New Desktop Monochrome Laser Printer from Ricoh

It took them nearly five years to do it but Ricoh Americas Corporation, one of the leading providers of digital office equipment, has announced its new Aficio SP 6330N laser printer which is the only 11" x 17" monochrome desktop laser printer in the product line. The Sp 6330N can produce documents at 35ppm with a resolution of up to 1200x1200 dpi.

The Sp 6330N is compact and offers a low total cost of ownership. This eliminates the need for small workgroups to outsource jobs. The printer can support any combination of media types that you can throw at it as well as any type of media sizes to meet every printing need with the devices standard 500-sheet printing tray and 100-sheet bypass tray.

In addition to that, the SP 6330N eliminates the need to hire a vendor to print onto thick media because the printer can print onto media weighing up to 57lbs bind/120lbs index. The SP 6330N can also print transparencies, labels, card stocks and even recycled papers. In addition to that the SP 6330N can also maximize uptime and streamline supply issues and support issues with high yield 20,000-page All-in-One (AIO) print cartridge technology.

According to Senior Vice President of Marketing for Ricoh Americas Corporation Shun Sato, "The new Aficio SP 6330N is an ideal device for our customers who seek a compact printer capable of handling a variety of printing capabilities. The device is a savvy investment sure to make sure to maximize productivity and enhance any company's bottom-line."

The Aficio combines versatility with convenience inside a compact design which is capable of supporting a vast array of professional solutions that include remote device monitoring utilities as well as a range of advanced data security features that include network authentication and user access codes. Users will get a nice peace of mind with security tools that can control device access and protect confidential information.

Overall this looks to be a top notch machine. It has taken nearly 5 years for Ricoh to make another monochrome laser printer and it seems like they put a lot of hard work into making this printer as best as it can be.

Source: Office Product News

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The New Seiko Teriostar LP1020 LED Copier

Last week, Paradigm Imaging Group announced that it would be distributing the new Seiko Teriostar LP1020 LED copier. The Teriostar has a number of great qualities, including parallel processing, which is the ability to process an incoming file while another one is printing. This quality can save any office or business time and money.

The copier also incorporates an innovative heat roller that applies heat and pressure to adhere images, which gives the final product razor sharp lines and better toner adhesion. It's also fast, with its true 600 dpi speed, making it an unique combination of speed and quality.

Paradigm's imageSTAR Software Suite adds even more value to the copier. It inclues two software packages. The first is Seiko's Teriostar Software, which features four powerful components: Deliver y, Scan-to-File, Scan-to-Copy, and TerioPRINT V103 (allows batch printing of PLT, TIFF and PDF files. The second is Paradigm's VB-INDEX software program, which captures index data from scanned engineering drawings. It is a multi-user system and can process large quantities of data from several different workstations and the indexed data, image path, and file name are served in a project file.

Randy Geesman, president of the Paradigm Imaging Group had this to say of the new copier, "The addition of the new Seiko LP1020 with our exclusive imageSTAR Software Suite further diversifies and expands our product offering. Our dealers enjoy the benefit of working with a true value-add distributor that provides them with incentive packages to grow their business, increase profits and guarantee customer satisfaction."

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Toshiba's New e-BRIDGE Color Profiler Tool

Toshiba has announced a new tool, which it says will optimize the company's "industry-leading color reproduction quality based on environment and media." The e-Bridge Color Profiler Tool enables the creation of International Color Consortium device output profiles when combined with the ES1000 spectrophotometer, maximizing color vibrancy and fidelity.

Rory Fox, a senior product manager for Toshiba American Business Solutions, stated in a press release,

“The Toshiba e-BRIDGE Color Profiler Tool was integral in helping the award-winning e-STUDIO6530c, our fastest and most advanced color product to date, receive such high-accolades at the IPA Digital Print Forum earlier this year. This study exhaustively examines and compares large production presses. The e-STUDIO6530c was the only system under scrutiny designed primarily for general office use, and the results proved that our competitively-priced office product with an EFI Fiery Controller, did well in all the tests when compared with production presses that are priced anywhere from $300,000 to $1 million retail.”

Being able to print quality color copies in the office eliminates the need for involving a third party and can eventually save a company thousands of dollars. It also saves time and increases office productivity. Various aspects of various climates such as temperature and humidity can affect a copier's performance. A copier in Denver's high altitudes will perform differently than a copier near sea level in Louisiana. The new profiler tool will help companies all over the country make the most of their e-STUDIO copiers, regardless of any underlying factors.

The software package that comes along with the tool includes four different applications that allow for color data printing, data measurement, data integrity viewing, profile building, and profile viewing. These include: a target reader application that manages the measurement of characterization targets used to create custom profiles; the data viewer detects any errors in color measurements before completing the construction of the profile; the profile builder constructs the ICC profile and provides settings so the user may further customize the profile; and the profile viewer verifies the integrity, accuracy and performance of the ICC color profile.

The e-Bridge Color Profiler Tool should retail for about $499, wile the ES-1000 Spectrophotometer sells for about $1,299. Fore mor information, visit Toshiba's copier and printer website.

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Why Rent a Copier?

So many businesses are turning to copier rentals for their offices these days and for good reason. Rentals save you time and money, as well as offering a number of other benefits. Here's a quick look at some reasons why copier rentals from RentaComputer.com may be the right choice for your office.

• You provide the paper and we'll do the rest. All maintenance, including toner and broken parts are supplied by the rental firm. If something goes wrong, just give us a call and they'll have it fixed in no time.
• Tired of the copier you have? Want a newer model? Maybe you decided the copier is too big and obtrusive for your small office. Copiers can be expensive and you most likely can't afford to run out and buy a new one every few months. You can always trade your copier or even cancel your rental at any time.
• Rent a copier for as long or as little as you like. Maybe you just need it for a few week as part of a temporary office or maybe you need it for an entire year or longer because you can't yet afford to purchase a new one. A rental is flexible and will fit your needs no matter how large or small.
• At Rentacomputer.com, we serve the entire United States. We can have a copier to almost any destination in the country and we do it fast!
• We also offer a wide range of top-of-the-line copiers that provide a wide-range of service!

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Canon Buys Printer & Copier-Maker, Oce

Canon, the maker of cameras and office equipment, has acquired Oce, a Netherlands-based producer of copiers and printers for $1.1 billion. The deal took place despite Orbis Portfolio Management's attempt to get Oce to sell out to Konica Minolta.

In a statement, the two companies said they aim to become a major force in the international printing industry. With Canon's sales and marketing, and Oce's expertise in production printing, wide-format printing and business services, that goal shouldn't be a problem.

According to Canon president Tsuneji Uchida, the merger will deliver "clear benefits" in research and development, product mix and marketing." In addition to wide-format printing and document management, the newly merged companies would like to be a top producer for the small business and home office sectors.

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eCopy ScanStation OP

Looking for an easier way to manage all of your companies scanned documents? Then check out the eCopy ScanStation OP. The eCopy ScanStation OP allows you to connect either your black and white or color digital copier or scanner to your company's networked applications, including email. This allows for a low-cost, easy, instantaneous distribution and management of all of your company's scanned documents.

eCopy does a great job of providing a simple, easy to use solution for extending your use of such devices while at the same time leveraging your investment in the infrastructure and applications of your corporate network. The ScanStation itself is comprised of an integrated, free standing touch panel, keyboard and PC which is easily connected to any digital copier or document scanner. The device also supports both black and white and color scanning.

The destination of your scan is easy to figure out thanks to easy to read icons that are displayed for each destination on the touchscreen. Such destinations may include things like Scan and Fax, Scan to Printer, Scan to Mail, Scan to Desktop or Scan to Document Management System.

The eCopy ScanStation OP is powered by the eCopy ShareScan OP software. ShareScan OP is able to seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Windows and even Novell Netware networks. The ShareScan OP is comprised of three separate components: the eCopy ShareScan OP Client, the eCopy ShareScan OP Admin Console and the eCopy ShareScan OP Services Manager. Administrators are able to manage connector profiles for many different eCopy ScanStations via an administrative workstation anywhere on the network.

On top of that, eCopy ShareScan OP also enables connections into email, fax and even document management applications (add-on connectors only) from the device. Users also have the ability to create custom "Scan To" buttons with the eCopy quick connect feature. Color documents are scanned eCopy Xpert Compression Technology which reduces file size by more than 99% of the original size and files can be easily transmitted across a network, digitally stored and printed with excellent image quality.

If your company is in the market for a device that can easily manage all of your scanned documents then definitely check out the ScanStation OP from eCopy. This device is more than capable of handling any and all of your scanning needs.

Source: Office Product News

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Samsung's Multifunction Color Printer for Corporate Offices

Samsung Electronics America Inc. recently announced a premier color laser multifunction (MFP) printer called the MultiXpress CLX-8540ND. Samsung is currently offering the CLX-8540ND with an MSRP of $8,249.00 and is recommended as a heavy duty solution to corporate businesses.

“The CLX-8540ND is our flagship hybrid printer designed as a printer-copier solution for workgroups in large corporate environments and for copy-intensive small-to-mid sized businesses. Along with being one of the fastest digital color printers on the market, the CLX-8540ND also bridges the gap between Letter/Legal verses Ledger printers by including advanced printer and copier features usually only found on larger machines. What we’ve done is simplify the selection process for IT managers who are looking for a truly multifunctional printer.” - Doug Albregts, Vice President of Information Technology, Samsung Electronics America Inc.

Fastest in Its Class
The CLX-8540ND is one of the fastest color multifunction printers on the market and is capable of replacing current bulky multifunction printers. The CLX-8540ND has an extremely quick startup time and can print up to 40 pages per minute (PPM). This printer even sports an 800 MHz CPU, 1 GB of RAM, and a 160 GB hard drive making it suitable for the most demanding of office environments. Difficult printing and scanning jobs become a thing of the past as the CLX-8540ND easily processes, stores, and protects these aspects of your business. The optional paper tray is expandable to 2,720 sheets allowing this printer to manage large print jobs without interruption.

Samsungs Crisp Color and Easy Management
Whats truly unique about the CLX-8540ND is its Easy Color Manager and Real-Time Calibration Technology. The Easy Color Manager allows users to adjust color balance, brightness, contrast, and saturation of any image that you want to print. This is especially useful for businesses that have specific color preferences or rigid color requirements for their prints. The Real-Time Calibration Technology ensures that all documents are printed consistent with a high color quality. However, when dealing with important documents that may require special attention, users can choose to manually define what level of color quality will be specifically used on their documents. There is even an "Auto" option that will automatically detect whether print jobs are "mono" or "color" allowing your business to save time without having to separate these different print jobs. Whats truly impressive about the MultiXpress C8540ND is that it can handle a 9,600 dpi resolution with ease and will always print clear and precise.

Easy to Manage and Personalized UI
The combination of Samsung’s exclusive 7”color LCD touchscreen and 3-dimensional User Interface creates a smooth and easy interaction between users and the machine. The touchscreen also provides trouble-shooting capabilities that effectively reduce downtime. In addition you can add valuable information to the UI such as your corporate logo, IT support phone numbers, and any other service/support details. Rest assured that this printer will conform with all of your businesses existing IT infrastructure policies and regulations through the use SyncThru™ Admin 5, an online administration application that lets you manage and control who has access to the C8540ND.

“Next to its performance, the CLX-8540ND’s advanced features, such as modular add-ons and productivity software, make this multifunction printer easy to manage for IT managers and end users. We’ve also added cost saving features like TonerSave, AnyWeb Print, and Auto Color Detection to help our customers trim expenses. Our standard accounting solution gives managers complete visibility into their printer fleets by providing them with real-time tracking of their printing costs by individual users, printer type and location.” - Ken Colby, Director of Printer Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

A Few Quick Toner Tips

Here are a few quick tips about toner that can help you save money and maximize the use of your laser printers, fax machines, and copiers

• Above all, it is important to realize the difference between ink and toner. Toner is used in all laser printer and copiers and most fax machines and is actually a carbon-based powder. If you're spending too much money on ink, buying equipment that uses toner is a great way to go. Toner machines are slightly more expensive, but in the long-run, you'll save on the cost of printing and that can save you hundreds of dollars and even thousands if you are running a small or medium business.
• When your machine tells you your toner is empty, here's a hint: it's not. Because your toner is a powder, you can take the cartridge and give it a gentle shake from side to side, causing the toner to redistribute evenly. (Sometimes it gets stuck on the sides.) Get anywhere from 10 to 15% more usage from each cartridge by remembering this tip!
• Shop around for toner! Less expensive, generic brands are everywhere. Don't pay extra money for a fancy box or brand name. Do your research, shop around online and compare prices.

Xerox Celebrates the Anniversary of the 914 Copier

The Xerox 914 copier was introduced at a trade show in New York City, over 50 years ago, on September 16, 1959. The name 914 came from the fact that the machine photocopied images as large as nine by fourteen inches and the first copy took fifteen seconds, with each copy after that taking about seven seconds to complete. The old machine is currently housed on the second floor of the 30-story corporate tower called Xerox Square.

The 914 made photocopying cheap, easy and ubiquitous and its success made Xerox Corp what it is today. The Connecticut-based company is a Fortune 500 firm that employees over 54,000 employees worldwide. Last week, Xerox CEO Ursula Burns hosted a group of retired employees who were initially involved with the 914. "It's foundational to the company. It's what really transitioned Haloid from a company that made photographic paper to a company that was in the business of documents. And it really changed the face of the office," said Steve Hoover, Vice President of Xerox's Global Software and Solutions group.

The original copier was produced at a factory in Rochester, New York; each one weighed 600 pounds a piece. It was even the subject of a 2004 book, Copies in Seconds: How a Lone Inventor and an Unknown Company Created the Biggest Communication Breakthrough Since Gutenberg. And it was definitely a breakthrough in technology. When the copier came about, copying a piece of paper was mostly done with carbon paper, a lithograph machine, and chemically based processes such as 3M Co.'s Thermo-Fax and Eastman Kodak Co.'s Verifax. The 914 and many of today's photocopiers use xerography or electro photography.

Even though the Xerox's digital iGen4 presses is pretty much the same today as it was 50 years ago, today's technology uses a laser instead of a flash of light to expose the image. Xerox also has a number of inkjet products but executives say they don't think xerography is going anywhere anytime soon.

Joe Wilson, the founder of Xerox, originally shopped the idea for the new technology to investors such as IBM but no one was interested. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands, raising money and depending on friends to put the machine together. The original machine was leased to customers due to the fact that it came from a small, unknown company, and had yet to be tested. According to Horace Becker, the now 86-year-old chief engineer of the 914, "The rest is history."

"The orders started to roll in. We started with the idea we'd build five a day at the Orchard Street plant. Then we moved to 25 a day. When we finally moved out of Orchard Street to Webster, we were building over 100 a day," Becker told the Democrat and Chronicle.

Between 1960 and the early 1970's, over 200,000 o the 914s were produced. Becker says the demand was so high, hardly any money was made and almost before the company even turned a profit, they began planning the 813.

New Universal Printer Drive From Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta is one of the leading providers of advanced imaging and networking technologies for desktops and print shops and they have just announced of their newest product, the Konica Minolta Universal Print Driver (UPD). The UPD is a single printer drive for all networked printers. The UPD offers a common interface which handles printer selection throughout and entire network, automatically detects and identifies Konica Minolta printers and MFPs as well as other company's products. The UPD also offers a full range of functionality which increases overall business efficiency.

Konica Minolta's UPD has a single user interface which offers multiple benefits for IT Administrators as well as users that work in anything from small to large workgroups. With this UPD there is no need for the installation of separate drivers for each networked device. The UPD simplifies all the complex capabilities by considering each and every integrated task into one single driver core. This device also allows operators to add new devices to current configurations easily so they can be up and running quickly with no loss of productivity. In addition to all of that, the user interface also offers complete functionality which includes finishing, layout and quality for every pre-installed devices.

According to Vice President of Marketing for Konica Minolta Kevin Kern, "By implementing our Universal Print Driver, IT professionals can significantly reduce administration time and costs while concurrently streamlining their printing operations." Kern goes on to say, "As businesses continue to look for ways to remain competitive, the ability to manage growing workloads in less time, while not compromising quality or efficiency, is a key concern and one that this solution directly aims to address. Konica Minolta's new UPD further evidences efforts to ensure that users can always count on Konica Minolta to deliver the cutting edge innovation they need.

Konica Minolta's UPD combines multiple print drivers to meet the needs of networks comprised of new and legacy devices from numerous manufacturers. Individual Child Drivers will connect to model-specific MPFs from Konica Minolta and Common Child Drivers will connect to other models from Konica Minolta as well as 3rd party devices. More recent MPFs and desktop printers from Konica Minolta will enjoy full print functionality while older ones will also have a basic range of functionality. Every device also has automatic detection and identification.

What s special about this UPD is that it is the only printer driver to feature a specific search filter which enables the user to search by feature set. Printing attributes like color, letter sized or 11" x 17" paper and duplex printing can be typed into the search field at which point the filter will display all devices that match. If you are looking for a quality UPD, then you should check this one out from Konica Minolta. No release date or price has been set.

Source: Office Product News