MWA Intelligence Launches Cloud-Based SAP 

July 23, 2013 — MWA Intelligence (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and provider of enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions announced the availability of the Cloud based, on-demand version of SAP Business One.

SAP Business One Cloud is a software as a service (SaaS) platform providing all of the capabilities of SAP Business One. Dealers will gain the same time-tested benefits as the traditional, on-premise SAP Business One delivery option in a subscription based model, eliminating the need to manage IT. The new cloud based solution will empower imaging channel dealers by streamlining operations and increasing business insight with a complete, integrated, on-demand solution, according to an MWA press release. The solution will reportedly reduce IT costs by avoiding a capital investment required in on-premise implementations and it will minimize ongoing IT overhead by decreasing the need for experienced IT staff to manage and support hardware and software.

“More and more companies are looking to cloud technology to streamline their businesses and reduce costs,” says Michael T. Stramaglio, president and CEO of MWA Intelligence. “The new SAP Business One Cloud solution offers dealers all of the great functionality of the premise based version, without the cost of IT overhead.”

MWA Intelligence is responding to a growing need among office technology and imaging channel businesses struggling to gain and maintain competitive operating advantages with disparate, non-integrated business management systems. The MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One offers a complete, affordable integrated solution that will allow dealers to have instant visibility into all of their business intelligence, across multiple businesses or locations and completely eliminates the need for multiple, unrelated business systems.

Office Business Systems Sells Toshiba Telephone Division to Entel Systems

 July 24, 2013 - Prosperity Plus Management Consulting, Inc. has announced that Entel Systems, Inc. has acquired the Toshiba telephone division of Office Business Systems (OBS).  Prosperity Plus represented OBS throughout the transaction. Located in Lincoln Park, NJ, OBS is a Toshiba telephone dealership that also provides a full line of voice recording, video and network technology. Entel Systems is based in Pompton Plains, NJ with additional offices in Paramus.

Doug Smith, the president of OBS, was quoted as saying that “the sale of the Toshiba telephone division is a real win-win for all concerned. OBS will now focus completely on our voice recording, video and network divisions. Our Toshiba telephone customers will be well cared for and will have access to an expanded suite of products offered by Entel Systems.”

Specific details of the transaction are confidential and have not been released. For more information please contact Jim Kahrs at Prosperity Plus Management Consulting, Inc., (631) 382-7762 or jkahrs@prosperityplus.com.

EverBank Adds Steven Mosley to Office Products Team 

July 24, 2013 – EverBank Commercial Finance, Inc. has announced Steven Mosley as the most recent addition to the firm’s growing Office Products team. Mosley joins EverBank Commercial Finance as a relationship manager, serving the company’s Carolinas region. He will be based in Greenville, N.C. and will report directly to Jeff Stellinga, EverBank Commercial Finance’s Eastern Sales Manager.

For the past five years Mosley served as a major account executive for Copypro, Inc., a large independent dealer in the Greenville, N.C. area. Mosley was the top producing rep for his company in both revenue and profit, achieving more than 30 percent year-over-year growth within his region from 2008 through his tenure at the company.

Mosley began his career in the automotive finance sector, where he most recently worked as regional sales manager for HSBC Auto Finance. Mosley also worked as an area sales manager for Capital One Auto Finance and senior dealer credit manager for Wachovia Bank.

Konica Minolta bizhub C754e/C654e Series Delivers Fast, Intuitive Workflow

July 23, 2013 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has launched of the bizhub C754e/C654e Series of color MFPs. Delivering high-speed, high-quality color output, the newest bizhub models also feature enhanced functionality via Konica Minolta’s INFO-Palette design control panel for a more intuitive, efficient workflow, according to a company news release.

Ideal for a wide range of environments including healthcare, education and legal applications with specific workflow demands, the bizhub C754e/C654e series offers output speeds of up to 75 ppm, built-in print control, standard dual scanning and professional security protection via Konica Minolta bizhub SECURE.  Pro-quality inline finishing options allow for on-demand printing of specialized documents, including presentations, case files, course content, health information and direct-mail marketing materials.  The bizhub C754e/C654e series of color MFPs also incorporates the latest evolution of Konica Minolta’s INFO-Palette design with enhancements including: improved swiping; drag and drop; tap and toggle; pinch in and pinch out; as well as image rotation operations.

Toshiba’s New e-Studio Series Offers Vibrant Color and Fast Speeds in a Compact Design 

July 23, 2013 —Toshiba America Business Solutions (http://business.toshiba.com) has introduced its e-STUDIO2555C/3055C/3555C/4555C/5055C series of MFPs. The new e-STUDIO products output at up to 50 pages-per-minute. Toshiba’s latest printing device additionally offers users the flexibility to print in high volume black and white.

As a result of its compact design – it features one of the smallest footprints in its class –and premium image quality, the latest addition to Toshiba’s  e-STUDIO products meet the diverse printing and copying needs for any size business, according to a Toshiba news release. The new Series also features quieter drive and fan motors.

Through Toshiba’s next generation e-BRIDGE controller with its open platform technology, users can manage, capture, and deliver documents at the swipe of a hand – via a tiltable nine-inch control panel – while also offering all of the benefits associated with cloud and mobile printing.

The e-STUDIO5055C series incorporates a suite of elite security features. A Self-Encrypting Drive featuring the company’s Wipe Technology, allow the MFPs to comply with the highest security protocol available. If an e-STUDIO hard disk drive is removed and installed into another MFP, all of its data automatically erases. Additional security features within the company’s newest models include secure PDF with 128-bit AES encryption, IP/Mac address filtering, Role Based Access Control and SNMPv3 protocol.

To improve color reproduction while minimizing energy costs, the e-STUDIO5055C line integrates the company’s new low-temperature fusing toner. For greater energy savings, Toshiba Encompass Analysis provides users with a comprehensive understanding of their print-related eco footprint while providing solutions to help them reduce environmental impact.

2013 MPSA Leadership Awards Winners Announced 

July 22, 2013 – The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has announced the winners of its 2013 MPSA Leadership Awards. The MPSA Leadership Awards were established in 2010 to honor those companies that have excelled in various areas related to managed print. Winners serve as shining examples to the community of their commitment to and expertise in managed print services (MPS).

Awards submissions were vetted and scored by an esteemed judging panel of nine industry leaders chosen from the call to membership, led by a member of the MPSA Standards Committee who ensured impartiality and adherence to guidelines. The company scoring highest in each category was deemed winner of the respective award.

“This is far and away the best run, most contested MPSA Leadership Awards, ever. It’s a credit to the MPSA membership and our evolving industry on a global scale,” said Greg Walters, MPSA president. “If one wishes to see the future of MPS, just look at the list of winners.”

The 2013 MPSA Leadership Awards winners are:

• Best MPS Innovation: Print Audit, printaudit.com
• Direct Managed Print Services Plus Provider: Ricoh, ricoh-usa.com
• Independent Managed Print Services Provider: Flo-Tech, flotech.net
• Independent Managed Print Services Plus Provider: Xtandit, xtandit.nl
• Managed Print Services Infrastructure Provider: Supplies Network, suppliesnetwork.com
• Professional Services Provider: Photizo Group, photizogroup.com
• Software Provider: Office Document Consulting, officedocumentconsulting.com
• Regional Managed Print Services Provider: Xtandit, xtandit.nl

Winners will be officially recognized and awarded crystals at the MPSA Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at CompTIA’s ChannelCon event at the Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Fla. 

Revamped Print4Pay Hotel Website Provides Members with Added Features and Value

June 18, 2013 – Art Post, founder and proprietor of The Print4Pay Hotel www.p4photel.com, has announced the rollout of the new and improved Print4Pay Hotel Website. The original Website, which was designed by copier and MFP professionals for exchanging information among colleagues in the imaging industry and storing industry knowledge and information, has been enhanced with additional features and functionality with the look and feel of a social networking site.

The new Print4Pay Hotel site still offers the popular Forums that have been so critical to members for exchanging ideas and best practices, but now provides members an opportunity to have their own “wall” where they can upload videos and audio, post photos, post on each other’s walls, and send private messages to one another.

“It’s now more of a social site and is a hybrid between Facebook and LinkedIn for users in the imaging industry,” says Post. “I wanted to develop a unique user experience for imaging professionals in our industry.”

A new feature is “Grind My Gears,” a 15-30-second audio clip where once every two weeks Post will rant and rave in an audio file about something in the industry.

As with the original Website the revamped site will include weekly blogs, which are now available in a printable format. In addition, the site now features videos about hardware and solutions, and starting in 2014, the site will feature training videos for new salespeople.

Another new feature allows the user to elect to receive either an immediate verification whenever anybody posts a comment or replies to a post or just a notification when they log onto the site. The site also includes clip sets of images related to the imaging industry along with sales documents, photos, videos, audio files, and printable blogs as well as quotes or proposals shared by members. Members can also track street pricing, including information on what a machine was sold for or leased for, and the current cost per page on the maintenance agreement.

The Print4Pay Hotel currently has more than 2,300 members. To become a member visit: http://www.p4photel.com/join

Print Audit Releases Significant Update for Print Audit Secure

July 15, 2013 – Print Audit, the print management company, has released a significant update for its secure release and pull-printing solution, Print Audit Secure. Print Audit Secure 1.2 features compatibility with Windows 8, as well as several user interface and administrative enhancements. Print Audit Secure is a print management service which helps organizations eliminate stacks of unclaimed print jobs and increase their document security, without any modifications to their print environment. The program allows users to release their print jobs at any networked printer with their smartphone or a Web-enabled device. Secure and the latest update are available immediately to Print Audit Premier members worldwide.  The administrative improvements in Print Audit Secure 1.2 include enhanced options for expiring print jobs as well as support for alphanumeric Printer ID’s of up to 50 characters in length. The interface changes include the ability for users to register themselves as a new user via a swipe card at the device.

Secure 1.2 also contains several other new features, including the ability to run the Secure Client on Windows 8.  Visit the following link to upgrade to Print Audit Secure 1.2 or to learn more about what is new in this release: http://www.printaudit.com/software-updates.asp?id=12

DocuWare 6 Named Outstanding Document Management Solution 

July 16, 2013 – DocuWare has been selected as having the outstanding document management solution by Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) winning their Summer 2013 “Pick” Award in that category.

This award acknowledged DocuWare 6 as the top-performing document management solution. Testing on all 3 platforms of Version 6 demonstrated a very complete set of features including a new cloud-based service with highly automated capture and search capabilities.

Copier Careers Publishes 2013 Sales Manager Salary Survey Results

July 16, 2013 – Copier Careers , a Minneapolis-based retained recruiting firm serving the Document Imaging Industry for over 25 years, just published their eleventh Annual Sales Management Salary Survey. Since 2002, Copier Careers has published an annual survey for service techs, sales managers, and service managers. The surveys track a wide variety of data which summarizes how well copier professionals are compensated, how happy they are in their current positions, and how well their employers are meeting their needs. This year’s survey reflects the responses of 1,033 copier sales managers who work for independent dealerships, regional dealerships, national sales & service organizations, and OEMs. Highlights include:

• Average total compensation for sales managers is up 5 percent since last year, with increases in both base pay and commissions.
• As sales managers have begun to realize the full depth and breadth of solutions, many have adopted a greater interest in cutting-edge technology; some have even left the industry to pursue careers with other types of IT service providers.
• For sales managers who have failed to come to terms with new technology, recruiting quality sales staff has become increasingly difficult — young reps know how much money they can make selling professional services and are reluctant to work for dealerships that don.t support a wide variety of solutions.

Visit http://www.copiercareers.com/salary_survey/2013_sales_mgr_salary_survey.pdf for the entire 10 page salary survey.

OverstockPartsNetwork.com Frees Up Cash for Dealerships

July 15th, 2013 – The newly formed OverstockPartsNetwork.com (OPN) announced June 1^st, 2013 has hit the ground running, according to a news release from BEI Services. In 45 days the increased membership has led to the acquisition thousands of parts accounting for nearly $80,000 worth of inventory from dealerships nationwide.  “The overwhelming success of the program required us to increase our warehouse space an additional 20% percent to stage the incoming parts until we could validate and record them into our ecommerce system.” says Scott Morgan, president of Recycled Parts. Formed by collaboration between BEI Services, Inc. and RecycledParts.US, the OPN has proved to be the answer to the question plaguing office equipment dealerships today, “how do we better manage parts obsolescence?”

Participation in OPN allows dealers to sell obsolete parts inventory to the network, while allowing dealers still actively using those parts to purchase them at significantly discounted prices. “Benefits to becoming a member are threefold,” says Stacey Romak, customer care specialist at BEI Services.  “Members are getting cash for parts that will most likely never be used, saving cash on new parts purchases, and are also given access to Advanced Inventory Management (AIM) reporting helping them increase profits through improved inventory management.”

AIM provides a number of beneficial reporting tools to help identify inventory that is becoming, or has become obsolete, compare part yields against national averages and better understand under stocked items saving dealerships thousands of dollars in shipping.  Other essential reports are also available to help dealers reduce part cost and improve service performance.

Participation in the OPN and access to AIM is free of charge. The majority of the industry’s ERP systems (OMD, LMS, eAutomate, MacTracks) currently provide the extract files required to join the network.  If you do not use an ERP system, BEI Services also offers a Service Reporting Software (SRS) solution free of charge to collect the parts and service history information needed for participation in the network.

To join today contact BEI Services at (307) 587-8446 or e-mail sales@beiservices.com

Ricoh Makes Strategic Investment in Avanti Computer Systems Limited 

July 11, 2013– Ricoh Company, Ltd. has announced that it has made a multimillion dollar investment in Avanti Computer Systems Limited, a provider of Print Management Information Systems (MIS) solutions for the print industry. Avanti provides Print MIS software that helps commercial and in-plant printers streamline their workflow, resulting in greater productivity, customer satisfaction, and improved profit margins.

With hundreds of installations throughout the commercial print and in-plant marketplace, Avanti will now be able to bring its MIS tools, including job costing, tracking and billing, scheduling, CRM, inventory management, warehouse and direct mail management, to an even broader global market. Avanti’s core technologies are uniquely positioned to complement Ricoh’s offerings with advanced solutions for mixed environments with wide format, digital cut sheet, continuous forms, offset, and fulfillment and kitting operations. Ricoh is committed to providing printers with alternative solutions that support open industry standards and connections to key production print technologies across vendors.

This is the most recent investment by Ricoh to expand its reach across the print industry in an effort to ensure customers have access to the critical information they need, when they need it.  Ricoh previously invested in PTI Marketing Technologies, a leading provider of marketing automation solutions for both enterprise users and print service providers. Ricoh is continuing to make these investments to further enhance the development of new management tools to help enterprises and commercial printers on their continued path toward efficiency and growth.

Print Audit Continues to Improve its Local Tracking with Facilities Manager 

July 9, 2013 - Print Audit has improved its local tracking in Facilities Manager with the ability to track detailed information from locally connected HP devices. HP’s free SNMP Proxy Agent enables the Print Audit Information Collection Engine (ICE) to gather details such as remaining toner levels, page counts and the device status from PC-connected HP devices and upload the information into Facilities Manager.

Print Audit Facilities Manager is a managed print services tool designed to remotely collect meter reads, automate supplies fulfillment, and report service information for managing fleets of printers, copiers, fax machines and multi-function devices. The product is currently used by over 900 dealers worldwide and boasts a 40 percent market share in the United States, according to Print Audit. The HP SNMP Proxy Agent is a client-based software tool created by HP that allows device monitoring systems to discover and manage devices that are not connected directly to the network. The Proxy Agent is able to poll PC-connected devices for the same type of information that is requested from network-connected devices by the Print Audit ICE. When the Proxy Agent is used in conjunction with Facilities Manager, MPS providers can now gather significantly more detail from local devices than what has been possible in the past.

For more information about using the HP Proxy Agent with Print Audit Facilities Manager, contact: http://www.printaudit.com/contact.asp

For more information about Print Audit Facilities Manager, visit:

http://www.printaudit.com/facilities-manager.asp

Samsung Announces Technology Partnership with Perceptive Software

July 9, 2013 - Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has announced a technology partnership with Perceptive Software, creator of process and content management products and solutions. With Perceptive Software, Samsung is now able to equip its multifunction printer customers with secure access to content using Perceptive Software’s enterprise content management software, Perceptive Content. Samsung MFP customers in a number of industries will now be able to easily manage the entire lifecycle of their documents and information, and even gain access from mobile devices. Samsung developed a connector that allows users to integrate Perceptive Content directly into their MFPs through Samsung’s eXtensible Open Architecutre (XOA) platform. A great fit for higher education, healthcare and retail audiences, users are able to put documents in workflows to allow people to work and access from their mobile phones and PCs.

Supplies Network Now Offers West Point Products

July 10, 2013 – Supplies Network has announced the addition of West Point Products to its product lineup. This premium replacement cartridge line offers a broad selection of supplies for most major brands, including Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Lexmark, Panasonic, Samsung and Xerox.

West Point Products recently introduced a new standard in color quality and performance with its ColorLogic Technology. Using next-generation technology, high-quality chemical toners and components as well as proprietary robotics and automation, West Point Products provides an advanced and true alternative to the OEM, according to a Supplies Network press announcement. Plus partnering with Supplies Network provides an extensive network to help the dealer promote and market the product.

Dealers have the opportunity to deliver this product line via Supplies Network national distribution centers within 1-2 days and receive same-day shipping, order aggregation, end-user shipping confirmations and drop-ship capabilities featuring the reseller’s brand. In addition, this product line can be custom branded for the reseller partner via Supplies Networks Private Label Program featuring the reseller’s brand, marketing tag lines and contact information.
Kyocera Teaching Assistant Update Brings Educators Enhanced Benefits 

July 10, 2013 – KYOCERA Document Solutions America has announced an upgrade to Kyocera Teaching Assistant, a business application designed to streamline classroom workflow, reduce teacher workloads, and boost student achievement.

A device-based application, Teaching Assistant enables teachers to automatically print, scan, grade and analyze student’s test scores right from a Kyocera MFP. The new version of the application integrates fully with Microsoft Excel 2010 or later and allows users to modify grading, add extra credit grades, and even add in essay question grades in addition to the bubble-sheet forms. It also prints test sheets with student names pre-populated, and outputs comprehensive analytics as a printed file or PDF—or CSV for import into MS Excel.

Teaching Assistant is a HyPAS application. As such, it is compatible with most Kyocera TASKalfa and ECOSYS MFPs. It is available through authorized Kyocera dealers at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $899.

TGI Office Automation Opens Second State-of-the-Art Distribution Center

July 15, 2013 – TGI Office Automation, one of the nation’s leading technology providers, has announced that it will be opening a new distribution facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey to better serve their customers nationwide. Enlarging the firm’s footprint to 7 offices will provide quicker product delivery to its customers. The 20,000 square foot facility is scheduled to begin operation on July 15, 2013. The new location will serve as a warehouse and sales center with a state-of-the art technology showroom showcasing TGI’s latest business solutions.

“The new facility is an investment that will improve the cusomter experience,” says Frank Grasso, TGI’s CEO. “This additional distribution center enhances TGI’s customer-centric focus of providing rapid response and quality service to keep our customers operating efficiently.”

TGI will deploy a state-of-the-art racking and picking system designed to streamline line order fulfillment, improve part distribution to their field service organization, and enable TGI to fully leverage distribution capacity all resulting in more timely deliveries to their customers.

Acsellerate Releases Series of Enhancements to CRM

July 10, 2013 - ECi Software Solutions (www.ECiSolutions.com), a provider of industry-specific information technology solutions, has announced a series of enhancements to ECi Acsellerate’s CRM application. Over the last year, Acsellerate has introduced a spectrum of key functionality that helps independent businesses manage their customer relationships and prospect pipeline.

Acsellerate’s latest features include the introduction of its mobile CRM Web application, and automatic email association from Outlook and other mail clients. These enhancements reportedly help users save time as they document customer interactions, whether in the office or in the field. The most recent release of Team Task Assignment allows business executives and managers to create strategic tasks for their sales team, closing the loop on marketing campaigns and other strategic business initiatives.

The Acsellerate team worked with key accounts and groups of beta dealers, listening carefully to ensure they were focused on the most important items. Over the past year, more than 15 new features were released for CRM alone, significantly streamlining and transforming the capability of the application while adding important new capabilities that support customers’ mission critical priorities.

Bay Copy Honors 34-Year Employee Ron Cichowski on His Retirement

July 10, 2013 – Longevity is something not in short supply at Bay Copy (www.baycopy.com), which celebrated its 41^ST anniversary this year. Recently, the company also honored 34-year employee Ron Cichowski, their technical director, who retired in June after 34 years of service to the company.

Bay Copy CEO Ray Belanger, in honoring his veteran employee’s many accomplishments, quipped, “Ron’s been here longer than I have!” Cichowski, a Carver resident, first joined Bay Copy in December of 1979 as a copier technician, armed with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. Through the years, he advanced through different positions in the company to senior technician, service manager, and finally director of technical services.

Throughout his career (he is self-described as a lifelong student of technology), he has also had a few other positions in addition to Bay Copy. He is a Class A Master Mechanic, and also has some background in the manufacturing of pottery; he ran his own retail store in Provincetown.

His hobbies are even more diverse than his adaptation to the world of technology. Interests include photography and bicycle racing (he is an endurance bicycle racer who has designed and built a recumbent bicycle), fishing, and an all-around outdoor enthusiast.

Bay Copy honored Cichowski at a luncheon at their facility. Visitors included State Representative Rhonda Nyman, who presented Ron with several official commendations from the Legislature, from her office as well as from Representative Susan Giffords, commending him on his years of service.

ITsavvy Partners with Toshiba America Business Solutions

July 10, 2013 - In a strategic move to better serve its customers, ITsavvy has joined forces with Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (TABS) and signed on as an independent dealer of TABS’ entire array of e-STUDIO multifunction products (MFPs) and thermal barcode printers. Featured on CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list the last four years, ITsavvy is one of the fastest growing distributors of technology hardware in the U.S. and exemplifies the high caliber company Toshiba seeks when considering a new dealer relationship.

“ITsavvy is a clear leader in serving the small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) market throughout Illinois, which speaks to the company’s commitment to technical and customer service and support,” said Larry White, vice president, sales, TABS. “Toshiba’s independent dealer network is a very important element of our company’s success, and as such, we choose only to partner with the best each market has to offer.”

By offering TABS’s full line of A3 and A4 MFPs, ITsavvy now offers color and monochrome products to meet the diverse document management needs for SMBs.This business segment should welcome the vibrant print quality and leading security features available within TABS’ award-winning array of e-STUDIO products. The adoption of Toshiba’s Self-Encrypting Drive throughout its line of MFPs will help ease information security concerns of ITsavvy customers. Featuring Toshiba’s unique Wipe Technology, e-STUDIO products provide an elite level of data protection.

To best address its current and future manufacturing, logistic and retail clients, ITsavvy also offers TABS’ full array of thermal barcode printers. These products blend broad web connectivity, superior print speeds and long battery life within a rugged industrial design for premium asset tracking.

Toshiba America Business Solutions Names New President 

July 1, 2013 — Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (TABS) (http://business.toshiba.com) has appointed Scott Maccabe as its new president and chief executive officer replacing interim president and CEO, Noboru Sawada. Maccabe has held a variety of senior sales and general management positions during his 37-year career in the IT industry, including roles at Quantum, Vangard, Fujitsu Computer Products, and StorageTek. Most recently, Maccabe served as senior vice president at Toshiba America Electronic Components and general manager of its storage products business unit where he oversaw the organization’s performance and led its expansion into new geographies and business segments.

In a separate move, Bob Greenhalgh has been named senior vice president of TABS and president of Toshiba Business Solutions (TBS) – the company’s network of wholly owned subsidiaries. Greenhalgh began his technology career at Xerox, and held several senior leadership positions with Apple Computer and Danka Industries before founding his own successful office equipment business. He joined the Toshiba team in 2001 when his company was purchased by Toshiba, most recently serving as TBS regional president, where he oversaw the growth and development of TBS’ largest region.

Ricoh Builds New TotalFlow DocEnhancer Verification Feature 

July 1, 2013 – Ricoh Production Print Solutions has announced that it has further expanded its critical communications suite of solutions, empowering printers of all sizes with easy-to-use, cost-effective tools and solutions that verify that each piece was printed and track that each piece was confirmed with limited manual effort. The newest enhancement to RICOHTotalFlow DocEnhancer is the Verification Feature. This feature enables customers to very simply add a unique barcode to  documents that identifies each piece within a PDF file, and then integrates with scan or camera technology to track and report that each piece was properly produced –  adding a level of integrity, which is particularly necessary when government regulations or privacy issues require perfect output.

TotalFlow DocEnhancer is an Adobe Acrobat plug-in that enables customers to edit print-ready PDF files instantly directly on the shop floor. Now with the Verification Feature, printers can scan the barcode at any point during the production process to track progress, create a visual report showing the percent of job completion, reconcile pieces that are missing, and initiate a reprint job.

Other new features that have been added to TotalFlow DocEnhancer PDF plug-in include:

·         Rules Manager: offers enhanced conditional logic by allowing customers to easily build and edit complex statements.  The rules can be applied to or extracted from the original PDF, allowing for greater flexibility with the data

·         Expanded font support: gives the ability to add text to PDF documents, utilizing any fonts installed on the operating system.  TotalFlow DocEnhancer will embed the appropriate fonts in the enhanced PDF, maintaining portability of the document across systems and through the entire production process

·         Easy-to-use interface: gives users access to a drop-down menu of Adobe Acrobat Pro adding a new level of simplicity

With TotalFlow DocEnhancer, changes that previously took longer periods of time can be handled immediately, including:

·         Set up page groups that mark  the individual mailings within a single PDF file, edit the first group and apply edits across all groups

·         Nudge an address block so it lines up with the envelope window

·         Add Optical Mark Readers (OMR) marks, barcodes or Quick Response (QR) Codes

·         Hide data or images

·         Add text or images using conditional logic, so additions are placed only on the appropriate pages

·         Update signatures on notification letters

TotalFlow DocEnhancer is a component of Ricoh’s Critical Communications suite of solutions.  The suite allows customers to automate document communications, simplify regulatory compliance and security, optimize distribution and mailing processes and utilize multi-channel delivery.  More specifically, the Critical Communications suite of solutions delivers the ability to offer Automated Document Factory (ADF) capabilities to PDF files, support native PDFs without the need for transforms, improves the management of PDF files in mixed environments and much more.

Click here to watch a video tutorial on how to use TotalFlow DocEnhancer.

Find more information about Ricoh’s critical communications suite of solutions here: http://www.infoprint.com/internet/ipww.nsf/vwWebPublished/solos_commercial-print-critical-communications_en

Toshiba Announces New Helping the Helpers Winner 

July 1, 2013 — On Friday June 28, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (http://business.toshiba.com) delivered $31,000 worth of its latest technology equipment and services to Honolulu nonprofit, Habilitat for winning its Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover contest. To acknowledge the nonprofit winning Toshiba’s contest while commending the positive impact of Habilitat and other worthy organizations in the Aloha State, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie is today proclaiming Helping the Helpers Day. Founded in 1971, Habilitat is one of the nation’s foremost residential substance abuse treatment programs.

To help celebrate the nonprofit’s technology windfall while recognizing its great work, U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Hawaii State Representative Jessica Wooley and Toshiba executive, Greg Valen joined Habilitat’s staff for an 11 a.m. Hawaiian Standard Time ribbon-cutting at the nonprofit’s headquarters. Congresswoman Gabbard and Rep. Wooley also presented the organization with congratulatory certificates at the event.

The nonprofit receives a prize package of Toshiba products and services including a new e-STUDIO3040c multifunction product, all-in-one desktop computer, Protégé laptop, LED HDTV, CAMILEO camcorder, Excite tablet, memory cards and even energy-saving LED light bulbs to help them reduce costs, streamline operations, and conserve resources.

Square 9 Unveils Hire to Retire Human Resources Solution

June 25, 2013 – Square 9 Softworks has announced the release of Hire to Retire, a new Web- enabled solution designed to streamline document centric human resource processes. Hire to Retire has a distinct purpose as an end-to-end solution specifically designed to enhance human resource management from the initial onboarding phase and throughout the employee’s career.

With the introduction of an interactive Web form interface, organizations not only eliminate paper, they also benefit from the re-purposing of captured data, according to a Square 9 press release. Hire to Retire reportedly significantly improves all human resource activities, including document creation, storage and retrieval while overseeing retention policies, and adherence to federal and state compliance requirements.

As a potential employee moves through the hiring process, Hire to Retire allows pertinent information to be captured off a Web-based employee demographic form. Data elements are then repopulated into required onboarding forms such as I-9 and state and federal W4s, avoiding repetitive data entry. The flexible workflow of Hire to Retire manages future activities like interview scheduling, while providing notification of post-hire activities including periodic reviews, benefits activation, and credentialing.

As a touch-friendly mobile solution, Hire to Retire fully supports the application of signatures through a mouse or touchpad enabled device. The use of electronic signatures enables employees to digitally execute government-required forms without the need for printing or scanning. As the Web forms are finalized, Hire to Retire automatically creates and files a PDF version including any digital signatures in adherence to government required compliance regulations.

To see Hire to Retire in action, a three-minute video is provided at www.square-9.com/hire-to-retire.

Print Audit’s Remotely Monitored Devices Growing

Aug. 26, 2013 - Print Audit, the print management company, has announced that its device monitoring solution, Facilities Manager, is growing at twice the rate of its competitors. The number of devices monitored by dealers using Facilities Manager has grown by 200,000 devices in the last 6 months.

Print Audit Facilities Manager is a remote device monitoring solution included with Print Audit Premier. Premier is a subscription program that gives office equipment dealers virtually unlimited access to all of Print Audit’s products for one low monthly price. One of the factors contributing to Print Audit’s rapid device growth is its ability to accurately track every type of printer, including locally attached devices, according to a Print Audit press release.  Another major benefit to dealers is Print Audit’s integration with the widest variety of ERP, proposal building, supplies management and accounting systems.

With Premier, dealers can provide their customers with capabilities such as secure print release, rules-based printing and cost recovery under a recurring per page, device or user model.  The profits generated from these solutions allow Premier dealers to use Facilities Manager at essentially no cost.

Print Audit recently published two case studies which detail how Print Audit is helping Premier Members significantly increase their profits:

http://www.printaudit.com/downloads/pdf/Standley_Systems_Case_Study.pdf

http://www.printaudit.com/downloads/pdf/Dove_Data_Products_Premier_Case_Study.pdf 

Innovolt Ranks No. 31 overall on 2013 Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Aug.27, 2013 – Inc. magazine recently ranked Innovolt Inc. No. 31 on its 32nd annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Innovolt, the leading provider of intelligent asset management technology, received additional recognition as the No. 1 Atlanta Metro Company, No. 1 Georgia Company, and the No. 2 Business Products and Services Company in the nation.

“Innovolt has experienced astounding growth over the past few years thanks to a team of innovative, forward looking people. Our growth, in large part, is fueled by the widespread need for our technology. Before Innovolt, many industries and companies did not know they needed what we provide. We have educated the market, and have a solution that effectively guards valuable electronics from power and environmental disturbances,” explains Jim Mitropoulos CEO at Innovolt. “Implementing Innovolt’s technology not only protects electronic assets but can also have a significant impact on the bottom line as well as brand reputation.”

The 2013 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc., is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. To make the cut, companies had to have achieved a staggering minimum of 918.59 percent in sales growth when comparing 2009 to 2012. Complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/500.

Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE) names Rachel Baker Account Executive 

Aug. 27, 2013 - Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE), a Chicago area provider of office equipment solutions, has announced that Rachel Baker has been named as an account executive, operating from the company’s downtown Chicago location. In this role, she will cultivate relationships with prospective customers, in addition to ensuring that current accounts are maintained up-to-date with new programs and technology offered by DPOE. Baker, who prior to joining DPOE was a substitute teacher at LaSalle County Schools, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University.

BTA East to Host Grand Slam, Sept. 26-27, in Baltimore

Aug. 23, 2013 — On Sept. 26-27, 2013, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA) East district will host Grand Slam, its annual educational and networking event, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore in Baltimore, Md. The event will feature a keynote presentation by Tod Pike, senior vice president of the Enterprise Business Division at Samsung Electronics America Inc., five additional educational sessions presented by industry leaders and a dealer panel focused on current industry changes.

Dealers will be able to participate in networking events that will allow them to connect with their peers, including a welcoming reception on Sept. 26, and a trip to Oriole Park at Camden Yards to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 27. In addition, there will be time to visit with exhibiting sponsors, many of which will hold drawings for great prizes during the event. Dealer attendees can also enter on site for a chance to win one of five $100 American Express gift card from BTA East.

Grand Slam begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, with one-on-one vendor/dealer meetings that will be held until 3:15 p.m. These meetings will give dealers the opportunity to earn $30 for each 15-minute one-on-one meeting attended, up to $210 per dealership. These meetings have been established to allow quality time with the vendors of the dealer attendee’s choice and help to defray travel costs. For more information, visit www.bta.org/East15MinMeetings.

At 4 p.m., the event will kick off with opening comments and Pike’s keynote presentation, “Embracing Change: The Future of the BTA Dealer.” Following the keynote, attendees will have time to network with peers and exhibiting sponsors during the welcoming reception, which will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m.

Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, followed by the dealer panel, educational sessions and lunch. After lunch, the final educational sessions, closing comments and prize drawings will be held. Breaks will be held during the day to give attendees time to network with peers and sponsors. On Friday evening, attendees will see the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

In addition to the keynote presentation, the Grand Slam educational sessions will be: “All Hits & No Errors = Dealer Success,” with Bob Goldberg, BTA general counsel; “Leadership vs. Management: Which is More Important?,” with John Hey of Strategic Business Associates; “Strategies for Success in Managed IT Services,” with Milton Bartley of ImageQuest; “The Evolving Dealership — Developing a Message That Integrates Hardware, Services & Solutions,” with Darrell Amy of Dealer Marketing Systems; and “Building the 21st-Century Sales Force,” with Troy Harrison of SalesForce Solutions.

The dealer panel, “Our Industry is Changing! Where Do We Go From Here?,” will be moderated by Frank Cannata of Marketing Research Consultants. The panelists: Rick Bastinelli, founder and president of Centric Business Systems, Owings Mills, Md.; Leo Bonetti, founder and CEO of Flo-Tech, Middletown, Conn.; Brad Cates, president and CEO of ProSource Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio; Bill Fraser, president of Fraser Advanced Information Systems, West Reading, Pa.; and Greg Gondek, president of Advanced Copy Technologies Inc., Cromwell, Conn.

BTA General Counsel Bob Goldberg will also be available during the event to provide free legal consultations to BTA members.

BTA member dealer registration with a baseball game ticket is $165, which includes the Thursday and Friday educational sessions, Thursday welcoming reception, Friday breakfast, lunch and breaks, and the baseball game. Non-member dealer registration with a baseball game ticket is $215.

For more information, including full session descriptions and the registration form for the event, visit www.bta.org/BTAEastEvent.

FlexPrint, Inc. Makes It Four In A Row!

Aug. 22, 2013 – As one of the fastest growing private companies in America, FlexPrint’s success and continual growth is largely attributed to a culture of fanatical focus on its growing national customer base and closely adhering to a philosophy that there is “brilliance in the basics”.  This unique environment has generated a powerful organic growth machine that has just achieved its fourth consecutive Inc. 500|5000 accolade.

“This type of significant, consistent growth speaks volumes of our value proposition and our dynamic people that deliver for our clients”, states Frank Gaspari, CEO of Flex Print, Inc. “Our culture at FlexPrint is special and a major competitive advantage. This combined with our absolute focus on always improving our value to clients is what we are all about.  I’d like to express a sincere thank you to the awesome people at FlexPrint and our clients across the nation for their confidence in us!”

Clover Releases Sustainability Report 

Aug. 22, 2013 –Clover Holdings, Inc., a compay focused on the recovery, refurbishment, remanufacturing and redeployment of business assets including imaging supplies, cell phones, personal electronic devices, and telecommunications equipment, announced the release of its 2012 Sustainability Report.

This fourth annual sustainability report outlines the major environmental impacts of Clover’s business operations from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The report examines the economic, environmental and social performance of Clover’s operations, reviews 2012 goals and achievements, and establishes 2013 objectives.

Notable Findings in the Report Include:

• Clover collected over 70.4 million cartridges and kept 49.9 million pounds of materials out of landfills
• The average ink cartridge contained over 97-percent post-consumer recycled content, the average toner cartridge  contained over 90-percent post-consumer recycled content
• Clover offset 100% of its U.S. energy consumption with wind power and renewable energy credits
• Cut paper usage at its highest print test facility by 50%

To view Clover’s 2012 Sustainability Report, please visit www.clovertech.com/sustainable 

DocuWare ISO/IEC-27001 Certified Seal of Security  

Aug. 21, 2013 – DocuWare’s information security management system meets all the requirements laid out by international standard ISO/IEC-27001, according to a recent DocuWare press release. This was recently confirmed when DocuWare was certified by the German Quality Management Academy (DQM).

To ensure the best possible product quality, several security mechanisms must be implemented within a company. The international standard ISO/IEC-27001 spells out the requirements for the manufacturing, installation, monitoring, maintenance and improvement of a documented information security management system as it reflects the IT risks of an organization. DocuWare’s information security management system fulfills all requirements of the ISO/IEC-27001 standard. The certificate provided by the German Quality Management Academy (DQM) was for the category of “Manufacturing of Standard Software for Document Management” and this is valid until May 2016.

Since 2012, DocuWare has been ISO-9001 certified three consecutive times for its Quality Management System (QMS). The international recognition that DocuWare consistently receives for its product quality was further validated in 2013. For the third time DocuWare garnered the highest honor (five stars) from Buyers Laboratory Inc., a specialist in providing independent reviews for the imaging industry.

Innovolt Poised for Continued Growth

Aug. 20, 2013 – Innovolt Inc., a provider of intelligent asset management technology, has reported that its year to date revenue has increased approximately 50 percent over the previous year.  As the company has become deeply entrenched in four key vertical markets and seen increased demand for its solution, it has experienced substantial growth and expanded its employee base, including several senior positions.

Innovolt has experienced exponential growth across the board. Highlights include:

• Significant double-digit growth of technology deployments from Q1 Fiscal Year 2013 to Q1 Fiscal Year 2014
• Expanded market presence in four target vertical markets: office equipment, vending, parking and casinos/gaming
• Added depth to its employee base which grew 70 percent in calendar year 2012 and more than doubled since the beginning of 2013

During the first half of the year, Innovolt expanded its workforce and appointed several senior positions. Noteworthy new hires consist of:

·         SVP and Chief Financial Officer Steve Norton, whose experience includes 13 years as an auditor at KPMG and Ernst & Young and subsequently as a senior financial executive at several high-tech companies including Manhattan Associates and Concurrent Computer Corporation

·         SVP and General Counsel Matthew H. Smith, whose experience includes Intellectual Property work at King & Spalding and most recently as General Counsel at Comverge

·         VP of Engineering Christine Jones, who joins Innovolt after a lengthy post at Siemens

·         VP of Channel Sales Todd Baillie, whose experience running Channel Sales is being leveraged to build the recently launched “Power Up” Partner Program which is designed to give additional revenue streams to partners while enabling expansion into additional markets

·         VP of Marketing Malinda Wilkinson, who most recently was VP of Marketing Programs at RedPrairie, now part of JDA Software

“Innovolt is poised for continued substantial growth during the remainder of the year,” says Jim Mitropoulos, CEO of Innovolt. “We have aligned a talented team to take our company through this next phase of growth, so we can consistently offer our customers what they need most: intelligent protection and management from environmental and power related disturbances.”

Coordinated Business Systems Expands into Hudson, Wisconsin

Aug. 14, 2013 – Coordinated Business Systems, a Minnesota-based information management technology provider, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its first Wisconsin location on September 12, 2013. The new branch is strategically located in Hudson to provide full sales and service to western Wisconsin and Twin Cities Metro East businesses. The celebration will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30am with community leaders and Chamber of Commerce members attending. The Open House activities, including food, give-a-ways and special technology demonstrations, will continue throughout the day until 3:00pm.

According to Jim Oricchio, President of Coordinated Business Systems, “The expansion into Hudson is a strategic move since many of our existing customers are also extending footprints into this economically vibrant region.  More than ever, our customers depend on information management technology to help them gain a competitive edge. The Hudson branch will allow us to provide western Wisconsin businesses with leading-edge information management technologies.  Plus, they will have easy access to our full complement of integrated technology solutions that include SmartPrint, SmartDoc, ProActive IT and Business Communications Solutions.”

The Coordinated Business Systems Hudson branch is located at 2521 Hanley Road in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Toshiba Introduces New e-STUDIO MFPs for SMBs

Aug. 19, 2013 —Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has unveiled its e-STUDIO477s/527s series of MFPs. Coupling premium letter-size – or A4 – functionality with next generation e-BRIDGE technology, Toshiba’s latest MFPs present small-to-medium size businesses (SMBs) with performance levels typically reserved for enterprise environments. Touting a print speed of up to 55 pages-per-minute, the e-STUDIO527s series is a signature addition to any small business seeking a leading high-volume monochrome MFP, according to a Toshiba press announcement.

By integrating the company’s latest e-BRIDGE technology within its e-STUDIO line, users may easily manage, capture and deliver documents via one-touch function keys on the devices’ nine-inch, tiltable touch control display.

To ease information security concerns, this new e-STUDIO series includes Toshiba’s Self-Encrypting Drive featuring Automatic Data Invalidation and suite of features to provide customers with an elite level of data protection. Should anyone attempt to remove and connect the hard disk drive to another device, its data will automatically erase.

To save energy while complementing the new e-STUDIO products’ slim design, the printing devices integrate a Super Sleep Mode feature to reduce power consumption to a meager 1.5 watts. A low-temperature fusing toner further limits electricity use.

The e-STUDIO477s/527s series have MSRP’s of $2,599 to $3,999.

Toshiba Announces Ledger-Size e-Studio MFPs

Aug. 19, 2013 —For businesses seeking full-featured, ledger-size MFPs at an affordable cost, Toshiba America Business Solutions has introduced its e-STUDIO2007/2507 series. This new low-volume, monochrome e-STUDIO line includes an array of standard and optional features while delivering 2,400 x 600 dots per inch resolution.

With network connectivity standard, the two products enable small-to-medium size business (SMBs) users to copy, print and scan – including color scanning – all at an affordable price. Via optional 802.11 B/G/N support, Toshiba’s printing devices may operate within any wireless office environment. The latest e-STUDIO products also include a fax option.

By combining 20-second warm-up time and first copy out time of seven seconds with a standard 350-sheet capacity, the e-STUDIO2507 series is ideal for any fast-pace work environment. A total sheet capacity of 1,700 may be attained by adding more paper drawers. For further convenience, users may appreciate the automatic duplexing and ID card copying features available throughout the new MFP series. The ID card copying feature allows users to copy both sides of a card onto the same side of a single sheet.

The e-STUDIO2007/2507 series is currently available for purchase through authorized Toshiba dealers for prices starting at $2,595 and $2,995, respectively.

Katun Introduces New Katun Business Color Toner for Sharp MX 3610/2610

Aug. 13, 2013 – Katun Corporation has introduced color toner for use in Sharp MX 3610/2610 applications, along with several other products for widely placed imaging equipment. The addition of these new products to Katun’s product line represents another active month introducing new products, with more than two dozen significant new Katun products having been launched since May 2013.

Among the other products being introduced in August is the Katun Performance color toner set for use in Toshiba eStudio-181 applications, as well as two Katun Access color toner sets for use in Kyocera Mita 250ci-series and 400ci-series MFPs.

Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or email, or via the Katun Online Catalog – the one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts. Customers can access the Katun Online Catalogue, or find Katun customer service contact information, at www.katun.com.

Clover Holdings Acquires American Communications 

Aug. 13, 2013 – Clover Holdings, Inc., a global leader in the recovery, refurbishment, remanufacturing and redeployment of business assets, including imaging supplies, cell phones, personal electronic devices, and telecommunications equipment, has announced the acquisition of American Communications, a supplier of new and used telecommunications hardware to carriers, service providers, enterprise clients, end users, and resellers around the world. The acquisition is a significant addition

to Clover’s growing telecommunications business and furthers the company’s strategy of diversification across market segments.

The American Communications acquisition furthers Clover Holdings’ expansion into the telecommunications space, which already includes industry brand names such as ValuTech, Clover Wireless, Full Circle Wireless, The Wireless Source, and YouRenew.

ECi FMAudit Eclipses Four Million Monitored Devices Mark 

Aug. 13, 2013 – ECi Software Solutions (www.ECiSolutions.com) has announced that data from more than 4.1 million devices is now actively collected by its FMAudit Enterprise solution offering. This milestone gives FMAudit the largest database of monitored devices in the world. Thousands of office equipment dealers have successfully installed FMAudit Onsite at the premises of more than 163,000 accounts.

FMAudit attributes much of its success to offering a robust suite of software products at an affordable cost—lower than others in the managed print industry. FMAudit boasts the unique ability to offer supply and service synchronization and tighter integration with the top ERP systems in the imaging channel industry, according to a company press release.

To learn more about the services offered by ECi FMAudit, please visit www.ECiSolutions.com.

Canon U.S.A. to Launch Océ ColorWave 900 at PRINT 13  

Aug. 13, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. is taking high-speed production to a new level in the wide format arena with the North American launch of the Océ ColorWave 900 printer, according to a recent press announcement. Visitors to the Canon booth 502 at the PRINT 13 show in Chicago (Sept 8-12, 2013) will see the Océ ColorWave 900 printer as it makes its debut appearance in North America. Canon will be taking orders for the Océ ColorWave 900 printer at PRINT 13.

Beginning life as the concept Project Velocity, presented for the first time at DRUPA 2012, the Océ ColorWave 900 printer closes the gap between digital inkjet and traditional offset technology. Designed for the GA (Graphic Arts), AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction), and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) markets, this printer offers a digital workflow that can help increase productivity, lower running costs and increase flexibility for variable data and short- to medium-run length print jobs, according to Canon.

The Océ ColorWave 900 printer has a raw print speed of more than 12,000-square-feet per hour and is able to print a run length equivalent to the height of New York City’s Freedom Tower in just 30 minutes. Delivering 3.4 billion, 1.2 picoliter drops of aqueous ink per second, the machine is able to produce resolutions of 1,600 x 1,600 dpi.

With a maximum media width of 42 inches, the Océ ColorWave 900 printer incorporates the proven six media roll capacity of the Océ ColorWave 650 devices, possessing a total input capacity of 13,650 square feet (up to 650 feet per roll). The output is cut and delivered – dry and ready to use – into a high-capacity stacker, which features dual delivery trays for concurrent printing and unloading to further maximize uptime and increase productivity.

Flexible color management and professional workflow software are available through either the Océ PowerM controller or ONYX Thrive print workflow software. Additionally, an intuitive touch-screen interface enhances usability and simplifies routine tasks – helping to save time and reduce mistakes.

The Océ ColorWave 900 printer is ideal for a wide range of applications including point-of-sale (POS) posters; exhibition and trade show materials; counter and floor displays; and technical drawings and maps. It is an attractive proposition for wide format print service providers looking to increase print production capacity, and for commercial printers looking for a powerful – yet economical – way to explore new revenue channels.

MFX-3590 Completes Muratec’s A4 Monochrome Line Refresh 

Aug. 8, 2013 – Muratec America has announced theavailability a new A4 monochrome MFP, the MFX-3590. The MFX-3590 features 37 page-per-minute simplex output, 10 page-per-minute duplex output, 80-sheet duplexing automatic document feeder (DADF), legal-size platen glass, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port, local USB port, direct USB host port (print from / scan to USB flash drives), 512-MB memory, 33.6 Kbps fax modem and 600x 600 dpi color scanner. The patented duplexing automatic document feeder enables two-sided color scanning in a single path.

The unit offers a 7-inch color smart panel interface that can be fully customized to each user’s preference. The “My MFP” mode enables each user to customize a single screen with the features they use most often, regardless of the mode in which the feature normally resides. Users can also preview scanned images before sending, create custom address books and browse network folder structures using the interface.

The MFX-3590 ships with two 500-sheet paper cassettes that can handle up to legal-size paper, as well as a 100-sheet multipurpose bypass tray that can handle letterhead, transparencies, envelopes and various other media. Two additional 500-sheet paper cassettes can be added to reach the maximum paper capacity of 2,100-sheets.

Muratec also offers a MFX-3590X model which includes the base unit, two additional paper cassettes and a small paper cassette.

The MFX-3590 features standard PCL 6 network printing. Supported features include secure printing, watermarks, job tray selection and duplexing. The system supports printing from Windows, AS/400, SAP, UNIX and Citrix environments.  An optional PostScript3 enabler (PS750) can be added to enable compatibility with a variety of Linux and Mac operating systems. The PS750 option also enables direct PDF printing in which the device will receive and print PDF files without having to print through an application.

The barcode enabler (BC750) can be added to enable users the ability to print a variety of barcodes including Code39, Code 128, Postnet, MSI, UPC-A, EAN/JAN and Interleave25.

The MFX-3590 features a high-resolution color scanner and can deliver documents to PC folders (DirectScan), e-mail addresses, FTP locations, USB flash drives or document management applications (ScanTag®) at the touch of a button.

The optional ScanTag application enables users to seamlessly capture metadata and document images from the MFX-3590 and transport them directly into document management systems for automatic indexing. Using this feature companies can deploy powerful document on-ramps into individual workgroups to increase the usage and success of their document management program. ScanTag has been certified for use with document management solutions from Computhink, DocuWare, Doculex, iDatix, InfoDynamics, Prism Software, Rebus Technologies, SentryFile and Square 9 Softworks.

The MFX-3590 also supports direct scanning into cloud-based storage solutions such as Evernote.

On the fax side the internal address book can house up to (1000) locations, each containing both a fax number and e-mail address. Users may import contacts from Microsoft Outlook (vCard) or other contact management databases (CSV). The intuitive PC fax driver enables users to send documents directly from PC applications to remote fax terminals.

Group dialing (100 groups), broadcasting (mixed fax/e-mail broadcasting supported), transmission confirmation reports, inbound fax routing to e-mail and secure fax reception is supported.

Although companies are migrating from dedicated analog fax lines to network fax servers, a majority of users still require a method of sending hardcopy documents to a remote fax terminal. The optional e-mail gateway application meets this demand by allowing users to enter a fax number (as they would when sending a regular fax) and press [Start]. The MFP will take the number that was entered and automatically convert it into a dialing string that can be utilized by the fax server.

The MFX-3590 delivers a host of security features designed to restrict device access, audit usage and insure document integrity.

The MFX-3590 features an MSRP of $4,695, while the MFX-3590X features an MSRP of $7,995.

Nuance Delivers Print and Scan Solutions to Ricoh A4-class Multi-Function Products

Aug. 7, 2013 - Nuance Communications, Inc. has announced Equitrac Office, Equitrac Express and eCopy ShareScan are now available to run as embedded applications on A4-class multi-function printers (MFPs) from Ricoh Americas Corporation.

The announcement marks the availability of a leading print-and-scan solution with embedded support for compact and affordable A4 MFPs, with the newest releases of Ricoh Print & Copy Control (PCC) 4.2 for Equitrac Office and Equitrac Express and eCopy ShareScan 5.1. The Nuance software enables enterprises to have a common print and scan management platform for mixed-fleet environments, including A3 and A4 MFPs, utilizing the same user interface and benefiting from centralized deployment and management.

By using Equitrac and eCopy software, organizations can add significant value to their Ricoh MFP investments by controlling user access, tracking device usage and costs in detail, and providing seamless access to both print and scan activities at the MFP. Users can access Equitrac and eCopy features – such as user authentication, print management, and secure print and scanning – through a single MFP interface, including on Ricoh’s new A4 devices such as MP301 and MPC305.

Print Audit Premier Helps Dove Data Products Increase Annual Revenue by 3.7 Million

Aug. 6, 2013 – Print Audit has published a new case study which reveals how the Premier program has helped Dove Data Products add over 3.7 million in annual revenue. Premier, winner of the 2013 MPSA Leadership Award For Best MPS Innovation, is a unique subscription program that gives office equipment dealers virtually unlimited access to all of Print Audit’s products for one low monthly price.

The case study provides details on how the assessment tools included with Premier are helping Dove win new customers and make a lot of money.  “I have closed 100% of the deals that I have installed the software in,” stated Greg Brisco, district manager for Dove Data Products. “So far the functionalities of the Premier program have helped us win the business of 6 customers, which I estimate will equal an increase in revenue of about 3.7 million per year for us.” Premier is also helping Dove keep current customers by offering proactive customer service and reducing printing costs.  “Many office equipment dealers provide ‘monitored’ print services as opposed to ‘managed’ print services,” said Brisco.  “We offer a true managed service. The Premier program allows us to not only monitor every device but impact end-user printing behavior by implementing capabilities such as rules-based-printing to allow our customers to cut costs.”

The case study concludes with Brisco explaining how Print Audit’s sales and technical support have been invaluable to Dove Data.  The case study can be viewed in its entirety at the following URL: http://www.printaudit.com/downloads/pdf/Dove_Data_Products_Premier_Case_Study.pdf

SAP Influence Grows in Imaging Channel as Advance Signs with MWAi

August 6, 2013 — MWA Intelligence (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and provider of enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions and Advance, one of Maryland’s largest independent document solutions providers, announced they have signed an agreement to implement the MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One throughout all of their locations.

Under the agreement, Advance will implement the all-encompassing SAP Business One to deliver a complete, integrated business management solution that provides transparency and visibility throughout all of its operations. The MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One will empower Advance to better unify, manage and control shared information across their sales, service, administration and operations teams. The affordably priced SAP Business One application is designed for Imaging dealers like Advance that recognize the importance of leveraging business software as an integral component of their business growth strategy.

“All of us at MWAi are honored to have a great partner like Advance choose SAP Business One to run their fast growing business,” said Michael T. Stramaglio, president and CEO of MWAi Intelligence. “The team at Advance are truly industry leaders and they continue to innovate, expand and grow their business into new markets and opportunities. The MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One is a potent business solution that has been verticalized for Imaging Channel dealers. It will allow Advance to attain higher revenue and customer growth with new technologies, business models, and it will provide Advance with real time, actionable data the likes of which the industry has never seen before.”

MWA Intelligence is responding to a growing need among office technology and imaging businesses struggling to gain and maintain competitive operating advantages with disparate, non-integrated business management systems. Together, MWA Intelligence and SAP will provide office technology providers the ability to make smart decisions, improve future performance, and achieve long-term success.

Toshiba Introduces Mobile Scan and Print App for Android Smartphones and Tablets

Aug. 5, 2013—To enhance productivity for an increasingly mobile workforce, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (http://business.toshiba.com) has introduced its e-BRIDGE Print & Capture mobile software app, which supports all Android smartphone and tablet devices supporting version 2.3.3 (released in February 2011) or later.

The free new app allows Android users to scan from and print to the company’s e-STUDIO multifunction products featuring its advanced e-BRIDGE technology. Seamless scanning from an e-STUDIO product to an Android device and file sharing though other software applications is also possible. Users may additionally attach scanned files to e-mail, share documents with other Android applications or upload files to a cloud storage support service such as Box.com, Google Drive, SkyDrive and Dropbox. Users may choose from a range of scanning formats including JPEG, TIFF and PDF.

The new e-BRIDGE Print & Capture app supports cloud-based data storage centers, allowing users to upload information into the cloud and retrieve it either on the mobile device or by printing the content on a Toshiba printing device. The new app also allows users to create a Quick Response (QR) code from an Android smartphone or tablet. Content stored on the mobile device may then be printed on any current Toshiba MFP affixed with this QR code.

e-BRIDGE Print & Capture is also compatible with Private Print and other user authentication applications. A download of Toshiba’s new mobile app is available on Google Play: http://bit.ly/16mGxgl.

Muratec Expands Color A3 Line-Up with the Launch of the MFX-C2280, MFX-C2880 and MFX-C3680

August 2, 2013 - Muratec America, Inc. has announced the expansion of their color A3 product line-up with the launch of the MFX-C2280, MFX-C2880 and MFX-C3680.

The MFX-C2280/C2880/C3680 feature standard duplex printing, 9” color touch screen and color scan to e-mail, PC, FTP, HDD, user box and USB flash drive. Documents can be scanned in PDF, TIFF, JPEG and XPS format.

Users have two choices when it comes to document handling. The 100-sheet duplexing automatic document feeder (C3680DADF, $1,895 MSRP) features single pass duplex scanning that can scan documents at up to 160 images-per-minute, while the 100-sheet reversing automatic document feeder (C3680RADF, $1,695 MSRP) scans documents at up to 80 images-per-minute.

Differences between the models include:

·         Print Speed: MFX-C2280 (22 page-per-minute color/monochrome), MFX-C2880 (28 page-per-minute color/monochrome), MFX-C3680 (36 page-per-minute color/monochrome)

·         Warm-Up Time: MFX-C2280/C2880 (18 seconds), MFX-C3680 (20 seconds)

·         First-Copy-Out-Time (FCOT): MFX-C2280 (6.9 seconds monochrome / 8.3 seconds color), MFX-C2880 (5.9 seconds monochrome / 7.7 seconds color), MFX-C3680 (5.3 seconds monochrome / 6.9 seconds color)

·         Processor Speed: MFX-C2280 (800 MHz), MFX-C2880/C3680 (1 GHz)

All three units ship with (2) 500-sheet paper cassettes that support a variety of paper sizes (up to 140 lb. index), as well as a 150-sheet multipurpose bypass tray that supports thicker paper stocks (up to 100 lb. cover), letterhead, transparencies, waterproof paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes and 11.25” x 47.25” banners. A variety of paper options are available.

PCL and PostScript 3 support is standard and enables printing from a variety of Windows, Linux and Mac environments. All three units support 12” x 18” printing to preserve crop marks and margins.

The MFX-C2280/C2880/C3680 feature a new toner formulation that uses biomass plant- based materials to reduce environmental impact and fuses to paper at lower temperatures to reduce power consumption. Energy-saving modes include an Optimize Power Consumption mode that automatically sets correct on/off/standby status for workdays, weekends and holidays.

Additional benefits of the MFX-C2280/C2880/C3680 include:

• Advanced document security features including secure printing, encrypted PDF scanning, IP filtering, HDD overwriting and S/MIME e-mail encryption.
• Optional authentication solutions such as HID proximity card authentication and biometric authentication kit.
• Document finishing options including stapling, sorting, hole punching and booklet creation. The saddle stitch finisher also features tri-folding, which enables users to create distribution-ready booklets.
• Standard 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and USB 2.0 PC connections.
• Optional 33.6 Kbps fax modem ($1,295 MSRP) delivers fax transmissions at up to 3 seconds-per-page and enables address book quick send, PC faxing, inbound fax routing to e-mail, group dialing, broadcasting and more.
• Supports LDAP (contact database & authentication).
• Color touch panel interface with a “touch & swipe” feel similar to a Smartphone or tablet.  Featuring a large, bright 9″ color screen and next-generation functions such as pop-up menus, scrolling function keys and customizable command icons, this new control panel greatly enhances usability.

The MSRP for the MFX-C3680 is $14,995, MFX-C2880 is $11,995 and the MFX-C2280 is $9,995.

PrintFleet Launches Vision

August 1, 2013 - PrintFleet Inc. has that it has launched PrintFleet Vision a cloud-based monitoring and management solution for dealers, IT VARs and managed service providers. Vision offers all of the functionality of PrintFleet’s Optimizer software. It is a complete remote monitoring system, designed to capture, store, and analyze critical printing data from client locations, with no need for investment in hardware, software or IT resources.

The enhanced system performance of Vision allows PrintFleet customers to complete rapid device discovery and polling, with the ability to manage virtually unlimited numbers of print devices. Vision incorporates Optimizer’s extensive model database, ensuring the broadest capability to assess, service and supply devices from multiple manufacturers.

Innovolt Launches Partner Program to Expand Distribution and Availability of Intelligent Asset Management Technology

July 30, 2013 – InnovoltInc., a provider of intelligent asset management technology, has announced the launch of its “Power Up Program,”a channel partner program designed to give additional revenue streams to value add resellers (VARs), system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With growing demand for its solutions, Innovolt is investing in channel partner enablement to complement its direct sales force and enable expansion into additional markets.

Innovolt’s technology has been tested and proven to save customers millions of dollars in reduced service calls and increase revenue by ensuring equipment reliability, according to the company. As demand continues to grow for this solution, Innovolt is identifying new channel partners who offer compelling products and services that enhance its ability to deliver to new verticals and markets.  Through the “Power Up Program,” Innovolt will actively support partners who introduce its technology platform to new customers and industries with comprehensive sales, technical and marketing support.  From easy-to-use sales toolkits to advanced training to incentives, the program has been designed to ensure a successful partner launch.

“We built this program to connect Innovolt’s intelligent asset management technology with channel partners who offer complementary products, thereby increasing our ability to provide enhanced protection and cost savings for end users globally,” says Todd Baillie, vice president, channel sales for Innovolt. “We look forward to working with new VARs, SIs and OEMs to integrate our offering and improve the performance of business critical electronic assets worldwide.”

In today’s highly digital world, electronic equipment plays a vital role. However, the same equipment we rely on daily is extremely vulnerable to the damaging effects of the power supply as well as the environment where the equipment resides.  Most are unaware that power issues alone cost the U.S. industry as much as $188 billion per year, according to the Electric Power Research Institute.  Businesses are recognizing that the performance and reliability of their electronic assets is essential to their success. By introducing the “Power Up Program” partners will be able to make Innovolt’s patented solutions more accessible while also experiencing benefits including:

• Increased  deals won due to distinct competitive advantage
• Decreased  risk associated with R&D investment, allowing partners to accelerate innovation and speed to market
• Increased  sales and revenue

“Electronic devices are no longer a luxury, they are a necessity to getting the job done,” explains Ben Grimes, chief technology officer at Innovolt. “The platform we’ve designed at Innovolt provides intelligent protection from power and environmental related disturbances that damage business-critical electronics equipment. With the launch of our “Power Up Program,” we will be able to leverage the existing networks of our integrators and resellers to deliver this proven technology to an even broader customer base.”

Companies interested in joining Innovolt’s partner program are encouraged to register on Innovolt’s website, http://innovolt.com/about-us/partner-program.

Kofax Acquires Kapow Technologies, a Leading Data Integration Software Provider

July 31, 2013 – Kofax plc, a provider of smart process applications for the business critical First Mile of customer interactions, today announced that it has acquired Kapow Technologies, Inc., a provider of data integration software.  According to a Kofax press release, the company believes Kapow’s software will greatly simplify Kofax’s ability to integrate smart process applications with third party software for content import and export purposes as well as data validation during a business process. In addition, the company believes it will significantly strengthen Kofax’s ability to penetrate the emerging electronic content transformation segment of the multichannel capture market, and is highly complementary to the recent acquisition of Altosoft’s business intelligence and analytics products.

Kapow Katalyst is the only data integration software to provide near real-time application integration and process automation offering both traditional API level integration capabilities as well as a Synthetic API approach, which provides business users with an agile “point and click, no coding” approach, according to Kofax. The resulting data integration modules can then be deployed via Kapow Kapplets, lightweight apps instantly accessible on a self-serviced basis. Hundreds of companies, including Astra Zeneca, Audi, Commerzbank, Deutsche Telekom, Fiserv, Thomson Reuters and Zurich Insurance Group use Kapow software on premise or via the cloud to become more integrated, automated and productive enterprises.

Kofax has acquired all of Kapow’s stock for total consideration of $47.5 million in cash, prior to deducting approximately $1.4 million of cash held by Kapow on closing of the transaction. Of this amount, $40.4 million was paid on closing. An additional $2.4 million will be paid upon Kofax’s receipt of Kapow’s audited financial statements for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, $2.2 million will be paid one year from closing and $2.5 million will be paid two years from closing, with said amounts being subject to certain indemnification terms and conditions.

Kapow was a privately held company headquartered in Palo Alto, California with approximately 72 employees located principally in the U.S. and Western Europe. Its unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 reported revenues of $15.9 million, of which 56% arose from term software license agreements, 11% from perpetual software license agreements, 16% from maintenance service agreements and 17% from professional services.

Toshiba Rolls Out e-STUDIO2505H/2505F Series Products

July 30, 2013—Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has unveiled its e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series of MFPs. With the advent of Toshiba’s new e-STUDIO products, small businesses and workgroups now receive A3 performance within an A4 device. Through its compact design, the company’s latest printing devices enable users to print, copy and scan, including color scanning (letter-size documents) via the standard paper drawer. The new e-STUDIO line additionally allows for the convenience of ledger-size printing through the bypass and scanning via the document feeder.

A fax feature comes standard with the e-STUDIO2505F. Producing black and white output at 25 letter-size pages-per-minute coupled with its network connectivity, Toshiba’s e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series is an ideal addition to any small business or workgroup’s print fleet, according to the company. For wireless office environments, 802.11 B/G/N support is available as an option. Automatic duplexing and ID card copying features are also available throughout the new MFP line.

Aside from the inherent energy savings the e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series offers as a result of its considerably reduced footprint, the printing devices’ Auto Sleep Mode component reduces power consumption even further. A mere 1.5 watts is used while in this mode.  The e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series are priced at $2,799 and $3,299, respectively.

ECi FMAudit Announces Release of Central Server Version 3.6

July 30, 2013 - ECi Software Solutions (www.ECiSolutions.com), a provider of industry-specific information technology solutions, has announced the release of Central Server version 3.6 for its FMAudit solution. This latest version includes 13 new reports that can be scheduled, native 64-bit support and bulk account creation, device addition entry and meter entry. Schedulable reports available include account, meter and supply management, device analytics, version information and quick Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reference. For a full list of reports available and revision history, refer to http://help.fmaudit.com/fmaa/revhistory.html. FMAudit Central 3.6 future updates will include a release of enhanced ESN and e-automate syncs as well as a new version of Onsite and Viewer, which will feature support of SNMP V3 and SNMP traps. Later this year, FMAudit Agent 3.3 will be released. The FMAudit Agent application will enable users to provide services and support on locally connected devices in output environments. This application has improved features specifically related to Kyocera and Ricoh models offering increased API support, installer branding, intelligent recognition of device reporting status prior to audits, and meter storage. To learn more about the services offered by ECi FMAudit, please visit www.fmaudit.com.

Epson Announces WorkForce DS-510 Professional Sheet-Fed Document Scanner

July 30, 2013 – Epson America is expanding its lineup of professional-grade scanning solutions with the introduction of the WorkForce DS-510 sheet-fed scanner. This compact scanner offers a range of features to increase efficiency, including scan-to-cloud capabilities with intuitive one-touch button, fast scan speeds and the ability to scan to e-mail and PDF. The WorkForce DS-510 comes with a software package, including Epson Document Capture Pro, advanced color and image adjustment capabilities, OCR software, and TWAIN and ISIS drivers for ultimate compatibility with third-party programs, providing the image quality and flexibility businesses require to take document management to the next level.

Epson Document Capture Pro software for Windows PC or Mac allows users to immediately scan to popular cloud services, including Google Docs, MS SharePoint, and Evernotewith one touch, and access documents from multiple devices or share with others. Document Capture Pro also enables users to efficiently manage and route documents by scanning directly to email, FTP sites or any computer folder.

The WorkForce DS-510 is compatible with most office software programs, and includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers allowing businesses to easily customize scanner applications for increased efficiency and flexibility. Businesses can also leverage networking capabilities using an optional network module (sold separately) to support up to 100 workstations with full scanner functionality.

The WorkForce DS-510 boasts scan speeds of up to 26 ppm/52ipm and can scan both sides of one sheet in just one pass, as well as a stack of up to 50 pages with its built-in Automatic Document Feeder. It is also equipped with ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, which senses if more than a single page has been fed and automatically stops the feeding to avoid missing pages or jamming.

The Epson WorkForce DS-510 ($399.99 MSRP) will be available in September through major retailers and distributors.

Katun Corporation Introduces New Products including Color Toner for use in Ricoh Aficio C4501/C5501 Applications

July 29, 2013 – Katun Corporation has introduced several new high-quality imaging products. The addition of these new products reaffirms Katun’s commitment to providing a comprehensive product offering to office equipment dealers throughout North America – while helping them improve bottom-line profitability, according to a company news release. Among the many products being introduced in July is the Katun Performance color toner set for use in Ricoh Aficio C4501/C5501-series applications, which replaces multiple OEM part numbers and provides OEM-equivalent yields, image quality and overall performance.

In July the company also introduced Katun Business Color toner for use in Ricoh MP C300/C400-series applications, Katun Performance monochrome toner for use in Sharp MX B 402-series machines and Katun Performance Drum Unit Rebuild Kit for use in Sharp DX and MX-C310/C311/C401-series digital copier/printers.

Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or e-mail, or via the Katun Online Catalog – Katun’s one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts. Customers can access the Katun Online Catalogue, or find Katun customer service contact information, at www.katun.com.

Compass Sales Solutions Announces an Expanded Partnership with Kyocera Document Solutions America 

July 29, 2013 – Compass Sales Solutions has announced its enhanced alliance with Kyocera Document Solutions America, a dynamic force in the MFP and printer industry. Kyocera Document Solutions, who has been a long term user of Compass Sales Solution’s Sherpa Trek product at several of its locations, has decided to extend its usage to all locations throughout the United States and Canada. For their 200+ users, Kyocera locations will be using the Sherpa Expedition product in conjunction with their own CRM product, Focus.  The Sherpa Expedition product will allow Kyocera Sales Reps to accurately manage the TCO analysis process, price profit into both MPS and hardware opportunities, produce quality and professional proposals, accurately generate forecasts, and have full integration into E-Automate. The flexibility of Sherpa Expedition allows Kyocera to create a system for its sales team that provides them all the resources necessary in one integrated system; sales, administration, service and management can now execute multiple marketing strategies on a united front.

This is the first in an ongoing series looking at what dealers across the country are experiencing in the MPS market and their strategies for marketing or not marketing MPS.

“I hate the word MPS, it makes me want to vomit.”

If we’re going to start somewhere with this series, those words from Reed Melnick of Nevill Imaging Solutions based in Dallas, Texas, and now part of the Kyocera Document Solutions America, are as good a place as any.

“We’re definitely taking over and are better at managing people’s fleets with our systems because it’s so much more cost effective,” adds Melnick.

Unlike some of his other direct competitors.

“The biggest thing I’ve seen that’s a little questionable [with other] manufacturer’s direct operations’ go-to-market strategies is that they’re starting to market the consumer [office superstore-grade] products to customers. Global Xerox is placing printers you should be getting at Office Depot and trying to get the customers to perceive it as a true commercial printer even thought the cost per page is so much higher and longevity isn’t there.”

He’s seeing other manufacturers do it too. And the customer is confused when someone else comes in trying to sell them a 35-ppm A4 device that’s three times the price of the office superstore model designed for home use.

Like others in the industry, Melnick has seen the number of competitors offering MPS go through the roof. “Everyone is offering it, but 85-90 percent of them don’t have the backend tools to handle it,” he opines. “They’re thinking, if everybody else is doing it, I can too even if I don’t know how because they’re just as dumb as I am. I had an account that wanted us to service their MFPs (not Kyocera) under a total solution contract, and wanted us to do it for some ungodly low cost because other people were doing it for that. As great as our company and people are we could never do a good job so we didn’t take it on. They had units that had been discontinued for six or seven years and people were telling them they could service them, but nobody could do a good job [at the prices they were quoting]. We see that coming up a lot.”

Has being acquired last year by Kyocera changed Nevill’s approach to MPS?

“If I didn’t have the Kyocera printers I probably would not be in that business,” states Melnick. “If I went back and looked at the last 215 case studies on the value of changing out printers, not as much as taking over the service on the printers, but revaluating through the customer relationship, the cost per page and all, I truly believe that’s the best solution out there for the customer. Again, with the low cost of ownership of the Kyocera products, that’s how you can get that done. The other part is you really have to have the good clean strategy on the backend to maintain these things right.”

Kyocera Document Solutions America Launches Four New ECOSYS Color Printers 

Feb. 5, 2014 – KYOCERA Document Solutions America has announced the launch of four new ECOSYS color printers: the P7035cdn, P6030cdn, P6026cdn, and P6021cdn. The newly designed devices promise to meet the demands of today’s businesses by employing many ECOSYS hallmarks—they generate high quality images, fit seamlessly into a wide range of environments, and offer a low total cost of ownership, according to a Kyocera press announcement. Plus, as part of Kyocera’s environmentally friendly ECOSYS line, they use long-life consumables and are Energy Star certified for power efficiency.

The ECOSYS P7035cdn prints at 37 pages per minute (ppm), the ECOSYS P6030cdn at 32 ppm, the ECOSYS P6026cdn at 28 ppm, and the ECOSYS P6021cdn at 23 ppm. All printers feature standard duplex printing and accommodate multiple media options.

ECOSYS printers come complete with a range of features, including maximum paper capacities up to 2,650 sheets for the ECOSYS P7035cdn, 2,150 sheets for the ECOSYS P6030cdn, 2,050 sheets for the ECOSYS P6026cdn and 1,300 sheets for the ECOSYS P6021cdn. The four printers offer customers monthly duty cycles of up to 150,000 prints for the ECOSYS P7035cdn, 140,000 prints for the ECOSYS P6030cdn, 65,000 prints for the P6026cdn and 50,000 prints for the ECOSYS P6021cdn.

To maximize productivity, these four desktop network printers come with 512MB of memory (upgradeable to 1,536 MB), high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, PDF and Microsoft XPS file-printing capabilities, and a departmental tracking feature that accommodates up to 100 account codes. Supported file formats include PDF, XPS, TIFF and JPG.

Businesses looking to reduce costs, safeguard documents, or integrate ECOSYS printers with an existing network can add various Kyocera solutions, such as KX Driver, KYOCERA Net Admin and KYOCERA Net Viewer. The printers use PRESCRIBE, Kyocera’s exclusive printer-control language, to customize their printers to fit specific requirements.

Pricing and Availability

ECOSYS printers are available through authorized Kyocera dealers at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price:

• ECOSYS P7035cdn: $2,593
• ECOSYS P6030cdn: $1,983
• ECOSYS P6026cdn: $1,569
• ECOSYS P6021cdn: $959

For more information on these new Kyocera ECOSYS printers visit KYOCERA Document Solutions America at: www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us.

Sharp Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results

Feb. 4, 2014 - Sharp Corporation has reported its 3rd Quarter results and they continue to show the continued improvement in the business.  The highlight of this report is that Sharp Corporation has reported a sales growth of 21 percent for the three quarters of this year versus the same period last year.  During the same period, Sharp Corporation has reported a Net Income of 17 billion Yen, ($17 million at 1 Yen = .0099 dollar conversion) versus a 424 billion Yen loss for the same period last year.  This is a very significant improvement in the company’s performance.

Also highlighted for the Business Solutions Group:

• Net Sales improved 10.7% Year over Year for the 3rd Quarter
• Net Profit rate was 8% on sales
• Forecasting a Full Year Sales increase of 4.4%
• Forecasting a Full Year profit Ratio of 9%

Highlighted in the release of the financials of the 3rd Quarter results were mentions of the Business Solutions Groups results. Sales of Business Solutions were up 235.5 Billion Yen (2.32 Billion $), up 13% compared to the previous year.  This was due mainly to robust sales of color MFP’s in Japan and overseas as well as information displays in the US.”

Canon Solutions America Announces User Group Steering Committee and Digital Print Advisory Council

Feb. 4, 2014 – Canon Solutions America, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., has announced it has established the first Canon Solutions America User Group Steering Committee and has launched a second advisory group – the Digital Print Advisory Council (DPAC). Both initiatives are aimed at continuing its commitment to customers. Through knowledge sharing events and advisory programs, Canon Solutions America and its customers are helping to shape the future of the industry, while ensuring continued growth and opportunity in digital print.

Canon Solutions America has taken the first step toward establishing a User Group for the printing community. A steering committee, comprised of 10 Canon Solutions America customers and representing leaders across markets, has been assembled to determine the path forward.

The committee will begin meeting in April with the goal of a 2015 launch of the User Group and an inaugural event. Its focus will be on delivering world-class education that accommodates the widest portfolio in the industry – from cut-sheet monochrome to continuous-feed color and everywhere in between.

As part of its ongoing efforts to integrate the voice of the customer into current and future product offerings, Canon Solutions America will launch a second advisory council. The Digital Print Advisory Council (DPAC) will kick off in March with 13 senior executives representing some of the largest companies in the world in financial services, book printing, direct mail and commercial print. Members will meet annually to discuss current industry trends, market changes and business conditions – and provide valuable feedback to help guide Canon Solutions America’s ongoing solutions and service development.

The idea for DPAC was conceived at the conclusion of Canon Solutions America’s first advisory council. The Transactional Printers Advisory Council (TPAC) included 13 digital print executives who met six times over two years. In those two years, TPAC was instrumental in the development of new premium pigment ink technology and a media program, as well as providing meaningful guidance that is driving Canon Solutions America business and product strategy.

Based on the success of the first advisory council, members recommended not only continuing the council, but also expanding it to include book and commercial printers who face similar challenges.

Canon Solutions America Unveils Media Lab and Inkjet Media Catalog 

Feb. 4, 2014 – Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., has announced major advances in the company’s media and ink capabilities, including the opening of a new media lab in Boca Raton, Florida; the availability of a new product for the educational book market; and a comprehensive inkjet media catalog.

On March 1st, Canon Solutions America will open a new media lab in Boca Raton, Florida. Designed for live testing across inkjet and toner-based products, the lab is the first of its kind in North America and complements the company’s existing labs in Poing, Germany and Venlo, Netherlands.

The lab provides Canons Solutions America the capacity to work with more mills to test more sheets with more inks, much more quickly. Product teams can now simultaneously test several different types of ink and media, optimizing product performance and helping media partners bring products to market faster.

Canon Solutions America’s international paper program has generated tremendous success in recent years, expanding its portfolio to include nearly 1,000 qualified media. The newest addition is a 45 lb. coated sheet for the educational book publishing market. A Crown Van Gelder (CVG) product called LetsGo Silk was formerly only available in Europe. Through its media lab in Poing, Germany, Canon Solutions America worked closely with CVG to optimize their product for Océ inkjet platforms equipment. The sheet is now available to North American customers through Gould Paper Corporation.

Canon Solutions America recently invited its media partners to participate in an industry-first effort to develop a global, vendor-neutral inkjet media catalog. Each participating mill submitted media that best represent their capability with inkjet platforms, and each were given a section of the catalog in which to promote its company’s offering. The result is a best-in-class tool that allows the user to examine all of the paper products qualified for Océ inkjet platforms.

The new catalog will be available to both customers and mills in February. To allow for one-to-one comparison, each printed sample uses the same artwork – a collage of images that demonstrates print quality across shadow, facial tones, logo color, text, reverse print and more – which highlight the performance and unique value proposition of each sheet.

The catalog demonstrates Canon Solutions America’s commitment to not just growing its approved media portfolio but to ensuring each product is backed by a strong relationship with its manufacturer.

Epson and PrintFleet Partner to Enable MPS Solutions on Epson Business Printers

Feb. 4, 2014 –Epson America has partnered with PrintFleet to optimize the data collection process for Epson business printers. PrintFleet software is now able to accurately and rapidly collect, analyze and deliver data from Epson’s line of business printing products to streamline MPS deployments. The Epson and PrintFleet collaboration makes it optimal for IT network professionals and dealers working in managed business environments to remotely monitor and manage productivity, performance and costs of their printing and imaging environments, according to an Epson press release.

Epson and PrintFleet’s new partnership enables both companies to offer PrintFleet’s software and Epson’s line of imaging devices to their respective distribution partners. Epson’s portfolio of business-class printers, available through the Epson ImageWay Partner Program, offers color printing solutions for small-to medium-size enterprise businesses.

For more information about Epson’s ImageWay Program, visit http://imageway.goepson.com or contact an Epson sales representative at 800-947-8247.

Konica Minolta Launches bizhub PRESS C1070/C1070P/C1060 and bizhub PRO C1060L 

Feb. 3, 2014 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of the bizhub PRESS C1070/C1070P/C1060 series and bizhub PRO C1060L color digital presses.

Designed for production and commercial environments, as well as customers across a broad range of industries including legal, healthcare and education, the bizhub PRESS C1070/C1070P/C1060 series and bizhub PRO C1060L reportedly improve upon the successful bizhub PRESS C6500 series and bizhub PRESS C7000 series. With the ability to handle a broad range of substrates and various inline finishing options, this new bizhub PRESS series can handle complex print specifications without compromising speed or quality, according to a Konica Minolta press release.  Featuring the fourth generation of Konica Minolta’s Simitri HD^E toner, as well as Screen-Enhancing Active Digital (SEAD IV) processing, the new series delivers superior quality and enhanced electro-photographic in both color and B&W.

The bizhub PRESS C1070/C1070P/C1060 series and bizhub PRO C1060L include advanced paper handling technologies for smooth, problem-free print runs. Air-assisted paper feeder options (PF-602, LU-202) have two variable-speed blowers on front and back of their trays to eliminate paper jams.  In addition, an optional air-suction Paper Feed Unit (PF-707) offers additional paper-handling power previously available only on higher-output devices. The new digital presses also feature the Adobe PDF Print Engine 3, the next-generation rendering platform, optimized for end-to-end PDF workflows.

Click here for more information on the bizhub PRESS C1070/C1070P/C1060 series and bizhub PRO C1060L.

GreatAmerica Managed IT Training and Webinar Dates Announced

Jan. 30, 2014 – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation and Collabrance LLC have announced that their Managed Information Technology (IT) Navigator business planning seminar will be held April 22-23, 2014 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  The event targets office equipment and telecommunication dealerships, independent VARs, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and helps them build profitable Managed IT businesses. A free 1-hour introductory Webinar will be held on February 17.

The events will be facilitated by Milton Bartley, President and CEO, ImageQuest Managed Services, Nashville, TN. MSPmentor 250 honored Bartley in December 2013 as one of the world’s top MSP experts, entrepreneurs and executives. Bartley brings his experience and knowledge to help guide executive teams through the step-by-step development of building a profitable managed IT services business model and operational structure.

New data will be presented on increasing managed IT services revenue and profit when selling standardized service and hardware. Businesses starting a managed IT offering–or scaling and enhancing a current one–will gain insight in sales force compensation, pricing strategies, and various operational considerations.

Free Navigator Webinar: Managed IT: Build It, Run It, & Explain It to Your Clients Monday, February 17, 3:00PM Central https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/806586928

Navigator Business Planning Session: Tuesday/Wednesday, April 22-23 GreatAmerica & Collabrance Headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Interested solution providers must register by Monday, April 14, 2014. Participants are not required to be existing GreatAmerica or Collabrance customers to take part in the Managed IT Navigator programs. For additional information or registration, contact Collabrance at (877) 715.8485 or visit www.greatamerica.com/ManagedITNavigator.

FlexPrint Recognizes Sixty Employees at Annual Kickoff Meeting Inside Herberger Theater

Jan. 30, 2014 –Last week, FlexPrint, Inc. hosted their 2014 Kick-Off Meeting inside the magnificent Center Stage at Herberger Theater in Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate their outstanding achievements for 2013.  Eric Schurenberg, Editor-in-Chief of Inc.com and Inc. Magazine commenced the meeting with an enthusiastic and congratulatory message to the crowd of FlexPrint employees.  “We wanted to congratulate FlexPrint on their four-peat on the Inc. 500|5000 list in 2013, and winning the Hire Power Awards two years in a row!  That is quite an accomplishment, and I’m sure we will see you there in 2014”, states Eric Schurenberg from Inc.com and Inc. Magazine.

The meeting concluded with 60 FlexPrint employees being recognized by their peers for going above and beyond throughout the entire year, and 12 Grand Prize Awards of Choice Dream Vacations were selected and announced.

“The theme of our Kick-Off Meeting was Our People.  Every employee on our team contributed to our outstanding achievements by their hard work, dedication, and consistent superior service to our VIP clients,” states Frank Gaspari, CEO of FlexPrint, Inc.  “Each of the 60 who were recognized are among the most respected and talented professionals within our organization.  They are trusted partners and advocates for our clients, and we are proud to recognize their contributions.”

ECi FMAudit and West Point Products Develop Program for Toner Resellers

Jan. 30, 2014 –  ECi Software Solutions and West Point Products have developed a program specifically for West Point Product’s dealers and channel partners to leverage ECi’s FMAudit suite of products. This new relationship between ECi and West Point Products will allow customers in the West Point Products network to expand beyond the traditional toner-only approach and focus on the increasingly competitive Managed Print Services market.

The pairing of FMAudit and West Point Products will provide dealers with the ability to synchronize meter, service and supply information with their ERP systems. Both West Point and dealer-hosted solutions allow the dealer to track vital information such as meter and device reporting while also monitoring service and supplies at the end-user’s site.

To learn more about the FMAudit suite of managed services products, visit fmaudit.ecisolutions.com.

Grimshaw Promoted to President and CEO of Ervin Equipment Finance

Jan. 29, 2014 – Tim Marshall, President and CEO of Bank of Ann Arbor, the parent company of Ervin Equipment Finance, has announced the promotion of R.J. Grimshaw to President and CEO of Ervin Equipment Finance. Grimshaw will assume full responsibility for all activities of Ervin in a well-defined transition plan with Bruce Gaffney. Gaffney, who joined Ervin Leasing in 1978, recently announced that he will retire on March 31, 2014.

Grimshaw joined Ervin Leasing on August 15, 2013 as Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer and assumed the leadership position for rebuilding the sales platform. Under his leadership, important milestones have been achieved. Monthly originations more than doubled since Grimshaw came on board and originations were at a four year high in December, 2013. Also in that time frame, Ervin attracted high caliber regional sales managers to support our strategy of serving partners in specific verticals. In addition to his strength in managing the sales side of the business, “R.J. has exhibited a strong skill set in underwriting, systems, operations, and the strategic planning process. He has worked closely with the entire front and back end operational areas to ensure all clients receive an “exceeds expectation” experience as the company grows”, said Marshall.

Grimshaw spent seven and a half years at Key Corp and held positions as the Senior Regional Leasing Portfolio Manager in Syracuse, Vice President and Small Business Banking Team Leader, and Vice President and Director of Leasing Sales for the Technology Finance unit, based in Houston, Texas.   Prior to joining Bank of Ann Arbor, he spent five years at EverBank Commercial Finance serving as Vice President of Sales.

Sharp Launches New Line of Mid-High Volume Monochrome Workgroup Document Systems

Jan. 27, 2014 - Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has launched a new family of six mid-high volume monochrome MFPs offered in two distinct varieties, the Advanced Series and Essentials Series.

The new Advanced Series document systems represent Sharp’s newest technology and are designed for customers with demanding workflow environments that need superior performance. The MX-M365N, MX-M465N and MX-M565N models offer speeds of 36-ppm, 46-ppm and 56-ppm, respectively. They include a 10-inch tablet-style touch-screen and other innovative features such as an integrated retractable keyboard, wireless networking, true Adobe PostScript 3, and high capacity paper handling for longer uptime. The Advanced Series also provides access to Sharp Cloud Portal Office, a new cloud storage service enabling businesses to collaborate seamlessly with Sharp document systems and other collaborative devices such as Sharp’s AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display Systems as well as with the latest smartphones and tablets.

The new Essentials Series document systems are designed for cost conscious customers, offering features common to competitive models in this class. The MX-M364N, MX-M464N and MX-M564N provide full multifunction capability (copying, network printing and network scanning) at speeds of 36-ppm, 46-ppm and 56-ppm, respectively.

Sharp’s built-in wireless networking on the Sharp Advanced Series, in conjunction with the free Sharpdesk Mobile app, offers convenient printing and scanning for guest users, without having to access the company’s corporate network. The “Point-to-Point” mode establishes a direct wireless connection to mobile devices, which is isolated from the wired LAN.

Both the Sharp Advanced Series and Essentials Series offer a range of paper handling and finishing options to accommodate virtually any size office environment. Sharp’s standard End-of-Lease feature can overwrite all document and user data, which helps protect business and personal information at time of trade in.

The new MX-M365N, MX-M465N and MX-M565N Advanced Series and the MX-M364N, MX-M464N and MX-M564N Essentials Series monochrome document systems are available immediately for purchase via authorized Sharp dealers and direct sales.

BTA MPS Survival Guide Workshop Set for March 11

Jan. 28, 2014 - On March 11 in Las Vegas, the Business Technology Association will present the BTA MPS Survival Guide Workshop, taught by Doug Johnson, senior vice president of Supplies Network. The workshop will be held prior to ITEX 2014 at the Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.  This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover the various MPS program options available in the market today, explore the resource and skill requirements for each, and highlight the financial impacts of an MPS business model on your current business. Created for dealership owners, principals and executive-level management, attendees will leave the workshop with a personalized business plan outline, a tailored sales compensation plan, and a clear understanding of the assets and competencies needed to be successful.

Whether you are just entering the MPS space or want to improve your existing MPS business model, this workshop is for you. This workshop and its interactive exercises are based on years of proven success in the MPS space and have helped many other dealers to sell and manage best-in-class MPS programs in the United States and Europe.

This course is objective, focused on the instructor’s expertise, and does not include content that is intended to promote specific, related Supplies Network products or services. If you are not 100-percent satisfied, BTA will apply your tuition fee to a future course or give you a full refund.

BTA member tuition for the BTA MPS Survival Guide Workshop is only $599, and an additional attendee from the same dealership is $420. BTA members may also apply their $150 or $250 discount coupon received with their membership toward this workshop. For more information or to register, visit www.bta.org/MPSSurvivalGuide or call (800) 843-5059.

Kyocera Document Solutions America Awarded Green Business Certification

Jan. 28, 2014–KYOCERA Document Solutions America has announced it has been awarded a “Green Business Certification” by the Institute for Green Business Certification (IGBC), the oldest organization of its kind to certify business environmental practices.

Recognizing the burden that business activities can place on the environment, KYOCERA dedicates itself to balancing economic development with environmental preservation. Its green approach to manufacturing and design can be seen throughout its entire line of document imaging devices. One such example, the company’s ECOSYS^® multifunctional printers (MFPs) and printers, boast a remarkably low total cost of ownership, has little or no impact on the environment, and comes complete with Kyocera’s patented long-life drum technology. Plus, the devices feature an eco-friendly drum design that allows users to replenish toner without replacing the drum—thus reducing consumable costs and landfill waste.

To be certified as a “green business” by the IGBC, Kyocera had to:

• Comply with all environmental regulations applicable to its business;
• Implement a variety of measures to save energy, water and other materials, and reduce waste;
• Host a site visit to verify that Kyocera meets all requirements;
• Pledge to continue its efforts to prevent pollution and conserve resources.

The IGBC is a third-party accrediting organization serving the United States, Canada, and South / Central America. It recognizes environmentally conscious businesses by inspecting such critical areas as the reduction of solid waste, office waste, and chemicals; the recycling of materials and content; the conservation of water; and the prevention of pollutants.  For more information on IGBC go to www.gbcertified.com

To learn more about Kyocera’s environmental initiatives, visit www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com
Bay Copy CEO Ray Belanger Elected Chairman of South Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Jan. 27, 2014 - Ray Belanger, CEO of Bay Copy (www.baycopy.com), has been elected Chair of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In this capacity, he will work closely with CEO Peter Forman and past Chair Robert Rivers (President of Eastern Bank) to help lead the Chamber’s 1300 members and its strategic plan at an important time in the organization’s history, as the chamber embarks upon a regional development plan while continuing to be the voice of business on the South Shore. In his capacity as Chair, he will also lead the monthly meetings of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest Chambers in the nation, and is second largest in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is additionally a source of relationship building, education and advocacy.

The Norwell, MA resident is an active member of the South Shore Chamber and has served the Chamber in a number of capacities during his time as a member, most recently as First Vice Chair, and as a supporting Partner. Belanger, who has been president of Bay Copy since 1992, is also a founding member and Past President of Select Dealer Group, a national trade association of office products dealerships. He is a past President of the Konica National Advisory Board, a current member of the Lexmark Advisory Board and has been a featured speaker/panelist at industry events.

Digital Gateway’s Flagship ERP System to be Rebranded as ECi e-automate Software

Jan. 27, 2014 - Digital Gateway, Inc., a subsidiary of ECi Software Solutions (www.ECiSolutions.com), a provider of industry-specific information technology solutions, has announced its plans to start branding its flagship ERP system for the office equipment industry as ECi e-automate software, complete with new logos for the software and its suite of add-on products. The new product name and logos more closely reflect the growing identity of e-automate software as part of the ECi group of office equipment ERP solutions.

Digital Gateway will continue to operate as a separate company within the ECi Software Solutions family. ECi acquired Digital Gateway in September 2011, making it the newest member of ECi’s Office Equipment Division. In the 2+ years following the acquisition, Digital Gateway has made some important changes that have benefited both staff and customers.

“We’ve invested heavily in the e-automate software over the past year,” says Laryssa Alexander, president of ECi’s Office Equipment Division. “Our development team has poured countless hours into evolving the software to tackle both technological and strategic changes that have arisen in the industry. We’ve also actively recruited and cross-trained personnel across our Office Equipment Division to provide more flexible implementation and support resources. These additions will ensure that e-automate users will have access to similar resources as the rest of the ECi customer base.”

The brand transition will take place over the next few months with no noticeable impact to Digital Gateway’s current operations. Users of e-automate software and the public will experience this transition as a change in aesthetics represented through the various ways Digital Gateway communicates with the industry (advertisement, e-mails, Websites, etc.).

Kyocera Document Solutions America Expands ECOSYS Lineup 

March 13, 2014– KYOCERA Document Solutions America has extended its ECOSYS lineup with three new color MFPs, one black & white MFP and two new black-and-white desktop printers. Each of the compact devices highlight KYOCERA’s hallmark ECOSYS technology in a small footprint, making these printers and MFPs ideal for virtually any office environment—from individual users to corporate workgroups.

The new printers and MFPs feature ecological designs, user-friendly features, and compatibility with critical business applications. The ECOSYS M6526cdn, M6026cidn and M6526cidn MFPs offer color print, copy and scan functions for high-end versatility, as well as USB Host Interface for print-from and scan-to capability; the ECOSYS M2035dn offers black and white printing and copying to go along with full color scanning, as well as a standard front facing USB Host Interface; the ECOSYS P2135dn and P2135d printers include print-from-USB capabilities for on-the-go printing. The ECOSYS M2035dn, ECOSYS P2135dn and ECOSYS P2135d generate black-and-white pages at the rate of 37 per minute [ppm]; the ECOSYS M6526cidn, ECOSYS M6526cdn, and ECOSYS M6026cidn MFPs produce color and black-and-white documents at 28 ppm.

All ECOSYS devices come complete with KYOCERA’s patented long-life drum technology. This eco-friendly drum design, which separates the toner container, allows users to replenish toner without sacrificing the drum—thus reducing consumable costs and landfill waste. The devices also conserve energy and associated costs by switching to standby mode when not in use; they are Energy Star certified for their operating efficiency.

The new devices optimize performance while offering one of the lowest costs per print. The many features include:

ECOSYS P2135d and ECOSYS P2135dn Black & White Printers 

• A maximum paper capacity of up to 800 sheets with optional paper-feed units;
• Standard Gigabit Ethernet (ECOSYS P2135dn only)
• Standard Duplex on both models

ECOSYS M2035dn Black & White Multifunctional Printer 

• A maximum capacity of up to 800 sheets with optional paper-feed units
• Standard Gigabit Ethernet
• Standard copy, print  and color scan

ECOSYS M6526cdn, ECOSYS M6026cidn and ECOSYS M6526cidn Color Multifunctional Printers 

• A maximum capacity of up to 1,300 sheets with optional paper-feed units on all devices
• Standard Gigabit Ethernet
• Standard color print, copy, scan and black & white fax (ECOSYS M6526cdn/M6526cidn)
• Standard color print, copy and scan (ECOSYS M6026cidn)

Select ECOSYS devices integrate seamlessly with a wide range of business applications driven by Kyocera’s scalable HyPAS technology. Some of the most popular include Mobile Print, which allows users to print files and web pages from a smartphone or tablet; Apple AirPrint, which enables users to print from iOS and OSX products to select KYOCERA devices; and Command Center RX, a convenient app that displays toner levels, paper availability, and device status via a web browser.

Other apps include PinPoint Scan, a robust app that makes it easy to scan from the MFP to a desktop; Teaching Assistant, which streamlines the task of creating, printing, grading and analyzing multiple-choice exams; and SharePoint Connector, which connects a workgroup’s KYOCERA MFP to its existing Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Kyocera’s ECOSYS desktop MFPs and printers are available through authorized Kyocera dealers at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of:

• ECOSYS M6526cidn:  $4,799
• ECOSYS M6526cdn:  $3,999
• ECOSYS M6026cidn:  $4,209
• ECOSYS M2035dn:  $1,181
• ECOSYS P2135dn: $599
• ECOSYS P2135d: $529

All Covered Honored as One of the Top Ten IT Service Providers for Third Consecutive Year  

March 13, 2014 – All Covered, a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. has announced that it has been recognized as one of the top ten IT service providers for the third consecutive year by the MSPmentor 501, a distinguished list and report identifying the world’s top 501 managed service providers (MSPs) published by Nine Lives Media. In addition, All Covered was named to CRN’s Managed Service Provider Elite 150.

The MSPmentor 501 report is based on data from MSPmentor’s global online survey conducted October-December 2013. The MSPmentor 501 report recognizes top managed service providers based on a range of metrics, including annual managed services revenue growth, revenue per employee, managed services offered and customer devices managed. MSPmentor, produced by Nine Lives Media, is the ultimate guide to managed services.

The MSP Elite 150 list is part of CRN’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 annual list that recognizes the top technology providers and consultants in North America whose cutting-edge approach to managed services puts end-user customers in the best position to improve efficiencies, cut costs and speed time to market for their own products and services. The MSP Elite 150 recognizes companies who are large data-center-focused solution providers with a strong mix of on-premise professional services as well as off-premise services.

West Point Products Launches Auto Toner Fulfillment for AXESS MPS

March 13, 2014 – West Point Products has announced the launch of Auto Toner Fulfillment (ATF) as part of its Axess MPS suite of services. Axess Auto Toner Fulfillment completely automates the printer supplies ordering process. Using a proprietary software application, the ATF system gathers data from a customer’s printing devices and uses an algorithm to determine when a toner cartridge needs replenished. The system then automatically notifies the user when their toner is getting low and orders and ships new product.

“By automating the toner fulfillment process, West Point Products will help dealers reduce staff time, manual processes, and expense associated with order entry and tracking.  The Axess ATF program will enhance the supply fulfillment process by setting printer specific thresholds that trigger proactive end-user communication and order notifications,” said Ray Loisel, Senior Vice President of MPS for West Point Products.  “This is the missing link for many MPS programs to improve the process of just-in-time toner fulfillment and profitability.”

To learn more, please visit www.westpointproducts.com/axess

ECi Software Solutions Acquired by The Carlyle Group

March 12, 2014 - ECi Software Solutions a provider of industry-specific business management and e-commerce software solutions, has announced it has been acquired by global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“We are very happy to partner with The Carlyle Group to continue building our leading industry-specific business and e-commerce solutions across a variety of important industries,” said Ron Books, President and CEO of ECi Software Solutions. “Carlyle is committed to investing in ECi as we support the entrepreneurial spirit and profitable growth of small and medium size enterprises. I am confident that with Carlyle, we have made the right choice for the future of our employees, our customers, and our business partners.”

Charles Rossotti, Carlyle Operating Executive, said, “ECi has developed a proven and effective capacity to provide small and medium size enterprises with technology solutions that make them competitive with much larger businesses. We believe this capacity is a very special asset for the global economy, in which small businesses generate so much innovation and job growth.” Steve Bailey, Carlyle Managing Director, added, “Carlyle’s investment will enable ECi to continue investing in its great people, delivering exceptional customer service, enhancing the functionality and features of its leading solutions, and expanding its global footprint.”

Equity for the investment came from Carlyle U.S. Equity Opportunity Fund, which is a Carlyle fund focused on middle market investments. Carlyle has a long history of successful investments in leading middle market, industry-specific application software solutions companies, including Compusearch, serving the government sector; Gemcom, serving the mining sector; Primatics, serving the financial services sector; Quorum, serving the energy sector; RMI, serving the rail sector; and SchoolNet, serving the education sector. Other select middle market investments include Dynamic Precision Group, an aerospace component manufacturer; Philadelphia Energy Solutions (formerly Sunoco Refinery); Service King, the third largest collision repair multi-shop operator in the United States; and Worldstrides, a provider of educational student travel programs.

GreatAmerica Announces HaaR Managed IT Hardware Financing Program

March 13, 2014 – From the show floor of ITEX 2014 in Las Vegas, NV (booth #309), GreatAmerica presented its HaaR product today, a new offering in hardware and software financing for the office equipment industry. HaaR is a GreatAmerica hardware rental program that matches each dealer’s managed information technology market strategy, facilitates technology standardization, and provides the dealer’s customer with a single invoice.

“When it comes to managed IT, the hardware is often an afterthought,” says Jennie Fisher, GreatAmerica Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Office Equipment Group.  “HaaR helps our dealers ensure their customers stay current with technology. It makes it easier to sell and support their customers’ hardware, which in turn increases the dealer’s profitability and recurring revenue stream.”

HaaR is the key to selling hardware with Managed IT, and takes into account the business model, customer makeup, challenges, and opportunities in managed services for each dealer. It is one component of the comprehensive suite of offerings from GreatAmerica related specifically to Managed IT, including Collabrance LLC and Managed IT Navigator. Earlier this month GreatAmerica announced the S-L GAMIT Groups, the first managed IT peer groups exclusive to office equipment dealers and facilitated by Service Leadership, Inc.

MWAi Announces New Relationship with InSource 

March 11, 2014 — MWA Intelligence (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and leader in enterprise-class Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Machine-to-People (M2P) solutions announce a new relationship with InSource.

InSource is a professional services firm focused on helping clients deliver business value through technology. By delivering a broad range of consulting services with emphasis on IT strategy development and automation of IT, InSource and MWAi are committed to meeting the ever-growing demands of the imaging channel.

“The office products and Imaging Channel has been seeking new and better paths for innovation and one major appealing platform in making that happen is the FORZA platform,” says Michael Stramaglio, president and CEO of MWAi. “After months of research, I am pleased to share this fantastic news. We have uncovered one of the finest and best resources in the world to join our FORZA effort.”

MWAi and InSource will work together to train, recruit, and place resources in specialized projects across the nation. By working together, these resources will be dedicated solely to the FORZA solution. MWAi FORZA with SAP Business One is a complete, integrated business management solution that provides transparency and instant visibility into operations. The FORZA solution helps dealerships to better unify, manage, and control their entire business across financials, sales, customers, and operations. Together, MWA Intelligence and SAP will provide Office Technology and Imaging Channel businesses the ability to make smart IT decisions, improve future performance, and achieve long-term success.

DocuWare Version 6.5 Provides an Updated Look and Feel 

March 6, 2014 – A year after launching Version 6, DocuWare is releasing its next version, 6.5, of this completely Web-based document management solution. The simplified and comfortable user-interface makes working with the system easier than before, according to a DocuWare press release. The Web Client is now completely based on HTML5 which offers enhanced performance that’s primed for the future.

The more complex software is, the more important that it is intuitive to use. When the look and feel is well-crafted, users have an easier time navigating and working efficiently. For document management specialist DocuWare, the entire focus when developing Version 6.5 was about enhancing the user experience. The results are reportedly easy to see with the new user-interface; very little training is needed to work with the system. New users can easily find their way around the intuitive features. Existing customers will also enjoy the benefits of the update. For example, their daily work is simplified when, depending on the task, certain features are automatically displayed, while anything unnecessary is hidden in the background – leaving more space for what matters. The fresh, modern design is pleasant to work with; its clarity makes organization more straightforward.

Not only DocuWare’s exterior has been improved. The Web Client – the heart of the document management solution – was overhauled technologically. With Version 6.5 DocuWare offers a completely new developed Client. It is now fully based on the very latest HTML5 technology, no longer requiring additional components. Users are now equipped for the future. In addition, Google Chrome is supported.

The Web-based service also makes it faster to store paper documents using automatic indexing. With Version 6.5, the Service was enhanced with additional important features: for example, company-specific terms for certain document types can used as needed. Also new is the ability to match the results of Intelligent Indexing with data from third-party applications.

GreatAmerica Launches Managed IT Peer Groups with Service Leadership

March 5, 2014 – GreatAmerica Financial Services has launched the office equipment industry’s first managed information technology (IT) services peer groups with the expertise of IT management consultant, Paul Dippell, and the team at Service Leadership, Inc., the largest provider worldwide of financial/operational IT benchmarking and best practices to C-level peer groups. Each Service Leadership GreatAmerica Managed IT Group (S-L GAMIT Group) is designed to help dealers achieve best-in-class managed IT services performance, as measured against peers. To date, there are four S-L GAMIT Groups established, encompassing over 40 of the most high-profile dealers in the country.  Most of these dealers are already active in managed IT, but vary in size and experience.

David Pohlman, COO of GreatAmerica Financial Services, says the value is not only the interaction with peers at the quarterly meetings, but the access to knowledge, current industry best practices and best-in-class metrics of the Service Leadership experts. “Our SL-GAMIT Group participants always have the proven expertise of Service Leadership in the room, allowing dealers to avoid trial and error, and instead benefit from best-in-class practices that will accelerate the profitability and growth of their businesses. There’s no doubt in my mind that this is the highest quality training available for dealers serious about their future in managed IT services.”

Each SL-GAMIT Group is made up of C-level individuals from eight to twelve non-competing dealerships. In addition to quarterly meetings with member-driven agendas and facilitation by Service Leadership, financial and operational benchmarking is used to gain comparative insights to each other and against best-in-class, and track progress.

Service Leadership is publisher of the Service Leadership Index® (S-L Index™) series of financial and operational benchmarks of over 2,300 companies drawn from an exclusive master database of over 29,000 companies worldwide, the largest such benchmark in the industry. S-L GAMIT Groups participate in this benchmarking and Paul Dippell, CEO of Service Leadership, says, “C-level peer groups attract companies who are unusually intent on being top performers and who invest in their drive to that goal. As a result the S-L Index shows that peer group participants perform materially better in profit, growth and service quality improvement than do those who benchmark but do not participate in such peer groups.”

Dealers interested in the S-L GAMIT Groups should contact cmohr@greatamerica.com.

Paul Dippell of Service Leadership will be co-facilitating an educational session with GreatAmerica COO, David Pohlman, at ITEX 2014, on Thursday, March 13 at 8:30 – 9:20 am. The session, S4: How Do I Profitably Sell More Managed IT? Sales & Marketing Best Practices, features two successful dealers, and S-L GAMIT Group members, Jeff Boate of PERRY proTECH and Trevor Akervik of Marco, Inc.

sd|University to Hold Award-Winning MPS Sales Workshop in April 2014

March 4, 2014 - sd|University, the advanced training division of Strategy Development, is conducting their award-winning MPS Sales training in Chicago, IL on April 22-23, 2014.  The class will be held at the Springhill Suites Chicago O’Hare.

“We’ve helped scores of businesses and hundreds of sales professionals successfully enter the MPS space, and we look forward to another great class,” stated Tom Callinan of Strategy Development.

The two-day class, MPS Sales Workshop, will be taught by Gary Schwartz, VP of Client Engagement and will cover the MPS sales process for both small, fewer than 25 devices, and mid-sized, 50 – 250 devices, companies.  MPS sales teams will learn how to:

• Approach the proper contact level and present a value proposition based on company size
• Get an appointment at the correct level
• Identify the areas of pain associated with the print environment based on company size
• Conduct an effective and efficient assessment to support the business case for change
• Price a transaction, both outsourced and equipment led
• Present a winning proposal

For more details please visit www.strategydevelopment.com/mpsfundamentals.

“Today, MPS is sold into most companies with more than 10 devices and many of those prospects have had some form of MPS presented to them,” stated Callinan.  “So, it is important to be able to differentiate your offering and provide a compelling reason for a prospect to engage your company for an assessment.  Our MPS Sales Workshop was specially designed to arm sales professionals with the tools they need to be successful in MPS and be successful at taking customers from competitors.”

All sd|University classes can also be held at your location for larger groups.   For more information on sd|University and how the tuition program works and how it stacks up against the competition please visit us at www.sd-university.com.  Remember, you can still register for individual classes as well.

For more information or to register for the SD MPS class, please visit www.strategydevelopment.com/events or contact Gary Schwartz at schwartz@strategydevelopment.com or at 817-600-2216.

Metrofuser Adds HP CP 5525 Series Fusers to Lineup

March 4, 2014— Laser printer parts manufacturer Metrofuser (www.metrofuser.com) has introduced remanufactured fusers for HP CP5525/ M5225 /M750 printers. The availability of these fusers will help reduce costs and increase profitability for the company’s nationwide customer base.

Metrofuser provides two options to acquire these remanufactured fusers – by economical repair and return or by convenient advance exchange service. Metrofuser stocks the CP5525 series fusers, part number RM1-5996, and they are ready for same day shipping.

Metrofuser’s remanufactured fusers for HP Printers offer brilliant color output and guaranteed against all image defects.

“Reliable parts solutions are in high demand with the advent of more feature-rich printers in the marketplace,” stated Will DeMuth, Chief Operating Officer, “Our customers require the most precise imaging technology in this demanding market and our R&D team has devised a solution for the CP5525 series fuser,” adding that, “Our fusers hold up to the most demanding conditions offering unequaled durability – these fusers work flawlessly with OEM and compatible toners.”

Toshiba Wins MFP Contract with Dupage County, IL

March 4, 2014 — After a publically competitive bidding process, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has inked a four-year multifunction products (MFPs) contract with DuPage County, Illinois located in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. In conjunction with this accord Toshiba enters into a cooperative agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance. Through this arrangement, public municipalities and academic institutions throughout the United States may now purchase Toshiba’s award-winning e-STUDIOproducts under the same terms of the DuPage County contract.

OKI Data Americas Announces Platinum Sponsorship of ITEX 2014 National Conference and Expo 

March 4, 2014 — OKI Data Americas has announced its platinum sponsorship and participation in the ITEX 2014 National Conference and Expo, taking place March 11-13 at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Exhibiting in Booth #401, OKI Data will showcase its expanded line-up of profitable, printer-based A4 and copier-based A3 multifunction devices with OKI’s smart Extendable Platform. In addition, OKI’s feature product will be the industry-first, C941dn five-color plus from the Multimedia Production Platform. Featuring a five station toner configuration, the C941dn provides an expansive new world of printing capabilities and revenue-generating opportunities. Expanding beyond hardware, OKI Data will also demonstrate a variety of its custom business printing solutions that streamline document management processes and increase efficiency and productivity.

ITEX attendees who visit OKI’s booth (#401) and attend one of its five solution demonstrations can enter in a chance to win an iPad Mini and a Sphero Robotic Ball, just to name of few of the exciting prizes.  The drawings will take place at the conclusion of the three day event. What’s more, OKI Data is one of four vendors hosting the BTA Dealer Member Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. PST at the VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub in the Rio Hotel and Casino.

OKI Data will demonstrate the following printing solutions in booth #401:

·         Remark Test Grading Solution scans, processes, scores bubble chart tests and runs reports with speed, ease and efficiency. The solution is compatible with all OKI Data color and monochrome MFPs, uses plain paper, and easily exports grades into many popular student information systems.

• PaperCut MF is a print job accounting and management software solution that works with single function and multifunction printers that feature OKI’s smart Extendable Platform. This software helps organizations save money on excess and unauthorized printing by creating a secure and confidential printing environment. In addition, the software helps account for and allocate the costs of printing and copying.

·         Drivve –Drivve Image™ and Drivve Print™ work with OKI smart MFPs to meet the print tracking and image capture needs of most document-intensive environments.

·         CX3435/4545 are high performance A3 color MFP Series that provides exceptional color output, plus high-speed print, scan, copy and optional fax functionality for demanding, medium to large workgroups.

·         MPS4242mc – This MPS-ready, mid-workgroup A4 (letter/legal) color MFP features OKI’s smart Extendable Platform and offers high-speed output, high print quality, productivity-enhancing feature sets, enriched user interface and streamlined document workflow processing. These qualities, plus a low total cost of ownership, deliver a compelling value proposition to the mid-workgroup segment.

• MPS2731mc – The MPS2731mc enhances workgroup productivity with print/copy/scan/fax and wireless functionality. This MFP prints and copies in HD color and has robust faxing features and contains environmentally friendly features including two-sided printing and automatic ECO mode.
• MPS5502mb – The MPS5502mb series combines high-quality output and all-in-one functionality with speed, reliability and ease of use. This MFP offers a wide range of features to reduce energy consumption and save money, and features rich monochrome print/copy/scan/fax, USB connectivity and two-sided printing.

Mehdi Tehranchi of Notable Solutions Ernst & Young Finalist

May 8, 2014 – Ernst & Young LLP has announced that Mehdi Tehranchi, CEO and Co-Founder of Notable Solutions, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 Award in Greater Washington. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who are demonstrating excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  The finalists were selected by a panel of independent judges from close to 100 nominations.

In its 28th year, the Entrepreneur of the Year Program has expanded globally to recognize company builders in over 140 cities and in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Ernst & Young Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level.
OKI Data Americas Introduces LED-based, Smart A3 Digital Color Multifunction Devices

May 08, 2014 — OKI Data Americas has announced a new series of high performance, LED-based, smart A3 digital color multifunction devices in the mid to large workgroup segment. The copier-based ES9465 and ES9475 deliver high quality performance in a compact design and will be available exclusively through the dealer office equipment channel beginning June 16, 2014.

The ES9465/ES9475 boast competitive color and monochrome print and copy speeds, allowing busy workplaces to generate professional-looking documents quickly, easily and at a competitivecost per copy, according to an OKI Data press release. These devices reportedly offer one of the smallest footprints, lightest weights and lowest noise levels in their class. They feature the smart Extendable Platform flexible architecture that enables dealers to develop customized solutions to meet the unique business needs of their customers. Additionally, these new LED-based multifunction devices provide many advantages such as superior print quality, faster output and greater reliability.

The ES9465/ES9475 models also deliver color and media flexibility for tabloid and banner printing up to 47 inches in length. A self-encrypting hard drive gives customers added confidence that their data is secure. With duplex printing standard and low power consumption, businesses are able to reduce paper and energy costs while minimizing their carbon footprint.

Navigator Managed IT Business Planning Session Announced for July

May 8, 2014 – GreatAmerica Financial Services and Collabrance LLC has announced they will hold their 7thNavigator for Managed IT Services business planning session on July 22 and 23, 2014 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The session is for office equipment and telecommunication dealers, independent VARs, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who are building Managed IT Services into their business model. The session will add a hiring segment conducted by PathShare® HR Services, a GreatAmerica Company that assists in attracting, motivating and retaining employees.

The main sessions will feature Milton Bartley, President and CEO of ImageQuest Managed Services, a successful and profitable Managed Services business. He will provide his perspective on lessons learned and his approach to Managed IT Services.

The PathShare component will include real world examples of successful hiring decisions and personnel management. “We want to help dealers’ Managed IT Services business be successful,” said Sally Brause, Director of HR Consulting at PathShare. “We understand that Managed IT requires a specialized skill set. At Navigator, we will share our knowledge and recommendations on how to get high-performers in Managed IT positions.”

Free Navigator Webinar:
Thursday, May 22, 2:00PM Central

Thursday, June 12, 2:00PM Central

Navigator Business Planning Session including lunch and learn with PathShare:
Tuesday/Wednesday, July 22-23 at GreatAmerica & Collabrance Headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Interested solution providers must register for the onsite business planning session by Monday, July 14, 2014. Participants are not required to be existing GreatAmerica or Collabrance customers to take part in the Managed IT Navigator programs. For additional information or registration, contact Collabrance at 877.715.8485 or visit www.greatamerica.com/ManagedITNavigator.

Konica Minolta Launches Order Automation and Multi-Channel Marketing Solutions

May 5, 2014 –Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of EngageIT Automation and EngageIT XMedia (cross media) software platforms. The new products are part of the company’s EnvisionIT Production solution offering, which combines bizhub PRESS technology, production solutions and professional services into a total solution that provides added value to address the key needs of today’s printers beyond basic “speeds and feeds.”

Both software platforms aim to help print production and service providers maximize profits through increased workflow efficiency, and expand their capabilities to help their end-customers leverage the power of multi-channel marketing.

EngageIT Automation is a Web-enabled order automation portal that is fully integrated with an automated production workflow to enable a printer to plan their production cycle for the most repetitive jobs, even before a print job enters the workflow. This solution combines all aspects of the production cycle – browsing and shopping, placing and managing orders, printing and finishing, as well as shipping and billing – to ultimately reduce the number of touches required to produce a single job. Additionally, EngageIT Automation’s integration paths allow customers with existing storefronts to fully automate their production processes while continuing to utilize their existing storefronts. This allows customers to leverage their existing storefront investment and gain workflow efficiencies and backend productivity. For more information about EngageIT Automation, click here.

EngageIT XMedia offers an easy-to-use interface that makes data management, segmentation, creative design, and deployment of multi-channel marketing simple. To do this, it manages and deploys all direct marketing channels, from direct mail to social media, in one fully-integrated platform.  Nightly, hourly or real-time feeds allow automated triggers to deploy to any marketing channels so that customers are contacted based on a defined event, such as a purchase.. Users can create targeted marketing campaigns, use plug and play templates for direct marketing pieces, and track reports of all marketing activity and ROI from a single dashboard. For more information about EngageIT XMedia, click here.

Creaform Launches Next Generation of Go!Scan 3D Portable Scanners

May 5, 2014 – Creaform  has announced the launch of two completely new versions of the Go!SCAN 3D scanner. Both versions reportedly provide fast and reliable 3D measurements, while offering the easiest portable 3D scanning experience on the market.

The Go!SCAN 50 was designed to measure the shape of medium to larger parts and offersoptimal flexibility. The Go!SCAN 20 delivers maximum resolution and is dedicated for use with smaller objects with intricate details, making it the perfect companion for 3D printers.

High speed: Typical objects are scanned in five minutes or less.

Professional-grade measurements: The Go!SCAN 3D provides an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) and resolution of up to 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).
Full-color 3D models: Users can easily and simultaneously capture of  high-quality geometry and colors.

TRUsimplicity: Extremely simple scanning process.

Point and shoot: No preparation or complicated setup is required. The scanner is up-and-running in less than two minutes.
Go!SCAN 3D scanners are tailored to the unique needs of:

• Product development engineers and technicians from all industries
• Engineers who use CAD and 3D printing professionals
• Museology, heritage preservation, restoration, digital archiving, 3D scanning for research, analysis and publishing, multimedia, entertainment, computer graphics and special effects

At the same time as the Go!SCAN 3D release, Creaform launched the HandySCAN 3D scanner, which has been completely re-engineered for optimum speed, accuracy and portability. In addition, Creaform released the VXmodel, a Scan-to-CAD software module that integrates directly into Creaform’s 3D software platform, VXelements.

For more information on Creaform’s Go!SCAN 3D products, visit the Creaform web site: www.creaform3d.com

OKI Data Americas to Exhibit On-Demand White Printing Capabilities at the National Stationery Show

May 06, 2014 — OKI Data Americas has announced its participation in the National Stationery Show taking place May 18-21, 2014 at the Javits Center in New York, NY. Located in booth #1636, OKI Data will demonstrate the capabilities of its impressive digital color printer – the C711WT featuring white toner– in conjunction with professional invitation software and stationery from Mountaincow.

The C711WT from OKI Data is a desktop A4 digital color printer featuring white toner. Within the C711WT, the black toner cartridge and image drum are replaced with a white toner cartridge and image drum, resulting in a CMYW four-color configuration. The C711WT is compatible with most design software applications, and expands companies’ capabilities to include white.

Using the OKI C711WT combined with the latest PrintingPress Pro Extreme 8.0 software by Mountaincow, invitation designers can now offer fast, affordable in-house printing using white text, motifs and addresses onto dark media – a capability that previously needed to be out-sourced, adding to production time and costs.

The National Stationery Show attracts a diverse global attendance of 12,000 buyers from stationery, card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and “big box” mass retailers; online retailers and mail order catalogs; as well as special event planners, corporate marketers, importers and distributors.

New KODAK CREO IC-309 Server Drives Konica Minolta bizhub Full Color Digital Presses

May 1, 2014 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. and Kodak have released the latest technology development in the KODAK CREO Server family — the IC-309 Server. Developed specifically for Konica Minolta’s bizhub PRO C1060/C1070 models, the company’s latest front-end technology innovation is designed on a new architecture with the same robustness and usability existing customers have appreciated for years.

First demonstrated at Print ’13 in Chicago and more recently at IPEX in London, the latest addition to the Konica Minolta portfolio combines all of the benefits of the CREO Server Technology with new core architecture and more than 50 new features. Enhancements include ease of operator use, job processing speed and efficiency through completely parallel, page-level and job-level RIP.  

Print Audit Introduces Embedded Application for KYOCERA Document Solutions America

May 1, 2014 - Print Audit has announced that Print Audit Embedded has been validated as compatible with Kyocera HyPAS-enabled multifunctional products (MFPs).  Print Audit Embedded is a comprehensive print management solution that brings powerful cost recovery, rules-based-printing, secure release and pull-printing capabilities to Kyocera customers.

Print Audit Embedded installs directly onto Kyocera HyPAS-enabled MFPs, allowing users to control and recover printing, copying, faxing and scanning costs. Seamlessly integrated with the desktop versions of Print Audit 6 and Print Audit Secure, Embedded is a complete print management solution that eliminates the need for external hardware.

For more information, please visit the Print Audit Embedded for Kyocera product page:   www.printaudit.com/print-audit-embedded-for-kyocera.asp

Formax Releases ColorMaxLP Digital Color Label Printer

April 28, 2014 - Formax has introduced the new ColorMaxLP Digital Color Label Printer. Using the latest Memjet inkjet technology, the ColorMaxLP produces full-color labels at speeds up to 60 feet per minute, in a compact tabletop unit.

The Memjet print head combines waterfall technology with 70,400 ink nozzles to accurately reproduce up to 16.8 million colors, according to a Formax press release. Featuring a “warm start,” the ColorMaxLP begins printing in under 10 seconds, and its high-capacity 250ml ink tanks allow for longer uninterrupted print runs.

The ColorMaxLP produces up to 1600 x 1600 dpi on a variety of label sizes and stocks, including gloss, semi-gloss and matte finishes, and has the capacity for full-bleed printing up to 8.5-inches wide. Users have the choice of three output modes; roll-to-roll, roll-to-cut, and print & hold.

Standard features include an integrated unwinder which is enclosed to protect against dust, an LCD control panel, built-in automatic cutter, Bartender label design software and easy-access service bays for ink cartridge replacement.

Options include an automatic roll-to-roll rewinder, Wasatch SoftRIP color matching software, a variable data printing module, and a convenient adjustable-height cabinet.

The ColorMaxLP is the ideal high-speed, low-cost solution for short to mid-run inventory and product labeling applications.

New Focus for the 2014 MPSA Awards

April 29, 2014 - The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has announced that the fourth annual MPSA awards will take place during the Transform Global 2014 event, June 2-4 in Louisville, Kentucky, and will recognize top contributors within the MPSA member community.

The 2014 awards will take on a new focus, one that acknowledges the commitments and contributions of MPSA members to the member community and the broader imaging industry through volunteering, content creation, support of the MPSA definition, and ongoing promotion of the association. The categories for the 2014 MPSA Appreciation Awards are:

Corporate Recognition: awarded to the company whose contributions in time, content and resources has gone above and beyond to better the broader community.

Individual Recognition: awarded to the individual(s) whose contributions in time, content and resources has gone above and beyond to better the broader community.

Industry Recognition: individuals and/or companies who have promoted the MPSA vision, definition, and philosophy to the broader community and imaging industry.

The 2014 MPSA Appreciation Awards will take place during lunch on Tuesday June 3, from 11:30am – 1:00pm at the Galt House Hotel in Ballrooms B & C. To learn more about the MPSA member community, visit: http://yourmpsa.org/join. For more information or to register for Transform Global, visit: https://photizogroup.com/events/transform-global-2014/transform-global-2014

Formax Rolls Out New Cut-True Guillotine Cutters

April 29, 2014 - Formax has announced the addition of two new Cut-True guillotine cutters to its line of Digital Print & Finishing Solutions. Standard features include a high-quality hardened steel blade, LED Cutting Line for accuracy, user-friendly controls, an all-metal stand with storage shelf, blade changing safety tool, and a variety of safety features.

The Cut-True 27A Automatic Programmable Paper Cutter offers precision cutting with intuitive controls for sheets up to 18.9-inches wide. The touchscreen control panel allows users to program up to 99 jobs with up to 30 cuts each. Adjusting the back gauge is simplified by using the control panel or the electronic hand wheel. Dual-button operation engages both the automatic clamp and the hardened steel blade. For safety and convenience, the 27A has an infrared light beam safety curtain which shuts down operation when the light plane is interrupted. With the capacity to cut paper stacks up to 3.15-inches high, the 27A also features an LED Cutting Line which allows operators to make fine adjustments and see exactly where the blade will cut.

The Cut-True 27S Semi-Automatic Paper Cutter cuts through stacks up to 3.15” high, up to 18.9” wide as well. User-friendly features include electronically-controlled two-hand operation and an automatic paper clamp in place of a manual hand crank. The spindle-guided back gauge, accurate to within .01”, is easily adjusted and the LED digital readout provides added precision. The 27S also includes the LED Cutting Line for precise cutting.

Each of the new cutters includes the following safety features: transparent rear cover, blade lock, external blade depth adjustment, easy blade change access from the front of the cutter, and a wooden paper push for safe alignment.

Formax Cut-True 27A and 27S Cutters are an ideal solution for transforming brochures, invitations and more, with professional, accurate cutting.

Canon Solutions America Honored at Xplor 2014

April 29, 2014 – Canon Solutions America, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., has announced it received several honors at the Xplor International 2014 Technology and Application of the Year Awards, presented Wednesday, March 26, 2014, during the Xploration 14 Customer Communications Conference held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Canon won awards in three categories:

Application of the Year – In the Application of the Year category, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the imaginative application of current technology and/or unique implementation of existing document and communication systems, Canon Solutions America received 1st Honorable Mention for the implementation of Océ PRISMAproduction and Océ InkControl system.

Technology of the Year – Additionally, the Océ ColorStream 3000 series digital inkjet platform received the Honorable Mention for the Technology of the Year Award, which honors an individual, company, or organization that has conceived and developed an original concept leading to a significant advancement in the industry.

Recognizing a Lifetime in Print Production - The event also focused on recognizing those whose contributions have made the print industry what it is today. Top honors were awarded to Mal Baboyian, Executive Vice President, Canon Solutions America, who received the Brian Platte Lifetime Achievement Award.

Not only is Mal Baboyian a top leader in the high-volume digital print industry, he is also a well-respected industry professional, an engaging speaker at industry events, and a friend to many in the diverse print industry. Mr. Baboyian is responsible for driving growth and profitability for both the Production Print Solutions and the Large Format Solutions divisions of the company, navigating the constantly changing transactional, direct mail, graphic arts, book printing, display signage, and reprographic markets. With a specialized focus on these markets, Baboyian guides all the activities relevant to the business and plays an instrumental role in achieving and sustaining industry leadership.

BTA Southeast to Host Fall Colors Retreat Oct. 24-25 in Asheville, NC 

Sept. 10, 2014 - On Oct. 24-25, 2014, the Business Technology Association’s Southeast district will host its annual Fall Colors Retreat at the Doubletree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore in Asheville, NC, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The educational and networking event, open to dealers from across the country, will be a great setting to gather new ideas and network with peers.

The agenda features a dealer panel and an educational session by Roy Serhal, regional sales manager for North America at N-able by SolarWinds, both of which will focus on managed IT services. Dealers will be able to participate in networking events that will allow them to connect with their peers and exhibiting sponsors, including round-table sessions with sponsors, two dinners, a welcoming reception and a tour of the Biltmore Estate that includes a private behind-the-scenes Butler’s Tour. On Saturday afternoon, there will be time to explore Asheville and the surrounding area. Dealer attendees will also have the chance to win prizes in exhibitor drawings and enter the BTA District Event Sweepstakes.

The Fall Colors Retreat will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, with a trip to the historic Biltmore Estate. Attendees will have the morning to explore the property and will have lunch on their own. After lunch, the group will meet for the private Butler’s Tour. At 5:30 p.m., attendees will travel to historic Asheville for dinner at Pack’s Tavern.

The second day of the Fall Colors Retreat will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, with a breakfast with exhibitors. Serhal’s educational session, “Making the Shift: How MFP Dealers are Succeeding in Managed Services,” and round-table sessions with exhibiting sponsors will follow. The dealer panel, “Growing Your Managed Services Practice,” will wrap up the day’s educational agenda. From 12:15 until 6:30 p.m., attendees will have time to explore the Asheville area before a cocktail reception and dinner at the hotel.

BTA member dealer registration is $159, which includes the Friday trip to the Biltmore Estate (ticket to the estate and the private Butler’s Tour), Friday’s dinner at Pack’s Tavern, Saturday educational sessions and Saturday breakfast, cocktails and dinner. An additional attendee from the same dealership is $129. Non-member registration is $209. Spouse/guest registration is $79 and children under 12 are $40. Both spouse/guest and child registrations include the Friday Biltmore tour, Friday dinner and Saturday reception and dinner.

For more information, including full session descriptions and the registration form for the event, visit http://www.bta.org/BTASoutheastEvent.

Kyocera Document Solutions America Introduces Scan-to-Email Solution

Sept. 9, 2014 – KYOCERA Document Solutions America has announced the launch of a Kyocera-developed business application, Exchange Connector. The application links a Kyocera MFP to a Microsoft Exchange Server, thus offering more robust scan-to-e-mail capabilities, according to the company.

The process is simple. While standing at a HyPAS-enabled Kyocera MFP, users can authenticate to Exchange Server, scan documents, access their Microsoft Outlook address books, and e-mail the digitized files directly from their Outlook global or personal contact list. It is both convenient and secure. Plus, for confirmation or auditing purposes, a copy of the message appears in the user’s Sent Items folder.

Exchange Connector does more than save time at the MFP. Each e-mail message created at the MFP is addressed from the sender’s e-mail address, instead of an unknown MFP address, helping ensure secure and reliable delivery.

Kyocera Exchange Connector is available through authorized Kyocera dealers. To find a dealer, visit Kyocera’s dealer locator at www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us.

RISO Releases Self-Contained Inkjet In-line Binding System

Sept. 9, 2014 – RISO, Inc. has announced the release of the company’s new automated binding system, making RISO the first cut-sheet inkjet printing solution in its class with in-line Perfect Binding capability. The RISO Perfect Binder not only incorporates the benefits of inkjet technology and the production speed of the ComColor X1 Series printers, but converts the system into a self-contained book manufacturing solution for both short runs and high-volume production.

RISO’s inkjet Perfect Binder solution prints books as thick as 300 sheets of 20 lb. bond – which meets or exceeds the production needs of most digital book printers. Combining power and versatility in a 6’ x 12’ operating footprint, the perfect bound, full-color books produced by RISO’s in-line system also enables printing of the covers and pages, with the ability to insert pre-printed covers and pages as well.   The high speed, fully automatic RISO Perfect Binder is a new accessory for the X1 Series, broadening its range of applications. It is engineered for use in a wide range of industries and settings, such as corporate, manufacturing and educational environments.

For more information, go to http://us.riso.com.

Marco Purchases Northeast Photocopy Company

Sept. 8, 2014 - Marco, Inc., a technology services provider in the United States, has announced that it has purchased Northeast Photocopy Company, Inc. (NEP), a copier and printer company located in Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 38 employees from NEP have joined the Marco team.

Marco currently has offices in Eau Claire, La Crosse and Madison and has over 800 employees throughout their 35 locations nationally. This purchase allows Marco to expand its technical expertise and services in the state of Wisconsin.

“We look forward to continuing NEP’s commitment to satisfying their clients and providing opportunities for their valued employees,” said Marco CEO Jeff Gau. “This acquisition supports our national growth strategy and will also allow us to expand our business IT services to their clients.”

Marco’s growth has also required the company to move to larger facilities over the past year in Fargo, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Des Moines, Iowa. These new regional hubs accommodate the company’s increase in employees, customers and services offered in these areas.

While many employees and territories have been added through acquisition, Gau stressed only 45 percent of company growth in the past two years has been acquired. Fifty-five percent of company growth during that time has been organic or expansion from within.

Konica Minolta Publishes CSR Report 2014

Sept. 8, 2014 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced that its parent company Konica Minolta, Inc. has published the CSR Report 2014, an annual report providing stakeholders with details on the company’s global corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Having launched its medium-term business plan, “TRANSFORM 2016,” at the start of fiscal 2014, Konica Minolta is transforming business by focusing on customer-centric ideas that create value through an enhanced offering of products, solutions and services that contribute to overcoming problems faced by customers and society.

The Report also introduces the Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2016, an action plan based on Konica Minolta’s long-term Eco Vision 2050 that sets specific goals for fiscal year 2016. This plan has three important themes: Green Products (planning and development); Green Factories (procurement and production) and Green Marketing (distribution, sales and service, and collection and recycling). These themes are collectively named “Three Green Activities,” and each theme has established goals for fiscal year 2016 in terms of environmental and corporate value.

In addition, Konica Minolta has driven initiatives to pursue cost cutting and reduction of carbon emissions at local suppliers by working with them to improve the production process. In fiscal year 2013, these efforts resulted in a total of nearly 1,800 tons of CO2 reduction.

The Konica Minolta CSR Report 2014 or additional information on Konica Minolta’s environmental efforts are available online.

Toshiba America Business Solutions Named Official Electronics Provider of Staples Center by AEG

Sept. 8, 2014 – Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has been named a “Founding Partner” and the Official Electronics Provider of STAPLES Center by AEG, owners of the downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment arena. As the exclusive supplier of digital signage and displays for the arena, Toshiba will supply STAPLES Center with more than 800 displays while receiving interactive digital signage, multi-media content, venue and affiliate product placement, as well as a comprehensive social media program with the Los Angeles Kings to enhance fan experience. The multi-year deal was brokered by AEG Global Partnerships. Another key element of the partnership will enable STAPLES Center to launch its first-ever, state-of-the-art interactive destination where fans will be encouraged to engage in various social media activities relating to the upcoming 2014-15 NBA and NHL seasons. Located in the main concourse of STAPLES Center, LA Interactive, powered by Toshiba will enhance fans’ experience with Twitter feeds, updates and battles, hashtag polls, player stats, game scores and video highlights. ​ LA Interactive, powered by Toshiba will be unveiled in early November. The partnership also includes the installation of nearly 16,000 LED lights in the L.A. LIVE East and West Garages, which is expected to save approximately 1,800,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. The net savings during a 10-year period should total $1,650,000, with an overall energy reduction of 56 percent. Additional components of AEG’s partnership with Toshiba include indoor and outdoor signage in and around STAPLES Center, including LED rotation on the scoreboard during all publicly ticketed events, a customized promotional video, and installation of Toshiba televisions in STAPLES Center’s best-in-class private suites and conference rooms, creating an immersive experience year-round.

LMI Solutions to Sponsor 2014 Executive Connection Summit

Sept. 3, 2014 - LMI Solutions (LMI), an R2 certified manufacturer, distributor and recycler of replacement toner cartridges and printers, has announced a corporate sponsorship position at the upcoming Executive Connection Summit taking place on October 27th – 30th in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Unlike other industry events, the 3rd Annual Executive Connection Summitis hosted by members of Technology United, a collection of technology leaders in the Imaging and IT Services arena. This year’s C-Level agenda promises to connect participants directly with business growth strategies leveraging proven technologies that deliver real world business results. Participants will hear directly from top executives from companies such as SAP, INTEL, Samsung, SHARP, OKI, Greyrock Capital Group, ESP, Green Hills Software, Great America, In-Map, Airwolf 3D, Atlas, LMI Solutions and more!

Attended primarily by dealer and reseller principals, this year’s event features a unique blend of educational, networking, and socializing opportunities designed to provide attendees with direct access to senior executives in both a business and casual setting.

Feedback on previous ECS events has been overwhelmingly positive and this year’s event has an anticipated 300+ participants coming together in Scottsdale to optimize their business plans for growth and prosperity in 2015 and beyond.

Interested parties are encouraged to access the following event links:

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EFI Fiery Delivers VDP, Productivity and Integrated Workflows on the Canon imagePRESS C800 Series

Sept. 5, 2014 – EFI has introduced two advanced EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for the new Canon imagePRESS C800 and C700 presses.   The Canon imagePRESS Server F200 and G100 are the first DFEs built on EFI’s state-of-the-art Fiery FS150 Pro platform for cut-sheet digital production systems. The Fiery FS150 Pro platform offers faster processing, unsurpassed image quality and even easier to use automated workflows, according to an EFI press release.

The new imagePRESS F200 server includes the latest version of EFI’s JDF-certified Fiery technology, which can connect users’ imagePRESS operations into efficient, plant-wide management workflows to simplify and improve overall business management, according to EFI. The server supports the latest version 3.0 of the Adobe PDF Print Engine rendering platform and a variety of variable-data formats and standards, including PDF/VT 2 and PPML 3.0, giving users added flexibility to create higher-value personalized documents.   Seamless integration to EFI MIS and Web-to-Print products, Océ PRISMA workflow from Canon, and leading prepress workflow solutions, including Kodak PRINERGY, Heidelberg Prinect and Agfa Apogee – provide increased shop automation and productivity.

he Fiery FS150 Pro DFEs expand upon the advanced imaging features of their predecessor, an EFI Fiery FS100 Pro platform that was the first DFE to earn a 100% perfect pass label from VIGC’s PDF RIP Audit. Users can have more confidence than ever before that their output matches the designer’s intent on the first print, especially with a new, unique grayscale composite overprint feature that ensures correct monochrome printing of overprints, drop shadows and transparencies.   The new Fiery DFEs for the Canon imagePRESS C700 and C800 are driven by Fiery Command WorkStation, the job management interface that lets users manage all Fiery Driven printers locally or remotely from a single place. Command WorkStation makes complex jobs simple, regardless of operator experience. Plus, it increases efficiency and reduces errors with Hot Folder and Virtual Printer automation features.   With the Fiery FS150 Pro platform, Fiery administrators can now use Command WorkStation to create server-based automated workflows and publish them to all operators to standardize processes and reduce touches.

The Canon imagePRESS Server F200 is a standalone DFE for the new Canon imagePRESS C800 and C700 presses, while the G100 model operates as an embedded server available for both printers. Both DFEs will be available through Canon USA with new imagePRESS C800 and C700 presses.

Explosive Growth Lands FlexPrint, Inc. In Coveted Inc.500|5000 List for Fifth Consecutive Year

Aug. 28, 2014 — With over 27 million registered businesses that are eligible for consideration to appear in Inc. Magazine’s prestigious 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, FlexPrint, Inc. has achieved that honor for a fifth consecutive year in 2014 with a rare distinction – organic growth.

Each year Inc. Magazine ranks the five thousand fastest-growing privately held firms in the United States. This prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success and the place where future household names first make their mark. Oracle, Patagonia, E*Trade, American Apparel, Microsoft, and numerous other well-known brands are among those celebrated on this list.

“To sustain significant growth over a long period of time is a true testament to having a unique business culture.  Not many companies have made the Inc 500|5000 list for five consecutive years with pure organic growth.  FlexPrint is in a rarified class on its own and great at what they do.  They are a hidden champion for job growth and innovation, the real muscle of the American economy,” states Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

“We attribute our organic growth and continuing success to an unwavering commitment to our passionate employees and customers.  To be recognized for five consecutive years as one of America’s fastest growing companies, we dedicate this recognition to the commitment and hard work of our entire team and to the successful partnerships we’ve created with our national client base,” states Frank Gaspari, CEO of FlexPrint, Inc.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on Inc.com. Winners of the Inc. 500|5000 award will be honored at the Inc. 5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona on October 15-17, 2014.

We have arrived at the end of another year and with it our final group of highlights. Not everyone I asked to share a highlight with ENX and The Week in Imaging responded to my request. After all, it was the end of the year, and lot’s to do before the holidays, particularly those folks taking a holiday break.

We appreciate those contributions that we did receive this year, and if you scroll through the highlights from the past few weeks you’ll find they truly do offer a snapshot of what went down in the document imaging industry in 2014.

Without anymore fanfare, we present our final group of highlights.

“In 2014, DLL launched two programs that demonstrate our commitment to provide the best tools and people in the industry. We began piloting our mobile application—Express Finance—a unique technology tool that simplifies the sales process, providing our customers with increased speed and flexibility of doing business with DLL. Additionally we welcomed the first group of Generation Next, a new recruiting program developed in direct alignment with the Office Technology business strategy that gives high potential, young professionals an accelerated and comprehensive start to their careers in sales. We look forward to advancing these programs even further in 2015.” Bob Hunter, SVP, US Sales, DLL

“PrintFleet recognizes the importance of data in the industrialization of MPS.  In this regard, the emergence of the ‘Internet of Printers’ reflects the relevance of our ‘Get Connected’ positioning and its contribution to automation and data-driven solution readiness which will define competiveness and profitability for all of our business partners.  Our LINK and Vision solutions supported by a PrintFleet Technology Group which doubled in size during the last 6 months of 2014, make the industrialization of our industry possible.  With data that is reliable and properly conditioned via PrintFleet proprietary algorithms, inventory reduction and other machine to machine processing efficiencies will dramatically improve supply chain management, user satisfaction and client profitability.” Chris McFarlane, President & CEO PrintFleet

“In 2014 ESP SurgeX launched a suite of intelligent diagnostic solutions to help service providers safeguard equipment from avoidable power related downtime and optimize the profitability of mission critical equipment. Our enVision Power Conditioning System was launched in the spring. enVision protects equipment from common power disturbances that can cause malfunctions and component degradation. Engineered with top of the line diagnostics and line and scope meter technology, enVision also enables technicians to identify preexisting power conditions and prove to customers that electrical anomalies are causing machine malfunctions. It’s the most advanced electrical troubleshooting tool in the industry and eliminates the need to deploy expensive line meter and multi-meter equipment. In addition, ESP also launched a Remote Portal power management tool in 2014. Featuring IP and cloud power management capabilities, the remote portal empowers technicians to troubleshoot equipment at anytime, from any location.” Tanya Flores, Director of Marketing, ESP SurgeX 

“Our ColorControl Replacement Imaging Systems. ColorControl allows our customers to build a cartridge that will satisfy the most demanding consumers, even those that maybe have experienced some challenges with color in the past. We’ve had a fair amount of customers take away some OEM business by using our systems. It gives them confidence in what they sell, remanufacturers and distributors are now offering that product to the dealer channel with great success.” Bryan Bonacum, Static Control Components

“The introduction of Kyocera CentraQ Pro and CentraQ. Both offer a variety of job release features that allow users to print documents more securely. In addition to secure job release, CentraQ Pro has additional monitoring and reporting capabilities that IT administrators can use to track print, copy, scan and fax usage by individual, device, or job code, which is ideal for cost recovery. Both apps protect sensitive information with a Secure Job Release feature that requires user authentication at the Kyocera MFP or printer — thus minimizing the risk of unauthorized access to documents. The apps also minimize ‘bottlenecks’ by freeing users to output files from any networked, CentraQ enabled Kyocera device. CentraQ empowers users by letting them print and release their documents with confidence. CentraQ Pro provides administrators with valuable device data to help them optimize their printing environment, which includes cutting waste and costs.” Danielle Wolowitz, Senior Director, Product Planning and Product Marketing, KYOCERA Document Solutions America. 

“While some years it is difficult to point to a single highlight, in 2014 we launched our Value Line of aftermarket toner cartridges through our Global Partnership Alliance. The addition of this line of fully qualified and certified cartridges has brought incredible unit, revenue and new account growth.” Brad Roderick, InkCycle

“Copier Careers ® highlight of 2014 was watching the copier channel grow and expand; and, our organization being a part of helping our clients make the transition from traditional copier dealerships to new modern service providers through the copier channel.  Our rapid growth during this last year is a direct reflection of the growth of the channel, and our clients, as they strive to provide their clients with a wide array of solutions.  Without a doubt this has been the most exciting year in our 28 yr history and we look forward to a repeat in 2015.  During the past year we have seen our internal staff grow by over 30% allowing us to keep up with the increased demand for trained professionals in all aspects (tech, sales, management) of the copier channel.” Paul Schwartz, President, Copier Careers

“Since January 2014, the highlight for this year has been the continued expansion of the economy. After a dip of about 2 percent in the first quarter, the US Department of Commerce says GDP grew at 4.6 percent in the second quarter and 3.9 percent in the third quarter. Since January, the unemployment rate has dropped from 6.6 percent to 5.8 percent. This is great news because people aren’t printing if they’re not working!” Charlie Brewer, President, Actionable Intelligence

“In 2014 Dealer Marketing began formulating a strategy to help our clients discover the new, evolved buying process of their prospects and existing customers. As these prospects turn to online sources in their buying decision making process, we realized that the dealerships needed insight on how to engage with, and ultimate sell to these buyers. We built an entire training program wrapped around ‘Buyer 2.0’ and included a methodology the dealerships could adopt to help their sales teams reach these prospects and more effectively close them. Our first workshop is January 14-15 in Plato, TX. More workshops will be planned throughout 2015 based upon demand.” Darrell Amy, Dealer Marketing Systems

“Turbon Group global sales growth increased by more than 40 percent in 2014. We also successfully introduced an MPS in a Box program that provides the Turbon dealer a bundled CPP for supplies and service. Charlie Antell, Managing Director, Tubon USA, Inc.

Share files quickly, easily, and securely with DMConnect

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – February 4, 2015 – KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of a new business application that allows users to scan, capture and route hard copy documents to an existing document management system. The application, DMConnect, transforms a KYOCERA multifunctional product (MFP) into an on-ramp for capturing hardcopy documents and processes the data according to an organization’s specific requirements. Administrators can create customized workflows within their existing infrastructure utilizing tools such as workflow wizard and workflow studio. DMConnect offers advanced features like multi-destination workflows, user group restrictions and searchable list fields. By customizing their document processes, businesses can streamline their operations to more easily comply with regulatory standards. Plus, users can take advantage of optional document enhancement features, such as optical character recognition (OCR) powered by Nuance OmniPage, to transform hard copy documents into searchable text.

“DMConnect helps organizations boost productivity and adhere to regulatory requirements,” says Danielle Wolowitz, senior director, Corporate Marketing Group for KYOCERA Document Solutions America. “With this powerful app, businesses can maximize the value of their Kyocera hardware and software infrastructure investment.”

DMConnect offers a range of benefits. With it, users can:

• Remove blank pages for cleaner documents and smaller file sizes;
• View and reset Bates counters for easy identification of documents;
• Scan and distribute files through multi-destination workflows to boost productivity;
• Ensure document security by restricting groups or departments via Active Director integration;
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) support for cost effective document management and storage

DMConnect accommodates businesses of all sizes and works seamlessly with Kyocera HyPAS-enabled MFPs.

About KYOCERA Business Applications

Developed by KYOCERA or third-party solution providers, business applications help workgroups share information, optimize resources, and streamline document flow. Some of the most popular KYOCERA-developed applications include KYOCERA Cloud Connect, which permits users to print from and scan to the cloud directly from the MFP’s control panel; KYOCERA HomePOINT, which enables users to print from and scan to network folders directly from the MFP’s control panel; and DMS Link, a customizable interface that streamlines workflow by linking a KYOCERA MFP to an existing folder structure or document management system.

Pricing and Availability

DMConnect is available through authorized KYOCERA dealers at an MSRP of $776 per device license, or an MSRP of $1,219 per device with OCR powered by Nuance OmniPage. To find a dealer, visit KYOCERA’s dealer locator at www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us.

ABOUT KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third- party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $14.05 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014.

New Devices Promise to Change the Way Organizations View MFPs and Printers

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – April 8, 2015– KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today, introduced a series of ECOSYS® color multifunctional printers and single function printers, along with a set of TASKalfa color multifunctional products. The new series of MFPs are designed to bring multifunctional power and mobility to busy corporate workgroup environments.

As is the case with all Kyocera devices, these models come complete with Kyocera’s patented long-life drum technology. The eco-friendly drum design, which separates the toner container, allows users to replenish toner without sacrificing the drum—thus reducing consumable costs and landfill waste.

ECOSYS: Ecology on the desktop

These compact desktop color printers, the ECOSYS P7040cdn Series, consisting of the ECOSYS P7040cd, P6035cdn and P6130cdn, offer speeds up to 42 pages per minute (ppm) in both color and black and white and paper capacities up to 2,100 sheets. The new color MFPs, the ECOSYS M6535cidn Series, sharing the same core engine as the printers, consists of four models, boasting speeds up to 37 ppm in both color and black and white and come with a standard 75-sheet document processor.

The ECOSYS M6535cidn and M6035cidn are both HyPAS-capable MFPs, allowing for easy accommodation of advanced workflow needs with Kyocera’s powerful business applications. In addition, the series also includes the ECOSYS M6530cdn and the M6030cdn (The ECOSYS M6030cdn is only available in Latin America).

These new Kyocera desktop color printers and MFPs are optimized with ECOSYS technology, ensuring that they’re as flexible as they are powerful. Their notable features include:

• Output speeds up to 42 pages per minute;

• Kyocera’s patented long-life consumable technology;

• Standard print, copy, scan, and black-and-white fax (MFPs);

• Optional USB host interface for “print-from” and “scan-to” convenience (MFPs);

• Standard USB host interface for on-the-go printing (printers);

• Built-in gigabit Ethernet for high-speed data processing;

• Standard Apple AirPrint™ capability for mobile printing; and

• Customizable 7-inch tablet-like displays (M6535cidn/M6035cidn).

TASKalfa: Efficiency in a compact footprint

The TASKalfa 406ci Series, consisting of the TASKalfa 406ci, 356ci, and 306ci, are efficient and robust, yet compact multifunctional printers that offer all of the power typically associated with their A3 counterparts—including output speeds up to 42 ppm. Equally important, these flexible devices can assume countless configurations; including a number of advanced finishing options, including a 3,000 sheet finisher equipped with staple and hole punch. The TASKalfa 406ci Series are all HyPAS-enabled, to facilitate the installation of Kyocera’s broad portfolio of powerful business applications right out of the box.

Some notable TASKalfa features are:

• Output speeds up to 42 ppm in black or color;

• 1,200 dpi resolution standard (TASKalfa 406ci and 356ci)

• Compact footprints;

• Flexible configurations;

• Tablet-like home screens;

• Standard print, copy, scan;

• Optional fax capabilities;

• Optional finishing including 3,000 sheet finishers with three-position stapling and hole punch; and

• Banner printing through the MPT.

Pricing and Availability

These devices will be available through authorized Kyocera dealers in the first half of FY16.

To find the nearest dealer, please visit Kyocera’s dealer locator at: www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us.

ABOUT KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/la), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $14.1 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014.

Executives announce significant innovations in document imaging technology, business applications and personalized services, including dealer-centric support initiatives

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – April 8, 2015 – KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today officially renewed the company’s strong commitment to end-user customers and its authorized dealer channel. Addressing more than 1,000 attendees from the United States, Canada, Latin America and Mexico, as well as Europe and Japan, Kyocera executives unveiled its corporate initiatives and innovative technology at their FY16 Business & Technology Conference.

Under the theme “Power 2 Perform”, Kyocera executives shared strategic initiatives designed to further strengthen the company’s philosophy of partnership, growth, and open communication with its dealers and end-user customers.

Norihiko Ina, president & CEO at KYOCERA Document Solutions America, noted that company’s ultimate goal remains the same. “Kyocera has focused on total document solutions and complete resolution of end-user customer business challenges,” Mr. Ina said. “This year, the theme ‘Power 2 Perform’ emphasizes Kyocera’s strengthened total document solutions approach in FY16 and beyond as well as the philosophy of partnership and collaboration; it drives all of our activities, from hardware and software innovations to our service offerings. In the end, the user reaps the rewards.”

New Products and Business Applications

As part of its 2016 initiative, Kyocera is expanding its award-winning hardware lineup, business applications portfolio, and service capabilities. At the conference, the company will unveil a full line of new ECOSYS and TASKalfa A4 multifunctional printers (MFPs), offering a set of features previously associated exclusively with Kyocera’s robust A3 multifunctional devices. The company will also showcase enhancements to its current A3 hardware technology, along with new business applications, and an updated set of device management and monitoring capabilities known as Kyocera Fleet Services (KFS). Among other advancements, the new KFS will allow users to monitor all Kyocera devices on its network remotely.

In addition, Kyocera introduced a number of company-developed business applications; marking the first of many applications that will be introduced by the company in the upcoming fiscal year. The applications will run seamlessly with all Kyocera HyPAS-equipped devices and include:

• Kyocera Mobile Print for Students, which enables students with parental controls enabled on their tablets the ability to print to and scan from Kyocera devices without accessing the Internet;

• DocuWare Connector, which connects Kyocera devices directly to DocuWare Document Management System;

• Integration with BlackBoard Learn, permits students, teachers, and any other users to connect to the popular learning management system directly from Kyocera MFPs.

• AccuSender powered by Biscom, frees users to send large scanned documents as secure files to multiple destinations directly from a Kyocera multifunctional product (MFP); or through the secure file transfer capabilities of Biscom for highly regulated industries.

KYOCERA Document Solutions America’s FY16 Business & Technology Conference is being held at The Venetian Las Vegas April 7-9, 2015. For more information on KYOCERA Document Solutions America, please visit Kyocera’s Web site at: www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us

ABOUT KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/la), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $14.1 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014.

New Offerings Boost Productivity by Enhancing MFP Capabilities and User Control

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – April 8, 2015– KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today previewed four new powerful business applications: Kyocera Mobile Print for Students, DocuWare Connector, Integration with BlackBoard Learn, and an updated, enhanced version of AccuSender powered by Biscom.

Built on Kyocera’s HyPAS software development platform, each business application promises to improve workflow in the most demanding environments. These Kyocera-developed business applications mark the first of many applications that will be introduced by the company in the upcoming fiscal year.

Kyocera Mobile Print for Students solves a critical problem for young users who are in web-based learning environments restricted by Apple or Google parental controls. The student-friendly application allows users to print from and scan to Kyocera devices—without accessing the internet or interfering with any of the preferences set by parents, teachers, or educational systems.

Integration with BlackBoard Learn, permits students, teachers, and any other users to connect directly to the popular learning management system, Blackboard Learn from their Kyocera multifunctional product.

DocuWare Connector allows users to treat their Kyocera MFPs as the on-ramp to DocuWare, one of the industry’s leading document management solutions. This application expedites all aspects of a document’s life cycle—capturing, storing, sharing, revising, and disposing.

AccuSender powered by Biscom: AccuSender solves a critical problem for those who fax documents on a regular basis; it frees users to email large scanned documents as secure files to multiple destinations directly from a Kyocera multifunctional product (MFP). In addition, using file transfer capabilities of Biscom, and working directly from the Kyocera HyPAS-enabled MFP, users can simply enter recipient destination(s) on the MFP control panel.

New Products and Service Offerings

As part of its 2016 initiative, Kyocera is also expanding its award-winning hardware lineup and service capabilities. The company is releasing a series of mid-range and high volume color and black & white multifunctional products, as well as new color multifunctional printers that offer a comprehensive feature set and advanced finishing.

As part of its industry-leading service offering, Kyocera is introducing a fleet service management tool, Kyocera Fleet Services (KFS). The KFS package offers a series of monitoring tools that enables monitoring of all Kyocera devices on the network—remotely. It can also report on meter reading and toner levels of competitive products through the customer’s network.

In addition, through KFS, devices will be able to communicate in real-time. Communicating the performance of each device, whether a part is needed for replacement; and has the capability to send “panel notes”, which advises the customer that their servicing dealer technician has been dispatched, or that a toner delivery should be excepted on a given day and time.

To find a dealer and to learn more about Kyocera’s business applications, visit Kyocera’s dealer locator at usa.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us.

ABOUT KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/la), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $14.1 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014.

Calgary, Alberta – April 21, 2015 – Print Audit® is pleased to announce that Print Audit Embedded for Kyocera version 1.1.0 has been validated as being compatible with both large panel and small panel Kyocera HyPAS multifunctional products (MFPs). Print Audit Embedded is a comprehensive print governance and print management solution that brings a variety of print cost saving capabilities to Kyocera customers.

Print Audit Embedded installs directly onto Kyocera HyPAS-enabled MFPs, allowing users to control and recover printing, copying, faxing and scanning costs. Seamlessly integrated with the desktop versions of Print Audit 6 and Print Audit Secure, Embedded is a complete document tracking, charge-back, secure release and pull printing solution that eliminates the need for external hardware.

Kyocera’s HyPAS (Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions) is a powerful and scalable software solution platform that optimizes the performance of Kyocera’s award-winning MFPs through custom, integrated business applications that are designed to meet and exceed users’ specific document imaging needs.

While Print Audit Embedded for Kyocera had previously been optimized for multifunction products with large display panels, version 1.1.0 adds support for small panel Kyocera devices. With these changes, the new version has been made compatible with all Kyocera HyPAS-enabled MFPs.

“The launch of Embedded for Kyocera last year added tremendous value to Print Audit’s Premier program,” said John MacInnes, President and CEO of Print Audit. “With the added support for small panel devices, Premier members now have greater flexibility and can add Embedded’s powerful cost saving capabilities to virtually any product in the Kyocera MFP line.”

Print Audit Embedded for Kyocera version 1.1.0 also adds support for Swipe and Proximity card registration, as well as a variety of fixes for issues found in the previous releases. Please visit the following page for a list of all the changes that have been made in the new version:

http://www.printaudit.com/software-updates.asp?id=13

For more information about Print Audit Embedded for Kyocera, please visit:

http://www.printaudit.com/print-audit-embedded-for-kyocera.asp

About KYOCERA Document Solutions America: 

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the Kyocera Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Kyocera Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $13.6 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2013.

About Print Audit: 

Established in 1999 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Print Audit’s mission is to help office equipment dealers grow their businesses. The company does this through its Premier membership program which was created to teach dealers how to Win Customers, Keep Customers and Build Recurring Revenue. To date, Premier members have acquired 1210 new customers, added over $4.4 million in monthly recurring revenue and retained 86% of their print management clients.  Premier members are working together to build the most influential group of office equipment dealers in the world.

Print Audit is the most comprehensive provider of device and print management solutions. The company not only helps members remotely manage their printer fleets, but has also developed a variety of tools that enable organizations to monitor and control user printing behavior. Premier members enjoy access to all of Print Audit solutions for a flat monthly fee.

Print Audit has offices located worldwide. Visit www.printaudit.com to learn more.

Compact Devices Streamline Workflow and Boost Productivity

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – June 4, 2015– KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of two new ECOSYS® color network printers, both of which pack an array of advanced features into a compact footprint. The ECOSYS P6035cdn and P6130cdn are designed for busy workgroups of all sizes; they come complete with standard duplex printing, enhanced paper capacity, and optional wireless printing capabilities. The Kyocera ECOSYS P6035cdn and ECOSYS P6130cdn output vivid color or black-and-white pages at a speedy 37 pages per minute (ppm) and 32 ppm respectively.  As part of KYOCERA’s environmentally friendly ECOSYS line, both desktop color printers feature Kyocera’s patented long-life drum technology. The eco-friendly drum design, which separates the toner container, allows users to replenish toner without sacrificing the drum—thus reducing consumable costs and landfill waste. ECOSYS printers also conserve energy and associated costs by switching to standby mode when not in use.

Reliable, Productive, and User-Friendly

These ECOSYS printers are loaded with KYOCERA technology, ensuring that they’re as flexible as they are powerful. Notable specs include:

• Output speed 37 ppm (ECOSYS P6035cdn), and 32 ppm (ECOSYS P6130cdn) in color and black & white;
• Paper capacity up to 2,100 sheets (standard capacity 600 sheets);
• Kyocera’s patented long-life consumable technology;
• USB host interface for on-the-go printing;
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed data processing;
• Apple AirPrintTM capability for mobile printing from iOS devices.

Compact and Powerful

The Kyocera ECOSYS P6035cdn and ECOSYS P6130cdn can be optimized with a select group of business applications, including Kyocera Mobile Print, which frees users to print files from their smartphones or tablets; Apple AirPrint, which enables printing from iOS and OSX products without a driver; Command Center Rx, which tracks toner and paper consumption from a web browser; and PRESCRIBE, which allows users to create, store, and output frequently used forms directly from their printer.

Pricing and Availability

ECOSYS printers are available through authorized Kyocera dealers.

• ECOSYS P6035cdn: $1,983 MSRP
• ECOSYS P6130cdn: $1,569 MSRP

To find the nearest dealer, please visit Kyocera’s dealer locator at:

www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/us.

ABOUT KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/la), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $14.1 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014.

Environmentally friendly and highly economical, ECOSYS MFPs leverage KYOCERA’s advanced technology to deliver all the powerful functions users demand

Fairfield, NJ, June 9, 2015– KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of two new ECOSYS® multifunctional printers (MFPs), both of which allow workgroups to print, copy, and scan from a single, compact device. The ECOSYS M6535cidn and ECOSYS M6035cidn output crisp color or black-and-white pages at an impressive rate of 37 pages per minute (ppm); they also offer a range of powerful features, including a 75-sheet document processor, intuitive 7.0” color touch screen, and optional wireless printing capabilities.

As part of KYOCERA’s environmentally friendly ECOSYS line, both desktop MFPs feature Kyocera’s patented long-life drum technology. This eco-friendly drum design, which separates the toner container, enables users to replenish toner without sacrificing the drum—reducing consumable costs and landfill waste. ECOSYS printers also conserve energy and associated costs by switching to standby mode when not in use.

Reliable, Productive, and User-Friendly
These Kyocera ECOSYS devices come complete with a range of powerful, user-friendly features, including paper capacities up to 1,850 sheets (350 standard) and monthly duty cycles up to 100,000 sheets. Other features include:
· Output speed of 37 ppm;
· Print, copy, and scan capabilities;
· Standard network fax capabilities (ECOSYS M6535cidn);
· Kyocera’s patented long-life consumable technology;
· Optional manual staple
· USB host interface for on-the-go printing;
· Built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed data processing;
· Apple AirPrint™ capability for mobile printing;
· Optional card authentication kit.

Customizable and Powerful
The Kyocera ECOSYS M6535cidn and ECOSYS M6035cidn are HyPAS capable, and can be optimized with a variety of Kyocera HyPAS business applications (with the addition of a SD card), including PinPoint Scan, which frees users to scan files directly to their PCs or Macs; DMConnect, which enables the routing of documents to any folder in the system; and Kyocera Mobile Print, which frees users to print files from their smartphones or tablets.

Pricing and Availability
ECOSYS multifunctional printers are available through authorized Kyocera dealers.
ECOSYS M6535cidn: $4,799
ECOSYS M6035cidn: $4,209

ABOUT KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA
KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/la), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $14.1 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014.

Fairfield, NJ, July 9, 2015– KYOCERA Document Solutions America, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of a new multifunctional printer (MFP). The ECOSYS® M6530cdn prints, copies, and scans documents, bringing power and flexibility to workgroups of all sizes. The device outputs in vibrant color or black-and-white pages at a fast 32 pages per minute (ppm); faxes documents at three seconds or less per page; offers duplex printing, a 75-sheet document processor, and optional wireless printing capabilities.

As part of KYOCERA’s environmentally friendly ECOSYS line, this desktop MFP features Kyocera’s patented long-life drum technology. This eco-friendly drum design, which separates the toner container, enables users to replenish toner without sacrificing the drum—thus reducing consumable costs and landfill waste. ECOSYS printers also save energy and associated costs by switching to standby mode when not in use.

Powerful Features in a Compact Device

This desktop MFP offers a host of powerful features, including paper capacities, up to 1,850 sheets (350 standard) and monthly duty cycles, up to 100,000 pages. Other features include:

• Output speed of 32 ppm
• Print, copy, and scan capabilities
• Fax capabilities
• Kyocera’s patented long-life consumable technology
• USB host interface for on-the-go printing and scanning
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed data processing
• Optional wireless printing capabilities
• Apple AirPrint™ capability for mobile printing from iOS devices

Customizable and Powerful

The ECOSYS® M6530cdn is HyPAS capable and integrates seamlessly, with a variety of business applications (with the addition of a SD card) including, Kyocera Mobile Print, which frees users to print files from their smartphones or tablets; Apple AirPrint, which enables printing from iOS and OSX products without a driver; Command Center Rx, which tracks toner and paper consumption from a web browser; and PRESCRIBE, which allows users to create, store, and output frequently used forms directly from their printer.

Pricing and Availability

Kyocera’s ECOSYS multifunctional printer is available through authorized Kyocera dealers. ECOSYS M6530cdn: $3,999 MSRP

About Kyocera Document Solutions America

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. (www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.com/la), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. KYOCERA Document Solutions America is a group company of KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., a core company of the KYOCERA Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. KYOCERA Document Solutions America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has received numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. KYOCERA Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $12.72 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2015.