OKI Printing Solutions’ Newly Designed SIDM Printers Deliver Best-in-Class Speeds and High-Volume Versatility

OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the availability of the ML600 Series SIDM printers, including the dual 9-pin ML620/621 and 24-pin ML690/691. The ML600 Series is newly designed to offer the following improved features: new print-head delivering fastest-in-class print speeds of up to 700 cps, new front paper path, longer-life ribbon, lower stand-by power consumption and best in class MTBF (mean time between failures) at 25,000 hours. This improved feature set coupled with field-proven reliability help make OKI Printing Solutions’ MICROLINE printers the most widely-used impact printers in North America, and demonstrate the company’s continuing commitment to product innovation and satisfying the needs of its loyal customers.

The ML600 Series is designed to handle printing needs ranging from continuous multi-part forms output to fine business correspondence to point of sale. The new SIDM series is ideal in the most demanding environments in key industries such as healthcare, education, government, retail, hospitality, finance and insurance, and manufacturing and warehousing. The ML600 Series also produces letter-quality type and high-resolution graphics perfect for office and executive suite environments.

"OKI Printing Solutions recognizes that multi-part forms remain a critical printing application in many business environments and those customers require a fast, reliable and easy-to-use SIDM printer to deliver exceptional, worry-free performance,” said Nick Ciarlante, Director, Specialty Products for OKI Data Americas. “The new ML600 Series offers an improved feature set that reduces wasted time and user intervention, to deliver truly exceptional impact printing performance, backed by a three-year warranty for added reliability."

Starting at an affordable estimated street price of $420, the ML600 Series offers the following features and benefits:
* Best-in-class reliability rated at 25,000 hours MTBF for minimum downtime and maximum end-user productivity that’s 25% better than its closest competitor.
* New front paper path (tractor feed and friction feed) for use in environments where a rear or bottom feed is not a viable option.
* 400 million character print head life plus 3 year limited warranty with extensions for maximum durability and dependability.
* New, longer ribbon life of up to 13 million characters that helps eliminate the need for frequent ribbon changes and leads to increased productivity.
* New print head design that delivers fastest print speeds in its class in all available modes: Super speed draft (700 cps), High speed draft (600 cps), Near letter quality (113 cps) and Utility/draft (450 cps), delivering high quality output with barcode capability.
* Standard parallel and USB Interface plus optional Interfaces that provide future cost savings if systems requirements change.
* Crisp, clear printing output on letterhead or up to 7-part forms making it practical for both general business and various point-of-sale applications.
* ENERGY STAR® qualified with new lowstand-by power consumption.

OKI® Printing Solutions provides live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

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Brother Expands its Line of Professional Inkjet All-in-One Multi-Function Machines

Brother International Corporation, a leader in small business technology, announced its second generation of Professional Series inkjet all-in-one machines - MFC-J6510DW, MFC-J6710DW and MFC-J6910DW. This new Professional Series from Brother offers small business owners an opportunity to print, copy, scan and fax up to 11" x 17" – the first manufacturer to offer all four functionalities in this size at this price point.

These machines allow users to produce large (up to 11"x17"), impactful, easy-to-read documents, such as spreadsheets, floor plans, graphics or blueprints with ease. The new models offer several exciting value opportunities for small business owners, such as duplex (two-sided) printing to reduce paper consumption and Super High-Yield ink cartridges to save on replacement costs. To help owners maximize productivity, the machines also offer fast print speeds, an auto-document feeder and dual paper trays to increase total capacity up to 500 pages.

"Small businesses are a key asset in our current economy and it is to everyone's advantage to support them in any way possible – whether through patronage or by providing products to make their business more successful," said Small Business Professor® Bruce Freeman, author and columnist. "The new line of inkjet all-in-ones from Brother provides small business owners with the ability to increase their productivity and produce high-quality materials."

All of the models will be compatible with the free downloadable Brother® iPrint&Scan app by April 2011, which allows wireless printing from or scanning to an Apple® mobile device or Android TM Smartphone. These features are ideal for mobile work environments that need access to detailed, high-impact images on the go, such as real estate agents, caterers and architects.

"We know small business professionals are looking for powerful business solutions that allow them to compete at their best in a competitive marketplace. The Brother Professional Series delivers a variety of powerful business features including a unique 11" x 17" document scan glass that meet that need," said Marie Le, Brother Senior Marketing Manager for Inkjet Products. "These new models offer the opportunity to be more independent and creative but also come at a great value."

The new Brother Professional Series MFC-J6510DW and MFC-J6710DW will be available at national office superstores, retailers, dealers and online resellers starting in January 2011, the MFC-J6910DW in March 2011.

New Brother Inkjet All-In-One Models
New Models: MFC-J6510DW, MFC-J6710DW, MFC-J6910DW

MFC-J6510DW
* Fast print speeds:
* - up to 35 ppm black and 27 ppm color (Fast mode)
* - up to 12 ppm black and 10 ppm color (ISO standard)
* Easy scanning and copying up to 11"x17" (ledger-size) on the large scan glass
* Duplex printing for creating two-sided documents up to 11"x17"
* Easy to setup wireless (802.11b/g/n) or wired Ethernet networking
* 3.3" Widescreen color LCD display for easy to use menu navigation
* Powerful scanning software and ability to scan directly to your media cards
* Uses Super High-Yield (XXL series) replacement ink cartridges approx. 2,400 pages (black) and 1,200 pages (color)
* Unattended fax, copy or scan using up to 35-page Auto Document Feeder
* Large 250-sheet paper tray capacity
* Estimated Street Price: $249

MFC-J6710DW key features:
All the features of the MFC-J6510DW, plus:
* Dual paper trays (up to 250 sheets each) for total capacity of 500 sheets
* 3-year limited warranty
* Estimated Street Price: $299

MFC-J6910DW key features:
All the features of the MFC-J6710DW, plus:
* Duplex (two-sided) scanning, copying, and faxing up to 8.5"x14" (legal-size)
* 3.3" Touchscreen LCD display
* Estimated Street Price: $349

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Epson Announces the World’s Fastest Automatic Double-Sided Printing Solutions

Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing printing solutions, introduced the Epson WorkForce® 840 all-in-one and the Epson WorkForce 60 printer, the World’s fastest automatic double-sided printing1 solutions for high print volume small offices and micro businesses.

Epson’s Premier High Productivity All-in-One Printer for the Busy Small Office

The WorkForce 840 is the ideal printing solution for high print volume, multi-tasking environments that require maximum speed and flexibility. It provides businesses with high performance and productivity features including blazingly fast single- and double-sided print speeds – 15 ISO ppm black and 9.3 ISO ppm color single-sided; 7.4 ISO ppm black and 5.4 ISO ppm color two-sided. The WorkForce 840 also includes a 500-sheet input capacity to load a full ream of paper, and ships with Extra-High Capacity ink cartridges capable of printing up to 1,000 sheets.

The WorkForce 840 offers a smart, easy-to-use 7.8” touch control panel with a large 3.5” high resolution color LCD to quickly access all printer functions, a built-in two-sided 30-page Automatic Document Feeder to copy, scan and fax two-sided documents, and built-in memory card slots and USB drive port. Engineered for space efficiency, its industrial design is 32 percent smaller than the leading competitor.

Several WorkForce 840 features provide business users with environmental and cost-saving benefits, including:
* Auto duplex scanning, copying and printing – saves up to 50 percent of paper supply
* Scan-to-PDF, -PC and -email – for archiving documents and images digitally
* Printing or copying multiple pages on one sheet – saves up to 75 percent of paper supply
* Uses up to 70 percent less power than laser printers, saving energy and money

“The WorkForce 840 and Workforce 60 models were developed with the business user in mind, and expands Epson’s already robust line of business ink jet printers and all-in-ones,” said Rodrigo Catalan, product manager, Business Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. “We understand that small and home-based offices with high print volume needs require a fast, reliable, and easy-to-operate printing solution that is cost-effective and produces top-quality output, and these models deliver on all fronts.”

Built for Business – Epson WorkForce 60 Printer

The WorkForce 60 delivers fast single- and double-sided print speeds – 15 ISO ppm black and 7.1 ISO ppm color single-sided; 7.4 ISO ppm black and 4.7 ISO ppm color two-sided2 – to help keep businesses running at full speed. Packaged in a sleek industrial design, it also includes a 250-sheet input capacity, and provides a reliable solution to small business owners that require professional looking prints in high volume.

Additional Features of the WorkForce 840 and 60:
* Built-in Wi-Fi® and Ethernet compatible for network printing with the latest routers available
* Epson exclusive instant-dry DURABrite® Ultra inks for fade, smudge- and water-resistant prints
* Direct printing from mobile devices5
* Individual ink cartridges for replacing only the color that is needed
* Instant-drying inks to immediately touch laser quality documents and photos
* ENERGY STAR® qualified and RoHS compliant to help preserve the environment
* Designed to be recycled
* Epson MicroPiezo® print head technology with smart nozzles delivers ink droplets in as many as three sizes, some as small as three picoliters, delivering sharp, laser-like quality text while optimizing print speeds

Pricing and Availability
The Epson WorkForce 840 ($299.99), will be available in January through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide, mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, and the Epson Store, www.epsonstore.com. The Epson WorkForce 60 ($129.99) will be available in January through the Internet and Epson’s own retail site. For more information, please visit www.epson.com.

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Samsung Mobile Printing Solution makes printing truly mobile

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in consumer electronics and information technology, today announced the Samsung MobilePrint app, a mobile printing solution, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The application can be installed on Android and iOS smart phones and tablets, enabling consumers to connect directly to Samsung wireless printers via Wi-Fi or network link. Users can then print photos, PDFs and web pages directly from their devices. The solution also enables lightning-fast scanning to a mobile phone.

“Samsung has quickly become a recognized brand in the global printing industry through the launch of its affordable, user-friendly products for the office and home,” said Seongwoo Nam, executive vice president and Head of the IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics. “This solution delivers the next generation in seamless convenience, building on Samsung’s heritage in the consumer electronics business and experience with connectivity. The mobile phone is a consumer’s constant companion; we’ve now expanded its everyday functionality into a whole new realm.”

Seamless connections
The Samsung MobilePrint app works with a Wi-Fi or network connection and requires no driver installation or network configuration. The application is available on Android smartphones, Android tablets and iOS based devices; it can be downloaded from the relevant application store or marketplace. Immediately after downloading, users can enjoy instant connectivity and printing from their devices. For added convenience, the application will even auto-detect Samsung printers in the area.

Printing on-the-go
The Samsung MobilePrint app brings a whole new dimension to mobile photography. With iOS devices, photos can be printed directly from the device’s photo album or even from the camera. Android users can print multiple images at once through the device’s gallery.
For mobile workers, the Samsung MobilePrint app enables last-minute printing of e-tickets or flight confirmations, saving valuable time on-the-go. For convenient document management, the Samsung MobilePrint application also allows file sharing on iOS devices and Android users can print PDF files saved on the device’s SD card.

Scanning to your mobile
The Samsung MobilePrint app allows users to receive and edit documents scanned on Samsung printers. Simply capture documents on a Samsung multi-function printer (MFP) and send to a compatible device for quick and easy viewing. The solution then allows users the flexibility to adjust the quality of the scanned image, change the file type, or choose between color and black-and-white scans.

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