Specifications

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August 2009
RISO ComColor 9050
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ACCESSIBILITY
In the United States, Section 508 legislation prohibits
government agencies from purchasing devices that are
not accessible to those with physical impairments. For this
reason—and the corporate world’s increased focus on
delivering a better work environment for all—many
manufacturers are increasingly providing more user-
friendly features for physically-impaired users.
Common design features include tilting control panels,
which give wheelchair-bound users a better view of the
screen, and larger display options for those with impaired
vision. Voice navigation and Braille also are becoming
increasingly popular. Easy access to the paper path for
misfeed removal and front access to toner supplies also
make a device more user-friendly.
Accessibility Features Summary
Routine maintenance tasks performed at front of
device
Yes
Remote control-panel software No
Audible “beeps” indicating error conditions Yes
Control panel optimization for visually impaired No
Voice-recognition software No
Additional accessibility features No
The RISO ComColor® 9050 is equipped with a large 8 .5
inch LCD touch panel.
The right side of the control panel contains various hard
keys, including keys for Interrupt, Reset, Wake Up as well
as a numerical keypad for entering number of copies and
fax numbers. Hard keys on the left include function keys,
counter key, and mode key.
USER ACCESSIBILITY TO DEVICE CONTROLS
The large, full-color touch screen is easy to access from
a wheelchair and the hard button controls on the unit itself
are on a slight tilt and easy to read from a sitting position.
Menus and icons on the touch screen are all large, often
with a visual cue making navigation for the visually
impaired or mentally challenged easier.
USER ACCESSIBILITY FOR PAPER REFILLING
The paper drawers can be easily refilled with one hand.
The paper guide lock is at the back of the drawer, which
makes users lean over a bit more, but not unduly difficult.
The main feed unit is very easy for wheelchair users to
refill.
USER ACCESSIBILITY FOR PAPER JAM REMOVAL
Paper jam removal is a simple process for those in a
wheelchair. There are no hidden jam points and all access
areas are at a comfortable height and angle for access
from the side of the device.
WHAT WE LIKED:
• The controls are easy to use.
• The process for removing paper jams and refilling
paper supplies is simple.
• Replacing ink supplies was also a process that could
easily be achieved in a wheelchair.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
• BERTL was very satisfied with the RISO ComColor
9050’s accessibility capabilities.