This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago
Third Week of February 2010
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The imagepress is about $25,000 more retail and offers a lot more professional finishing features than the Ricoh. The Canon also has a better reputation in the production printing market. Usually when people look at gear this fast they really pay attention to reliability and quality of build. There is a lot of metal in the Canon, not as much in the KM and mostly plastic....more here
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Océ and Konica Minolta revise production print alliance
Art Post (Guest) ·
marketing manager for production printing at Konica Minolta Australia, told ProPrint the two companies will continue to sell OEM products under a revised agreement. "As far as our OEM relationship goes, we will continue to sell each other's products," he said. Both companies will also continue to supply consumables and parts, and offer after-sales service for products already in the market. The termination of the R&D alliance was widely expected after Canon pounced on Océ. If the deal completes
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IBM and Ricoh Deliver Intelligent Print Monitoring and Management System
Art Post (Guest) ·
. Underscoring the need for better print-related cost controls is recent Gartner research data which indicates that organizations that manage their printer, copier and fax fleets can save between 10-30 percent of their print costs. "This new, enterprise-class system will give our global customers complete visibility across their fleet of printers and MFP devices, helping them to better manage and optimize printing as an office function," said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, Marketing & Document
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KYOCERA Develops World's Fastest Thermal Printhead for Card Printers
Art Post (Guest) ·
units/month after one year *1 The KLE Series is the industry's fastest thermal printhead for desktop card printers (based on Kyocera's research as of February 9, 2010). *2 Real edge printheads place the heating element on the edge of the substrate to enable printing without bending the media. Real edge printheads are mainly used for rigid materials such as plastic cards. For more details about the Kyocera KLE Series Thermal Printhead: http://global.kyocera.com/news/2010/0203_kvpn.html About
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New Photizo Managed Print Services Study Reveals Significant Changes in Customer Bran
Art Post (Guest) ·
February 16, 2010 – Versailles, Ky – According to the Western European MPS Tracking Study recently released by Photizo Group, HP, Canon and Xerox, held on to their managed print services (MPS)leadership positions in Western Europe during 2009, with Ricoh as the next strongest brand, challenging to enter the leadership group. HP maintained its leading position in brand strength, and Canon remained the leader in brand experience. Xerox increased in both brand strength and brand experience from
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Konica Minolta Receives Multiple ‘Pick’ Awards from BLI
Art Post (Guest) ·
Ramsey, NJ ( Vocus / PRWEB ) February 22, 2010 -- 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, today announced that Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) has awarded Konica Minolta three 2009 Fall “Pick” Awards for the bizhub® C360/C280/C220 Series of Color MFPs in the A3/Ledger Color MFP segments, as well as awarded an "Outstanding Achievement Award" for Konica Minolta's bizhub
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Ricoh Production Printing
I received an RFP this morning for an In-Plant CRD that runs between 1.5 million impressions & 4.5 million impressions per month shared between (2) DocuTech 6180's that occassionally Tape Bind. I'm pretty sure that none of the Ricoh Pro Series can handle this type of volume (based on specs, not experience), but does anyone have any production systems in the field running this type of volume? What competitive options existing outside of Xerox?
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Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers
Art Post (Guest) ·
features Canon's new, 12-Color LUCIA EX pigment ink set and advanced printing technologies specifically developed to produce prints with an enhanced color range and improved durability. The new imagePROGRAF models will be unveiled at the Wedding & Portrait Photographer International (WPPI) Convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, March 8-11, 2010. "In just four short years, Canon has introduced more than 20 imagePROGRAF large format printers to the market with each new model raising the bar for
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Canon and Fujitsu Join Forces on Managed Services
Art Post (Guest) ·
Use of cloud-based services enables integrated operations and management of printing and IT equipment - Tokyo, February 16, 2010 - Canon Inc. and Fujitsu Limited today announced their plans to collaborate in offering cloud computing-based managed services for printing and other IT equipment. The services will combine Canon's print management and operations technologies with Fujitsu's cloud-based IT management services to deliver an integrated package of solutions. Until now, Canon and Fujitsu
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TOSHIBA LAUNCHES ENTERPRISE DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Art Post (Guest) ·
Solutions Inc. Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) manages product planning, marketing, sales, service support and distribution of copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers, and toner products throughout the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TABS has five divisions: the Electronic Imaging Division; the Toner Products Division; the Document Solutions Engineering Division; the International
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TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC. INTRODUCES E-BRIDGE DOCUMENT LIBRARY
Art Post (Guest) ·
Solutions Inc. Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) manages product planning, marketing, sales, service support and distribution of copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers, and toner products throughout the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TABS has five divisions: the Electronic Imaging Division; the Toner Products Division; the Document Solutions Engineering Division; the International
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Ricoh and Kodak Expand Relationship Through Extension of Reseller Agreement
Art Post (Guest) ·
. DIGIMASTER Digital Production Systems offer high speeds, and outstanding productivity and reliability. The new KODAK DIGIMASTER EX300 Digital Production System is the fastest cut-sheet black-and-white electrophotographic printer on the market, printing at a rate of 18,000 images per hour (A4). "The success of our previous agreements made our decision to expand with Ricoh very easy," explained Jerry Miller, Region General Manager, Americas Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak. "Significant
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Canon launches ‘Business Leap’ competition
Art Post (Guest) ·
the professional print industry, Canon UK, world leader in digital imaging solutions, has today announced the launch of its pan-European ‘Business Leap’ Competition. A third Canon Insight report named ‘Redefinition of the digital printer’ highlights that many print service providers would not have survived the downturn without a digital printing capability. In response, Canon has launched a competition to both encourage printers to consider new ways to develop their businesses (or start new on
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Sales Software Discussion
Art Post (Guest) ·
How many of you are using software to manage your sales and if so, do you feel like you spend more time entering data and less time selling? For the life of me, I feel that I'm a hamster on a treadmill and can't get off!
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Print Audit® To Exhibit At ITEX Hybrid Dealer Event In Las Vegas
Art Post (Guest) ·
the United States. For more information on Print Audit, please contact: Angela Onstine 1.877.412.8348 pr@printaudit.com http://www.printaudit.com Facebook: http://www.printaudit.com/facebook Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PrintAudit Outside of North America, please contact: Print Audit - Europe +44(0)1483 726206 http://www.printauditeurope.com info@printauditeurope.com Print Audit - Australasia +612 9922-3756 http://www.printauditaustralasia.com Print Audit - South Africa +086 110
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Canon is preparing to launch 5 new b/w A3 MFPs
Art Post (Guest) ·
- Canon is preparing to launch 5 new b/w A3 MFPs, the imageRUNNER 2500 series. Details: - will range from 20 to 45ppm - will not utilize the new ADVANCE print controller technology - will based on current imageRUNNER IR-3220 platform
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Re: Here's the deal
Mr. Copy (Guest) ·
The imagepress is about $25,000 more retail and offers a lot more professional finishing features than the Ricoh. The Canon also has a better reputation in the production printing market. Usually when people look at gear this fast they really pay attention to reliability and quality of build. There is a lot of metal in the Canon, not as much in the KM and mostly plastic in the Ricoh.
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Ricoh GelSprinter Technology Secures 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Art Post (Guest) ·
Ricoh GelSprinter Technology Secures 2010 Canadian Olympics Three years ago, when the Vancouver Organization Committee (VANOC) considered a secure, sustainable, cost effective method for producing Accreditation Badges for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Ricoh Canada Inc. was there with the solution. For the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Vancouver Organization Committee (VANOC) had to issue approximately 90,000 badges to the entire Olympic Family including athletes, sponsors, officials, workers
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WYNIT, Inc. Announces Distribution Partnership with EFI
Art Post (Guest) ·
drop-ship services. WYNIT operates multiple warehouses to provide coast-to-coast coverage. For more information, call WYNIT at 1-800-GO-WYNIT or visit www.wynit.com . About EFI EFI (www.efi.com) is a 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 Fiery® digital print controllers and solutions; VUTEk®
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InfoPrint Drives Growth with Boost to Channel Program
Art Post (Guest) ·
Boulder, Colo., February 10, 2010- InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today unveiled a new 2010 incentive plan for its Solutions Partners in the US and Canada. This coincides with the addition of specialized territory managers and product segment leaders, so that all InfoPrint Solutions Partners have the tools, resources and training required to support their ongoing sales success. InfoPrint’s resellers are engaged across its extensive product line and can now
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Avanti donates $185,000 in Print MIS software to NorQuest College
Art Post (Guest) ·
the Western Canadian printing industry. “Avanti is an innovative provider of MIS software solutions to the graphic communications industry and we are thrilled to be able to offer our students the ability to gain hands-on experience with a software tool developed in Canada,” said Norma Schneider, Dean of Business and Industry Careers at NorQuest College. “Having access to Avanti’s software training will also allow Western Canadian printers the opportunity to become more productive and
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Canon ir ADVANCE models in field
PR ·
Has anyone had any placements of these yet? If so, what has your customers experience been so far?
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ComColor FAQ's
Art Post (Guest) ·
spectrum of applications. The best way to know if a ComColor printer is right for you is to speak with a sales specialist and schedule a product demonstration. Does your printer slow down when running color? No! The ComColor printers will run at rated speed regardless of if they are printing color or pure black and white. The variables that affect printing speed on the ComColor printers are paper length, and quality setting selected (maximum speed is based off of 8.5” x 11” fed with the 11” lead
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MP 6001 print driver issues
I just installed several of these & some MP 5000s & 4000s at a healthcare client of mine that uses an ERP called Centricity. We rolled out the PCL 6 drivers from the server, but the client had the following complaints when printing: [LIST] Inability to use Locked Print function (setup properly in driver but prints out immediately) Inability to print Landscape documents in landscape. They print in portrait. Yes, there was paper in the machine landscape. Top of some pages is cut off Finisher does
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Re: Here's the deal
Ricoh914 ·
Base unit for the Pro907 is 737 pounds. What finishing features does the Canon offer that the Ricoh does not?
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Need some Help!
Art Post (Guest) ·
Need some help from P4P Toshiba members or others who may also carry Toshiba. Are there any shortcomings with the e-studio 455? If so, can you please post. Also , if you were up against a Ricoh MP 4001, How would you sell against it? Thanx
Re: Remember this Guy?
Art Post (Guest) ·
whether Welch actually owns them. Welch could not be reached for comment. The school sought $50,000 in damages and fees from Welch regarding a dispute involving leases for copy machines that it returned to Welch in exchange for newer copiers under their two-machine lease, according to a lawsuit the school filed against Welch. The complaint accused Welch of pocketing money from the leases rather than paying suppliers. It alleged Welch took the money from leases the school administration thought were
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Re: The Next One
I confirmed this w/ my Lexmark DSM, but he says that the re-branded models they're providing for Ricoh will not have the same solutions set as the Lexmark systems available through their BSD channel and that they should have a higher CPC. I'm not sure what the launch date is, because it was originally supposed to be first quarter of this year, but maybe my Lanier DSM meant Q1 of their Fiscal Year, which would mean after March.
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Re: PostScript Vs Fiery
JasonR ·
. If you want to handle advanced graphic qualities (halftone screens, line control, trapping, overprint, etc.) you need Fiery. Also, if you want ability to do all of these things without having to print the document again (via command workstation), you need a Fiery.
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Re: Sales Software Discussion
PK ·
I use ACT and also Card Scan for my business cards. Once I scan a card in, my system automatically sync's with ACT. This saves some time, however you still need to enter any sales or follow=up information into ACT which takes time. Salesforce.com has a nice online package I may consider for my reps. You can enter info right from your blackberry, after you leave the call. Mark
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Re: booklet finishers
mmelrod ·
my customer responded back that the models were a minimum of 55 ppm but didnt remember the model numbers. so, the only kyo and canon models i think are comparable are the Kyo 550c and Canon c7055. i dont see anything in either of the specs or brochures that speak to a conveyor booklet finisher.
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Re: Green Initiatives
GMAN ·
Most manufacturers (in addition to Ricoh) have some form of Cartridge Recycling / Return Program these days. As for Compatible Supplies (non-OEM), I have heard that certain companies have similar Programs to return Cartridges, depending on the company. Not that I trust all of them are truly disposing of materials in an environmentally friendly manner.
nts. Yet, it may take some tome and I won't come close to the service provided by Neal.
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Re: Rumor has it.....
M138 ·
there is something not standard about that stream.I've tried it before w/ RPCS, PCL/Universal Print Driver, PostScript and all were complete failures. I put in another box w/ emulated postscript and had some better results but still the output wasn't right and the trays wouldn't switch.. had an SE d/l print streams and send them up the line, on and on.. The thing that is really frustrating about it is to put yourself in the customer's shoes.. they are being pushed around pretty hard right now
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PostScript Vs Fiery
M138 ·
haven't been involved in many high end graphics but i've got a deal coming up and their marketing department is using a fiery on a konica color. Others have said that years ago people needed the fiery to make up for lack luster hard drive and processing on the mfp, and now with better equipment specs its no longer a requirement. Opinions on this? There will be some pantone matching in this case but what are the deal breakers that make one say yes this prospect needs a fiery.
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Kodak i1405 Scanner Helps Small-to-Medium Sized Businesses Focus on Increasing Organi
Art Post (Guest) ·
, non-conventional print-outs. Users that need to share and manage their essential information across multiple locations can benefit from the one-click output destination and image-enhancing features of the i1405. Kodak’s Smart Touch Feature helps users easily scan to email, file, and other desktop locations. An intuitive interface with USB 2.0 connectivity also provides the simple transfer of images. Accuracy of data in scanned images, another important component of business process management, is
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