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Armis Announces APEX Manage Program
- announced its Armis Partner Experience (APEX) Manage Program
- partner program for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Detection and Response Providers (MDRs)
- The Armis Asset Intelligence Engine – the world's largest asset knowledgebase – is tracking over three billion devices
directprint.io to attend 2022 CITE Conference
- Will showcase its cloud-based, SaaS print management solution at CITE's largest event of the year
- io has enabled hundreds of schools and districts in North America to revolutionize print management and lower print-related expenses
- io’s serverless print management solution, compatible across Google Workspace and Chromebook, Microsoft Azure AD and Windows environment
Bitdefender and Sharp Partner to Boost Threat Prevention in Multifunction Business Printers
- Bitdefender and Sharp Electronics, have announced a new partnership
- integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp’s A3 multifunction printers (MFPs)
- Bitdefender advanced antimalware technology, scanning all data and files processed on the Sharp A3 MFPs
- Save time and paper when you use Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)
- can sign your digital documents faster and more efficiently. With Dropbox Sign, you have unlimited signing free within Dropbox
CloudScale365 Acquires Priorpoint
- announced the completion of the company's acquisition of Priorpoint, regional service provider located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Priorpoint IT, backup, and disaster recovery needs
Docufree Acquires Document Intelligence Solution Provider DealerDOCX
- acquisition of DealerDOCX, a cloud-based document-management solutions for the automotive industry
ZainTech enters agreement to acquire leading managed cloud provider, BIOS Middle East
- enters into an agreement for the complete acquisition of BIOS Middle East, a regional managed secure cloud provider with a presence in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman
- establishment in 2002, BIOS has served over 300 global and regional customers by offering managed services and cloud solutions with 24x7x365 support
Intrusion Partners with vTech Solution
- announced a partnership with vTech Solution, a Washington D.C.-based managed IT services firm
- will boost the company's current cybersecurity offering through managed and professional services
- vTech Solution offers monitoring, pre-sale, post-sale, installation, complimentary services, and product discovery
- Intrusion, Inc, provides cyber-attack prevention solutions, including zero-days
Lock in on Cyber Security with ARCOA
- customer has a staggered refresh cycle, the value of the equipment can be issued in the form of a credit growing over time
- identifying assets that are usually passed over and often have significant value
Lexmark Enhances Cloud Services with Translation Assistant Solution for Real-Time ...
- announced updates to its Lexmark Cloud Services Platform, including Lexmark Translation Assistant (LTA), a solution that provides real-time document translations services
- can scan documents in the original language using a Lexmark MFP, select the appropriate output language from several choices, and receive a translated* document within minutes
- Lexmark also launched Lexmark Cloud Scan Management, a cloud-based portal, and several upgrades to Lexmark Cloud Print Management
- Scan Management
- Improving the speed of paper-based processes
- Enabling easy conversion of hardcopy paper documents into a digital format
- Scanning documents directly into a cloud-based file-sharing system
- Easily sharing and adjusting documents remotely
- Sharing with complete security in the cloud
Fujitsu Launches 'Fujitsu Computing as a Service' in Japan
- announced that it started to offer “Fujitsu Computing as a Service” (CaaS)
- portfolio to deliver customers access to world-leading computing technologies via the public cloud to the Japanese market
- new cloud services include “Fujitsu Computing as a Service HPC” (hereinafter CaaS HPC) as well as “Fujitsu Computing as a Service Digital Annealer” (hereinafter CaaS Digital Annealer) for developing and running simulations, AI technologies and combinatorial optimization applications.
The launch also includes “Fujitsu Computing as a Service Technical Consulting Services” (hereinafter CaaS Technical Consulting Services) that support the selection of the optimum environment according to the characteristics of customers’ applications and their acceleration
Visioneer launches new brand with first-of-its-kind Visioneer Rabbit PC30dwn Printer/Copier
- announce the launch of the Visioneer® Rabbit™ printer brand
- Visioneer Rabbit printers make the printing process fast, simple and convenient, with a focus on flexible connectivity and easy mobile printing
- monochrome laser Visioneer Rabbit PC30dwn features
- LED print technology
- Up to 30 pages per minute
- USB
- Ethernet
- WiFi connectivity
WISeKey to Extend its Footprint to Gibraltar to Provide
- announced the signing of an agreement with Continent 8 Technologies
- (Continent 8) a global managed hosting, connectivity and security company, to deploy a local node of the WISeKey platform, capable of delivering Trusted Managed Services for digital identity, IoT and NFT-related projects
- WISeKey is a global cybersecurity company currently deploying large scale digital identity ecosystems for people and objects using Blockchain, AI and IoT respecting the Human as the Fulcrum of the Internet
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago
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The countdown is officially underway for our next series of blog titled "This Week in the Copier Industry 20 Year Ago. Even though I started the Print4Pay Hotel back in 2000 it wasn't until 2003 and that we graduated from an Google Blogspot that you see today. Thus each week I've be selected a thread or two from early 2003 and re posting here.
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Success comes home to S. Jersey Copier Dealer!
Art Post (Guest) ·
accounts with 400 of the state's 600 school districts. But in 2004, Stewart was acquired by Global Imaging Systems. This year, Xerox bought Global, which lost the right to sell Savin. KDI "could never get authorized [to sell Savin copiers] because of Stewart," Peach said. Once it did, he said, the company made $350,000 in its first month in South Jersey. KDI also offers products from Okidata, HP, Toshiba and Lexmark. The business was started back in the late '80s by Rick Salcedo, its president and
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Top Copier Equipment Leasing Companies for Office Dealers
Art Post (Guest) ·
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Top Copier Equipment Leasing Companies for Office Dealers I ask you, what do customers hate more when they are dis-satisfied with Office Equipment Leasing Companies? Yep, it us the sales people that put them into a bad lease. Most reps who have been in the business awhile know about some of the pitfalls of a good equipment leasing company and a not so good one. Selling the copier system is only the first part of the process, most customers also look to you for
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Ricoh Wide Format Solution Guru's
Art Post (Guest) ·
I'll admit, maybe I couldn't see the ocean through the fog when I pummeled the new Ricoh W2470 printer over Ricohs pricing. In four recent appointments for wide format, I was asked about color scanning on three occasions. This got me thinking, I don't have an all in one box for wide format color scanning, mono printing and copying. However, not many of my competitors have these either. The OCE TDS 450 combines a scanner and printer along with the Xerox 510DP. I then asked myself why can't I
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imageRUNNER C5068/C5058 and monochrome imageRUNNER 5050 models.
Art Post (Guest) ·
imageRUNNER C5068/C5058 models incorporate Canon’s Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP) technology and support Microsoft Windows Vista environments. The imageRUNNER C5068/C5058 modes can be configured with an optional print controller that enables the device to serve as a network printer. The embedded controller supports PCL 5C/6 and Canon’s proprietary UFR II (Ultra Fast Rendering) technology for exceptional printing performance, as well as option for PostScript3 emulation
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Ricoh's response to HP
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Ricoh's response to HP This document has been archived, you can unlock this document and many others with an elite membership. Please send me an email if you are interested. art@p4photel.com HP4345_MFP_Competitive_Review_Ricoh_FINAL.ppt
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Re: Ricoh Rumor!! New Strategy?
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recieve faxes in 11" and 14". You have to pick one or the other. That really baffles me because you can recieve in both sizes with the 3550 (Sammy 5530), even from the bypass. I guess you can resolve this by fax forwarding to email. But most customers still like to have the real deal in their grimey little hands. You know that old saying about old dogs! The next issue is the one I think alot of my customers are going to complain about. When you try to do a long run of even one document with 14% or
Re: Ricoh Wide Format Solution Guru's
KIP does have the Touch Screen and the ability to copy color original, not plot a file to a Wide Format Ink Jet. With the RATIO Touch Screen Interface & Plotbase|PM, you have many more features: - Use virtually any WF color Scanner - Add many more WF Ink Jets, LED's and/or small format printers to the configuration - Complete accounting / Invoice generating application (not just a spreadsheet as KIP offers) - Regular Windows PC is much faster for scanning and plotting (especially large color
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Re: Ricoh Rumor!! New Strategy?
Ryan ·
This seems to be a pretty good box but I have seen some problems. First of all if you have the Muratec machine, make sure you don't forget to put the Muratec sticker over the Samsung label!!! LOL One pain in the ass thing is having to tell the machine what size paper is in the tray whenever you refill the tray or load the bypass. I can understand and accept having to set the bypass size but not the main trays!!! Kinda stooooopid if you ask me. Also you can't recieve faxes in 11" and 14". You
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Re: Ricoh Rumor!! New Strategy?
Art Post (Guest) ·
I would put the memory in and see what happens, it could be that the scanned images (copies) are much larger than the print file. The unit scans to memory first for copying and then starts to print. Let me know. Samsung should have released a firmware update at this time for the job accounting feature. This was also a feature that we had problems with.
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Re: Ricoh Rumor!! New Strategy?
Ryan ·
Sorry Art, I guess I was a little vague in my explanation. I actually scanned the test sheet into my PC with our 3800cmf at 300dpi then just sent it as a print job to the Samsung. So far we haven't been given a price on the memory upgrade. Still waiting for it. We're gonna let Muratec figure it out on their time and money first before we go buying a bunch of memory boards to correct this problem. I'm sure Al at Muratec will let back to me soon on this one. He's usually really good at
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Building Community Creates Sales Sustainability... Are You Building Thriving Client Communities?
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
Margaret J. Wheatley
Have you taken the time to discover what your clients TRULY care about?
Your clients make up a community. Call yourself the mayor of your community. Now, ask yourself... What have I done to bring my people together inside this community to form kinship and comradery?
Yes, you heard me correctly, kinship and comradery.
Are you a collector of people and a builder of community?
I would like for you to think about that statement, now think about your clients... How effective have you been in building a sense of community with your clients?
I recently read, "Lead Like Walt - Discovering Walt Disney's Magical Approach to Building Successful Organizations"
There is a section in the book that referenced Walt knew his people well. For a moment, I ask you to think about your clients and follow along with me...
"Walt was constantly walking around, engaging in casual conversations, and getting to know his people as individuals. What are their goals? Their passions? Their hobbies? What books do they read?"
By showing an interest in his people he learned they have ideas, interests and hidden talents.
What are you collecting about your clients?
What do you know about your clients?
CLIENT COMMUNITIES AID IN BUILDING TRUST
The Senior Manager of Communities at Zendesk, defines client communities as such...
"A customer community is an online or physical space for customers to connect on a regular basis to have conversations, answer questions, and share ideas and information."
Are you bringing your clients together to meet each other, engage with each other, and to share ideas with each other?
Research conducted by CMX, a company providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and resources, went on to say,
"86 percent of community builders believe that having a branded online community will positively impact core operations, while 85 percent believe it will improve the customer journey and increase trust."
Let's apply this quote to your clients, and now do I have you thinking about the importance of client communities?
Building client communities fosters trust building. Now, think about where trust sits inside the sales world today, it is not good.
Bringing your clients together to engage allows people to interact with you, your team and your company to provide input and feedback which opens the trust building door.
To build trusted client communities, you must be willing...
- To engage in meaningful conversations
- To be massively transparent
- To do what you say you will do
Trust enables salespeople and their clients to effectively work together
BUILDING COMMUNITY CREATES SUSTAINABILITY
"Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing."
Rollo May
You see, all your clients have at least one thing in common, and it is you. Conversely, many have other things in common as well, such as job title, corporate challenges, hobbies, and possibly even life experiences.
So, let's think together for a moment... What would it be like if you became the connector, the relational bridge-builder, and figured out a way to connect all of them, that in turn; brings real value to them?
What could possibly happen?
What would this mean to you?
What impact could this have to your sales sustainability?
We defined a client community, now let's unpack the word "community". We will refer to community in a sales context, let's use the following definition from the Oxford dictionary:
"A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals."
Here lies a question for many of you...
- Are you creating fellowship with your clients?
- What common interests and goals do you have with your clients?
I believe to build a real community with your clients, not only do you need to care about the community, but you also need to care about and respect each other.
You need to be loyal to one another and build healthy relationships.
How many of you have built community with your clients?
Creating a community around you and what you do takes work, however; the road taken to grow one will have lasting benefits for a long time to come.
CREATING COMMUNITY IS VITAL TO SALES GROWTH
Dean Ornish nails it by saying,
"The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water and food."
In the crazy, challenging, and competitive world of sales... how do you stand out from all the other salespeople who do the exact same thing as you?
Sales professionals future proof their business and reputation through the communities they build with their clients.
When we are active participants in a thriving community, we feel a sense of kinship, camaraderie and connectedness.
Plato once said,
“The part cannot be well unless the whole is well.”
Communities take care of their members and vice versa because they are invested in the collective success of the group.
Stop and think about that for a moment... They are invested in the collective success of the group. Are you and your clients invested in collective togetherness?
Sales professionals create community through insights, trust and net-weaving.
INSIGHTS
Knowing what your clients really think of you, what you do, and how you have helped them is what dreams are made of.
Building communities with your clients bridges relational gaps.
Gather your clients together and listen to feedback, listen to what they are working on, listen to their challenges and foster an environment to openly share ideas.
Client communities can also help you to see your product, business, or industry from the perspective of the very people you’re selling into.
"The best vision is insight."
Malcolm Forbes
TRUST
Continually communicating in a transparent and personal way with your clients, you’ll improve trust, belief, and faith in you.
In a post trust sales world, building client communities bridges the relational divide.
Stephanie Buscemi, the former CMO of Salesforce, explains...
“Specific to tech, there is a trust crisis. That’s why it’s so important right now to have a community who are speaking authentically on their own experience and doing it in their own words. It’s no longer enough to have a great product or service. You have to build a deep relationship with your customers. No more pitching or preaching. It’s about having a conversation.”
Imagine for a moment.... Could an unfiltered communication channel with your clients help to strengthen your relationships?
Your clients will start to feel heard, recognized, and rewarded, and from there, trust will grow exponentially.
NET-WEAVING
For sales professionals, developing client communities helps them to cultivate connections and comradery between like-minded individuals.
As an example, consider developing a financial community, a technology community, a human resource community, and a leadership community. Now, think about harnessing the collective knowledge of these communities to foster learning environments.
You all have heard of networking. All me to introduce you to net-weaving.
Weaving is the craft of lacing fibers together to make fabric or cloth.
Now imagine what would it look like if you wove your clients together and their networks?
What could you unpack?
What could you learn?
What sales opportunities could you uncover?
Through community, this brings your clients together to meet like-minded peers, to further their knowledge, and to feel more positively about you... and a place with no added noise, no ads, and no social algorithms.
EVERYONE BENEFITS
Imagine for a moment... a client community who share things in common, care deeply about each other, and work closely together for betterment or a purpose... imagine what kind of harmony you could create.
Ultimately, developing community with your clients creates a greater sense of belonging. It powers innovation and ideas along with the ability to deliver new insights for you, new prospecting ideas, and sales growth opportunities.
Close communities are based upon care, compassion, and connection. Are you creating this for your clients?
Are you creating a space for your clients to connect and collaborate?
As humans, we crave a sense of community. Our mental health and our physical health literally depend on being part of strong and capable communities.
I encourage you to take massive action to strengthen and sustain your community.
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Together, we will go on a journey where we’ll dive into how to apply the ideas in the book to help you achieve even greater sales success.
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Just happened today and I tried to explain the pit falls to a current client that's believes working with a new vendor was advantageous because of unlimited page for black and color prints. Thus I thought i's time again to renew the pitfalls of many copier leases.
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Hesston Builds Upon Success of Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C7000 with KIP C7800
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Hesston Builds Upon Success of Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C7000 with KIP C7800 Print House Realizes Time and Cost Savings with Added Functionality of Color Digital Press Ramsey, NJ – November 5, 2012 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announces that Hesston Prestige Printing (Hesston) has further enhanced its print operations with the addition of the KIP C7800 to complement the bizhub®PRESS C7000 Color Digital Press from Konica Minolta. A year after
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Konica Minolta Sales Up !
yeti ·
Well its time for some good news forget all this Industry doom and gloom of the drop in MFP sales http://www.konicaminolta.com/a..._2q_presentation.pdf Look at the growth in North America !
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Canon job cuts hit Trumbull's Oce operations
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people scheduled to lose their jobs and waves of layoffs to follow throughout 2013. The company said it is keeping its facilities open. Consolidation and a changing world have forced document solutions companies that make printers and copiers to respond in different ways. Canon competitors, including Xerox and Lexmark International Inc., have seen a decline in copier and printer related revenues as customers choose to view documents on mobile and other devices rather than print them, according
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Copier Maintenance (Canon)
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Solicitation Number: AG-03r6-S-13-0005 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Added: Nov 05, 2012 4:30 pm The Flathead National Forest intends to issue a maintenance contract for 2 network copiers. They are both Canon color machines. Quoters shall be certified authorized Canon dealers. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This
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Konica Minolta renews WWF support
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As the number of rhinos poached in 2012 rapidly approaches 500, Konica Minolta SA has renewed its support of the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) African Rhino Programme (ARP). According to the WWF, Konica’s support of their rhino conservation work over the past year has produced significant results. These include prosecution-driven investigations, the donation of R1.2 million and efforts to encourage and support the building of an African rhino database. For every bizhub sold, Konica
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SHARP SELECTS ATLAS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. AS AUTHORIZED DEALER AND EXPANDS NATIONA
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agreement, Atlas Business Solutions will now offer a range of integrated technology solutions, including Sharp’s comprehensive portfolio of copiers and multifunction printers (MFPs). Sharp Authorized Dealers receive a wide array of marketing and sales support, including access to innovative tools and ongoing training. “Sharp is proud to welcome Atlas Business Solutions to our dealer network,” said Rich Boomsma, Senior Vice President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “We believe
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Question Regarding Canon and Xerox Light Production
GIntel ·
Hey Guys, Wanted to see if any of the Canon or Xerox P4Pers could provide some feedback on their respective Mono Light Production systems. Specifically, the: Canon imageRUNNER Advance 8095/8105 or new 8295/8205 and Xerox 4112/4127 or new D95/D125 I am trying to get a feel for what kinds of Environments (e.g. enterprise office, CRD etc...) and Verticals (e.g. education, legal office, healthcare etc) that these machines are most often installed in. Any reasons why (or why not) these are doing
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Komori Deems Graph Expo a Resounding Success
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specifically designed to showcase the many ways Komori can help printers achieve these goals. Komori made a number of direct sales at the show including the sale of eight offset presses, five of which will be equipped with Komori's award winning H-UV curing system. In addition to the eight press sales, an additional H-UV system was sold. The center of the Komori booth was a virtual demonstration of the new Impremia IS29, Komori's 29 inch, sheetfed inkjet digital press, co-developed with Konica Minolta
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DiversityPlus Magazine Honors Ricoh Exec for Company's Support of Minority and Women-
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several initiatives designed to: •Increase Ricoh's supplier diversity spend by 8 percent in the first year; •Enhance the visibility of Ricoh's diversity program among MWBEs; •Promote partnership opportunities to MWBEs and small non-minority businesses; •Increase the program's visibility within Ricoh by leading cross-functional meetings among sales teams responding to customer RFP requirements; and •Automate and streamline the supplier diversity program to ensure accurate reporting. As part of these
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Xerox DocuMate Scanners Are Windows 8 Compatible; Scanner drivers passed Microsoft st
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XeroxScanners.com support page . Driver support for other Microsoft operating systems can also be found at this website. About Xerox With sales approaching $23 billion, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) is the world's leading enterprise for business process and document management . Its technology, expertise and services enable workplaces -- from small businesses to large global enterprises -- to simplify the way work gets done so they operate more effectively and focus more on what matters most: their real business
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Sharp Default Odds Seen at 94.9% as Panasonic Cut: Japan Credit
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Sharp (6753) Corp.’s bond risk is signaling a 94.9 percent chance of default in five years as the yen near postwar highs swells losses at Japanese electronics companies, prompting Standard & Poor’s to cut Panasonic Corp. (6752)’s rating. The cost of insuring 1 billion yen ($12.4 million) of Sharp’s debt for five years rose by 125 million yen in the past month to 680 million yen in advance and 10 million yen annually, according to data provider CMA. Credit-default swaps of Panasonic and Sony
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Canon U.S.A. Makes Donation to AmeriCares to Aid in Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
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Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2012. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its
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Re: Sharp has Serious Money Problems!
Yoda ·
quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: Nov 01, Sharp Corp has now publicly announced it own doubts about it's ability to continue as a Corporation without radical corporate change and new investors. http://www.reuters.com/article...101?type=companyNews (Reuters) - Struggling Japanese TV maker Sharp Corp warned it might not be able to survive on its own, as it almost doubled its full-year net loss forecast to $5.6 billion, and said it was considering alliances with other companies. In a
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Ricoh Dealership in Minnesota will buy.......
Art Post (Guest) ·
Rumor , heard that a large Ricoh dealer will be purchasing a large base of Ikon/RBS accounts from Ricoh. We saw this many months ago with RJ Young, seems like the strategy will continue with Ricoh.
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Sharp "What will Happen"
Art Post (Guest) ·
Pretty cut and dry, do you think they will sell the MFP division to stay afloat?
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Sharp "What will Happen"
Art Post (Guest) ·
I posted this new poll in the poliing forums, it seems bad has gone to worse for Sharp, the stock just dropped another 3.5%, the yen continues to get stronger vs the dollar thus widening Sharp's losses. Vote here http://p4photel.com/eve/forums...1057841/m/8163985577
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Re: More layoffs at Ricoh
quote: Originally posted by yeti: So this is the Eight Pillar Ricoh Transformation Project. From what I've heard Mike Dane has either been terminated or presented a "Retirement Package" and he's not the only member of the SMT to get one. one one side I've Its Ikon people getting the boot on the other side its Ricoh. I can't imagine how any ales rep worth his salt will stay with Ricoh, I've been hearing about sales not getting their commission for up to 8 months after the sale. Ricoh is also
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Re: Konica Minolta Sales Up !
Toshiba Tec sales down 3% but Net Profit up 19% and dividend payment up.
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Re: Ricoh Dealership in Minnesota will buy.......
Art Post (Guest) ·
That's what GIS does with Xerox, and with IKON people at the helm of Ricoh, I'm thinking it's a good bet that we'll see more of this.
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Re: Sharp has Serious Money Problems!
Nov 01, Sharp Corp has now publicly announced it own doubts about it's ability to continue as a Corporation without radical corporate change and new investors. http://www.reuters.com/article...101?type=companyNews (Reuters) - Struggling Japanese TV maker Sharp Corp warned it might not be able to survive on its own, as it almost doubled its full-year net loss forecast to $5.6 billion, and said it was considering alliances with other companies. In a statement, the company said it booked massive
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
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quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: While the Republican message clearly resonated with a lot of voters on the fiscal issues it was out of touch on many social issues. That's because there are too many people that are receiving social services, they will vote for thier way of like. If I were on foodstamps or needed a social service then I would be a dumbass to vote for someone who will cut the cut the fat. Over the last 16 years Democtrats have been able to expand services and have
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
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Obama. Back in August, Graham had said: “The demographics race we’re losing badly. We’re not generating enough angry white guys to stay in business for the long term.” This year is likely to be the first in recent history when the majority of babies born in the U.S. are born to families from an “ethnic minority” background. That demographic shift is already being felt at polling stations – 72 percent of those who cast their vote this year were white, down from 74 percent in 2008, according to
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Auxilio Inc. : AUXILIO to Hold Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results Conference Call o
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days, beginning two hours after the call. To listen to the replay in the U.S., please dial 1-877-941-1428, and internationally, 1-480-629-9665. Enter access code 4574929. About AUXILIO, Inc. AUXILIO, Inc. is the pioneer of managed print services for the health care industry, working exclusively with hospitals and hospital systems throughout the United States. We are vendor independent and provide intelligent solutions, a risk free program and guaranteed savings. AUXILIO assumes all costs
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Japan’s e-ink Paper-like Display Does HD Video in Color
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By Ollie Green , November 06, 2012 @ 6:21pm Japan Display Inc., a merger of Toshiba’s, Sony’s and Hitachi’s small LCD businesses have worked with the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan to create a low-power color display that works similarly to an E-ink kindle device. Rather than using a backlit display like most traditional LCDs, the new reflective LCD display panels by Japan Display Inc. use an external light source to show clear images to the viewer, but what makes it special is its
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GreatAmerica Launches Info-Zone Mobile App
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while in the field. The app will also allow Dealers to quickly and cost-effectively improve their sales efforts with the mobile technology needed to expand and grow, while helping GreatAmerica channel partners improve transaction efficiency. “We invested in mobile computing because the majority of our Dealers are increasingly selling from the field and working in demanding, fast-paced situations,” said David Pohlman, GreatAmerica Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. “By placing key
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Aficio MP C305SPF
GIntel ·
Hey Guys, I'm wondering about the Aficio MP C305SPF. I'm still seeing a lot of MP C300/C400 sales and the C305 sales that I (finally) do see have some very high CPCs. Are you seeing the same? What is keeping these from selling? What do you see as a normal CPC for these?
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FlexPrint, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of New Corporate Headquarters
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since transformed the office printing and imaging industry, and provided the foundation for FlexPrint's success and exceptional growth. Under the leadership of its CEO, Frank Gaspari, they pioneered what is known today as Managed Print Services. Even then, with only a handful of employees and customers, everything they did was focused on the customer. Today, FlexPrint has organically grown to be the leading managed print organization in the nation, and recognized as one of the fastest growing
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InfoTrends Announces Study on Wide Format's Role in the Communications Mix
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012 Press release from the issuing company (Weymouth, MA) - Signage and wide format graphics are an integral part of the marketing mix, and they represent an opportunity for print service providers to make an impression. However, entering the market, or growing an existing business, starts with understanding key trends that drive buyer markets. InfoTrends' new multi-client study entitled Wide Format Printing: A Critical Element in the Communications Mix will uncover who
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Mutoh America Goes Direct to Resellers in Latin America
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appointed Fumi Aramaki from Western regional sales manager to director of sales of Latin America. His experience in sales and customer service will allow him to cultivate the Central and South America territory. Alongside Aramaki, Chris Jaeger has been hired as Latin America sales engineer. Jaeger will be moving from Honduras to Mutoh's corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona at the first of the year to technically support Mutoh resellers south of the border. Jaeger's knowledge in wide-format printing
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Re: Aficio MP C305SPF
We are selling more of these than the C300/C400 series. For a color MFP with a small footprint, this is really our only option right now. Hardware is priced just under $2,000.
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Re: Aficio MP C305SPF
Art Post (Guest) ·
We are selling more of the MPC305SPF, it's a good box if you can get past the small screen. Can't remember the last time I sold a C300/C400
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Re: Sharp has Serious Money Problems!
Nov 2 (Reuters) - Shares of Japan's Sharp Corp fell and Fitch Ratings downgraded its debt to junk status on Friday, a day after it warned of a $5.6 billion net loss for the year and said it might not be able to survive on its own. http://www.reuters.com/article...102?type=companyNews "Effectively shunned by the debt capital markets because of its massive losses and falling market share" "Worries about its cash liquidity have mounted in the credit markets, where the cost of insuring Sharp's debt
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Re: Sharp has Serious Money Problems!
Sharp Corp. may turn to the last resort of Japanese companies facing potential bankruptcy – the government. With 200 billion yen ($2.5 billion) of convertible bonds maturing in 2013, Sharp may have to ask the state Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corp. or Innovation Network Corp. of Japan for money, said Fumiaki Sato, co-founder of Sangyo Sosei Advisory Inc., a turnaround advisory firm in Tokyo. "Sharp, the world’s worst performing major stock" “Fitch does not foresee any meaningful
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: Old Glory that is a very ugly and inappropriate comparison you made. I really hope that if Romney gets elected that he does not cut FEMA. He suggested this earlier in the campaign but flip flopped with Superstorm Sandy. Hopefully, Sandy will bring back to life real concerns in the US political system over global warming. Both parties, but especially the Republicans, are guilty of side stepping this issue during the election. Yea, it was pretty ugly
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
Salesserviceguy, I'm confused about what your position is on Global Warmimg. With your last two posts, one seems to have a bias against an one a bias for. Being in Novia Scotia, I would expect that you face a global warming bias in the media although I was surprised to see in the poll numbers that you site that various areas of the country seem to poll pretty similar. Food for thought...if the dustbowl years of the 1930's happened today, it would be blamed on man-made global warming. It
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: "Climate scientists have been warning for more than two decades that global warming is accelerating as a result of human activity, primarily from burning of fossil fuels; and contributing to extreme weather patterns, including longer droughts, more violent storms, rising sea levels and bigger coastal surges. Sandy and the drought that gripped the southern and western United States this summer should be exhibits “A” and “B” to that prediction." So
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: While the Republican message clearly resonated with a lot of voters on the fiscal issues it was out of touch on many social issues. McCain was definately not a social conservative and he lost too. I now believe that there are two things that pretty much have sealed the fate of the Republican Party...1.)The left wing media is too powerful to overcome and 2.) The social re-engineering happening in our educational institutions, lower as well as higher
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
Jrlz ·
quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: While the Republican message clearly resonated with a lot of voters on the fiscal issues it was out of touch on many social issues. How is Mitt Romney out of touch on social issues? He is one of the most moderate republicans out there. This election was not about social issues, fiscal issues topped the exit polls. Unfortunatly there are way too many people who depend on the government and they are not going to vote against the thier self interest
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
There was a two million vote gap in the popular vote...obviously more appeal than just white males 35+. You say out of touch with gay rights and environmentalists...well yea, that is th platform, that was the point. I disagree on the Foreign Affairs. The blacks, nothing the Republicans can say or do could have changed that. I feel the Democrats pandered to the Latinos just to get their vote by ignoring the issue of illegals and immigration just like they ignored the debt, the defecit, a nuclear
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
demographics race we’re losing badly. We’re not generating enough angry white guys to stay in business for the long term.” This year is likely to be the first in recent history when the majority of babies born in the U.S. are born to families from an “ethnic minority” background. That demographic shift is already being felt at polling stations – 72 percent of those who cast their vote this year were white, down from 74 percent in 2008, according to exit polls by the Associated Press. The
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
All true but what would be the point of adopting the Democratic talking points. Even if the Republicans promised free healthcare, free cell phones, unlimited unemployment checks, food stamps, college education, (sex-change operations, legalized drugs...), etc. like the Democrats do you really think they would get the votes? All that would happen would be a third party which seals their fate anyway.
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Mutoh America Announces Textile/Dye-Sub Dealer Partner Program
Art Post (Guest) ·
Mutoh America, Inc. has announced its Textile and Dye-Sublimation Extended Partner Program (EPP). The program recognizes qualified Mutoh dealers that offer expertise to provide customers with the latest textile and dye-sub printing systems. EPP dealers offer a range of products to get customers started in the soft signage market including Mutoh's award winning ValueJet printers, ink, calendars, presses, transfer equipment and media. They offer everything to support existing businesses and to
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Irwin Menken, Founder of C3 Compliance Software, Joins Avalon Lake Partners
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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Irwin Menken, founder of software company C3, has joined Avalon Lake Partners. C3, a trusted, proprietary, web-based regulatory infrastructure tool, assists hedge funds and broker dealers with document aggregation, document audit trails and calendaring as these tasks relate to SEC and FINRA compliance. Irwin will support Avalon Lake's sales operations and technology implementation, expanding its product base, and integrating C3 with the firm's existing
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Copier Leases Unlimited Pages "If it sounds to good to be true"
Copier Leases Unlimited Pages "If it sounds to good to be true"
Just happened today and I tried to explain the pit falls to a current client that's believes working with a new vendor was advantageous because of unlimited page for black and color prints. Thus I thought i's time again to renew the pitfalls of many copier leases.
Unlimited Pages
The thought of unlimited black and color pages is extremely inviting. The client thinks that getting one price per month for the lease and the unlimited page is a GREAT deal. It's my belief that most if not all of these agreements should be a NO Deal. The reason for this follows.
In most cases you will pay more per month for the lease and unlimited pages is because the dealer or the manufacturer builds in fail sales to protect them so they do lose money (yes dealers and manufacturers can lose money if the client makes too many black or color prints). Thus any dealer worth their weight will put clauses in the lease contracts.
- Annual escalation of the monthly lease payment with as much as a 25% increase per year (on average I see 15%, but have seen 25%). Many clients told me that the sales person stated there is no escalation, well you need to read the fine print of the lease. In most cases you will see the clause in the lease of the maintenance agreement"we may increase the cost". WE MAY means WE WILL. Read the fine print and if you're unsure contact someone like my self who can explain the ramifications.
- Everygreen clause means if you don't notify the leasing company or the dealer of your intentions at the end of the lease. The lease could increase for another 12 months or the entire term. I've seen it. READ the fine print on every document that you sign!
- Additional fees for toner delivery, help with scanning or printing because your copier is on the network and those services are not included in the maintenance agreement or lease that you signed. READ the fine print on every document that you sign!
- Poor service and support. The thought of a cheap price is long forgotten after poor service. Many copier companies after COVID are trying to do more with less. Many have lost technicians (retired or when on to bigger and better things), those dealers and manufacturers that lost those people are not capable of replacing them because the copiers of today require more technical expertise than years ago.
- Dealership of Manufacturers Culture was exposed during COVID 19. Many furloughed or laid off employees which ruined the culture of those companies because employees who needed the jobs were tossed out. Thus those that are still with those companies are taking the paths of silent quitting. Are these the types of companies you want to be associated with?
In the end most unlimited page agreements contracts are made to protect the dealers or manufacturer and not the client.
Feel free to reach out to me if you need help or have questions
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Better Call Art "Copier Technology Trivia Show"
Our first Copier Technology Trivia Show is where we pit dealer vs dealer to see who knows more! It's all in good fun and in the spirit of giving back. Both dealers will win money for their charity of choice. How well will you do with our ten questions. Special thanx to Arlington Industry for sponsoring this live event!
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At 5 PM today we kicked off our first ever live stream Copier Trivia Show.
Our first Show is where we pit dealer vs dealer to see who knows more! It's all in good fun and in the spirit of giving back. Both dealers will win money for their charity of choice. How well will you do with our ten questions. Special thanx to Arlington Industry for sponsoring this live event!
Stay tuned!
I'm looking for help, I need to reach out to KM, Toshiba and HP principals. I'm willing to offer free Premium/VIP memberships for the team along with some other stuff. Please contact me for details apost@p4photel.com
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Konica Minolta Q2 sales up
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Japanese EOS vendor Konica Minolta revealed solid Q2 trading as its software business readies for launch. For the three months ended 30 September, it reported sales of ¥488.1 billion ($4.28 billion), an increase of 5.7%. Pre-tax profit rose 9% on last year to ¥19 billion. By segment, sales in its Office arm rose 4% year on year to ¥146.5 billion. In Europe, its strategy for recovery paid off with both A3 colour models and total A3 sales volumes exceeding last year. Trading of A3 color models
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Loffler Companies announces new Océ large format printing line for manufacturing, architecture, engineering, transportation, construction, GIS businesses and graphic arts
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the effective implementation of business solutions with its knowledgeable and dedicated team of IT and consulting and workflow specialists, Loffler Companies provides integrated office technology and services partnered with leading brands such as Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, Océ, HP, Lexmark, NEC, ShoreTel, Microsoft and Aruba. Its offerings include multifunctional copiers , printers, managed print services , IP phone systems , IT solutions , document management , dictation, call recorders, and
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THE CANNATA REPORT’S 2017 AWARDS & CHARITIES DINNER REACHES $2 Million Milestone
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the 2017 Frank Awards are determined by a survey sponsored by EverBank of the independent dealer community. In addition to the awards for Taylor and Blackmer, Frank Awards were bestowed in the following categories: Best in Class Manufacturer: Toshiba America Business Solutions Best Software Services Provider : ACDI Best Production Print Manufacturer : Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Best Leasing Company : GreatAmerica Financial Services Best Marketing Strategy : Konica Minolta
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Toshiba Donates Copier to Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
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November 01, 2017 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time CUSTER COUNTY, S.D.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Toshiba America Business Solutions today announced the donation of an e-STUDIO ™ 4505AC multifunction printer (MFP) to the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation , home of the world's largest mountain carving. Toshiba's high-performance color MFP was donated to help support the Foundation's educational and cultural programming mission of preserving the rich culture of Native Americans throughout North America
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EFI and Xerox Announce Next-Generation Fiery Server for Xerox iGen 5 Press
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turnaround time. The Xerox EX-P 5 Print Server Powered by Fiery is available now. For more information about Fiery Driven™ digital production printing visit www.efi.com or contact 800-875-7117. About EFI
EFI™ is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough
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Ricoh to introduce new material for high speed 3D printer
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Ricoh will launch a new material for its SLS RICOH AM S5500P 3D printer at formnext. The company is claimed to be first to develop polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) for SLSmachine. PBT has high strength property and is a heat resistant material according to Ricoh. Its application range includes parts for electrical components extending from automotive motors to bathroom furnishings. Ricoh says that PBT’s compatibility with SLS RICOH AM S5500P enables its first branded 3D printer to handle the
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Xerox’s Global Imaging Systems Acquires Office Technology Dealer G-Five; Expands Reach in Carolinas
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United States that sell and service document management systems such as printers , copiers and multifunction devices ; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems.As an office technology dealer, Global Imaging Systems sells products from various suppliers including Xerox . Xerox acquired Global Imaging Systems in 2007, and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox’s North America Operations. About Xerox Xerox Corporation is an $11 billion technology leader that
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Toshiba Wins Best-in-Class Awards in Annual Dealer Survey
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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 less and optimize workflow while improving energy
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Xerox executive named president of Michigan Office Solutions
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By Shandra Martinez smartin4@mlive.com GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Paul Hartley is succeeding Ralph Slider as president of Michigan Office Solutions, the company announced. Slider has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of field operations with Global Imaging Systems, Inc. He will continue to work with MOS in addition to other GIS companies throughout the nation. MOS is part of GIS, a subsidiary of Xerox Co. The 60-year-old MOS supplies printers and other office technology to
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Xeikon and EFI Entering into a Strategic Partnership for Digital Label Printing
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FREMONT, Calif. and EEDE, the Netherlands, Nov. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics For Imaging , Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII ) and Xeikon , a division of Flint Group, today announced they have entered into an exclusive partnership for the EFI™ Jetrion ® digital label and narrow web inkjet printing systems. Under the partnership, Xeikon will service, support and supply the worldwide Jetrion customer base, and continue the direct sales of Jetrion digital label printing systems as part of the Xeikon
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HP completes purchase of Samsung's printer business for $1.05 billion
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HP Inc. , maker of printers and personal computers, on Wednesday said it completed its purchase of Samsung Electronics' printer business in a deal valued at $1.05 billion. The acquisition will expand HP's portfolio and help to disrupt the $55 billion A3 copier market with multi-function printers that are simple to use but have the same high performance level as that of copiers, the company said. "As we ignite a renaissance in printing, we're thrilled to bring together the industry's best and
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HP completes US$1 billion acquisition of Samsung printers
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HP completes US$1 billion acquisition of Samsung printers Art Post · 6 minutes ago HP's A3 copier replacement efforts are being kicked into high gear by the US$50 billion printer and PC behemoth's US$1.05 billion acquisition of Samsung's printer business . HP, for its part, said it expects the new A3 products, which began shipping earlier this year, to grab a 12 percent share of the copier replacement market over the next several years. HP celebrated the closing of the Samsung deal on
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One reason that sales is so rewarding
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I was heading towards office this AM when I received a phone call. That call was from a client that stated, "this is Barbara, you were suppose to be here at 9:15AM?, are you still coming, we're waiting for you". Oh crap I thought, I forgot to put that in my appointment schedule. I replied with, "I apologize, I got hung up I'll be there soon". Thus, I turned around and headed for the clients office. The appointment was for training with A3 Ricoh color device. I arrived about 40 minutes after the
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Arryved Certifies Three Epson POS Receipt Printers
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its POS customers and we are very pleased to be part of that," said Tom Kettell , director, commercial channel sales at Epson. "The company's forward-thinking technology solutions are an ideal match with our line of compact, mobile POS receipt printers. Together, we provide breweries, tap rooms and other beverage forward environments with a solution that gives them a competitive edge." TM-m30 The TM-m30 POS receipt printer offers the freedom to print 3" receipts from virtually any mobile device
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Cannata Awards Recipients
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Best Female Executive: Laura Blackburn (Sharp) Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Goldberg (General Council BTA) Best A3 Manufacturer : Toshiba Best A4 Manufacturer: Lexmark Best Marketing Strategy: KonicaMinolta Best Leasing Company: Great America Best Software Services Provider: ACDI (see my comments below) Best in Class Manufacturer: Toshiba Best Male Executive: Rick Taylor (KonicaMinolta)
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Ricoh MP C2551SP Not Scanning to Folder
Art Post ·
Sorry, this was dumped in my lap today. Existing client called me stating that he purchased a new server with MS 2016 server and our Ricoh device can't scan to a folder on the server. Is there a fix for this?
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Ricoh announcement of extraordinary losses in non-consolidated financial accounts
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Announcement of e xtraordinary losses in non-consolidated financial accounts Regarding "Announcement of the extraordinary losses in non-consolidated financial accounts," Ricoh made timely disclosure to Tokyo Stock Exchange. For details, please see the link below. Announcement of extraordinary losses in non-consolidated financial accounts(2pages/41KB)
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The printer is dead. Long live the printer. Ink your best life.
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SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ink , the pioneering cloud-based, print platform announces $7M in new funding led by VTF Capital, SQN Ventures Partners, Invest Nebraska, and NE Angels. This brings its total funding to $15M . With this, ink will roll out its digital printing solutions to campuses nationwide. Print is not evolving. Print is dead. Yet, it has been reborn and is a growing sector. The U.S. market recently reached $100 billion in annual revenue, and with more
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Canon U.S.A. Expands Line Of Compact Native 4K Resolution Laser LCOS Projectors
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MELVILLE, N.Y. , Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the REALiS 4K600Z Pro AV LCOS Laser projector which incorporates all of the same features as Canon's current award-winning REALiS 4K600STZ with the new standard throw ratio of 1.3-2.4:1 (throw ratio of 4K600STZ is 1.0-1.3:1). Suitable for a wide range of markets and applications including government, museums, higher education, and medical education and training, the 4K600Z
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I.T. Sales Leaders: How Are You Coaching Your Sales Team For Success In A Digital Business World?
grew up with traditional prospecting methodologies, generating leads in person at conferences, networking events and using the phone. Folks, traditional is still alive and well but digital aspects of selling requires an entirely different skill set and mode of engagement. For your sales reps to reach prospects in meaningful ways, they must be mobile and digital savvy; becoming a student to their online consumption and communication patterns. This doesn't mean traditional aspects of prospecting
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Re: Banner Printing on Muratec Color MFP - MFX C2590
fisher ·
Years ago I had a Konica Minolta rep after one of my customers at lease end and they really had it in my customer's head that they had banner printing and at the time my products didn't. When I met with them and it came up and we talked about it they ultimately admitted it was not something they would ever do and they wouldn't even know where to get the paper to do it. Things have matured now and everyone has banner printing and paper stocks are widely available. For a church deal a few
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Re: Cannata Awards Recipients
Art Post ·
I wanted to respond to the "Best Software Services Providers" Award. It's my understanding and I could be wrong, is that a dealer survey is sent to "x" dealers with the above questions. There were four nominees that I heard of and they were: ACDI FM Audit Paper Cut Square 9 Where is DocuWare, Nuance, Print Audit, PSIGEN, MWAI and the others? Which got me to thinking. Is Cannata using the same pool of dealers every year for the voting? I'm thinking maybe yes, because these players in the
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Re: Toshiba Wins Best-in-Class Awards in Annual Dealer Survey
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See, I do post good stuff about Toshiba also
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Box / MxHero and Canon
Monte ·
Hello fellow P4P hotel folks. I'm interested in talking with someone who was outside of Northern California that works for an independent Canon dealer that now sells box and MXhero. I have some marketing ideas that I'd like to share with you and discuss a go to market strategy. Since were in different territories we don't compete (usually) and I think we can help each other. Let me know who you are. Thanks very much
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Re: Ricoh MP C2551SP Not Scanning to Folder
It still may not fix it as Ricoh is applying the Fix on newer machines to older.
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Re: Banner Printing on Muratec Color MFP - MFX C2590
fisher ·
The trick with banner printing is to create your document in Word, Publisher, Illustrator or whatever software you use with the document format set to the size you would like to print the finished banner and then save your file as a PDF. You then print the PDF file NOT the native format file. Make surethe bypass tray on your machine is set to Driver Command or whatever Muratec calls it. In the print driver just select your bypass tray and odds are it will just work with no further intervention
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Re: Banner Printing on Muratec Color MFP - MFX C2590
Jason H ·
Toshiba came and did a demo and showed her how to print banners. The first thing I asked was if that was important and she said "not before I knew it could do it." Now she's printing banners for the apartment complex for different events and holidays.
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Re: Cannata Awards Recipients
Jason H ·
I agree Rick Taylor has done a superb job at KM but I think he does win it every year. Rightfully so in my opinion, but I also believe Cannata uses the same dealers every year. Since I met them a couple years ago and we use 4 or 5 partners on the lists now we have been included in the voting for the last 2 years.
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Re: Cannata Awards Recipients
Art Post ·
Ty for the comment, I think the same about Taylor. So, unless those dealers change who they use as third party supplies, none of the other will ever get on the list.
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Re: The printer is dead. Long live the printer. Ink your best life.
Art Post ·
Very interesting press release, will have to see how this pans out
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Re: The printer is dead. Long live the printer. Ink your best life.
Will be monitoring this start up progress closely. Potential there to be disruptive. We need to be forward-thinking with Gen Zs and Millennials moving up ranks in the workforce.
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Car Dealerships Discover the Key to Luxurious Customer Service
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Car Dealerships Discover the Key to Luxurious Customer Service Higher State Technology, a managed IT service provider, helped two major regional Lexus dealerships implement DocuWare. The dealerships gained total control of their data and reconfigured their filing rooms into luxurious spaces that improved the waiting experience for their customers. They digitized documents including vehicle sales documents, repair orders and more to allow staff from both locations to have quick immediate access
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Blancco Technology Group Launches Erasure as a Service (EaaS) Offering Through New Managed Service Provider Partner Program
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Blancco Data Eraser software into their IT service offerings to help businesses permanently erase data from all IT assets, mitigate security risks, reduce costs and comply with data protection regulations. The MSP partner program reflects a transition in the company's business model, which has traditionally relied on direct sales. Through this program, the company will look to key strategic partners to integrate its data erasure software into their offerings, thereby strengthening its leadership
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Re: Ricoh MP C2551SP Not Scanning to Folder
This usually requires a firmware update as MS changed protocols for SMB authentication.
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Re: What's Unique & Different with the Canon C5560i Series
Art Post ·
sorry for the delay had back to back charity events here in NJ. Yes the C5255 please
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Re: What's Unique & Different with the Canon C5560i Series
BCarroll ·
Art- send me your email address- Bill Carroll
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Re: What's Unique & Different with the Canon C5560i Series
Jason H ·
@Art Post I am emailing you something now.
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Why You Should Consider Different Types of Paper
Why You Should Consider Different Types of Paper
Today’s economy has most businesses on an active search to save money. But in their quest to cut expenses, some companies may make the mistake of using the wrong paper for their printer or project. However, the type of paper used for printing matters far more than many believe.
Improper printing paper can lead to several problems for a business. The wrong paper for a project could mean something as simple as an unprofessional look. When presenting to clients, paper copies of charts, slides, and proposals must be visually and texturally appealing. If printed materials are miscolored, smudged, or at bargain quality, it could lead to a loss of sale or partnership – and a missed opportunity to expand revenues.
But beyond presentation, using the incorrect paper in a printer can create office inconvenience and even damage expensive machinery. Rollers encountering unnecessary friction from courser papers are more likely to generate paper jams. Long-term exposure to added resistance will lead to increased maintenance and the added costs of replacement rollers.
Similarly, using inkjet paper with a laser printer or vice versa can cause significant problems. Inkjet paper won’t hold up well to the heat of a laser printer, and laser printer paper is not designed to absorb ink. The result is highly likely to cause printer damage.
But how can office managers and IT know what type of papers are needed to produce the correct result? To do this, it is essential to know the different papers available and their typical uses.
Types of Paper Make a Difference in Project and Performance
The final product, when printing, often depends on the type of paper used. For example, using premium glossy paper helps enhance the appearance of a document and make it last longer. Each type of paper has unique features that make them the best for specific purposes. Here is a list of many of the most common papers and their everyday use.
- Bond – Bond paper is a “text weight” paper made with cotton rags. Historically, it was used to print government bonds. Today, it is considered an all-purpose design for brochures, stationery, and other materials that need to hold clear color. Compared to standard multipurpose paper, bond paper is generally more durable.
- Cardstock – Trading cards, flyers, and business cards are all frequently printed on cardstock paper. This paper is exceptionally thick and robust, making it ideal for even paperback book covers.
- Copy – A thinner, budget-friendly option, copy paper is a go-to for many offices. For text-heavy printing and generic copies, copy paper is an excellent choice to save money on print materials. However, its thinner, less durable structure can quickly become highly oversaturated if used for producing images or rich color.
- Recycled – Recycling is not necessarily a specific type of paper but more an aspect available on multiple paper products. Some government agencies or businesses require presentations and proposals to be presented on recycled paper. There is no right or wrong time to choose recycled paper. However, it is often more expensive because it requires additional manufacturing.
- Photo Paper – This paper is best used for printing high-quality images on inkjet printers. It usually comes in a glossy or matte finish. Glossy finishes are generally the least expensive and most common. However, a matte finish will diminish reflective qualities and potential fingerprint smudges.
Why Should Businesses Care about the Type of Paper Used for Printing?
Different types of paper can add to or diminish the effectiveness of individual projects. Inkjet versus laser printer paper is one of the best examples. One is specifically designed to produce vibrant images. The other is created for speed, efficiency, and heat resistance.
Bond paper is an excellent resource for business presentations and client materials. But vellum, a type of bond paper, wouldn’t be a good fit due to its semi-transparency. Modern vellum is also treated with plastic, making it ideal for decorative projects than a business setting.
Ultimately, offices must choose their types of paper based on everyday office needs. For example, some companies will require higher-quality presentation-style materials. Still, others are more likely to require plain copy paper for fast and efficient printing and internal use. But businesses that leverage sales and marketing should avoid cutting printing budgets too drastically when creating materials for current and potential clients.
Paper Quality Requirements are Highly Dependent on End Goals
Most items printed in the office setting last less than a day. Memos, emails, and other standard office items don’t usually require much more than inexpensive copy paper. Why waste money when most printed materials end up in recycling?
However, items like legal documents or other printed materials for long-term files require paper that will stand the test of time. Higher-quality papers with thicker weaves will hold ink and toner better and are less likely to deteriorate over time. Bond papers, for instance, can be purchased in weights and textures built to withstand the test of time and travel, whereas copy and multipurpose paper may prove less durable.
When deciding where to cut printer paper budgets, it’s crucial to remember the types of printers and printing the business uses. Fortunately, experienced office printing partners can help monitor and evaluate printer use and requirements to help companies to make better print budgeting decisions. In addition, consulting with a managed print services or printer maintenance company can provide much-needed insight into the types of printer papers and materials available to help save money without damaging printers, disappointing clients, or otherwise impacting office efficiency.
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