Overview of RICOH Always Current Technology

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/C400 series

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2
2.3

IM C320F

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2	^*1
2.3	^{2, 3}

IM C530 series

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0	^*4
2.1
2.11
2.2
2.3

IM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series and GS3020c/GS3025c/GS3030c/GS3045c/GS3160c

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2
2.3

IM C2010/C2010A/C2510/C2510A/C2519J/C3010/C3010A/C3510/C3510A/C3519J/C4510/C4510A/C5510/C5510A/C6010/C7010/GS4020c/GS4025c/GS4030c/GS4045c/GS4160c

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2	^*1
2.3	^*2,

IM C6500/C8000

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2
2.3

IM 2500/3000/3500/4000/5000/6000 series and GS3025m/GS3030m/GS3035m/GS3040m/GS3050m/GS3060m

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2	^*5
2.3

IM 370/370F/460F/460FTL

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.11
2.2	^*1
2.3	^*2,

IM 550/600 series

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0	^*4
2.1
2.11
2.2
2.3

IM 7000/8000/9000

Version of RICOH Always Current Technology	Supported
1.1
1.2
2.0	^*4
2.1
2.11
2.2
2.3

*1 Allowing guest users to use wireless direct printing is not supported.

*2 The following functions and changes are applied at the time of purchase.

IP-Fax support for the [Enter Destination Multiple Times] function
Function to confirm the IP address that sent an invalid job
Support for the [List of Actions on Receiving File] function

*3 Settings for changing the interval for resending memory transmissions, backup file transmissions, and folder transfers are supported at the time of purchase.

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

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

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

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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.	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 Settings
	You can now specify the sound to notify the user when an original is left unattended on the machine (Scanner: Forgot Original Sound).	Sound Settings
Address Book	An address book management function is added.	Address Book Management Function
Copier	The following functions are added: Reserve (Job Preset) Positive / Negative Mirror Image Image Repeat Slip Sheet	Copy Functions Added in Version 1.1
Fax	The "Reception File Storage Location" function is added under [Reception Settings] [Reception File Settings].	Items Added to the Fax Settings

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RICOH Always Current Technology Version 1.2

Item	Added Function	Reference
Copier	The following functions are added: Interrupt Convert Color Color Overlay 1 & 2 Sided Mixed Booklet Copy Cover Sheet Designate / Chapters Designate: Copy Designate: Do not copy Chapter Designated Sheet Insert Sheet	Copy Functions Added in Version 1.2
Scanner	The selections of [File Format] have been changed as follows: [PDF Multi-page] [High Comp. PDF Multi-page] [PDF/A Multi-page] [TIFF Multi-page] [JPEG Single Page]	File Formats for Scanned Documents
Fax	The function to register destinations to be blocked in the reception result screen has been added.	Registering Destinations to Reject
Printer	The function to encrypt print job data has been added.	Encrypting Print Job Data
Settings	The following features have been added.	Items Added to the System Settings
	Blank page setting of the home screen
	Display Info Screen Automatically
	"Change Display Name" in "Function Key Settings"
	Output tray setting of the enhanced print server
	Encryption settings of the POP3/IMAP4 server
	Setting whether to follow Referral on the LDAP server
	Inhibiting a job when the number of logs reaches the limit
	"Communication Record Email for Administrator" in "Notification Email Settings"	Items Added to the Fax Settings
	Print page of the test print	Sides on Which to Print a Test Print
Widget	Information Widget	Information Widget

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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.	Encrypting Network Communication
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

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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 Server (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) Spread 2 Sided (Keep Spread)	Copy Functions Added in Version 2.1
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 of 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
You can now specify HSTS.	Encrypting Network Communication

RICOH Always Current Technology Version 2.3

Item	Added functions	Reference
Printer	You can now display the file list on the Quick Print Release application in thumbnail view.	Thumbnail View for Quick Print Release
You can now confirm the IP address of a computer that sends an invalid job.	Confirming the IP Address of the Sender of an Invalid Job
Fax	The [Enter Destination Multiple Times] function is now supported by IP-Fax.	IP-fax Supports the Re-Enter Destination Function
With [List of Actions on Receiving File], you can now check the list of file reception operation settings on one screen.	Items Added to the Fax Settings
You can now change the interval for resending memory transmissions, backup file transmissions, and folder transfers in [Fax Settings].	Items Added to the Fax Settings
Settings	You can now print the interface settings list on both sides of the paper.	Printing the Interface Settings List on Both Sides of the Paper
You can now specify whether to hide the password characters being entered as soon as you enter them.	Setting to Show Characters Being Entered as a Password
Home screen	A mode has been added to disable touch operations so that the user can clean the control panel.	Control Panel Cleaning Mode

Changes Regarding the Copy Functions

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.1	The following functions are added: Reserve (Job Preset) Positive / Negative Mirror Image Image Repeat Slip Sheet	Copy Functions Added in Version 1.1
1.2	The following functions are added: Interrupt Convert Color Color Overlay 1 & 2 Sided Mixed Booklet Copy Cover Sheet Designate / Chapters Designate: Copy Designate: Do not copy Chapter Designated Sheet Insert Sheet	Copy Functions Added in Version 1.2
2.1	You can save documents in the document server from the Copy screen.	Saving Documents from the Copy, Fax, or Scanner Screen
2.1	Following functions are added: Directional Magnification(%) Directional Mag.(mm) Directional Mag.(inch) Spread 2 Sided (Keep Spread)	Copy Functions Added in Version 2.1

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Changes Regarding the Document Server Functions

Version	Added functions	Reference
2.1	New Document Server application with an improved user interface is available. After installing the RICOH Always Current Technology version 2.1, the current Document Serverapplication is displayed as (Document Server (Classic)).	New Document Server Application (Saving Documents) New Document Server Application (Printing Documents) New Document Server Application (Managing Saved Documents)

Changes Regarding the Scanner Functions

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.2	The selections of [File Format] have been changed as follows: [PDF Multi-page] [High Comp. PDF Multi-page] [PDF/A Multi-page] [TIFF Multi-page] [JPEG Single Page]	File Formats for Scanned Documents
2.0	Search functions for scan to e-mail destinations have been enhanced.	Enhanced Destination Search Function
2.1	You can save documents in the document server from the Scanner screen.	Saving Documents from the Copy, Fax, or Scanner Screen
2.1	You can specify the detailed settings for a file name when scanning a document.	File Names for Scanned Documents
2.11	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

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Changes Regarding the Fax Functions

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.2	The function to register destinations to be blocked in the reception result screen has been added.	Registering Destinations to Reject
2.0	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
"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
Search functions for fax, IP-fax, and Internet fax destinations have been enhanced.	Enhanced Destination Search Function
2.1	You can save documents in the document server from the Fax, screen.	Saving Documents from the Copy, Fax, or Scanner Screen
2.3	The [Enter Destination Multiple Times] function is now supported by IP-Fax.	IP-fax Supports the Re-Enter Destination Function

Changes Regarding the Printer Functions

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.2	The function to encrypt print job data has been added.	Encrypting Print Job Data
2.2	You can now prohibit printing of PostScript and PDF files.	Prohibit Printing of PostScript/PDF
2.3	You can now display the file list on the Quick Print Release application in thumbnail view.	Thumbnail View for Quick Print Release
You can now confirm the IP address of a computer that sends an invalid job.	Confirming the IP Address of the Sender of an Invalid Job

Changes Regarding Setting Items

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.1	The following functions are added:
	You can now switch between different screen types.	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 You can now specify the sound to notify the user when an original is left unattended on the machine (Scanner: Forgot Original Sound).	Sound Settings
	The "Reception File Storage Location" function is added under [Reception Settings] [Reception File Settings].	Items Added to the Fax Settings
1.2	The following functions are added:
	Blank page setting of the home screen Display Info Screen Automatically "Change Display Name" in "Function Key Settings" Output tray setting of the enhanced print server Encryption settings of the POP3/IMAP4 server Setting whether to follow Referral on the LDAP server Inhibiting a job when the number of logs reaches the limit	Items Added to the System Settings
	"Communication Record Email for Administrator" in "Notification Email Settings"	Items Added to the Fax Settings
	Print page of the test print	Sides on Which to Print a Test Print
2.0	Settings related to RICOH Smart Integration can be configured on the machine.	Using Cloud Services
2.0	Integrated Windows Authentication (NTLM) is supported as an authentication method of SMTP server.	Authentication Method of SMTP Server
2.3	With [List of Actions on Receiving File], you can now check the list of file reception operation settings on one screen.	Items Added to the Fax Settings
	You can now change the interval for resending memory transmissions, backup file transmissions, and folder transfers in [Fax Settings].	Items Added to the Fax Settings
	You can now print the interface settings list on both sides of the paper.	Printing the Interface Settings List on Both Sides of the Paper
	You can now specify whether to hide the password characters being entered as soon as you enter them.	Setting to Show Characters Being Entered as a Password

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Changes Regarding the Address Book

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.1	An address book management function is added.	Address Book Management Function
2.2	You can now import and export the address book data in CSV format using Web Image Monitor.	Importing/Exporting the Address Book

Changes Regarding the Home Screen

Version	Added functions	Reference
1.2	Information Widget	Information Widget
2.3	A mode has been added to disable touch operations so that the user can clean the control panel.	Control Panel Cleaning Mode

Changes Regarding Security Functions