Release Notes

You can install the upgrade package for the machine's functions by RICOH Always Current Technology. You can apply the latest functions developed after purchase and security updates.

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You can confirm the version of RICOH Always Current Technology is installed in the machine you are using in [Inquiry].

Confirming the Version of RICOH Always Current Technology Implemented on the Machine

Supported Versions of RICOH Always Current Technology

The supported versions of RICOH Always Current Technology differ depending on the machine you are using. This section explains the supported versions using the symbols below.

: Supports updates to this version
: Does not support updates to this version
: Regardless of the version of RICOH Always Current Technology installed in the machine, the functions of this version are supported at the time of purchase. For description of each function, see User Guide of your machine.
Depending on the machine you are using, firmware that supports the latest version of RICOH Always Current Technology listed in this section may not have been released yet.

IM C300/C300F/C300FLT/C400F/C400SRF/C400FLT
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2

IM C530 series
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0	^*1
2.1
2.11
2.2

*1 When you update to version 2.1, the functions supported by version 2.0 will also be enabled.

IM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2

IM C6500/C8000
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2

IM 2500/3000/3500/4000/5000/6000 series
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2	^*1

*1 Settings that allow guest users to use wireless direct printing are supported at the time of purchase.

IM 550/600 series
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0	^*1
2.1
2.11
2.2

*1 When you update to version 2.1, the functions supported by version 2.0 will also be enabled.

IM 7000/8000/9000
Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0	^*1
2.1
2.11
2.2

*1 When you update to version 2.1, the functions supported by version 2.0 will also be enabled.

The functions added to the machine by RICOH Always Current Technology are as follows.

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 1.1

Item	Added Function	Reference
Settings	The following functions are added:
	You can now switch between different screen types.	Introduction of Two Types of Setting Screens (Standard/Classic)
	You can now change the type of notification sound of the Copier function. Copy: Job Done Sound Copy: Forgot Original Sound	Sound
	You can now specify the sound to notify the user when an original is left unattended on the machine (Scanner: Forgot Original Sound).	Sound
Address Book	An address book management function is added.	Management
Copier	The following functions are added:
	Reserve (Job Preset)	Basic Procedure for Copying Documents
	Positive / Negative	Inverting the Brightness of the Original When Copying
	Mirror Image	Flipping the Original Horizontally When Copying
	Image Repeat	Repeating the Original Image over the Entire Area of Paper When Copying
	Slip Sheet	Inserting a Chapter Page During Copy
Fax	The "Reception File Storage Location" function is added under [Reception Settings][Reception File Settings].	Reception Settings (Standard)

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 1.2

Item	Added Function	Reference
Copier	The following functions are added:
	Interrupt	Basic Procedure for Copying Documents
	Convert Color	Adjusting and Processing Scanned Colors When Copying
	Color Overlay	Adjusting and Processing Scanned Colors When Copying
	Booklet Copy	Binding Copied Pages
	Cover Sheet	Binding Copied Pages
	Designate / Chapters	Inserting a Chapter Page During Copy
Scanner	The selections of [File Format] have been changed as follows: [PDF] [High Comp. PDF] [PDF/A] [TIFF]	Specifying the File Type or File Name When Scanning a Document
Fax	The function to register destinations to be blocked in the reception result screen has been added.	Preventing Unwanted Faxes
Printer	The function to encrypt print job data has been added.	Storing Documents to Print in the Machine
Settings	The following features have been added to the "Standard" screen type:
	Blank page setting of the home screen	Settings screen type: Standard Display/Input
	Output tray setting of the enhanced print server	Settings screen type: Standard Output Tray
	"Communication Record Email for Administrator" in "Notification Email Settings"	Settings screen type: Standard Detailed Initial Settings
	Encryption settings of the POP3/IMAP4 server	Settings screen type: Standard Send (Email/Folder)
	Setting whether to follow Referral on the LDAP server	Settings screen type: Standard Settings for Administrator
	Inhibiting a job when the number of logs reaches the limit	Settings screen type: Standard Settings for Administrator
	Print page of the test print	Settings screen type: Standard List/Test Print

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 2.0

Item	Added functions	Reference
Settings	Settings related to RICOH Smart Integration can be configured on the machine.	Using Cloud Services
Settings	Integrated Windows Authentication (NTLM) is supported as an authentication method of SMTP server.	Authentication Method of SMTP Server
Security	TLS version 1.3 is available for network communication encryption. Also, CHACHA20 256bit can be selected for encryption strength.	Encryption Method of Network
Fax	You can specify the file format for the attachment of the transmission results e-mail from [PDF], [PDF/A], and [TIFF].	File Format for Attachment of Transmission Result E-mail
Fax	"7) FAX Line is not connected" is added to "Reason for error" in the following reports: Communication Result Report (Printed, notification e-mail) Communication Failure Report SUB Code Transfer Report	Error Description in Reports
Fax, Scanner	Search function for the following types of destinations are enhanced: Fax, IP-Fax, Internet Fax destinations Scan to E-mail destinations	Enhanced Destination Search Function

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 2.1

Item	Added functions	Reference
Document Server	New Document Server application with an improved user interface is available. After installing the RICOH Always Current Technology version 2.1, the current Document Server application is displayed as (Document Sever (Classic)).	New Document Server Application (Saving Documents) New Document Server Application (Printing Documents) New Document Server Application (Managing Saved Documents)
Copy, Fax, Scanner	You can save documents in the document server from the Copy, Fax, or Scanner screen.	Saving Documents from the Copy, Fax, or Scanner Screen
Copy	Following functions are added: Directional Magnification(%) Directional Mag.(mm) Directional Mag.(inch) Open Book 2 Sided (Keep Spread)	Enhanced Copier Functions
Scanner	You can specify the detailed settings for a file name when scanning a document.	File Names for Scanned Documents

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 2.11

Item	Added functions	Reference
Scanner	The following are available for data transmission via SMB protocol: SMBv3 Extended Functions setting Setting the authentication level Sending data to an encrypted file server Transmission via SMBv3.0.2 and SMBv3.1.1 Canceling folder search	Enhanced Security for Data Transmission via SMB Protocol

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 2.2

Item	Added functions	Reference
Address Book	You can now import and export the address book data in CSV format using Web Image Monitor.	Importing/Exporting the Address Book
Printer	You can now prohibit printing of PostScript and PDF files.	Prohibit Printing PostScript/PDF
Security	Guest users can now use wireless direct printing even if access control is set.	Allowing Guest Users to Use Wireless Direct Printing
Security	You can now specify HSTS.	Encrypting Network Communication