The Week in Copiers Five Years Ago The Second Week of November 2010
On Friday I had a chance to catch up with some long time members of the Print4Pay Hotel. One our members who has 20 plus years of experience was laid off in July. He is currently looking for a position in the industry. He's located in Illinois and is one of the more talented people I know in our industry. Please reach out to me if you think you can help him.
Enjoy these threads from 5 years ago this week
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Konica Minolta is Recognized on the Climate Information Disclosure Leadership Index for Three Consecutive Years
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, 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 eight consecutive years. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World
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A2Z Printing Meets Demand with Ricoh Pro C7110X and Pro 8110e Printers
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—such as the weekly black-and-white newspaper they print—without sacrificing the ability to add new black-and-white business. “A2Z Printing is yet another great example of how Ricoh’s diverse production print portfolio can help printers meet their customers’ various needs,” noted John Fulena, vice president, Production Print Business Group, Ricoh Americas. “Whatever the key pain point—whether it’s needing faster turnaround time, increased volume, higher output quality, or added portfolio
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Konica Minolta to Showcase Innovative Document Management Solutions at 18th Annual Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week
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November 08, 2015 23:19 ET Konica Minolta to Showcase Innovative Document Management Solutions at 18th Annual Asian Shared Services Outsourcing Week SINGAPORE--(Marketwired - Nov 8, 2015) - With the number of Shared Service Centres (SSC) and Delivery Centres in Asia growing by 42% over the past two years, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia (BSA), a leader in advanced document management technologies and solutions, today announced its participation in the upcoming 18 th
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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL PRINT: HEETER TAKES FIRST STEPS INTO INKJET WITH RICOH’S NEWEST CONTINUOUS FEED INKJET PLATFORM
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Heeter capitalizes on new opportunities after seeing the quality, speed and savings RICOH Pro VC60000 can provide Malvern, PA, November 11, 2015 - Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced that Heeter, a leading provider of commercial print, digital, direct mail and fulfillment solutions, has installed the RICOH Pro VC60000 next-generation continuous feed inkjet platform to expand how it produces high-quality commercial print collateral by streamlining operations with fewer steps, more
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Print Audit 6 & "Eric the Office Worker" Keeping it Green
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You just bought or leaseda shiny new Color "Green" Copier akaMFP that can print/scan/copy fax.. You know the system, your salesperson touted the "Green" features such as default auto off, default power save mode, default duplex copying, the small carbon foot print, scan2email, scan2folder, scan2usb, scan2dropbox, scan2googledrive, scan2sdcardand of course it was the end of the month special deal just for you! So, what good is all of this "Green" stuff, if you can't control printing ? Did you
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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation Named CES 2016 Best Of Innovation Awards Honoree
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optical technologies. The company has long been a leader in professional printers and copiers, and is known for its high-quality optics and optical components. A key achievement with the Theta series is an ultra-small twin-lens folded-optical system capable of capturing two wide-angle images and then marrying them into a single spherical image. "We're thrilled that the Ricoh Theta S was named a CES 2016 Best of Innovation Honoree," said Jim Malcolm , president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation
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Terillium Collaborates with Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. to Accelerate Expansion of the Enterprise Imaging Platform
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Terillium to help businesses with ERP and sales solutions for more than 20 years. More information can be found at www.terillium.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
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SECURE COLLABORATION FOR SMALL- TO ENTERPRISE-SCALE MEETINGS MADE SEAMLESS WITH RICOH SMART PRESENTER
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Ricoh | Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2015, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,231 billion yen (approx. 18.5 billion USD). The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and
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More Bad News for Sharp Corporation?
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another debt equity swap? Can there be another debt equity swap? If so, what happens to Sharp when the banks own more shares than the shareholders? Many questions, right? I'm not an expert in finances, however, I smarter than the average bear when it comes to the copier industry, at least here in the US. Our industry needs to consolidate, the weak must not be allowed to survive. I have no clue on the number of single source Sharp dealers in the US, however, I would tend to think that many dealers
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Canon Australia acquires Converga
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Canon Australia has acquired The New Zealand Post Group’s managed services and business process outsourcing company Converga. Converga has over 1,300 staff based in offices and technology centres throughout Australia, New Zealand, United States and the Philippines. The acquisition of Converga is Canon’s fourth in four years reflecting that robust growth will be achieved through diversification. This move solidifies Canon as a key player in business process outsourcing, IT Managed Services
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Japan Display says wouldn't turn down a partnership with Sharp
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in 2012 from the ailing display units of Sony Corp, Toshiba Corp and Hitachi Ltd. It initially lagged Sharp and other Asian rivals but has recovered in the past year due to strong orders from Apple Inc. By contrast, Sharp's July-September operating profit tumbled 86 percent from a year earlier to 3.5 billion yen as it struggled with pricing pressure, showing little improvement in business since a $1.9 billion bailout in May. Its LCD division booked an operating loss of 12.7 billion yen in the
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Epson EcoTank™ Printer Named CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree
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-low cost, each bottle cost as low as $12.99 . Consumers now do not have to ration their printing and can enjoy the freedom to print in color; the more they print, the more they save. Additionally, EcoTank printers deliver high quality output for which Epson is known – powered by PrecisionCore ® , the ET-4550 delivers high-speed printing and laser-quality black text. "The WorkForce ET-4550 EcoTank printer marks a fundamental shift in the way home and business users will think about printing in
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Re: Copier Sales Infographic Our First!
Where can I find where you post people looking for copiers in Kansas and Missouri? Carl Little Area Sales Manager Datamax KC 913-752-2256 (direct) 913-333-7180 (cell)
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Re: Copier Sales Infographic Our First!
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Carl, go here https://www.p4photel.com/forum...-rfps-rfqs-and-leads Originally Posted by H Carl Little: Where can I find where you post people looking for copiers in Kansas and Missouri? Carl Little Area Sales Manager Datamax KC 913-752-2256 (direct) 913-333-7180 (cell)
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Will Sharp Make $4.1 Billion Debt Payment for March 2016
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In a recent article https://www.p4photel.com/topic...4#459546043187093994 , it was reported that Sharp has a 510 billion yenloan due($4.1 billion US) in March of 2016. Will they make it, will they not make it, will there be another debt equity swap?
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DuPont Digital Printing Collaborates with EFI Reggiani
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for high-speed digital printing applications in the future.” In addition to cotton textile roll-to-roll printing, Artistri® PK2600 ink also has been shown to work well on a number of fabrics that cannot be printed with reactive inks including polyesters, viscose, cotton/polyester blends and non-woven materials. Pigment inks offer a streamlined workflow, faster turnaround and greatly improved environmental attributes that mills and print specifiers are demanding. Artistri® PK2600 ink provides
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Ricoh 480W Question
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Can't remember if this system metered in linear and square feet. Can anyone help?
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Mutoh America, Inc. Wins Product of the Year Awards at 2015 SGIA Expo Mutoh ValueJet 2638 and ValueJet 1617H take home the awards
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receives entries from the best companies in the industry, so winning the award multiple years is quite an achievement. I believe the award is a testimonial to the quality and state-of-the-art engineering of our ValueJet printers.” Mutoh’s ValueJet 2638 (now selling the ValueJet 2638X with advanced Smart Printing technology) – 104 inch Eco-solvent printer incorporates a staggered dual-head design, allowing for speeds up to 1,168 sqft/hr. The VJ 2638 is perfect for creating high quality banners
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Digital Disruption: Future Opportunities for the Print Industry
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Printer vendors are having to make major changes to their business models to sustain their leadership and relevance. Long term survival will depend on their ability to adapt to market disruption through both innovation and building relationships with complementary product or technology providers. The print industry, like many industries, is on the brink of significant change. Market disruption, characterised by intense competition, more demanding customers and a constantly shifting
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Lead for Two Copiers in West Virginia
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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Parkersburg Wood County Public Library is requesting bids from copier dealers for two (2) copiers at the South Parkersburg Public Library. All proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. on November 23rd, 2015. Requirements and specifications are available at the Library – 3100 Emerson Ave., Parkersburg WV 26104-2414; phone (3040 […]
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What is a Searchable PDF & Why it's Still Important with Copiers
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explain whatthey can accomplish by havingtheirdocuments scanned as a searchable .pdf. I posted the information below just about seven years ago on the old blog site when copier manufacturers started to include options to create searchable .pdf's from our multi-functional copiers. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS- create searchable PDF documents with this application . What is a “searchable” PDF?- In simple terms, a searchable PDF is an image (picture) containing the “text” in a layer (usually behind the
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A Fireside Chat with Luke Goldberg, Global SVP, Clover Imaging Group
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A Fireside Chat with Luke Goldberg, Global SVP, Clover ImagingGroup by Print Audit With the cool air of Autumn upon us it’s hard not to reflect on times gone by and to ponder on things yet to be. In the latest installment of the Print Management Insider’s Fireside Chat interviews, we meet up with Luke Goldberg, Global SVP Sales Marketing for Clover Imaging Group. His career in the imaging industry has spanned over 25 years. I have personally known Luke for over a decade from his days at Future
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New EX5250 Pro and EX5240 Projectors Deliver Bright Color, Easy Setup Features, HDMI and Wireless Connectivity for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses
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printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies. Led by the Japan -based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 72,000 employees in 93 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its
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Re: Copier Sales Infographic Our First!
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I thought something was amiss for the first data points for "how we set appointments", thus I checked the original survey an users were allowed to select more than one answer.
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Aileen
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Most important attribute of a Sales Rep
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We were having a friendly debate this morning, 'is self-discipline the most important attribute for a success and is not what is?' They key here is just 1 attribute if you disagree and if you agree, why?
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EFI Reggiani Showcases New Innovations in Textile Technology at ITMA 2015, Including the Debut of the
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, particularly where print washing is beneficial for delicate textiles and for post-dyeing of printed cloth. The new ReNOIR NEXT printer, a highly versatile product that prints onto fabrics and papers using the same ink set with a 1.8m beltless digital printing system. It joins the highly successful Reggiani line-up of textile printing solutions and offers simplified material handling, a compact footprint and lower acquisition cost, making it an ideal entry-level production device. Like other EFI
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Those Magnificent Men & Women & Thier Copy Machines 2015 -Part One
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would send a check asap for $500. I was floored with the generosity of Print Audit Polek Polek. If you can, find the time to call our most excellent sponsors, and tell them that they are AWESOME, even better yet, give them a few minutes of your time to see how they can help your dealership. -=Good Selling=-
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5 Steps to Becoming an MPS Superstar – Step 2: Discovery/Investigation
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5 Steps to Becoming an MPS Superstar – Step 2: Discovery/Investigation by Print Audit Welcome back to my 5 step series on becoming an MPS Superstar! In Step 1, we looked deeper into the initial step of prospecting. Step 2 has to start with a genuine curiosity. Saying “Curiosity killed the cat” doesn’t apply. Today, at least eight out of ten TV shows are about discovery or investigation. Read more of this post
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Re: so Dave Greene was let go from Ricoh yesterday?
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Has this been confirmed? How does everyone think Dave did during his run at Ricoh? If he is gone, at least he stuck around longer than the last few guys in this role?
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Re: Ricoh 480W Question
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Like other Ricoh models, it can be set (via service mode) to meter either linear or square feet. I don't recall what the factory setting was-
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Jack
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Cabinet Document Management Solutions Selects e-SignLive for Exclusive E-Signature Integration
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for the company’s SAFE and SAFE CLOUD document management solutions designed to make it easy for clients to capture secure and enforceable e-signatures. e-SignLive provides immediate ROI by removing the manual work, costs and delays associated with printing and shipping paper documents for signature, only to have them scanned back into the document management system. “Our customers typically come from a paper-based world, where physical signatures are common and security of confidential
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Pichet
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Rightfax type of solution
I have a very large organization looking to replace Eskerfax? with something and Rightfax is one of the solutions under consideration. I know nothing else about what they are looking to accomplish. I asked my Solutions Support Specialist with Ricoh what we had and he came back with Omtool Accuroute. I have zero experience in this arena. Is there anyone out there that can enlighten me to the possible solutions and the potential pitfalls? A business partnership may even be considered.
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Re: Most important attribute of a Sales Rep
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successful is the "key" word I guess. Does self-discipline make me successful? Well, it helps to get me out of bed on time, helps to make those calls when I know 90% are going to dodge me, helps when I need to finish something I started. But does self-discipline help me close sales,alas closing sales makes me successful. However, self-discipline over the years made me read that extra sales book, keeps me posting on this site everyday, keeps me yearning for more knowledge. I guess after all of
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Re: Most important attribute of a Sales Rep
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In sales, I would say the "magic formula" is Productivity + Efficiency = Success Productivity is your determination, your consistency, your self-discipline and your work ethic. If you work hard, you will have some success. Efficiency is your skill set, your experience and your time management skills. The longer you develop your skills and the more deals you're in, the faster you will get better at learning how to "work smart." Like sending emails at 7am to get a better response rate, slowing
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