This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago

Art Post · 9/10/1410:46 PM

available for graphic communication professionals at Graph Expo 14 from September 28 - October 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Under the theme of "The Winner's Circle," Konica Minolta booth #1231 will feature the #10 Konica Minolta Chevrolet Corvette Dallara DP. Graph Expo attendees will be able to see the car, meet the race team and have photos taken, which will be printed and finished using Konica Minolta's latest technologies. "Konica Minolta invites all Graph Expo 14 attendees to witness The

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Art Post · 9/8/1410:37 PM

NORWALK, Conn.— Xerox has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Print and Document Services 2014 Hardcopy Vendor Analysis [1] for the fourth time. The report highlights Xerox’s innovative services and approach to workflow and industry solutions made possible by its three stage managed print services (MPS) strategy – assess and optimize , secure and integrate , and automate and simplify . Xerox’s demonstrated toolset for document workflow assessment was noted

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Art Post · 9/9/1410:21 PM

activities related to device management with proactive alerts that signal toner and ink replenishment or service needs. PageConnect also provides historical and predictive data that partners can offer their clientele. An online QuickQuote tool calculates current print costs and can help forecast future spend while the Xerox Business Intelligence Portal provides performance and service metrics, allowing service providers to recommend cost-saving adjustments. Partners can capitalize on Xerox’s

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Art Post · 9/12/1411:45 PM

assessment services and managed IT services from Konica Minolta. In an effort to help Amerinet members comply with the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule and HITECH regulations, Konica Minolta's assessment services will evaluate healthcare organizations' technical vulnerabilities, establish a baseline for compliance and build a timeline to address deficiencies. "The agreement with Amerinet aligns with Konica Minolta's strategy to deliver expanded value to the health-care industry as it undergoes

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Art Post · 9/9/1410:16 PM

would put them on glass and then ask what size they would like to enlarge of reduce the image. With print shops they would breakout this proportional wheel scale to tell us the percentage of enlargement that they wanted. They would then break out the ruler to see if the size was to scale, and then the really anal buyers would break out a loop and check out the dot pattern of the image! OMG!!! All in all, we had have a lot of fun demonstrating the Minolta 450Z and made a boat load of sales

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Art Post · 9/15/1412:14 PM

, services and solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com . | About Ricoh | Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,236 billion yen (approx. 21.7 billion USD). The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and

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Art Post · 9/10/1410:42 PM

MELVILLE, N.Y.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introducedthe imageFORMULA DR-M1060, a new ledger-sized document scanner.Featuring a versatile, space-saving design and capable of handling largeolumes of paperwork, this scanner helps improve the efficiency ofinformation management and streamlines workflows in multiple industries,including professional and technical services, legal services, financialservices, healthcare, and construction. “Speed of

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Art Post · 9/10/1410:48 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers are proud of our relationship with with Toshiba as their product line and service level fits very well with our objectives," said Ryan Huzjak , director of partnerships and sales with the Pittsburgh Steelers. "We know we can count on Toshiba to deliver championship quality service at any time." At Heinz Field, Steelers employees are utilizing Toshiba multifunction printers in the marketing department, ticket office and in the press box to print such game day information as player

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Art Post · 9/11/1410:31 PM

Canon Solutions America's initiatives centered on boosting customers' profitability. "At Canon Solutions America, we're committed to developing industry-leading resources that help ensure the success of our customers and our customers' clients," said Francis A. McMahon, vice president, Marketing, Production Print Solutions division of Canon Solutions America. "'The Designers' Guide for Inkjet' will help create a more seamless workflow between an agency or in-house designer and a printer, thus

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Art Post · 9/11/1410:37 PM

Ridgefield Park, NJ – September 10, 2014 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today launched a new global marketing campaign designed to showcase the company’s latest innovations in printing solutions that help businesses work smarter. The campaign showcases Samsung’s newest lineup of multifunction printers, including the world’s first and only printer with the Android platform built in, to showcase how they provide the flexibility needed to make everything a business does smarter. “Our

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txeagle24 · 9/8/143:47 PM

I would absolutely disagree. Whether or not a machine is easy-to-use is a huge factor for most customers, at least ones that listen to input from their users and don't just go with whatever is the fastest cheapest. I've sold a lot of Ricoh equipment to displace Xerox or Konica Minolta systems that customers thought was too hard to use. If a UI is flashy but difficult to navigate for users, it offers no redeeming value, but if it has sizzle, intuitive makes user interaction simple, it's a huge

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jswinberlin · 9/8/142:26 PM

I have a weird situation where a customer had a Savin C9120 from us and upgraded to the MPC2003. Not long after install they began having issues where the computers were saying the printer was offline and they could not print. Restarting the print spooler seemed to resolve the issue. Mostly Windows 8 machines but they were printing fine to the other model in the past. I called the hotline and they told me to uncheck SNMP status enabled in the TCP/IP port configuration on the computers. Since

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Art Post · 9/14/1410:00 PM

the month, the quarter or the year when we need to leave no stone unturned. The more we prospect, the more sales we'll sign. When it comes to price, I think in this day and age there are some deals where we'llbe able to hold margin and other deals that we won't or can't. Identifying which deals we can and can't will help you close more deals. -=Good Selling=-

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Art Post · 9/8/1410:40 PM

Increase Sales with Innovative New Fiery FS150 Pro Features for the Canon imagePRESS C800/C700 Digital Press The imagePRESS Server F200/G100 for the Canon ® imagePRESS ® Color Digital Presses are the first to ship with the new Fiery FS150 Pro software and hardware. This latest Fiery technology gives you a competitive edge with new features your customers will want and helps them: Maximize Productivity. Fiery Command WorkStation ® 5.5 lets users take advantage of server-based automated

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Art Post · 9/15/149:10 PM

EFI Expands its European Print and Packaging MIS/ERP Footprint by Acquiring DiMS! organizing print FREMONT, California -- September 15, 2014 -- EFI ™ (Nasdaq:EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that it has acquired substantially all the assets of DiMS! organizing print, a developer of comprehensive MIS/ERP systems for print and packaging companies. Based in Lichtenvoorde, The Netherlands, and founded in 1986, DiMS! offers multi-language

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Art Post · 9/15/149:40 PM

new car.Choose colors, choose options, choose delivery and even place an order. Scott stated that car dealerships are a prime example because of the high turnover of sales people!. I thought, dang, we have the same turnover or more in the copier business. I thought the keynote address was informative and gave dealers options for diversification. -=Good Selling=-

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Salvatore · 9/8/144:24 AM

great stuff. have you any tips on hpw to actually approach new clients?

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yeti · 9/8/142:55 PM

Originally Posted by SalesServiceGuy: The obvious question is can it print to an iOS device? I get many more requests to print from an iPhone/iPad than an Android device x50. That will change soon, Samsung is making more and more headway into the B2B market.

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Art Post · 9/8/1410:43 PM

” technology. One of the very first EFI customers to operate this new printer, Gregg Kruse, owner of the FASTSIGNS franchise in Gladstone, Mo., can print backlit displays and full-color aluminum composite street signs more efficiently because the printer does not require swapping out inks to run jobs that require white. “ The EFI H1625 is faster than our last hybrid printer and it prints more accurately ,” Kruse said. “ I know other businesses that have white ink capabilities on their printers

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txeagle24 · 9/8/149:01 AM

I prefer RightFax. OpenText has an embedded connector that works with Ricoh MFPs.

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txeagle24 · 9/8/149:04 AM

There is a Samsung Mobile Printing app in the iTunes AppStore that would allow users to do this. Most manufacturers have their own apps for both iOS Andriod at this point. It doesn't look like these new models are AirPrint compatible yet, but I'm sure Samsung is working on it with Apple since they have a number of previous models that do work with AirPrint.

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GIntel · 9/10/148:18 PM

This was a big acquisition, but I've barely heard a peep from Ricoh about its plans and activities for mindSHIFT. Any chatter from Ricoh about IT Services or mindSHIFT through dealer channels? Thanks! - Jake

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Art Post · 9/10/1411:05 PM

might be surprised about what you learn from them. John MacInnes runs several businesses, including Print Audit . The newest one is Payroll by Credit Card where they help business owners pay their payroll on their credit card and collect tons of loyalty reward points for themselves.

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EByers · 9/15/1411:26 AM

Which finisher were you using?

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Art Post · 9/15/1411:43 AM

Oh, we had the mulitfolding unit attached and the max finisher not sure of the model number also in Baltimore right now. Will get to you when I return.

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jswinberlin · 9/8/148:38 AM

I have a customer using VOIP and Nextivia. Seems to work well for them.

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Former Member · 9/10/1411:33 PM

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Art Post · 9/8/1410:32 PM

September 8, 2014 Marco, Inc., a leading technology services provider in the United States, announced today that it has purchased Northeast Photocopy Company, Inc. (NEP), a copier and printer company located in Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 38 employees from NEP have joined the Marco team. Marco currently has offices in Eau Claire, La Crosse and Madison and has over 800 employees throughout their 35 locations nationally. This purchase allows Marco to expand its technical expertise and

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Art Post · 9/10/1410:57 PM

around the world a unique educational opportunity to make their businesses more efficient, profitable and competitive. Going forward EFI plans to merge the EFI DirectSmile conference into Connect, which in addition to partner exhibits, includes EFI's most-advanced technologies, such as EFI Wide-Format and VUTEk® printers, EFI Fiery® print workflow products and EFI Productivity Software MIS/ERP, web to print and eCommerce software. Connect 2015 will take place at the Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas, 20-23

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Art Post · 9/11/1410:45 PM

Queensland DealerLaunches New Website Berwicks Office Technology proudly announces the launch of their new website, www.berwicksoffice.com.au . Located in Brisbane, Berwicks provides office equipment, managed print services and document solutions to companies across Queensland. "We wanted a web presence that positioned our dealership as a value-added provider," said Warren Redhead, Managing Director of Berwicks. "The new website gives visitors a picture of everything we can do for them

Salvatore · 9/8/144:05 AM

The only feature Iam disappointed with, is the low speed they have kept. Max 35ppm for colour A3 and 53ppm for B/W A. I was expecting speeds of around 70pp. As for Samsung technology I can say their previous models were already advanced. I come from a 15 years’ experience with Ricoh and found the Samsung machines very interesting and easy to setup with a wide range of options for the users. I look forward to the new models capabilities on which I should be receiving training in about a month or

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Ricoh914 · 9/10/1410:42 PM

Does anyone know what Ricoh will have at the GraphExpo?