40th Timeline
1986
Risograph 007 Digital
Established RISO, Inc. in the USA and launched the digital duplicator, the Risograph 007 Digital (a major milestone in the printing industry).
1994
Risograph SR7200
Launched the world's first inner-press engine digital duplicator, the Risograph SR7200.
1995
Risograph TR Series
Launched the Risograph TR Series of low end compact Risograph models
2000
V8000
Launched the RISO V8000, the world's first one pass, two color digital duplicator.
2001
KS Series
Launched a compact type digital duplicator, the RISO KS Series, for overseas markets.
2003
HC5000
Launched the RISO HC5000 high speed, full color inkjet printer.
2004
RZ & MZ Series
Launched the RZ & MZ Series of Digital Duplicators.
2005
HC5500
Launched the HC5500 (capable of printing on card stock and envelopes).
2007
CZ Series
Launched the RISO CZ Series. Significant advances made in R & D leading to the launch of the ComColor Product Line - 5 models of High Speed, Full Color, Inkjet Production Systems and commercial-grade accessories.
2009
ComColor Inkjet
Launched the ComColor Inkjet Printer product line.
2013
ComColor X1 Series
Launched the ComColor X1 Series and new accessories, with enhancements to image quality and productivity.
Launched print-to-mail solution (Envelope Wrapping Finisher) and Perfect Binder to address market needs.
2014
ME 9450
Launched the ME 9450 Two-Color Digital Duplicator.
2015
SE 9480
Launched the SE 9480 High Speed Digital Duplicator.
2016
ComColor FW Series
Launched the ComColor FW Series of Inkjet Printer – 3 models of CMYK print engines for the office and educational markets.
2017
ComColor GD Series
Launched the ComColor GD Series of Inkjet Printer – 2 models of high speed, high volume printer with a five-ink printing matrix: CMYK+Gray.
2019
VALEZUS T2100
Launched the VALEZUS series of production inkjet with the VALEZUS T2100, a dual-engine printer that can print variable data, duplex, in one pass at high speed.
2020
ComColor FT Series
Launched the ComColor FT Series, improving on the print speed of the FW line as well as numerous internal improvements. Five models launched, including the first ever black-only model, the FT1430.
2022
ComColor GL Series
Launched the ComColor GL Series, a further improvement on the GD Series with enhanced color and an increased duty cycle.
2023
VALEZUS T1200
Launched the VALEZUS T1200, a single-engine system for high-volume VDP.
2023
VALEZUS T2200
Launched the VALEZUS T2200, an improved high-volume, high-speed system with the ability to interface with some finishing devices.
2026
MICRXpress
Announced the development of the MICRXpress system, a full color inkjet print engine with the ability to add lines of MICR magnetic ink.
2026
Celebrating 40 Years!
RISO, Inc. celebrates 40 years of business in the USA and Canada, with more to come!