Art Post · 8/1/1910:34 AM

Era): Hope Xerox (hoping it works all the time) Lottie Ricoh (we make a lot of copies) Lulu Kyocera (our copier is a loser) Benedict Arnold Toshiba (the copier never works right) Nimrod Sharp (odd name for an odd copier) Owen Savin (we owe a lot of money on this copier) Pleasant Muratec (we like our copier) Zebulon Xerox (it's our prized copier) Newton Ricoh (we just got it) August Kyocera (the month the new copier was purchased) Merlin Toshiba (our system is amazing) Avis KonicaMinolta

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Art Post · 8/7/191:44 PM

companies to drive connections and bring diversity and innovation to the workplace. Ringwood’s internal and external human resources efforts have demonstrated great success in attracting and retaining talent for Konica Minolta through demographic shifts and technological transformations. As a result, candidate flow has tripled since January, when Ringwood began her initiative to modernize the company’s online media presence and engage its workforce to promote the company culture and their personal

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Art Post · 8/7/1910:00 PM

customers. "This award-winning application demonstrates the many possibilities for the commercial print world with inkjet technology, and specifically the Océ ProStream," said Francis McMahon , Executive Vice President, Production Print Solutions at Canon Solutions America. "We were excited to see how well this print sample fared in a contest that included both offset and other digitally printed applications. The catalog allows commercial printers to see for themselves that digitally printed samples

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Art Post · 8/7/191:47 PM

." Texas Document Solutions will retain its other locations in Waco , Lufkin , Tyler and Bryan under the current leadership of owner Randy Davidson . About Sharp Sharp Business Systems is the direct sales division of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, which markets Sharp's full line of multifunction printers (MFPs)/Copiers, Network Printers, and professional display products including the AQUOS BOARD ® interactive display system. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is

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Art Post · 8/6/1911:54 AM

I've had a few calls in the last few days about the KM 1rate program reeling it's ugly head again. We shared some documents about a year ago, however I'm hearing that some of the talking points we used to shoot down the program are not legit anymore. Again this is hearsay and no one can confirm. Does anyone have a new set of KM 1Rate lease docs or can any clarify what has changed? Can anyone help? Art

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Art Post · 8/6/1910:00 PM

Ten Commandments of Selling Copiers Thou shall honor thy the client Thou shall always be prospecting Thou shall always be educating the client Remember that if you don’t know the answer to a question, then tell the client you will get back to them Thou shall not tell false truths Thou shall always have a great work ethic Remember that ours is not a 9-5 job Thou shall always be educating thy self Thou shall be a great listener Thou shall always walk and speak with a great attitude Note from Art

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TML · 8/1/1910:47 AM

copiers as she/her and his printers are he/him. No idea, have never questioned why but think it's hilarious!

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Art Post · 8/5/1910:02 PM

-plant, and transactional printers, the imagePRESSC850 is equipped to handle a variety of media options, including heavier, coated, or textured stock at an outstanding level of reliability and performance. Providing fast turnaround, the imagePRESS C850 has print speeds of up to 85 letter-size images per minute, duplex, long-sheet printing for paper up to 30 inches. It also features new in-line finishing options like multi-function die punching, creasing, and booklet trimming, as well as the new

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Art Post · 8/6/1910:36 AM

Sharp Announces 13 New Monochrome Multifunction Printers That Join Award-Winning MFP Product Family New lineup includes eleven workgroup models that support 11" x 17" and two desktop models that support letter-legal, all leveraging Sharp's latest technology Photos (1) MONTVALE, N.J. , Aug. 6, 2019 / PRNewswire / --Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announces 11 new Advanced and Essentials Series workgroup MFPs, as well

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SalesServiceGuy · 8/1/1911:43 AM

10 years ago, I sold two 45 cpm colour copiers to one law firm both located in the same copier room. I named them Bert Ernie and even put stickers for the same on each copier. The grouchy law firm after about a month asked me to remove the stickers and give each copier an IT asset name. They found it difficult to relate to a copier with a name. I have not named copiers since.

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Art Post · 8/7/191:50 PM

MALVERN, Pa. , Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today announced the culmination of a multi-year investment in empowering its own digital workplaces across the U.S., unveiling two new facilities, including a new U.S. headquarters. These new facilities will be equipped with Ricoh's next-generation collaboration and productivity solutions, such as unified communications systems (UCS) , intelligent multifunction printers (MFPs) , interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs) and projectors

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Art Post · 8/2/1910:45 AM

. , Inc. "This award reflects Canon's commitment to offering solutions built to bring innovative technology to the professional digital printing market, specifically to commercial print service providers." Leveraged with Océ multi-level technology, the award-winning solution provides sharper details, smoother half tones and economized ink usage. The Océ-developed set of ColorGrip and polymer pigment inks creates exciting, vibrant colors built to leave a lasting impression. Eliminating room for

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Art Post · 8/5/199:57 PM

, digitizing data and deploying a workflow tool that ensures efficient access to information. With this in mind, Canon's whitepaper, " Three Steps to Enable Automation and Cost Savings ," examines best practices that insurers should consider to help solve these challenges and ensure that their digital transformation initiatives can move forward. The approach is generally comprised of three phases: Phase One: Consider an assessment of current state workflows using common Six-Sigma techniques. With this

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Art Post · 8/6/1910:23 PM

: 6971 ) ( https://global.kyocera.com/ ), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, solar power generating systems, printers, copiers and mobile phones. During the year ended

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Jason H · 8/1/1910:51 AM

I have a customer who names their 75ppm color system Big Mama on the network. Every time an alert comes through to their IT it says Big Mama needs toner or whatever is going on.

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Art Post · 8/2/1910:47 AM

MELVILLE, N.Y. , Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Canon Solutions America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. , Inc.,has announced that Intellus has completed the installation of the first Océ ProStream digital inkjet press to operate on the East Coast. As part of an expansion plan to grow its digital direct mail printing and mailing capabilities, Intellus has invested $8 million in new high-speed production inkjet printing and finishing equipment. The Océ ProStream continuous-feed, high

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Art Post · 8/2/199:50 PM

OSAKA -- Kyocera will relocate production of U.S.-bound copiers and multifunction printers to Vietnam from China, the Japanese manufacturer said Friday, in a move designed to avoid U.S. tariffs. "We will switch production between Chinese facilities and Vietnamese facilities," Kyocera President Hideo Tanimoto told reporters. All-in-one printers made in China are mainly shipped to the U.S., while those built in Vietnam are usually destined for Europe. The decision comes after months of

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One X Tech · 8/6/193:43 AM

, intriguing headlines to displaying your benefits the right way, your website needs to contain all information essential for your target audience to make their decision. So, what do you need to know about driving sales and how to prepare your website for it? Stay tuned as in this article, we bring you all the answers. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Five-step strategy Starting with SEO Focusing on Social Selling Engaging customers through email marketing Delivering same-quality experience on various devices

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Art Post · 8/2/1910:24 PM

August 02, 2019 02:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time KYOTO, Japan--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Kyocera Corporation (TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2019 (“the first quarter” or “FY20-Q1”), as summarized below. Complete details are available at: https://global.kyocera.com/ir/library/f_results.html Consolidated Results of Operations: Three Months Ended June 30 Unit: Millions (except percentages and per-share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30

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Art Post · 8/5/199:58 PM

Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2019. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A. , sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. † Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Neither Canon Inc. nor Canon U.S.A

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Art Post · 8/5/1910:33 PM

I recently read that Ricoh Corp gross profit dropped 5.2% which brought the gross profit to 184 billion yen. That 184 billion yen converts to $1,726,288,000 US dollars. I just find it amazing with all of the concerns about printing that this is an incredible number for one quarter.

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Art Post · 8/6/199:29 PM

Canon U.S.A. (Melville, NY) announced the availability of two EFIFierypowered digital front ends (DFEs) for the newly launched imagePRESS C910/C810/C710/C710CA color digital presses –the imagePRESS Server H350 and G250. According to a statement released by Canon U.S.A., "these DFEs combine the imagePRESS’s superb print quality, high performance, new production capabilities and excellent productivity with EFI’s innovative, scalable and integrated platform, Fiery system software FS350 Pro and

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Art Post · 8/7/191:43 PM

they’re rolling out national programs are significant, and the graphics are easy to install .” For these clients, IAC’s new VUTEk FabriVU 520 printer will deliver faster and better quality than the shop previously could provide. The printer is a highly productive, robust solution designed for 24/7 operation. Its aqueous inks deliver four-color printing in a wide color gamut with deep saturation up to an ultra-high resolution of 2,400 dpi. This workhorse produces print at a maximum speed of 4,800

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Art Post · 8/7/191:46 PM

Have you ever had a conversation with somebody and afterward thought about what you should have said differently, or not at all? Most people have, and you’d be hard pressed to find a person who doesn’t have regrets over something that came out of their mouth at one point or another. Salespeople are no exception, and there’s nothing like a lost deal to force you to go over a conversation and pick it apart, convincing yourself that if only you had said this one thing, or not said this other thing

Art Post · 8/5/1910:22 PM

From a recent clip, it seems that Xerox wants to dispose top Fujifil execs for their on going court battle. I didn't realize that the fine for backing out of the Fujifilm deal is $1 Billion dollars. I guess there will be more to come on this, Can you imagine if Xerox lost?

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Art Post · 8/7/199:54 PM

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Toshiba Corp ( 6502.T ) reported on Wednesday a 10-fold jump in first-quarter operating profit as it stepped up cost cuts across divisions, but the profit missed analyst estimates. The Japanese conglomerate has been consolidating factories, cutting jobs, revamping the procurement method to compensate for the loss of the prized chip business, sold last year to plug a multi-billion-dollar balance sheet hole left by the collapse of its U.S. nuclear power unit. Toshiba

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SalesServiceGuy · 8/2/198:39 AM

. They have been selling via the GSA for many years plus at all state and municipal levels. With the US China trade war seemingly prepared to ratchet up with another 10% tariff on Sept 01 to cover virtually all imports from China (copier/ printer products are already subject to a 25% tariff), there is no end in sight until potentially after the 2020 Presidential elections (if a China friendly Democratic President is elected). In my experience with the DND, most purchases are made by local staff

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Art Post · 8/5/1910:03 PM

Wow, that's awesome. Canon has some awesome devices

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Jason H · 8/7/1911:28 AM

Old Glory posted: Advanced Systems is why I am in this business and have been for 38 years. It was Mel Kubicek then who talked me in to coming to work for them selling 3M copiers. Dave's Bio says that he joined Advanced Systems 30 years ago so I had moved on to Kansas City by the time he came on board. @Old Glory Advanced and Dave have been instrumental in our success with Canon. When we first became a dealer we were overwhelmed with the programs, rebates, trade in credits and what to use with

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Larry Levine · 8/4/199:22 AM

salespeople leverage these tools to help them gain visibility without working on increasing their value, they'll get vetted out of potential sales opportunities. Visibility before Value = Vetted THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES We've heard the phrase, 'sales is an activity game' but all of these tools have shed a massive spotlight on the sales community. The masses out there are shouting right back at salespeople, "Where's the beef?" Sales enablement tools help sales teams get visible but the real question I

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Art Post · 8/7/191:36 PM

TLMI will be holding the association’s 14th technical summit, rebranded as printTHINK, September 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. printTHINK brings together industry thought leaders and attendees to network, learn and discuss the topics at the forefront of the North American label and narrow web packaging market. This year’s sessions will take attendees through a wide range of topics that address the central day-to-day issues converters and industry suppliers face, in

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Art Post · 8/7/191:39 PM

enable continued profitable growth for the Indigo customers, including security labels, shrink sleeves, and pouches," said Alon Bar-Shany, general manager, HP Indigo. A focal point of the stand will be the HP Indigo 8000 Digital Press, the most productive narrow-web press printing at 262ft (80m) per minute. This will run in line with the ABG Fast Track die, demonstrating how to save money with analogue to HP Indigo conversion. The HP Indigo 6900 Digital Press, the world’s best-selling digital

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Art Post · 8/7/191:41 PM

-to-roll CMYK digital toner hybrid press About Mark Andy Inc. Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, it supplies leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the

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Art Post · 8/2/1910:43 AM

Oki Australia is launching two new toner-based label printers: the Pro 1040 CMYK and Pro 1050 CMYK + white, which are aimed at the burgeoning craft food and beverage markets. The LED printers will be available through Labelpower and Gulmen Engineering, and will be on the PrintEx stands. New from Oki: Jeremy de Silva (left) with colour label printing for inhouse or short runs Jeremy de Silva, marketing manager at Oki Australia said, "The Pro1040 and Pro1050 narrow-format label printers have

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Art Post · 8/2/1910:49 AM

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sharp Corp reported a lower-than-expected quarterly operating profit, as an escalating trade war between the United States and China dampened demand for its electronics devices and television sets. The trade dispute, punctuated by tit-for-tat import tariffs spanning industries, has slowed demand for consumer electronics worldwide, hitting both Sharp and its Taiwanese parent Foxconn, the world's largest contract manufacturer. Sharp, which makes sensors, camera modules and

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Art Post · 8/5/199:56 PM

customers need to worry about when they use Epson SurePress or ColorWorks digital label printers to print their labels." For additional information about Epson's SurePress line of digital label presses and Epson ColorWorks on-demand color label printers, visit www.DuraFastLabel.com . About Epson Epson is a global technology leader that manufactures color inkjet printers and digital label printing systems as well as projectors, watches, and industrial robots. With more than 81,000 employees, Epson is