This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

Art Post · 12/11/189:59 PM

Approved the purchase of a new Konica-Minolta copier and service contract for the administration office from Graphic Enterprises Office Solutions at a cost of $4,700 with $71 a month for the service contract. Graphic Enterprises will dispose of the current 2009 copier.

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Art Post · 12/11/189:36 PM

workflow processes . “Loffler has an in-depth understanding of the power and flexibility delivered by the uniFLOW platform, which has helped deliver bespoke and advanced solutions to its customers for all their printing and scanning needs,” said Karsten Huster, President/CEO of NT-ware. In addition to secure workflow process software and services, Loffler Companies partners with leading multifunctional copier and printer manufacturers such as Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, HP and Lexmark

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Art Post · 12/12/1810:10 PM

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Toshiba America Business Solutions today announces it has earned Better Buys ’ Q4 2018 Editor’s Choice Award for the company’s recently-introduced e-STUDIO™5015AC series of multifunction printers (MFPs). Toshiba’s five next-generation MFPs received the trusted authority in office equipment’s top honor after outperforming similar color, high-volume, multifunction printers in side-by-side comparisons. Better Buys testers especially appreciated the e

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Art Post · 12/11/189:47 PM

MELVILLE, N.Y. - December 11, 2018 - Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CanonU.S.A., Inc., celebrated a milestone for BR Printers , a leader in digital and book printing, as they reached more than 10 million impressions in one month on the Océ VarioPrint i300 inkjet press. Based in Silicon Valley, BR Printers has become one of the top providers of production print nationwide by maintaining an innovative, entrepreneurial mindset throughout the industry's evolution. The

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Art Post · 12/11/189:56 PM

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 11, 2018-- Keypoint Intelligence affirms Toshiba America Business Solutions ’ commitment to innovation by presenting a 2019 Buyers Lab Pick Award to the tech company’s Elevate ™ MFP customization platform. Toshiba’s new Elevate 2.0 is a cloud-based platform for personalizing the user interface of Toshiba’s e-STUDIO ™ multifunction printers (MFPs) by adding functionality, automating common and sophisticated tasks, promoting commonly used features and

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Art Post · 12/13/1810:13 PM

across 30+ models in Sharp's multifunction printer lineup, and add exciting new features for conversational AI, cloud integration and security enhancements. The new MFP Voice feature, powered by Amazon Alexa, enables users to interact with the machine by using simple verbal commands. These new color models also easily integrate with today's complex network environments and offer quick access to an expanded list of cloud services that include Box and Dropbox. Additionally, Adobe Embedded Print

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Art Post · 12/14/1810:43 PM

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Art Post · 12/11/1810:24 PM

front view It’s not often that you can placea Ricoh MP W7100 in the field. In most cases the Ricoh MP W6700SP is more popular because of the lower pricepoint from the Ricoh MP W7100. It’s also about the print speed too. The W7100 will print at ten pages per minute. The Ricoh MP W6700 prints at 6.7 pages per minute. Our existing client had an older Ricoh W2470(owned) and the Ricoh W5140 (end of lease) in place. However, their volume has increased to about twenty thousand square feet a month

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Art Post · 12/13/189:44 PM

more streamlined and secured information sharing, enhanced collaboration and productivity and much more. As part of this strategy, Ricoh has demonstrated innovation and evolution on multiple fronts, from augmented reality options for communicators to reimagined collaboration for modern offices and workstyles. Each year, Best in Biz Awards' entrants span the spectrum, from some of the most recognizable global brands to the most innovative local start-ups. The 8th annual program proved to be a

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Art Post · 12/15/1812:27 AM

year ago and it stuck. I guess we'll just have to wait for some official announcements from Xerox in the upcoming days Those of us in the copier industry understand that only the strong will survive the decline of office printing. There are too many manufacturers competing for a piece of pie that continues to dwindle. In major markets the race to zero frightens even me because I'm seeing cost per page agreements sold to clients that are unsustainable for dealers and direct branches. Along with

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Art Post · 12/11/189:40 PM

and development” and more on selling the four large printers it has introduced for the professional market over the past two years. However, the spokesperson added that the business will nevertheless continue to remain “a huge research-driven company” after the cutbacks and will continue to spend more than €100m (£90m) on RD. The company is reportedly looking toto cut €35m in costs next year under the plans, whichare expected to be further outlined in the coming weeks, with more clarification due

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Art Post · 12/11/189:54 PM

, managed document services and digital signage for businesses of all sizes throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. The company’s award-winning e-STUDIO ™ copiers and printers provide quality performance with the security businesses require. Complementing its hardware offering is a full suite of document workflow, capture and security services including Encompass ™ , the company’s industry-acclaimed Managed Print Services program. Encompass enables clients to print

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Art Post · 12/11/1810:01 PM

their other enterprise systems as well as documents and images directly into their JD Edwards instances by using Canon's technology and solutions that digitize document-based business processes and workflows. The automation of document intensive processes, such as those found in accounts payable and accounts receivable which rely on information from paper and digital invoices, sales orders and other documents, results in clients maximizing their investment in JD Edwards and in increased visibility

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Art Post · 12/13/1810:05 PM

, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo , Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2018 , Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,063 billion yen (approx. 19.4 billion USD ). For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com . © 2018 Ricoh USA , Inc. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies. Contacts: John Greco Ricoh USA , Inc

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Art Post · 12/12/1810:25 PM

A Florida man pleaded guilty to taking part in a scam to cheat Xerox Corp. of millions of dollars in a scam to resell toner for copiers. JasonHaynes entered a guilty plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Rochester to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of filing a false tax return. Haynes was co-owner of a company created in Florida to carry out the scheme, in which that company ordered large quantities of tonerfrom Xerox but resold it to others in violation of their

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Art Post · 12/14/1810:43 PM

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Art Post · 12/12/1810:17 PM

at booth #5533 to see live demonstrations of iColor® Printing Solutions portfolio, including digital label and transfer printers for on-demand production, label finishing systems for label rolls and sheets, specialty toners, transfer media papers and more. For additional information, please contact sales@icolorprint.com or visit www.icolorprint.com .

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Art Post · 12/13/181:21 PM

Today is the day from what I hear that all global and Xerox peeps will be on a call from the mother ship. Heard but cant confirm there will be massive lay-offs. Carl is going to get his way

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Art Post · 12/14/1811:16 PM

Not only employees getting screwed so are Xerox Vendors The layoffs are occurring around the country at Xerox' Global Imaging sites, so the impact is wider than just in Rochester. And now they are not paying vendors within terms, any vendor without contracted terms are being paid in 60-90 days. While at the same time Xerox is pressuring their sales teams to help collect money from their customers. Don't be fooled by John V, anyone below his reverse Robin Hood group of merry men are at risk

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Art Post · 12/12/1810:26 PM

Today, HP Inc. announced a new expansion of account opportunities for U.S. print premier channel partners. Beginning immediately, thousands of Managed Print Services (MPS) Speciality accounts that were previously directly engaged by HP will begin to be made available as premier channel opportunities. The program is a next step in the company’s office printing strategy to concurrently grow contractual and channel this year, while earning incremental market share in both the A3 and A4 categories

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Larry Levine · 12/9/1810:03 AM

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Art Post · 12/10/189:14 PM

throughout Southern California since 1993 with offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Ontario and City of Industry. Our offerings include office equipment from industry leaders including Canon, Ricoh, Sharp and Hewlett Packard, printer fleet management, mailing equipment and award-winning IT support/outsourcing, scanning and workflow solutions and Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems. Top Workplace winners are determined based on employee responses and partners could be from public, private

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Art Post · 12/14/1811:21 PM

and ENX The Week In Imaging. Added Erik Cagle, editorial director of ENX Magazine, "The strength and vitality of this group is a testament to their core values. It seems that every year, as the industry continues to consolidate, our roster of Elite Dealers continues to grow by leaps and bounds. There are many fascinating success stories to be told, and they can be found in our December issue." Benchmark has been named the #1 Xerox sales agency for copiers and laser printers in the nation six

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Art Post · 12/14/1810:43 PM

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Art Post · 12/11/189:44 PM

Interesting report. They will cut RD, cut 300 jobs and still spend 90 million euros on RD. Canon is calling in it's chips to get them profitable

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Art Post · 12/13/181:24 PM

WEBSTER,N.Y. (WHEC) - Xerox is planning a new round of layoffs. A representative for the Rochester Regional Joint Board of Workers Unitedsaid Xerox informed him it will be reducing management staff; union employees will not be affected. Advertisement – Content Continues Below Xerox cut hundreds of jobs back in August. Now, the union confirms it has been informed by the company that a new round of cuts is being rolled out Thursday. So far, company representatives haven’t said anything about the

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Art Post · 12/13/181:25 PM

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Art Post · 12/13/181:28 PM

Webster town supervisor Ron Nesbitt concerned over what he says is talk of huge layoffs at # Xerox today @ SPECNewsROC 1 10:22 AM - Dec 13, 2018

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NC_ACC · 12/13/181:50 PM

Did I mention that COECO (my company) is now an Anchor dealer for Xerox?

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Art Post · 12/14/1811:00 PM

NC_ACC posted: Did I mention that COECO (my company) is now an Anchor dealer for Xerox? Carl What is an "Anchor Dealer" ?

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Art Post · 12/14/1811:07 PM

December 13, 2018 08:28 PM More employees at Webster's struggling Xerox plant went home without jobs as the company executed a new round of layoffs Thursday. The company remained silent on its latest cutbacks but union leaders, local government officials and newly dismissed workers told News10NBCthat numerous employees were let go although none of them could say exactly how many. "It's always nerve-wracking," exclaimed employee Sandy Mele who was not one of those dismissed."I've heard it was

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Art Post · 12/14/1811:19 PM

3 Word Statement: Define cause of Xerox' decline What's your 3 word statement? Here is my: "Unable to adjust"

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Art Post · 12/13/1810:00 PM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiant , an International IT Managed Service provider that offers clients, managed, professional and support services for enterprise IT infrastructure, today announced the addition of IT industry veteran, Mark Whetstone as the company's Managing Partner, VP of Sales Business Development. Mark brings more than 25 years of enterprise IT sales and leadership experience to the role. He will oversee Versiant's sales organization, go-to-market

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Art Post · 12/10/188:56 PM

printing applications.Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.Color-Logic decorative effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed

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GIntel · 12/13/183:39 PM

Heard a rumor that Xerox has an unofficial yield for its fuser kits that provides double the stated yield. Does anyone know about this or have info they can share?

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Art Post · 12/9/189:45 PM

Jason H posted: That’s exactly what I was thinking Art! Who would pay $98,000 for a copy star! I wouldn’t give you $98 for a copy star! Yup, even though he did still the copier, he got screwed on the price

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Art Post · 12/13/181:27 PM

Spectrum News ROC ‏ Verified account @ SPECNewsROC 52m 52 minutes ago One employee we spoke with said he was laid off this morning after 20 years with the company. The full scope of today's layoffs is to be determined. http:// specne.ws/yegZEm?cid=twi tter_SPECNewsROC … # ROC

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