This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (Third Week of August 2014)

bizhub MFPs Increase Office Efficiencies and Eliminate Waste at Waco Chamber of Commerce Ramsey, N.J. and Waco, Texas - August 12, 2009 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, in conjunction with its local dealer CTWP, today announced the tremendous success that the Waco Texas Chamber of Commerce has seen with its recent office upgrade to the bizhub® C353 and bizhub C

& software, and provide you with information needed to sell color multifucntional wide format systems, color scanners, color plotters, and many AEC software solutions. personally I have been selling Paradigm products for the last two years and their products have filled the gap when I could not place a Ricoh product and I have benefited from sales leads and sales for color wide format multifucntional systems. Paradigm Imaging will be giving away a free Canon scanner (details to come) at each

're spending per print on that printer. We also did it for faxes. Give me examples of how you use that information to lower a company's costs? We can figure out which printers or copiers use the most toner and shift the print jobs to the machines that are least expensive to use. Let's say customers are printing everything on single-sided paper. A way to cut costs on paper is to print everything double-sided. And it's good for the environment. Instead of faxing things, they can scan it and e

boards for Kyocera, Canon and KonicaMinolta. At that time I had to use a different platform, and that platform would only support one message board for each manufacturer, thus I had to keep six different boards running with untold hours of monitoring and posting info one board to another to keep the information flowing. A short time ago the eve platform was upgraded, with the new upgrade I was able to add permissions to the Ricoh Family Group Boards. Meaning that you could talk about your own

Let me give you some back ground about this board. This board was started in early 2005, this site based on the eve platform and has stayed that way the entire time. This was the Ricoh Family Board, basically only for RFG members and dual line members. Over the years the membership grew and grew to what you see today. There are over 25,000 posts in reference to the industry and a few out of sort items also. About two years ago, I developed message boards for Kyocera, Canon and KonicaMinolta. At

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iProlog Corporation, a leader in productivity enhancing and cost saving print technologies, has released Inkgard™ (http://www.Inkgard.com) print management software. Inkgard™ allows users to gain up to 300% more page prints using any inkjet or laser printer. With combined average cartridge costs of $601 or more, one Inkgard™ software license, at only $9.99 per year, can pay for itself2 over 8 times by the time the cartridges are only 50% used during the year. One ink

Competing against the Xerox 4127 b/w production print system? Pointers: - Recommended maximum monthly volume of only 600,000 per month - First copy out time is 3.5 seconds - The maximum size saddle stitched booklet is only 20 sheets - Drum yield is only 500,000 impressions

Warrington allow customers to see the range of bizhub printers, multifunctional devices and the bizhub PRO production print systems, together with the Konica Minolta portfolio of software solutions for document imaging and management. As well as demonstration areas, the ihub Warrington has conference suites and meeting rooms for customer consultations on services such as Managed Print Services. The service allows customers with print room facilities and large fleets of print devices to delegate

Specialist Printing Gets Response Using Xerox iGen4 San Diego-based printer increases response with eye-catching direct mail pieces produced on a Xerox iGen4 press -- Graphic Arts Online, 8/18/2009 10:08:00 AM ROCHESTER, N.Y. and SAN DIEGO, CA – Using Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE:XRX) digital color technology, Specialist Printing & Direct Mail is creating customized pieces that help clients communicate directly with customers, not only by name but through buying habits and preferences. The San

software vendors, Ricoh Major-Strategic Accounts, and colleges and universities. Members have access to the support, tools and services needed to integrate new or existing solutions with Ricoh hardware and software products. About EFI EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes

printmgr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Guys, I went an saw a demo on the Konica-Minolta Pro 1050e. This seems like a sweet machine. The sales rep said they have placements in environments up to 1.3-1.5 million per month... The price for one of these is about the price of two of the Canon iR7105's... Anyone have any advice of this model?

to any small business environment looking for a total solution in color printing, copying, scanning, faxing and networking. Designed with a stylish and sleek exterior, Canon PIXMA AIO printers not only save space and reduce power consumption, but add to the overall look of an office as well. For the real estate agent who needs to print out the latest floor plan and property photos or the restaurant owner looking to distribute an updated color menu with images, the Canon PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO

Now, the RFG (Ricoh, Savin, Lanier) East Region is starting to lose Dealer partners to Konica Minolta. KenMark Office Systems, formerly a dedicated SAVIN (only) Authorized Dealer for over 25 years, added the Konica Minolta product line. Founded in 1983, Ken Pedicini and Mark Brainson established the company to provide everyday office needs to companies across Cape Cod and The Islands. KenMark will now offer Konica Minolta’s complete line of award-winning office systems, production print systems

Publication date: 17 August 2009 Source: PM Online A cost-cutting move to using virtual training technology at Xerox has boosted levels of staff satisfaction, according to the company’s head of learning and development. Darrell Minards told PM that the photocopier-firm had been forced to move some classroom based training to the virtual world in an attempt to keep costs down, but the shift had resulted in an unexpected rise in staff training satisfaction levels. Cash savings made by changing to

Details on the finishers offered for the new Ricoh b/w production print models: - The GB2000 perfect binder can glue bind up to 200 sheets of paper, and can trim 3 edges of book - booklet size of either 8.5”x11” or 8.5” x 5.5” - uses tray on top to insert cover material - top speed of 20 booklets per hour - unit takes 6.5 minutes to reach melt temperature - maximum paper weight handling of 163gsm for body, up to 300gsm for cover - does not support use of coated/glossy stock - the optional EFI

. Register at http://inter.viewcentral.com/reg/xeroxex/print09guest . With its Real Business Live! booth theme, XeroxXeroxXerox Middle East Region-wide | Information Technology News | Profile | Officers will offer: Free consulting services - industry analysts and XeroxXeroxXerox Middle East Region-wide | Information Technology News | Profile | Officers executives will be available to discuss topics ranging from developing a marketing strategy, creating a "green" plan or improving digital pricing

print strategies and items such as photocopiers, printers and scanners to all public sector departments including local authorities, central government, health, higher education, fire and police. Canon will be supported by reseller Concept Group - what it calls its premier Scottish partner - to provide the necessary customer service and support to public sector customers. Prices are agreed under the framework and the introduction of print fleet management will reduce overall spending on hardware

has worked with NCMEC and the New York Yankees to bring into focus the many ways digital cameras, printers and photos can play a key role in helping to locate missing children. To date, Canon’s support of NCMEC has contributed to the recovery of 336 missing children." For more than a decade, Canon U.S.A. and NCMEC, who are celebrating 25 years of recovering children, have collaborated to educate the public about the growing issue of missing children. The Canon4Kids program sponsored by Canon U.S

markets, these new space-saving printers produce a diverse range of complex, technical documents. Built for speed, quality and ease of use, the printers are designed to simplify large format printing. On-board support for HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL files gives each model the capability to meet the demands of any professional with a need for printing complex full-colour renderings, CAD drawings, GIS maps and other large format graphics quickly, easily and with remarkable detail. The iPF650/iPF655 machines

environment, through energy efficient technology; reduced levels of waste through Canon’s recycling schemes for printers and toners; and managed user behaviour, the latter of which will result in a more efficient workforce and lower printing volumes. Matthew Norton, Director, Corporate and International Channel, Canon UK & Ireland, said: “At a time when economic prosperity in Scotland needs to be taken hand-in-hand with cost savings, the environment and efficiency, it is vital that procured solutions

46 cents on the dollar, according to Trace. “We bought them in the days when interest rates were low and we were trying to enhance income,” Brubaker, 68, said. “Nursing expenses were enormous. The salesman indicated there was no market risk and in the event of death they would revert back to par.” Teresa Dougherty, a spokeswoman for Wells Fargo Advisors, a unit of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co., which took over Wachovia at the end of 2008, declined to comment. Finra is examining sales

Gathered from media sources from around the world, and a few moles! In an effort to increase slow sales of the Canon imagePRESS C1 color copier, Canon is advertising the unit as a way for hospitals and doctors to print out radiology images. Canon announced that the system is compatible with Virtual Imaging’s Cypher DICOM software. However, the press release stated “prints are not intended for diagnostic purposes”. Canon announced .... go here for rest

detail on recent home sales in the neighborhood, it makes for a much more powerful piece," said Pardo. Specialist Printing & Direct Mail identified two significant reasons for purchasing the iGen4 press - image quality and automated processes. According to Pardo, customers immediately noticed the image quality, which he says is smoother than other digital systems and similar to offset prints. Several components of the iGen4 press, including auto density control and advanced color profiling

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 18 August 2009 - Xerox CorporationXerox CorporationXerox Middle East Region-wide | Information Technology News | Profile | Officers digital production colour devices account for more than 50 percent of the total worldwide page volume and now print providers have another option for their digital printing needs with the launch of the XeroxXerox DocuColor® 7002/8002 Digital Presses. Consistent high image quality and maximum productivity are powerful benefits of

that show you how much dealers are increasing their revenues. It then details the incredible value that your customers receive by implementing print management into their environments. Finally, you will be taught how to take the MIF Review to your customers right away through a customer presentation that will be given to each participant. Every day Print Audit dealers increase their hardware sales “click” volumes by introducing their customers to print management. Print Audit dealer’s customers

represents the largest single-engine R&D investment in Canon's history. Capable of printing images up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution with a superior level of quality, the imagePRESS C6000VP prints at 60 letter pages per minute, including media up to 110lb cover stock. The imagePRESS C6000VP reflects Canon's commitment to enabling businesses of all sizes to capitalize on our years of intensive R&D in digital color imaging and reproduction. "AlphaGraphics/Denver is one of the largest quick printers in

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 MFP Wars "Death of the A3 MFP" You've read about them, you've seen them in the field, and you've heard some manufacturers dismiss A4 MFP devices as a flash in the pan. HP started the A4 MFP trend a few years ago by releasing the HP4345 (I hope that model number is correct), Samsung followed with their own A4 MFP design which is also sold by Xerox and Muratec. Hold on a moment we're talking about high speed A4 MFP's not the small printer centric stuff sold at superstores

sales wouldn’t afford me the time I wanted with my family,” he said. A native New Orleanian, he returned home in July 2008 from Washington state to become sales manager for Ikon Office Solutions, where he manages a team of eight representatives who cover the greater New Orleans area selling and servicing document management solutions such as copiers, printers, fax machines and scanners. Do you ever feel like people forget office equipment is technology? Definitely. On any given day, people still

"Sharp announced another copier dealer acquisition. This time the company acquired one of its own dealers, First Choice Business Machines, which has 8 locations in the Seattle, Washington area. All will be run by Dan Taylor. First choice also sold Oce’, Kyocera, and Ricoh made products, and was 30 years old." First Choice was a strong SAVIN Dealer that was giving Ricoh close to $5M on an annual basis. As a result, this is another significant blow to the Dealer side of the ledger.

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Reuters) - Canon Inc will spend about 25 billion yen to streamline its design and product data systems in the company in 2010 and expects savings of more than 100 billion yen over three years, the Nikkei business daily reported. The electronics manufacturer will consolidate its two 3-D CAD (computer-aided design) systems as well as standardize those for managing product data, the newspaper said. The Nikkei also said a production data system that handles output, orders and other information will

Press Release CANON U.S.A. ACHIEVES NUMBER-ONE SPOT IN OVERALL U.S. COPIER MARKET SHARE IN 2008 For The Tenth Consecutive Year, Canon Captures The Top Ranking Lake Success, N.Y., March 16, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging and office solutions, today announced that the Company is once again ranked first in the overall page copier market in the U.S. for 2008 with 21 percent of the market, according to Gartner’s Printer, Copier and MFP Quarterly Statistics Database

products and solutions of the highest reliability and innovation to meet the needs of our customers," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Marketing & Fields Sales Division, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "This recognition from service managers nationwide and Industry Analysts validates our commitment to deliver reliable solutions that will allow organizations to be consistently productive, competitive and cost-efficient over time." According to Andy Slawetsky, president

currently using applications developed using FS45 color support as well as those implementing new applications that leverage the Color Management Object Content Architecture (CMOCA) can use the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP to confidently print their output. Additionally, by using the InfoPrint 5000 emulation profile, high volume customers using this continuous form color printer can utilize the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP for short runs, application development and reprints. High capacity input and output

deploy custom operation panel interfaces for end-user customers. PanelPlus also provides the integration of assigned settings to automate scanning tasks or workflows. In addition, PanelPlus boosts printer performance by providing preprogrammed one-touch buttons that include scan to e-mail, scan to SMB (PC) or scan to FTP destinations. Yet another new app integrates Equitrac Office and Equitrac Express products for print tracking and cost recovery. The third app, the Kyocera PrintQ Manager (PQM

Kyocera Mita Corporation holds its second annual regional meeting in Amman Kyocera Mita Corporation, the leading multidisciplinary Japanese group, has held its second annual regional meeting in Amman last week focusing on printers, copiers and multi function devices, in the presence of Mr. Sho Taniguchi, General Manager, Kyocera International and Mr. Takuya Marubayashi, Manager, Kyocera Middle East and Africa. The meeting, which was attended by all Kyocera distributors in the region including

Friday, August 21, 2009 TWIX "This Week in Xerox" Gathered from media sources from around the world, and a few moles! The VP of Xerox Canada, Mel Thompson, has raised $150,000 by riding his bicycle across the country this summer. When Xerox acquired Global Imaging, one of the dealers in the Global portfolio was Southern Business Communications. This is an Atlanta, Georgia area dealer that specialized in selling white boards. Xerox has decided to rename the company, Xerox Audio Visual Solutions

our customers." Xerox Audio Visual Solutions will continue to operate independently as a Global Imaging Systems company with its own U.S. marketing strategies and sales initiatives. It has been providing audio visual equipment and systems to the education, commercial, military and government markets since 1981.

Canon USA this week introduced a new multimedia projector targeted at the education and small business user. Available in August, the LV-7275 will be priced at a "highly affordable" $999, Canon says, and will be promoted as user-friendly. The LV-7275 projects at a native XGA (1024 by 768) resolution with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and offers 2,600 lumens of brightness. It also features a High-bandwidth Digital Copy Protection (HDCP)-compliant DVI-I interface, so it's compatible with cable boxes

both commercial and consumer use, the answer was yes. Inkgard is software that actually allows the end user to dial their savings from the print driver. Inkgard claims that a setting of 75% savings will allow one cartridge to output as many pages as the equivalent of .......... go here for rest of blog

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1135/1125/1110, and 1110S will handle 450K with ease. The champion workhorse though is the 7110, built by Kodak/Heidelberg engine, the 7150 version will run 5 million per month. Soon to come is the 300ppm dual-engine version of this which gives you redundancy if one engine is down. Not cheap, but it will run and run. By the way, I'm a Canon rep HV specialist. The Oce 250ppm machine is a strong competitor, but, if it goes down, it's down. The other choice is the Xerox 288 with 2 144ppm engines for

Canon U.S.A. on Monday announced its ImageClass D1100 series desktop black and white printers. The four new devices are going on sale in April. The D1120, D1150, D1170 and D1180 will cost US$600, $700, $900 and $1000 respectively. ImageClass D1150The new Imageclass D1100 line is aimed at workgroups, small businesses and home offices looking for desktop copier/printers. All of the new devices share some common traits: Duplex print and copy speeds of up to 30 pages per minute (ppm), and first

Canon promotes print savings through new uniFLOW Output Manager 4.0 Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has announced the latest version of its leading print management system, uniFLOW Output Manager 4.0. Developed by NT-Ware, uniFLOW OM 4.0 allows businesses to save money through efficient print processes, while also granting greater control over print security. For the first time, users can print to a PCL or Postscript device from a single universal printer driver, eliminating

operate up to 25 pages-per-minute* (ppm) based on letter-sized output and print images at up to an enhanced 1200 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution. "Organizations both large and small are always looking for more versatile, compact printing and imaging solutions that maintain high-quality results and product longevity," stated Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. "As a result, Canon felt it was important to take its proven enterprise technology one step further by adding