Ricoh Corporation Recognized as `Best of the Best' in BERTL's 8th Annual `Digital Office Awards'.

Business Editors

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2003

Internationally-Renowned Digital Testing Laboratory Acknowledges

Ricoh's Achievement in Digital Products

Ricoh Corporation, the leading provider of digital office equipment, announced today that it is the recipient of nine Business Equipment Research & Test Laboratories (BERTL(TM)) Digital Office Awards(TM) "Best of the Best" 2003.

Once a year, BERTL compiles an analysis of the digital imaging industry and the products and services currently being offered. They conduct a comprehensive testing of product capabilities and feedback from resellers and end-users. Additionally, they investigate changes in buying dynamics and research the innovative approaches taken by manufacturers. Ricoh has received awards in the following categories:

-- "Best 71-80 ppm Digital Copier-Printer" - Ricoh's Aficio 1075

was recognized for its exceptional productivity levels in both

copy and print modes, flexible document protection

capabilities and aggressive pricing.

-- "Best Entry-Level CRD Device"- The Aficio 2090 was honored in

this category for its feature-rich scanning network, extensive

document handling capabilities and high productivity in both

copy and print modes.

-- "Best Multifunction Fax"- Ricoh's FAX4410 was acknowledged for

its impressive color scanning and faxing options and its

duplex printing capabilities.

-- "Outstanding Innovation & Design"- The Priport Twin Color

TC-II was awarded for its ability to revolutionize the way a

digital duplicator can be used. It is not only capable of

doubling print productivity, but can add two separate colors

in a single pass.

-- "Digital Duplicator Range of the Year 2003"- The Priport

JP1235/JP3000/JP5500/JP8500 series was recognized for its

versatile, well-designed range of digital duplicators.

-- "Best 'Printer Centric' Letter/A4 Color Device"- The Aficio

CL3000 received this "Pick of the Year" award for its

combination of exceptional color quality, ease of use, and

aggressive pricing.

-- "Best 20-30ppm 'Printer-Centric Color' MFP"- The CL70000 CMF 

was recognized for its high print quality and productivity, as

well as its ability to deliver versatile functionality and

productivity enhancements.

-- "Best Office Convenience Color (Over 30ppm)"- The Aficio 1232C

earned the top position in this category due to its extensive

memory capabilities, excellent image quality, embedded network

scanning in addition to its abundant selection of email

personalization options.

-- "Best Office Convenience (Under 30ppm)"- The Aficio 1224C was

awarded for its outstanding features including color printing 

at a low cost, excellent image quality and easy to print on

demand capabilities.

"We are extremely proud to receive the 'Best of the Best' awards from BERTL since they are considered to be a leading source of competitive intelligence in the office equipment industry," said Hede Nonaka, vice president of Marketing, Ricoh Corporation. "Winning these prestigious awards each year helps to validate our commitment to continually improving our digital product line, while still providing top-quality service and performance to our customers."

"Ricoh continues to impress us with the advanced digital solutions that its product line provides and we are pleased to present them with nine 'Best of the Best' awards this year," said Carmel Rowley, BERTL's CEO. "Ricoh received awards in a wide range of categories which exemplifies its versatility and its ability to provide award-winning products to its customers."

For more information on these awards and to view the 100-page report published by BERTL, please visit www.BERTL.com. The report includes a two-page entry on each winning device, in addition to a short profile on the manufacturer.

About Business Equipment Research & Test Laboratories

BERTL (Digital Test Lab) has gained an enviable reputation for its expertise in providing independent, balanced analysis of performance of Digital Document Imaging Systems. Using the latest software packages and equipment the lab conducts up to 300 tests each year on digital imaging devices. Unlike other labs, BERTL (Digital Test Lab) specializes in Digital Imaging systems and related products (we do not dilute resources by testing furniture, packaging and other products).

BERTL (Digital Test Lab) introduced its analog copier test program over 10 years ago with desktop printers, multifunctional devices, PC's, and related products added soon after.

The test lab comes under the supervision and direction of Mark Nadel BSc, MBA, MEWI, whose personal experience of working with digital systems stretches back over 20 years to the introduction of the first mini computers and connected digital printing systems. He is a member of the Expert Witness Institute, a Law Society Approved Expert and a qualified Arbitrator. Mark makes it his business to see EVERY product that is tested by the lab; this runs to many hundreds each year.

Lab Reports are published in LabCheck, a subscriber-based test report service.

About Ricoh Corporation

Ricoh Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 67-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2002 sales in excess of $14.7 billion.

Ricoh Corporation is a leading provider of digital office equipment, including color and black & white digital imaging systems, facsimile products, printers, scanners, digital duplicators and wide format engineering systems.

Ricoh Corporation directly or through its subsidiaries market and distribute products under the Ricoh, Savin, Gestetner and Lanier brands in North, Central and South America. For fiscal year 2002, Ricoh Corporation sales exceeded $2.8 billion.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

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