Following are the big and small news stories for the month of October.

Toshiba Kicks Off Second Annual Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover Contest

Oct. 25, 2012 — As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (http://business.toshiba.com), is again looking to makeover five non-profit organizations. Toshiba Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover officially launches Oct. 27 to coincide with USA WEEKEND’s Make a Difference Day. The national technology makeover contest held by Irvine, Calif.-based Toshiba America Business Solutions started in 2011 and awarded more than $200,000 in technology upgrades to non-profit charities with a valid 501(c)3 status.

“Our first Toshiba Helping the Helpers contest resulted in nearly 150 U.S. non-profit charities entering a 2-minute video to the Toshiba For Good Facebook page. Toshiba is repeating the contest to award socially responsible non-profit companies making a positive impact in their communities or the world,” says Bill Melo, vice president of marketing, services & solutions at Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. “It is our mission to makeover five worthy organizations, and with support from our Facebook fans, select one exceptional organization to receive the ultimate gift of technology from Toshiba to help them become more successful and effective in their cause.”

The selected organizations will receive a donation of Toshiba products and services including new e-STUDIO multifunction printers, all-in-one desktop computers, Protégé laptops, LED HDTVs, CAMILEO camcorders, Excite tablets, a Toshiba Business telephone system and even energy-saving LED light bulbs to help them reduce costs, streamline operations and conserve resources.

Call for entries for Toshiba Helping the Helpers opens Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. PST where organizations with a valid 501(c)3 status will be invited to submit a 2-minute or less video to the Toshiba For Good CSR Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ToshibaForGood) describing their unique mission and goals, and how they would benefit from a technology makeover. Toshiba will post video entries and announce five selected organizations to receive a prize package worth up to $31,000, all via Facebook. The five selected videos will then be posted for fans to vote for the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner will receive a combined package worth up to $102,000 that includes various new technology from Toshiba, as well as an award-winning Encompass^™ Analysis to help uncover hidden cost savings opportunities. Additional details, entry rules and prize information will be available on the Toshiba For Good Facebook page.

Toshiba Helping the Helpers campaign brings together Toshiba companies operating in the United States, which include Toshiba America Business Solutions, Toshiba America Information Systems, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Toshiba International Corporation and other corporate partners to offer products, services and support for the campaign.

Kofax Launches First Mobile Capture App for Mortgage Lenders

Oct.22, 2012 – Kofax has launched the Kofax Mobile Capture for Mortgage app at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 99^th Annual Convention and Expo. The app leverages Kofax’s capture software to enable lenders, brokers and borrowers to use cameras in smartphones and tablet computers to capture, perfect, and extract relevant information from supporting documents and deliver it directly into the appropriate loan processes. By capturing critical business information at the Point of Origination, lenders can initiate application processes, obtain trailing documents and resolve exceptions faster and with more accuracy, resulting in higher levels of customer satisfaction and increased closing volume, according to Kofax.

Kofax Mobile Capture for Mortgage is part of the comprehensive Kofax Mobile Platform, which enables cameras in mobile devices to become viable tools to support information capture solutions. The Kofax Mobile Platform automatically captures, perfects and classifies incoming content. Key data elements are then extracted and their accuracy validated before being delivered into processes and workflows that orchestrate the business rules controlling customer engagements. Using the same technology as Kofax’s information capture software, the Kofax Mobile Platform helps enterprises reduce processing costs and latency through intelligent automation, accelerate revenue by improving the agility and responsiveness of business processes to close more business faster and ultimately improve customer service and satisfaction.

Kyocera FS-C8525

KYOCERA Document Solutions America Introduces Two Color MFPs

Oct. 10, 2012 – KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. has announced the release of two new color MFPs: the ECOSYS FS-C8525MFP and FS-C8520MFP. The FS-C8525MFP outputs color and black and white at 25 ppm while the FS-C8520MFP provides output at 20 ppm for both black and color documents. The MFPs come standard with print, copy, and scan features (along with optional fax and network fax capabilities), and both feature Kyocera’s low total cost of ownership and ultra-reliability. Like all Kyocera ECOSYS devices, these new MFPs have a patented long-life drum technology that reduces consumable costs and landfill waste, and they conserve energy by switching to standby mode when not in use, according to Kyocera.
Primary features of the ECOSYS FS-C8525MFP and FS-C8520MFP:

• Simple to install and operate
• Easy to use 4.3-inch color touch screen
• High-performance, low-maintenance design
• Print and scan resolutions up to 600dpi
• Paper capacity up to 1,600 sheets
• Standard USB Host interface, which provides end-users with Print-from and Scan-to capabilities in PDF, TIFF and XPS file formats.
• Energy Star certified

The ECOSYS FS-C8525MFP and FS-C8520MFP also accommodate Kyocera’s proprietary HyPAS software development platform; transforming these color MFPs into even stronger devices for running Kyocera business applications with the addition of a compact flash card.

The Kyocera FS-C8525MFP and FS-C8520MFP are now available through authorized Kyocera dealers at the suggested retail price of $8,259 and $7,149, respectively.

GlobalWise Teams with MWA Intelligence to Participate in Two Imaging Channel Conferences

Oct. 23, 2012–GlobalWise Investments, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Intellinetics, Inc., a technology company focused on the design, implementation and management of cloud-based Enterprise Content Management (“ECM”) systems in both the public and private sectors, have announced the sponsorship and participation in two conferences hosted by the national managed print industry publication The Imaging Channel (www.TheImagingChannel.com).

Both conferences are free events titled “Streamline Your Workflow with Content Management” and are co-sponsored exclusively by GlobalWise’s wholly owned subsidiary, Intellinetics, and their recently announced channel partner MWA Intelligence, Inc. (MWAi) (www.mwaintelligence.com). MWAi is one of the largest IT infrastructure providers for copier dealer Managed Print Service companies in the United States. MWAi CEO Mike Stramaglio handpicked GlobalWise to participate in the conference as the only ECM provider in attendance. Participants at the two conferences will learn new and exciting ways Content Management applications can reduce operating costs, increase productivity and streamline processes for greater efficiency.

The first Imaging Channel Conference will be held on October 31st in Chicago with the second conference held the following week on November 7th in Santa Monica. Leaders in software, IT and managed services will share how unified systems increase advanced collaboration and communications to help organizations realize impressive cost savings and build a more sustainable IT infrastructure. The attendance of approximately 50 executives at each show is expected to be a split mix of managed print dealers and end-users interested in implementing content management into their organization. With each dealer representing on average 3,500 end-user clients, GlobalWise will be able to showcase their industry leading ECM software to a large new audience of potential channel partners and end-user clients.

ProSource Announces New Leadership for Growth Plan

Oct. 19, 2012 – ProSource, a Cincinnati-Ohio based office technology dealership, has announced that Brad Cates will join the company as chief executive officer (CEO), effective November 1. In this new role, he will be responsible for the execution of all elements of the ProSource strategy and operations and will report directly to ProSource Chairman & Owner Ben Russert. Cates brings more than eighteen years of experience in sales, marketing, business development and general management. He joins ProSource from Standard Register where he served as president of its Healthcare business. Cates is also an advisor to several organizations and boards.

Digital Gateway Releases e-automate 8.0

Oct. 15, 2012 – Digital Gateway, Inc., makers of e-automate dealer management software, has announced the release of e-automate 8.0. This new release introduces a broad spectrum of new key functionality as well as a whole new technology infrastructure to help users stay even more focused on critical business processes.

e-automate 8.0 is built on the Microsoft.NET framework and includes more than 80 new features ranging from comprehensive kitting capabilities to enhanced automated invoicing to help dealers maximize their profitability and stay ahead of the competition, according to the company.

e-automate 8.0 also includes more than 600 hours of development specifically geared towards fulfilling enhancement requests from Digital Gateway’s e-automate Users Group (EUG).

Those interested in receiving more information on e-automate 8.0 can contact Digital Gateway at (866) 342.8392 or visit www.digitalgateway.com/80eautomate.html.

Artsyl Technologies and docSTAR Form Strategic Partnership

October 11, 2012 — Artsyl Technologies, a provider of data capture and document processing automation technologies, has formed a strategic partnership with docSTAR, a developer of cloud and on-premise, document management and content productivity software solutions. Under the new partnership, Artsyl Technologies’ advanced capture solutions are now available to docSTAR customers through docSTAR’s global network of more than 150 Value Added Resellers (VARs) across North America and International markets.

Toshiba America Business Solutions Wins “First in Class” Award for Dealer Support

Oct. 10, 2012 — Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has announced it has been recognized as a “First in Class” MFP Manufacturer for Dealer Support by Marketing Research Consultants, Inc. (MRC), a New Jersey-based office products industry consulting firm. The recognition was given as a result of MRC’s 27^th Annual Dealer Survey that identified Toshiba for its high level of service and support to the independent dealers who promote and sell its products.

“Toshiba as an organization is thankful for this recognition. The MRC award is one the MFP industry’s highest honors, and we are again humbled by the recognition from our dealer partners,” says Mark Mathews, president and chief executive officer, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. “Maintaining healthy relationships with our dealers and providing them with support are clearly some of Toshiba’s greatest strengths, and we will continue to make dealer relationships a priority as we approach 2013.”

Marketing Research Consultants’ Dealer Survey Awards are based on feedback from independent office technology dealers representing all copier/multi-function product (MFP) vendors in the industry, and all regions of the country. Participating dealers were asked to rank their primary and secondary vendors in four key performance categories: Corporate Support, Distribution, Product Line, and Inventory.

BTA West to Host Capture the Magic Nov. 15-16 in Las Vegas

Oct. 10, 2012 – On Nov. 15-16, 2012, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA; www.bta.org) West district will host its second annual Capture the Magic event at the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas, Nev. Dealers who register by Monday, Oct. 15, will receive a $50 on-site rebate. The event will feature a keynote presentation by Ron Books, president and CEO of ECi Software Solutions. There will also be five additional educational sessions presented by industry leaders providing insight and strategies that can help any office technology dealership reach new heights.

Dealers will be able to participate in networking events that will allow them to connect with their peers. In addition, there will be time to visit with 30-plus 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 a $500 American Express gift card from BTA West.

The event schedule also includes time for fun. On the evening of Nov. 16, attendees will travel to the MGM Grand to see KÀ by Cirque du Soleil. This unprecedented, gravity-defying production takes adventure to an all-new level. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, with an opportunity to visit with exhibiting sponsors, opening comments, and Books’ keynote presentation, “The Consumer Revolution: Are You Positioned to Survive in this Evolving Industry?” A welcoming reception will follow from 5:30 until 7 p.m., giving attendees time to network with peers and exhibiting sponsors.

Breakfast will be served from 7 until 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, followed by opening comments and three educational sessions. Breaks between sessions will give attendees time to visit exhibitor tables and network with fellow dealers. After the morning educational sessions, lunch will be served, followed by the final two educational sessions, closing comments and prize drawings. At 7 p.m., attendees will meet at the MGM Grand to see Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ performance.

In addition to the keynote presentation, the Capture the Magic educational sessions will be: “Meet the Fockers,” with Mike Stramaglio of MWA Intelligence and Markus Brinsa of Paessler AG; “Lessons in Leadership for Dealership Transformation,” with Tom Cooke, Learning Outsource Group; “Sales Compensation: How to Analyze & Strategize,” with Luis Gonzalez of SalesScoreKeeper LLC; “Landing & Conducting the Right C-Level Meetings,” with Kate Kingston of Kingston Training Group; and “Mobile Transformation: The Impact on the Office Technology Industry,” with Randy Dazo of InfoTrends. In addition, BTA General Counsel Bob Goldberg will be available during the event to provide free legal consultations to BTA members.

Preceding the Grand Slam event on Nov. 14-15, BTA and Doug Johnson and Mike Lecak of Supplies Network will offer BTA’s new MPS workshops as the frontrunner educational workshops. Front-runner attendees to either the BTA MPS Client Engagement Workshop (Nov. 14) or the BTA MPS Survival Guide Workshop (Nov.14-15) will receive free registration to Capture the Magic. For more information, visit www.bta.org/BTAWestFrontRunners.

BTA member registration (with KÀ ticket) for Capture the Magic is $199, which includes the keynote session, educational sessions, Thursday cocktail reception, and Friday breakfast and lunch. BTA member registration without a KÀ ticket is $169. Non-member registration with a KÀ ticket is $249. Non-member registration without a KÀ ticket is $219.

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

PrintFleet and Canon U.S.A. Collaborate on Fleet Management

Oct. 8, 2012 – PrintFleet celebrated the culmination of two years of collaboration with Canon U.S.A., Inc., to release PrintFleet Remote Tech, a service utility that streamlines device monitoring and management capabilities into a single solution that will significantly improve efficiency and productivity of service delivery for Canon Dealers in North America.

Remote Tech is a tool developed to deliver key service data collected directly from Canon devices equipped with Canon’s embedded Remote Diagnostic System (eRDS) and Canon’s Remote Maintenance System (imageWARE Remote). The data is then forwarded to a client’s PrintFleet server for compilation and action. Remote Tech’s bi-directional communication functionality enables many service related activities, such as device configuration, remote reboot and MIB writing to be performed remotely. PrintFleet Remote Tech addresses key challenges faced by the Dealer, VAR, and MSP community by simplifying device integration, installation and configuration for set device defaults from a centralized location, into a single MPS software tool.

PrintFleet Enterprise’s intuitive user interface, with Remote Tech, will provide:

Real-time bi-directional communication
Enhanced data information for devices: meter, error, history, parts counter, toner alerts
Remote
- Device configuration
- Device information settings (asset #, location, technician, etc.)
- Network settings
- Ability to write to the MIB
- Device rebooting

New Océ JetStream 5500 Mono Inkjet Press Offers Maximum Productivity

October 7, 2012 – Océ, a Canon Group company has announced the Océ JetStream 5500 mono printing system, further extending the Océ continuous feed inkjet portfolio. The Océ JetStream 5500 mono is the fastest printer of the Océ JetStream Wide mono series, giving the print provider new economies of scale and increased productivity, according to a company press announcement.

The Océ JetStream 5500 mono inkjet printing system is an 833 feet-per-minute monochrome production printer with a 30-inch wide paper transport. It produces 5,450 letter images per minute at a resolution of 600 x 480 dpi with multilevel imaging technology representing the ultimate in productivity and print quality. This makes the Océ JetStream 5500 mono inkjet press ideal for book, manual, newspaper and transaction printing. For example, trade books in the 6 x 9-inch format can be printed 4-up, allowing for maximum productivity. This reduces the cost per book produced and strongly drives the economies of scale in favor of the print provider, notes Océ.

Continuous high-quality printing is achieved with the Océ DigiDot inkjet technology that generates 1200 dpi perceived image quality at up to 656 feet per minute and 600 x 480 dpi multilevel image quality at a speed of 833 feet per minute with either dye or pigment-based ink.

Océ PRISMAproduction Software Suite output management system solution for digital web-fed production printers, coupled with the Océ SRA MP controller with its unrivalled performance, drives variable data at an uninterrupted production speed of 833 feet per minute on a 30″ wide web.

A new feature for the book and newspaper printing industry is the support of the native PDF (Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.5) format, which is ripped directly on the printer controller, eliminating the costly and time-consuming intermediate process.

Océ ColorStream 3900 U.S. Premiere at Graph Expo

Oct. 7, 2012 – Océ, a Canon Group company has announced that the new Océ ColorStream 3900 digital full-color inkjet printing system will be showcased at Graph Expo. Show attendees can see it in action in Canon booth 400 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, October 7 – 10.

One of the newest members of the Océ ColorStream 3000 series, the Océ ColorStream 3900 system is also the fastest model in the series offering a process speed of 417 feet per minute. That translates to 909 letter-size images per minute for a single unit or 1,818 letter-size impressions per minute in a twin configuration. Monthly volumes of up to 59 million letter-size images can be achieved.

During Graph Expo, attendees will see the speed of the printing system in action. Applications being printed at the show range from a full-color, full-bleed comic book, a Toulouse-Lautrec poster art book, a Yellowstone National Park guide book and National Parks wall calendar, as well as children’s books and direct mail. Samples of all the applications will be available in Canon booth 400.

The Océ ColorStream 3900 model features two production modes. For print jobs with short production windows and tight cost constraints, the performance mode of the Océ ColorStream 3900 model operates at 417 feet per minute at 600 x 480 dpi resolution with multilevel dot modulation, producing excellent quality at top speed. For even higher quality requirements, the premium mode enables printing at 1200 dpi perceived image quality with 328 feet per minute or 1,428 letter- size images per minute.

The high-speed Océ ColorStream 3900 model uses piezo-electric drop-on-demand inkjet printheads that allow very high speeds with a consistent perceived print quality of up to 1200 dpi using multilevel droplet modulation.

Konica Minolta Launches EnvisionIT Production at GRAPH EXPO 2012

Oct. 7, 2012 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the launch of EnvisionIT Production, the newest member of the EnvisionIT solutions’ family designed for commercial print customers. Providing added value to address the key needs of today’s commercial printers beyond basic “speeds and feeds,” EnvisionIT Production combines bizhub PRESS technology, production solutions and professional services into a total solution with single-source reliability and accountability, notes Konica Minolta in a press release.

As part of this new offering, two software platforms will also be unveiled. EngageIT Automation and EngageIT XMedia (“cross media”) aim to help print production service providers maximize profits through increased workflow efficiency, and expand their capabilities to help their end-customers leverage the power of multi-channel marketing. Konica Minolta will be highlighting these new solutions in Booth #421 at GRAPH EXPO 2012 from October 7-10 in Chicago.

EngageIT Automation integrates a web storefront and workflow automation in a single, seamless process by combining all aspects of the production cycle – placing and managing orders, printing and finishing, and shipping and billing – into one integrated solution.

EngageIT XMedia offers an easy-to-use interface that makes data management, segmentation, creative design and deployment of multi-channel marketing simple. With EngageIT XMedia, direct mail, email, SMS, social media, PURLs, QR codes and more are created, deployed and reported on, through a single platform.

EFI’s Transformative Products Front and Center at GRAPH EXPO 2012
Oct. 4, 2012 – EFI has announced that the latest versions of the company’s broad workflow, management and production portfolio will be on display at GRAPH EXPO 2012, scheduled for October 7th through 10th, 2012, at McCormick Place, Chicago. These latest innovations from the company will help customers grow and become more efficient as many look to transform their businesses and take advantage of the growth areas in print. EFI is located in Booth #2000 at the show.

EFI has been recognized with five MUST SEE ‘EM awards, and for the second consecutive year received more awards than any other company, a clear acknowledgement that the company is leading the ongoing industry transformation by developing the products and tools that businesses need. This award recognition includes:

EFI DSFdesign Studio for EFI Digital Storefront in the Sales & Order Entry category;
EFI M500 Self-Service Copy and Print Station in the Sales & Order Entry category;
EFI Fiery® JobMaster in the Prepress and Premedia category;
EFI Layout Option for Fiery Wide Format in the Wide Format category; and
EFI PrintFlow® Dynamic Scheduling – Employee & Tool Constraints in the Management Systems category.

New technology at the show includes:

Fiery FS100 Pro. Being shown for the first time at Graph Expo, this next-generation Fiery system has many new features, including HyperRIP, a unique, performance-enhancing technology that was first demonstrated at drupa 2012, and Fiery JobMaster, an advanced make-ready solution integrated into the existing Fiery workflow that allows operators to produce complex jobs efficiently and in-line.
DSFdesign Studio. A recipient of a 2012 MUST SEE ‘EM award, this simplified design tool within Digital StoreFront helps businesses generate more revenue by providing customers with “on the fly” design capabilities to create business cards, calendars, flyers and banners from templates, as well as custom products.
Jetrion® 4900ML. Just announced at last month’s LabelExpo, the Jetrion 4900ML digital label press combines UV inkjet printing and laser finishing in a modular, upgradable system, increasing efficiency and offering the lowest cost per label by allowing production from a print file directly to the finished roll without interruption.
PrintFlow Dynamic Scheduling: Employee & Tool Constraints. Also a recipient of a 2012 MUST SEE ‘EM award, this scheduling tool helps companies relieve bottlenecks, reduce waste, increase productivity, adjust to rapidly changing conditions, optimize overall business operations, and now offers features for both employee and tool constraints to optimize a print company’s complete schedule automatically.

Also in EFI’s booth will be the high-production, first-in-its-category VUTEk GS3250LX superwide LED-curing printer, driven by the Orion OS, with advanced grayscale capabilities for higher print quality and optimized ink usage. EFI will also display the entry-level production EFI R3225 UV roll-to-roll printer, providing a wide material range at an unprecedented affordable price point, making it a clear alternative to latex. Both of these market-leading digital printers are configured to meet the needs of printing, sign and display companies of any size by broadening the array of high-margin applications that print providers can produce.

Katun Corporation Receives Web Development Redesign Award

Oct. 4, 2012 – Katun Corporation has received a 2012 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development (under the category of Website Redesign: Best Other Website) by the Web Marketing Association. This new Website design, www.katun.com, includes a contemporary feel, intuitive navigation and several new features created to enhance the user’s online experience.

Since the launch of the new design, geographic-specific versions of the site have also been implemented, enabling Katun to provide regional content for their North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific customers. As part of this implementation, additional languages have been added, and the site is now available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

The Website design incorporates more interactive features, including main page animations and videos. The redesigned news section and “What’s New at Katun” banner on the home page direct visitors to the latest news, products, programs and other developments of interest at the company and within the industry. Another key addition to the new website includes a reorganized resources section with easier-to-find catalogs, reference guides and instructions. These resources enable technicians, service managers and others to quickly and easily find information that will help make their jobs easier.

Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward Competition has been setting the standard of excellence for Website development. Independent expert judges from around the world review sites in 96 industries. The WebAward Competition is the premier award recognition program for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

HP Improves Color Quality, Efficiency with LaserJet Printers for Small to Midsized Businesses

Oct. 1, 2012 – HP has announced two new LaserJet printers designed for small to midsize businesses (SMBs) that allow them to easily create professional-quality color documents. Built-in document management features streamline business processes, saving SMBs time and money, according to HP.

The new HP LaserJets include:

· The HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251 series is an asset to any SMB looking for a desktop printer to produce documents in brilliant color for client or internal use, all at fast print speeds. Easy-to-use features such as the touchscreen and walk-up USB port provide immediate access to print jobs, allowing users to manage documents directly on the device.. The printer also simplifies wireless connection set-up withHP Auto Wirelessconnect.

· The HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276 series streamlines paper-based tasks with built-in print, scan, copy and fax functionality, accessible directly from the device’s color touchscreen or the walk-up USB port. By scanning and saving documents to their network or email, users are given quick access to materials that are securelystored in the cloud.

Both devices include HP Business Apps, which allow users direct access to Web-content using the touchscreen display; HP ePrint,⁾ for on-the-go printing from virtually anywhere; and Wireless Direct, for direct printing from Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices. HP customer-focused innovations such as HP Smart Install provides easy set-up without the need for a CD, and Auto-On/Auto-Off, keeps energy costs low.

Availability of the HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251 series and the HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276 series varies by country. Additional information about new HP imaging and printing devices is available at www.hp.com.

Kyocera Presents Four New Monochrome Printers

Oct. 3, 2012 – Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., has announced the release of four mid-range ECOSYS black-and-white desktop printers. Featuring Kyocera’s low total cost of ownership, the FS-4300DN, FS-4200DN, FS-4100DN, and FS-2100DN also boast output speeds and image quality that far exceed the standards of today’s users, according to the company.

As with all Kyocera ECOSYS printers, these new desktop models come with Kyocera’s 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. ECOSYS printers 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 FS-4300DN (62 pages-per-minute), FS-4200DN (52 ppm), FS-4100DN (47 ppm) and FS-2100DN (42 ppm) offer a maximum paper capacity of 2,600 sheets and a standard capacity of 600 sheets.

The FS-4300DN has a maximum monthly duty cycle of 275,000 pages; the FS-4200DN tops out at 250,000 pages per month; the FS-4100DN at 200,000 pages per month; and the FS-2100DN at pages 150,000 per month. All four models handle standard duplex printing and output images at 1,200 dpi. Plus, each model accommodates transparencies, labels, vellum sheets, card stock, thick paper, and envelopes as readily as common stock.

The FS-4300DN, FS-4200DN, FS-4100DN, and FS-2100DN are now available through authorized dealers at manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2,439, $1,629, $1,469, and $1,259, respectively.

PrintFleet Remote Tech Simplifies the Management of Multi-Vendor Fleets

Oct. 3, 2012 – PrintFleet announced today the next step in the evolution of device management software with the release of PrintFleet RemoteTech – a new iteration of their Enterprise software. Developed in collaboration with an OEM partner, Remote Tech is an intuitive centralized tool with productivity advantages directly targeted to reduce the cost of service delivery.

Prior to the release of Remote Tech, PrintFleet’s Enterprise software was traditionally used for meter readings, supplies management and reactive service alerting capability. Now, with the additional functionality of Remote Tech, PrintFleet customers will have a robust, real-time proactive service and device management tool that is integrated into a single centralized point of control. PrintFleet Remote Tech offers the imaging community the ability to remotely perform service activities based on key device information that has been collected directly from both the device and an OEM’s service database. Specifically, PrintFleet Remote Tech enables the ability to configure networked devices remotely through a web-based portal.

PrintFleet Remote Tech’s intuitive user interface will provide:

Real-time bi-directional communication
Enhanced error history information for devices
Remote
- Device configuration
- Device information settings (asset #, location, technician, etc.)
- Network settings
- Ability to write to the MIB
- Device rebooting

PrintFleet Remote Tech addresses key challenges faced by the Dealer, VAR, and MSP community by simplifying device integration and configuration of device settings. Installing Remote Tech will enable a service pProvider to take immediate and appropriate action, reduce overall service delivery costs and minimize device downtime for the end-user, according to PrintFleet.

EFI PrintMe Mobile L100 Enables Secure Wi-Fi Printing Across Subnets from Mobile Devices in the Enterprise

Oct. 2, 2012 – EFI has announced the PrintMe Mobile L100, a Linux-based appliance that enables Wi-Fi printing across subnets. The L100 appliance also allows IT departments to provide secure Wi-Fi printing for guests from mobile devices outside the corporate network to printers inside the corporate firewall. The L100 appliance is easy to install and is available now through EFI’s network of independent resellers.

The L100 appliance solves the problem now plaguing organizations – the need to print from a variety of mobile devices to printers on other wireless subnets. The appliance’s technology is revolutionary in the way it manages the Bonjour protocol (AirPrint) within the enterprise. When placed on a wireless subnet and used in conjunction with PrintMe Mobile software, the L100 appliance broadcasts the available printers so mobile devices on that subnet can print to any printer on the network. IT departments can centrally manage this functionality from the PrintMe Mobile administrative console making it convenient to control tens to hundreds of subnets from one location.

The L100 appliance operates securely by publishing a list of administrator-selected printers on the corporate network to devices outside the corporate firewall. This secure Wi-Fi printing is perfect for employees who bring their own devices (BYOD), field sales people and visitors using the guest network.

Epson Expands Line of High Performance Business Printing Solutions with New WorkForce All-in-Ones

Oct. 2, 2012 – Epson America, Inc. is bolstering its line of business printers with four new WorkForce all-in-one printers – the Epson WorkForce WF-3540, WorkForce WF-3520, WorkForce WF-2540 and WorkForce WF-2530. Building on the success of Epson’s WorkForce line, the new models offer features for increased productivity and affordability, including an improved user interface, multiple paper trays, automatic duplex printing/copying/scanning/faxing, and ink savings up to 40 percent less than color laser.

The WorkForce all-in-ones also include built-in wireless and Ethernet networking to share among multiple computers, allowing for access to the latest in wireless technology, including the ability to print and scan from mobile devices such as an iPad, iPhone, tablet, or smartphone. With Epson Connect,users can conveniently print documents on-the-go, whether from their couch or across the globe.

The WorkForce WF-3540 and WF-3520 output at 15 ISO ppm (black) and 9.2 ISO ppm (color) with printing costs up to 40 percent lower than color laser printers, according to Epson. The two models also offer savings up to 50 percent on paper with automatic two-sided printing, scanning, copying and faxing, making them ideal for eco-conscious, high-volume small or home office use. The WorkForce WF-3540 and WF-3520 offer increased productivity features, including high page capacity (500 sheets for the WF-3540; 250 for the WF-3520) and extra high-capacity ink cartridges⁵ for minimal user intervention. Plus, the 30-sheet duplex ADF, sturdy front paper trays, and rear paper feed accommodate a variety of paper types and stock including envelopes, card stock and other specialty media for increased versatility in paper handling.

The models also offer an improved user interface. The WorkForce WF-3540’s intuitive 3.5-inch touch LCD is equipped with new gesture navigation so users can easily “swipe” through the printer menu; and the WF-3520 features a 2.5-inch LCD with smooth backlit touch panel for improved visibility.

The EPSON WorkForce WF-3540 ($199.99), WorkForce WF-3520 ($149.99), WorkForce WF-2540 ($129.99), and WorkForce WF-2530 ($99.99), will be available this fall through major computer, office and electronic superstores, mail order, and the Epson Store.

EFI Radius ERP to Provide Vendor-Managed Inventory for Southeastern Printing’s Expanded Focus on Roll-Fed Labels

October 3, 2012 – EFI has announced that Southeastern Printing has selected EFI Radius as its new ERP software for its roll-fed label business. Southeastern Printing’s decision reaffirms EFI’s position as a leading provider of MIS/ERP software for the printing and packaging industry, with over 20,000 installations worldwide, according to EFI.

EFI Radius is an ERP software platform designed to enable end-to-end, automated business process management from order inquiry to cash receipt for label, flexible packaging, converting and folding carton businesses. EFI Radius offers a high degree of flexibility to manage the unique requirements of printing and packaging companies to help optimize and automate sales estimating; production planning, scheduling; materials management; shop floor data collection; job costing; time and attendance. It also offers comprehensive and intuitive reporting and business intelligence capabilities.