--- title: Why RPSA | Ricoh Printing Systems America description: Discover RPSA's 40+ years of inkjet expertise, strong IP portfolio, comprehensive customer support, industry-leading licensing, partnerships, and innovative printhead solutions for global success. --- - **[Blog](https://ricohprintsystems.com/blog)** - **[Downloads](https://ricohprintsystems.com/downloads)** - **[FAQs](https://ricohprintsystems.com/faqs)** - **[Contact Us](https://ricohprintsystems.com/contact)** [Skip to content](https://ricohprintsystems.com/why-rpsa#main-content) [![Ricoh logo](https://ricohprintsystems.com/hubfs/Ricoh_logo.svg "Ricoh logo")](https://ricohprintsystems.com/) [Ricoh Printing Systems America](https://ricohprintsystems.com/) - [Inkjet Printheads](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products) Inkjet Printheads - [Ricoh MH5422/MH5442](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5422-mh5442) - [Ricoh MH5421/MH5441](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5421-mh5441) - [Ricoh MH5421F/MH5421MF](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5421f-mh5421mf) - [Ricoh MH5420/MH5440](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5420-mh5440) - [Ricoh MH5320/MH5340](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5320-mh5340) - [Ricoh MH5220](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5220) - [Ricoh MH3820](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh3820) - [Ricoh MH2810F/MH2910F](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh2810f-mh2910f) - [Ricoh MH2620/MH2820](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh2620-mh2820) - [Ricoh MH2420](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh2420) - [Ricoh GH2220](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/gh2220) - [Ricoh TH6310F](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/th6310f) - [Ricoh TH5241](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/th5241) - [Printhead Evaluation Kit](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/evaluation-kit) - Solutions Solutions - [Integrated Services](https://ricohprintsystems.com/integrated-services) - [Print Engines](https://ricohprintsystems.com/print-engines) - [Ricoh DTG](https://ricohdtg.com) - [Applications](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications) Applications - [3D Printing](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/3d-printing) - [Apparel and Textiles](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/apparel-textiles) - [Ceramics](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/ceramics) - [Corrugated Materials](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/corrugated-materials) - [Decorative Materials](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/decorative-materials) - [Labels and Packaging](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/labels-packaging) - [Pharma and Lifesciences](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/pharma-lifesciences) - [Printed Electronics](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/printed-electronics) - [Wide Format Graphics](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/wide-format-graphics) - [Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology) Technology - [Industrial Inkjet Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/industrial-inkjet) - [Printhead Design](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/printhead-design) - [Metal Printheads](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/metal-printheads) - [Recirculating Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/recirculating) - [MEMS Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/mems) - About About - [Our Story](https://ricohprintsystems.com/our-story) - [Why RPSA](https://ricohprintsystems.com/why-rpsa) - [Blog](https://ricohprintsystems.com/blog) - [Careers](https://ricohprintsystems.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://ricohprintsystems.com/contact) About RPSA # Why RPSA? **40+ Years of Inkjet Expertise** With over four decades of experience in the inkjet industry, we bring unparalleled knowledge and innovation to every project. **Strong Intellectual Property** Our robust portfolio of intellectual properties has set de-facto standards within the inkjet industry, driving technological advancements and setting benchmarks for excellence. **Comprehensive Customer Support** We pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer support, underpinned by a deep understanding of inkjet fundamentals. Our extensive experience and expertise ensure that our customers receive the best guidance and assistance. **Industry-Leading Licensing** Since the 1980s, we have been licensing our industrial printheads to OEM customers, providing reliable and high-performance solutions for various applications. **Supporting Startups** We have a proven track record of assisting startups in creating new applications, launching innovative products, and achieving significant growth in their markets. **Open-Minded and Result Oriented Relationships** Our approach is centered on building open-minded and result oriented relationships with our partners and customers, fostering collaboration and mutual success. **Global Presence and Local Support** Our Global Presence and Local Support ensure that you receive the best of both worlds. With a robust international footprint, we bring global expertise and resources to your doorstep. Simultaneously, our local teams provide personalized, responsive service tailored to your regional needs.  **Partnerships** Our Partnerships are built on trust, collaboration, and mutual growth. By aligning with industry leaders and innovators, we bring a wealth of expertise and resources to our clients. These strategic alliances enhance our capabilities, allowing us to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions. Together, we drive success, innovation, and sustainable growth, ensuring that our partners and clients thrive in a competitive landscape. **Requirements Gathering Support** We work closely with your team to precisely identify and document all necessary specifications, aligning solutions with your unique business needs. ## Ricoh Printheads - Wide range of models to meet your application requirements - Waveform flexibility - Variable drop size up to 8-levels - Analog waveform - Open policy - Support water, UV, oil, solvents - Viscosity up to 17 mPa-sec - Temperature up to 80 degree C - Recirculation capable ## Service at RPSA - Printhead integration consultant in mechanical, electrical, fluidic, and chemical areas - Ink evaluation - Material compatibility - Waveform development - Open laboratory (TBD) - Jet trial - Print trial - Industry network - Ink companies - Board companies - System integration companies ![TH Series printhead image](https://ricohprintsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/printhead-th-series-img.webp?width=800&height=450&name=printhead-th-series-img.webp) ### Thin-Film Piezo Printhead - Precision - High productivity - Designed for long printbar ![MH Series printhead image](https://ricohprintsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/printhead-mh-series-img.webp?width=800&height=450&name=printhead-mh-series-img.webp) ### Metal Printheads - All metal robust construction - High viscosity - High temperature - High productivity - Small footprint - Multiple models on two platforms - MH2xxx platform: 15, 27, and 50 pL native drop sizes - MH5xxx platform: 2.5, 5, and 7 pL native drop sizes - Support wide gap print up to 10 mm for large coding and marking ![GH Series printhead image](https://ricohprintsystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/printhead-gh-series-img.webp?width=800&height=450&name=printhead-gh-series-img.webp) ### Geljet Printhead - High viscosity - Small footprint - Low cost  ## Methodology --- 01. Requirements Gathering --- 02. Verify & Validate Requirements --- 03. Identify Potential Risks or roadblocks --- 04. Translate Customer Ideas & Needs to Solutions --- 05. Create a Plan & Formalize Agreements --- 06. Develop Schedule & Final Delivery [![Ricoh logo](https://ricohprintsystems.com/hubfs/Ricoh_logo-white.svg "Ricoh logo")](https://ricohprintsystems.com/) 2390-A Ward Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA [Email RPSA](https://ricohprintsystems.com/contact) *(805) 578-4000* - [Inkjet Printheads](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products) - [MH5422/MH5442](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5422-mh5442) - [MH5421/MH5441](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5421-mh5441) - [MH5421F/MH5421MF](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5421f-mh5421mf) - [MH5420/MH5440](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5420-mh5440) - [MH5320/MH5340](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5320-mh5340) - [MH5220](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh5220) - [MH3820](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh3820) - [MH2810F/MH2910F](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh2810f-mh2910f) - [MH2620/MH2820](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh2620-mh2820) - [MH2420](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/mh2420) - [GH2220](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/gh2220) - [TH6310F](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/th6310f) - [TH5241](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/th5241) - [Printhead Evaluation Kit](https://ricohprintsystems.com/products/evaluation-kit) - [Applications](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications) - [3D Printing](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/3d-printing) - [Apparel and Textiles](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/apparel-textiles) - [Ceramics](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/ceramics) - [Corrugated Materials](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/corrugated-materials) - [Decorative Materials](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/decorative-materials) - [Labels and Packaging](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/labels-packaging) - [Pharma and Lifesciences](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/pharma-lifesciences) - [Printed Electronics](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/printed-electronics) - [Wide Format Graphics](https://ricohprintsystems.com/applications/wide-format-graphics) - [Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology) - [Print Engines](https://ricohprintsystems.com/print-engines) - [Industrial Inkjet Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/industrial-inkjet) - [Printhead Design](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/printhead-design) - [Metal Printheads](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/metal-printheads) - [Recirculating Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/recirculating) - [MEMS Technology](https://ricohprintsystems.com/technology/mems) - [Downloads](https://ricohprintsystems.com/downloads) [Follow RPSA on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ricoh-printing-systems-america-inc/) [Follow RPSA on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/ricohusa/) [Follow RPSA on YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/RicohTV) © 2026 Ricoh Printing Systems America LLC | All Rights Reserved  - [Ricoh DTG Printers](https://ricohdtg.com/) - [Sustainability](https://www.ricoh.com/sustainability) - [Ricoh Global](https://www.ricoh.com/) - [FAQs](https://ricohprintsystems.com/faqs) - [Terms of Use](https://ricohprintsystems.com/terms) - [Privacy Policy](https://ricohprintsystems.com/privacy-policy)