PaperCut Hive Printer App for Ricoh
Overview
The future of cloud-based print enablement for Ricoh MFDs is here! The all-new PaperCut Hive Printer App for Ricoh delivers a faster, more streamlined experience — and it’s nearly ready for all customers.
The app has already undergone extensive testing and is now with Ricoh for certification. Once certified — estimated mid-April — it will be available to all PaperCut Hive customers using Ricoh MFDs.
Stay tuned for updates on the release and get ready to unlock seamless cloud printing, copying, and scanning on your Ricoh devices.
The basics
Ricoh customers deserve a printing experience that’s fast, intuitive, and packed with the latest features — and now they can have it!
The new PaperCut Hive Printer App for Ricoh is a major refresh that makes setting up, managing, and using cloud-based print management smoother than ever.
This feature includes:
- One-Click Installation: Simplify deployment and setup for faster rollout.
- Unified PaperCut Hive User Interface: Consistent look and feel across all brands.
- Faster, Smoother Performance: Instant logins, logouts, and faster access to scanning and native functions.
- Job Thumbnails: Easily identify print jobs with visual previews.
- Integrated Scanning: Scan to cloud storage with optional metadata capture fields.
- Full Native Function Tracking: Monitor copy, scan, fax, and USB activity.
- Future-Ready: Built to support upcoming PaperCut Hive features like Cloud Pull Printing and Print Quotas.
How it works
Installation
Once available, system-admins can easily install the PaperCut Hive Printer App for Ricoh using One-Click Installation.
- Log in to the PaperCut Hive admin interface.
- Navigate to Printers > Apps > Full Embedded App.
- Enter your Ricoh MFD admin credentials.
- Click Install.
The app installs the binary, configures service program settings, and restarts the device automatically.
Wait for the thumbs up confirmation screen, and you’re ready to go!
Tip: Installation time varies depending on the MFD model — some devices may take longer to reboot.
Day-to-Day User Experience
Once installed, users can:
- Log in using their preferred authentication method (PIN, ID card, or mobile app).
- Release print jobs with thumbnail previews.
- Scan to cloud storage with custom metadata fields.
- Access full native MFD functions with tracking enabled.
Example use case
Small Business
A small marketing agency wants to simplify printing and scanning workflows for its team.
With the new Ricoh app:
- The IT admin deploys the app across all devices in minutes.
- Staff members quickly log in and release print jobs without delay.
- Scans go directly to cloud folders with project codes added as metadata.
- Usage tracking helps the agency manage printing costs.
Education
A high school needs to track student printing and reduce print waste.
With the new Ricoh app:
- IT admins install the app across the school’s MFD fleet.
- Students log in with PIN codes and print only what they need.
- Scans are automatically tagged with student IDs.
- Usage tracking helps enforce print quotas.
Corporate Office
A corporate office wants consistent printing experiences across its multi-brand MFD fleet.
With the new Ricoh app:
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IT admins deploy PaperCut Hive to all devices (Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Sharp, and more).
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Staff get a unified interface across all brands.
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Document scanning workflows are consistent across the fleet.
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Usage data is centralized in PaperCut Hive reports.
The result
| Benefit | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Faster workflows | Save 8-10 seconds per session, adding up to hours across the fleet |
| Consistent experience | Unified PaperCut Hive interface across all brands |
| Easier setup | One-Click Installation means faster rollout |
| Happier customers | Seamless, reliable printing = fewer complaints |
| Future-proofed solution | Ready to support new features like Cloud Pull Printing and Print Quotas |
