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Art Post · 5/22/148:50 AM

RAMSEY, NJ, May 21, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announces the availability of the bizhub Connector for Box app in the Konica Minolta bizhubâ® MarketPlace. Providing direct access to Box, an online file sharing and cloud content management service, this app allows users to browse Box folders, print accessible files, upload documents into Box, and much more -- all directly from the Konica Minolta bizhub MFP control panel

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Art Post · 5/18/148:33 PM

I'm thinking I may make this a weekly blog. If you don't get the chance to check the blogs that often, you can subscribe to this thread and when I post up a new RFP you'll receive an email within minutes. Interesting that two of these RFP's also include a combine copier and managed print services. Click the links to access REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Print Management Services Copier Managed Print RFP for Colorado May 2014 Copiers Needed in New Hampshire Copiers Needed in Tennessee Copier Printers

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Art Post · 5/20/1411:23 PM

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2014-- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the launch of the OcÉ Arizona 6100 Series, an entirely new printer platform designed for sign and display print service providers who produce approximately 325,000 square feet of printed rigid media per year. Comprised of the six-color OcÉ Arizona 6160 XTS device and the seven-color OcÉ Arizona 6170 XTS device, the OcÉ Arizona 6100 Series has been optimized for the efficient and

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Art Post · 5/19/148:49 PM

environments and retail area. Enhanced Usability and Design for Ultimate User Convenience By taking full advantage of the compact iR-ADV models capabilities and deploying them optimally with larger A3 devices in a fleet environment, businesses can enjoy improved user workflow, greater employee productivity, and reduced wastage while achieving higher cost savings. To help expedite the printing process, the iR-ADV 400i and 500i feature time-saving features such as the Quick Startup Mode which

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Art Post · 5/19/149:00 PM

applied to the copiers to improve the overall print and copy quality and vibrancy of black and white printing with 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. It automatically sharpens the focus of both graphics and text, while solid objects are overlapped to eliminate white gaps. In addition, Samsung's polymerized toner enables users to print documents with crisper lines and vivid colors, allowing businesses to share high quality documents. Advanced solutions for businesses Samsung's Business Core printing

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Art Post · 5/19/149:11 PM

Rick Backus is a genuine genius when it comes to implementing time saving solutions for Copier Managed Print Dealers. We're also proud to have Rick as a member and sponsorof the Print4Pay Hotel forums , many times Rick has stepped up and offered a solution when most of thought there was not one. This blog from Rick is a great example of how Rick's knowledge and expertise can help your company improve it's business processes. Support revenue using mobile devices to capture signatures and data

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Art Post · 5/20/1411:18 PM

manufacturers including Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Kodak, Xerox, Canon, Oki, and more. "The market for durable synthetic paper is one of the fastest growing in the digital print space and sales of our REVLAR products continue to grow exponentially year over year," said Mike Steinberg, president and CEO of Relyco. "Customers have been asking us for REVLAR for HP Indigo presses and we are now delivering a premier synthetic paper with a unique coating for exceptional HP Indigo ink adhesion." Relyco REVLAR

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Art Post · 5/22/148:31 AM

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2014 Toshiba TEC (TOKYO:6588), a global leader in printing and imaging solutions and services, is proud to announce to the manufacturing industry that Toshiba's e-STUDIO306LP/RD30, the paper reusing system with erasable toner may contribute to cost reduction in the cleanroom. Manufacturing sectors such as semiconductor, or liquid-crystal display (LCD) have cleanrooms as part of their facilities to avoid failure caused by dust in the atmosphere. Although papers

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Art Post · 5/20/143:36 PM

Burke, vice president of sales for Copystar, accepted the coveted award on behalf of Kyocera on May 15 from 2013-14 BTA President Todd J. Fitzsimons at BTA's Cruise to Success event, hosted by BTA Mid-America at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago. In addition, Kyocera received Channel’s Choice awards in two other performance categories: Inventory and Product Line. Two other manufacturers were also presented with 2014 Channel’s Choice awards. OKI Data Americas received an

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Art Post · 5/22/148:33 AM

this contract renewal,” said Joseph J. Flynn, CEO AUXILIO. “Not only has our managed print services model proven successful with providing healthcare providers immediate cost savings, but also as a sustainable solution for increasing productivity.” About AUXILIO, Inc. AUXILIO is the leading provider of Managed Print Services for healthcare. A true Management Services company, AUXILIO takes full responsibility for healthcare customers’ onsite print environment through situation assessment, process

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Art Post · 5/19/144:09 PM

environments. With the award-winning Encompass™ managed print services (MPS) program, e-STUDIO™ line of multifunction printers (MFPs), toner products and retail information/thermal printing systems, TABS is leading the way for businesses to print smarter, work safer and conserve resources. For more information on Toshiba solutions and services available in the United States and Latin America, please visit www.business.toshiba.com and watch our corporate video on YouTube . About The Business Technology

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Art Post · 5/22/148:36 AM

Business communication specialist Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has announced the purchase and installation of two new Xerox iGen 150 digital cut sheet presses. The industry-leading digital presses deliver high-quality colour print on both long and short runs, advanced levels of personalization and rapid turnaround, using the latest workflow technology. The new iGens are at the heart of a £1.5m (2.5m USD) investment in new equipment at BMC’s Guildford site. The upgrade also includes

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Kitz · 5/19/143:40 PM

I have a customer having issues with the density of print from the C4502, picures are dark and over saturated, nothing seems to help. Printing from PDF or native format, any ideas?

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Art Post · 5/19/148:52 PM

risk and cost. Experts apply quality management principles and tools such as Six Sigma to advance performance to a higher level. The company offers services including BPO, accounts payable services, imaging, records and information management, print, mail and eDiscovery, and is an IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 Leader in 2014 for the eighth consecutive year. Based in New York City, Canon Business Process Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Learn more at www.cbps.canon.com

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Art Post · 5/21/144:36 PM

anticipated cloud-based MPS product - ezMPS, and also providing training for new and current customers. Melanie comes to Compass with 20 years of industry experience starting with a 7 year sales professional career selling office technology, followed by a 13 year consulting career working with dealers across the country introducing them to technology that not only improved the sales process but ultimately led to increased revenue. “I’ve experienced firsthand what technology can do for a sales organization

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Art Post · 5/22/148:54 AM

colour calibration, and the upgraded Auto Gradation Adjustment tool. The two new devices can print on a wide variety of media, including uneven media such as textured or recycled substrates, from 52-300gsm (or up to 220gsm without any speed reduction). Two new DFEs from EFI are available for the imagePress C800 series, based on its new FS150 Pro and FS150 platforms, including the imagePress Server F200 and G100, as well as Canon's imagePress Printer Kit B1 or OcÉ's Prismasync iPR C800 series A1

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Art Post · 5/22/143:23 PM

about the media that is available can help you win extra deals! REIMAGE Carbonless Laser Paper I've sold a few printers and copiers just because I knew they could print onto carbonless laser paper. There was no competition since I was able to provide a substrate solution for the customer. Relyco is NOT an advertiser on the Print4Pay Hotel. I just like their stuff, they are always introducing new stuff and they are committed to putting ink or toner on substrate. -=Good Selling=-

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Art Post · 5/22/142:43 PM

It's been more than two years since the announcement of Toshiba tec partnering with Memjet to deliver Memjet "waterfall" engines to Toshiba MFP's Has any one heard anything else about this Here's the old link: http://memjet.com/news/view/to...lti-function-solutio

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John Saramak · 5/16/149:21 PM

Amen, to the paper boy gig. I actually had one at 11, lied about my age. In addition to my 2 cent per paper profit, and tips, I would offer taking out garbage cans, shoveling, and other services. Kinda like offering solutions, mps,other office products with a better profit margin. Passion, work ethic, and with some creativity it yields a great career in the wonderful world of sales where every day is different.

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Art Post · 5/20/144:06 PM

Just about a month ago I was invited by Cheryl to view and drive the new Buyers Lab web site. My first comment was, "this is incredible". I was able to search copiers by region,I thenhad the choice to pull a spec guide, first look (document) and even a photo gallery. In this instance I wanted to check out the KonicaMinolta Now, we've all know that BLI is the place to go for test reports, specs and side by side comparisons right? BLI has now picked up their game to offer theseadditional features

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Art Post · 5/20/144:17 PM

assessments carried out by Fogra have confirmed that EFI’s VUTEk® wide-format printers with LED curing show energy reductions of up to 82% when compared with devices that use conventional mercury arc lamps. EFI’s 3.2m VUTEk GS3250LXr Pro dedicated roll-fed printer with SuperFlex UV ink is also making a European debut in Munich. It joins the existing GS3250LX and GS2000LX LED printers in lowering production costs, promoting a greener working environment and enabling users to print to a wide range of

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Art Post · 5/21/144:32 PM

Article | Wed, 05/21/2014 - 05:52 Suzanne Payer Every day seems to bring marketers big new challenges. Ricoh is looking at several: We need to keep increasing our sales performance despite a flat office equipment market. Budgets are tight and our traditional advertising spend is limited. We have a broad solution portfolio that keeps getting broader. That’s a wonderful “problem” to have, but it’s a challenge for us to reach all of our targets at once. So, like you, we need ways to spend our

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GIntel · 5/22/1411:26 AM

Hey Gang, I recently heard a rumor that Ricoh Canada is aggressively targeting its own BW MIF for replacement with its own CLR A3 MFPs, reportedly offering CLR models for the price of BW. Although this is just a rumor, Ricoh's 45-69ppm A3 CLR MFP sales have really spiked in Canada, so this promo/initiative could explain the increase. Has anyone seen proof of this in Canada or the US or have any other ideas why Ricoh Canada is doing so well in this segment? Thanks, Jake

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GR81 · 5/19/145:30 PM

Art, Sounds like you have an old school customer here. I have around 450 large format digital printers in the field 95% of which use AutoCAD and not one of them batch print dwg. files. What version of AutoCAD does he have? The reason I ask is most of the newer versions allow you to batch publish to pdf or dwf.

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Art Post · 5/19/148:42 PM

I do, I got a call after the install and offered to meet again to go through the old steps for .dwg batch printing from plotbase. So far, I have not heard back from them. I have my notes in the office I will check what version of autocad

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Art Post · 5/19/145:05 PM

As a rule, I tell all customers to calibrate after a large high pressure or low pressure event. Do they do it? Not sure but before I give a demo, I always calibrate the copier and printer. Let me know

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Art Post · 5/19/144:08 PM

enables dealers to develop customized solutions to meet the unique business needs of their customers. Additionally, these new LED-based multifunction devices provide many advantages such as superior print quality, faster output and greater reliability. The ES9465/ES9475 models also deliver exceptional color and media flexibility for tabloid and banner printing up to 47 inches in length. A self-encrypting hard drive gives customers added confidence that their data is secure. With duplex printing

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Art Post · 5/19/145:03 PM

converting current hardware to managed service clients, competing with direct OEM locations, creating new sales opportunities, recruiting the best reps, or other business challenges then you owe it to yourself to give them a call or send them an email. You can contact Dealer Marketing here contact page , if you want to check them out on the web click here . Darrell, thanx for the time today, it was awesome! -=Good Selling=-

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Monte · 5/19/1411:51 AM

Hello, There is a utility called ccScan. Just google it. It is a simple Windows based app that allows users to scan directly to Salesforce, Google, Box, Google Drive, Sharepoint and other cloud repositories. And here's the kicker..it's only 180 a year per PC and installs in 5 minutes. No major ecopy server based complicated issues.