This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago
First Week of March 2012
It's hard to fathom that in 9 months I'll be able to post 20 solid years of what's happened in our industry. Press releases are a dime a dozen, but it's the conversations and the content that keeps us engaged. Why? Because we are still learning after all these years.
Enjoy These Wonderful Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago
NSi AutoStore 6.0 Earns Konica Minolta bEST Certification
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paper. AutoStore is the information on-ramp for nearly 500 models of MFPs and network-attached scanners -- from Fujitsu, HP, Kodak, Kyocera, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Ricoh, Savin, Lanier, Sharp and Xerox. For more information, please visit: www.nsiautostore.com . About Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced document management technologies and Managed IT Services for the desktop to the print shop. For the fifth consecutive year, Konica Minolta was
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Scanner/Copier/Printer(All-in-One), Plotters, and Copiers
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for each machine and three (3) case of 8.5? x 11? paper per each machine. 3-IN-1 shall print and copy in black and white and scan in color. Printer shall have built in 10/100 Ethernet networking and duplex printing. Printer shall come with all cables and print drivers required for use. This type of printer should be comparable to HP Designjet 510. Period of Performance 21 FEB - 24 FEB 2012., 18, EA; LI 002, POP 6-8 Mar 2012 Lease/Rent SHARP 31 PPM 11X17 COMMERCIAL COPIER(Color) / 100 SHEET 2
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Xerox Launches Fast, Efficient Light Production Series
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drupa 2012 ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xerox’s (NYSE: XRX) newest series of light production devices – the Xerox D95/D110/D125 Copier/Printer and D110/D125 Printer – deliver sharp black-and-white image quality with speed and efficiency. “The faster scanner and the simplified graphical user interface should make these new products popular in light production environments where ease of use and affordable productivity are key” . Built to handle the demands of print-intensive environments
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Ricoh urges businesses to intergrate mobile printing
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By David Richardson Ricoh Europe has urged European businesses to more closely integrate mobile printing strategies into their overall mobility plans. The advice follows a recent study by Quocirca which shows that almost 60% of businesses agree that employees would like to print from mobile devices, yet just 5% of organisations have the facility available. Research by the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Ricoh, which included senior Irish executives, also reported that the workplace
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Epson Eyes Managed Print Services
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Could Epson finally be ready to join the managed print services party? Most of the other big printer companies have already been there for quite some time – HP, Lexmark and Xerox to name a few that have enjoyed considerable success. Konica Minolta launched its own managed print service in January after acquiring the large and acquisitive managed services provider (MSP) All Covered. So where does Epson fit in? Epson has been slow to embrace this path and showed no interest in it as 2011 began
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Advanced EFI Fiery Technology Drives New B&W Xerox Engines
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Advanced EFI Fiery Technology Drives New B&W Xerox Engines Monday, March 05, 2012 Press release from the issuing company EFI, a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today launched the Xerox® EX Print Server powered by Fiery® for Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE:XRX) new D95/D110/D125 Copier/Printer, bringing workflow automation and higher image quality to print-for-pay, commercial printers and in-plant CRD providers. The EX Print Server is based on the award-winning EFI Fiery
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Ricoh Adds Colour to Its Wide Format Portfolio
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Ricoh Adds Colour to Its Wide Format Portfolio Thursday, March 01, 2012 Ricoh Europe is unveiling a unique four-colour wide format printer designed to address the CAD market. The Ricoh Aficio™ MP CW2200SP features Ricoh’s Liquid Gel™ ink and is ideally suited for a variety of industries, including manufacturing, architecture, engineering, construction, planning authorities and product design. It is also expected to meet the demands of the print room and quick print markets. Because of the
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First Edge Solutions Acquires Print1 Direct to
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Georgia over the years. The company was started in 1986, providing desktop publishing services using first generation Macintosh computers, offset printing and copying. In the early '90's, they installed their first color copier and a DocuTech 135, and focused on bringing print on demand technology to clients. Since that time, they have continued with steady growth and innovation. PRINT1 DIRECT uses the latest in digital and offset printing to offer a wide range of printed products and services.
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Kyocera launches four new MFPs
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Kyocera launches four new MFPs 03.01.12 Kyocera Mita Australia and New Zealand has announced the launch of four new A4 monochrome multifunctional printers (MFP). The new products include the FS-1135MFP (35ppm print, copy, scan, fax), FS-1035MFP (35ppm print, copy, scan), FS-1130MFP (30ppm print, copy, scan, fax) and the FS-1030MFP (print, copy, scan). To reduce power consumption, an integrated sleep mode can be activated after one minute and reduces power consumption immediately to 7.8 – 10.6
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Toshiba Partners With Adobe to Launch LeanPrint
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, LeanPrint promises to revolutionize the way we all print at home and in the office by saving time, money and ultimately the environment." "Adobe's goal is to bring LeanPrint's cost savings to as many businesses and individual customers as possible," said Raman Nagpal, senior director and general manager, Print and Scan Business at Adobe. "We're excited to join forces with Toshiba and work with customers who want to streamline workflows and increase efficiency in all printing jobs, large and
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Re: Print Production Sales 101
Art Post (Guest) ·
print or are they trying to drive more offset, who are their main customers? Nothing I have listed should be considered revolutionary. It all goes back to the cliche' of "consultative selling". In the case of being a successful production print sales person there's no separation between a consultative approach, industry (including product)knowledge and being a subject matter expert. It's not a small task and should be reserved for someone who truly enjoys the production print arena. Fortunately
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Re: Print Production Sales 101
Color1 ·
I agree totally with the previous post. I recently went on an appt. with someone who is specifically trained on the production units by Ricoh. Any of us who have been selling Ricoh or Savin for a number of years, knows how to point out the features and benefits of any of our devices. The success of this appt, was based on relating to the pains of a commercial printer. This person knew what buzz words to use, and what buttons to push. That in turn was applied to the new Ricoh production
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Can a Kyocera 3640mfp copy mixed originals
Monte ·
If I add an additional drawer I can print mixed originals but I can I copy mixed originals? I can't find the function.
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Contex HD Ultra Receives Wide-Format Imaging
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Ultra is available in 36- and 42-inches, and is the most field-upgradeable wide format scanner in its class. The scanner comes in two versions: Professional, for high-volume applications, and Office, for daily office use or walk-up scanning. The HD Ultra is also available as a multi-function product (MFP), which includes a space-saving high stand that allows users to combine the wide format scanner with most large format printers. Where To See the HD Ultra in Action Contex and its distributors will
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Sharp Price Increase
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the appreciation of the Yen and have tried to avoid a price increase for as long as possible. However, given today’s business climate we have decided to increase our prices at this time. We value your business and will continue to bring best–in-class MFP products to the market. Sincerely, Richard Boomsma Senior Vice President, Sales Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
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Oce Varioprint DP Line (Oce & Canon integration)
This is the start of the integration of Oce & Canon technologies. This will be a hot commodity in the market at a price to move. Océ VarioPrint DP Line digital production printer The Océ VarioPrint DP Line redesigns excellence in B&W printing. It’s based on the unique new Océ DirectPress technology, a highly stable technology that prints consistently high-quality images on a wide range of media. A 100% digital technology that doesn’t require high temperatures, exposure or electrical charges to
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Ricoh to focus on business development at Drupa
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also demonstrate its latest machine for the CAD and professional market, the Aficio CW 2200SP. The printer, which features Ricoh’s liquid gel ink, is targeting clients in manufacturing, architecture, engineering and construction, regional planning, building and product design. Visitors to the stand will also be able to see its range of machines for the commercial print market, including the InfoPrint 5000 continuous-feed inkjet printer as well as the Pro C901 and Pro C751, which will also appear
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Print4Pay Hotel Premier Subscription....
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Do you like the Premium Membership Service, wish you could roll it out to every sales person in your orginzation? In the coming weeks we'll be launching a special program in combination with one of our sponsors that will have unlimited Premium P4P Membership for your dealership. This program if sold correctly could add tens of thousands of dollars to your bottom line every month. Stay tuned for the details it's going to be awesome......
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Re: Ricoh Adds Colour to Its Wide Format Portfolio
msaeger ·
quote: intuitive interface. It runs at print speeds of up to 1.8 A0/min (b/w) and 0.6 A0/min colour. Its rapid warm up performance enables it to print the first five sheets faster than existing LED and inkjet models in its class. For added convenience it also features a USB port, where documents can be saved, stored and accessed without the need for a computer. Flexibility is enhanced with a maximum print width of 914mm for prints larger than the A0 size and a suction-fed paper handling feature
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
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WBM Office Systems and Ricoh Canada announced a strategic partnership Monday, a news release said. The move will see Saskatchewan-based WBM grow significantly, taking on many of the technical and sales staff and expertise previously employed by Ricoh Canada, as well as many of the customer relationships held by Ricoh Canada in Saskatchewan. The physical office locations previously operated by Ricoh Canada will be closed, with the Regina location being reopened as a WBM Technology Deployment
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Epson President Announces Production and Industrial Print Strategy
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, signage and décor applications. The new printer features the latest Epson TFP Micro Piezo printhead and uses Epson’s new UltraChrome GS2 ink-set. At €13,995 it has the lowest price of any printer in its class and the lowest energy consumption – up to seven times lower when compared to the alternative major competitive printing technology. Commercial photo printing: The new 6-colour Epson SureLab SL-D3000 is an easy-to-use digital dry lab for high quality photo prints and cards up to A3 size. It
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Canon ImageRunner Advance 4025/35/45/51
Great news!! Canon will finally refresh the 2008 monochrome products 2500 & 3200 series. Now they will all have the Advanced user interface and look like their color advanced systems. This is huge for Canon. The 51 will be out later this month then the 25/35/45 will be ready in May. More to come!
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Marco receives excellence award
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customer satisfaction ratings. “The Pro-Tech Service Award represents Konica Minolta’s gold standard for service competence and proficiency,” said James Ingrassia, vice president, solutions support division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. “There is no higher honor for an authorized Konica Minolta dealer partner, and Marco should be very proud of its achievement.” Marco specializes in data networking and security, converged voice applications, print and document management, managed
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Subject: Ricoh Introduction of the Ricoh Select Series
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expectations at lower price points. These units go through an extensive remanufacturing and cleaning process that replaces all high-wear components and adjust the units back to their original factory specifications. Ricoh Select Series reflect Ricoh’s commitment to a more efficient, ecologically friendly product life-cycle that minimizes the impact on our environment. Key Benefits: COST: Minimizes your customer’s document production costs – offering a less expensive product than equivalent new
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Re: Ricoh Adds Colour to Its Wide Format Portfolio
lep524 ·
So is this built on the Gels technology that Ricoh tried to introduce as a step between inkjet and laser colour in the MFP market and for 'business" desktop printers? My experience with them was they were a real flop.
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Re: New Samsung 11 x 17" Colour MFPs due Oct 01 USA
Among many other incentives, Samsung is offering a significant per copier Credit Card reward on both their Colour and Black A3 Models to attract sales reps interest in promoting these products. The products themselves use a mono component toner/developer/drum system with a slightly higher Breakeven cpc. Due to aggressive intro promos, the copier crooks in my territory are already promoting the product in hopes of big commission cheques. The crooks often cannot get any other new A3 product line
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
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It may also be a copy of the xerox model for Global, instad of using just one dealer like Xerox has, Ricoh will just use many. RBS could then just focus on the top tier? Would love to hear thoughts from others on this move!
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Re: C651EX/C751EX Toner Shortage
GIntel ·
has this happened with other Ricoh systems in the past? I've seen it happen with Xerox production systems a bunch.
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KIP gives C7800 US premiere
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KIP America (1111) is using GOA to mark the official US launch of its new C7800 toner-based, wide-format colour printer for short-run, quick turnaround poster printing. The LED printer can produce UV stable, waterproof images at a constant speed of 3,500ft2/hr regardless of ink coverage, at a resolution of 600x2,400dpi. It can handle sheet sizes up to A0 and premium bond paper weights up to 150gsm, as well as standard blue-back 115gsm poster paper and other substrates. "Quick turnaround
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Adobe LeanPrint
A new software product from Adobe that claims to reduce both paper and toner/ink consumption by automatically reformatting documents before they are printed. Endorsed by Toshiba Business Systems and available on their website as a free trial. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401146,00.asp http://business.toshiba.com/us...tware/leanprint.html
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MPS Professionals Can Expand Their MPSA Connections with Multiple Activities at ITEX
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PRESS RELEASE MPS Professionals Can Expand Their MPSA Connections with Multiple Activities at ITEX Conference Global Printer Services co-sponsor of popular MPSA Reception March 5, 2012 – Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) members and other MPS followers can expand their industry and association connections at the ITEX National Expo and ConferenceApril 17, 18 and 19 in Las Vegas. The Managed Print Services Association has arranged a number of events at the Conference to give members and
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Re: Ricoh Adds Colour to Its Wide Format Portfolio
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quote: Originally posted by fisher: I do quite a bit of wide format and it definitely has a place. Ok, I meant worst with using the gelsprinter technology, yes we could use a product like this and it has it's place. However, I'm no fan of the gelsprinter print engine!
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Re: Adobe LeanPrint
A single user license costs $99.00 and there is a 30 day free trial. I am not sure why MFP dealers would be trying to promote printing less pages thereby reducing their click revenues while increasing the % Toner coverage on each printed page. I see value in the product and like how it reformats documents before you print them. You could definitely save on your paper costs. It does take up to an extra two minutes per print job to figure how you want to use the software. Toner Save would not be
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
yeti ·
Ricoh Canada Sells Branchs to Independent dealers http://www.thestarphoenix.com/...h/6255741/story.html
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
Art Post (Guest) ·
quote: Ricoh Canada Sells Branchs to Independent dealers yeti, thanx for the scoop on this, seems like times are indeed changing!!!!!!!!
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
Jrlz ·
Are we seeing a new business model emerge? Ricoh will sell off the mid market business and focus entirely on health care, government, and global accounts? It appears they are at least exploring the possibility.
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Re: Subject: Ricoh Introduction of the Ricoh Select Series
Art Post (Guest) ·
yeah I was surprised to see this, equally as surprised to see the pricing structure. MY first though when I saw this annoucement is that holy crap, we (ricoh) have really turned into Ikon! I was really suprised by this announcement.
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
Laxfan25 ·
Your teaser headline made me think that Ricoh Canada had sold all of its branches. Not quite the case, just Sasquatch. It reflects the realities of a direct channel - very high infrastructure and management costs, along with the recognition that the mfrs need to focus on the opportunities where they have an advantage, in particular where they are large geographic or global entities. By using the dealers to focus on the SMB market, the costs to support that channel are much less. I can see Ricoh
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Re: Canon shaking up the great white north
lep524 ·
One thing to think of is Regina where this happened is the provincial capital of Saskatchewan which is currently the strongest economic province in Canada (due to resources being super strong right now) so Ricoh is not going to be doing provincial government, health care etc. direct anymore in this province. That is a significant move and really does show that their direct model cannot cut it in the smaller markets.. They are not corporately dealer friendly so it will be interesting to see
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Re: Subject: Ricoh Introduction of the Ricoh Select Series
fisher ·
The pricing for the units is ridiculously high. No thanks. We do a ton of used and we buy way way way way way way better than that on used Ricoh gear.
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Re: new C4502/5502
So what are all the new Ricoh models that we launched this year? What are the key points that are different compared to the previous models they replaced?
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Re: Tell us About Your Best Sale this Month!
fisher ·
Existing account. Been working on a huge deal with them for over a year to upgrade from plain old copiers that are 8 years old to full blown MFPs. Finance comittee kept putting it off. They finally called last month ready to move forward but doing it in stages instead of doing it all at once. I've delivered and installed 10 units in the past week. The next phase will happen early this summer. My biggest deal in almost 4 years.
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Re: Tell us About Your Best Sale this Month!
donbc17 ·
New Customer. Replaced an older Konica at a real estate broker.This is the first of three Konica's we'll be replacing over the next year. What was interesting is there were only two meetings with the customer but both were with the owner.Profit was about 40%.
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Re: Tell us About Your Best Sale this Month!
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quote: Originally posted by donbc17: New Customer. Replaced an older Konica at a real estate broker.This is the first of three Konica's we'll be replacing over the next year. What was interesting is there were only two meetings with the customer but both were with the owner.Profit was about 40%. That's a nice first post congrats!
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Lexmark Quarterly Business Roundup
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and 4Q11 Earnings Presentation Lexmark Managed Print Services Lexmark Corporate Social Responsibility Lexmark Mobile Solutions Lexmark Healthcare Solutions About Lexmark Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses of all sizes with a broad range of printing and imaging products, software, solutions and services that help customers to print less and save more. Perceptive Software, a stand-alone software business within Lexmark, is a leading provider of process and content
