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What's new

This topic describes the features and enhancements included in Ricoh PCC5 25.2. The updated unified client provides ControlSuite authentication, document and data capture capability, and print release direct on the panel of supported Ricoh devices.

Ricoh PCC5 25.2 is supported with:

  • ControlSuite 2025.2 (or later) and can be used with version 1.2 (or later)
  • Device Registration Service (DRS) 2025.2 (or later) and can be used with version 8.2 (or later)

Or, individual server components:

  • AutoStore version 2025.2 (or later) and can be used with version 8.2 (or later)
  • Equitrac version 2025.2 (or later) and can be used with version 6.2 (or later)
  • Output Manager version 2025.2 (or later) and can be used with version 5.2 (or later)

Support for legacy Equitrac (5.x and earlier), AutoStore (7.x and earlier), and Output Manager (4.x and earlier) has been dropped from this release.

Infrastructure and security updates

TLS secure communication

Ricoh PCC5 uses TLS 1.2 or 1.3 to secure the connection to the Tungsten application servers.

TLS 1.3 cannot be used on Ricoh SOP G2 devices.

TLS level added to Server Status screen

The TLS level that Tungsten application servers use is now shown on the server status screen.

Capture enhancements

Additional RRTs

Additional RRTs are available for use with the unified client, which includes Device Type, Device Model Name, Firmware Version, Unified Client Version, Device MAC address, Device Hostname, Device Serial Number, Page Count, Scan Time, Resolution, Color Mode, Original size, Scan size, and 2 Sided Original.

RRTs can now be saved as part of the capture process.

Blank Page Removal Option & Erase Center/Border Option

The Ricoh IM devices through SmartScanEX allow Blank Page Removal Option and Erase Center/Border Option setting to be used. This setting has been added to AutoStore and the Unified Client.

User interface enhancements

Tungsten branding

Ricoh PCC5 has been updated in line with Tungsten Automation branding, which includes updates to the following embedded screens:

  • Welcome
  • Customized Welcome
  • Logon
  • Card Registration
  • Launcher
  • About
  • Icon displayed on device home

Online help screen

Ricoh PCC5 can display a help screen that contains a QR code that links to the Ricoh PCC5 online help that is hosted on the online documentation site.

The online help screen can be opened by selecting Online Help from the menu at the top right of any screen.

DRS enhancements

Tungsten branding

DRS has been updated in line with Tungsten Automation branding.

Additional features

Additional items have been added to DRS that are listed below:

  • Link to the Device log and log folder in action history.
  • Confirmation pop-up before starting a group task.
  • Groups and device "move" within DRS.
  • Ability to upload multiple files or folders.