Toshiba Joins Cortado Cloud-Printing Alliance

Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) has joined the Cortado Cloud Printing Alliance, as part of its strategy for secure, wireless mobile printing from mobile devices such as Apple iPad and iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Symbian mobile devices.

The Cloud Printing Alliance was founded by Cortado, a division of ThinPrint AG, together with printer and Wi-Fi router manufacturers, Hot Spot providers, software developers, and mobile operators. The goal of the alliance is to work together to make on-demand mobile printing easy from any device and at any location. Current printer vendors who are members include Brother, Eastman Kodak, Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Lexmark, Oki Printing Solutions, and now Toshiba.

With Cortado’s cloud-printing solution, documents can be stored in the cloud (using cloud services such as Box.net, Google Docs, etc.), and then printed from smartphones and tablets to any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connected printer, regardless of device, printer or file type.

Cortado says its solutions supports “thousands of printer models from over 90 printer manufacturers worldwide,” and that it currently hosts more than 5,000 print drivers, with the number of print drivers it supports “constantly updated and expanded.” It says, however, that “printers most suitable for printing” are those marketed by Cloud Printing Alliance manufacturers. Recommended printers from Cloud Printing Alliance manufacturers display a “Cortado Cloud Printing Ready” logo.

The Cortado solution includes the Cortado Workplace app, which provides 2 GB of online storage, and can be set up for free when users install the Cortado Workplace app on mobile devices. It provides round-the-clock access to files and documents with wireless mobile cloud printing, regardless of the file type or user’s access to a PC. The user simply logs on with their Web-enabled mobile device and can use any installed imaging device. The drivers required to print are stored within the Cortado Hosting Center.

Noted TABS President and COO Mark Mathews. “One important feature often missing for many people is the ability to print while on the road. Now, due to our membership in the Cortado Cloud Printing Alliance, Toshiba MFPs will be fully supported and accessible from mobile devices.”

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HP Ups Prices on Designjet Inkjet Cartridges and Print Heads

Some distributors are reporting that HP has announced that it will increase prices for older model Designjet inkjet cartridges and print head by approximately 10 percent as of July 1. A table listing the SKUs for which HP is increasing pricing, plus old and new list prices, appears here. The OEM’s note to its distributors attributes the increase to “rising production and supply chain costs.”

While it is possible that some of the upward price pressure is due to raw material shortages stemming form the earthquake in Japan, this is certainly not the only contributing factor. Printer OEMs have been facing rising production and raw material costs for some time now, well before the earthquake occurred. One reason is volatility in the price of oil. Oil prices are down a bit this month, but the price of crude oil is up about 20 percent compared with last year. Cartridge casings, carbon black, and other key components in both ink and toner cartridges are petro-chemical based, so higher oil prices put pressure on OEMs to raise supplies prices. The industry saw most printer OEMs and even some remanufacturers raise supplies prices in late 2008 and early 2009 when oil prices reached record highs.

HP is not alone in feeling the need to protect its margins by increasing pricing. Recently, The Recycler reported that Sun Chemical has raised prices for some ink prices, citing increases in raw material costs. The company issued separate announcements increasing prices in North America on June 3 and in Europe on June 16. Sun cited “an unrelenting elevation of costs on raw materials,” stemming from reduced capacity and increased demand. Sun Chemical also raised prices in February of this year citing similar factors.

It will be interesting to see if this is the extent of the price increases for HP or if it is a harbinger of more prices increases to come. Supplies price increases might prove devastating for an industry looking to drive print volumes again following a recession and the increased popularity of the many electronic alternatives to traditional print media.

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20,000 Lexmark workgroup printers to be deployed at U.S. VA locations

Lexmark International, Inc. recently became the manufacturer of choice for a national workgroup and color laser printer bid sourced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The contract calls for the potential placement of more than 20,000 Lexmark E, T and C Series workgroup monochrome and color laser printers throughout 260 VA locations, including outpatient clinics in the U.S., within the next 90 to 120 days. The contract is expected to help the VA achieve more than $15 million in savings in relation to standard purchasing costs.

The award is the first national printer bid sourced by the VA. Previously, the VA sourced its printers regionally with awards made independently by each specific Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), Region, or Medical Center.

This national award will help standardize the entire agency with Lexmark, eliminating the challenges associated with deploying, managing and maintaining a multi-vendor fleet of printing devices. The national award also meets the VA's need for workgroup monochrome and color laser printers that align with its strategic goals of reducing costs and environmental impact. The contract also supports the VA's need to ensure the accuracy and completeness of its information resources, reduce the complexity of its IT infrastructure, and optimize the efficiency of its business processes.

The winning VA bid was awarded directly to Alvarez & Associates, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based information technology and executive management services company. Alvarez & Associates is a Lexmark partner and a 100 percent Service Disabled Veteran Owned /Small Business (SDVO/SB) that provides intellect, analysis, technology and counsel to government agencies.

Supporting Quotes:

"Lexmark is proud to support the vital mission of Veterans Affairs," said Marty Canning, Lexmark executive vice president and president of Imaging Solutions and Services. "Lexmark Government Solutions provides products, services and solutions that enable agencies to manage their data and documents more efficiently and securely while lowering costs and better meeting their output needs.

"Lexmark's wide range of laser printers deployed across these locations will help support the critical care services that are delivered to our military veterans and their families," added Canning.

"The joint efforts of the Alvarez and Lexmark teams and the quality Lexmark printers that meet the specific needs of the VA were the key components in achieving this important contract," stated Kirk Hanson, executive vice president and general manager for Alvarez & Associates.

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Epson Aims To Become Inkjet-Only Outfit

Epson's long term strategy in the printing market is to provide a complete range of inkjet solutions to cover all the five major segments, potentially replacing lasers in the process, ITProPortal can exclusively reveal.

Rob Clark, Executive Director of Marketing at Epson Europe, told ITProPortal.com that Epson is pushing for inkjets to gradually move up the market towards the small & medium enterprise segments and ultimately invading the corporate sector.

This however, he conceded, is going to be a very long term endeavour and partly explains why Epson is ploughing seven per cent of its annual revenue into research and development.

Clark said that Epson will capitalise on its proprietary piezoelectric inkjet technology which is radically different from other inkjet printing technologies and which the company believes can help it deliver a complete portfolio of products to match market demands.

A little known fact is that Epson, like some of its competitors, doesn't own the IP to the fundamental parts of a laser printer. Instead it uses third party technology for its laser printers which prevents it from differentiating itself fully from the rest of the market. Becoming an inkjet-only manufacturer would provide the printing industry with a compelling alternative to laser at the upper end of the spectrum.

Owning the technology is critical for Epson which is why Clark confirmed that Epson UK will stick to its current range of products - projectors, printers and scanners. No cameras, tablets, netbooks, computers and smartphones coming our way.

Epson introduced its first piezoelectric printer back in 1993 with the Epson MJ500 followed by the Stylus Color and with the latest range of Epson printers - the Workforce Pro - being launched in September 2011, Epson will hope that it helps push its printer range to the next level.

Targeting both micro and small businesses, the Workforce Pro uses the same base unit and printer engine and adds different functionalities (scanning, Wi-Fi, a touchscreen display, duplex printing, faxing & copying) to suit the diverse demands of the market.

In addition, Epson's printer designers have been very attentive to details. Workforce Pro printers for the small businesses will be white which, we were told, reduces lighting requirements (and associated costs) in an office environment. The Workforce Pro products are built to look like laser printers; big, solid, sturdy and reassuringly heavy with massive cartridges that, Epson says, will help halve the cost of printing per page.

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Survey Reveals Nearly 8 in 10 of America’s Office Managers Doing More with Fewer Resources

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses create 60-80 percent of all new jobs in the country and more than half of Americans now either own or work for a small business. During National Small Business Week (May 16 – 20), government officials are gathering in Washington, D.C., to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that small businesses and the entrepreneurs who run them make to the economic well-being of America.

In conjunction with Small Business Week and as part of its continuing efforts to support small businesses, Cartridge World has announced the results of a first-of-its-kind office managers survey. The survey of office managers nationwide revealed that a majority are enduring increased stress in the workplace. Indicating the need to accomplish more with less time and fewer resources, 79 percent of office managers told Cartridge World that in the past two years their job responsibilities have increased. Meanwhile, a third (34 percent) of respondents said they are working with decreased budgets compared to two years ago.

“We are an ally of small business and our goal is to gain a better understanding of the stress points that these office managers deal with every day,” says Tom Fricke, Cartridge World’s chief executive officer. “We conducted our survey to gain insight into the needs, challenges and concerns of small business office managers. They told us they are dealing with tighter budgets, greater responsibilities and more stress on the job.”

With the vast majority of office managers, over 86 percent responsible for office supply purchasing decisions, Cartridge World aims to help them operate more cost-effectively and to relieve their workplace stress. But beyond simply saving money on the products they use most, the survey revealed additional pressures that impact the office manager on the job.

“There never seems to be enough time to get everything done,” says Janell Dirkson, office manager at the Larkspur Hotel Union Square in San Francisco. “Many decisions need to be made quickly and often last minute. We often have last-minute needs which require quick turnaround, but many vendors can’t respond in the needed timeframe and won’t deliver on last-minute requests. We’ve also become highly budget-conscious – really drilling down to what’s truly needed and affordable.”

The survey also revealed an increased focus on the bottom line, with 62 percent of respondents citing the need to find the best supplies at the lowest price among their top job concerns. Of this group, 73 percent of respondents stated that they would switch to remanufactured cartridges if they saved money while 71 percent of respondents cited cost savings as the number one benefit to using remanufactured cartridges.

“Simple steps like switching to remanufactured ink and toner can have an enormous impact on the bottom line,” says Fricke. “Annual savings can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on the size and type of business.”

SURVEY METHODOLOGY

During the week of March 21, nearly 400 office managers responded to an online survey of managers nationwide. Commissioned by Cartridge World, the survey asked office managers about their job responsibilities and office supply buying behaviors.

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HP Enhances Office Productivity with New Workflow Solutions

Hewlett Packard / HP announced new imaging and printing solutions and devices designed to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and enterprise organizations enhance employee productivity, both in the office and on the go.

By making strategic decisions about their imaging and printing investments – including streamlining paper-intense processes – businesses can improve office efficiencies and uncover new revenue streams.

“In recent years, IT organizations have been under tremendous stress to control and reduce costs while also investing in business process innovation,” said Jeff Hayes, president of InfoTrends, a market research and strategic consulting firm. “Successful organizations realize they need to strategically invest across their entire IT infrastructure including business printing.”

HP’s announcement includes:

* Expanding HP solutions suitable for the enterprise but scaled for SMBs and delivered by channel solutions partners.
* Introduction of strategic technology partners Hyland Software and Nuance as well as new workflow solutions for healthcare and financial services enterprise customers.
* New and enhanced multifunction printers ideal for the office environment and featuring ePrint capabilities.

“Customers need a partner that can help them solve complex business issues,” said Bruce Dahlgren, senior vice president, Managed Enterprise Solutions Business, HP. “Our new technologies and innovations are designed to transform paper-intense processes into simple digital workflows, allowing businesses to identify new opportunities for growth.”

Extending HP solutions to SMBs

HP solutions previously only available to HP’s enterprise customers are now available through select channel partners. These HP trained and certified partners will offer a portfolio of printing and imaging applications. New applications include;

* HP ePrint Enterprise – For businesses with on-the-go workers who need to access and use content from their smartphones, HP ePrint Enterprise improves productivity through mobile access to print without data ever leaving a secure network.
* HP Access Control Printing Solutions – For businesses that need a more secure, less wasteful print environment, HP Access Control – recently enhanced with new features – delivers cost controls, security functions and simple operation.
* HP and TROY Secure Document Printing Solution – For businesses that need to print high-value, black-and-white documents with antifraud security features using plain paper and their enterprise-class HP PCL5 LaserJet printers and multifunction printers (MFPs).

SMBs also benefit from downloadable solutions that further streamline document workflows and processes.

* The HP Web-Connected Business App, accessed through a printer’s touchscreen, is designed to increase productivity with improved document workflows. The latest business app from HP includes the ability to print business forms through the DocStoc app.
* The HP LaserJet MFP Wizard Console is a set of tools on select HP LaserJet MFPs that help SMBs manage and streamline their document handling processes. The wizards make it easy for users to set up send-to-email and send-to-folder workflows to efficiently create and distribute scanned documents.

Partners and solutions to accelerate business processes for the enterprise

The HP Solutions Business Partner (SBP) program combines a broad imaging and printing portfolio, a visionary platform strategy and document management expertise with solutions from a wide range of the industry’s top software partners.

* Hyland joins the HP SBP program as a Platinum partner. HP will be selling Hyland’s solution OnBase, a comprehensive enterprise content management suite. The two companies will streamline processes by capturing electronic and paper-based documents, integrating that information into front- or back-end business applications, automating workflows and enabling instant access to data stored in OnBase’s secure and centrally managed repository.
* Nuance also joins the HP SBP program as a Platinum partner and offers a document capture solution at the scanning device that securely integrates with an intuitive user interface for performing on-demand capture tasks. HP will resell Nuance eCopy ShareScan.
* Omtool, a current member of the HP SBP program, is introducing new workflow components including Image-In Connect, Image-In Queue and AccuRoute Extensions for Microsoft SharePoint. With these HP and Omtool Document Capture and Workflow Solutions, documents can be integrated with line-of-busi­ness applications, managed personally in workflow queues and centrally stored.
* Hyland, Nuance and Omtool will support HP Open Extensibility Platform (OXPd 1.6).

HP also has enhanced HP Access Control with new features, including opt in/out rules, global settings and upgrades to critical backup configurations, sorting and reporting. The solution delivers print authentication, auditing, authorization, accounting and secure pull printing functionality for enterprises.

HP innovation for industries

HP innovates to meet the unique business needs of key industry segments. Seven of the top 10 healthcare companies are HP imaging and printing solutions customers. New enterprise healthcare solutions include:

* HP Distributed Workflow Solution for Healthcare, in conjunction with Hyland Software, streamlines and automates paper-based processes to ensure accurate document capture and provide immediate access to those assets across an organization.
* HP Exstream for Healthcare Providers enables providers to reduce hospital readmissions with personalized, easy-to-understand patient communications. Delivered in the patient’s preferred language, delivery channel and format, these clear, customized communications can help reduce readmission.

Eight of the top 10 financial services companies in the Americas are HP Managed Print Services (MPS) or solutions customers.

HP Loan Origination Accelerator automates the document management element of the loan origination process, shortening cycle times, advancing straight-through processing, providing more transparency and improving the overall customer experience

HP also enhanced its HP MPS Multi-vendor Services and HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) 5.3.

HP additionally announced the HP Exstream Makeover: Customer Communications Edition, where enterprise customers can enter to win a $500,000 software and services package to help improve the quality and efficiency of their customer communications activities.

Devices that deliver results and reduce costs

HP’s robust device portfolio now includes two new networked HP LaserJet MFPs that provide SMB and enterprise customers features such as HP ePrint to streamline workflows. HP FutureSmart firmware dramatically improves fleet management through a single consistent code base that allows new features to be added to an entire fleet via firmware updates. These updates can save money by increasing the functionality of an existing printer fleet and delivering a foundation for next-generation, web-connected capabilities.

* HP LaserJet Enterprise M4555 MFP series – A secure, easy-to-use mono MFP designed to help businesses increase efficiency and improve document workflow. The device features several enterprise tools, including HP Web Jetadmin for monitoring and management, HP FutureSmart firmware and HP’s Open Extensibility Platform to simplify the development and deployment of HP and third-party solutions. This product is currently available in certain regions including the United States and Canada.
* HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw MFP – HP’s most affordable wireless LaserJet MFP includes print, scan, fax and copy functionality, as well as Ethernet and wireless networking standard. This new product also features innovative technologies such as HP Smart Install, which enables CD-free driver installations in as fast as five minutes, and HP Auto On, Auto Off.

Additional information about HP’s new imaging and printing solutions and devices is available at www.hp.com/go/businessprinting2011.

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Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 Printers Now Available Through Professional Imaging Resellers

Epson America, Inc. is expanding its sales of Epson Stylus® Pro 700-series printers to a broader range of professional imaging markets. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are now available through authorized Epson Resellers. Both of these printers are engineered to exceed the expectations of professionals who produce corporate graphics, imposition proofs, company signs and banners, indoor tradeshow displays, and more.

"The expansion of these products into new markets is very good news for both Epson resellers and their customers," said Reed Hecht, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 give customers an incredible combination of speed, brilliant color, reliable performance, and image quality that's superior to most other printers being used by corporate graphics and signage professionals today. The list of technological advancements that Epson engineers have incorporated into these printers is impressive, but equally important is that the products are very easy to use."

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and 9700 (44-inch) incorporate the company's latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. Epson's unique MicroPiezo® TFP™ print heads help produce stunning photographic images and extremely precise text and line art at speeds that nearly double that of Epson's previous generation printers. Image quality is further enhanced by Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta inks and dual black printing. This pigment-based ink technology enables prints to attain true archival permanence on a wide range of media types.

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are currently available for suggested retail prices of $2,995 and $4,995, respectively. For additional information, visit www.proimaging.epson.com.

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HP Warns Distributors That Japanese Earthquake Will Impact Toner Cartridge Availability

U.S.-based Hewlett Packard / HP has long relied on Japan-based Canon to manufacture its toner cartridges and laser printers, leaving HP particularly susceptible to any shortages resulting from the Japanese earthquake.

When parts of Japan were devastated by a terrible earthquake on March 11 2011, there seemed little doubt that the printer and supplies industry would be seriously impacted and there would be shortages of some key products. Now, it seems that the industry’s top vendor, HP, which is dependent on Canon for production of laser printers and MFPs and toner cartridges, has sent a letter to various partners indicating that it is concerned about the future availability of certain toner cartridges and LaserJet devices. HP has warned its partners that in response to potential shortages it is restricting distribution of some toner cartridges. There are several affected toner cartridges, listed below:

* C4127A (HP 27A black toner) used in LaserJet 4000 series
* C8061D (HP 61X black toner dual pack) used in LaserJet 4100 series
* C8061X (HP 61X black toner) used in LaserJet 4100 series
* C9730A (HP 645A black toner) used in Color LaserJet 5500 series
* C9733A (HP 645A magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet 5500 series
* CB382A (yellow toner) used in Color LaserJet CP6015, CM6030, CM6040 series
* CB385A (cyan drum) used in Color LaserJet CP6015, CM6030, CM6040 series
* CB387A (magenta drum) used in Color LaserJet CP6015, CM6030, CM6040 series
* CB390A (black toner) used in Color LaserJet CM6030, CM6040 series
* CB540A (HP 125A black toner) used in Color LaserJet CP1215, CP1515, CP1518, CM1312
* CB541A (HP 125A cyan toner) used in Color LaserJet CP1215, CP1515, CP1518, CM1312
* CB542A (HP 125A yellow toner) used in Color LaserJet CP1215, CP1515, CP1518, CM1312
* CB543A (HP 125A magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet CP1215, CP1515, CP1518, CM1312
* CE259A (pack of cyan, yellow, magenta) used in Color LaserJet CP1215, CP1515, CP1518, CM1312
* CC364A (HP 64A black toner) used in LaserJet P4014, P4015, P4515 series
* CC364X (HP 64X black toner) used in LaserJet P4015, P4515 series
* CC364XD (HP 64X black toner dual pack) used in LaserJet P4015, P4515 series
* CC530A (black toner) used in Color LaserJet CP2025, CM2320 series
* CC530AD (black toner dual pack) used in Color LaserJet CP2025, CM2320 series
* CC531A (cyan toner) used in Color LaserJet CP2025, CM2320 series
* CC532A (yellow toner) used in Color LaserJet CP2025, CM2320 series
* CC533A (magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet CP2025, CM2320 series
* CE250A (black toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3525, CM3530 series
* CE250X (black toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3525, CM3530 series
* CE251A (cyan toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3525, CM3530 series
* CE252A (yellow toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3525, CM3530 series
* CE253A (magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3525, CM3530 series
* CE255A (HP 55A black toner) used in LaserJet P3015 series
* CE255X (HP 55X black toner) used in LaserJet P3015 series
* CE260A (black toner) used in Color LaserJet CP4025, CP4525 series
* CE263A (magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet CP4025, CP4525 series
* CE278A (HP 78A black toner) used in LaserJet Pro P1606
* CE285A (HP 85A black toner) used in LaserJet Pro P1102w, Pro M1212nf
* CE314A (HP 126A drum) used in LaserJet Pro CP1025nw
* Q1338A (HP 38A black toner) used in LaserJet 4200 series
* Q1338D (HP 38A black toner dual pack) used in LaserJet 4200 series
* Q1339A (HP 39A black toner) used in LaserJet 4300 series
* Q2610A (HP 10A black toner) used in LaserJet 2300 series
* Q5942A (HP 42A black toner) used in LaserJet 4240, 4250, 4350 series
* Q5945A (HP 45A black toner) used in LaserJet M4345 series
* Q5949A (HP 49A black toner) used in LaserJet 1160, 1320, 3390 series
* Q5949X (HP 49X black toner) used in LaserJet 1320, 3390 series
* Q5949XD (HP 49X black toner dual pack) used in LaserJet 1320, 3390 series
* Q6460A (black toner) used in Color LaserJet 4730, CM4730 series
* Q6463A (magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet 4730, CM4730 series
* Q7553A (HP 53A black toner) used in LaserJet P2015 series, M2727nf
* Q7553X (HP 53X black toner) used in LaserJet P2015 series, M2727nf
* Q7553XD (HP 53X black toner dual pack) used in LaserJet P2015 series, M2727nf
* Q7581A (cyan toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3505, 3800 series
* Q7582A (yellow toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3505, 3800 series
* Q7583A (magenta toner) used in Color LaserJet CP3505, 3800 series

HP has been experiencing shortages of the HP CE285A (or 85A) toner cartridge for months now, and just before the earthquake struck, we had heard that another SKU, the CE278A (or 78A), was in short supply. Canon had problems in ramping up production to meet demand for certain HP toner SKUs before the disaster in Japan, and now the firm obviously faces an even bigger challenge. Some of its manufacturing facilities have been offline for weeks, and transportation systems and other key infrastructure in Japan have been disrupted. Although more manufacturing facilities in Japan are coming back online, all it takes is a disruption somewhere in the supply chain, a shortage of a crucial component in a toner cartridge or laser printer, to impact Canon’s ability to manufacture finished SKUs. HP is obviously expecting to see some shortages and is taking the necessary steps to limit their impact by rationing distribution of some toner cartridges.

We expect to hear more such news in the weeks ahead. As shortages occur, the law of supply and demand would seem to dictate that price increases will follow. We have an in-depth update on the crisis in Japan and its impact on the printer and supplies industry in the works.

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Xerox Helps Print Providers Capture New Business in Billion Dollar Photo Applications Market

A new ink from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) will make it easier for print providers to produce high-revenue, offset-quality photo applications.

Xerox’s new matte dry ink is designed for a range of print jobs, including the photo products consumers are demanding. According to InfoTrends, photo applications such as books, greeting cards and calendars are projected to be a $2.2 billion market by 2014.

The ink is available on the Xerox iGen4® EXP, the latest model built on the award-winning Xerox iGen4 platform.

“Print providers can push the boundaries of digital production with this ink,” said Eric Armour, president, Graphic Communications Business Group, Xerox Corporation. “By adding matte dry ink to the Xerox iGen4 EXP they receive the advantages of high-volume digital printing – such as personalization and automation – as well as image quality that’s virtually indistinguishable from offset.”

The ink provides a consistent and uniform appearance across highlights, mid-tones and shadows – critical for ink-heavy applications such as marketing collateral, collages in photo books and full-page photographs for calendars and greeting cards. It also produces authentic skin tones and natural colors while maintaining fine detail in background images.

Swiss-based Ifolor AG uses Xerox’s matte dry ink for digital photos and greeting cards, as well as specialty items including posters, photo books, writing pads and calendars. “We demand quality. With the iGen4 EXP’s productivity, combined with the new ink, we print high-volume, color-rich applications in minutes,” said Markus Wirth, chief executive officer, Ifolor AG.

The iGen4 EXP offers more image area than competitive devices – translating to more sellable output and increased profits. The solution leverages Xerox FreeFlow® Digital Workflow Collection, along with software and finishing options from Xerox business partners, to streamline and synchronize the production process as needed.

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Lexmark promotes advances in educational achievement through community contributions

In conjunction with its 20-year anniversary, Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) announced an education initiative to promote math and science achievement in several local communities where Lexmark operates. The nearly $1.7 million in planned investments will advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

The company's corporate philanthropic focus is on education, with a specific emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math – the foundational studies that technology and engineering-based companies like Lexmark are built upon.

At the latest Community Day event at its corporate headquarters, Lexmark informed local community leaders that it plans to contribute up to $1 million to the University of Kentucky (UK) to support STEM efforts in the Commonwealth. The funds will be used to renovate and equip UK's STEM outreach center for P-20 (pre-school through graduate studies) math and science educators and students.

Lexmark also plans to contribute up to $300,000 to Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Ky., to fund the purchase of laboratory equipment for its 12 middle schools, a critical need to support STEM resources at this educational level.

Also announced as part of Lexmark's investment:
* A $250,000 planned endowment to the University of Colorado, establishing a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering & Applied Science. The scholarship recognizes Paul J. Curlander, Lexmark's executive chairman and chairman of the board of directors, for his many years of service to Lexmark.
* A $100,000 planned donation to a local magnet high school in Cebu, Philippines, to create the Lexmark Science and eResearch Lab, which will focus on technology research and education.
* A teacher recognition program to highlight and reward outstanding science, technology and math teachers. Lexmark will model its program after a successful Perceptive Software recognition program in Kansas, and extend it to Kentucky, Colorado and the Philippines. Selected teachers will receive a $1,000 cash award to further math and science education in their classrooms.

Supporting Quotes:

"Whether it's through volunteer hours, monetary contributions or in-kind donations, we believe it's imperative to give back to the communities that have long shown their support to Lexmark," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark president and chief executive officer. "Not only are we committed to recognizing educators and enriching the lives of students in the areas of STEM, we are focused on building the pipeline of future engineers and innovators that enable companies like Lexmark to succeed in today's competitive and fast-moving technology marketplace."

"Lexmark and the University of Kentucky share a commitment to education in science, technology, engineering and math," said UK President Lee T. Todd Jr. "This generous gift will help to ensure our ongoing support of educational excellence at all levels for these important disciplines that fuel innovation and a brighter future for the Commonwealth."

"The renovated building will house a training facility to provide professional development to Kentucky science and math teachers, a new lab for fieldwork-based ecology education, and a shared meeting room for community outreach," said UK Provost Kumble Subbaswamy. "Our math and science outreach operations will benefit from much-needed storage and work space, as well as a large area to assemble the educational materials that help science teachers encourage inquiry-based learning among Kentucky students."

"Lexmark has been a great corporate citizen for this community for many years, and this is one more example of their outstanding support for education," said Fayette County Schools Superintendent Stu Silberman. "This gift will enhance our middle school science programs and help to further engage our students in the STEM areas. On behalf of our kids, we are extremely thankful."

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OEMs Suspend Plant Operations in Japan

Due to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northern Japan on Friday, March 11, many OEMs have reported damages to their plants in the area and have suspended operations.

Canon reported significant damages to multiple plants, including an inkjet printer manufacturing plant, and 15 employee casualties. So far, the company has suspended eight of its facilities. Although Canon has not specified which plants would be suspended and which would resume, the company has reported that it will consider using undamaged alternate sites in order to continue production.

Canon set up an Earthquake Disaster Recovery Task Force, which will draft a recovery plan. The company is also making a donation of 300 million yen (US $3.22 million) to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Seiko Epson also reported damages to several plans and companies in the Tohoku areas. No employees were hurt in the earthquake or tsunami.

While the safety and whereabouts of all employees of Kyocera Mita have been confirmed, the company has suspended production at two its facilities due to damages. Seven of the company’s plants are reported to resume production soon.

According to Industry Pulse News, Brother, Fuji Xerox, Konica Minolta, Ricoh and Toshiba did not suffer any damages or employee casualties, but each OEM is donating between US$600,000 to US$3 million to relief efforts.

Original Source: OEMs Suspend Plant Operations in Japan

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HP Introduces World’s First 42-inch High-speed Digital Color Press

Hewlett Packard / HP recently introduced the graphic arts industry’s largest, most productive commercial digital color press, bringing the concept of mass customization to printing by combining the personalization features of digital printing with the efficiencies of high-volume production.

With its unmatched width and its 600-foot/minute (183-meter/minute) speed, the HP T400 Color Inkjet Web Press prints up to 5,200 full-color, letter-size pages per minute – 44 percent more than the closest solution from competing vendors.

HP unveiled the press at the offices of O’Neil Data Systems, a Los Angeles-based data-driven marketing communication firm that now uses all four systems in the HP inkjet web press portfolio – the HP T200, T300, T350 and the new T400.

HP also introduced several additional solutions, including an HP magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) system and third-party coated media, as well as workflow and finishing solutions from members of the HP Graphic Solutions Partner program. HP additionally is offering customers an option to upgrade HP T300 presses to the faster T350 platform.

“With more than 25 installations worldwide, our inkjet web press systems are changing the business dynamics of applications such as publishing, transpromo and direct mail,” said Christopher Morgan, senior vice president, Graphics Solutions Business, HP. “With the significant throughput capacity the new HP T400 offers, customers can now break into a world of true mass personalization and customization and take advantage of substantial new growth opportunities.”

High-quality imaging with new inks and printheads
The HP T400 offers high-quality imaging by reproducing sharp text and images, as well as uniform area fills. New HP A50 process-color inks work with new HP A10 printheads, which use HP Scalable Printing Technology in a compact, 1,200-nozzles-per-inch printhead design. New, advanced web tension controls and dryer systems provide reliable, fast and consistent productivity.

Users of standard-size (20.5-inch) digital web press finishing equipment can produce two jobs simultaneously on the HP T400, using an optional slitter at the end of the press to convert the roll into side-by-side webs. Scalable job impositioning tools for high-level prepress efficiency from Ultimate Technographics – a member of the HP Graphics Solutions Partner program – allow operators to impose separate variable-data jobs side by side on the web.

Other HP Graphics Solutions Partners, including finishing and paper transport system suppliers EMT, Magnum Digital Solutions, MBO and Muller Martini, are presenting solutions they offer to support the HP T400 platform. Additional industry suppliers, including CMC, Compart, GMC Software Technology, Hunkeler, Lasermax Roll Systems, Tecnau, Videk and WEKO, also are showcasing solutions for use with HP Inkjet Web Presses.

Pitney Bowes is highlighting high-volume transactional/transpromotional uses for a new HP Inkjet Web Press technology. The HP T400 will become part of a new IntelliJet 42 solution for transactional/transpromotional markets, extending the range of IntelliJet size and speed configurations.

“Pitney Bowes is delighted to be collaborating with HP to introduce this new solution to high-volume transactional mailers,” said Ramesh Ratan, president, Document Messaging Technologies, Pitney Bowes. “This is another example of how we are working together to create solutions that can help our customers deliver increased efficiency and productivity to generate more powerful and valuable customer communications.”

Scheduled to be available later this year, the HP T400 is part of a broader production printing portfolio that includes HP Indigo liquid electrophotographic imaging presses. With a global install base in excess of 5,000 presses, HP Indigo is a market leader in high-value, offset- and photo-quality digital printing.

Since introducing the first HP Inkjet Web Press in 2008, HP has continued to gain momentum in publishing, direct mail and transactional and transpromotional markets, with more than 1.46 billion pages produced on HP Inkjet Web Presses in 2010. HP is presently installing its first HP inkjet web press in Asia at book exporter CTPS’ plant in Dongguan, China.

“HP’s T400 is a powerful addition to the Inkjet Web Press family and extends it into unheard of ranges of digital print productivity,” said Jim Hamilton, group director of industry analyst firm InfoTrends. “These are revolutionary devices that compel marketers and content providers to re-imagine what can be accomplished with production digital print.”

World premiere at O’Neil Data Systems
O’Neil Data Systems is home to the first HP T400 press installation, making it the only customer facility to have all four HP Inkjet Web Press models. The company also uses HP Indigo Digital Presses to produce a variety of high-end jobs, including covers for Inkjet Web Press-printed publications. O’Neil Data Systems also uses HP Exstream customer communications management software to compose complex, variable-data document streams at full press speeds.

The company is using HP Exstream and the HP T400 press to produce MarketSmith, a personalized financial research publication delivered weekly.

”The HP T400 Color Inkjet Web Press truly is converging on offset speeds while providing the benefits of a digital printing environment,” said James Lucanish, president, O’Neil Data Systems.As with all HP Inkjet Web Press models, the HP T400 prints on virtually any standard uncoated or newsprint paper, as well as on a range of coated papers. HP announced the immediate availability of new 115 and 130 gsm Jaz coated papers from Sappi for use with HP Inkjet Web Presses. The papers are now available in Europe and the Asia Pacific region, with additional weights scheduled to be available there soon.

Launch of MICR printing solution for HP Inkjet Web Presses
MICR, a technology commonly used in checkbook printing, will soon be available for use in a wider variety of applications with the new MICR HP Inkjet Web Press solution. Available for order now with new HP T300 and T350 purchases, and scheduled to be available with T200 and T400 models sold later this year, the solution consists of new black MICR ink with a print bar that inserts into expansion slots on all HP Inkjet Web presses.

The HP Inkjet Web Press MICR solution enables direct and transactional mail printers to use only one pass to produce balance transfer check mailers, rebate check mailers and other popular direct mail products. This method avoids the significant document security and inventory storage demands with existing workflows, which require valuable MICR documents to be preprinted and then locked away, with additional finishing, inserting or full-color printing steps completed in subsequent steps just prior to mailing.

Original Source: HP Introduces World’s First 42-inch High-speed Digital Color Press

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Xerox to Stop Selling Wide-Format Products

According to Scott Frame, vice president, Wide Format, Xerox Corporation, "Xerox will stop taking orders for wide-format products in the US and Canada in 2011, with specific timing based on inventory levels. Xerox’s European and Developing Market operations will continue selling wide-format products and will source new products.

"Xerox prioritizes each investment, allocating research and development dollars to areas where the company can deliver the best value to the marketplace. As a result of this practice, Xerox has opted to not invest in wide format product engineering in 2011.

"Customers will continue to have access to service support, supplies, media and parts from Xerox for their existing equipment for a minimum of five years from the last install of a particular product line. Customers with questions can contact their Xerox Account Manager."

Original Source: Xerox to Stop Selling Wide-Format Products US and Canada by the End of 2011

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OKI Introduces Bioplastic in Printers and MFPs Part

OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group company specializing in the printer business, announced it will introduce a bioplastic part consisting of at least 25% (by weight) of plant-based renewable biomass resources in all its printers and MFPs. Products manufactured from March 2011 onward will incorporate bioplastic, marking the first effort among OKI Group companies to use bioplastic in products.

OKI Data is currently active in 120 countries, selling approximately 1.1 million printers and MFPs annually. Its introduction of bioplastic is expected to reduce its annual CO2 emissions by three tons.

"Plant-based renewable bioplastics reduce environmental impact by reducing CO2 emissions and the petroleum resources consumed," said Harushige Sugimoto, President of OKI Data. "OKI Data is proactively developing products and technologies to reduce environmental impact. The company has long considered using bioplastic in its printers and MFPs. However, compared to traditional plastic, bioplastics offer formidable challenges in the areas of flame resistance, strength, heat resistance, and formability."

The bioplastic announced today is based on polyactic acid, a plant-based renewable resource. It offers enhanced flame resistance, strength, heat resistance, and formability, as well as high transparency and ease of processing, qualities that allow use of the product to form elements ranging from exterior components to mechanical parts. It is widely used in stationery, electrical home appliances, and office equipment. Cost competitiveness and the procurability of this bioplastic for overseas manufacturing facilities were key factors in its selection.

OKI Data is firmly committed to reducing its CO2 emissions, having set a goal to cut emissions by 6% relative to 2007 levels by 2012. Introducing bioplastics is one of the ways it intends to achieve this goal. Where possible, the company plans to replace traditional petroleum-derived plastics with plant-based renewable bioplastics in its future printers and MFPs.

Original Source: OKI Introduces Bioplastic in Printers and MFPs Part

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Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, have announced two new large format printers - the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300S and 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6300S. These two 8-color large format printers feature similar technology found in the award-winning 12-color iPF8300, iPF6350 and iPF6300 printers, including Canon's LUCIA EX ink set. These new additions to the imagePROGRAF lineup broaden Canon's offering to the graphics arts, photo and production markets by setting a new standard for the category by providing an optimal balance of high productivity and exceptional print quality. The new imagePROGRAF models were showcased at the Wedding & Portrait Photographer International (WPPI) Convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, February 21-23, 2011 in the Canon booth, number 401.

Outstanding Print Quality
With Canon LUCIA EX pigment ink, professionals can achieve high quality and performance in such printing applications as color or monochrome photography, industrial design and high-quality poster production. The new 8-color system, utilized by both models, covers a reproducible color gamut which has been expanded approximately 20-percent beyond previous S-series models. With its new pigment materials and structure, Canon's LUCIA EX ink set achieves greater shadow details, deeper black density and overall scratch resistance. This ink system works in conjunction with the high-density PF-05 print head featuring Canon's FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology with 2,560 nozzles for each color: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, matte black, photo cyan, photo magenta and gray. An additional feature found in the new imagePROGRAF models is a built-in color calibration function which compensates for color variations caused by factors such as age and environmental affects, enabling consistent color representation across multiple large-format printers or when printing multiple copies.

"At Canon, we not only see the importance of providing the tools necessary for capturing an outstanding image but also having a high-quality machine to print the output," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "The addition of these new imagePROGRAF models further solidifies our position to providing high-quality machines that are easy to use and available at an affordable price."

Enhanced Productivity & Performance
Two important attributes users look for when making the decision to purchase a large format printer are high-quality output and overall speed. With new Fast and Economy print modes, speeds can be achieved up to twice as fast as current 8-color models, helping to enhance overall productivity while also reducing ink consumption by approximately 50 percent. The iPF8300S can produce a B0-sized (39.37" x 55.67") output in approximately 80 seconds while the iPF6300S can deliver an A1-sized (23.39" x 33.11") document in roughly 35 seconds. The new S-series printers have doubled their hard drive capacity compared to earlier models now with 160 GB, making it possible to reprint the required number of copies at any time with or without a computer.

These easy-to-use imagePROGRAF large format printers have been designed with the workflow of professionals in mind. Raster image processors (RIPs) from a variety of developers are supported for print proofing, design, commercial photographic printing and other applications. In addition, new printers can be introduced without altering the existing workflows with familiar RIPS. Verified RIP developers include CGS, EFI, GMG, ONYX, SAi and Wasatch.

When working on a project in the photo lab, studio or agency it is important to have images printed as good if not better than when first captured. Helping to make this process a little easier is the inclusion of a print Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop providing further support for the proofing, photo and 64-bit printing environment. When edited in Photoshop, 16-bit Adobe RGB images can be processed directly to the machines preserving the images wide gamut and smooth gradation. There is also a print plug-in provided for Digital Photo Professional allowing for direct printing of high-quality RAW images helping to preserve overall image quality. Additional software included in the box is Canon's Accounting Manager and PosterArtist Lite software.

The 44-inch Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $4,995 while the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6300S will have an MSRP of $2,995.* Both models are expected to begin shipping in April.

* Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.

Original Source: Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers

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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.

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

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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

Original Source: Brother Expands its Line of Professional Inkjet All-in-One Multi-Function Machines With Unique 11"x17" Document Scan Glass Feature

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