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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HP's Deskjet 3050A All-in-One Printer

If you are looking for an all-in-one printer for your home or office, you may want to consider the new Deskjet 3050A All-in-One printer from HP. This device combines a very attractive design with the latest in cloud printing technology into one single multifunction device. In addition to that, the HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One printer is perfect for small offices or home offices that do not need to print a lot of full-color photos and things of that nature.

However, with any product there are pros and cons. With the HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One, you get a little of both. On the good side, this device features a rather refreshing design and the wireless capabilities for Web connectivity allow you to print in the cloud with HP ePrint technology. Many offices find great use in wireless cloud printing as it saves a lot of time and is much easier to do.

On the bad side, the HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One lacks an Ethernet port for wired networking. In addition to that, the dual ink cartridge bay of the device is most definitely a money pit if you are planning on printing a high volume of photos or color documents. In times like these, most people and companies are looking at greener technologies and ones that can save them money, and this feature will definitely not do either.

Although the print quality of this device is limited by a dual-ink cartridge bay, the HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One printer, which has a retail price of $80, is built for productivity with wireless connectivity as well as mobile printing thanks to HP smartphone apps and the company's ePrint remote printing service which allows you to access downloadable content from any computer.

However, the small, 60-sheet paper input capacity and the low-volume ink cartridges are not a positive for consumers looking at an all-in-one printer for a large office setting. Though if you are a periodic printer on a strict budget, the HP Deskjet 3050A All-in-One is definitely worth a second look.

Source: CNET - HP Deskjet 3050A e-All-in-One

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Kyocera Mita America Introduces New ECOSYS Multifunction Printers

Kyocera Mita America Incorporated just recently introduced the ECOSYS FS-1135MFP and FS-1035MFP/DP 37 ppm black and white multifunction printers. The new FS-1135MFP and FS-1035MFP/DP are both a part of Kyocera's ECOSYS line of environmentally friendly products and utilize long-life consumables for consistent high-quality image output while also meeting Energy Star guidelines for both power and efficiency. The result is superior products with a low total cost of ownership and minimal impact on the environment.

Both of these devices are perfectly suited for small and medium-sized businesses as well as shared workgroup environments, incorporating enhanced standard features and functionality in order to help improve document productivity while simultaneously lowering operating expenses. In addition to that, both devices include a 250-sheet paper drawer and a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray while also offering two optional 250-sheet drawers for a total of 800 sheet maximum paper capacity.

Both devices also include standard network printing, copy and color scanning capabilities with the FS-1135MFP also offering standard fax capabilities, allowing your business to have document imaging solutions designed to meet workflow requirements with a single device. Considering both devices were engineered using Kyocera's ECOSYS technology, both devices incorporate long-life consumables and achieve one of the lowest costs per print.

As far as pricing and availability goes, the ECOSYS FS-1135MFP and ECOSYS FS-1035MFP/DP multifunctional printers are available right now via authorized Kyocera Mita dealers with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,371 for the FS-1135MFP and $1,181 for the FS-1035MFP/DP. If you want all the information regarding both the ECOSYS FS-1135MFP and ECOSYS FS-1035MFP/DP or to find the nearest dealer, you can always head on over to Kyocera's official website.

Source: Buyers Lab - Kyocera Mita America Unveils New Black and White ECOSYS Multifunctional Printers

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New Document Processing Technology to Come from Canon-Oracle Partnership

Canon is planning on working with Oracle to integrate its business copiers and printers with Oracle's database and server products. This is definitely an interesting partnership as you do not typically see names like Oracle and Canon in the same sentence. But, nevertheless, it is happening and should prove mutually beneficial for both companies.

The first step in the partnership will be made by Canon, whose subsidiary IT Solutions will sell a brand new platform that is capable of easily linking products like Canon's ImageRunner Advance copiers with Oracle's database, WebLogic and other offerings. The new platform will go on sale in January in Japan and then in the United States and Europe in the first half of the year.

Japanese companies, like Canon, are usually strong in developing advanced hardware. In addition to that, Canon also makes steppers for mass producing integrated circuits and is also a leading producer of high-end cameras. However, the company is considerably weaker in terms of software. The good news, for Canon at least, is that software and databases are now becoming a crucial part of the business copier and printer industry where documents are stored and processed digitally at an alarming rate.

Canon has stated that the tie-up will offer business solutions that include optical character recognition for saving documents as well as advanced features for combining and splitting PDF files. Canon also stated that in the near future, the company will work with Oracle in developing middleware for its online storage service and that the two companies will be working together in order to further develop and refine the Java programming language.

Canon has used Oracle's Java as the basis for third-party application development platform for its multifunction copiers a long time and the new joint development will extend that partnership, according to Canon spokesman Gota Fumoto.

Source: PC World - Canon, Oracle to Develop Document Processing Technology

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Ricoh Named New York Giants' Official Document Solutions Provider

Ricoh Americas Corporation has just announced that the company has officially been named as the Official Document Solutions Partner of the National Football League's New York Giants.

Thanks to this new relationship, Ricoh will be implementing a Managed Document Services (MDS) solution. MDS is Ricoh's unique offering that brings together industry-leading experience, technological expertise and robust services and tools that are specifically designed to optimize the way documents are managed and document management fleets are deployed. An MFD can help your organization or business in a plethora of ways including:

• Enhance Security


• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership


• Improve Business Processes


• Maximize Efficiency


• Enhance Environmental Sustainability

In addition to the MDS and document management equipment that is designed to help streamline business processes, Ricoh will also help the Giants meet their environmental goals. Ricoh has been a leader in creating green equipment for the past 20 years as well as a supporter of workforces that are trying to reduce their carbon footprint.

According to Vice President of Marketing for Ricoh Mike Dane, "Through MDS, Ricoh will help the New York Giants organization obtain measurable control of their output equipment and show how these devices support day-to-day business functions. We will implement solutions to help improve productivity through continuous innovation, assessments and measurement of their processes and results as well as help protect the environment through our state-of-the-art document management solutions."

Michael Stevens, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the New York Giants added, "The New York Giants are excited to welcome Ricoh as our Official Document Solutions Partner, and we look forward to working with them to improve our workflow efficiency while helping to reduce our environmental impact. When the Giants opened the Timex Performance Center, our new training facility, we sought to have the best possible document management technology available in the building, and that's clearly Ricoh."

Ricoh offers a full range of digital imaging products that are perfectly suited for any work group from SMB to Enterprise. Products include color and black and white multifunction copiers, printers, facsimile systems, scanners, digital duplicators, wide format copiers and digital cameras.

Source: PR Newswire - New York Giants Name Ricoh Official Document Solutions Provider

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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

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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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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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