The Week in Copiers Five Years Ago
First Week of April 2006
Fuji Film thoughts........... Mega dealers could align with Fuji and relabel their own mfp’s, solutions and supplies. Those mega dealers can then further their brands via Fuji, in addition Fuji would not need a large operation in the US market place. Xerox partners with or buys Ricoh? Xerox needs and OEM, Ricoh made mention they want to align with others players to boost revenue and profits.
Enjoy these awesome copiers threads from 5 years ago this week
This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago The First Week of April 2006
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Woohoo! Tonight, the Mets take on the KC Royals on Opening Day 2016. All I'm hoping for is a payback win and the chance to beat the Royals in payback win in 2016! Go Mets! Re: barcodes 4/3/06 8:45 AM I don't know anything about Unix. The customer told me that he had to develop a special driver to print the barcodes, and that he didn't want to have to develop a second driver to print to a Ricoh copier when he was already printing to a Canon . That's all I really know about it -- except that his
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Konica Minolta Saluted as a "Champion of Good Works" and for Volunteer Efforts
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verticals. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for nine consecutive years. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for four years in a row. For more information, please visit
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Konica Minolta and Continuity Partner to Deliver Compelling Solutions
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awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for nine consecutive years. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for four years in a row. For more information, please visit: www.countonkonicaminolta.us and
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Over the River, Through the Canyon of Hero's, it's off to Linkedin Copier Sales Roadshow I Go
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On April 15th, I'll be attending the LinkedIn Copier Sales Roadshow at Wells Fargo Connections New York in Manhattan. Now, my first thought was to get into NYC, the night before and then hold up the night in a hotel room, thus I could be bright and shiny for the 8:30AM start. However, my wife reminded me that we live in Highlands, and Highlands has a ferry service that travels to NYC every day, in fact the ferry will stop on the East Side at the 35th Ave Pier. Thus, the early morning of the
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New Ricoh W6700SP Wide Format Review
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It's been more than five years since Ricoh has updated the Ricoh W3601 wide format printer/scanner/copier. I wasn't sure exactly how long, but googled it and found the press release for the MP 3601 that was dated March 10th, 2011. Far too long for me, but at least there is somethingnew and different to offer our W3601 clients an upgrade path. Ricoh's wide digital wide format entry started with the MP W240 (4ppm), then the MP W2400 (4PPM),later came theMP W3600 (6ppm), and the last one of that
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2016 BTA National Conference & BTA at 90: A Celebration
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, followed by opening comments and two educational sessions: “Sales Manager Certification: Is This the Missing Link to Salesforce Optimization?” led by Tom Cooke and Kim Ward of Learning Outsource Group; and “Digital Production Trends Emerging Opportunities,” led by Ron Gilboa of InfoTrends. The OEM panel, “The BTA Channel: A Look Ahead,” moderated by Robert Palmer of International Data Corp. (IDC), will follow. The panelists: Doug Albregts, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
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Hogan Lovells Renews Next-Generation Managed Print Services Contract with Xerox
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contract with Xerox that includes: Deploying mobile printing capabilities, giving the firm’s employees increased mobility and flexibility; and Piloting Xerox’s Print Awareness Tool as part of a Hogan Lovells Green Committee initiative, employees can track their print usage and take steps to improve print behavior – helping with overall organizational sustainability. “As a law firm, we needed the support of a flexible vendor with expertise in areas such as workflow efficiency, data security, cost
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Compass Sales Solutions Backs the LinkedIn Copier Sales Roadshow
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The Social Sales Academy proudly announces that Compass Sales Solutions ( www.compasscontact.net ) will back the LinkedIn Copier Sales Roadshow ( www.linkedinroadshow.com ). These one-day workshops will come to Chicago (April 14), New York (April 15), Phoenix (April 18), and San Francisco (April 19). "With LinkedIn becoming an integral part of the sales prospecting process we want to help the channel learn how to master these sales strategies," said Troy Casper, President of Compass Sales
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All Covered Joins the 2016 Tech Elite 250 List
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All Covered IT Services division offers a range of IT strategy, support, project and cloud computing solutions across all verticals. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for nine consecutive years. Konica Minolta
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I Tried LinkedIn As A Copier Rep, It Doesn't Work!
the charts. Sales growth models which may have worked in the past may not work with as much success now. Selling has changed inside the copier channel because the art behind buying has changed. I say open our minds and incorporate the foundation of what has worked in the past and integrate modern sales tools to accelerate your growth. This reminds of the old Life cereal commercial... Mikey tried it and he liked it Copier sales departments are struggling and juggling as they attempt to grow net
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Toshiba Promotes Joseph Contreras to Vice President Post
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including the company’s networking hardware solutions, wireless networking and broadband products. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Texas AM University. Click-to-Tweet: Toshiba Appoints Joseph Contreras to Vice President Post About Toshiba America Business Solutions Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) is subsidiary of Toshiba TEC Corporation, a global leader in office printing and retail solutions. TABS provides multifunction printers, managed document services and digital
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NEWS: New EFI H1625-RS Printer Jumps Korman Signs to Forefront of Traffic Signage Printing
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and EFI was a big selling point as well. Korman Signs has been manufacturing traffic signs using 3M materials for more than 40 years. The company also has operated EFI equipment before, and Bill Korman considers EFI to be one of the world’s premier digital print technology manufacturers. Korman Signs’ new, 65-inch wide printer can print direct to 3M reflective media in roll, sheeted and mounted-to-rigid forms, and features new 3M UV inks for traffic signage applications. The printer’s UV
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Lead for Copier in North Carolina
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Chamber Request for Proposal - Copier All News Releases April 01, 2016 SOUTHERN PINES, NC - The Moore County Chamber of Commerce desires that a qualified company respond to this Request for Proposal to supply a multi-function machine (copier, printer, scanner, and fax unit). This project will be awarded to a member of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce. The resulting new equipment will allow the Chamber staff to effectively and efficiently conduct day to day business while being fiscally
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The Transition of the Copier Industry "According to Art"
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it's imaging with copiers, printers, duplicators, managed print, or document management. I'll have part two of this ready in a few days........ -=Good Selling=-
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New Ricoh MP W6700
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roll. It was mentioned here, in the past you could separate the 3600's for deliver when going up a flight of stairs, no more with the new model I see there is a SD network print card, wtf does that mean? Does that mean networking printing is an option? If so, just another cost we need to eat No optional paper cassette like the older models No mention of Ricoh ICE on the brochure, I'm pretty sure it does since there is a browser option No Smart Op Panel option, which pretty much means no sizzle
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NVision IT Collaborates with Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. to Accelerate the Rollout of Solutions based on the Enterprise Imaging Platform by Canon
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www.nvisioninfotech.com About Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. , Inc., was formed to harness the power of Canon's in-depth knowledge of information flow and world-class imaging technology. Utilizing Canon's vast collection of imaging technology and development tools along with select third-party enterprise applications, Canon Information and Imaging Solutions delivers compelling market-driven solutions in the
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Canon U.S.A. Exhibits Newest Products and Technologies at ISC West 2016
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and nighttime conditions. Visitors will also have opportunities to learn more about: Genuine Canon Optics and Advanced Image Processing – two of Canon's core technologies that combine to help produce video with remarkable color accuracy, even in low-light environments. Simplified and Cost-Effective Installation –Canon's unique Remote PTRZ Adjustment function, available on select models, can help reduce installation time, costs and maintenance. New Products and Features – the new Speed Dome
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Canon launches new imagePRESS and imageRUNNER models
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,” says Mick Takagi, Director, BISG Marketing, Latin America Group, Canon. With advanced user authentication standard in all Third Generation imageRUNNER and imagePRESS models, organizations can manage print and document costs by controlling employees’ access and usage. These new models can also integrate virtually seamlessly with optional uniFLOW software, Canon’s comprehensive and scalable solution software platform for device, output management and smart scanning solutions All Canon solutions are
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Got Two-Sided Scanning? Xerox Introduces Affordable, One-Pound Scanner with Duplex Features for Mobile Users
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lightweight Duplex Travel Scanner, just over one pound, is bundled with a comprehensive software suite for creating, organizing and sharing searchable PDF documents, rendering image files in a variety of formats from photographs or other graphical printed material, and enhancing the scans of tattered originals to produce remarkably clear and clean images. Maximum optical scan resolution is 600dpi. Color output depth is 24 bits. “The Xerox Duplex Travel Scanner leads the highly successful Travel Scanner
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Ricoh delivers flexibility, efficiency to storage and package management
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years. Under its corporate tagline – imagine. change. – Ricoh continues to empower companies and individuals with services and technologies that inspire innovation, enhance sustainability and boost business growth. These include document management systems, IT services, production print solutions, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo , Ricoh Group operates in over 190 countries. In the financial year ending March 2015 , Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,231 billion
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Canon U.S.A. Exhibits Its Latest Digital Imaging Solutions And 8K Technology At The 2016 NAB Show
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Hall to see first-hand the latest products, hear from the Explorers of Light and the enjoy the 8K Ride Experience. For more information on the booth and an up-to-date schedule of the speaker schedule, please visit www.usa.canon.com/NAB2016 . Follow Canon throughout the show on Instagram at @CanonUSA and Twitter at @CanonUSApro. About Canon U.S.A. , Inc. Canon U.S.A. , Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States
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New wide format solution enables AEC to drive productivity, collaboration
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remotely. Nearly any file, in many formats, can be printed easily, even when managing files created in disparate applications. With the optional Ricoh PrintCopy Tool, users can print jobs and build sets — including TIFF, CALS, PDF and more — via a web browser, wherever their work takes them. Use powerful controllers for precise prints: Powerful PC drivers enable precise, accurate reproductions of browser-based CALS, HP-GL, HP-GL2, PDFs, TIFFs, and even direct AutoCAD files. A sustainable tool
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Foxconn already calling shots on management reshuffle at Sharp
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OSAKA -- Sharp named new executives Tuesday, reflecting the wishes of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry , also known as Foxconn, which will become the new owner ofthe troubled Japanese electronics maker. Katsuaki Nomura, chairman of Sharp's large-panel manufacturing affiliate Sakai Display Products, will serve double duty as a Sharp executive vice president.The affiliate'spresident, Taimi Oketani, will become a Sharpexecutive managing officer. Both will begin their new roles Wednesday
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Sharp, Under Foxconn, Aims to Excel in Phone Displays
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SAKAI, Japan—Success for Sharp Corp., newly under the control of Taiwan'sFoxconn Technology Group, may boil down in large part to whether it can stay ahead in the fast-changing technology for smartphone displays. Foxconn chief Terry Gou formally signed the $3.5 billion deal to take a controlling stake in Sharp on Saturday, in a long-delayed conclusion to talks that had left the struggling Japanese electronics maker in limbo for months. Read more: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/...-00039
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Auxilio, Inc. Announces Chairman of the Board Retirement
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Auxilio, Inc. Announces Chairman of the Board Retirement MISSION VIEJO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 6, 2016) - Auxilio, Inc. (OTCQB: AUXO ), the company that is progressively changing the way healthcare thinks about Managed Print Services and Cyber Security, today announced that John Pace, Director and Chairman of the Board, will retire from his duties effective May 19, 2016. "On behalf of the Board and the Auxilio family, we wish John our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedication to
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Takeover of Sharp advances Hon Hai’s clean-energy ambitions
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Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.’s rescue of Sharp Corp. promises to bolster the Taiwanese electronics maker’s ambitions for a bigger role in clean energy in some of the world’s most polluting countries while also providing a firmer footing in Japan. Hon Hai, also known as Foxconn, which reached a deal last week to take control of Sharp, has previously announced plans to improve energy efficiency at its factories and introduce more solar power in China and India. By buying Osaka-based Sharp, Hon
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Mimaki USA announces UJV55-320 super wide format UV-LED printer
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3.2-meter wide printer with seven colors including white ideal for creating oversized graphics on a variety of material Suwanee, GA – Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced the UJV55-320 super wide format UV-LED printer, a 128-inch roll-to-roll model featuring seven ink colors including white for printing on transparent or colored media. It will be on display at various worldwide expositions including in the Mimaki USA booth 1770 at the
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Kodak Alaris Expands Capture Software Portfolio To Help Manage Information Overload
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] . While the average business does not have to process data at the quintillion level yet, it’s critical to gain control of how information is captured and managed. To address this challenge, Kodak Alaris has launched a series of enhancements to its software portfolio that will help businesses and governments accelerate their digital transformation.KodakInfo Input Express andKodakInfo Input Solution v4.0, which features a new mobile app, deliver simplified, connected and secure solutions to combat
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Re: Over the River, Through the Canyon of Hero's, it's off to Linkedin Copier Sales Roadshow I Go
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I'll be in Chicago next week for this. Looking forward to seeing what Larry can offer us.
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NEWS: Hatteras Triples Superwide-Format Capacity with EFI VUTEk HS125 Pro Inkjet Press
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printers and the new press allows us to produce those larger jobs much faster .” Duerr cited as an example a job the company prints for a large retailer where print time will be reduced by 60% on the VUTEk HS125 Pro. “This saves a huge amount of time without sacrificing quality,” he said. Continuous growth in superwide-format graphics opportunities The quality available with EFI VUTEk technologies so far have helped make superwide-format inkjet graphics a significant contributor to ongoing
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Five Take Aways from BTA Spring Break in New Orleans
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sponsors, the event would not be possible. I would especially like to give a BIG thank you for our P4P Hotel sponsors who were in attendance. Print Audit ( www.printaudit.com ), Polek Polek ( www.polek.com ), LCA ( www.leasecorp.com ), Muratec ( www.muratec.com ) and ESP Surge ( www.espei.com ). Keynote Address- Dr. Steven Shepard “The Dance of the Generations”. www.shepardcomm.com From the “Silent Generation” of WWII who were adaptive because they had no choice to the “Baby Boomer
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New Canon 6500/8500 Series
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So we will be doing our product launch with the reps this week. Has anyone done much with these new b/w systems yet? I like what I see but the only thing they aren't different on is the color. I hope there is some real value add items on them from the factory.
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Production Print Specialist - North Carolina/Virginia
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I have a couple of openings in North Carolina. Send me a private message.
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Document Strategy - How the Digital Shift Won’t Cure the Enterprise Paper Epidemic
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shareability and searchability, only “37% actively capture data from scanned documents and forms in order to facilitate routing or feed the process itself.” In short, no matter how digital we get, it is clear that paper is here to stay, and overreliance on such traditional business operations poses clear risks: Costs can quickly skyrocket; keeping up with business workflow in print-driven environments is a challenge; and security, compliance and risk exposure continue to mount with every printer
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How Could One Word Cost $6,000?
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How Could One Word Cost$6,000? by Print Audit This is a simple blog about monochrome vs. color printing. There are no pictures. Nothing fancy. Just one color word that could cost $6,000. Read more of this post
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Re: Five Tips for Better Scanning of Documents with Your Copier
Jason H ·
That little baby right there is a work horse! The ones we have in the field work great.
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