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Re: A4s and Single Function Laser in MPS
My first thought is that your post has a lot of jargon in it I don't understand. (I'm directly responsible for MPS, so it's not that I'm unfamiliar with the terms). When Art can't understand your question about and industry he's been in for 20+ years, it's time to back up and re-write . Secondly, regarding your questions about placing supplemental A4 MFPs around, it all depends upon the customer. I have some customers that have central MFPs and NO additional MFP capability. I have others...
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Re: Questions
I would like to hear from anyone that has some insight on the new Bizhub color production 80 PPM system. I heard from a customer that they were shown this unit in a "behind the scenes" preview at Print 09 and that KM would be launching it this spring. From what I gathered, they beefed up the g/m² , changed the feeding mechanism, tighter registration and would share the accessories as the b/w 1200 unit. Very curious to see where it is positioned relative to Ricoh's production products.
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Re: Photizo Group Launches MPS Insights.com
I "purchased" one of their "insight" brochures for free and still felt like I paid too much.
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Re: Cloud Printing
We haven't been asked for it yet, but boy you sure can see it coming. Even in our own office, we are increasingly using iPads and other mobile devices that lend themselves to cloud type usage. Also, cloud computing is making certain services more affordable to to smaller companies who can't afford their own IT personnel. They will eventually, and naturally, look to cloud solutions for their print needs as well. Here is a fresh story driving home this point. I suggest reading the comments...
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Re: NY Times Article about Ricoh Japan
What is everyone seeing from Ricoh in terms of equipment availability? Any models that you are being told you cant get? Anyone have insight into the other manufacturers regarding availability?
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Re: BTA East 2012 District Event
There were 36 vendors at this event. I'll be posting a blog titled" my top 5 solutions/products of the event in the next day or so. Kyocera: Besides Nori have a heavy japanese accent, he was at times very hard to understand what he was saying, thank goodness for the power point slides. However, it seems that all of the manufacturers are now sharing the same slides! Business Process Optimization, find the pain, be a consultant to solve workflow and business problems with the use of software,...
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Re: BTA's Capture the Magic District Event - Nov. 15-16, 2012
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Oct. 10, 2012 Brent Hoskins Executive Director Business Technology Association (816) 303-4040 BTA West to Host Capture the Magic Nov. 15-16 in Las Vegas Kansas City, MO — On Nov. 15-16, 2012, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA; www.bta.org ) West district will host its second annual Capture the Magic event at the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas, Nev. Dealers who register by Monday, Oct. 15, will receive a $50 on-site...
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Re: GEM Promo Pricing
That does not sound right, I have put through a few city, state deals at the published GEM Promo for a few 1022's and 1055's. I know there are a few of you who can give insight, what gives? Art
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Re: PDF Printing
Official Response from Ricoh Answer (Anthony Marzano) 08/04/2003 05:48 PM Art, Currently there is a limitation in printing large size PDF files at 600 dpi. This issue should be resolved in the next version of Winprint driver software release. Question (Art Post) 07/31/2003 11:42 AM We have two new installations of the Ricoh 470W, and are experiencing some problems with printing PDF files. I can open a file and print however, I cannot print larger than a 24 x 36 document. Unfortunately, my...
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Re: RBS Continues to Dump Machines & Make Dealers Look Bad!
I work for RBS as wide format specialist, I hit my numbers selling wide format, and that quote is impossible. It's below cost, not including networking, delivery, toner, etc. No need to fire this guy, he can't make a living selling like this anyway. Some offices (and dealers) don't have anyone that understands wide format, and will try to sell them at a cut price to keep a good customer and keep someone that knows wide format out of the account. I've picked up nice business selling B2C and...
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Re: 240w meter count?
default is LF, sounds like you may have gotten one that I let go! I beleive the drum life is 60-80K LF. You can also check in the service mode to be sure. Can anyone else lend a little more insight.
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Re: Need Input for Color Deal
I also received a copy of what they are printing. I will scan and attach tomorrow to show what the output is. I should be able to put the quote off until Monday to gain more insight.
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Re: Ricoh Rumor!! New Strategy?
We just brought in a MFX-4550 for evaluation. I printed off all the comments on this page and gave them to my service manager, and he thanks you for all the good insight. We have a tip to share back, and Ryan and Art will be glad to hear this. That annoying "confirm page size" screen that you get every time you open a paper drawer? You can turn it off. Go into the Machine Set-up/Admin Set-up screens, and poke around and you'll find it. We'll let you know how the rest of the evaluation goes.
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Re: When selling wide format
Art, Can you shed some light on how you came up with the savings per page vs. a plotter? I haven't delved into the world of connected wide format very often in the past, so this is all new to me (but the FW240 has me psyched on breaking into this market) Also, am I right in my assumption that plotters can only produce line drawings with no fill or gray scale? (again, this is all new to me so if I'm going to make waves in this market, I guess I had better start doing homework!) Thanks for any...
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Re: 1060 and Twain driver
Just a note to follow up on my problem / solution. I installed the older version of the TWAIN driver today on the network that originally caused me the problems and everything is working great. I also did not have to run NetBEUI as Tech Services told me I would. I simply uninstalled the new version, then installed the older driver and everything worked like a charm. From now on, when I am involved in an installation, we install the software/drivers that come on the CD's that are included...
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Re: DLL to raise rates
Art, What type of lease approval percentages are you seeing compared to 90 or 180 days ago? We fund our leases internally, so I don't have an insight into the approval rate changes from the leasing companies. Thanks Sam
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Re: @ Remote is Here!!
Ok first of all I think @Remote is really neato and I'd love for every one of our machines to have it. Having said that. Where's the cost/benefit point for this product? As a dealer, it certainly isn't woth $650 per machine to me to collect meter readings. My customers do that well enough and if they don't it isn't me that gets hurt. As far as service calls, yes it may help my reputation if my technician shows up to fix a problem the customer doesn't know they have, but again, my customers...
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Re: Gel Jet, Ink Jet, Bubble Jet....It's All Ink!
Here's What I'm TALKING ABOUT: PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2006 – HP today bolstered its enterprise imaging and printing product portfolio and strategy, including plans to increase the size and expertise of its sales force, to provide customers with unprecedented levels of service, information and business insight. As part of the announcement, the company unveiled an ink-based printing technology – HP Edgeline – specifically designed to handle the high-volume workloads of businesses. Printers...
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Re: hp news!
Editorial contacts: Sarah Steven, HP +1 650 557 9277 sarah.k.steven@hp.com Leah Gerstner Porter Novelli for HP +1 212 601 8140 leah.gerstner@porternovelli.com HP Media Hotline +1 866 266 7272 pr@hp.com www.hp.com/go/newsroom Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 www.hp.com HP Energizes Enterprise Imaging and Printing Growth with Revitalized Sales Approach, Expanded Portfolio Unveils new inkbased printing technology for high-volume workloads PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct.
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Re: hp news!
Here's another report from LYRA that says HP will cut into market with new HP Edgeline! Lyra: HP's Edgeline To Impact Copier/Printer Market Lyra Research Alerts Copier Vendors: HP Is Coming. New Edgeline technology to lower inkjet costs, boost speed, print quality. NEWTON, MA - Lyra Research, the digital imaging authority, hosted a live Webcast called Will Edgeline Finally Give HP the Edge in the Copier Wars? on Thursday, November 16, at 2 p.m. eastern standard time (7 p.m. or 19:00 UTC).
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Re: Wide Format Color Scanner
I have a question, the brochure states w2400, w3600 and 2470 no mention of the 480W, while the statement avove states it will ork with the 480W. Can anyone else lend some insight to this?? Art
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Re: Wide Format Color Scanner
At the time the materials were developed, we wanted to make sure that the scanner worked with the 480 and the 240, technically the products utilizing the Ratio controller. Therefore, before we put any information that the 240 and 480 worked with the scanner, we wanted to conduct some testing. We basically know that the scanner will work with the 240 (based on test conducted by Contex) and the 480 (based on tests that were run by TSC). Although the launch materials do not reference, the...
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Re: Six Reasons Why Copiers Leases Can Cost You More Than You Signed For
I received the below message via email yesterday. It's from Kevin Clune (President of Clune & Company LLC). I've known Kevin for years and appreciate his insight with leasing. Art, we haven’t talked in years but I still follow p4p. I liked your article about copier leasing but I thought I’d show you the attached marketing piece which shines a spotlight on some of the leasing industry’s most effective/injurious revenue enhancers. It’s a constantly evolving landscape as our industry is...
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Re: M-Files Enterprise Information Management Solution Enables Engineering Firm to Achieve 378% ROI in Four Months
Re: M-Files Enterprise Information Management Solution Enables Engineering Firm to Achieve 378% ROI in Four Months
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Re: Nuance Imaging Division was just sold to Kofax for $400 Million Cash
Vince THanx for this. I just pulled up a recent Wikipedia on them: Thoma Bravo Purchases Kofax [ edit ] Thoma Bravo , a private equity and growth capital firm , secured the July 2017 acquisition of Lexmark’s Enterprise Software business which consists of three entities: Kofax, ReadSoft , and Perceptive Software. [36] Following this, Kofax and ReadSoft would combine into a single, newly independent Thoma Bravo portfolio company. [37] The First Mile [ edit ] The “First Mile” is a trademark of...
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Re: 57 Days of Selling "Day 54" The Last Three Days
This is becoming a real suspense thriller! Can't wait for your final 'scenes' Alfred!
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Re: 57 Days of Selling "Day 54" The Last Three Days
TY Martin! I not liking these kind of thrillers
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Re: 57 Days of Selling "Day 54" The Last Three Days
Let's wait and see how it ends! You have 6 more hours left than me to get things done in this year
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Re: PCS Director for cost recovery
NYCINOC I have not, but it's gunny you mention this now. Most of your questions can be answered in this webinar. The market intelligence data is un real!!! Print Audit Insight Webinar
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago, The Last Week in January 2014
Dang, there's a ton of content here! Check out the blog series for 31 Ways to Close More Copier Sales #25 of 31 , there are 31 in total and I'm trying to get them all in a collection for us. Enjoy these threads from 5 years ago this week! This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago 4thWeek of January 2004 Art Post · 1/26/142:19 PM the new product.http://support. ricoh .com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc2/model/ c 32_38/ c 32_38en.htmJG Toshiba America Business Solutions Introduces The...
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Gourmet grocer eliminates manual AP data entry using Docuware
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thINK 2018 / Dave Johannes insight
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Ricoh unveils centralized SaaS platform to enhance visibility, efficiency of print and digital communication workflows
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