Reporters

ADVISORY...for Tuesday and Wednesday (October 3-4)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO: Ricoh Corporation, a leading provider of digital imaging systems.

WHAT: Ricoh is celebrating its 21-city "Ricoh Rocks and Rolls Printer
     Tour" in Detroit at Hart Plaza on October 3rd and 4th. In
     addition to showcasing seven of Ricoh's high-performing printers,
     attendees can enjoy local bands "Kung Fu Diesel" on Tuesday and
     "Blue Cat" on Wednesday at Hart Plaza. Both bands will play at
     noon each day.

       In recognition of the importance of music education, Ricoh will
     be donating one black and white and one color printer - plus a
     years worth of supplies -- to Detroit's public school music
     program.

       Giveaways and a chance to win major prizes, including a Harley
     Davidson motorcycle, an all-expense-paid trip to a major rock
     concert and other rock memorabilia will add to the excitement.

WHEN:     Tuesday and Wednesday, October 3-4, 2000

WHERE:    October 3-4:        Hart Plaza
                              Jefferson Ave. & Woodward Ave.
                              Detroit, MI 48226