What is “RICOH Always Current Technology (ACT)”?
RICOH Always Current Technology is a method to add the latest functions by upgrading the software (Firmware/Application) in a MFP, printer, etc.
Until now, if you want to use a function that the current machine does not have, you had to replace it with a model equipped with that function. However, if the model is equipped with RICOH Always Current Technology, it is possible to add the latest functions that were not installed at the time of machine installation. The functions that can be added are updated constantly.
Reference:
https://www.ricoh.com/products/printers-and-copiers/always-current-technology/
After releasing the new functions, machines currently manufactured in the factory will be shipped with the new functions activated. For the machines already in use, customers can activate the new feature via Application Site. The concept of ACT is to have the customers, activate it by themselves via Application Site, so updating the Firmware alone will not activate the new features. Also, it can be activated using the SP Settings. For further details, please refer to the mechanism section.
Example: Delivery method and the new features
IM C series will come with ACT v1.0 at the time of product launch but package firmware version 2.23 (planned) or later will have the ACT v1.1 functions built-in, and it will be possible to activate ACT v1.1 on machines with package firmware version v2.23 (planned) or later installed. After activating ACT v1.1, the ACT version of the device will be v1.1 and it will have the following features:
| Function | Details |
|---|---|
| New Settings screen | We have redesigned the Settings screen and integrated the Main Unit settings and the Peripherals settings. By reviewing the category and using the search function, administrators can set up the machine smoothly.
After activating ACT v1.1, you can switch to the new Settings screen from the Administrator settings. It will not automatically switch. Machines manufactured with ACT v1.1 has already been switched to the new Settings screen at the factory. |
| Features added to the new Copy screen | On the new copy screen (previously Easy Copy), the following functions are added that were only available on the Classic Copy screen:Reserved copy, fit to paper, inverted copy, mirrored copy |
| Choosing save location for the received Fax files feature | Ability to change the save location for the documents received via Fax to the HDD. |
