Riso Comcolor 9050: 150-Ppm Monochrome 150-Ppm Color Print Copy Scan

RISO ComColor®9050
150-ppm Monochrome; 150-ppm Color
Print ▪ Copy ▪ Scan
Key Buyer Benefits
Heatless, non-impact printing method uses only 1,000 watts when printing, saving both the environment and
money spent on energy bills
Extremely cost effective – average costs are less than a half cent per monochrome page and less than three
cents for color pages
Network scanning of up to 40 opm at 600 dpi
No slow-down for duplex printing – prints the same speed in duplex as it does in simplex
Multi-function finishing provides a large array of booklet-making options such as punching, stapling, stitching,
folding, and arranging documents
8.5-inch LCD Touch Screen designed for maximum readability and easy navigation
Three drawers accommodate paper sizes up to 11” x 17”, plus a 1,000 sheet standard tray for a total of 2,500
sheet input
Line smoothing eliminates jagged edges
Gamma controls allows user to adjust contrast and color density of images that may be ill-defined, too dark, or
two light
Can cluster five printers together (with one as the master printer) to automatically allocate print jobs for top
efficiency
Energy Star qualified, contains no destructive halogens such as chlorine, fluorine, iodine, or bromine,
motherboard/cables/wires.
Very small footprint: less than 48” wide and 41” high
Standard hard drive capacity of 160 GB
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Table of Contents
BERTL Galaxy Star Rating .................................................................................. 3
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4
Device Overview ....................................................................................... 4
Device General Specifications .................................................................. 5
Print ....................................................................................................................... 7
Background ............................................................................................... 7
Network Bandwidth ................................................................................... 7
Print Productivity ....................................................................................... 7
What We Liked.......................................................................................... 9
Copy .................................................................................................................... 10
Background ............................................................................................. 10
Copy Productivity .................................................................................... 13
Document Feeder Productivity ............................................................... 14
What We Liked........................................................................................ 15
Image Quality ..................................................................................................... 16

BERTL DTP Booklet ............................................................................... 16
DTP Booklet Image Quality .................................................................... 20
What We Liked........................................................................................ 22
Ease of Use......................................................................................................... 23
Accessibility ............................................................................................ 23
Accessibility Features Summary............................................................. 23
Programming the Control Panel ............................................................. 24
What We Liked........................................................................................ 24
Print Drivers ............................................................................................ 25
Client Utilities .......................................................................................... 30
IS900c Controller .................................................................................... 31
Routine Maintenance .............................................................................. 33
What We Liked........................................................................................ 35
Media Handling .................................................................................................. 36

Media-Input Features .............................................................................. 35
Media-Output Features ........................................................................... 35
What We Liked........................................................................................ 35
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Table of Contents (Cont.)
Security ............................................................................................................... 37
Security-Features Summary ................................................................... 37
What We Liked ....................................................................................... 37
Summing Up....................................................................................................... 38
About BERTL .................................................................................................... 39
BERTL Galaxy© Star Rating

Riso ComColor 9050
B uild Quality
A dministratio n
Security
Wo rkflo w
Finishing
Ease o f Use
M edia Handling
Co pying
Scanning
P rinting
Image Quality
Features
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Introduction RISO ComColor 9050
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“Many industry observers say that the future of production Device Features Summary
printing is inkjet [and] RISO provides that breakthrough,” RISO ComColor® 9050
said RISO President Todd Deluca, “with our unique and
powerful ComColor high-speed inkjet printers.” Suggested List Price $45,995
In June 2009, RISO Inc. introduced the ComColor series, Monthly Duty Cycle 500,000 pages
which RISO claims to be among “the world’s fastest cut-
sheet inkjet printers.” These printers are supposed to be (A4) (8.5” x 11”)
not only fast, but durable, space efficient, and eco-friendly. Engine speed 150/150 ppm 146/146 ppm
Furthermore, RISO also foretells these printers saving their (black-and- (black-and-
users a significant amount of money with their low TCO white/color) white/color)
(Total Cost of Ownership).
Scanning Speed 40 ppm
The leader of this pack is the lightning-fast ComColor Platen Glass: 303 mm X 432 mm
9050. This printing virtuoso can print with speeds of up to Maximum Scanning
Width (1115/16” x 17”); ADF: 297 mm x 432
150 ppm and can handle a 500,000 page monthly mm (1111/16” x 17”)
production cycle. Furthermore, due to RISO’s FORCEJET
imaging system, the ComColor series consume little power Zoom Reduction/
as it requires no heat to fuse ink to the paper. This leads 25-400%/0.1%
Enlargement
the ComColor 9050 to be phenomenally cost-effective, with
averages of less than half a cent for monochrome and less Preset Reduction/ 50%, 64.7%, 77.2%, 78.5%, 121.4%,
than three cents for color pictures. Enlargement Modes 129.4%, 156.5%, 200%
The ComColor 9050 also boasts strong image quality 2 min. 45 sec. or less at room
Warm-up time
temperature of 68 F
features, with its exact piezo drop-on-demand inkjet
technology. It even has a line smoothing feature to 5.0/6.5 sec.
eliminate jagged edges and gamma controls to allow First Copy Out Time
(black-and-white/color)
adjusting of contrast and color density. This production
device also comes with a plethora of finishing options such Maximum Media Size
as stapling, folding, and stitching and can combine with 13”x19.2” (330.2mm x 482.6 mm)
(Main Body)
four other devices to maximize printing efficiency for
particularly enormous jobs automatically load balance of Maximum Media Weight
56-lb. bond (210 gsm)
jobs across up-to five engines. (Main Body)
Below is the list pricing for the ComColor models. Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Halftones 256 (8-bit) CYMK

• ComColor 9050 - $45,995
• ComColor 7050 - $39,995 Duplex Standard
• ComColor 7010 - $36,995
• ComColor 3050 - $27,995
• ComColor 3010 - $24,995
All of the ComColor models take the same optional

accessories (except the finisher will not connect to the
7010 and 3010).
In the following test report, BERTL takes an in-depth look

at the RISO ComColor 9050, testing its productivity, image
quality, and ease of use.
RISO’s ComColor® 9050 as tested by BERTL.

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RISO ComColor® 9050 Main Unit

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Guaranteed Print Standard: Margin width of 1/8” (3 mm);
Color Support Full color Area³ Maximum: Margin width of 1/16” (1
mm)
Print Type Line-type inkjet system
Paper Weight Standard Tray: 12-lb bond to 56-lb
Ink Type Oil-based pigment ink (Cyan, Magenta, bond (46 to 210 GSM), plain paper
Yellow, Black)
Paper Feed Standard: 500 sheets (Height up to 2
Resolution Standard: 300 dpi (main scanning Method/Paper Tray 3/8” [60 mm]);
direction) x 300 dpi (sub-scanning Capacity4 Option: 1,000 sheets (when using the
direction) optional Auto-Control Stacking Tray or
Fine: 300 dpi (main scanning direction) x Wide Stacking Tray)
600 dpi (sub-scanning direction)
Continuous Printing 9,999 sheets
Number of Gray For each CMYK color (8 gray levels) Capacity
Levels
Output Tray Capacity4 Standard: 500 sheets (Height up to 2
Data Processing Standard: 300 dpi x 300 dpi 3/8” [60 mm])
Resolution Fine: 300 dpi x 600 dpi Option: 1,000 sheets (when using the
Line smoothing: 600 dpi x 600 dpi optional Auto-Control Stacking Tray or
Wide Stacking Tray)
Warm-up Time 2 min. 45 sec. or less (at room
temperature of 68 degrees F (20 Power Source AC 100-240 V, 10-5 A, 50-60Hz
degrees Celsius)
Power Consumption Max: 1,000 W
First Print Time Monochrome: 8 sec or less¹ (when Ready5: 250 W
copying A4-R/Letter-R orientation using Sleep: Max 45 W
monochrome mode); Color: 8 sec or Hibernate6: Max, 1W
lessº (when copying A4-R/Letter-R
orientation using color mode) Operating Noise Max, 60 dB (when printing)
Operating Temperature: 59ºF to 86ºF (15ºC to
Continuous Print A4-R Simplex: 150 ppm; Duplex: 150 Environment 30ºC); Humidity: 40% to 70% RH (non-
Speed² ppm (75 sheets); Letter-R Simplex: 146 condensing)
ppm; Duplex: 146 ppm 73 sheets); A4
Dimensions In use: 46 1/6” x 27 3/8” x 40 3/16”
Simplex: 110 ppm; Duplex: 110 ppm (55
(W x D x H) (1,170 x 695 x1,020 mm)
sheets); Letter Simplex: 116 ppm;
Duplex: 116 ppm (58 sheets); B4/Legal Weight 386 lb (175 kg)
Simplex: 90 ppm; Duplex: 90 ppm (45
sheets); A3 Simplex: 80 ppm; Duplex: Required Space With front cover and feed tray
80 ppm (40 sheets); Ledger Simplex: 78 extended: 47 5/8” x 48 7/16” x 40 3/16”
ppm; Duplex: 78 ppm (39 sheets) (1,210 x 1,230 x 1,020 mm)
Duplex Printing Standard With face down tray and standard tray
stored: 45 ¼” x 27 3/8” x 39” (1,150 x
Paper Size Standard Tray Maximum: 13 3/8” x 21
695 x 990 mm)
5/8” (340 x 550 mm); Minimum 3 9/16” x
5 13/16” (90 x 148 mm) ¹ Within 10 minutes after the last print job
² When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 GSM [23-lb bond]) and
density setting 3 (Standard). Chart used: Print measurement pattern
Feed Tray Maximum: 11 11/16” x 17” (Color measurement sample 2 [JEITA] standard patter [J6])
(297 x 420mm); Minimum 7 3/16” x 7 ³ The margin when printing envelopes is 10 mm (3/8”). For ComColor
3/16” (182 x 182 mm) 7050/7050R, the guaranteed area when printing images is the area
endorsed within 3mm (1/8”) of the edges of the paper
Printable Area 4 When using plain paper and recycled paper (85 GSM [23-lb bond])
Maximum 12 3/8” x 21 9/16” (314 x 548
5 When not printing
mm)
6 Denoted as “Stand-by” in user manual
Toner Yields
N/A

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Integrated System Controller Specifications Optional External Adobe® PostScript® 3™ System

Controller
PDL RISO RINC/CII
PDL PDF (1.7), PCL/PCL XL (PCL 5c 1.38),
Supported Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPs (SSL), DHCP, TIFF (6.0), PPML (PPML (2.1)
ftp, lpr, IPP, SNMP, Port 9100 (RAW
port) Supported Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS (SSL), DHCP,
ftp, lpr, IPP, SNMP, Port 9100 (RAW
Supported Operating Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft port)
Systems Windows XP (32-bit version), Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit version), Supported Operating Microsoft ® Windows ® XP (32-bit
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Systems version), Microsoft ® Windows ®
Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit Server 2003 (32-bit version), Microsoft
version) ® Windows ® 2000 Server, Microsoft ®
Windows ® Vista (32-bit version), Mac
Installed Fonts None OSX 10.4, OSX 10.5
Emulation None Installed Fonts PS: 139; PCL 80 Emulation: None
Network Interface Ethernet 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, Network Interface Ethernet 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX,
10BASE-T (2ch) 10BASE-T (2ch)
CPU Intel Celeron M440 (1.86 GHz) CPU Intel ® Core ™ Duo E6400 (2.13 GHz)
Memory Capacity 1 GB Memory Capacity 2 GB
Hard Disk¹ Capacity 160 GB; Available space 140 Hard Disk Capacity 320 GB
GB
Operating System Linux
Operating System Linux
¹One gigabyte (GB) is calculated as 1 billion bytes
Device Length with Optional Configurations

None 47.74 Inches (1,210mm)
With scanner 48.04 " Inches (1,220mm)
With offset stacker 48.82 " Inches (1,2420mm)
With finisher 90.36 " Inches (2,295mm)
With scanner and
90.36 " Inches ((2,295mm)
finisher

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BACKGROUND First Page Out Time (seconds)

Printing passed copying as the primary method of Media
Job List GDI PS
reproducing documents years ago. Today, printing is just Size
as important—if not more important—than copying. 1-page photo print Letter 16.06 15.71
Connectivity 4-page passport form PDF Letter 13.68 13.18

Most devices include Ethernet and USB connectivity out- 16-page Magazine PDF Letter 15.09 14.70
of-the-box. Some devices include parallel connections. In
addition, many devices provide a selection of optional 22-page Excel Worksheet Letter 15.14 26.27
connectivity choices such as Wireless 802.11b or g (g is 32-page text-based
the faster, preferred standard), Bluetooth for cell phone or Letter 14.39 16.49
PowerPoint
PDA connectivity, PictBridge photo printing for printing
32-page graphic-intensive
directly from a digital camera, and FireWire for high-speed Letter 15.59 21.18
PowerPoint
local connectivity.
38-page Word form Letter 14.89 21.67
Page Description Languages (PDLs) 50-page text-based PDF Letter 12.18 15.92
PCL is the page description language (PDL) provided by
most printer and MFP suppliers. Some manufacturers 50-page duplex text- based
Letter 20.27 20.33
charge for a PostScript upgrade or provide PostScript PDF
Level 3 emulation (clone). Still other manufacturers
provide genuine Adobe PostScript Level 3 and bundle in
PCL. A few manufacturers also include their own PDL,
which are typically based loosely on the Microsoft Total Job Time (seconds)
Windows/GDI printing technology of old. These Windows Media
Job List Mode GDI PS
or GDI drivers often offer significant productivity Size
advantages over traditional PCL and PostScript print
1-page digital photo Letter 1:1 16.47 15.71
drivers, since the bulk of the processing is handled by the
more powerful desktop PC, rather than by the less well- 4-page passport form PDF Letter 1:1 15.93 13.98
equipped printer processor itself. 16-page Magazine PDF Letter 1:1 35.18 20.87
NETWORK-BANDWIDTH/PRINT FILE SIZE 22-page Excel Worksheet Letter 1:1 23.77 34.69
32-page text-based
Letter 1:1 26.81 29.02
Network-Bandwidth/Print File Sizes (MB) PowerPoint
Native 32-page graphic-intensive

GDI PS Letter 1:1 31.27 33.74
File Size PowerPoint
1-page digital photo PDF 4.48 9.42 MB 5.64 MB 38-page simplex Word form Letter 1:1 29.86 36.67
4 page Passport Form 50-page text-based PDF Letter 1:1 31.77 35.47
0.08 127 KB 395 KB
PDF
50-page duplex text PDF Letter 1:2 55.96 39.74
16-page Magazine in PDF 1.78 7.12 MB 3.33 MB
22-page Excel Worksheet 0.12 157 KB 4.75 MB
32-page Text-Based
0.23 4.44 MB 2.06 MB
PowerPoint
32-page Graphic Intensive
4.20 13.01 MB 22.5 MB
PowerPoint
38-page Form Word
0.91 5.64 MB 21.9 MB
Document
50-page Text-Based PDF 0.17 664 KB 1.54 MB
50-page duplex text-
0.17 664 KB 1.54 MB
based PDF

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Simplex GDI Print Productivity Simplex PS Print Productivity

Black-and-White Text – Normal Mode Black-and-White Text – Normal Mode
(Pages Per Minute) (Pages Per Minute)
SETS SETS
PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50 PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50
1 4.9 13.9 21.8 38.0 60.7 75.7 86.4 94.4 1 3.8 10.8 17.1 30.8 51.1 65.5 76.2 84.6
2 9.5 25.4 38.0 60.7 86.4 100.6 109.7 115.9 2 7.4 20.1 30.8 51.1 76.2 91.2 101.2 108.3
3 13.9 35.1 50.6 75.7 100.6 113.1 120.5 125.4 3 10.8 28.3 41.8 65.5 91.2 105.0 113.6 119.4
4 17.9 43.4 60.7 86.4 109.7 120.5 126.7 130.8 4 14.0 35.5 51.1 76.2 101.2 113.6 121.0 125.9
5 21.8 50.6 68.9 94.4 115.9 125.4 130.8 134.3 5 17.1 41.8 58.8 84.6 108.3 119.4 125.9 130.1
6 25.4 56.9 75.7 100.6 120.5 129.0 133.7 136.7 6 20.1 47.6 65.5 91.2 113.6 123.7 129.4 133.1
7 28.8 62.5 81.5 105.6 124.0 131.6 135.8 138.4 7 22.9 52.7 71.2 96.7 117.7 126.9 132.0 135.3
8 32.0 67.4 86.4 109.7 126.7 133.7 137.4 139.8 8 25.7 57.4 76.2 101.2 121.0 129.4 134.1 137.1
9 35.1 71.8 90.7 113.1 129.0 135.3 138.7 140.9 9 28.3 61.6 80.7 105.0 123.7 131.4 135.7 138.4
10 38.0 75.7 94.4 115.9 130.8 136.7 139.8 141.7 10 30.8 65.5 84.6 108.3 125.9 133.1 137.1 139.5
20 60.7 100.6 115.9 130.8 139.8 143.1 144.7 145.8 20 51.1 91.2 108.3 125.9 137.1 141.2 143.4 144.8
30 75.7 113.1 125.4 136.7 143.1 145.3 146.5 147.2 30 65.5 105.0 119.4 133.1 141.2 144.2 145.7 146.6
40 86.4 120.5 130.8 139.8 144.7 146.5 147.4 147.9 40 76.2 113.6 125.9 137.1 143.4 145.7 146.8 147.5
50 94.4 125.4 134.3 141.7 145.8 147.2 147.9 148.3 50 84.6 119.4 130.1 139.5 144.8 146.6 147.5 148.1
Duplex GDI Print Productivity Duplex PS Print Productivity

Black-and-White Text – Normal Mode Black-and-White Text – Normal Mode
SETS SETS
PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50 PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50
1 3.0 8.3 12.9 22.3 34.9 43.0 48.7 52.9 1 3.0 8.5 13.7 25.0 42.8 56.2 66.5 74.7
2 5.7 15.0 22.3 34.9 48.7 56.1 60.8 63.9 2 5.8 16.1 25.0 42.8 66.5 81.5 91.8 99.4
3 8.3 20.6 29.3 43.0 56.1 62.5 66.2 68.7 3 8.5 22.9 34.6 56.2 81.5 95.9 105.2 111.7
4 10.7 25.3 34.9 48.7 60.8 66.2 69.3 71.3 4 11.1 29.1 42.8 66.5 91.8 105.2 113.4 119.0
5 12.9 29.3 39.4 52.9 63.9 68.7 71.3 73.0 5 13.7 34.6 49.9 74.7 99.4 111.7 119.0 123.9
6 15.0 32.8 43.0 56.1 66.2 70.4 72.7 74.2 6 16.1 39.7 56.2 81.5 105.2 116.5 123.1 127.4
7 17.0 35.9 46.1 58.7 67.9 71.7 73.8 75.1 7 18.5 44.3 61.6 87.1 109.7 120.2 126.2 130.1
8 18.8 38.5 48.7 60.8 69.3 72.7 74.6 75.7 8 20.7 48.6 66.5 91.8 113.4 123.1 128.6 132.1
9 20.6 40.9 51.0 62.5 70.4 73.5 75.2 76.2 9 22.9 52.5 70.8 95.9 116.5 125.5 130.5 133.7
10 22.3 43.0 52.9 63.9 71.3 74.2 75.7 76.7 10 25.0 56.2 74.7 99.4 119.0 127.4 132.1 135.1
20 34.9 56.1 63.9 71.3 75.7 77.3 78.1 78.6 20 42.8 81.5 99.4 119.0 132.1 137.1 139.8 141.4
30 43.0 62.5 68.7 74.2 77.3 78.4 79.0 79.3 30 56.2 95.9 111.7 127.4 137.1 140.7 142.5 143.7
40 48.7 66.2 71.3 75.7 78.1 79.0 79.4 79.6 40 66.5 105.2 119.0 132.1 139.8 142.5 143.9 144.8
50 52.9 68.7 73.0 76.7 78.6 79.3 79.6 79.9 50 74.7 111.7 123.9 135.1 141.4 143.7 144.8 145.5

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Simplex GDI Print Productivity WHAT WE LIKED

Color Graphics – Normal Mode • Tested simplex black-and-white network-print speed
(Pages Per Minute) was as fast as 148.3 ppm using the GDI driver and
SETS 148.1 using the PostScript driver, both drivers
exceeded RISO’s rated print speed of 146 ppm for
PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50
Letter-R simplex.
1 3.8 10.8 17.0 29.8 47.6 59.5 68.0 74.3 • Tested duplex black-and-white network-printer
2 7.5 19.9 29.8 47.6 68.0 79.2 86.4 91.4
productivity was up to 79.9 ppm using the GDI driver,
while the PostScript driver closely matched RISO’s
3 10.8 27.5 39.7 59.5 79.2 89.1 95.0 98.9 rated speed of 146 ppm duplex with a speed of 145.5
4 14.0 34.0 47.6 68.0 86.4 95.0 100.0 103.2 ppm.
• Tested simplex color network Productivity was as fast
5 17.0 39.7 54.1 74.3 91.4 98.9 103.2 106.0 as 117.2 ppm using the GDI driver and 145.1 with the
6 19.9 44.6 59.5 79.2 95.0 101.8 105.5 107.9 PostScript driver.
• Test First-Page-Out-Time was as low as 12.18 with the
7 22.6 49.0 64.0 83.2 97.8 103.9 107.2 109.3
GDI driver and 13.18 in PostScript.
8 25.1 52.9 68.0 86.4 100.0 105.5 108.5 110.4 • In BERTL’s job stream test the Postscript driver
completed the stream job test in 2 minutes and 24:20
9 27.5 56.4 71.3 89.1 101.8 106.8 109.5 111.2
seconds, running at 111.52 ppm, which translates to
10 29.8 59.5 74.3 91.4 103.2 107.9 110.4 111.9 an efficiency rate of 76.38%.
20 47.6 79.2 91.4 103.2 110.4 113.0 114.4 115.2 • GDI print controller for efficient processing of most print
jobs or adding the Adobe PostScript 3 for duplex or
30 59.5 89.1 98.9 107.9 113.0 114.8 115.7 116.3 graphics-intensive jobs.
40 68.0 95.0 103.2 110.4 114.4 115.7 116.5 116.9
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE
50 74.3 98.9 106.0 111.9 115.2 116.3 116.9 117.2
• BERTL was exceptionally satisfied with the RISO
ComColor 9050’s office suite performance testing in
network-printer mode.
Simplex PS Print Productivity
Color Graphics – Normal Mode
(Pages Per Minute)
SETS
PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50
1 2.8 8.2 13.2 24.2 41.6 54.7 64.9 73.1
2 5.6 15.5 24.2 41.6 64.9 79.9 90.2 97.9
3 8.2 22.1 33.5 54.7 79.9 94.3 103.8 110.4
4 10.7 28.1 41.6 64.9 90.2 103.8 112.1 117.9
5 13.2 33.5 48.5 73.1 97.9 110.4 117.9 122.9
6 15.5 38.5 54.7 79.9 103.8 115.3 122.0 126.5
7 17.8 43.0 60.1 85.5 108.4 119.0 125.2 129.2
8 20.0 47.2 64.9 90.2 112.1 122.0 127.6 131.3
9 22.1 51.1 69.2 94.3 115.3 124.5 129.6 132.9
10 24.2 54.7 73.1 97.9 117.9 126.5 131.3 134.3
20 41.6 79.9 97.9 117.9 131.3 136.4 139.2 140.9
30 54.7 94.3 110.4 126.5 136.4 140.1 142.0 143.2
40 64.9 103.8 117.9 131.3 139.2 142.0 143.5 144.4
50 73.1 110.4 122.9 134.3 140.9 143.2 144.4 145.1

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BACKGROUND
Nearly all multi-functional systems on the market today
provide digital copying, while many desktop printers offer it
as an option. Despite the fact that many devices provide a
wide range of digital-copying capabilities, from image
manipulation to page insertion, most typical copy jobs
actually consist of a single set of a simplex document that
is five pages or less, with no finishing, and no image-
quality manipulation.
Small Simple Jobs

Although most multi-functional devices provide a wide
range of copying features, most users are not willing to The ComColor 9050 comes standard with a USB port for
navigate through countless screen menus in order to get to storing scanned data. Users can save scan files as either a
the point where they can actually press the Start key. PDF, TIFF, or JPEG.
There are two components of copy-job productivity: 1)
user productivity, and 2) device productivity. BERTL
encourages enterprises to also consider the impact of user
productivity, along with device productivity. Device
productivity only includes the time it takes from the press of
the Start key until the final copy exits the device, and does
not take into account the time that it takes a user to
program and start the copy job. However, the easier the
job, the easier it is to program; users will also take less
time to program jobs as they acclimate to the controls
and/or create job programs. And, of course, some users
are more astute and capable than others. Consequently,
these uncontrolled factors introduce a high degree of
variability. However, of course, a device that takes twice
as long to produce the first copy affects the job productivity
of each and every user and job.
Large, Complex Jobs

Even with large copy jobs—where it seems engine speed Above and below: The RISO ComColor 9050’s platen
plays the largest role—user productivity should be taken (above) and document feeder (below), with the document
into account. For example, the user is less likely to wait at feeder’s cover opened in order to expose the feeder’s
the copier for larger and more complex jobs. Factors that misfeed-access area.
enhance user productivity include such features as easy
job programming; a scan-ahead feature so that users can
program and scan jobs while other jobs are printing; fast
original scanning so that users can more quickly return to
their desks with their originals; the ability to build a job
using a mix of different-sized originals scanned from both
the document feeder and platen; and job notification at the
computer desktop when the copy job is completed (thus
eliminating the guesswork of when to return to the copier to
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The functions tab section describes the copy functions that

are configured within the [Functions] screen.
Users can control all of the copy settings from this screen.
Options include Color Mode, Reproduction Size, Feed
Tray, Originals, Scanning Level, and Duplex/Simplex.
Above and below: Users can set various finishing settings

Above and below: Users can register up to 4 frequently by selecting an output image from the Select Layout
used functions to the direct access area of the [Basic] screens.
screen or up to 16 functions to the [Selections] screen.

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The Original button found on the [Basic] copy screen

Users can configure the staple and punch settings with allows users to indicate the type of original being copied to
optional multifunctional finisher directly from the control so as to generate the best possible copy output. Options
panel. include for Line/Photo, Line, Photo, and Map/Pencil Mode
with Dot Process set to off, 70 lpi, and 100 lpi.
Within the Color Mode setting users can select the [Auto] With the multi-up option users can impose several pages of
setting which is designed for documents with a mixture of an original onto one sheet.
color and black-and-white pages, the auto color mode
senses the presence or absence of color and controls ink
usage to reduce ink consumption and save cost. The
Mono-Color Print setting allows users to print their
documents in a single color. Users can specify from black,
cyan and magenta.
Users can add preprinted sheets or colored paper that has

been loaded in the tray, to the front and back of the
printouts as covers.
The touch screen displaying feed tray options. Here users

can make a tray a default, change the paper settings, and
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Copy Job Time

# of MONOCHROME Time In
CPM
originals MODE Seconds
10 1 sided to 1 sided 14.00 42.9
10 1 sided to 2 sided 20.00 30.0
10 2 sided to 1 sided 29.50 20.3
10 2 sided to 2 sided 33.00 18.2
COLOR MODE
10 1 sided to 1 sided 14.00 42.9
The ComColor 9050 offers users the ability to stamp the
page number and date on the header or footer. 10 1 sided to 2 sided 20.00 30.0
AUTO COLOR MODE
COPY PRODUCTIVITY
10 1 sided to 1 sided 14.00 42.9
Advertised speeds are always quoted using the simplest
route—in-and-out of a device. Of course, users often apply
finishing options, incorporate different media sizes and
types into the document, print in duplex, and add other
elements that can affect speed. In the chart below, BERTL Simplex Black-and-White Copier Productivity
tests how different modes—mixed-size original mode and (Pages Per Minute)
duplex mode—affect auto document-feeder mixed-sized SETS
printing mode productivity.
Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50
In order to assess copier productivity, BERTL ran a series 1 7.1 18.5 27.4 42.9 59.7 68.6 74.2 78.0
of copy jobs in order to determine auto document-feeder
scanning speed, the affect of the first set out on overall 2 13.2 31.2 42.9 59.7 74.2 80.8 84.5 87.0
engine speed, and whether specific job attributes affect 3 18.5 40.3 52.8 68.6 80.8 85.9 88.6 90.4
engine throughput capability. Each job was set up by
feeding media from the shortest media route to the shortest 4 23.2 47.3 59.7 74.2 84.5 88.6 90.9 92.2
available output destination. A separate test examines 5 27.4 52.8 64.7 78.0 87.0 90.4 92.2 93.4
how adding finishing/output destinations affects
6 31.2 57.2 68.6 80.8 88.6 91.6 93.2 94.1
productivity.
7 34.5 60.8 71.7 82.9 89.9 92.5 93.9 94.7
First Copy Out Time* 8 37.6 63.8 74.2 84.5 90.9 93.2 94.4 95.1
Black-and- 9 40.3 66.4 76.3 85.9 91.6 93.7 94.8 95.4
Color Mode
Number of Originals White Mode
Seconds 10 42.9 68.6 78.0 87.0 92.2 94.1 95.1 95.7
Seconds
20 59.7 80.8 87.0 92.2 95.1 96.1 96.6 96.9
1 Simplex Original 8.50 8.50
30 68.6 85.9 90.4 94.1 96.1 96.8 97.1 97.3
2 Simplex Original
10.00 10.00 40 74.2 88.6 92.2 95.1 96.6 97.1 97.4 97.6
(Duplex Model)
*Using the auto document feeder. 50 78.0 90.4 93.4 95.7 96.9 97.3 97.6 97.7

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Duplex Black-and-White Copier Productivity Duplex Color Copier Productivity

SETS SETS
Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50 Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50
1 6.0 14.4 20.0 28.2 35.6 38.9 40.9 42.1 1 6.0 14.4 20.0 28.2 35.6 38.9 40.9 42.1
2 10.7 22.2 28.2 35.6 40.9 43.0 44.1 44.9
2 5.3 22.2 28.2 35.6 40.9 43.0 44.1 44.9
3 14.4 27.0 32.7 38.9 43.0 44.5 45.4 45.9
3 7.6 27.0 32.7 38.9 43.0 44.5 45.4 45.9
4 17.5 30.3 35.6 40.9 44.1 45.4 46.0 46.4
4 9.6 30.3 35.6 40.9 44.1 45.4 46.0 46.4 5 20.0 32.7 37.5 42.1 44.9 45.9 46.4 46.7
5 11.5 32.7 37.5 42.1 44.9 45.9 46.4 46.7 6 22.2 34.6 38.9 43.0 45.4 46.2 46.6 46.9
6 13.1 34.6 38.9 43.0 45.4 46.2 46.6 46.9 7 24.0 36.0 40.0 43.6 45.7 46.5 46.8 47.1
7 14.6 36.0 40.0 43.6 45.7 46.5 46.8 47.1 8 25.6 37.2 40.9 44.1 46.0 46.6 47.0 47.2
9 27.0 38.1 41.5 44.5 46.2 46.8 47.1 47.3
8 16.0 37.2 40.9 44.1 46.0 46.6 47.0 47.2
10 28.2 38.9 42.1 44.9 46.4 46.9 47.2 47.3
9 17.3 38.1 41.5 44.5 46.2 46.8 47.1 47.3
20 35.6 43.0 44.9 46.4 47.2 47.4 47.6 47.7
10 18.5 38.9 42.1 44.9 46.4 46.9 47.2 47.3 30 38.9 44.5 45.9 46.9 47.4 47.6 47.7 47.8
20 26.7 43.0 44.9 46.4 47.2 47.4 47.6 47.7 40 40.9 45.4 46.4 47.2 47.6 47.7 47.8 47.8
30 31.3 44.5 45.9 46.9 47.4 47.6 47.7 47.8 50 42.1 45.9 46.7 47.3 47.7 47.8 47.8 47.9
40 34.3 45.4 46.4 47.2 47.6 47.7 47.8 47.8 Document Feeder Productivity
50 36.4 45.9 46.7 47.3 47.7 47.8 47.8 47.9 BERTL also takes the user into account and looks at how
document-feeder productivity affects the amount of time a
user has to wait at the device before they can walk away
Simplex Color Copier Productivity with their originals.
(Pages Per Minute)
Document Feed Speed
SETS
# of Time In
Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50 MONOCHROME MODE OPM*
originals Seconds
1 7.1 18.5 27.4 42.9 59.7 68.6 74.2 78.0 10 Simplex Originals 15.00 40.0
2 13.2 31.2 42.9 59.7 74.2 80.8 84.5 87.0 5 Duplex Originals 20.00 15.0
3 18.5 40.3 52.8 68.6 80.8 85.9 88.6 90.4 10 Mixed-Size Originals 25.4 23.6
4 23.2 47.3 59.7 74.2 84.5 88.6 90.9 92.2 COLOR MODE
5 27.4 52.8 64.7 78.0 87.0 90.4 92.2 93.4 10 Simplex Originals 15.00 40.0
6 31.2 57.2 68.6 80.8 88.6 91.6 93.2 94.1 5 Duplex Originals 20.00 30.0
7 34.5 60.8 71.7 82.9 89.9 92.5 93.9 94.7 *Originals per minute.
8 37.6 63.8 74.2 84.5 90.9 93.2 94.4 95.1
9 40.3 66.4 76.3 85.9 91.6 93.7 94.8 95.4
10 42.9 68.6 78.0 87.0 92.2 94.1 95.1 95.7
20 59.7 80.8 87.0 92.2 95.1 96.1 96.6 96.9
30 68.6 85.9 90.4 94.1 96.1 96.8 97.1 97.3
40 74.2 88.6 92.2 95.1 96.6 97.1 97.4 97.6
50 78.0 90.4 93.4 95.7 96.9 97.3 97.6 97.7

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Document-Finishing Penalty per copy environment will save money as the click will
now be charged as a monochrome click and not a
Time 1 Set Penalty color click.
# of Finishing
In Time Per Set
originals Selection • Users can specify the color mode from auto-color,
Secs (Secs) (Secs)
black, cyan and magenta. The entire image will appear
10/5 Corner Staple 23.00 11.40 -0.52 in cyan or magenta.
10/5 Side Staples 25.00 11.80 -0.22
Saddle-Stitch
8/5 40.00 14.80 0.08 WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE
Booklet
• BERTL was exceptionally satisfied with the RISO
10/5 Covers and Inserts 48.00 16.40 0.48
ComColor 9050’s copying capabilities.
WHAT WE LIKED
• Tested black-and-white FPOT as fast as 8.50 seconds
in simplex copier mode, and as fast as 10 seconds in
duplex copier mode.
• Tested color FPOT as fast as 8.00 seconds in simplex
copier mode, and as fast as 10.00 seconds in duplex
copier mode.
• Tested black-and-white copier productivity was up to
97.7 ppm in simplex mode and up to 47.9 ppm in
duplex mode.
• Tested color productivity in simplex mode was as fast
as 97.7 ppm, and as fast as 47.9 ppm in duplex color
mode.
• Minimal document-finishing penalty when applying
Corner Staple, Side Staples, Saddle-Stitch Booklet,
and Covers and Inserts
• Fast document-feeder speeds of up to 40 opm in both
color and monochrome using simplex mode and up to
15 opm in duplex mode, matching RISO’s rated speed
of 40 opm.
• Auto Document Feeder with 100 sheet capacity.
• Automatic single/double-sided scanning capabilities.
• RISO rated copy time of up to 11.5 seconds.
• Interrupt Copy allows users to interrupt a job currently
being printed to copy a more urgent job.
• Copy and Pause function is useful for high-volume
copying. One sheet is copied and then copying stops,
enabling the user to check the result of the settings.
• The ADF Scan and Pause function allows users to
copy a large quantity of originals that cannot be loaded
at one time in the ADF to be copied as one job. Up to
1,000 one-sided originals or 500 two-sided originals
can be copied as one job.
• The Book Shadow Erase function will erase shadows
that appear in the center of copies when copying an
open book.
• This device has the ability to auto recognize color
which is a new function not previously supported on
the HC model. Monochrome pages will now be printed
in K and not in CMYK. Customers who are in a cost

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THE BERTL DTP BOOKLET This DTP project was composed entirely with Adobe
BERTL’s production-printing analysts ran a broad range of Creative Suite® 3 Design Premium – the ultimate
creative toolset, with Adobe®
tests in order to evaluate all
InDesign® CS3 for page layout,
aspects of image quality and Photoshop® CS3 Extended for
functionality using a hand-picked specialized image editing,
selection of standard test targets Illustrator® CS3 for vector
and scientific matching charts. graphics creation, Flash® CS3
Professional for interactive
BERTL also produced copies of
design, Dreamweaver® CS3 for
the 32-page BERTL Digital Test Web design and development,
Portfolio (DTP) that contains a and Acrobat® 8 Professional for
variety of text, lines, gradations Adobe® PDF workflows.
and synthetic images printed onto
All test targets and graphics were
a variety of substrates.
integrated into Adobe®
InDesign® using their default
The BERTL DTP Volume 2 was palettes and native resolutions.
designed specifically with layout,
imaging, color, evaluation tools If possible, all image-quality tests
were printed on 256 gsm gloss
and media selection in mind, to
cover stock with various
truly test the abilities of digital intermittent stocks for
presses. This challenging comparative value. The booklet
document was able to illustrate was produced both as a finished
the RISO ComColor® 9050’s booklet and as a straight-through
print test for image-quality
image-quality capabilities.
evaluation.
Page Thumb Media Description
The cover contains 100% area coverage and features a composite cyan gradient. A
Front Coated
mosaic consisting of tiny thumbnails of test charts are positioned to the left of the
Cover Cover
white BERTL logo.
Coated Page 2 is the BERTL DTP introductory page that contains font changes and
Page 2
Cover trapezoidal 20% halftone images.
Opaque BERTL DTP Volume 2 Contents page contains a color font and rotated black Times
Page 3
Vellum New Roman font samples ranging in size from 2- to 20-pt.
Opaque
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Page 5 is used for graphic applications as well as a sample of the ability to print
lighter solid colors at 100 percent in full bleed. The background is a red composite
Coated
Page 5 mix of magenta, yellow and black. The BERTL logo is a lighter red mix of magenta
Body
and yellow, and positioned down the right hand edge of the page. All text is outlined
with a 1 pt. white line.
BERTL Production Test Methodology in black 9 pt. Times New Roman text on a
Coated
Page 6 white background. The sidebar consists of a rotated 100 pt. Futura font, printed in
Body
30% grayscale.
BERTL Production Test Methodology, with a mix black, 9 pt. Times New Roman text
Coated
Page 7 and white 12 pt. Bold Futura text. Thumbnails of test targets are shadowed. Table
Body
consists of black 1 pt. lines
Coated BERTL Production Test Methodology with a mix of elements that is similar to that of
Page 8
Body page 7. A 100 pt. Futura header is printed in 30% grayscale.
Coated BERTL Production Test Methodology with a mix of elements that is similar to that of
Page 9
Body page 7. A 100 pt. Futura header is printed in 30% grayscale.
The last page of the BERTL Production Test Methodology has a solid black
Coated
Page 10 background with a mix of negative standard, bold and italic Times New Roman font
Body
samples ranging in size from 2- to 22-pt.
N2 Cafeteria from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data exchange –
Pages Coated
CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). Image with complicated geometric
11-12 Body
shapes. Suitable for evaluating the result of image processing.
N5 Bicycle from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data exchange –
Pages Coated CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). Image in both color and grayscale
13-14 Body of a (penny-farthing) bicycle, resolution charts and other items containing fine detail
used to evaluate the sharpness of reproduction and the results of image processing.

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N4 Wine and Tableware from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data
Coated exchange – CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). Image in both color
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Body and grayscale of glassware and silverware used to evaluate the reproduction
characteristics of highlight tones and neutral colors.
N3 Fruit Basket from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data
Coated exchange – CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). Image in both color
Page 16
Body and grayscale of a fruit basket cloth and wood used to evaluate the reproduction of
brown colors and fine texture.
N6 Orchid from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data exchange –
Coated CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). Image in both color and grayscale
Page 17
Body of an orchid with background vignettes used to evaluate reproduction of highlight and
shadow vignettes.
N7 Musicians from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data exchange
Coated – CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). Image in both color and
Page 18
Body grayscale of three women used to evaluate the reproduction of different skin tones
and fine image detail.
N8 Candle from ISO 12640 Graphic technology – Prepress digital data exchange –
Coated CYMK standard color image data (CYMK/SCID). "Low-key" image in both color and
Page 19
Body grayscale of a room scene containing miscellaneous objects used to evaluate dark
colors, particularly browns and greens.
Coated Pantone® test chart containing 30 color chips that represent real world colors in the
Page 20
Body CMYK color space used to evaluate color fidelity.
Synthetic image S6 from ISO 12640 is 2,512 pixels by 3,048 pixels and contains 8
strips, each of which is a continuous vignette 256 pixels by 3,032 pixels. The
Coated
Page 21 vignettes range from 0% to 100% dot area for each of the four separation colors and
Body
the two- and three-color combinations of cyan, magenta and yellow. Used for
extended evaluation of color fidelity.
Synthetic image S8 from ISO 12640 consists of 8 rows of 13 patches and represents
the basic data set as defined in ISO 12642. It is 2,288 pixels by 1,056 pixels. The
physical arrangement of all patches in each set is the same to allow the patches to be
on common centers which facilitate automated colorimetric or densitometric reading
Coated equipment. All patches in the primary set are 160 pixels square and separated from
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Body the adjacent patch by 16 pixels. Those in the alternate set are 120 pixels square and
separated by 12 pixels. In addition there is a border of 8 pixels (6 in the alternate set)
on the outside of each group. Thus, when groups are butted next to each other the 16
pixel (or 12 pixel) spacing is preserved. Each patch, when output at the stated
resolution, will be 10 mm square. Used for extended evaluation of color fidelity.

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imageXpert Printer 600 dpi Target Version 5.1 consists of various sizes of negative
Pages Coated
and positive lines, negative and positive dots, solid areas, negative and positive text,
23-24 Body
and color gradations. Used to evaluate negative and positive dot and line control.
BERTL test chart that consists of various widths of negative text and negative and
Coated
Page 25 positive lines intersecting at various angles. Used to evaluate the quality of negative
Body
text and registration at the intersection of the various lines.
Northlight Images Black and White Test Print. The image is based on two
landscape pictures that show up different aspects of B/W print quality. The
Coated graduated blocks and 21 step wedges (5% increments) also give a more absolute
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Body test. In the small sample from the Hood Canal image at the bottom, there is meant
to be some visible noise - it is part of the image. Used to evaluate black-and-white
print quality.
Northlight Images Grayscale Linearization (Gray Gamma 2.2) test image (300 dpi
Coated 13x19 cm) has circular gradients on it, both positive and negative, that allow a more
Page 27
Body precise measurement of where non-linearity occurs in prints. Used to evaluate the
linearity of grayscale prints.
Coated Credits Page acknowledges BERTL partners whose imaging tools were used in the
Page 28
Body evaluation.
Opaque The About BERTL page has a red BERTL logo positioned down the left side of the
Page 29
Vellum black text.
Opaque
Page 30 Intentionally left blank
Vellum
Page 31 is used for graphic aesthetics as well as a sample of the ability to print
Coated lighter solid colors at 100 percent in full bleed. The background is pure cyan at 20%.
Page 31
Cover The BERTL logo is 100% cyan and positioned down the right edge of the page. The
logo and text are outlined with a 1 pt. black line.
The back cover contains 100% area coverage and features a composite cyan
Back Coated gradient. A mosaic consisting of tiny thumbnails of test charts are positioned across
Cover Cover the top. Negative Times New Roman font samples ranging in size from 2- to 22-pt.
are positioned across the lower half of the cover.

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BERTL DTP BOOKLET IMAGE QUALITY Print Halftones

The RISO COMCOLOR® 9050 is not designed to generate
Min. Gradation* Max. Gradation**
beautiful glossy finished documents with color matching
capabilities. Depending on the type of paper used users can Black 10 100
expect to generate very decent image quality. However, this
Cyan 10 100
device is designed for applications where the output is
disposable and used for a short period of time. Suggested Yellow 10 100
applications are internal documents, bills, and trans-
promotional mailing pieces. In this test, BERTL printed the Magenta 10 100
DTP Booklet and compared the quality of output to that of *Minimum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent
other devices. increments. The best possible minimum gradation is 10 percent.
**Maximum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent
increments. The best possible maximum gradation is 100 percent.
IMAGE DENSITY
BERTL uses a calibrated X-Rite reflection densitometer to Copy Halftones
measure the density of a black image. The instrument reports
density in the range of 0.0 (absolute white) to 2.5 (infinite Min. Gradation* Max. Gradation**
blackness). In general, image density that is greater than 1.0 Black 10 90
generally has contrast that is acceptable for readability, and
the higher the reading the better. Cyan 10 90
Yellow 10 90
Test Result - The RISO ComColor® 9050 produced prints
with an image density of .96. Currently, there are a handful of Magenta 10 90
printers that can produce prints with 1.7+ black image density, *Minimum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent
while average image-density readings range from 1.4 to 1.6. increments. The best possible minimum gradation is 10 percent.
Recently, a color printer produced images with a density of **Maximum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent
increments. The best possible maximum gradation is 100 percent.
1.84—the highest density (or the “blackest” print) ever
recorded by BERTL’s analysts.
TEXT
Density of Solid Areas* BERTL’s DTP booklet contains arrays of negative and positive
text in various sizes ranging in size from 2 to 20 pts. Fonts
Copy Density Print Density were also rotated 90 and 180 degrees. The accuracy of text
Black .81 .96 reproduction is paramount throughout the entire spectrum of
graphic designers, book manufacturers, marketing
Cyan .77 .66 departments, technical data, financial reporting, billing
departments and all cross sections of the printing industry.
Yellow .55 .51
Expectations for quality text reproduction have risen with the
Magenta .84 .77 advancement in technology. Nobody likes to see jagged text
*Density is on a scale of 0 to 2.5, with 2.5 being the best possible. on pages, even if it is a small font.
Test Result – The RISO ComColor® 9050 produced both serif

and non-serif fonts (negative, positive and rotated) that were
Copy & Print Resolution*
readable by eye down to 4 point in size. When viewed under
Copy Resolution Print Resolution 10x magnification, all positive font sizes and rotations were
readable down to 3 point in size, while negative font sizes were
Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal readable down to 5 point.
Black 5.6 5.6 2.0 2.0
FINE LINES AND DOTS
Cyan -- -- 2.0 2.0
The BERTL DTP booklet contains elements that are used to
Yellow -- -- 2.0 2.0 evaluate fine-line graphics on both the x
and y axis. These elements consist of
Magenta -- -- 2.0 2.0
negative and positive lines and dots of
*Line Pairs per Millimeter. For copy resolution, higher is better (range, various sizes and colors. To the right is
2.0-8.0); for printer resolution, lower is better (range, 1.0-5.0).
the test pattern used to evaluate the dot-
control capabilities of a printer. As lines
are composed of a series of dots, the
ability of a device to control dots is
directly related to its ability to produce fine
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an indication of the device’s ability to produce gradients and image quality. If no cells are marked with an “x,” then the device was
halftones and maintain a clean edge with curved fine lines. able to print all line widths correctly.
The most extreme portion of the dot quality evaluation is the GRAYSCALE
ability of the device to print both negative and positive 1- and Along with precise dot control, a printer’s ability to produce
2-pixel dots. seamless grayscale images is the key to its ability to produce
today’s complex documents that contain a mix of illustrative
Negative/Positive Dots* and photographic elements. Additionally, the ability to produce
high-quality halftones more often than not precludes the use of
Line Width (points) % of Dots Printed expensive color images in most documents—a key to
1 pixel Cyan 100 controlling the cost of printing. BERTL designed components
of the DTP specifically for the evaluation of halftone quality:
1 pixel Yellow 100 • Grayscale and color versions of ISO
1 pixel Magenta 100 synthetic or natural images are included so
that BERTL can evaluate the ability of the
1 pixel Black 100 device to convert and print a color image
1 pixel Black Neg 100
versus print a grayscale version of the same
color image.
2x2 pixel Black 100 • Linear grayscale strips were printed in order to evaluate
smooth transitions between gradations.
2x2 pixel Black Neg 100
• Grayscale linearization prints are used to precisely identify
Checkerboard apparent? No the tonal values where linearization is inconsistent.
*On a scale of 0 – 100%. The higher the percentage, the better. • A professional photo montage is mixed
with challenging contrasted images and
Other elements of the BERTL DTP are a geometric elements in order to evaluate
series of negative, positive and color lines in the device’s ability to regulate print
various widths. A series of diagonal lines is contrast over a wide range of
used to evaluate stair stepping (ragged conditions, all on a single page.
edges or “jaggies”), while a grid composed of
colored lines is used to evaluate color Test Result - BERTL technicians examined every grayscale
trapping of the intersecting lines. element in the printed DTP and found dark and over-saturation
through several sections of the images evaluated. However,
Test Result – The RISO ComColor® 9050 was able to the RISO ComColor® 9050 features many image-quality
produce prints of black at 2-pixel prints while the cyan, adjustments, and BERTL feels that grayscale color saturation
magenta, and yellow were accurately reproduced at 1 pixel. and darkness can be tailored to suit virtually any application.
The RISO ComColor® 9050 also accurately printed negative
and positive lines of various widths. The RISO ComColor® IMAGE REGISTRATION
9050 prints did display some small visible stair stepping of the One element of BERTL’s DTP features is designed to
negative and positive diagonal lines of various widths. specifically address the evaluation of registration. Two
identical images are laid out on consecutive pages in the
Negative/Positive Lines* DTP. BERTL technicians analyze the printed output to
evaluate front-to-rear, top-to-bottom, side-to-side and sheet-
Line Width
Negative Positive to-sheet registration. imageXpert test charts are printed font-
(points)
to-back in order to evaluate image registration.
Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal
1 √ √ √ √
2 √ √ √ √
3 √ √ √ √
4 √ √ √ √
5 √ √ √ √
imageXpert printer image-quality test charts
6 √ √ √ √
A “√” mark indicates the device was able to print the line width correctly. Test Result - BERTL technicians evaluated a number of
*Chart cells containing an “x” indicate that the printer was not able to documents printed by the RISO COMCOLOR® 9050 and
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sheet registration was ~0.3 mm vertically and ~0.5 mm

horizontally.
COLOR REGISTRATION WHAT WE LIKED

Many elements of BERTL’s DTP are designed to address the • The RISO ComColor® 9050 produced prints with
evaluation of color registration. Grids composed of colored
consistently good overall image quality. Prints
lines are used to evaluate color trapping of intersecting lines.
displayed a durable matted finish, even on plain
A series of negative and positive multicolored elements are
used to evaluate color dot placement and minute color paper.
transitions. • BERTL Analysts were very satisfied with the color
registration.
Test Result – BERTL evaluators noted trapping anomalies • This device has the ability to auto recognize color
where red lines intersect blue lines.
which is a new function not previously supported on
the HC model. Monochrome pages will now be printed
SOLID FILL
in K and not in CMYK. Customers who are in a cost
Pages 5, 10, 25 and 31 of the BERTL DTP were specifically per copy environment will save money as the click will
designed to test a device’s ability to produce anomaly-free now be charged as a monochrome click and not a
edge-to-edge prints with solid fill, a demanding task for most color click.
printers to produce on a consistent basis. The ability to
produce consistent solid fill becomes especially crucial in the • The RISO ComColor 9050 is not designed to generate
production environment where common jobs entail the printing glossy fished documents.
of complex documents (such as BERTL’s DTP) and long runs. • The Print head The ComColor 9050’s print heads are
designed to last up to 6 million impressions.
Test Result – The RISO ComColor® 9050 printed entire • This device is intended for applications where the
pages of solid fill with no observable anomalies. The edge- output is disposable and used for a short period of
to-edge solid fill colors were opaque and consistently solid. time. This device is not intended for users looking for
glossy finished documents.
IMAGE PERMANENCE/TONER CRACKING
The test file printed by the RISO ComColor® 9050 was used
specifically by BERTL for evaluating spot colors and solids. • BERTL was satisfied with the image quality produced
The best test for toner cracking is with a densely covered by the RISO ComColor 9050’s.
sheet. The most creative marketing materials that require
folding utilize heavy coverage. These particular sheets were
folded and scored in both directions and there was no more
or less cracking on either fold – inside or outside. Whenever
possible, they were printed on coated 256 gsm media.
Test Result – As with most prints produced by ink-based

imaging technology, so no cracking was observed in the
hard-creasing test. The ink used by the RISO ComColor is
saturated into the paper that no cracking is visible. BERTL
analyst also noted that when the surface of the paper was
scratched with a metal object such as a key, no flaking
occurred.
The ComColor 9050’s print heads are designed to last up to

6 million impressions.

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ACCESSIBILITY
In the United States, Section 508 legislation prohibits
government agencies from purchasing devices that are
not accessible to those with physical impairments. For this
reason—and the corporate world’s increased focus on
delivering a better work environment for all—many
manufacturers are increasingly providing more user-
friendly features for physically-impaired users.
The right side of the control panel contains various hard
Common design features include tilting control panels, keys, including keys for Interrupt, Reset, Wake Up as well
which give wheelchair-bound users a better view of the as a numerical keypad for entering number of copies and
screen, and larger display options for those with impaired fax numbers. Hard keys on the left include function keys,
vision. Voice navigation and Braille also are becoming counter key, and mode key.
increasingly popular. Easy access to the paper path for
misfeed removal and front access to toner supplies also USER ACCESSIBILITY TO DEVICE CONTROLS
make a device more user-friendly.
The large, full-color touch screen is easy to access from
a wheelchair and the hard button controls on the unit itself
Accessibility Features Summary
are on a slight tilt and easy to read from a sitting position.
Routine maintenance tasks performed at front of Menus and icons on the touch screen are all large, often
Yes
device with a visual cue making navigation for the visually
Remote control-panel software No
impaired or mentally challenged easier.
Audible “beeps” indicating error conditions Yes USER ACCESSIBILITY FOR PAPER REFILLING
Control panel optimization for visually impaired No The paper drawers can be easily refilled with one hand.
The paper guide lock is at the back of the drawer, which
Voice-recognition software No
makes users lean over a bit more, but not unduly difficult.
Additional accessibility features No The main feed unit is very easy for wheelchair users to
refill.
USER ACCESSIBILITY FOR PAPER JAM REMOVAL

Paper jam removal is a simple process for those in a
wheelchair. There are no hidden jam points and all access
areas are at a comfortable height and angle for access
from the side of the device.
WHAT WE LIKED:
• The controls are easy to use.
• The process for removing paper jams and refilling
paper supplies is simple.
• Replacing ink supplies was also a process that could
easily be achieved in a wheelchair.
The RISO ComColor® 9050 is equipped with a large 8 .5 WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
inch LCD touch panel. • BERTL was very satisfied with the RISO ComColor
9050’s accessibility capabilities.

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PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL PANEL

Visit a few manufacturers’ showrooms, and you will see a
wide range of control panels and touch screens. The
most rudimentary consist of a selection of hard keys and
an LCD screen that can often be challenging to navigate.
On the other hand, some control panels that utilize hard
keys and LCD screens can actually be easier to use than
touch screens. However, hard-key/LCD panel systems
that require users to scroll through various settings and
make a selection can also often be challenging to use.
Among touch screens, some utilize a menu-driven system,

while others utilize an icon-based system. Some menu-
driven touch screens can involve many complicated sub-
The control panel displays all of the device’s available
menus that can be difficult to navigate.
functions. Options include Printer, Copy, and Scanner.
Most manufacturers try to keep their control panels and
Users can easily select the device function of their
touch screens consistent across their MFPs and printers,
choosing by pressing on one of the three function keys or
so that users do not have to spend time learning how to
the desired function right on the touch screen.
use a new control panel when moving from device to
device.
A control panel’s ease of use—or lack of—can often have

a significant affect on user productivity. The harder it is to
select frequently used options such as duplexing,
document finishing, etc., the more time the user has to
spend programming the device and the less productive
they are. In the chart below, BERTL assesses how many
steps are required to make these commonplace settings.
Selections Required for

Frequently Used Copy Functions
Photo Mode 2
WHAT WE LIKED
Corner Staple 2
• The touch screen provides animated instructions that
Reduce to 64% 2 guide the user through most user/device functions and
processes.
1:2 2 • Control panel screen is well-designed. Large, clearly
labeled, and intuitively designed. The most popular
2:2 2 functions of the copier are all on the first screen,
allowing for greater convenience for the user.
Copied Front and Rear Covers 6
• Auto Color mode offers users the ability to distinguish
*Users can customize the device functions and add shortcuts color or black originals. This feature is very useful for
directly on the control panel which can cut down on the steps count charge customers.
required to accomplish the functions noted above. • The newly added function [Pencil/Map mode is useful
for faint, or originals with fine details.
• Users can customize and save the functions which
they more commonly used. Users can save up to 4
direct access selections.
• Administrators can force people to login into the user
interface (Login Enforced). With this function users
can customize how the device options appear on the
control panel and set user defaults.

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• BERTL found the RISO ComColor® 9050’s control
panel very easy to use.
• We would have liked to have seen support for LDAP
embedded in the device to support users how perform
scan to email. However, RISO has a tool which they
have developed that allows administrators to import e-
mail address directly onto the device.
POSTSCRIPT PRINT DRIVER

As with control panels and touch screens, print-driver
design can vary enormously from manufacturer-to-
manufacturer. And, as with control panels and touch
screens, how easy it is—or isn’t—to make selections in
the print driver and navigate through it can significantly
affect user productivity.
Most vendors provide an emulation of PCL (printer control

language) developed by the Hewlett-Packard Company.
Some may also provide an emulation of PostScript, which This first tab [Basic] shown above provides the most
was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, or they frequently used features required for workgroup printing.
may license PostScript directly from Adobe. While the These include paper size, orientation, input tray selection,
Adobe PostScript driver is not the most user-friendly of paper type, and color output mode. Users also have the
print drivers, the advantage is that many users are already option of choosing a quick print setting for simplex or
familiar with it. Alternately, some manufacturers may use duplex printing.
an emulation of PostScript and design their own print-
driver user interface, or may license PostScript from
Adobe and also design their own print-driver interface.
The [Layout] tab provides users with the option of setting

the document layout, orientation, output size, imposition,
BERTL evaluated the RISO ComColor 9050 with the
multi-up, binding margin, scaling and rotating.
external ComColorExpress IS900C Controller.

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The [Trays] tab provides users with the option of selecting The [Image] tab provides settings for adjusting image
the paper tray to be used when printing. Users have the resolution, color output mode, brightness, and contrast.
option of selecting the input tray, tray selection per page,
paper type and mixed output size among other options.
The [Forms] tab provides advanced options for printing

registered forms in the ComColorExpress IS900C and
From the [Finishing] tab users can utilize the finishing tab prints output data overlaid on forms.
to take full advantage of the ComColor 9050’s full array of
finishing options, such as binding, stapling, punching,
folding, etc.

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The [Annotation] tab allows users to add header and The [Workflow] tab is used to configure the output
footer text to output data when printing. destination of the original data, output operation and
notification method which is used to send a job status
email message to a specified email address.
The [Shifting] tab provides adjustments for the vertical and

horizontal margins of the original images to be printed. The [Color] tab enables users to adjust the color settings
for image data that is hard to reproduce. Within the [Color]
tab users can change the rendering intent and color
profiles that are used to map the image compression and
color conversion in order to reproduce colors as close as
possible to original print.

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PCL PRINT DRIVER
The first tab, [Basic] provides options such as color mode,

The [Options] tab allows users to register custom paper portrait/landscape orientation, input and output paper size,
sizes in the printer driver. paper source, zoom, and output destinations.
The [Layout] tab provides settings for imposition, rotate,

and image position.
The [About] tab displays the print driver version
information.

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The [Image] tab provides options that give the user the The [Advance] tab consists of advanced settings used to
ability to select whether to give priority to the image quality program everything from job details, continuous output,
of photos or text in originals. watermark, stamp page/date, to PIN codes.
The [Finishing] tab provides users with the ability to set

collation and booklets settings for a specified print job.
Users can also use this tab to add a cover to both the front
and back from any feed tray.

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CLIENT UTILITIES
In order to take best advantage of a device’s features and
capabilities, clients need an efficient way to access and
monitor the device. Indeed, an efficient device-management
software system is critical in order for a client to take maximum
advantage of a device’s feature set, be it a printer, scanner or
multi-functional device.
Most general users want to know first if a device is capable of

handling a particular job—for instance, if it has duplexing, color The [Details] screen displays the total number of printouts
capability; supports specific paper sizes, or provides certain and copies and the number of printouts by paper size.
document finishing, such as stapling or saddle-stitch booklet Users can click on the CSV link to save the total count and
making. details to a computer as a .CSV file.
Second, users want to know a device’s current status—if it is
ready to print or is offline, for instance. Third, they may also
wish to know whether it is equipped with sufficient supplies,
such as ink, paper and staples, to be able to produce their job.
Manufactures typically provide the user with this information

either via a client software utility that is installed on the client’s
workstation or via a printer Web page that is accessed via the
Web and a Web browser. Some manufactures may also
provide software that automatically indicates (via a pop-up
The [Limit] screen (button) is displayed when a quantity
window) when the user’s job is completed or if there is a
limit has been specified for the user logged in. You can
printer problem.
use this screen to check the quantity limit specified by the
administrator and the current print/copy count.
With a computer connected to the printer via local area
network, Users can check the printer status, change the
settings of a job, and perform other operations.
The [Report] screen displays the total counts for

monochrome and color jobs for accounting purposes.
The [General] screen within the RISO Console displays the

printer status. This screen displays information on the machine
and its ink and paper consumable levels.
Within the RISO Console’s Admin mode, administrators

can configure the User Control, System and Printer device
settings.

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Users can clean the ink head to prevent clogging by

clicking on the function link and pressing the head
The [System] screen displays the serial number, used cleaning hyperlink.
internal hard disk space, and other system information.
COMCOLOREXPRESS IS900C CONTROLLER
Users can easily set and change their login password

directly from the RISO Console.
With the RISO ComColor 9050 users can use the built-in
GDI print controller for efficient processing of most print
jobs, or users can add the IS900C, an Adobe®
PostScript® 3TM controller for graphic-intensive jobs.
Users can click on the [Printer] link on the side menu to
display the job list on the RISO Console screen to check
the status of their jobs.
Users can select a job and click on the [Details] to display

the setting details for that job.
The IS900c controller provides users with added

functionality and control over their IS900C PostScript
external controller print jobs.

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• The IS900C external controller is a powerful and

versatile print-production management platform. This
PostScript controller will provide users with added
capabilities for better management of complex
PostScript print jobs.

• BERTL was very satisfied with the RISO ComColor®
9050’s client utilities.
Like the internal GDI driver the IS900C web interface

provides users with the ability to view and modify the
setting and options used. Users can change the file
settings and re-submit the job for re-printing.
WHAT WE LIKED
• The client utilities offered with the ComColor 9050
provide the users with very detail information about
the device and its consumables.

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Maintenance-Features Summary
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Ink Cartridge Yield (CMYK) N/A
Workgroup devices sold through retail and traditional IT
distribution outlets usually are maintained by office workers Ink Refill During Printing? No
who change the all-in-one cartridge units that encase the User Replaceable Imaging Unit? Not applicable
entire imaging system, including the toner cartridge. Units sold
through resellers and dealers are usually maintained by office User Replaceable Fuser Unit? Not applicable
workers and/or trained service engineers. While separate User Replaceable Waste Container? Yes
long-life parts are more complex to install (i.e., separate toner
User Replaceable Original/Paper Feed
cartridges, imaging drums, transfer belts), they tend to cost No
Rollers?
less than low- yield, all-in-one alternatives.
Toner Replacement LOADING MEDIA

Changing the toner or imaging cartridge is a necessary task
that traditionally is avoided by some for fear of toner dust Media Loading Checklist
leaking on clothing or hands. However, most units today offer
clean replacement of toner supplies, and there is very little risk Drop-in loading of a full ream of paper? Yes
of toner leakage. Corner separators in paper trays? No
Clearing Paper Misfeeds Spring-loaded ramps in paper trays? No

The main issue that office users attempt to avoid is the Geared media size side guides? Yes
removal of an occasional paper misfeed. As a general rule,
the faster a device engine, and the more paper handling and Captured rear media guide?
Yes
finishing options it has, the more complex is the process of
removing paper misfeeds. Automatic paper size detection? Yes
Common paper-misfeed sources involve the duplex unit and
poor loading of paper supplies. The position of the duplex unit
may be a major factor in the removal of many paper misfeeds.
How easy or difficult it is to load paper supplies can also be a
factor in the overall number of misfeeds that may occur
Loading Paper
It goes without saying that loading paper should be as easy as
possible, but sometimes this not the case. Among the factors
that affect ease-of-use are:
• The user should be able to load an entire ream (500

sheets) in a single step.
• Mechanisms such as corner separators and ramps in the
paper drawer can impede loading paper. The RISO ComColor® 9050 is equipped with three 500-
• The most critical factor involved in ease-of-loading paper sheet paper drawers that can handle maximum media
is automatic paper-size detection. Ultimately, the device weight and size. The media trays roll smoothly out on
should be able to recognize the new paper size and reflect metal drawer extensions with internal bearings.
it on its control panel/touch screen and across the network
in print drivers, printer-management software. Without BERTL found replacing paper in the trays to be a very
automatic paper-size detection, users must remember to simple process. The user simply slides the captured rear
program-in the new paper size—something they often and side guides into place in order to alter its position in
neglect to do or do incorrectly. This can result in jobs the drawer.
printed on the wrong paper size, backed-up job logs, etc.

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Routine maintenance is easily performed from the front of the Above and below: Intuitively the device it will indicate to
device by opening the front cover doors. the user how to remove the jam directly from the control
panel.
ADDING INK
Ink can be added to the RISO ComColor® 9050 by

opening the front cover door of the device. The user slides
out the empty ink cartridge; slides in a new ink cartridge;
then closes the cover door to continue printing.
REMOVING MISFEEDS
.
The ComColor 9050’s paper-transport misfeed-access area is
very easy to access.
If a paper jam occurs in the machine, finisher, or ADF,

printing will stop, the error light on the operation panel
flashes red, and the paper jam screen appears on the
touch panel.

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WHAT WE LIKED
• Ink cartridges can be replaced very easily.
• Misfeed access on the main unit and multifunctional
finisher were very easy to correct. Users will not have any
problems resolving any misfeed issues with the step-by-
step instructions offered on the control panel.
• All routine maintenance is performed at the front of
the device.

• BERTL found performing routine maintenance on the
RISO ComColor® 9050 to be very easy to
accomplish.
The duplex and paper transport units pull out like a drawer
for easy access to misfeeds.
BERTL analyst found it very easy to access and clear any

potential paper jams from the device with the simple
instructions communicated to the user directly from the
control panel.
Users have access to the misfeed areas on the

Multifunctional Finisher by simply opening the front doors
of the finisher and following the instructions on the control
panel to locate the specific section where a jam has
occurred.

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Media Handling RISO ComColor 9050
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MEDIA INPUT MEDIA OUTPUT AND FINISHING

Substrate (media, including paper) handling is a core
requirement of every device. If a device cannot print a file
on specific paper desired by the user, it hardly matters Media-Output Features Summary
how fast the print engine is, or how many pages it can FS-607 Booklet Finisher
produce.
Staple Location Corner/ Side Staples/Booklet
A device’s paper-handling capability basically concerns
how it can handle two key criteria: the paper size and Staple Type Fixed length
paper weight it can feed, as well as the maximum number
of pages that can be loaded in the device’s drawers, trays, Staple Punches 2 holes, 3 holes, 4 holes
etc. The greater the paper capacity, the less time users
Staple Capacity 60 sheets / 20 sheet booklet
will spend reloading paper.
Stacking Capacity 2000 sheets
Fold Types Fold & Staple
Minimum/Maximum 60 gsm (16-lb bond) to

Media Weight 90 gsm (24-lb bond)
(cover: 210 gsm (56-lb bond))
The RISO COMCOLOR® 9050 equipped with the optional Dimensions (h x w x d) 43 5/16" × 29 15/16" × 45 7/8";
multifunctional finisher. (1,100 mm × 760 mm × 1,165 mm)
Weight 289 lb. 131 kg
Power Requirements 80 W or less

(supplied by engine)
Power Source AC 100-120/200-240 V, 50/60 Hz,

2.0/1.0 A or more
Power Consumption Max. 175 W
Operating Noise (when Max. 68 dB
using finisher)
Paper Guide Auto Control Wide Stacking
Control Stacking Tray Tray
WHAT WE LIKED
Auto Manual
• Prints on media up to 13 3/8” x 215/8" (340 x 550mm),
Output Capacity 1,000 sheets allowing users to print full-bleed 12” x 18” images and
preserve crop marks and borders.
Output Min. 3 15/16” x 5 13/16" 3 9/16” x 5 13/16" • Generous paper capacity that supports up to 9,999
Paper size (100 x 148mm) (90 x 148mm ) sheets.
• Broad range of document-finishing options available,
Max 12 9/16” x 17" *1 13 3/8” x 215/8" including stapling, saddle-stitch booklet maker, and
. 320 x 432mm 340 x 550mm document hole-puncher to suit virtually any printing
Output Paper 12-lb bond ~ 56-lb bond (46 – 210 g/m2) application.
weight up to 107-lb bond (400 g/m2) when using • Sturdy paper drawers are built for the long haul, are
the “Card Feed Kit” easy to adjust, and can handle the maximum media
size and weight.
Output Speed Engine speed
Envelopes OK OK
• BERTL was very satisfied with the RISO ComColor®
9050’s media input and output media handling
capabilities.

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Security RISO ComColor 9050
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BACKGROUND
Supported Printing Protocols
It seems high-tech security is never out of the news, with
reports of information theft and hacking making headlines
TCP/IP Yes
almost every day. And, unfortunately, by their very nature,
network printers and multi-functional devices are security HTTP Yes
risks if not managed correctly. HTTPs Yes
For instance, advanced network connectivity options open ftp Yes

ports to hackers. Industry-standard Java and Web Lpr Yes
browser design elements are vulnerable to virus attack.
Large hard drives store a latent copy of every document IPP Yes
flowing through the device data for years. Devices link SNMP Yes
directly to core network components such as the LDAP
address list or the central file server. Plus, fast Port 9100 (RAW port) Yes
communication options let insiders send information to the
outside with no method of being traced.
Security and data-compliance regulations such as WHAT WE LIKED

Common Criteria (CC) certification, HIPAA, Gramm Leach
Bliley, FERPA, SEC, FSMA, and the Patriot Act are aimed • The tested ComColorExpress IS900C Controller
at safeguarding information, and force companies to features contemporary security measures such as
conform to best practices in document and data-security secure print, PIN code, print and hold user
management. management, and IC Card Authentication Kit (ISO
14443 Type A / Type C) compatibility.
Security-Features Summary WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• BERTL was satisfied with the RISO ComColor 9050’s
Hard-Drive Overwrite No security features. We would have liked to have seen
Removable Hard Drive No support for both LDAP and network authentication and
Hard-Drive Overwrite.
Private Print Yes
Encrypted Printing No
Secure Fax Not applicable
Encrypted PDF Send No
Network Authentication No
LDAP Authentication No
Kerberos Authentication No
SNMP v3.0 Yes
IPv6 Info. not available
SSL Yes
IP Filtering No

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Summing Up RISO ComColor 9050
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With the launch of the ComColor® series, RISO continues to maintain its mantra of providing the
worlds fasted cut-sheet inkjet printers in the industry. RISO’s ComColor 9050 breaks down obstacles
and opens up a new set of prospects for end-users who require high speed, color printing at a
significantly low expense per page. This device is very well suited to meet the demands of growing
businesses.
The ComColor 9050 employs RISO‘s latest innovative FORCEJET imaging system and robust piezo
drop-on-demand technology that within RISO’s high speed inkjet printers is leading the pack with its
lighting fast print speeds of 150 pages per minute (A4) / 146 ppm (Letter). The system is designed
with a 30% reduction in size and weight, a robust recommended monthly volume of up to 500,000
pages, and durability yields of up to 6 million prints.
This device is intended for applications where the output is disposable and used for a short period of
time. Print service providers who produce monochrome output can use one or several ComColor
9050s as an entry point and bridge to full color production in a scalable, low cost, low risk color
strategy. Suggested applications are general office documents, direct mail, letters, statements,
proofing, short run books, booklets, policies, trans-promotional mailing pieces. The clear advantage
with this device is its exceptional speeds and cost per page value proposition. Businesses that
produce trans-promotional mailing pieces and are used to outsourcing their work can know seriously
consider bringing in that work back in house by taking advantage of the features offered with the
RISO ComColor 9050.
The ComColor® 9050 provides excellent paper-handling capabilities required for printing. The
3/8”
standard tray supports paper up to 13 x 21 5/8”, while the feed tray supports 1111/16” x 17” in
several markets including financial services, government, manufacturing, education, just to name a
few. The system can make short work of printing on heavy stock—up to 56 lb. bond (210 gsm) from
the standard tray and 28 lb. bond (104 gsm)—in both simplex and duplex modes. Of note is a broad
range of document-finishing options including a saddle-stitch booklet maker for producing trimmed
booklets up to 15 sheets (tabloid) 60 pages long, and a folding unit with post-insertion and
document-hole punching. Maximum paper capacity is a robust 9,999 sheets for longer
uninterrupted operation.
In testing, the ComColor® 9050 performed flawlessly. The system produced smooth prints with a
durable and consistently good overall image quality. All routine maintenance is performed at the
front of the device, and replacing ink cartridges was clean and easy. This device offers users
productivity, versatility, durability, cost containment, is environmental friendly, easy to operate,
comes in a sleek compact design offering monthly duty cycles of 500,000 compares to units costing
two to four times as much.
Consequently, BERTL awards its highest “Exceptional” rating to the ComColor® 9050 for use in
production-printing applications in enterprises such as corporate data centers and central
reprographic departments, print-for-pay and commercial-printing establishments, and service
bureaus performing transactional printing. In these enterprises, this powerful color workhorse
system equipped with the tested ComColorExpress IS900C External Controller will prove productive,
easy to live with on a daily basis, and capable of producing consistently good color image quality
and a wide variety of light-production, digital printing applications.

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RISO ComColor® 9050 Main Unit

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Integrated System Controller Specifications Optional External Adobe® PostScript® 3™ System

Device Length with Optional Configurations

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BACKGROUND First Page Out Time (seconds)

Connectivity 4-page passport form PDF Letter 13.68 13.18

Native 32-page graphic-intensive

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Simplex GDI Print Productivity Simplex PS Print Productivity

Duplex GDI Print Productivity Duplex PS Print Productivity

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Simplex GDI Print Productivity WHAT WE LIKED

2 5.6 15.5 24.2 41.6 64.9 79.9 90.2 97.9

3 8.2 22.1 33.5 54.7 79.9 94.3 103.8 110.4

4 10.7 28.1 41.6 64.9 90.2 103.8 112.1 117.9

5 13.2 33.5 48.5 73.1 97.9 110.4 117.9 122.9

6 15.5 38.5 54.7 79.9 103.8 115.3 122.0 126.5

7 17.8 43.0 60.1 85.5 108.4 119.0 125.2 129.2

8 20.0 47.2 64.9 90.2 112.1 122.0 127.6 131.3

9 22.1 51.1 69.2 94.3 115.3 124.5 129.6 132.9

10 24.2 54.7 73.1 97.9 117.9 126.5 131.3 134.3

20 41.6 79.9 97.9 117.9 131.3 136.4 139.2 140.9

30 54.7 94.3 110.4 126.5 136.4 140.1 142.0 143.2

40 64.9 103.8 117.9 131.3 139.2 142.0 143.5 144.4

50 73.1 110.4 122.9 134.3 140.9 143.2 144.4 145.1

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Small Simple Jobs

Large, Complex Jobs

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The functions tab section describes the copy functions that

Above and below: Users can set various finishing settings

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The Original button found on the [Basic] copy screen

Users can add preprinted sheets or colored paper that has

The touch screen displaying feed tray options. Here users

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Copy Job Time

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Duplex Black-and-White Copier Productivity Duplex Color Copier Productivity