This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

Art Post · 6/4/189:23 PM

NORWALK, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--With a full-court press to build the most productive, efficient workplace, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) will feature Gabi® Voice , a smart, intuitive voice command solution for its Xerox AltaLink® multifunction printers (MFPs). Touchless requests to copy, scan, print, fax or place a service call are now possible on this award-winning Workplace Assistant MFP. “Let’s face it – hassle-free accessibility and ease of use are important prerequisites to achieving workplace

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Art Post · 6/5/187:14 AM

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Toshiba America Business Solutions again affirms its signature Leading Innovation trademark by winning the 2018 Gold Stevie® Award within the business-to-business product category during the 16th Annual American Business Awards®. Toshiba secured the honor for developing the world’s first hybrid copiers, the e-STUDIO™5008LP series. Via Toshiba's proprietary erasable toner, the company’s hybrid copiers enable paper reuse by erasing all printed content on

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Art Post · 6/7/189:48 PM

Bishop Business Equipment has cracked the code on how to engage organizations once considered too big or complex for the typical dealer to support. Using Xerox’s Managed Print Services (MPS) offering, Bishop is now winning those opportunities and experiencing double digit MPS growth rates. “While service level agreements are critical, the priority for businesses is overall control of the enterprise. And that’s what we can provide with Xerox,” said Dave Bishop, president and chief executive

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Art Post · 6/4/189:09 PM

Reuters sources say Foxconn’s Sharp is in final talks to buy Toshiba’s PC business for around $45.7 M. The two could finalize the deal as early as this week. Sharp withdrew from the PC business in 2010 and wants to reenter the market now that it can leverage the purchasing power of Foxconn. Toshiba’s PC business reported a loss of 9.6B yen on sales of 167.3B yen in the last fiscal year. Toshiba previously sold off its TV business to Hisense and its white goods business to Midea Group to help

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Art Post · 6/2/1812:13 AM

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India In a move hinting at a significant transformation in the country’s print and printing industry, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, a global leader in advanced imaging networking, has completed the first-ever India installation of its state-of-the-art inkjet press, AccurioJet KM-1. The installation in Dina Color Labs in Chennai also marks the first AccurioJet KM-1 installation in the entire Southeast Asia region. The unveiling of the newly-installed Konica Minolta

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Art Post · 6/5/1810:41 PM

Canon has entered the digital label printing market with the launch of the Océ LabelStream 4000. Océ LabelStream 4000 is a roll-to-roll industrial-scale UV inkjet press, offering CMYK+W printing and available in a number of configurations to suit different needs in self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging. The white printing station is positioned ahead of the CMYK units, with two types of white ink available providing opacity from 67 percent (True white) to 80 percent (Alpine white

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Art Post · 6/12/1811:01 PM

Ricoh are offering one of my customers a £500 service to remove the hard drive from the copier for Data Protection reasons. As they have 4 machines going, this isn’t cheap. Is this really needed. What gets stored on the copier that may require this service? read the rest of threads here

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Art Post · 6/7/189:55 PM

Melville, N.Y. and has sales and service locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon Solutions America, please visit csa.canon.com. *For more information on Canon's support of the Arbor Day Foundation, please visit here . Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ is a registered trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are

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Art Post · 6/7/1810:20 PM

MALVERN, Pa. , May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today unveiled additions to its Commercial Industrial Printing Business Group portfolio that set a new standard for best-in-class price performance in its category. The RICOH Pro C9200 and C9210 Graphic Arts Editions provide an affordable, predictable way for businesses to maximize revenue due to its uptime and reliability. Ricoh's latest strategic investment empowers customers to expand into new markets with the ability to produce

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Art Post · 6/18/184:22 PM

about what we're working on, what others are trying, and how we can work together to make the future of print that much brighter." The goal of this year's INTERACT is to have a bigger impact across Ricoh's broad customer base – from commercial to sign graphics to industrial printing. This broader community of customers and industry leaders will each contribute to the future of the industry and the ways in which Ricoh continues to help them grow. Each attendee will be able to customize their own

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Art Post · 6/20/187:06 AM

say that 90% or more are scanning the old fashioned way. Scanning to their email or scanning to their folder, then opening the file, naming the file and in many cases then moving the file to another location. Offering Global Scan Serverless can get you the leg up on the competition since most reps will not even dig that deep. In addition you may be able to generate additional GP because you are saving time in the process of scanning documents. Special thanks goes to a Print4Pay Hotel member that

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Art Post · 6/5/1810:47 PM

120-degree field-of-view camera and integrated audio, will be on display in BoothN2034. Making her return to InfoComm to welcome attendees to Ricoh's booth will be Sharon a RICOH Virtual Self-Service Hologram , who will automatically and intelligently transform into a product specialist. This real-life demonstration highlights how hologram technologies, leveraging artificial intelligence, can benefit businesses of all sizes. For the latest updates and insights on Ricoh's solutions and InfoComm

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Art Post · 6/20/189:24 PM

MELVILLE, N.Y.- June 20, 2018- Realizing the appeal that dimensional printing can have in the graphics market, Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the launch of Océ Touchstone dimensional printing software, positioned for large-format print solutions to streamline dimensional printing on the company’s Océ Arizona Series UV flatbed printers. Until now, creating these dimensional prints tended to be a laborious process involving significant file manipulation and iterative testing performed by the print

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Art Post · 6/14/1811:46 PM

Doceo Office Solutions has opened its second location in Maryland. The new office marks the opening of the York-based printing and copier firm’s seventh location, which joins existing branches in Hunt Valley, Maryland, as well as York, Hanover, Harrisburg, Lancaster and Carlisle. Three employees will work out of Doceo's new location. The company has 40 employees throughout its seven other locations. The Hunt Valley location opened in April 2017. read the rest here

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Art Post · 6/14/1811:48 PM

Onyx Graphics once again recognized for industry-leading color management SALT LAKE CITY, Jun. 12, 2018 – Onyx Graphics, Inc., a leading software solution provider for the wide-format printing industry, announced that its ONYX software was recently certified for the HP Latex R Series printer line, the first hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll printer for rigid and flexible printing in one device using white latex ink. HP chose award-winning ONYX software last month during the FESPA Global Print Expo in

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Art Post · 6/10/181:29 AM

During the last ten years, I've been delighted to help rookies/newbie’s or whatever you'd like to call new people that are breaking into Managed IT, Copiers and Managed Print Service industry. I'm not a manager or owner (was an owner once) of a dealership; I work down the street accounts (SMB) and love what I do! I enjoy helping new sales people and that's probably because I had no help when I started in sales some 38 years ago. It was nine years ago that I encountered my first sales manager

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Art Post · 6/12/186:32 AM

Ricoh have an important role to play in raising awareness and making a real impact on the future.” Timothy Parry, Director of Communications and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Research, adds: “The generosity, support and technology know-how shared by Ricoh is playing a powerful role in helping those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias to stay connected. The Printed Memories portal demonstrates the unique strengths that partnership can unlock in the battle to combat these diseases. Ricoh’s

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Art Post · 6/8/1811:20 PM

MALVERN, Pa. , June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today announced plans to showcase its Commercial Industrial Printing Business Group's in-depth expertise and ongoing commitment to industry advocacy at IPMA 2018Annual Conference . Visitors to booth #41 can take a look at the game-changing, incredibly powerful and affordable five-color RICOH Pro C7110X, which will be demonstrated using the recently announced Invisible Red Toner. This unique toner empowers printers to offer security

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West McDonald (Guest) · 6/12/188:22 AM

Advertising:Currently you may do that through print advertising. According to studies Print advertising is still extremely valuable. You can better target your audience by advertising in trade magazines specific to the customer you are trying to reach. Cost: Medium to High 2. Digital Advertising: Print advertising provides good results especially with older demographics, but if you are selling to younger customers (think Millennial's), effectiveness could be reduced. You will want to ensure that you

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Art Post · 6/6/1810:00 PM

, projectors and unified communication systems (UCS) to enhance collaboration in meetings, Hendrick Motorsports has embraced streamlined, interconnected processes for print. RICOH Device Manager NX Lite works with other solutions to provide transparency and management capabilities for Hendrick Motorsports' device fleet, helping to drive more efficient use of resources. Additionally, Ricoh's Integrated Cloud Environment brings new opportunities for productivity while maintaining high levels of

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Art Post · 6/12/1811:06 PM

when supporting unique devices such as Bluetooth® printers.” Shawn Sicking, Vice President of Technology Sales for Saltus Technologies, developer of digiTICKET ecitation software for the public safety sector comments that, “Printer size, power and mounting configurations are of paramount importance in the cop car, and the active docking station available with the RJ4200 series resolves a key space issue faced by police departments nationwide.” RJ4200: Advantages of Brother’s Next-Gen Mobile

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Art Post · 6/14/18 11:53 PM

groups, their family members and friends, local communities, residents and business partners – will participate in a variety of planned activities that share a common commitment to the environment. The Ricoh Eco Action campaign has cleanups scheduled in over 15 communities across Canada . Ricoh's EcoAction initiative is just one of many ongoing campaigns the company is involved in to help make consideration for the environment a central element of how the company, and its employees, go about their

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Art Post · 6/13/1810:21 PM

Two new LED (light-emitting diode) 30-ppm A4 color multifunction printers (MFPs), theRICOH SP C360SFNwandRICOH SP C361SFNw, feature user friendly, tablet-like Smart Operation Panels to aid intuitive, efficient workflows throughout organizations. Both models offer standard copy, scan, print and fax capabilities, along with support for mobile printing. At the same time, a new entry-level color laser printer, the RICOH SP C261DNw, offers easy mobile printing in a compact, 21-ppm package, perfect

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Art Post · 6/11/1810:14 PM

Sometimes it’s that one little feature that makes the difference from leasing a Ricoh CW 2201SP or an Oce/Canon wide format. For our Jersey Electric Contractorit was the TWAIN scanning feature that drove their decision tolease the Ricoh CW2201SP. TWAIN TWAIN scanning is also known as ‘pull scanning”. Pull scanning means that your software program has the ability to use a TWAIN scan driver. With our Electrical Contractor they have the ability to use a TWAIN scan driver with their business line

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Art Post · 6/18/188:23 PM

front the DM's if much better than not. -=Good Selling=- Special thanks to our friends at Polek Polek for sponsoring tonight's blog, please make sure you check out their site and their awesome products for copiers

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Art Post · 6/4/189:28 PM

this week, Sharp will purchase a roughly 80% stake in Toshiba Client Solutions, a wholly owned Toshibasubsidiary, as soon as this fall. Toshiba would keepa stake of about 20%. Known forreleasing the world's first mass-market laptop in 1985,Toshiba grabbed a world-leading market share for a time with its Dynabook line. But in recent years,competitors like China's Lenovo Group have taken the lead, while smartphones and tablets have eaten into the PC market overall, depressing sales. Sales for

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Art Post · 6/6/1811:38 PM

. Xerography The Xerography technology is now seventy-six years old. There's been many advancements in the technology over the years. The late nineties saw the move from analog to digital copiers and for the last twelve years we've reaped the rewards of digital color MFP's placements. The cash cow of planned obsolescence for copiers will meet it's demise very soon. I'm not saying the MFP's are going away. We'll still have them, it's just that the bulk of them will use ink technology and not

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Art Post · 6/2/1812:27 AM

. Louis over questions about whether or not software and card readers that track copier use were included in that price. USD 489 executive director of finance and support services Tracy Kaiser clarified they were not included, and the vote was 4-2 against accepting the bid. Thursday morning, Kaiser further detailed the company’s bid with the inclusion of the software and card readers. “As you can see Sumner One still has the low bid including all of that at $56,043, so it would still be a savings

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Art Post · 6/5/187:15 AM

stricter quality control of genetic testing instruments, reagents, and genetic testing methods. The material will be useful in improving the accuracy of GMO food inspections and preventing cancers and infections from being overlooked. Furthermore, the technology will contribute to solving larger social issues. Relevant Information Bio 3D printer Expansion of Ricoh’s inkjet technologies About Ricoh Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to

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Art Post · 6/6/1810:27 PM

. The MX-M2630 also supports popular mobile technologies, including Apple ® AirPrint ® , Android™, Google Cloud Print™ and Sharpdesk ® Mobile. The new MX-M2630 Essentials Series monochrome document system is available immediately for purchase via authorized Sharp dealers. About Sharp Electronics Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions

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Art Post · 6/6/187:11 PM

can anyone fill us in on this promo?

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Art Post · 6/7/189:58 PM

most recently as Executive Vice President/GM at Canon Canada. His successor will be Mr. Nobuhiko Kitajima as Executive Vice President/GM, Imaging Systems Group and Professional Printing Solutions Group, Canon Canada. Mr. Kitajima joined Canon Inc. in 1981 and has had various assignments at Canon Inc., Canon Europe and Canon U.S.A. throughout his career. Mr. Kitajima was promoted to Vice President and General Manager, Marketing, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. in July 2016 . "I

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Art Post · 6/7/1810:15 PM

, scanning workflows and mobile printing – all with security features for document management. uniFLOW helps save organizations time and money by providing effective controls over the entire printer and multifunction fleet. "We are excited to work with EFI to provide these new DFE versions for commercial print and in-plant users of imagePRESS C850 Series digital presses who are looking to further advance the productivity, accuracy and creativity of their digital printing," said Toyotsugu Kuwamura

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Art Post · 6/8/189:44 AM

MALVERN, Pa. , June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today announced plans to showcase its Commercial Industrial Printing Business Group's in-depth expertise and ongoing commitment to industry advocacy at IPMA 2018Annual Conference . Visitors to booth #41 can take a look at the game-changing, incredibly powerful and affordable five-color RICOH Pro C7110X, which will be demonstrated using the recently announced Invisible Red Toner. This unique toner empowers printers to offer security

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Art Post · 6/12/1810:50 PM

The FINANCIAL -- NORWALK, Conn. — Two recent signings provide further evidence that channel partners are finding growth opportunities with Xerox’s Managed Print Services. Multi-brand print dealer Alberta Printer Service won a four-year, $450,000 contract with an agriculture and construction equipment consolidator in western Canada. Additionally, longtime Xerox agent Professional Business Products (PBP) signed a four-year, $1.5 million contract renewal with the largest hospital in southern West

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Art Post · 6/12/1810:58 PM

, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. For more information, visit www.epsonrobots.com About Epson Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, watches and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and

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Art Post · 6/14/1811:25 PM

options and the intuitive user interface, this printer makes high-mix printing much easier than traditional thermal heat transfer printers, giving users more time to focus on important tasks.” The i5100 printer benefits include: Simple setting changes. The intuitive touchscreen allows you to quickly and easily change settings on your printer. Full-performance printing. This printer provides all the essential features you need for high-performance printing. Intelligent Print (IP) technology. Take the

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Art Post · 6/19/1810:03 PM

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