Xerox's New DocuMate 152i Scans 40% Faster

The Xerox DocuMate 152i, one of the company's bestselling office document scanners, takes the already high performance of its predecessor and increases scanning speeds by 40%. In addition to that, this new model also improves hardware specifications. The document scanner, which will run you $299, is capable of instantly digitizing as many as 25 double-sided documents in as little as one minute. Once converted, this digital information can be saved securely as searchable PDF files on your computer or in the cloud, making them ready to be found quickly whenever you need them.

According to a statement from Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Xerox Licensing Partner Visioneer Jim Tamo, "We've packed more than 20 years of experience into this small, powerful, essential business tool. Whether you're new to desktop scanners or a seasoned professional, we have thought of everything to help you get your job done faster and easier."

When it comes to hardware upgrades, the DocuMate 152i copier includes new LED instant-on lamps that are ready to scan the very second you are. In addition to that, a 50-page automatic document feeder is also included. New OneTouch PDF file Scan Configurations have also been created. These take full advantage of Acuity PDF file features without having to learn how to edit pre-set configurations. So, if you are particularly picky and you scan a lot of documents, then this is something you are going to be interested in. OneTouch technology also enables you to preconfigure shortcuts for multi-step, routine jobs and is able to route scanned images directly to their favorite cloud application.

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This scanner ships with a powerful suite of software that comes bundled in. This suite is valued at over $440 and is designed to assist you in organizing your documents and finding the information that is on them. The bundle includes Nuance PaperPort, which is the industry's leading desktop document management software, plus Nuance OmniPage Pro and Nuance Power PDF. Other inclusions consist of DriverPLUS PDF file and full function PC and MAC TWAIN drivers along with WIA, ICA and ISIS, ensuring that your scanned images are able to be sent to almost any corporate document management software.

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Xerox Aims To Fix Services Problems

The operating margin of Xerox Corporation has been sliding as of late and, according to Xerox CEO Ursula Burns, reversing that backslide is the number one priority of the company. In a recent statement at the company's annual shareholders meeting, Burns said, "The focus of my management team is to buck and change that trend."

The meeting, which was held at the Norwalk, Connecticut corporate headquarters of Xerox, had Burns answering multiple questions from the shareholders on topics that ranged from Burns 2013 paycheck to how the closing of stores like Staples and Office Depot are affecting the company.

According to Burns Xerox's services-related businesses, which handles everything from insurance claim to bill payment processing to staffing call centers, is expected to be the driving force behind increasing growth at the company. In total, services account for $0.57 of every $1 that the company takes in. By 2017, that number is expected to increase to $0.66.

Unfortunately for Xerox, that services business has faltered in recent months. It did grow by 3% in 2013 but was still a few percentage points shy of Xerox's projected expectations. In addition to that, the company also decided to decrease its projections for profits in 2014. The excuse for this, according to Xerox, is said to be more-than-expected spending on new Medicaid and health insurance exchange platforms.

The weaker operating margin is also due, in part, to services according to Burns. The operating margin of Xerox, which is a common measure of profitability and operating efficiency, was 8.9% in 2013, a continual decrease from 9.5% in 2012 and 10% in 2011. To fix the problems Xerox is looking into options like acquisitions and "sharing infrastructure and talent over to services to make sure we can run services better," Burns added.

In addition to these woes, services has also seen a the management ranks go through some changes over the past couple of months. The reason for this, according to Burns, is to tackle operational problems. This meeting for Xerox came as shareholders have seen success in 2014. Xerox's stock has averaged around $11.30 per share for the past three months, which is up from the 2013 average of $9.46 and the 2012 average of $7.50. Xerox also managed to increase its quarterly dividend by 8.7% in January to 6.25 cents per share.

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Copier Company Gives 100 Non-Profit Organizations a Free Copier

'Tis the season to be giving, especially if what you are giving is copiers. According to a recent report, Copiers Copiers, which sells brand-name copiers like Canon, Ricoh and Konica Minolta, is planning on giving away 100 used copiers absolutely and totally free this holiday season. The recipients of these free copiers? Well, they're non-profit groups that operate on limited budgets that rarely make possible the purchase of the new office equipment.

The only thing a qualifying non-profit has to do to receive a free copier is to take care of shipping and the copier is all theirs. President of Copiers Copiers Alexander Oliver stated that his company has a surplus inventory of used machines that would only be recycled or used for parts. Oliver wants these machines to be put to good use by community non-profit groups instead of being thrown away. According to Oliver, "There are so many worthy organizations that run on shoestring budgets. If we can help some of them with this offer, we're glad to do it."

In addition to that, Oliver also says that non-profit and charitable organizations are often unable to afford to take funds away from the good work they do to pay for office expenses like photocopying. With this special offer, however, 100 groups won't have to do that. Many of the copiers being given away retailed between $5,000 and $10,000 when they were new and all units are toner-based copiers that have all the important features and capabilities that brand new copiers have. 

Oliver also stated that organizations that are interested in taking part in the special offer should send an email to promo@copiercopiers.com. The email should give some background about their organization and outline why they would particularly benefit from receiving a refurbished copier or used copier. This email should also include all pertinent contact information for the organization. 

Source: Midland Daily News - Copiers Copiers Gives Away 100 Used Copiers to Non-profit Groups

Toshiba Tec's Loops Copier System Erases Printed Paper, Allows You to Reuse Paper

Toshiba Tec recently debuted a new eco-friendly copy machine that allows users to erase printed documents and reuse them as blank sheets of paper, reducing the carbon footprint in the process. This is actually a brilliant idea because, if you're like me, you always end up having a lot of papers you've printed off that you can't use anymore. Sure you can throw them away or recycle them, but this allows you to reuse them, not only making for a greener experience but also saving you tons of money on paper.

Known as the Loops Copier System, this device is the first of its kind and combines two separate machines: a special toner that uses erasable ink and a machine that applies heat to wipe the paper clean. The system also has the capability to erase as many as 30 sheets per minute, cutting down on the amount of paper used by nearly 80% compared to standard copiers. As soon as the documents are erased, the machine sorts through all the printouts and eliminates damage paper from the system. In addition to that, each sheet can be reused up to five times.

Loops is a part of a larger push by Toshiba Tec to produce eco-friendly products that drastically reduce a company's carbon footprint by using less energy and making efficient use of resources. What's more is that the copier system alone slashes carbon dioxide emissions of standard machines by almost 60%, according to Toshiba Tec. The Loops Copier System is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in February 2013 for an estimated retail price of ¥1.41 million, or over $17,000. Toshiba Tec plans to sell the green system in other countries under a different name starting in May of 2013. Source: ABC News - Eco-Friendly Copier Erases Printouts

A 7% Increase in Printer and Copier Market Discovered in Q2 2012

According to the research firm Gartner, the combined serial inkjet and page printers, copiers and multifunction products market in the United States totaled 7,150,202 units in the second quarter of 2012, a 6.8% increase over the same period last year. The total end-user spending reached $208.1 million USD, an increase of 35% from the same period last year as well.

According to Gartner Research Analyst Amrita Choudhury, "The MFP market growth here has been driven by the banking, financial services and insurance, education and government sectors." Choudhury went on to say that the market also gained some traction in the high speed segment, often used by large publishing houses or organizations to print their outbound communications. 

HP remained on top in the markets for printers, copiers and multifunction printers, accounting for 51.4% of shipments. Canon pulled in the number 2 spot with 23%, while Samsung and Epson rounded out the leaders with 8.3% and 8.1%, respectively. In the A4 MFP segment, HP was the market leader as well with a 48.2% market share, followed by Samsung with 22.7% and Canon with 13.7%. The A3 flatbed copier MFP segment saw Canon leading the pack with a 28.9% market share. Konica Minolta took the number 2 spot with 19.7% and Ricoh commanded 12.8% of the market. 

Not everything was positive, however, with the inkjet printer market declining 7.2% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. HP, which accounted for 50.8% of the total sales in the segment, also saw a decline of 23.6%. Epson held a market share of 30% and also had a shipment decline of 8.8%. Canon also improved shipments in the inkjet division by increasing by 136% compared to the second quarter of 2011, contributing 18.8% of market share.

Source: NDTV Gadgets - Printers and copiers market grows 7%: Gartner

New Fast and Efficient Light Production Series of Copiers and Printers Released by Xerox

Xerox recently launched its newest light production series of devices at the Africa Print Expo in Sandton. The new devices include the Xerox D95/D110/D125 Copier/Printer and the D110/D125 Printer, both of which are capable of delivering sharp black-and-white image quality with speed and efficiency.

In addition to that, these devices were designed to meet the demands of print-intensive environments and make it easy for people like educators to create things like curriculum materials, student directories, course packs and bound materials. Productivity can also be increased with archiving and stamping software, allowing legal, insurance and healthcare users to store documents electronically and guarantee their authenticity with numerical markings.

Commercial, quick and franchise printers are capable of meeting tight turnaround times in the print-for-pay market and can also offer more applications and services, like newsletters, on-demand book publishing and customized catalogues. These new copier/printer models are available in speeds of 95, 110 and 125pp, while the D110/D125 Printers are available in speeds of 110 and 125ppm, which is perfect for the transactional print environment.

There are also a lot of key customer benefits with these new models, including things like fast and easy operation, advanced workflow tools and multipurpose finishing options, making them perfect for a variety of settings and operations.

According to Marketing and Product Manager for Bytes Document Solutions PSG Paul Haglich, "The faster scanner, expanded robust inline finishing options and simplified graphical user interface should make these new products popular in light production environments where ease of use and affordable productivity are key. This range of highly productive digital printers are ideally suited to quick/franchise or enterprise in-plant printers, legal, insurance and healthcare companies and the educational market."

Source: Graphic Repro - Xerox SA launches fast, efficient light production series

Sharp Considering Selling Copier Business

Sharp Corporation is mulling over a decision to sell its copier and air-conditioner businesses according to Japanese media, which includes the Nikkei business daily. The reason for the decision could be shrinking finances, causing the company to consider restructuring any and all non-core assets.

Sharp, which also makes screens for Apple's iPad and iPhone, is in desperate need of a refinancing, as much as ¥360 billion, which translates into approximately $4.45 billion USD, of short-term commercial paper and will also need an additional ¥200 billion in September of next year to cover a maturing convertible bond.

Sharp, which is desperate for funds to refinance looming debt rollovers, is seeking more than ¥100 billion for its key solar panel plant, which is located in Sakai, Western Japan, as part of an asset sale, local media reported. In addition to that, Sharp may sell its buildings in Tokyo as well as television assembly plants in Poland, Malaysia and Mexico, according to a company source.

Kyocera Corporation, Daiwa House Industry Company and Daikin Industries Limited are just a few of the companies that have reportedly shown an interest in buying the copier and air-conditioner businesses according to reports from the Nikkei. Sharp also signed contracts with two overseas consulting firms to help it determine which assets to sell.

Sharp, which also makes Aquos televisions, will also sell its 0.6% stake in Japanese camera maker Olympus Corporation and is also leaning towards disposing of its 9.8% interest in lithium ion battery joint venture Eliiy Power Company, the Nikkei reported. Sharp said in a recent statement that it is considering a plethora of options to improve operations, though refused to comment further on the reports.

Source: Reuters - Sharp may sell copier, air conditioner businesses

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Toshiba Wants to Know If You Will Take the National No-Print Day Challenge?

Toshiba is taking green printing and copying to the next level by asking you to use less paper. In addition to that, the company is even sponsoring National No-Print Day on October 23, 2012, a day when Toshiba hopes paperless offices become more of a reality, for at least one day, that is.

Now it may seem a bit ironic that a printer and copier company would sponsor a day that has people not using its products, and that point isn't lost on Toshiba, which addresses the issue on its official website for National No-Print Day. On the site the company states, "We're people. People who breath the same air, swim in the same water, and play fetch in the same parks as everyone else. We're people who recognize the earth is an irreplaceable asset."

In addition to that statement, the website features a video starring "Tree", a bearded cubicle-dweller in a tree costume who dutifully works to remind his coworkers about saving paper. Tree gets to take a much deserved break on National No-Print Day and uses that time to skateboard, play basketball, shoot pool, sunbathe and have pillow fights with beautiful women (I swear all of that happens in the video).

Some naysayers may see National No-Print Day as a cheap gimmick by Toshiba to grab some publicity, but that doesn't mean people shouldn't actually consider the idea. Some eye-opening stats come up in the video as well, including the fact that the average office worker uses over 10,000 pages of copy paper every year and wastes over 1,400 prints annually, which is the equivalent to 1.2 trees.

According to a statement from Toshiba America Executive Bill Melo, "We know that approximately 336,000,000 sheets of paper are wasted daily -- that's more than 40,000 trees discarded every day in America. We as individuals and companies are failing to make the link between printing waste and its negative impacts on our landfills, natural resources and the environment."

Toshiba also promises to plant a lot of trees, around 1.5 million by 2025, as long as users take the following pledge:

"Being of sound ink and toner, I honor the sacrifices made by Tree and his leafy colleagues, and do hereby give them the day off on National No-Print Day, the 23rd day of October, 2012, a day on which I will steadfastly refrain from printing, copying and otherwise causing hardworking trees to lose their pulp."

Toshiba wants to know...will you take the pledge?

Source: PC World - National No-Print Day: Will You Take the Pledge?

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Toshiba Tec Develops Erasable Ink Copier

Going green has been the song and dance of many a company over the past several years. With growing concerns about the environment and the planet, activists and celebrities have been relentlessly trying to get the world to cut down on pollution and wastefulness. Thankfully, many companies have adhered to this new way of thinking, challenging themselves to build better, more eco-friendly and efficient products.

One of the big things that can help with this is cutting down on paper usage. A lot of companies are reducing their physical paper usage, opting for digital documents instead. However, there are still times where physical paper is a necessity. That is why Toshiba Tec has designed a printer that makes use of a specially designed erasable toner. This special toner can be easily erased from the paper, allowing you to reuse the same paper over and over again in the same printer. The best part is that you don't need a special kind of paper either, traditional copier paper works just fine.

Basically, the special toner used by Toshiba Tec is of a specific design that loses its color when heat is applied. All you have to do is take your already printed paper and feed it into the copier. The copier will then heat up the paper to erase the ink, giving you a blank sheet of paper to reuse. Even though the ink is gone, however, the imprint of the printing process is still there, meaning you should avoid sticking anything sensitive or private into the copier.

You should know that only papers printed from this device will be able to be erased by this device. That means you can't reuse those annoying fliers you find on your windshield after coming out of the mall. You will also need to remember not to leave your documents in hot environments either because, obviously, heat makes the ink disappear. You can check out a video of the copier in action below, but tell us what you think. Is this something you would be interested in?



Source: Ubergizmo - Toshiba Tech copier system uses erasable ink
The Gadgeteer - Concept: Toshiba's Erasable Toner Copier

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Xerox Debuts New Series of Light Production Devices

Xerox has just unveiled its newest series of light production devices known as the Xerox D95/D110/D125 Copier/Printer and D110/D125 Printer. What's more is that Xerox is also touting these things as excellent office products capable of delivering sharp black and white image quality with both speed and efficiency.

All of these devices were built to handle very print-intensive environments and make it easy for people, like educators, to create curriculum materials, student directories, course packets and bound materials. In addition to that, productivity can be increased with archiving and stamping software, which also allows legal, insurance and healthcare customers to store documents electronically while guaranteeing authenticity with numerical markings.

Commercial, fast and franchise printers can meet tight turnaround times in the print-for-pay market and can also offer more applications and services, like newsletters, on-demand book publishing and customized dialogues. These new copier and printer models from Xerox are available in a variety of speeds, including 95, 110 and 125 pages per minute with the D110/D125 printers available in speeds of 110 and 125 ppm, perfect for the transactional print environment.

According to Group Director at InfoTrends Jim Hamilton, "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."

The Xerox D95/D110/D125 Copier/Printer and D110/D125 Printer are available now with list pricings ranging from $53,400 to $86,350.

Source: What They Think? - Xerox Launches Fast, Efficient Light Production Series

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Merizon Group Incorporated Acquired by Xerox

Xerox Corporation, one of the biggest manufacturers of copiers, printers, multifunction devices and related products in the world (and one of the most well-known), has just announced that its Global Imaging Systems subsidiary has acquired Merizon Group Incorporated, a copier and printer distributor, in the latest in a series of office services company acquisitions. The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed by either company.

Xerox stated that the purchase built on the company's strategy of quote "creating a nationwide network of locally-based companies focused on improving document workflow and office efficiency." Xerox's Global Imaging Office Technology Division is responsible for the selling of printers, copiers and other office products for Xerox and has bought multiple companies in states like Iowa, New York, Illinois, Virginia and Florida this year alone.

Merizon's MBM division, which is based in Appleton, Wisconsin, is responsible for the distribution of Canon, Samsung, and Kyocera Mita brand printers, copiers, multifunction devices and other office products. The MBM division will start offering Xerox's printing products, as well as the company's print services, to its customers said the company in a recent statement.

Xerox is definitely looking to expand its business, especially with these recent purchases in Iowa, New York, Illinois, Virginia, Florida and now, most recently, Wisconsin. If Xerox keeps it up, we can expect some pretty big things from the company come 2012.

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek - Xerox buys Merizon for undisclosed sum

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Loffler Earns Sixth Consecutive Pro-Tech Service Award

Loffler Companies has just announced that it has, yet again, been awarded the Konica Minolta Pro-Tech Service Award for Service Excellence, making this the sixth consecutive year for the company to win. The Pro-Tech Award recognizes Loffler's award-winning service team supporting clients in Minnesota as well as Wisconsin.

According to Vice President Konica Minolta Business Solutions' Solutions Support Division James Ingrassia, "The Pro-Tech Award recognizes those elite Konica Minolta dealers able to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to customer support and satisfaction. It is a symbol of quality and assurance of professional, reliable service. Very few are able to achieve this honor, although hundreds have participated in the evaluation process, which is exhaustive. Every element of Loffler's service operation has been scrutinized and measured. Each year we raise the bar to reflect the technical advances that permeate our environment. Congratulations."

This award is exclusive to the copier industry and is intended to recognize the "best of the best". To be selected to become a member of this select group is an honor and Loffler's dedication to excellent service has not gone unnoticed. This recognition gives the client a distinctive advantage with Loffler. The client is assured that Loffler has the skills, the people and the systems to keep their equipment operating at the highest levels of productivity and quality.

In addition to that, Loffler is one of the top 15 Konica Minolta dealers in the United States and provides leadership in the Midwest with effective copier, MFP, production B&W and production color solutions. The company was recently the launch leader in introducing the Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C8000 high-speed color digital press with quality that rivals that of an offset printer.

"Our mission is simple," says President and CEO of Loffler Companies Jim Loffler. "We want to exceed client expectations. We've worked hard over the last 25 years to earn the trust and confidence of our clients by delivering innovative technology and services solutions. We are proud of our people and the service organization led by Joel Nelson, to win this prestigious award for the sixth year in a row."

Loffler was also recognized as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the country by Inc. 500 Magazine for the fourth straight year. In addition to the Konica Minolta line, Loffler also provides integrated office technology and services partnered with leading brands like Canon, HP, Toshiba, Microsoft, NEC and ShoreTel. The company's offerings include multifunctional copiers, printers, managed print services, IP telephone systems, IT managed services, document management, dictation, call recorders and on-site managed FM services.

Source: Market Watch - Konica Minolta Honors Loffler Companies With The 2012 Pro-Tech Service Award for Service Excellence

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Copier rentals make perfect sense if you need a copier for something like a corporate event, company marketing project, year-end financial report, temporary office, convention service or a personal special project. No matter what the need is, if it is short term or long term and a copier purchase just isn't justified, a copier rental is your best course of action.

Copier rentals from Rentacomputer.com come in many different varieties, all of which can be specifically tailored to your exact needs. One option provided by Rentacomputer.com is that of a Black & White copier rental or a color copier rental. Black & White copier rentals are the most popular due to the low cost of operation and upkeep. Color copier rentals are more expensive because color copying takes longer, requires more ink and the device overall is more expensive. However, color copying is essential if you are planning on using your copier rental to create banners or fliers. If you are just using it to print off memos or paperwork, then your best bet is to go with a Black & White copier rental.

However, there is more to a good copier than just being able to copy papers. A copier worth getting will also be able to handle other tasks, such as index cards, transparencies and other heavier media. Versatility in a copier is usually essential and it is also vital to rent a copier that will be able to handle anything you need or may need at any given moment.

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Kyocera Mita India Acquires Kilburn Automation's Copier Division

Kyocera Mita India Pvt Ltd, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Japanese Kyocera Group, has just announced that it has acquired the copier division of Kilburn Office Automation Ltd, one of the most well-known companies for marketing and servicing of photocopiers, multifunctional products and printers in India.

This acquisition will enable Kyocera Mita India to provide its customers with products and document solutions in India via a direct sales team or through channel partners. Kyocera Mita will be leveraging the customer relationship built by Kilburn over the years in major government and corporate settings.

According to President of Kyocera Mita Asia Ltd M. Higuchi, "Kyocera plans to triple the March 2012 sales amount by March 2014 in China, India, Korea and Asian countries, and among them, India's role is essential for success. The acquisition of Kilburn is an important foundation to achieve Kyocera's aim to become a top group in India's printer and multifunctional printer industry."

Higuchi also noted that this acquisition demonstrates Kyocera Mita Corporation's commitment to invest and grow in the Indian market in order to rapidly achieve its final objective.

K. Swetharanyan, Managing Director for Kyocera Mita India Pvt Ltd, stated, "With this acquisition, we will be taking on board 108 employees of Kilburn and a vast majority of their Channel Partners with more than 9,000 direct MIF and the large customer base across the country. It will give us a direct presence in 15 major cities. Kycera Mita will be investing heavily in channel expansion, dealer development and technical skill upgrades to enhance our customer satisfaction."

Source: The Economic Times - Kyocera Mita India acquires copier division of Kilburn Automation

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Questions to Ensure You're Outsourcing to a Green Company

Lots of people and businesses are doing their best to make our world cleaner and more environmentally friendly by "going green". People are buying energy-efficient cars and companies are buying and producing more energy-efficient products in order to clean up the environment. Copiers are one of the biggest developments in "green technology" with many manufacturers trying to make extremely energy-efficient copiers. But how do you pick the right one?

In addition to going green in the office and getting an energy-efficient printer, a lot of companies will outsource printing jobs and look to do so with a company that is also being energy-efficient. The bad news is that a lot of places will claim to be "green" but it's the green from your wallet that they are really after.

So in order to pick the right print shop, you need to know a few key things to ask them before you jump right in. If you ask these questions, you should have no problem finding a company that is perfect for both you and the environment.

First off, you should inquire about what types of papers and inks the company uses. There is a plethora of green printing papers and inks available and if this company isn't taking advantage of them, you might want to look somewhere else. Next, you should ask if they recycle. Nowadays it is easier than ever to recycle and if your print shop doesn't, then they aren't being honest with you or the environment.

After that, ask how they handle their printing equipment. Are they using electronically efficient printing solutions? Do they leave their devices on 24 hours a day? These are clear indicators as to whether or not a company really does take green printing seriously.

These are just a few of the questions you can ask and, if you are truly green yourself, I'm sure you can think of a lot more. If you are truly looking for a real "green" printing solution to outsource jobs to, you should never hesitate to inquire as to whether or not the company you are entrusting your printing to is looking to help the environment or just says they are to make some more cash.

Source: Office Product News - Picking the Perfect Green Printer

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Ricoh is the Number One Manufacturer in the U.S. Copier Market

Ricoh Americas Corporation, one of the leading providers of digital office equipment as well as advanced document management solutions and services, just announced that they have been ranked number one for the fourth straight year in the combined black and white and color copier segment according to Gartner's latest market share database.

Because of this, Ricoh has earned a 21.5% share of the total market for multi-function products (MFPs). Ricoh has also finished first for the eighth straight year in the color copier market with a 22.1% share. In the category for black and white copiers, Ricoh finished second with a 21.2% market share. These percentages are calculated using total market share. This includes dealer, direct and retail products.

According to Senior Vice President of Marketing for Ricoh Shun Sato, "Ricoh Americas Corporation is proud of our continued leadership position in the combined black and white and color copier market in the U.S. Our robust product offerings along with our industry-leading Managed Document Services approach provide our customers with the best solutions to help them meet their goals."

Ricoh offers a full line of digital imaging products suited for any work group environment. They offer everything including color and black and white multifunction copiers, printers, facsimile systems, scanners, digital duplicators, wide format copiers and digital cameras. Ricoh is also one of the leading providers of advanced document management solutions and services, specifically Ricoh's Managed Document Services (MDS) program. This focuses on total cost of ownership, business process improvement, security and compliance and environmental sustainability.

Source: PR NEwswire - Ricoh Ranks Number One in U.S. Copier Market

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Keeping Your Copier Protected

Identity theft is a serious thing and something that nobody wants to have happen to them. Most people fear identity theft such as a thief getting their credit card numbers, social security numbers or other kind of personal information. That is why people shred old credit cards, receipts and other personal documents. However, I doubt a lot of people think about becoming a victim of identity theft via their copier. Recent reports involving copier security have brought to light how some information that is stored on your copier's hard drive can be accessed by somebody other than yourself which could ultimately lead to identity theft. What is interesting is that while this news may be new to some, it is definitely something copier manufacturers have seen as important for a long time. If you own a copier, you need to know that it needs data safeguards just like antivirus software on your computer. So what kind of tools can help you protect the information flowing through your multifunction printer? IT specialists and users should definitely talk to their vendors in order to make sure that the security features that are already on their copier are enabled. Network authentication and authorization is a nifty tool that allows administrators to restrict access to people by verifying network usernames as well as passwords in a network directory. Encryption is also built into a lot of multifunction printers in order to make sure that the data stored on it is protected. These printers even have features that protect your information from a hard copy theft. If you are about to buy a new copier, make sure you choose a vendor that offers options for the removal of the hard drive before the printer or copier is disposed of or turned in after a lease. Another thing to consider is that new threats are created everyday so it is important to update your protection on a regular basis as well. New patches are generally available for multifunction printers and copiers and they are typically an easy download. Copiers are an important part of business so it is equally important that they are protected. You wouldn't use your computer unprotected so why use your printer unprotected? Source: SC Magazine - Protecting data on copiers

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Be Aware of Energy Costs

When people factor printers or copiers into their budget, they generally focus on things like ink, paper, maintenance, etc... However, what they do not think of is energy costs. Many people forget that in order for their copier or printer to work it has to have some source of power, and in the office world printers and copiers are usually some of the biggest energy hogs in the office.

Granted, it is hard to total the exact cost of powering your office printer or copier but let's put it into a scenario. If you use your printer or copier for two hours each day in the office and each office has 50 copiers and 500 printers, then your energy costs can be as high as $50,000 a year. That is definitely a lot of money, but thankfully it can be reduced.

One easy solution is consolidating devices. This is especially useful for offices that may have a printer, copier and fax machine right next to each other. If you throw out all of those devices and switch to a multi-functioning system instead, you can immediately cut your power usage. If you have laser printers scattered throughout your office, you can combine these into multifunction systems as well, which are generally less expensive to operate than a personal printer.

You should also look for multi-functioning devices that are energy star compliant. These types of devices have different modes that allow you to cut down on power usage. They can shut themselves off automatically at night and restart themselves in the morning and can also go on standby when not in use. These are all great ways to cut your company's energy costs, so if you are worried about your energy bill continuously rising, then work on incorporating some of these ideas into your business.

Source: Office Product News

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Print Management Equals Profits

Despite making a product or providing a service deemed useful by the owner or president, a company's main goal is to make profit. Let's be honest, aside from strictly non-profit organizations, all companies do what they do to make money. And why shouldn't they? I mean, money provides a roof over your head, clothes on your back and food on your table, to say the least, so it is in no way surprising to see companies trying the "crazy" idea of making a profit.

Now making a profit is good and all, but almost every company wants to turn a profit in the easiest, fastest way possible. That is where print management comes in. Printers and copiers have slowly become a staple in nearly every single business process. The only problem with this is that the cost of printing documents can skyrocket which, in turn, could seriously affect profit margins. Considering what dire economic times we are in, it isn't hard to see why companies all over the world are looking for ways to better balance their budgets and cut costs wherever possible.

If you have proper print management, your company will have the ability to track your cost of printing on a daily basis. This will not only reduce costs by allowing you to control print volumes through standard, default settings, but also manage your supply order effectively and easily. By doing this you will be able to properly manage your company's print costs as well as be able to accurately charge back to projects, departments or clients.

Probably the most valuable benefit to proper print management tools is the ability of your company to set print default settings. This allows you to ensure that large documents are sent to the most cost-effective device every single time and that duplexed printing is used whenever possible. By doing this your company can save a ton of paper and even lower your power bill allowing you to be a greener company all around. Effective print management doesn't cause disruption in the productivity of your company while at the same time increases your company's overall profits.

Print management is definitely the way to go for any business out there who wants to save money (let's be honest, that's pretty much all of you). Many companies think that it takes some fancy new piece of equipment or a highly skilled employee to reduce costs when all it really takes is some proper management of your everyday office equipment.

Source: Office Product News

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Canon imageCLASS Multifunction Printers Great for Small Businesses and Home Offices

Canon has just released four new imageCLASS multifunction devices to their lineup of award-winning small business and home office solutions, the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn and MF9220Cdn, color laser multifunction printers, and the MF4570dn and D420, monochrome laser multifunction printers.

"In response to the increasing demand for easy-to-use, feature-rich multifunction devices targeted at small businesses and home offices, Canon is proud to present the latest additions to the imageCLASS lineup," said Jim Rosetta, Vice President and General Manager of the Imaging Systems Group at Canon U.S.A. "With small businesses and sole proprietorships increasingly demanding greater value and performance from their hardware purchases, the new imageCLASS models offer a compelling blend of functionality and features ideal for these demanding users."

Each of the four new devices are specifically designed with small businesses and home offices in mind. The MF9280Cdn and MF9220Cdn color laser multifunction printers allow small businesses and workgroups to maximize productivity with convenient print, copy, fax and scan functionality in a fully networkable device. These devices are perfect for a multi-user environment and feature a variety of technologies found in many high-end commercial copiers to maximize office efficiency including "User ID Management" control.

The MF4570dn is perfect for any small business or home office that is looking for a reliable all-in-one office solution. The device enhances productivity and offers end-users Canon's renowned quality and durability . This device also provides high-end features usually found in advanced printer models including duplex versatility, print and copy speed up to 26ppm, a 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette and an Automatic Document Feeder.

Finally, the D420 offers a fantastic blend of value and performance in a streamlined document solution. The D420 utilizes a simple, easy-to-navigate control panel to provide end-users with advanced functions including duplex versatility, print speeds of up to 23ppm, 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette as well as a single-sheet multipurpose tray and an efficient energy saving mode utilizing approximately three watts of energy.

Needless to say, Canon is definitely answering the demands of the small business and home office market. These four new imageCLASS printers are sure to fit the needs of anyone operating out of their home or small business. However, buying a printer or copier isn't always in the cards for many people, especially people with small businesses or home offices where money is tight. That is where Rentacomputer.com comes in.

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Source: Office Product News

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