This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago
First Week of November 2006
Last night I had the opportunity to record a "Better Call Art" with Kevin Hoverman and one of the talk tracks we engaged for a couple of minutes was about our tenure and what we go really good at besides copiers. My first thought was that I've also become a professional driver with logging 25k to 30k worth of miles for forty years. What else did you get really good at besides being the copier professional?
Enjoy These Great Copier Threads from 15 Years Ago!
Japan's Konica Minolta
Art Post (Guest) ·
By Aiko Wakao TOKYO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (4902.T: Quote, NEWS, Research) on Thursday posted a better-than-expected 17 percent rise in first-half profit and raised its annual forecast on strong sales of colour copiers and a weaker yen. The office equipment maker, set up after Konica Corp. and Minolta Co. merged in August 2003, is betting on growth in toner sales and materials used in flat panels after it exited from camera and photographic film businesses
Topic
Ricoh Needs Color Scanning on Next gen Model!
Art Post (Guest) ·
opportunities. If you are in favor, we need to voice our opinions for color scanning, while we are on the subject, how bout breaking the market wide open with an LED Color Wide format printer/copier and scanner.
Reply
Re: Ricoh Wide Format Marketing
Mega (Guest) ·
I just visited a dealer in the greater Boston area and he carries the Ricoh WF, Xerox WF, KIP WF and KM WF. I have seen a 240W labeled Toshiba and he mentioned that he also has seen a 240W labeled with Toshiba!! Here in CT we see it labeled as Ricoh, Savin, Gestetner, Lanier, GEI, and once as Toshiba.
Reply
Re: GEI?
Mega (Guest) ·
/publication/graphic arts markets almost exclusively. They do alot of work with software and modifying Main Source Codes and Controller software. They even designed and built the first large format ,18 x 24, laser printer based on a Mita box and then a Canon box.They are located in Canton, OH and are a nationwide sales and service organization. Anybody in the advertising and newspaper industries knows of GEI.
Topic
RICOH CORPORATION NAMED TO InformationWeek 500
Art Post (Guest) ·
, management and output of documents. Ricoh’s line of document management devices include, color and black & white digital imaging systems, facsimile products, printers, scanners, digital duplicators and wide format engineering systems. Additionally, Ricoh offers a wide variety of document and printing solutions directly and through strategic alliances enhancing office productivity and document workflow. Ricoh’s document management software enhances workgroup collaboration and offers secure
Topic
Canon P4P Hotel up and Running!
Art Post (Guest) ·
I never realized how many products Canon has, along with all the partners! Here is the link, dual line dealers are welcome! Print 4 Pay Hotel Canon
Topic
Sharp Document Solutions Company Of America
Art Post (Guest) ·
PHOENIX, November 1, 2006 – Sharp Document Solutions Company of America (SDSCA) today announced that it has established a direct regional sales operation through its new division, Sharp Business Systems. The first branch, Sharp Business Systems of Arizona, opened today. The Company plans to establish more than 20 local Sharp Business Systems branches during the next few years. “Sharp Business Systems will help Sharp continue to grow the business and strengthen Sharp’s distribution in key
Topic
Sharp ARPB2N and ARP11N
Former Member ·
If anyone has any of these controllers please let me know. Thanks,
Topic
Message from fellow P4P'er in AU
Art Post (Guest) ·
You asked if any one knew any Australian Dealers we are in Sunshine Coast Queensland and found out about this site about 3 months ago , have since kept in touch and checked out site for all sorts of info. If I can be of any help please make contact. We might be a bit odd as we are both Kyocera dealer and Ricoh. As Kyocera are just launching the re-badged Kip plan printer your article was very interesting. Unfortunately Ricoh DO NOT sell the plan printers through their dealer network yet only
Topic
launched the e-STUDIO™901/1101/1351 series
Art Post (Guest) ·
IRVINE, Calif., (Oct. 30, 2006) – Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) today launched the e-STUDIO™901/1101/1351 series, a high-volume monochrome digital multifunction product (MFP) with optional network printing and scanning capabilities. Leveraging Toshiba’s technology leadership, the e-STUDIO901/1101/1351 gives users complete access to its network through a large 10.4” Super VGA TFT (thin film transistor) LCD remote Touch Screen Control Panel that sits above the copier at eye level
Topic
IS300e scanner on CL7200 printer for copying
Star1 (Guest) ·
Any input would be appreciated from anyone familiar with the IS300e scanner used in conjuction with the CL7000 printer to make color copys! In particular, copy quality, functionality, ease of use, etc. Thanks in advance for any input! Star1
Topic
IKON Manuvering with Kyocera?
Art Post (Guest) ·
Could be a rumor, would they keep all three or would they drop someone?
Topic
Printing Catia files out of VPM
I have a customer who prints their Catia files out of a VPM database (which I believe is an IBM product made to work with Catia). They are not able to print and they get an error code (139) that comes from VPM. They can print the native files out of Catia, just not from VPM which is the way they will print most often. Anyone know anything that might help? Thanks.
Reply
Re: Ricoh Wide Format Marketing
Art Post (Guest) ·
My territory, the large Xerox dealer never took on the Ricoh line, however still have comp from RBS, Lanier and others. Art
Reply
Re: NEW HP 11x17 Laser MFP
John ·
The finisher is in the upper area of the inside of the device. It will staple 30 pages but has no offset sort, only standard sorting. The cost per page is .012007 That is the dealer cost for service and supplies. Probably mark up to .02 You don't add individual components, you order the unit preconfigured. The XS model has all the bells and whistles. A Ricoh 3030sp is competetive with the XS version. You'll get it on the CPP. FYI Does have quite a long warmup period. The scanning is nifty yet
Reply
Re: IS300e scanner on CL7200 printer for copying
copyme ·
I had sold a IS200e with a CLP26 (CL4000) combination that came back, it was to a realtor and she could not deal with lack of sorting and slow first copy speed. Also with 1:2 duplex you have to flip every other original or copy. Npt sure about the IS300e, maybe it will 1:2 properly. I will include my original post below: Just to let anyone know that did not already - this combination color printer with scanner system wil NOT sort. Also it takes 25 seconds for the first page to come out when
Reply
Re: GEI?
Mega (Guest) ·
Bottom line, The copier manufacturers are in the business of manufacturing copiers. Dealers are in the business of selling copiers. Mfgs panic anytime they see their inventory exceed certain levels and do all they can to continue manufacturing at consistant levels. When inventory exceeds preset levels, what do they do? they seek other methods of distribution to move equipment. Look at car manufacturing in the US, they will offer all kinds of incentives to their current dealers to move machines
Reply
Re: IS300e scanner and CL7200 for color copying
Art Post (Guest) ·
ease of use: medium FCOT: Slow Copy Quality: Acceptable The only place I saw this config was at Ricoh Corp in NJ. I am going on memory, however I was not impressed with the FCOT. But then you are scanning from one piece of hardware and printing on another, it should be slower than an MFP.
Reply
Re: Ricoh Needs Color Scanning on Next gen Model!
John ·
I agree. How about a color multifunctional wide format system using the gelsprinter technology? Come on Ricoh!! You have the technology. Just stop giving it away to other manufacturers. Just a rant here but did they trade the 3131 with Toshiba for the MP 9000-1350 series? If so, you got old technology and gave away our high volume edge. Or how about IBM getting it too. Give us the wide format we need. We sold the 240W for you and made that product #1. Let us do it again with the right product
Topic
Wide Format Monster Garage!!
Art Post (Guest) ·
to pass all of the players have introduced models that were suppose to be equal or better to the 240W. In some instances some are, but in most cases they are not! Let's take the KIP3000 and TDS320, all of these machines make you bend to get the documents out. Now the Xerox does not however, the Xerox is incapable of dropping copies or prints correctly into the front exit area, it will drop one perfectly and the others will fall on the floor, the user must stand and adjust every copy or print that
Reply
Re: NEW HP 11x17 Laser MFP
Some research results...Duplex is $483. Fax is $348. 128MB of memory is $549. Ethernet is $389. What about finishing? Under copy specs it says staple collate but there is no stapler option however there is a staple cartridge listed under supplies. Is it standard and somehow imbedded in the mainframe? Toner is $170 but what is the yield? 4349 maintenance Kits and a $99 ADF maintenance kit has to be considered but again, don't know what the estimated life of these are.
Member
Betty
Member
barry a
Member
TOSMAN
Reply
Re: Wide Format Monster Garage!!
bnosbod ·
We are fairly new to the wide format world, but it truly looks like we have a leg up on the competition. The Xerox with the "removeable" scanner was fascinating.
Reply
Re: GEI?
Service Pro (Guest) ·
Bottom line, the Japanese don't care about anything other than moving boxes. Channel conflicts? Not in their vocabulary. Any of yopu all have a used working Mita Xi3648 around we need to buy one here. We are an independent dealer. Copier Geeks
Reply
Re: Wide Format Monster Garage!!
Digital (Guest) ·
Just to let you know the Xerox 6204 is going to be available with the Axcess (YKE) controller. This is the same controller that drives most of the other Xerox WF products. This controller blows away any embedded controller and is a real proven product. Mike
Reply
Re: Fax Option for MP5500 etc.
Art Post (Guest) ·
Here is the list pricing, product should be available soon! Got this in my email in reference to the fax option for the New MP 5500/6500/7500 2. Pricing: Fax Option Type 7500: 413491 SRP: $1,095 LDP: G3 Interface Option Type 7500: 413494 SRP: $650 LDP: 32MB Memory 400dpi/SAF: 001342MIU (current accessory) SRP: $185 LDP: 3. Schedule: production began in October as targeted and we are expecting them to arrive in the distribution centers in December. I've gotten numerous requests for a more
Reply
Re: Fax Option for MP5500 etc.
maureen (Guest) ·
Main units manufactured after the specification change (November production/December availability) will be "fax-ready;" meaning, they can accept the fax option without an upgrade. Main units manufactured before the specification change will require an upgrade before they can accept the fax option.
Reply
Re: Next Generation 240W "features"
Art Post (Guest) ·
I can't beleive that no one wanted color scanning. A dedicated color wide format scanner resells for $9K & up! Architects, Engineerings etc, need to prodcude color renderings, and then they need to print and send these documents. Other manufacturers are ready to introduce color scanning on thier products soon.
Topic
NEW HP 11x17 Laser MFP
Art Post (Guest) ·
$5,999 MSRP (HP 5035xs MFP) Full 11 by 17 multifunction productivity • Enjoy fast, professional printing and copying. Save time and money with print and copy speeds of up to 35 pages per minute (ppm). Instant-on Technology reduces warm-up time from minutes to seconds, so you see a fast first page. • Provide big impact in a small size. The MFP offers the 11 by 17 printing you want, and its smaller footprint enables placement close to workgroups, where you need it. http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc
Topic
IS300e scanner and CL7200 for color copying
Star1 (Guest) ·
Any input would be appreciated from anyone familiar with the IS300e scanner used in conjuction with the CL7000 printer to make color copys! In particular, copy quality, functionality, ease of use, etc. Thanks in advance for any input! Star1
Topic
Adobe Acrobat 8 Bows In To Rave Reviews
Art Post (Guest) ·
printing. Free Trial Version of Connect Adobe today also announced the immediate availability of a free trial of the Adobe Acrobat® Connect™ hosted service, the first web conferencing and collaboration solution to offer "always-on" personal meeting rooms. Acrobat Connect enables knowledge workers to instantly connect online with nothing more than a web browser and the ubiquitous Adobe Flash® Player software. Together with Acrobat 8, the newly expanded Acrobat family accelerates the flow of
Comments (0)