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Art Post · 6/4/1411:00 PM

possibility of controlling access to multi-functional printers, print-based rules, mobile printing, print roaming, credit charging, detailed reporting and much more. When choosing YSoft SafeQ, users can look forward to significant financial savings, streamlined workflows within the printing environment and greater data security, while saving natural resources. "By deploying YSoft SafeQ, organisations can contain the ever growing consumption of paper, enabling them to align document management strategies

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Art Post · 6/4/1411:07 PM

Wed, Jun 04, 2014 15:20 EST Multi-featured Print Management Application Able to Manage Output, Track Usage and Recover Costs Ramsey, N.J. – June 4, 2014 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced the launch of Prism PrintPath™ for small- to medium-size businesses (SMBs) and organizations. Developed jointly with Prism Software, PrintPath enables SMB customers and K-12 schools to control the costs associated with printing and copying by regaining control

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Art Post · 6/4/143:47 PM

RAMSEY, NJ --(Marketwired - June 03, 2014) - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announces new releases of Nuance Equitrac intelligent print management software and eCopy ShareScan document scanning and distribution software for Konica Minolta's award-winning line of bizhub® Multifunctional Products (MFPs - print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). By supporting the latest releases of Nuance software solutions, Konica Minolta enables customers to

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Art Post · 6/2/1410:41 PM

and intuitive on-screen job editing capabilities to simplify work and speed output. The easy integration into existing offset workflows and the comprehensive range of in-line finishing options enable customers to meet complex demand and fast turnaround. Engineered with the most advanced office solutions technology and built with utmost care and intelligence, the new Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS range effectively raises the bar for digital printing, presenting a powerful option to digital print

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Art Post · 6/4/145:30 PM

I always strive to bring us ways to make additional sales. Just the other day I had a call from a cousin who needs "x" amount of systems in, well let's say a place that's not in "my territory". Better yet, he's more than a thousand miles away. After myCousin (Vinnie)and I exchanged the "how ya doins", we got down to talking about copiers. Speeds, feeds, cost per page, what program or app would like to scan to, are you using MS365, MS sharepoint, how about Docuware. When we finished, I was

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Art Post · 6/4/1410:59 PM

RAMSEY, NJ - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ), today announced that it has acquired Copytronics Information Systems (Copytronics) , a business solutions dealership headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., to further increase Konica Minolta's reach in Florida. Copytronics will continue to retain its current Florida locations in Jacksonville, Rockledge, Ocala, Daytona Beach and Winter Park, as well as its more than 85 sales, service and administrative staff. As a

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Art Post · 6/2/1410:36 PM

The Ladies European Tour is delighted to announce the support of KYOCERA Document Solutions UK Ltd as official printer and copier supplier to the 2014 ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters. The event will take place July 3-6 at the prestigious Buckinghamshire Golf Club, London. Now in its third year, the ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters is going from strength to strength. This year, the bar has been raised further with increased prize money of 500,000 euros and live television coverage over the

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Art Post · 6/2/1410:40 PM

and follow @KonicaMinoltaUS on Facebook , Twitter and YouTube . The following files are available for download: SamErrigo, Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence Services, KonicaMinolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta Contacts: Karen Harris Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. +1 201-818-3231 kharris@kmbs.konicaminolta.us Alicia Libucha Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. +1 857.205.0919 alibucha@kmbs.konicaminolta.us Rachel Reed Konica Minolta Business

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Art Post · 6/1/147:27 PM

specifically customized for each company environment." Mr. Mendicina added "On average, our clients achieve a savings of 30+% through our optimized post-deployment solutions." As a Managed Print and Document Services company, IQ Logic works with their clients to drop more profit to the bottom line through the implementation of Managed Print and Document Services as well as increased work flow productivity. "Large enterprise clients have fueled the growth and demand for Xerox products, as IQ Logic uncovers

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Art Post · 6/5/1411:07 PM

in multiple languages and the latest graphic communications technology advancements, such as the Xerox Versant™ 2100 Press, expanded workflow capabilities and finishing applications areas. “The Gil Hatch Center is more than a product demo area; it’s a learning hub,” said Xerox customer Mark Serbin, president, Serbin Printing. “We are able to sit down one-on-one with peers and industry professionals to discuss challenges and goals – and that’s invaluable.” In the heart of New York City, Xerox’s

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Art Post · 6/4/143:45 PM

color prints, laser-sharp black and color text, and half the printing cost of color laser,” Epson said. Models WF-4630 ($299 suggested retail) and WF-4640 ($399), are both said to offer print-shop quality of high-resolution documents and graphics; ink cost savings of up to 50 percent over color laser; wireless and Wi-Fi Direct (for iPad, iPhones, tablets and smartphones) connectivity; print speeds of up to 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (color); versatile paper handling with 330-sheet capacity

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Monte · 6/4/146:12 PM

What brand does your cousin want? Monte Jensen 415-286-1127 On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Print4Pay Hotel wrote:

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Art Post · 6/5/149:04 AM

Originally Posted by Monte: What brand does your cousin want? Monte Jensen 415-286-1127 On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Print4Pay Hotel wrote: Monte: I've already figured something out, I was looking to hear from others as to that they would do, when they are faced with the same scenario. TY for wanting to help

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Art Post · 6/5/149:06 AM

Originally Posted by Iris: Hi Art, Even if you could convince him by offering a different model, some sort of guarantee or whatever, the question you should ask yourself is what happens if the problems return. Would you really want to have that standing between you and your cousin? Iris Exactly! The point is they are limited to only one dealer for one brand and the scenario isn't going to work. Thus, what is a sales person to do? I'm not going to try to convince him that all will be well with

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fisher · 6/6/1412:21 PM

Sounds like you need to move to where your cousin lives and set up a copier company that gives good service. Cousin can be your first customer.

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Art Post · 6/2/1410:38 PM

of FORTUNE ® magazine. About Canon Business Process Services Canon Business Process Services, Inc. is a leading provider of managed services and technology that enable organizations to improve operational efficiency while reducing 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, imaging, records and information management, print, mail and eDiscovery, and is an IAOP Global

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Art Post · 6/2/1412:27 PM

West McDonald, VP of Business Development for Print Audit. “We’ve put together a list of the Top 100 companies most likely to succeed. We think they have what it takes to lead the next big shift.” There were 5 key indicators Print Audit used to identify the Top 100 . Are you 1 of the Top 100 ? Visit www.printaudit.com/top100 to find out. “Based on the 5 indicators, you’ll know whether you’re on our Top 100 list or not,“ said Rob Thiessen, VP of Sales for Print Audit. “Print Audit is currently

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Art Post · 6/4/1410:54 PM

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jun 04, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Valerie Belli, Vice President of the company's Business Services Division, spoke at Transform Global 2014 , a revered printing industry conference developed by Photizo Group , held June 2-4, 2014, in Louisville, Kentucky. With more than 1,000 global attendees, Transform Conferences have spread across the globe, offering an

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Art Post · 6/4/1411:04 PM

fellow professionals, discuss common challenges and share solutions. Attendees will also hear future strategy from Epicor executives and be able to schedule meetings with Epicor product experts like Altec. Matt Muldoon, European Sales Director for Altec, will be showcasing Advanced Print Management (APM) as an innovative tool for Epicor customers to go paperless in manufacturing, distribution, retail and service organizations. The first conference runs June 2nd and 3rd at the Marriot Kungholme

Art Post · 6/1/1410:46 PM

that's what I'm hoping, the printer feeds envelopes very well and is very reliable. I hope that if Ricoh comes out with this, they have something similar to xante's software.

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txeagle24 · 6/3/1412:16 PM

This proposal brings to light something I think some dealers are starting to do in select situations. We all know no one can make any money at $.0019 per b/w page, margin would be really skinny at $.0042. But, the color rate isn't really all that aggressive, at least not on comparable Ricoh gear. I think some dealers are starting to use black white as a loss-leader in order to capture profitable color pages wonder when this will become a more common practice.

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Jayjay4535 · 6/2/148:30 AM

Konica Minolta and Copystar (Kyocera) here. Sort of a 50-50 split between the 2 for new equipment, but we also sell reconditioned Konica as well which is starting to be 70% of our business.

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msaeger · 6/1/149:31 PM

Maybe they are going to sell this thing. http://www.xante.com/product-i...h-enterprise-feeder/ I was at a customer that has one and they think it is awesome. I was really surprised since this is really just a workgroup printer and it doesn't have a very straight paper path. Part of what they really liked was the xante software driving it.

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Art Post · 6/5/142:33 PM

I like it, will probably give this out to customers http://ricohclick2learn.com/

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Art Post · 6/2/145:21 PM

not sure what is wrong with this one, will try and trouble shoot

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Lease Maestro · 6/4/145:02 PM

Hello BLavey - There are many variables that can affect the rate factor (brand, model, special lease terms, etc), but I can give you a rough idea of what you may be looking at. 36 Month, FMV: .02716 - .0284 48 Month, FMV: .0222 - .0228 60 Month, FMV: .0178 - .0184 If you are a Ricoh dealer, I know that US Bank had some special rates that may be go as low as .02666 for 36 months. I'm not sure if these rates are still active. Additionally, if you are a Konica dealer, US Bank very recently had

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