Sharp Recognized for Outstanding Performance with Six “Pick” Awards from Buyers Laboratory Inc.
MAHWAH, NJ, June 30, 2009 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced that it received six "Pick" Awards from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI). The awards acknowledge "outstanding performance" and excellence "in areas of importance to IT professionals" for a wide range of Sharp products, including Sharp Printer Administration Utility version 5 (PAU5); Sharp’s newest A3 MFPs (MX-2600N; MX-3100; MX-4101 and MX-5001); and the MX-C311/DX-C311, Sharp’s first color A4 MFP and part of its Frontier Series.
"This year's BLI Pick Awards truly underscore Sharp's dedication to developing a complete line of solutions-based products," said Mike Marusic, vice president, marketing, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "Our line of MFPs, coupled with our software offerings such as PAU5 can help businesses operate more efficiently and keep service costs to a minimum."
The Sharp MX-C311 and Sharp A3 segment MFPs feature a number of award-winning features that consistently draw rave reviews from customers. These features include an 8.5-inch high-resolution touch-screen color display; Sharp OSA® development platform; and a stylish, textural exterior that compliments any office design. Furthermore, the MX-2600N, MX-3100, MX-4101 and MX-5001 include a standard, retractable keyboard that makes data entry at the MFP quick and easy.
"We put these models through their paces and they passed with flying colors," said Lynn Nannariello, BLI's assistant managing editor. "Sporting a distinctive design that includes a textured exterior and rounded corners, these highly reliable devices offer an array of features that make them very easy to use."
Océ Repro Desk Studio released
Océ has introduced an innovative wide format software package, Océ Repro Desk Studio. This software is specifically aimed at print job creation, previewing and submission to multiple printers, including integrated job tracking and accounting functions.
Maximizes printing convenience
Océ Repro Desk Studio maximizes printing convenience by providing customers with a single, uniform user interface for all devices, eliminating complexity and reducing time spent on print jobs. Integrated accounting allows jobs to be assigned to users and projects, turning print costs into chargeable income. Océ Repro Desk Studio is part of the Océ Repro Desk family of end-to-end print management software solutions.
Easy-to-use entry-level software tool
“Océ Repro Desk Studio software gives end-users an easy-to-use entry-level tool to speed and simplify their wide format printing,” said Océ Product Manager Lex-Jan Westra. “Now all end-users can print to their in-house print devices, or even to an external print provider, all with the same, clear user interface. Accurate job previewing for all technical document file formats shows exactly how jobs will look when printed, avoiding the need for costly reprints. And the integrated accounting functions make costs transparent and allow charging to projects or customers when appropriate.”
Easy, uniform access to multiple print devices
Océ Repro Desk Studio software meets end-users’ needs for easy access to different printers – whether from Océ or other brands, wide or small format, color or black & white, local or remote – all with the same user interface. It also allows jobs to be submitted to local printers or even to an external print provider. Rules can be preset for automatic job distribution or splitting to the most suitable printers, for example by document format, use of color or size of the print job.
DocuLex Archive Studio's Goby Capture V5 Spanish Language Version Facilitates Automated Document Imaging, Knowledge Management and Workflow Collaboration
Winter Haven, FL June 30, 2009 DocuLex (www.doculex.com), creators of content management software, announces the release of the company's Archive Studio component Goby Capture V5, Spanish Language Version, facilitating automated document imaging, knowledge management and workflow collaboration. New features include more accurate text recognition, zonal OCR and barcode processing, plus auto document break detection. Goby offers ODBC connection to line-of-business applications for pulling existing meta data from an organization's existing database. Custom XML recognition is added for use with third party MFP touch panel devices and network scanner applications. Goby has implemented the use of workflow status codes, auto notification and the ability to route documents to targeted WebSearch users. Additionally, a new smart installer will be used for ease of implementing the program's periodic updates.
For additional information on DocuLex Archive Studio Goby Capture V5, and to request an online program demonstration, visit www.doculex.com.
About Goby Capture
Goby Capture enhances the walk-up and scan capabilities of networked MFPs, production/desktop scanners, wide format and facsimile units, as well stand-alone units with scan-to-file ability to forward files to a server. The easy to use program provides simplified paper document conversion and electronic document file capture by automating image processing functions at the document server. Distributed capture capability is provided for an unlimited number of users throughout an organization via the program's Profiler document identification freeware, in tandem with the program's server-based Monitor image processing component.
With DocuLex Goby Capture, intelligent cover page technologies allow documents to be profiled and cataloged prior to scanning. Indexing criteria may be added via optical mark recognition or 2D bar codes created with user-defined content. This allows documents to be scanned, indexed and organized electronically, then forwarded to a PC, file archive and to DocuLex Archive Studio's WebSearch or other document management system.
Goby Capture Profiler is PC-based or MFP-incorporated freeware that initiates the capture function. With paper documents, the user enters the document's key identifying content into Profiler's index fields (client, case or project name, subject matter, fiscal year, etc.), creates and prints the Profile Form cover sheet and scans the document to Archive Studio's WebSearch, network folders, email, printer and FTP addresses.
EFI Enters Agreement with Nazdar for Solvent Ink Manufacturing
FOSTER CITY, CA -- June 30, 2009 -- EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced entry into a manufacturing agreement with Nazdar®, wherein Nazdar will produce EFI’s VUTEk and Inkware solvent inks, which are renowned for their phenomenal color quality, fantastic durability and superior printer performance. Nazdar is a longtime partner of EFI who distributes VUTEk® printers and inks to the North American screenprint market.
“Nazdar has been a trusted partner of EFI for many years, and we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with a company that has such a deep knowledge of solvent-based digital ink manufacturing,” said Scott Schinlever, vice president and general manager of EFI’s ink business. “EFI’s ink customers will continue to receive superior products and service that they have come to expect over the last two decades, including the most consistent and durable inks that have been developed and optimized for their printing systems. EFI selected Nazdar to be their manufacturing partner due to their commitment to quality, consistency and reliability, which are cornerstones of EFI inks.”
Though EFI’s VUTEk and Inkware solvent ink will be manufactured by Nazdar, the inks will use current EFI’s VUTEk and Inkware formulations, with the same warranty coverage offered, and will be manufactured to the same stringent quality-control requirements. VUTEk superwide inkjet printers provide the best image quality, most vibrant colors and finest consistency when printing with VUTEk and Inkware inks. VUTEk customers can run a multitude of jobs for indoor and outdoor applications with confidence, knowing that EFI has been an industry-leader for twenty years.
Nazdar has been producing inks and coatings since 1922, and for the digital printing industry since 1998, and received word in the year 2000 that their Quality Management System exceeds the International Standard ISO 9001. This is an industry-wide signal that Nazdar has achieved a standard of quality that extends from operations and manufacturing to customer service and product delivery.
HP Challenges Small Businesses to Save Up to 50 Percent on Printing Costs and Energy Use with HP Officejet Pro
HP today launched a contest that challenges small businesses to exchange their current printer for an HP Officejet Pro and save up to 50 percent on color printing costs and energy use.(1)
The HP Officejet Pro Challenge will allow five randomly selected small businesses to test drive the new HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One for four weeks. During this period, the businesses will share their printing experiences through blog posts on the HP Small and Medium Business Community.
The grand prize winner, chosen through readers’ votes, will receive a one-year supply of HP Officejet inkjet cartridges and HP Bright White Paper.(1) With the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One, small businesses can save up to $500 in one year compared to competitive laser printers.(1) In addition, the winner will receive a Logoworks by HP “Gold Package” for professional graphic design services. All participants will be able to keep their Officejet Pro system.
EFI MIS Solutions Chosen by UNIMAC Graphics to Improve Workflow and Increase Productivity
Foster City, Calif. - June 29, 2009 - EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that UNIMAC Graphics, a complete pre-media, print and digital solutions company, has chosen EFI MIS solutions to streamline workflow, improve productivity and place the company on a stable platform. UNIMAC Graphics replaced their previous MIS system with Monarch Foundation (formally Hagen™ OA) and was able to successfully implement order processing, RFID inventory management and accounts receivable in a record six weeks.
The company has also brought estimating and price list estimating online and is now in the process of installing 13 EFI Auto-Count® machines for shop floor data collection, to automatically collect and count business critical information such as press status and speeds directly from equipment.
UNIMAC Graphics began looking for a new solution in early 2009 after they attempted to implement another MIS system which promised great innovation, but was unable to deliver. Dave Klaiss, executive vice president of the company, said: "We are very pleased with the EFI results, and in just a few months we have achieved significant automation as well as great visibility into all areas our business.
"EFI Monarch streamlines our order entry process, job tracking and scheduling, and allows us to automatically generate invoices," Klaiss continued. UNIMAC Graphics is also using Monarch Foundation for management of inventory. "We have been able to reduce inventory purchases as well as efficiently manage usage," he said.
Canon To Exhibit Its Leading Scanning And Image Capture Technologies At This Year's GFOA Conference
Seattle, June 28, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital document imaging and supplier of check capture and document scanning devices, will showcase the versatility and benefits of its broad line of imageFORMULA check transports and digital document scanners at the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) 103rd Annual Conference, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle.
Entitled "Financial Strategies for Challenging Times," this conference will bring public finance professionals and vendors together to offer practical advice and strategic vision to many state and local government representatives. Today, efficient business processes include reliable and precise image capture devices that help automate and streamline workflow, Canon will have several devices on display during this year's show to educate audience members on solutions that correlate directly to their electronic capture needs; these include:
IKON Expands Production Color Portfolio with the RICOH Pro C550EX/C700EX
MALVERN, Pa. -- IKON Office Solutions, Inc., a Ricoh company, today announced the addition of the RICOH Pro C550EX and C700EX to its production color portfolio. The RICOH Pro C550EX and C700EX deliver outstanding speed, reliability, and flexibility and feature the EFI Fiery® E-8100 print server for high quality color with precise control.
Users can finish important jobs quickly with the RICOH Pro C550EX, which delivers 55ppm color or 60ppm black and white pages per minute, with the RICOH Pro C700EX delivering 70ppm color or 75ppm black and white pages per minute. Duplexing performance for both units is 100% of rated speed. The RICOH Pro C550EX and C700EX can handle a wide range of stock, with the paper trays accommodating weights of up to 80 lb. Cover while the bypass tray can handle up to 110 lb. Cover. Booklets up to 60 pages can be produced with the optional booklet maker and users can insert maps, drawings, plans and other large documents in smaller-format documents with the Z-fold unit.
In addition, the EFI Fiery E-8100 print server allows users to print one job while RIPing a second. Its standard 2.13 GHz processor and 2 GB memory help ensure fast performance, even for complex, color-intensive files. Together, the RICOH Pro C700EX and EFI Fiery E-8100 form the fastest color output combination in their segment. In addition, the EFI Fiery E-8100 maximizes efficiency and speed with extensive job management features, and users can understand complex jobs at a glance with simple, easy-to-follow menus that allow anyone to navigate sophisticated imposition settings. In addition to its state-of-the-art controller, the RICOH Pro C550EX/C700EX includes several features to help ensure excellent image quality, including parallel calibration, which ensures consistent color quality over long runs, and PxP toner technology, where smaller toner particles ensure smooth, even distribution, enhancing edge definition, coverage and density while improving color matching.
Ricoh Introduces AFICIO GX e3300N/GX e3350N Gelsprintertm Color Printers
West Caldwell, NJ, June 25, 2009 — Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of its Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N GelSprinterTM color inkjet series, designed to provide an affordable, high-quality, duplexing alternative to color laser technology or consumer inkjets in small offices, workgroups, and classrooms. The new Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N printers use next generation GelSprinter technology that incorporates a waterproof, fast-drying viscous gel ink to eliminate smudging, blurring, bleed-through and curling for professional results.
In today’s challenging economic climate, companies are looking to increase productivity without impacting costs. The network-ready GelSprinters support workgroups with print speeds up to 29 pages-per-minute, 35-second warm-up times, and first print speeds of 7.5 seconds or less. The standard 250-Sheet Paper Tray allows for minimal interruption with the option of a 100-Sheet Multi-Bypass tray for heavy-stock paper that allows for banner prints up to 51 inches long.
Affordability can be found with the improved Economy Color Mode, delivering crisp text and color graphics for about the same cost-per-page as a black & white print. Additional cost savings are realized with automatic duplexing, high-capacity print cartridges, and bi-directional ink, all contributing to the lowest possible total cost of ownership.
As more companies look to “green” their offices, the Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N series features a wide range of environmental attributes to satisfy the most environmentally conscious customers, without compromising productivity. Landfill waste is reduced as the printers use permanent print heads and its consumables qualify for Ricoh’s recycling programs. Additionally, the Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N series requires only 36 watts of electricity when printing, making it ENERGY STAR Version 1.1 compliant.
“As the latest in the evolution of GelSprinter printers, the Ricoh Aficio GX e3300N/GX e3350N series allows businesses to increase their color printing workflow, while being conscious of their impact on the environment,” said Matt Sakauchi, vice president, Office Printer Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation.
Kodak and Therefore™ Document Solutions Help Customers Integrate Information Workflows
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 25—An agreement between Kodak and Therefore Corporation will help businesses improve work process efficiency. THEREFORE Document Solutions now includes a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) connector for KODAK Capture Pro Software. The connector enables a seamless integration between document index fields in Capture Pro Software and THEREFORE Document Management Software.
THEREFORE Document Solutions meet a variety of specific document needs for businesses. A Personal Edition allows single user access and a Workgroup Edition meets requirements for small to medium sized businesses. An advanced Business Edition includes a full featured workflow environment that helps to automate entire business processes from capture to distribution. Document processing capabilities include barcode reading and optical character recognition (OCR).
“This new compatibility will significantly help our customers improve how they can control the exchange of information,” said Kevin Diday, Business Development Manager, ISV Eastern Region, Document Imaging, Business Solutions and Services, Eastman Kodak Company. “The combination of THEREFORE and KODAK Software creates an affordable, yet advanced, feature-rich document management solution.”
Therefore Corporation, a member of Kodak’s Independent Software Vendor (ISV) program, recently demonstrated its solution with KODAK Capture Pro Software at the AIIM Conference and Expo in Philadelphia. Further demonstrations are available upon request via WebEx. For more information on demos and pricing please contact, Keith McKeown at (919) 924-2008 or at keith.mckeown@therefore.net.
Kyocera Mita America Product and Solution Offerings Honored for Outstanding Performance with 2009 BERTL’s Best Awards; TASKalfa 500ci Color MFP Series Receives Five Star Honors
FAIRFIELD, N.J. - June 25, 2009 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced that it has been recognized with 2009 BERTL’s Best Awards for its TASKalfa® Multifunctional Products (MFP), ECOSYS® printers and KYOcapture® document management solution. BERTL, Inc., is a leading news, research and critical analysis service for the office technology industry.
Over the last several months, BERTL analysts have evaluated hundreds of digital imaging devices, software, and management utilities in the worldwide marketplace. BERTL analysts reviewed current product lines and new product introductions to identify the select group of devices and software that stand apart from the others. BERTL’s Best covers the entire digital imaging and document management arena.
The awards support Kyocera’s mission to offer document imaging solutions that provide superior image quality, unsurpassed performance and ultra-reliability.
TASKalfa 500ci Color MFP Series
Building on the successful launch of the TASKalfa 500ci color MFP series in late 2008, BERTL has recognized the TASKalfa 500ci series with:
- Best Digital Imaging MFP Color Range for the TASKalfa 500ci series
- Best Departmental Color A3 Range with an Outstanding Print Feature Set for the TASKalfa 500ci series
- Most Innovative Color MFP Control Panel Features with User Help Options for the TASKalfa 500ci series
- Best Value for Price Color A3 MFP in Segment 4 for the TASKalfa 400ci
Why Document Management Growth is Exploding
For over thirty years we’ve been moving towards the lofty goal of the paperless office. But as the volume of computer data grows, so too does our paper usage. 
Fortunately there seems to be a valid movement toward cutting back on our paper usage with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS). This system allows you to scan all your paper documents to create a searchable and secure filing system.
There are several trends are driving the rapid adoption of this technology:
· Low Costs of Electronic Storage. It is now possible to store 10 filing cabinets full of paper in one gigabyte of electronic storage.
· Familiarity with Computer Applications. Today, everyone is trained to be familiar with common computer applications. This means adoption time and training for new applications is minimal.
· High Speed Scanners and Multifunction Copiers. Documents can be scanned quickly and conveniently with sheet-fed scanners, available on most new digital office copiers.
Konica Minolta’s Magicolor 7450 II Grafx Receives Two 2009 BERTL’S Best Awards
Austin, Texas – June 24, 2009 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced BERTL® Inc (BERTL) has awarded two 2009 BERTL’s Best Awards to the magicolor® 7450 II grafx. Earning awards for “Best Digital Imaging Workgroup Color A3 Printer” and “Best Value for Price Color A3 Workgroup Printer in Segment 2”, the magicolor 7450 II grafx is recognized for delivering superior color quality and reliability at a low cost of total ownership tailored for graphic arts professionals.
Keeping with the times and the demands of its end users BERTL left behind the simple speed and feed productivity, artificial reliability tests and theoretical SRP pricing lists and focused on the user and the business dynamics when putting together their 14th annual "Best of the Best." The magicolor 7450 II grafx was awarded its 2009 BERTL’s Best recognition in part due to the following achievements:
- High-Performance in both Color and B&W with speed up to 24.5 ppm
- PANTONE® color tables for accurate stand-out proofs and commercial quality documents
- Photorealistic Quality with 9600 X 600 dpi-Class and Image CMYK gray feature for pure black non-text objects
- Supports page sizes up to 12.25” x 18” for full-bleed designs, and 12.25” x 47.24” for banner-size
"Congratulations to Konica Minolta on these two prestigious and well deserved BERTL's BEST Awards,” said Margie Davis, Managing Director, BERTL, Inc. “The BERTL team of analysts found the magicolor 7450 II grafx to be extremely competitive in price and outperformed competitive products available to the design professional.”
eCopy ShareScan Wins BERTL Award for Best Enterprise Document Imaging Software
Nashua, N.H., June 24, 2009 - eCopy Inc., a leading provider of solutions that integrate paper documents into business software applications, today announced BERTL Inc. has awarded its prestigious 2009 "Best Enterprise Document Imaging" Award to eCopy ShareScan® Suite™. This selection marks the sixth consecutive year eCopy has won a BERTL Best Award as a superior software solution for document scanning with multifunction peripherals (MFPs) and scanners.
According to Margie Davis, managing director for BERTL, "eCopy ShareScan stands out in addressing enterprise document imaging needs. First, it delivers easy to use scanning features so anyone in an enterprise can add hardcopy documents to business workflows. Second, eCopy provides an open platform that supports all the major MFP and scanner brands enabling organizations to use the same, standard procedures at any networked scanning device in the enterprise."
eCopy ShareScan Suite enables an organization to save time, reduce costs, and increase business results with an automated solution that securely incorporates paper documents directly into electronic workflows and software applications. Since eCopy ShareScan is available for all major MFP brands, it is the platform of choice for third-party application developers. As a result, there are over 100 third-party Connectors shipping today that integrate eCopy ShareScan with business applications with an additional 140 Connectors in development. Among the applications supported with Connectors are Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, Autonomy iManage WorkSite and EMC Captiva InputAccel and Documentum.
Konica Minolta’s Magicolor 7450 II Grafx Receives Two 2009 BERTL’S Best Awards
Austin, Texas – June 24, 2009 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced BERTL® Inc (BERTL) has awarded two 2009 BERTL’s Best Awards to the magicolor® 7450 II grafx. Earning awards for “Best Digital Imaging Workgroup Color A3 Printer” and “Best Value for Price Color A3 Workgroup Printer in Segment 2”, the magicolor 7450 II grafx is recognized for delivering superior color quality and reliability at a low cost of total ownership tailored for graphic arts professionals.
Keeping with the times and the demands of its end users BERTL left behind the simple speed and feed productivity, artificial reliability tests and theoretical SRP pricing lists and focused on the user and the business dynamics when putting together their 14th annual "Best of the Best." The magicolor 7450 II grafx was awarded its 2009 BERTL’s Best recognition in part due to the following achievements:
- High-Performance in both Color and B&W with speed up to 24.5 ppm
- PANTONE® color tables for accurate stand-out proofs and commercial quality documents
- Photorealistic Quality with 9600 X 600 dpi-Class and Image CMYK gray feature for pure black non-text objects
- Supports page sizes up to 12.25” x 18” for full-bleed designs, and 12.25” x 47.24” for banner-size
"Congratulations to Konica Minolta on these two prestigious and well deserved BERTL's BEST Awards,” said Margie Davis, Managing Director, BERTL, Inc. “The BERTL team of analysts found the magicolor 7450 II grafx to be extremely competitive in price and outperformed competitive products available to the design professional.”
Kyocera Mita America Enhances TCO Tracker Printer Evaluation Tool with IDC for Award-Winning ECOSYS® Printer Line
FAIRFIELD, N.J. – June 23, 2009 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of its unique TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Tracker for its entire line of black and white and color ECOSYS printers, with data now provided by IDC, the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology market. The TCO Tracker™ is an interactive, web-based research tool that allows businesses to calculate how much money they can save with a Kyocera ECOSYS printer versus competing monochrome and color printers using customizable criteria, determined by the end-user.
Kyocera's TCO Tracker offers unparalleled insight into the true cost of owning and operating printers. Utilizing data from IDC, the TCO Tracker will compare the competitive street price of a business printer to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of a comparable Kyocera printer, including hardware and consumables. The TCO Tracker allows the customer to set certain print variables such as page volume, page coverage and the length of device ownership to more closely match their business printing environment.
As businesses seek to control costs and curtail spending, the TCO Tracker is a free, easy-to-use, informative tool for organizations to more accurately evaluate printing costs of their current printer, or against a comparable Kyocera ECOSYS printer. The TCO Tracker cost data is refreshed each month, which ensures customers are comparing the most recent and accurate cost data from a well known and well respected market intelligence firm.
HP Introduces World’s First Web-connected Home Printer
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2009
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HP today unveiled the world’s first web-connected home printer: The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web.
HP is bringing the power of the web directly to the printer and combining it with HP’s TouchSmart technology to give people quick, easy, touchscreen access to popular digital content.(1)
Designed for the digital generation and connected households, the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web features an entirely new web-based printing platform with HP applications (apps). Similar to other Internet-connected devices, these apps, which are viewable on an extra-large, intuitive-to-use TouchSmart panel, allow people to connect instantly with fun, informative and personal content. (1)
In addition to receiving apps preloaded on the printer, people can download new ones as they become available at the HP Apps Studio to suit their interests and needs. With the sweep of a finger, users will be able to browse and view popular web destinations and simply touch the app of their choice to launch a web page where they can customize and print content on demand in an easy-to-read format.(1)
As pioneers of this new content-on-demand delivery platform, the world’s first HP app partners will be USA TODAY, Google, Fandango, Coupons.com, DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, Web Sudoku and Weathernews Inc. Through these apps, people will have free access to customized daily news, maps, coupons, coloring pages, movie tickets, recipes, personal calendars and more – all at the touch of a finger.(1)
MUTOH’s introduces the MUTOH Media Line: Tested & Optimized for the ValueJet 1608 and 1618
Phoenix, AZ | June 2009 - MUTOH introduces the MUTOH Media line of vinyl’s and banners: Tested, optimized and especially recommended for the ValueJet 1618 Dual Headed printer using Eco Ultra Inks and for the ValueJet 1608 Hybrid Printer using MUBIO Inks.
“MUTOH’s Media will provide dependable excellence you can count on to receive consistent, reliable results to achieve the vibrant color, durability, and longevity you expect from a manufacturer, lasting up to five years,” said Randy Rickert, MUTOH’s General Manager/Vice President. “MUTOH’s media combines the characteristics of long-lasting, signage at an affordable cost, providing optimum levels of strength for dynamic, high-performance signage that will get noticed!”
Kyocera Mita America Adds Two New Cost-Efficient and High Performing TASKalfa Black & White Multifunctional Products to Portfolio
FAIRFIELD, N.J. -- Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document imaging companies, today announced the expansion of its award winning TASKalfa line of multifunctional products with the introduction of the TASKalfa 221 (22 pages per minute) and TASKalfa 181 (18 ppm) black and white MFPs, perfect for small to medium sized businesses and shared workgroup environments.
The TASKalfa 221/181 offer a comprehensive list of standard features designed to improve the productivity of any office environment. The TASKalfa 221 includes two 300 sheet paper drawers, a 100 sheet multi-purpose tray (MPT), while the TASKalfa 181 features a single 300 sheet paper drawer and 100 sheet MPT. Both models include standard network printing, and offer optional black & white scanning and fax capabilities, allowing businesses the flexibility to meet their workflow requirements.
“Our goal has always been to offer ultra-reliable, high-quality and dependable products that increase productivity and improve performance.” said William Cassidy, associate director, Product and Solutions Marketing, Kyocera Mita America. “The TASKalfa 221 and TASKalfa 181 exceed these objectives and deliver exceptional results. Whether printing, copying, scanning or faxing, the TASKalfa 221 and TASKalfa 181 are designed to improve the end-user experience with every task.”
The TASKalfa 221/181 series is built with Kyocera’s long-life consumable technology, including the company’s organic photoconductor (OPC) drum technology, delivering maximum business “uptime” through a class leading 150,000 page preventive maintenance (PM) schedule. This incredible PM cycle creates longer intervals of time between required service visits and helps minimize maintenance costs for end-users.
New Océ printers accelerate office workflow
TRUMBULL, CONN. June 22, 2009 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management, introduced today the Océ VarioLink™ 6022/7522 devices. With the productive, versatile and secure features that come standard, these multifunctional devices speed up office workflow. Because fast document turnaround times in both digital and hardcopy format are a clear requirement for businesses today, the Océ VarioLink 6022/7522 MFPs are specifically designed to provide a comprehensive document solution for large corporate workgroups and departments. With reliable and professional output, as well as sophisticated document handling and finishing in a single system, the Océ VarioLink 6022/7522 devices keep offices moving.
"We are very pleased to expand the Océ VarioLink line with the new Océ VarioLink 6022 and Océ VarioLink 7522 devices. We know that companies are extremely focused on reducing costs and improving efficiencies of office operations to maintain their competitiveness in a changing economic world. These new black & white MFPs provide easy-to-use, productive, versatile and affordable solutions to meet those challenges our customers face," said Thomas O'Neill, Vice President, Product and Strategic Marketing, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. "With a wide range of functions and features, they get hardcopy output jobs done quickly and help customers handle and distribute their digital document workflows as well. With our set of Océ PRISMAstart™ utilities, Océ PRISMAenterprise™ suite and the Océ Extended Solutions Platform, users and administrators gain full control over advanced security, authentication, accounting, device management and document management functions from a single MFP to the entire fleet. Through our commitment to sustainability, the Océ VarioLink 6022 and Océ VarioLink 7522 devices are designed to include low energy and toner use and other environmentally focused features to help customers meet their own sustainability goals. We’re confident that these new Océ VarioLink models will meet the demanding expectations of our customers."
Impressively productive
The Océ VarioLink 6022/7522 multifunctional devices will keep business moving with copy and print speeds of 60 and 75 ppm and standard auto duplex at 100 percent engine speed. They consistently maintain that pace with a maximum paper capacity of 7,600 sheets and the ability to replenish toner and paper during operation. The powerful 1-GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM allow for a fast scanning speed of up to 75 opm, while the optional print controller features PostScript® 3 and PCL® 5e/6 print compatibility to link this high powered MFP to most networks.
Highly versatile
The Océ VarioLink 6022/7522 MFPs provide extensive finishing and paper handling options so important projects can be printed in-house, saving time and money without sacrificing quality. They also streamline processes with a multitude of scanning destinations including email, FTP, SMB, USB memory devices and MFP user boxes. Maximize the Océ VarioLink 6022/7522 devices’ versatility with optional print drivers that work in both PC and Mac® environments and by adding faxing for reliable, centralized communication in one device.
