This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago for the Second Week of May 2010

Guest · 5/8/1011:14 PM

Konica Minolta eyes bigger role in commercial printing LOS ANGELES, CA—Konica Minolta has targeted commercial printing as a key growth opportunity for the company. Executives made the announcement at an event earlier this week dubbed The Power of Performance Business Conference and Expo. Almost 1,000 dealers, company employees, product partners, and media gathered for a three-day extravaganza to hear the company outline its plans and see new product releases. Konica Minolta is spearheading its

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txeagle24 · 5/11/109:30 AM

Got this from LanierSaves.com. Does this help?

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Guest · 5/11/107:03 PM

staples providing OEM-equivalent performance and significant long-term savings versus OEM staples – across a wide range of OEM models, including Canon, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Sharp, and Toshiba machines. “This line of Katun® Performance™ staples utilizes an exclusive, easy-to-install cartridge design that offers OEM-equivalent performance to the end-user,” says Bob Moore, vice president of product development. “The design is the result of extensive collaborative efforts and testing by Katun and

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Guest · 5/10/107:44 PM

FORTUNE 500 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES SALES REP:... Our client is a Fortune 500 company worth over $15 billion dollars, and the Industry Leader in the Office Automation/Digital Imaging Industry. Our client is a direct manufacturer of Copiers/Printers/Fax machines/MFPs/Production Print Systems, and Enterprise software solutions. The Managed Print Services Sales Rep would be supporting, and overlaying the Jacksonville/Tampa/Gainesville marketplace, and responsible for directly selling, and assisting

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Guest · 5/11/107:05 PM

information on Xerox, visit http://www.xerox.com or http://www.xerox.com/news . For open commentary, industry perspectives and views from events visit http://www.facebook.com/xeroxcorp, http://twitter.com/xeroxcorp, http://twitter.com/xeroxevents, http://www.xerox.com/blogs or http://www.xerox.com/podcasts . Xerox(R), Nuvera(R), and the sphere of connectivity design are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Prices, features, specifications

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Guest · 5/14/1010:22 PM

he sought a digital printing macine that could compete with offset on short runs and 4-color process work. As a result of the imagePRESS C6000VP acquisition, his business is now completely digitally connected. "Now that the Canon imagePRESS C6000VP is up and running, we will increase sales, reduce waste, man-hours, and more," says Wolf. The firm also has added a Canon 710 wide-format printer. Kwik Kopy Printing & Mailing serves as a graphic design agency and quick printer offering traditional

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Guest · 5/8/1011:25 PM

Windows Server2008 r2 Reg. T.M. 1As compared to Konica Minolta 4690MF, Lexmark X560n, Xerox 6180n MFP, Samsung CLX-6240FX, HP CM 3530fs, Lexmark X734DE and Samsung CLX-6250FX 2Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary 3Available in the U.S. and Canada only. About Oki Data Americas, Inc.: OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized

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Guest · 5/12/1010:27 PM

in providing a full range of the highest quality document imaging equipment, including Kyocera multi-function printers http://www.technifaxdfw.com/products_kyocera.htm, Konica Minolta bizhub copiers, HP printer fleets and more, along with related support services, such as managed print services and networking services to Dallas/Fort Worth businesses through a staff of highly trained professionals sharing a tradition of integrity and service to our clients. Find out more at: http://www

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Guest · 5/10/107:33 PM

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Guest · 5/12/1010:22 PM

company is well positioned to maintain or extend its leadership position by constantly upgrading its Nuvera family of devices.” Xerox’s Nuvera portfolio, spanning from 100 to 288 images per minute, delivers high-quality prints and increases productivity. The 10 new productivity improvements and finishing options are designed to streamline production and expand the scope of black-and-white printing jobs. By boosting the range of professionally finished applications that can be created – such as manuals

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Guest · 5/8/1011:21 PM

production. Fiery Command WorkStation®, the industry-leading job and device management interface into the production print environment, reduces job set-up times and errors to ensure jobs print quickly and correctly every time. The preparation and reproduction of high-value documents is simplified with easy-to-use composition and imposition tools in the optional Fiery SeeQuence Suite. The Canon imagePASS-U1 server for Canon supports all leading Variable Data Printing formats to ensure printing at

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Guest · 5/9/107:54 PM

device, the print output by page, reporting the percentage of jobs that are printed in duplex or combine mode (multiple-images on one page) and report resulting paper savings. The tool calculates and trends approximate CO2 emissions, paper and power consumption, as well as tracks approximate device paper and utility costs, for month-to-month comparison. @Remote Green Reports can be customized with local data to estimate more accurately what the business saves on paper and device utility costs

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Guest · 5/12/1010:17 PM

Business Solutions, Canon Australia says, “Organizations are looking for ways to increase productivity and profitability. Canon’s iW 360 was created to help simplify the way that organizations handle business documents.” “ Canon is the first to offer a software package that effectively manages the complete lifecycle of a document, from capture, editing, sharing, saving and archiving through to publishing. The latest version of iW 360 simplifies tasks and enables users to work closer and more

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Guest · 5/13/104:30 PM

native Adobe Portable Document Format files. Adobe PDF Print Engine is available on the Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses. The technology will be on display in the Xerox stand at IPEX 2010, Hall 7, May 18-25 in Birmingham, U.K. Availability and pricing Xerox FreeFlow Print Server version 8 for the Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses and PrintNet software are currently available worldwide. Contact your Xerox sales representative for pricing information. Customer Contact: For more information about Xerox

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Guest · 5/14/1010:18 PM

HP has launched its latest managed print service (MPS), Quick Page, through the channel. The service will target SMBs looking for a simplified solution with lower upfront cost requirements. HP imaging and printing group channel manager, Les Mansour, said Australia was the first of six countries in the region to sell Quick Page. “We’re currently in the final stage of contract negotiations with three partners,” he said. “They are medium to large existing HP resellers. The style of partner perfect

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Guest · 5/14/1010:12 PM

has experienced considerable loss of business since the recession, Lynch said. "Office equipment dealers are having to reinvent themselves to stay in business, including offering more diverse equipment and from multiple vendors," Lynch said. People are keeping office equipment longer and companies are determining where to make cuts, Lynch said. "We weren't immune from the recession," Lynch said. The company sells, leases and rents digital copiers, color laser copiers and printers, digital

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txeagle24 · 5/14/1010:20 AM

With this transition complete & the amount of IBM intelligence they have on board, wouldn't it make complete sense for Ricoh to acquire Lexmark, a former subsidiary of IBM? Ricoh seems to be obsessed with the printed page, unlike HP & Xerox who have acquired professional services firms to increase their reach in the I.T. space.

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Guest · 5/14/1010:30 PM

quote: Ricoh seems to be obsessed with the printed page, unlike HP & Xerox who have acquired professional services firms to increase their reach in the I.T. space. TX: Ricoh is a company that puts ink on paper

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Guest · 5/8/1011:29 PM

Pitney Bowes Government Solutions, Inc. (PBGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), was awarded a five-year contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage four print and reprographic centers at its Idaho National Labs in Idaho Falls, Idaho. PBGS President Jon Love noted that, as part of the contract PBGS has with the Government Printing Office (GPO), PBGS is pre-selected, along with a host of competitors to bid on government printing contracts. “We are honored

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Larry Levine · 5/10/102:53 PM

Does anyone out there have CPP examples for inkjet printers or charts?

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Guest · 5/10/107:48 PM

DALLAS, May 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Demonstrating its ability to improve workplace efficiency across a broad range of industries, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technologies and advanced office solutions, will showcase the precision, speed and ease-of-use of its imageFORMULA digital document scanners and check transports at FUSION 2010 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. FUSION 2010 combines The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI) Annual Forum

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Guest · 5/13/104:36 PM

Exclusive MPSInsights.com Interview: How HP and FedEx Are Partnering to “Change the Face of Retail Print on Demand” Top execs share visionary ideas for meeting printing needs of 41 million mobile users LEXINGTON, KY – May 13, 2010—From the perspective of two brand titans, Hewlett-Packard and FedEx, the face of retail print on demand is about to change, and they are working together to capitalize on that trend. Printing needs to go where the “office” is going, and that means following a mobile

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Guest · 5/13/104:38 PM

Have a hot lead for a used copier in Jacksonville, FL Attorney 10k - 15k per month Scanning needed Prefers used Immediate need send me an email to get the lead, this lead is from an outside source and there may be a lead fee involved

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Guest · 5/14/1010:11 PM

Buffalo, NY : Most Americans are aware of online security and load their computer systems with anti-virus/anti-spyware. But most aren't aware that digital copier hard drives are loaded with information and are a veritable gold mine for identity thieves . Gone are the days when photocopiers used mechanical devices to reproduce a document. Nearly every copier built since 2002 contains a hard drive that stores every image you scan, copy, and email. Many individuals and corporations lease copiers

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Gilly · 5/10/107:52 AM

quote: Originally posted by Art Post: It was hard to believe, I lost a deal to a NEW canon 5065 with stapler and holepunch, print & scan. The other dealer sold the box for approx $9,600 with a cpp of .0050. Dam, I wsn't even close with my MP6001 on price. Is this buyer a liar, can anyone help? I uderstand the unit is discontinued with the advance series now being sold. Also is this a reliable unit for 40K per month? Any help would be appreciated! This unit is definitely reliable for a lot more

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JasonR · 5/12/108:39 AM

As of one year ago, IKON still had 300,000 Canon machines in the field. http://theconnectedcopier.word...-to-ricoh-equipment/

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txeagle24 · 5/14/1010:25 AM

A few weeks ago, it was Canon partnering w/ FedEx & now HP. They sure do seem to be following each other around an awful lot. What are the odds that they merge their printing/imaging units within the next 5 years?

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SalesServiceGuy · 5/8/103:12 PM

In my territory I have seen many competitive sales people use Step Leases to make quick, high profit sales. Typically, they will find a customer who is paying say $200.00 for a Black only copier. They will quickly offer to replace it with a new colour copier for $125.00 per month x66 with a Large prepaid copy block and many free cases of paper. The customer thinks it is a great deal and signs. The sales person does not clearly inform the customer that in usually the 36th month, their payments

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Guest · 5/12/1010:20 PM

Products, Inc., to discuss the need for copiers and printers for four departments. Commissioners approved a five-year lease program to provide the equipment for administration, 911, Sheriff’s Office and the County Attorney Office. Vink explained that different offices need different equipment, depending on the copying and printing requirements, However, one example he cited showed that in the Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney’s Office, the equipment changes could cut copies, per page, from

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Guest · 5/14/1010:28 PM

By Justin Scheck Tired of hearing customers whine that printer ink is too expensive–and facing competition from ink-cartridge refillers–executives at Hewlett-Packard’s printing division would like to buff up the print giant’s reputation with consumers. So the company recently sent Thom Brown, who specializes in “competitive media intelligence,” on a media tour with a presentation called “Why Does Ink Cost So Much?” Associated Press A customer looks for the right H-P ink for his printer at Best

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SalesServiceGuy · 5/10/1010:52 PM

Not only are the less than ethical copier sales people in the world, there are just as bad Lease sales people. When these two parties collude together the customers best interests are never at the top of the list. You cannot assume that the good Lease sales rep you work with has the same personal value system as the competition. You cannot assume that the good lease company you work with has a good local sales rep. You cannot assume that at the end of the lease, the Lease sales person you

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SalesServiceGuy · 5/10/1011:03 PM

Depending on the Lease vendor, they may provide cleverly designed Lease documents, with two payments streams on the document. The bad copier sales person fills in the agreed Payment #1 amount with the customer and leaves the Payment #2 line blank. The customer does not even see Payment #2 because it is blank. The customner signs the lease. Back at the office, this same sales person fills in Payment #2 with the Step Lease amount, and submits it to the Leasing company. Working with a less than

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Guest · 5/14/107:56 AM

Brand New Day Message from the President & CEO, Daisuke Segawa In June 2007, Ricoh Company Limited entered into a Joint Venture with IBM to transfer ownership of their printing division, now known as InfoPrint Solutions Company, from IBM to Ricoh. On June 30, 2010 the joint venture will come to a conclusion and InfoPrint Solutions Company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh....... go here for rest http://www.infoprintsolutionsc...d/ai_transbndhome_xn

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Chuck · 5/15/1010:15 PM

I think that if you look at the non-hardware solutions that Ricoh now offers there are many, many that don't involve the printed page. Indeed many of the solutions involve Capture and Storage of printed pages; management of those documents after they're stored and the processing of data streams, be they from computer (laptop, desktop and larger systems), into forms or variable data printing. The printed page is NOT dead but businesses are discovering that they are difficult to manage once they

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yeti · 5/11/101:13 PM

as far as I knew 99% of the MIF was knocked out by the end of last year that was a ricoh Japan

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GIntel · 5/11/101:26 PM

Thanks Yeti! So IKON's fleet is now 99% Ricoh then?

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Guest · 5/11/104:04 PM

Well, seems I know of at leat 12 units that are Canon's and still being serviced by Ikon.

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Guest · 5/8/1011:17 PM

organization by managing the capture, transformation and exchange of business critical information arising in paper, fax and electronic formats in a more accurate, timely and cost effective manner. These solutions provide a rapid return on investment to thousands of customers in financial services, government, business process outsourcing, healthcare, supply chain and other markets. Kofax delivers these solutions through its own sales and service organizations, and a global network of more than

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Guest · 5/8/1011:20 PM

9) Approve request of the Thirteenth Judicial Police Department, to replace existing copier with a new copier and service agreement. ¶ 10) Approve renewal of maintenance agreement with Formax, for one-year term, of $260, for Formax Model FD340 Folder for the Revenue Commission; cost included in the 2009-2010 budget and half can be charged to statewide funds. ¶

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