Copier Rentals

I don't think anybody would disagree with me when I say that copiers are some of the most useful and important pieces of equipment for any business, small or large. However, copiers have many other uses that do not necessarily lie within the boundaries of an office building. For these uses, whether they be at a convention, trade show or conference, Rentacomputer.com offers the extremely convenient option of copier rentals.

Many people don't really consider renting a device such as a copier, though more people would highly consider it if they knew the different options they have as well as the savings they could earn. However, before you go looking into renting a copier, it is always good to know why you may want to.

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.

Thankfully, if you don't know what you need, Rentacomputer.com can help you. A professional Tech Travel Agent will assess your situation and help determine what is the right rental for you, whether it be a color copier rental, black and white copier rental or even a printer rental. By going with a company that has been in the business for over 20 years, you know you are going with a name you can trust.

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Ricoh's New MP C2051 and C2551 Multifunction Devices

Ricoh has just unveiled a pair of new powerful devices that offer industry leading productivity as well as functionality while offering reductions in energy use at the same time. These new devices, known as the MP C2051 and MP C2551, offer key specification improvements and also offer many former options as standard along with some new accessories.

Some of the new key improvements that come with these devices include:

• An increase in RAM capacity from 768MB to 1.5GB, HDD from 60GB to 160GB


• Faster warm up times as well as faster recovery times out of sleep mode


• Leading Energy Star TEC levels


• Able to print PDF/JPEG/TIFF files from USB or SD card


• Scan from the device directly to your email

In addition to that, there are also some new features that have just become standard on these devices which include:

• Quota setting in order to provide User Account Volume Limits


• VM Card


• HDD Data Overwrite Security


• HDD Encryption

If you or your business is looking for a way to manage your printing and documents while saving time, money and resources all in a way that is eco-friendly, the combination of Ricoh's software, hardware, service and support should make for an excellent mix. Ricoh prides itself on providing complete solutions and the expertise needed to make sure every aspect of this part of your business is working at full capacity.

Optional software solutions are provided by Ricoh that are designed to assist you in managing your documents so you can capture, store, retrieve, deliver, revise and manage all of your documents easier.

Source: Office Product News - New MFDs improve functionality, reduce energy use

A Copier Rental is a quick way to mass produce important documents for potential customers at an event or conference. Renting office equipment is simple and easy and it can also save you loads of time and money. Rentacomputer.com has been offering copier rentals to more than 1000 cities worldwide for over 20 years.

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

A Copier Rental is a quick way to mass produce important documents for potential customers at an event or conference. Renting office equipment is simple and easy and it can also save you loads of time and money. Rentacomputer.com has been offering copier rentals to more than 1000 cities worldwide for over 20 years.

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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Konica Minolta Releases bizhub 25 Monochrome MFP

Konica Minolta has just recently announced the availability of the bizhub 25 Monochrome Multifunctional Product. This device, which offers full color scanning as well as a compact design, is perfect for small businesses and workgroups that require fast and efficient document management services from the convenience of a desktop.

The bizhub 25 Monochrome MFP gives you print and copy speeds of up to 25 pages per minute, an 80-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, standard automatic duplexing and enhanced security features. In addition to that, this device has exceptional paper handling, inclusive of a 500-sheet standard paper tray, a 50-sheet bypass tray and an optional cassette, allowing the bizhub 35 to have an overall capacity of up to 1,050 sheets.

Konica Minolta's newest monochrome MFP also offers color scanning at up to 600 x 600 dpi with enhanced features such as DirectScan which allows you to scan into a PC folder. In addition to that, this newest device also features a standalone 33.6 Kbps Super G3 fax capability with 2,000 one-touch dials which also allows for as many as 200 groups.

According to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Konica Minolta Kevin Kern, "The customer-driven bizhub 25 offers busy workgroups the productivity and flexibility they need from their desktop MFP, in a more cost-efficient and streamlined document management solution. Delivering fast, high-quality monochrome output with a variety of other enhanced features, the bizhub 25 ensures that customers can continue to count on Konica Minolta for hard-working digital printing solutions that meet the entire spectrum of business needs, without compromising cost or convenience."

The bizhub 25 also features an intuitive 5.8" touchscreen UI that will guide you through programming the device and job execution. The new "My MFP" feature also allows you to register and access common features from a single screen. In addition to that, this device also gives you more ways to protect your documents and devices with password login, secure fax reception and secure printing. There is also auto fax outing to secure PC folders.

The bizhub 25 Monochrome Multifunctional Product is available now through Konica Minolta direct sales, authorized dealers and value-added reseller channels for $2,500.

Source: Buyers Lab - Konica Minolta Launches bizhub 25 Monochrome A4 MFP

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Rentacomputer.com Offers Sharp Copier Rentals

Though many different copier brands are offered for rental, Tech Travel Agents at Rentacomputer.com can proudly offer top-of-the-line Sharp Copier Rentals to suit any facsimile needs you might have.

Why Get A Sharp Copier Rental

Sharp has developed a full arsenal of copiers that can handle any facsimile need that could possibly arise. Whether you need color or black & white, a certain paper size, a printing speed, or finishing options such as hole punching and stapling, our Tech Travel Agents can get you the right Sharp Copier Rental.

Choosing The Right Production Rate

Sharp has organized their copiers according to ppm's or page per minute, and they range from less than 21 ppm to 71+ ppm. So depending on how much production you need and how fast you need it, this will play a crucial role in determining which Sharp Copier Rental is right for you.

Finishing Options

Sharp also has large multifunction copiers that are capable of performing various finishing functions, which is important if your company needs to produce materials such as year-end reports or manuals. Finishing options include hole punching, mail bin sorting, saddle stitch finisher, and stapling.

Sharp AR-M620 - B&W Copier Rental

One of the most common Sharp black & white copier rentals is the AR-M620 model. This copier more than suits any business need, and delivers a high volume output with high production speeds and 600 dpi resolution. Ubiquitous to most Sharp copiers, the AR-M620 makes use of a very innovative technology that scans a given document on both sides simultaneously, which alone increases the output rate of Sharp's copiers beyond most of its competitors. Contact your Tech Travel Agent for a Sharp AR-M620 Rental Quote.

Sharp MX-5500 - Color Copier Rental

One of our popular color models for rent is the MX-5500. This model is capable of an output rate of 41-ppm when printing color, and has a paper capacity maximum of 6,600 sheets. The MX-500 model also utilizes such innovative technologies as electronic sorting with offset stacking, and advanced image stabilization that provides a higher quality image. Request a Sharp MX-5500 Color Copier rental quote here.

Contex XD2490 Soft Pack Transport Case

Contex, a world leader in the development of wide format scanning and imaging solutions, has just announced the availability of its Soft Pack Transport Case for the company's highly popular XD2490 24-inch wide format scanner.

The Soft Pack Transport Case is made with ballistic nylon and a closed-cell reusable foam cushioning system and is designed to protect the XD2490 from extreme shock and vibration. The XD2490 wide format scanner itself delivers exceptional reliability and image quality and is perfect for remote operations. The Soft Pack Transport Case is very lightweight and convenient weighing in at less than 50 pounds when combined with the XD2490.

According to Federal Sales Director for Context Ed Delaney, "This new, lightweight Soft Pack is ideal for customers who use the XD2490 wide format scanner for off-site engineering, architectural or GIS projects. This portable solution provides a secure and reliable way to protect the equipment and achieve high-quality scans remotely."

Since its release in September of 2009, the XD2490 scanner has received a lot of recognition due to its affordability as well as its lightweight and compact size. Being extremely and easily transportable, the XD2490 wide format scanner is used by a plethora of companies in AEC, land management and development, gas and oil exploration, and defense and intelligence.

If you own an XD2490 wide format scanner by Contex and you find yourself frequently traveling around with it, make sure you take care of it with something like the Contex Soft Pack Transport Case. You have a bag for your laptop and your luggage so why should your wide format scanner be any different?

Source: Office Product News - Contex Unveils Soft Pack Transport Case for XD2490 Wide Format Scanner

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USAF Grants HP Contract for Printers, Supplies and Services

HP just recently announced that the company has been competitively awarded a purchase agreement by the United States Air Force. According to a statement from the USAF, "The U.S. Air Force is demonstrating strategic leadership in driving operational efficiencies and lowering overall costs through fleet consolidation, standardization and the use of environmentally sound devices."

As a part of the United States Air Force Information Technology Commodity Council Semi-Annual Enterprise Buy for Digital Printing and Imaging capabilities, which is basically a blanket purchase agreement utilized by the United States Air Force for the procurement of IT services and products, HP will be responsible for providing a plethora of HP branded standard printers and multifunction printers to the USAF.

Under the terms of the contract, the printers and multifunction printers will include pre-installed, value-added capabilities like the HP Universal Print Driver, USAF-approved security settings and the use of a Common Access Card Reader in order to support authorized use and other secure operations. This contract agreement also includes provisions for HP Original Toner, installation services and a four year Care Pack warranty which includes enhanced technical support.

The United States Air Force selected HP to meet its goals for modernizing, standardizing and consolidating its imaging and printing fleet, lowering overall operational costs and minimizing environmental impact. This also includes a significant reduction in the consumption of paper while at the same time improving device and network security. These devices are currently available on AFWay, the USAF's portal for the purchases of IT hardware, software and services which provides users leveraged buying power, asset tracking and oversight.

According to the Executive Vice President, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Vyomesh Joshi, "The U.S. Air Force is demonstrating strategic leadership in driving operational efficiencies and lowering overall costs through fleet consolidation, standardization, and the use of environmentally sound devices. This leadership extends to the environment where the Air Force looks to HP for solutions that reduce carbon footprint and power consumption. HP is thrilled to build on our 20-year history of providing the USAF with secure solutions that improve productivity, increase efficiency and reduce cost."

HP's DBI-10B device and toner price is, at the moment, lower than the pricing outlined in the U.S. government's General Services Agreement, which establishes guidelines for long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms to provide access to commercial supplies and services at volume discount pricing. HP has been a strategic supplier of computers, both notebook and desktop, for over five years under a companion agreement. This agreement, as well as the previous one, is focused on leveraging USAF spending in order to improve mission effectiveness at lower costs with improved security built in at the factory.

Source: BLI - HP Awarded Contract by U.S. Air Force for Printers, Supplies and Services

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Most business class projectors will do a good job displaying your PowerPoint presentation. If you have a small presentation group, a 2000 lumen LCD projector will be able to produce a nice and clear picture. For larger audiences you should consider a 5000 lumen LCD projector.

The V.34 Fax Standard

When it comes to businesses communicating with other businesses and with customers, no solution is quite as important or quite as cost-effective as a fax. You may be thinking that fax machines are something you would only see in a movie from the 80's or in your grandpa's home office, but that isn't the case. Over 90% of businesses in the United States have fax machines in the office. In addition to that, the sales of fax machines has maintained a slow, yet steady increase over the past few years.

A lot of people and businesses have tried to forgo using a fax machine by instead opting to use emails. However, despite the growing popularity of emails, more then 7.5 million fax machines were sold in 2002 alone. To help stay the obsolescence of fax machines, a lot of manufacturers have made some recent advancements in fax technology. These advancements have resulted in a renewed interest in faxing in the business environment. One such advancement was the introduction of the V.34 fax standard. The V.34 fax standard is something that can help businesses increase productivity while reducing costs at the same time.

The V.34 fax standard, which was developed by the International Telecommunications Union, is the standard for full-duplex modems, sending and receiving data across phone lines at up to 33.6 Kbps. This is a huge improvement over the previous V.17 standard which ran at only 9.6 Kbps and allows the V.34 standard to achieve faster transmission times per fax page as well as greater adaptability to varying line conditions and a reduction in the number of resends per fax. These improvements result in cost savings from reduced fax phone bills.

Advancements like the V.34 standard are keeping the fax machine industry alive and kicking and are helping a lot of businesses save time and money.

Source: Office Product News - V.34 Fax: Superior Performance and Cost Savings

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Digital Copier Security, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Australian-based Print Security

One of the biggest threats we face today as a planet is identity theft. Identity theft is a worldwide epidemic that plagues businesses and consumers costing them billions of dollars every year. There are a lot of programs that are making waves in the fight against identity theft, though one serious threat is going largely unaddressed and that concerns the data stored on hard drives inside digital copiers. California-based Digital Copier Security Incorporated (DCSI) has recently formed a partnership with Print Security out of Australia in order to serve markets in Australia and New Zealand.

Print Security has a lot of experience in the copier industry as well as with print management services. According to Chief Executive Officer with DCSI Bill Feigles, "We are so pleased to have joined forces with such an experienced and well respected group of companies." Director of Print Security Jason Ganis added, "At Print Security, we share the same passion as Digital Copier Security and we are committed to championing INFOsweep and INFOclear products in Australia and New Zealand. More importantly, we see the need to raise awareness of this looming threat among consumers, businesses and government entities in the markets we serve."

In a statement from Founder and COO of DCSI John Juntunen, Juntunen states, "Our efforts in the United States have led to greater awareness and actions aimed at mitigating the threat to data security posed by digital copiers but there is still a lot of work to do worldwide. We see this overseas partnership as a natural extension of our activities." Feigles added, "We have been approached by entities in other countries and we are interested in moving into more markets. However, we want to be very selective about who we partner with in both foreign and domestic markets and Print Security was just a perfect fit."

Print Security is associated with other companies such as Smartprint Fleet Management, Laser Printers Direct and iFish finance through common management and will server as the exclusive provider of Digital Copier Security Incorporated's products and services in Australia and New Zealand.

Source: PR Newswire - Digital Copier Security, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership

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