2025 Volume 64 Issue 1 Pages 54-60
The RICOH Pro C9000 series is a flagship model that promotes the shift from offset to digital printing in the commercial print market. There is increasing demand for printing on lighter materials, such as flyers, and for handling a wide variety of media. The RICOH Pro C9500, the latest model, features a sliding fusing method that improves print quality. This method uses a sliding pad and pressure roller to create a nip, addressing issues like uneven luster on thin paper and waves on synthetic paper. It also supports paper weights down to 40 g/m2. To improve durability, a sliding sheet and oil application mechanism have been added. These innovations make it possible to handle diverse media and maintain high productivity. This paper discusses the benefits of this advanced fusing technology and its technical details.
