This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

Art Post · 1/17/1910:03 PM

industrial and commercial print solutions.Konica Minoltahas been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 11 consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on theForbes 2017 America's Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recentlynamed the company a finalist in the IT Software category. KonicaMinolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for six consecutive years. It partners with its clients to give shape

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Art Post · 1/23/198:21 PM

consultancy, publishes this annual syndicated study, which examines clients’ relationships with 822 brands in 90 categories. According to the 2019 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, Konica Minolta has been recognized for Brand Loyalty in the “MFP Office Copier,” (multifunction printer), category. Brand Keys’ 24th annual Customer Loyalty Engagement Index and research consultancy identifies brands that are best able to engage clients by meeting or exceeding their expectations, thereby creating

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Art Post · 1/16/1911:14 PM

seriousness of the print quality for now. This existing client has many wide format ink based printers (can't tell you anymore), I explained that wide format printers only have two consumables which is ink and printheads, correct? Both agreed and I then went to explain how the print process works with laser based MFPs. I went into depth about how the process works for printing and then explained the major consumable components of the MFP. The last component I spoke about was the color transfer

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:20 PM

, support/manage, and review, Canon's approach to Managed Document Services (MDS) is utilized throughout all the services and has been acknowledged as a successful methodology through this high ranking. From the printed page to the electronic document, Canon MDS provides a portfolio of custom services to help achieve business goals for improved serviceability, support and information accessibility. "Canon's broad solutions and services portfolio combined with its team of subject matter experts

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Art Post · 1/21/199:12 PM

close the deal. The ability to perform mobile printing provides the convenience of meeting client needs. Mobile printing, in the past, was fraught with difficulties. This was mainly because sending a document from a mobile device to a network printer was at best complicated. One could not even guarantee that documents of different file formats could be printed without any issues. A lot has changed in the last decade or so. Thanks to Kyocera mobile printing technology, you can print photos, pdfs

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Art Post · 1/23/198:42 PM

, Vice President of Commercial Printing, Commercial and Industrial Printing Group, Ricoh Europe. “It supports our continuous drive to ensure PSPs are always in the best position possible to move into new sectors or embrace growing markets.” Smithers Pira completed the migration testing and set-off tests on polypropylene 30 micron film that were applied with self adhesive labels printed using Ricoh’s toner technology. Smithers Pira reported that no significant migration or set-off was observed

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Art Post · 1/21/199:17 PM

45ppm Color Copier MFP and a Winter 2019 Outstanding Achievement in Innovation award for Ricoh Intelligent Scanning. Much of Ricoh's value-add to both direct customers and dealers is based on tailored, scalable solutions that grow with each business to meet its unique needs," said George Mikolay , Keypoint Intelligence's Associate Director of Copiers/Production. "Dynamic Workplace Intelligence, and specifically RICOH Always Current Technology, takes that approach to the next level, giving

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Art Post · 1/22/1910:25 PM

prints at a rate of 45 pages per minute offering scanning, copying, finishing, faxing and mobile printing support. The device is the first in a series to feature Ricoh’s new Always Current Technology, ensuring the technical capabilities of its products evolve in parallel with changing customer needs. David Sweetnam, Director of Research and Lab Services EMEA/Asia for Buyers Lab, says: “Ricoh’s commitment to empowering digital workplaces and building the tools to make it a reality are two of the

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Art Post · 1/21/199:00 AM

Wide Format Technology Update -The New Canon TM Series Wide Format Technical Series Having just completed one of our most successful quarters ever, I can confidently say that one of the main reasons for our sales success in Q4 was the new Canon TM Series printers and MFP systems. This series was introduced by Canon to replace the very successful 78x series which had anchored the Canon iPF wide format line for the last number of years. The 78x series was overdue to be replaced and the resellers

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Art Post · 1/23/198:48 PM

; Aberdeen Fabrics; Berger Textiles; Duplo; Enfocus; Esko; Highcon; Kodak; Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.; Lubrizol; MBM Corporation; OneVision; The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation; Print Speak; Printing United; Progress Software Corp.; Ricoh Americas Corp.; RISO; SpencerMetrics; Xerox and Zünd.

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:22 PM

Verification) smart cards is important for multifactor authentication of secure print jobs. The company's solution is also HSPD-12 compliant. PrinterLogic developed a vendor-agnostic card reader that can be added to any existing network printer, allowing agencies to implement a CAC/PIV solution for their entire printer fleet without other modifications, or the need to replace perfectly good printers. "PrinterLogic's serverless CAC/PIV printing architecture works with any network printer, and overcomes

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Art Post · 1/22/1910:34 PM

Commercial Solutions; Aberdeen Fabrics; Berger Textiles; Duplo; Enfocus; Esko; Highcon; Kodak™; Konica Minolta® Business Solutions U.S.A.; Lubrizol; MBM Corporation; OneVision; The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation; Print Speak; Printing United; Progress® Software Corp.; Ricoh® Americas Corp.; RISO; SpencerMetrics; Xerox® and Zünd®. Image Caption: EFI CEO Bill Muir at Connect 2019's opening keynote AboutEFI EFI™ is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the

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Martin Hofman · 1/18/196:44 AM

Now Ricoh introduces the new IM Series, Copier Solution Shop follows with a complete range of Locks and Solutions. For info please check www.solutionconfigurator.com and for ordering go to www.copiersolutionshop.com

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:09 PM

). XBS is a provider of business technology solutions. Its companies sell and service document management systems, including printers, multifunction devices and copiers, network integration services and software solutions. “XBS is an important piece of our growth strategy, as we continue to penetrate the lucrative and growing SMB market,” said Mike Feldman , president, Xerox Americas Operations. “By better leveraging the strengths of XBS and sharing best practices in areas such as software and IT

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Art Post · 1/23/198:35 PM

Interesting press release but WTF is Digital Copiers Drawings? Is it wide format or something else?

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:11 PM

Copier paper is a light-weight paper that is used for writing, copying, or printing in commercial as well as consumer applications. Copier paper is an uncoated free sheet grade which could be used even in place of printing paper. Copier paper is obtained from virgin and recycled pulp. Recycle pulp is greatly used for obtaining copier paper by leading copier paper manufacturers such as Nippon Paper, Nine Dragons Paper, and Domtar Corporation. There are several developments witnessed in the

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:24 PM

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB) January 17, 2019 Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices, has released the VersaSTUDIO BT-12 – an affordable direct-to-garment desktop printer ideal for printing directly on cotton-based products. The new VersaSTUDIO BT-12 makes printing directly on cotton* apparel and accessories easy, efficient, and cost-effective. With the BT-12, users can print full-color graphics, including photos, logos and text, directly on T-shirts

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:30 PM

As a result of the impact of the US-China trade war , the Japanese company has opted to move its production line out of the country in order to help reduce costs. As The Epoch Times reports , on 5 January 2019 Ricoh revealed that it would be relocating its printer production facilities from Shanghai and Shenzhen to a factory in Thailand, hoping to “restart production” there within two months. The reason for the move, given by an anonymous employee, was “cost-effectiveness.” However, Ricoh is

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SalesServiceGuy · 1/18/199:33 PM

also a big reason for the withdrawal of a large number of foreign investors amid China’s economic downturn.” The world is beginning to see China as an increasingly inhospitable place to do business. This includes the copier/ printer business as noted above by Ricoh. Lexmark is a 100% Chinese corporation at least 5% owned by the Chinese gov't. As a Canadian, China has wrongfully imprisoned two citizens and sentenced a 3rd Canadian to be executed. China has made at least two overt trade threats

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:05 PM

extraction. The Pick Awards honor the most impressive solutions reviewed by BLI during the evaluation period, and they are given in several categories. Other Winter Pick award recipients include Canon, Konica Minolta, and Xerox. “What an honor that PaperVision Capture has been recognized for the fourth time as a ‘Pick’ award winner by Buyer's Laboratory!” said HK Bain, CEO of Digitech Systems. “As the pace of business increases, it is important for companies to access the value in their information and

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:07 PM

MELVILLE, NY,Jan 15, 2019–With automated workflows a standard goal of enterprises undergoing digital transformation, Canon USA, Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the availability of IRISPowerscan for use across Canon’s wide solutions portfolio. Utilizing the I.R.I.S. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon) platform along with Canon’s product portfolio, software, and services, IRISPowerscan can be optimized to work in both vertical and horizontal business processes to

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Art Post · 1/20/198:56 PM

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Art Post · 1/21/1912:24 PM

Here's a link for everyone https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/p...n-printer/_/R-418292 These are the Ricoh-USA web site, however nothing on config page yet

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Art Post · 1/21/1912:37 PM

odd, this is the url for Ricoh Aficio League config https://ricohconfigurator.com/ nothing there for the new IMC series. Yet when you go here https://ricohconfigurator.com/...model=IM_C3000_C3500 the new IMC series is available

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Jason H · 1/21/1910:38 AM

I am pretty impressed with these machines. Have placed a few in the field and what a nice change from the old 400/500if. I am now looking forward to a color version. That could really be a game changer.

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:26 PM

Since 1980, Label Press said it has provided printed labels and tags as well as packing house solutions to the Australasian fresh produce industry. The company has partnered with LABELPAC, a company focused on fruit labeling technology and PLU labeling systems, to launch different options to PLU labeling requirements for the Australasian and New Zealand market. Label Press shared that it will use LABELPAC’s MOTOHEAD™ PLU labeler, which prints and applies labels that they claim are eco-friendly

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gap · 1/23/191:25 PM

Can anyone share the MSRP or dealer pricing for Sharp's MFP Voice Solution (Amazon Alexa)?

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Art Post · 1/16/1911:24 PM

Fisher I'm with you! I too had many accounts taken by Ricoh Direct who low balled price so low that some clients thought we were robbing them. After years of poor service and support I was able to get a few of then back

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Art Post · 1/21/199:20 PM

can't wait read more about these devices!

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Martin Hofman · 1/21/191:43 AM

In Europe they will certainly use the 'old' numbers again, but now with IM (Intelligent Multifunctional) in front of it. Probably the same in the US. Locks and Solutions are already available for these machines.

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SalesServiceGuy · 1/18/1910:17 PM

I am interested in your thoughts and data points that can confirm or deny that Lexmark OEM toner and OEM imaging unit yields tend to be, in the real world, often well below expected stated volumes. A real profit killer in cpc and MPS contracts.

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Larry Levine · 1/20/199:54 AM

blogs, published over 50 articles and have spoken at events all over the United States, Canada and Australia. I've worked with sales leaders and their teams throughout the United States, Australia and Canada. I've infused excitement and proof that social integrated into the sales process does work if done from the heart. "I like to consider myself the biggest excuse remover out there!" SELLING FROM THE HEART September of 2018, Selling From the Heart... How Your Authentic Self Sells You was launched

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Art Post · 1/23/198:26 PM

FUJIFILM RECEIVES ALUMINUM TARIFF TAX EXCLUSIONS Hanover Park, Ill., January 23, 2019 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announces tariff tax exclusions on its aluminum offset printing plates, currently making it the only major printing plate manufacturer in the U.S. to earn exclusion. Fujifilm has proactively worked with industry associations and the Federal Government to address the unintended consequences of the tariffs applied to the sales of aluminum offset

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Art Post · 1/23/198:30 PM

versions of EFI’sProductivity Suites , the print and packagingindustries’ leading end-to-end business and productionworkflow software offerings. For long-time Connect participants such as Heeter , a Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based commercial printing business that uses EFI’s Midmarket Print Suite MIS/ERP workflow software and EFI Fiery ® digital front ends, Connect is a must-attend annual event, one that challenges employees and managers to conceptualize creative solutions for streamlined

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Art Post · 1/23/198:39 PM

starting in February. Both scanners include a three-year limited warranty with an Advance Exchange program featuring Next-Business-Day Replacement 8 . For more information and availability, please visit www.epson.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

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Art Post · 1/17/1910:12 PM

their technology provider.” This is Marco’s seventh acquisition in the past year. In November, the company expanded to the East Coast with its purchase of Phillips Office Solutions, a copier/printer and document management solutions company headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Marco now has 1,430 employees and serves more than 35,000 customers from its 64 locations nationally. “Marco is a high-performing company that is committed to excellence and outstanding customer service,” said Roy Vande

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Art Post · 1/21/199:09 PM

for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS such as net income. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as gross profit less selling, general and administrative expenses, and corresponds to income before income tax, depreciation and amortization, finance expenses, change in fair value of contingent consideration, transaction costs for acquisitions and other non-operating expenses. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important indicator as it excludes certain items that are non-cash

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Art Post · 1/16/1911:26 PM

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB) January 15, 2019 Altec, a leader in enterprise document management and process automation solutions, today announced that the company will be participating as a premier sponsor at SWK Technologies’ Empower Southwest User Conference January 16. The one-day event in Tempe, Arizona will provide SWK’s Sage 100 customers with the latest in process automation and transformational technologies for your business. Warren D’Avirro, Midwest Sales Director for Altec will be