DocuWare Turns iPhone and iPad into Scanner
Sept. 17, 2013 – PaperScan, a free app by DocuWare, is now available for turning an iPhone or iPad into a document scanner. DocuWare developed PaperScan to conveniently bring order to paper clutter.
Scanned documents need to be of a high quality for further processing. At the same time, they need to be captured in a small size and familiar format, so that they can be easily printed, integrated into office workflows or shared. Using a smartphone as a scanner is an ideal option for anyone who needs to scan receipts, business cards, or letters, whether in the office, at home or while traveling, according to a DocuWare press rlease. DocuWare is now offering PaperScan for this type of mobile use.
Using PaperScan is simple: aim a smartphone or tablet over the paper; the device automatically captures the image, cuts it to size, and creates a perfect PDF file. Thanks to the high scan quality, documents can then be automatically stored using DocuWare’s Intelligent Indexing Service.
PaperScan isn’t only for use with DocuWare solutions. The high-quality PDF documents generated can also be directly placed in a personal Dropbox folder, sent by e-mail or printed via AirPrint.
For comfort and scan quality, DocuWare developed special algorithms for document recognition and the patents are pending. PaperScan is now available at the Apple store as a free download (search one word: paperscan) for iPhone version 4 and up and iPad. To learn more go to: http://paperscanapp.com. An Android version will follow by year’s end.
PrintFleet Forms PrintFleet C.A.R.E. Group
Sept. 18, 2013 – PrintFleet Inc., a provider managed print software and solutions, has announced the formation of the PrintFleet C.A.R.E. Group following a reorganization and expansion of its technical and operational customer support functions. The group is structured to provide a broad range of after-sale support and advisory services to all of its customers, from the largest global enterprises to the independent reseller, from simple billing inquiries to direct engagement of core engineering resources.
“We are convinced that PrintFleet has always provided the best and most comprehensive support to customers in our industry,” says Chris McFarlane, CEO. “We are equally convinced that our customers’ expectations will only increase as the value of our Vision, Enterprise, and LINK solutions to their businesses continues to grow. We recognize that our success depends on satisfying those customers. Our intention is to do more than that – we intend to delight them.”
Underscoring the PrintFleet commitment to an exceptional customer experience the CARE Group will report directly to the CEO.
For more information on Vision, Enterprise or LINK visit www.printlfeet.com.
Konica Minolta bizhub 25e Offers Enhanced Desktop Performance
Sept. 17, 2013 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of the bizhub 25e A4 monochrome MFP. Featuring color scanning and enhanced security capabilities, Konica Minolta’s newest bizhub is targeted for office environments that require true MFP functionality and productivity with A4 flexibility and compact size.
Further improving upon the technology of the bizhub 25, the bizhub 25e continues to deliver print/copy speeds of 25 pages per minute while offering key upgrades including:
- Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder – an 80-sheet document feeder that scans both sides of a document simultaneously
- Wireless Option – an optional Wireless LAN Adapter for total connectivity
- Greater Paper Capacity – three optional paper trays bring total paper capacity up to 2,100
The bizhub 25e also features a 5.8” touch screen that intuitively guides workflow, and a “My MFP” feature that allows users to register and access commonly used features to speed productivity.
Simply Scalable Whether it’s Your Place or Ours — MaxxVault Enterprise 6.0 Released
Sept. 16, 2013 — MaxxVault LLC, a provider of Electronic Information Management Systems software, has announced that MaxxVault Enterprise 6.0 will be made available on September 16th, 2013. With the new release, MaxxVault continues to be a leader in the mid and enterprise markets, according to a company press release. Whether an organization decides to buy an on-premise solution or have it hosted in MaxxCloud, the company says they’ll never have to worry about sacrificing scalability. MaxxVault has included over 200 new features and enhancements into the new release. Scalability, ease of use and flexibility are the driving forces behind the MaxxVault Software Platform. MaxxVault 6.0 also offers a completely re-designed MaxxCloud interface that is optimized for the BYOD and mobile revolution.
Mid-sized and large companies alike will find MaxxVault Enterprise 6.0 to be more appealing with new integration tools like MaxxBolt and enhancements that have been introduced into the reporting and workflow modules, according to the company. MaxxVault LLC is also introducing MaxxVault Standard Edition, based on named users to help drive more cost-effective solutions into the SMB market space. Some of the new features include:
“MaxxLogic”, which allows for even the most complex workflow processes to be easily managed in one simple interface. MaxxLogic users can take configuration complexity out of the deployment process. Once a workflow is designed, MaxxLogic makes it very simple to manage on a day-to-day basis.
Two new digital signature capabilities with this release which means that all 4 variations of digital signing can be done in one solution without the need for a 3rd party tool.
A new document viewer that supports viewing of Office formats, text files and Outlook email.
MaxxCloud now supports a zero-foot-print-viewer with a wide range of functions and features.
Improved Microsoft Outlook and Office integration, enabling users to save their documents directly to MaxxCloud.
Enhanced desktop hot-folders giving users the flexibility to drag, drop, file and index directly to MaxxCloud in one easy step.
RhinoDox Named ReadSoft Partner for Automated Invoice Processing Applications
Sept. 17, 2013—RhinoDox and ReadSoft have announced the naming of RhinoDox as a ReadSoft Partner for automated invoice processing applications. As a ReadSoft partner, Chicago-based RhinoDox will offer customers implementation of the full suite of ReadSoft invoice processing applications.
ReadSoft invoice processing solutions automate the process of scanning, interpreting and registration of invoice data—regardless of the source. The software intelligently extracts critical information and validates it via a pre-defined set of rules. It provides a host of benefits to users, including accurate and timely invoice processing, no lost invoice or paid twice scenarios, increased opportunity for early payment discounts from suppliers, 24/7 visibility of invoice status, and its self learning capture technology continually increases recognition capabilities.
One Trillion Pages Produced Using Katun Toners
Sept. 16, 2013 – Katun Corporation, a provider of OEM-compatible imaging supplies, has announced that one trillion pages have been produced on printers, copiers and other imaging equipment using Katun, Katun Performance, Katun Business Color, and Media Sciences color and monochrome toners.
According to Katun President and CEO Todd Mavis “we estimate that more than one trillion pages have been produced by customers using Katun color and monochrome toners since our inception in 1979. This is a significant achievement, and we want to thank all of our customers, employees, and partners for helping us achieve this exciting milestone.”
The company is on track to launch over 150 new products for printers, copiers and MFPs this year. Through July 2013, nearly 100 new products have been introduced for a wide range of OEM machines, including Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Kyocera, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Sharp, Samsung, Toshiba and Xerox.
To help dealer and distributor customers optimize their operational efficiency and increase profitability, the company is also introducing new online tools for customers in many markets, including an online catalog customer dashboard and a new mobile site. The dashboard, viewable from any page within the online catalog, shows customers their order history and rebate status, and identifies new products and cost saving opportunities. Katun’s new mobile site presents customers with a modified version of the Katun Online Catalog, where they can easily and intuitively search and order products via their smart phones and other mobile devices.
This marks the second time this year the company has announced the achievement of a significant milestone. In May 2013, Katun announced that the company’s color toners had produced over 25 billion color pages, supporting the announcement with a global messaging campaign thanking all the business partners who had contributed to the milestone. The campaign included a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal.
MWAi Introduces FORZA with SAP Business One Brand
Sept. 16, 2013 — MWA Intelligence (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and provider of enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions has introduced MWAi FORZA with SAP Business One as its new brand for the all-inclusive business intelligence platform that has been developed specifically for the Imaging Channel.
MWA Intelligence is responding to a growing need among office technology and imaging channel businesses struggling to gain and maintain competitive operating advantages with disparate, non-integrated business management systems. MWAi FORZA with SAP Business One provides a single sign-on, single database for a dealer’s entire business. The powerful platform offers a complete, affordable integrated solution that will allow dealers to have instant visibility into all of their business intelligence, across multiple businesses or locations and completely eliminates the need for multiple, unrelated business systems. Together, MWA Intelligence and SAP will provide Office Technology and Imaging Channel businesses the ability to make smart IT decisions, improve future performance, and achieve long-term success. MWAi FORZA with SAP Business One is a complete, integrated business management solution that provides transparency and instant visibility into operations. The solution helps dealerships to better unify, manage and control their entire business across financials, sales, customers and operations while eliminating redundant data entries and errors at the same time. The solution not only provides immediate results in operating efficiency and real-time business decisions, but also comes with an affordable price tag. The affordably priced MWAi FORZA with SAP Business One application is designed for those businesses that recognize the importance of leveraging business software as an integral component of their business growth strategy.
Canon Solutions America Launches “Book of One”
Sept. 11, 2013 – Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., recently launched “Book of One” Océ PRISMA software extension, an on-demand publishing tool. Book of One offers a workflow solution for both continuous feed and cutsheet products in order to address the challenges that many book publishers and printers are experiencing today.
Book of One automates digital book production through a batch, barcode, and scanning process. Jobs are grouped based on parameters that improve process efficiency. This includes trim size, media, imposition, finishing (perfect or saddle stitched), and most importantly, page count. The intelligent automation provided by Book of One is a good example of the type of end-to-end automation required for a successful future in book manufacturing.
A unique aspect of Book of One, according to Canon is its ability to impose multiple titles on a single sheet or web width, even when those titles are being manufactured in different form factors. When combined with JDF-enabled partner finishing solutions, this imposition scheme allows efficient runs of multiple titles with various unit counts, minimizing waste and offering optimum throughput. Using JDF/JMF, bi-directional communication throughout the manufacturing process ensures automated bindery and press set-up, communication with order entry and management systems, and more.
Other important advantages for profitable and automated manufacturing of short run books include the Print File Enhancer capability, which allows operators to enhance and/or modify PDF files. This function enables placement of barcodes for tracking page count and marrying covers with book blocks and the ability to insert pages or shift contents to allow for gutters and other factors.
Canon Solutions America Showcases EMT’s Chameleon at PRINT 13
Sept. 11, 2013 – Canon Solutions America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., has announced it will showcase Chameleon – a UV Coat application – from EMT, International, Inc., a manufacturer of web-based processing and finishing systems, at PRINT 13, held September 8 -12 at McCormick Place South, Chicago.
In operation for over 70 years, EMT is a solutions-driven business focused on designing and manufacturing high-speed web finishing lines and web transports for the digital and offset printing markets. The company’s Chameleon line – which can be utilized for either UV or Aqueous coating applications, pre or post printer – combines reliability with digital flexibility to create a win for customers.
According to Canon, customers can benefit from EMT’s Chameleon line since it not only offers a cost savings in reduced coating usage over conventional roll coating systems, but it also enables custom design flexibility.
EMT’s inline modular plug and play interface allows for seamless integration of EMT coating sections to run inline or near-line. The system also utilizes anilox roll technology to minimize coating waste and maximize operator efficiency.
SAP Veteran Project Manager Joins Expanding MWA Intelligence SAP Business Unit
Sept. 10, 2013 — MWA Intelligence (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and provider of enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions announced today the addition of SAP Business One Expert Marcia Weissman to the MWAi SAP Business Unit.
With over 30 years’ experience in ERP Implementation and Project Management working with small to mid-sized companies in a variety of industries including distribution, light manufacturing, health care services, and others, Marcia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the MWAi team. Over the last 9 years, Marcia has been focused on SAP Business One implementations and is considered one of the most experienced SAP Business One Project Managers in the industry. Over her career, Marcia has assisted companies from a variety of industries, improving business processes and implementing best business practices.
Panasonic Debuts New Workgroup Scanners
Sept. 10, 2013 – Panasonic has announced two model upgrades to its advanced, high-output KV-Series workgroup scanners. The new KV-S1046C-H and KV-S1065C-H models incorporate enhanced auto-preview, hardware image processing, notification functions and auto rescan features that greatly simplify scanning processes while maintaining optimum scanning speeds to improve productivity for small and medium business users.
The latest KV-S1046C-H and KV-S1065C-H enhancements further build upon the advanced image processing and power utilization features of the KV-Series, adding increased scan speeds at 300 dpi and optimizing reliability of the conventional scanning workflow. Key features include auto-preview, HW image processing, notification functions, and auto-rescan.
The upgraded KV-S1046C-H and KV-S1065C-H models feature a compact body, scanning speeds of 60 ppm or 45 ppm and are capable of scanning a variety of documents, including long, mixed paper and hard card batch scanning. The new models also include Panasonic’s proprietary Active Double-Feed Prevention, LED scanning illumination, Advanced Image Processing, and Image Capture Plus technologies (easy-to-use data formats, automatic image orientation and OCR Zone function) to provide both ease of use and fast scanning. Additionally, the new models are Kofax VRS certified and ship with both Twain and ISIS drivers.
The KV-S1046C-H and KV-S1065C-H scanners are available immediately at $1,295 and $1,595 MSRP through authorized Panasonic resellers starting and come with a Three-Year Advance Exchange Warranty.
Katun Introduces New Products for Sharp, Kyocera, and Konica Minolta Applications
Sept. 10, 2013 – Katun Corporation has introduced two new color toner sets for use in Kyocera Mita FS-C5150 DN and FS-C2026 printers, along with several other in-demand products for widely placed imaging equipment. Among the other products being introduced in September is the Katun Performance™ OPC drum for use in Sharp 2310/2610 applications, as well as a waste toner container for use in Konica Minolta bizhub C224-series machines.
Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or email, or via the Katun Online Catalog – the one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts. Customers can access the Katun Online Catalog, or find Katun customer service contact information, at www.katun.com.
Digital Gateway Announces Integration with Autotask
Sept. 9, 2013 – Digital Gateway, Inc., a subsidiary of ECi Software Solutions, has announced the integration of its e-automate dealer management software with Autotask Corporation’s IT Business Management Solution built for IT service providers, managed service providers and enterprise IT managers. The integration is expected to be available for e-automate dealers by first quarter, 2014.
Autotask Corporation provides the world’s leading hosted IT business management software, according to a Digital Gateway press release. IT service providers in more than 70 countries utilize Autotask Pro software to bring together their critical business systems to support the selling, implementation, management and billing of their technology products and services more efficiently and profitably.
For dealers using e-automate, the initial integration will automate business processes between Autotask and the e-automate software by removing the double-entry, time delays, and errors in managing and transferring data between the two systems. These integration optimizations will include synchronizing accounts and providing a method for Autotask invoice data to be pulled by e-automate service calls
To learn more about Digital Gateway and its e-automate dealer software visit www.DigitalGateway.com or call 866-342-8392
Over 1000 Law Firms Now Use Print Audit Software
Sept. 10, 2013 – Print Audit has announced that over 1000 law firms are now using Print Audit’s software tools, including Print Audit 6, Copy Audit Touch and MFP embedded tools to automatically bill their clients for 100 percent of their printing and photocopying costs. Print Audit is a particularly popular choice among small to medium sized law firms due to its ease of installation and integration with a wide variety of legal accounting systems, according to a Print Audit press release. For more information about Print Audit 6 for Law, visit: www.printaudit.com/law.asp
Canon Solutions America Showcases Enviro Jet at PRINT 13
Sept. 9, 2013 – Canon Solutions America, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced it will showcase Enviro Jet – the only inkjet paper with 100 percent post-consumer fiber that provides high-quality printing in North America – from Cascades Fine Papers Group at PRINT 13, September 8 -12. Cascades’ Enviro Jet further expands the breadth of evaluated papers for the Océ inkjet platforms, giving Canon Solutions America customers even greater flexibility in their paper choices and further increasing the types of applications that can be produced, according to a Canon press release.
Ricoh Expands Beyond Print at PRINT 13
Sept. 9, 2013 –RicohAmericas Corporationhas announced the newest innovations to be highlighted atPRINT 13, including new hardware solutions spanning from cut-sheet to wide-format and continuous forms, awardwinning critical communications and workflow offerings, and proven professional services. Show attendees will see these solutions in action, addressing real-world business problems walking down Ricoh’s Main Street.
New innovations to be showcased at the booth include:
Critical Communications Solutions Suite– Ricoh’s portfolio of workflow solutions providing companies of all sizes and across all industries with a simple, vendor-neutral and reliable solution to precisely and confidently produce, track and report on jobs that require perfection, compliance or customization. The new Connectors Feature brings consistency and efficiency within multi-vendor print environments, according to Ricoh Visitors will also be shown how to track jobs easily with barcodes, a table top inserter and a camera using the TotalFlow DocEnhancer Verification Feature. This portfolio leverages Ricoh workflow software offerings including RICOH ProcessDirectorand RICOHProcessDirector Express,now available in Windows 8 Enterprise Editions for affordable implementation in smaller companies.
RICOH TotalFlow 2.0– Encompassing TotalFlow Prep, Print Manager, and Production Manager –provides a “one-stop” experience for customers, designed to help manage entire workflows, simplify workflow processes and expand access to a wide range of solutions including: Web-to-print, personalization, document and job management, and multi-channel marketing capabilities. Built for cut-sheet print environments, TotalFlow Prep, Print Managerand Production Managerdeliver a comprehensive solution that addresses print readiness and efficiency challenges. The suite enables companies to increase efficiency throughout an entire print production operation and ultimately drive revenue growth through automation of manual processes to reduce errors, simplifying the control and management of jobs.
RICOHPro C5100s/5110s– This new production color printing system from Ricoh sets a new standard in value, versatility and footprint, according to Ricoh. Multiple technologies that include a unique ac-transfer system and elastic fusing belt illustrate outstanding output on a wide variety of textured media. Ricoh’s expanded media library enables customers to easily manage an extensive list of substrates and the key printing parameters to optimize the output quality on each substrate, thus maximizing productivity and image quality.
RICOHPro C8100s/8110s/8120s– Ricoh’s new production monochrome multifunctional systems aims to meet the needs of a production print environment at an affordable price point. This series introduces color production technology into a monochrome print system and features up to 220 IPM duplex color scanning, 1200 x 4800dpi resolution, and 40 gsm to 300 gsm multi-type media support, empowering customers with greater output flexibility and more costefficient print operations.
RICOHMP CW2200SP– This is the first full-color digital imaging system in the Ricoh wide format multifunction product portfolio. With copying, scanning and printing capabilities, the RICOH MP CW2200SP reportedly streamlines low-volume, wide format workflows while offering a feature set that includes a simplified display and an animated step-by-step guide, the ability to choose from multiple paper sizes and weights multiple paper feeds, an embedded SDK architecture and more to make this device a standout offering for architectural, construction and engineering firms operating in CAD-centric environments.
InfoPrint 5000– The GP Color system offers enhancements that provide improved print quality and increased productivity, according to Ricoh. – Ricoh is taking the next step to help current and future customers broaden application capabilities and increase productivity with new field-upgradable offerings. At PRINT 13, Ricoh will demonstrate a new “on-the-fly” splicing capability that can increase throughput and reduce paper waste. Additionally, components of a new suite of print quality enhancements have been applied to produce color output with more “pop” as well as higher density blacks, enabling even more digital applications for print shops, commercial printers, data centers, and in-plant printers.
1to1Create Marketing Services – Ricoh will be showcasing a comprehensive cloud-based subscription service that brings to print service providers the ability to offer multichannel, multi-touch marketing campaigns. This easy-to-navigate portal delivers various turnkey templates to create a variety of customizable PURL driven direct mail cards, Email blasts, tri-fold brochures, flyers, counter cards and specialty pieces targeted to vertical markets – such as healthcare, education, retail and more. At the Ricoh booth, visitors will be able to go hands-on with the unique
Michael Lambert Joins Bell and Howell as VP, Enterprise Solutions Group
Sept. 9, 2013 – Bell and Howell, a provider of multi-channel communications solutions for print, Web and mobile delivery, has announced the hiring of enterprise architecture pioneer Michael Lambert as vice president of the company’s new Enterprise Solutions Group. Lambert will draw from his industry knowledge and ability to translate complex solutions into straightforward customer benefits to further enable Bell and Howell’s continued improvement in workflow automation and customer communication distribution services. He will also oversee expansion into new lines of business with digital messaging design and creation solutions.
Lambert brings a strong customer perspective, having spent 23 years at CIGNA Healthcare designing and implementing its enterprise customer communications architecture from data design solutions to developing the automated document factory (ADF) in its print-to-mail operations. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Sefas Innovation, a strategic solution provider for Bell and Howell.
In this newly created position, Lambert will oversee Bell and Howell’s Enterprise Solutions Group, which will encompass the following product lines and operations:
- ADF and Vision
- Multi-Channel Messaging and Mobile Mail
- Document Composition and Workflow Automation
- Software Sales
- Software Technical Solutions
- Professional Services
Nuance Extends Partnership with Hyland Software to Deliver Nuance eCopy ShareScan to Hyland OnBase Customers
Sept. 10, 2013 – Nuance Communications, Inc. has announced the Company partnered with Hyland Software to enable eCopy ShareScan to scan directly into Hyland Software’s OnBase enterprise content management (ECM) system, enabling healthcare organizations to optimize distributed document capture. This integration accelerates processing of patient records helping organizations achieve the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Stage 7 of the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. OnBase is the primary document management and electronic clinical capture technology in a majority of health systems that have achieved HIMSS Stage 7. With eCopy ShareScan and OnBase, these organizations improve patient care through accelerated capture and immediate access to patient information.
Nuance will showcase the eCopy ShareScan Connector for OnBase at Hyland’s 2013 OnBase Training & Technology Conference (OTTC) September 15-19 in Las Vegas. To see a demo of eCopy ShareScan scanning directly into OnBase at OTTC, please visit the Nuance booth outside the atrium. The eCopy ShareScan connector for OnBase is immediately available for implementations at Hyland customer sites. For more information or to request an evaluation contact Nuance at eCopyforOnBase@nuance.com.
Nuance’s eCopy ShareScan connected with OnBase delivers significant document capture and workflow benefits to many major vertical markets including Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Government and Education, according to a Nuance press release.
New EFI and Sharp Alliance Brings Fiery Digital Front End to Market for Sharp Pro Series
Sept. 6, 2013 – EFI has announced that it has established an agreement with Osaka, Japan-based Sharp Corp. to develop versatile, integrated Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for high-quality production printing. As a result of this new agreement, EFI will provide its Fiery DFE with Sharp Pro Series Digital Color Document Systems. These Fiery Driven production systems will make their worldwide debut September 8-12 in Chicago at North America’s largest printing trade show, Print 13, in the EFI booth, #2602. The Sharp MX-6500N and MX-7500N Pro Series products are the first in the industry to offer full control of EFI’s Fiery Command WorkStation job management interface right from the print engine operation panel. Sharp’s unique, 15.4-inch, high-resolution touch screen display serves as the primary operation panel for the Pro Series, giving operators convenient access to the Command WorkStation interface. This new EFI/Sharp integration lets operators easily manage and prepare jobs at the press and virtually eliminates the need for multiple workstations for job management. The operation panel integrates a tactile keyboard with a touchpad-pointing device for PC-like operation. The display itself has the look and feel of a large tablet with flick, tap and swipe operation. With this touch-screen operation, users can drag and drop print jobs, select print attributes and perform other actions. The tactile keyboard and touchpad offer more precise control over advanced workflow tools such as Fiery Image Enhance Visual Editor, Fiery Impose or EFI’s new Fiery JobMaster PDF-based job-preparation software.
Fiery Ticker, accessed directly from the display, gives operators control to set alerts for other operators for unattended printing and allows them to see warnings about the engine, including alerts to load media, when away from the engine. The Fiery Server MX-PE10 includes Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) support for PDF preferred printing environments. Plus, the DFE supports industry color, variable-data print and JDF standards and seamlessly integrates with EFI web-to-print and MIS solutions, third-party prepress solutions and other existing environments. The new Sharp Pro Series MX-6500N and MX-7500N Digital Color Document Systems will be available from Sharp in September 2013.
Formax Unveils FD 404A1 Air Jogger
Sept. 6, 2013 – The new Formax FD 404A1 Air Jogger replaces the discontinued FD 402A1 Air Jogger, and combines an improved ergonomic design with a contemporary color scheme, at a reduced price. With a capacity of up to 940 sheets, variable speed up to 3,000 vibrations per minute, and rugged all-metal design, it’s designed for a variety of environments from print shops to print production houses.
The Air Jogger aligns and dries printed sheets while reducing static electricity with a variable air control of up to 29,000 rpm. The V-shaped jogger tray tilts from vertical to horizontal and is designed to accommodate a variety of paper weights, in sizes up to 12” x 18”. Operator-friendly features include a foot pedal on/off switch which keeps both hands free for loading and unloading, variable speed control, and an adjustable 60-second countdown timer.
The FD 404A1 complements the Formax jogger line, which includes the FD 402P1, a single-bin paper jogger with a capacity of up to 800 sheets of 20# paper, up to 17” in length; the FD 402P3, featuring three bins to accommodate up to 1,700 sheets of 20# paper, up to 14” in length; the FD 402E2 Envelope Jogger, designed with two bins to prepare incoming mail for automated opening, or aligning checks and statement stubs for further processing; and the FD 402TA1 tabletop air jogger, which offers the same dependable features as the FD 404A1 in a compact, tabletop model.
Formax Introduces the FD 574 Cut-Sheet Cutter
Sept. 6, 2013 – Formax has introduced the FD 574 Cut-Sheet Cutter, featuring greater speed and accuracy than the discontinued FD 572, at the same price. It’s designed to handle cut sheets generated from a digital printer, and is ideal for processing checks, coupons, notices, and tickets. The FD 574 has an increased processing speed of up to 2,640 sheets per hour and enhanced cutting accuracy of +/- .5 mm. The top-loading feed tray feeds up to 500 sheets with guide rollers to prevent paper curling, new transport rollers, and controls for fine-tuning. Combined with optional perforator and center slitter units, it can cut, slit and perforate in a wide variety of configurations. Its cutting system produces precise and razor sharp edges on each piece, according to Formax.
Standard features include a user-friendly LCD control panel, six pre-programmed settings for popular paper sizes, up to 100 programmable jobs, safety interlocks, and the ability to process sheets up to 12” x 18”. Options include a slitter, perforator, and belt conveyor stacker for convenience.
Formax Presents the FD 3200 Tabletop Air-Suction Folder
Sept. 6, 2013 – Formax introduces an addition to its line of document folders, the FD 3200 Tabletop Air-Suction Folder. Fully automated, compact and quiet, it’s ideal for processing digitally printed documents in the office environment.
Air-suction feed technology is designed to handle heavy or coated stock, and helps to eliminate feed marks which may occur with friction feed systems. Instead of a traditional external compressor or air pump, the FD 3200 uses internal DC fans to produce suction, which minimizes static electricity and improves feed performance. Fan speed and air flow can be adjusted independently, using the interactive control panel and external adjustment knobs.
The FD 3200 features automatic fold settings, automatic paper size detection, a control panel with LCD display, and Optical Double Feed Detection, which provides enhanced document security. The FD 3200 is programmed with 6 common folds, C, V, Z, fold out, double parallel, and gate, and can store up to 20 custom folds in memory. With variable speed to accommodate a range of paper thicknesses, it processes up to 15,600 sheets per hour, producing crisp, accurate folds.
The FD 3200 comes standard with a cross-folding guide, a four-digit counter with batch counting capability, four fold rollers for accuracy, and a variety of document security features. An optional Side Air Kit is available to enhance feeding of heavier stock and larger sheets of paper.
Formax Upgrades its Line of FD 8804CC/SC, FD 8904CC and FD 8904B Shredders
Sept. 6, 2013 – Formax has announced upgrades to its line of commercial-grade Industrial Shredders, the FD 8804, FD 8904CC and FD 8904B, all at the same competitive pricing as before. The FD 8804CC Cross Cut and FD 8804SC Strip Cut shredders carry the same rugged features as previous models, in a contemporary new color scheme.
The FD 8904CC Cross Cut and FD 8904B Cross Cut with Baler also feature a new color scheme with additional features to enhance ease of use. The FD 8904CC includes a newly-redesigned waste bin with two side-by-side compartments. This makes the waste bin much easier to empty with two smaller canvas bags instead of one large bag. The waste bin is also easier to slide in and out of the shredder, thanks to high-quality guide rollers on both sides of the internal frame. The original single-compartment waste bin is still available as an option.
Each Formax Industrial Shredder features an easy-to-use LED control panel with Load Indicator, fully-automated features such as Auto Start/Auto Stop, Auto Reverse and Auto Cleaning, heat-treated solid-steel cutting blades, a powerful AC-geared motor and a variety of safety features. In addition, the EvenFlow Oiling System helps to keep the shredders in peak operating condition.
Print Audit Releases Print Audit 6.7.5
Sept. 4, 2013 – Print Audit, the print management company, has released a new version of its flagship print tracking software, Print Audit 6. Print Audit 6.7.5 includes several enhancements and fixes to the program’s tracking client as well as installation and configuration improvements. Print Audit 6 is a suite of print management tools used on over 600,000 workstations worldwide to uncover printing inefficiencies, enforce printing rules, and recover expenses from clients or users. Comprised of three components called Analysis, Rules and Recovery, the software can be purchased in a variety of configurations depending on the needs of an organization. For more information on the improvements in this release and to download the update, visit:http://www.printaudit.com/software-updates.asp?id=1
Konica Minolta and Komori Debut World’s First 23”x29” Digital Inkjet Press at PRINT 13
Sept. 4, 2013 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) and Komori Corporation, Inc. (Komori) have announced the KM-1/IS29 Inkjet Press will be showcased as a technology preview at Konica Minolta Booth #518 during PRINT 13 from September 8-12 at McCormick Place South in Chicago. Co-developed by both companies, the KM-1/IS29 combines Konica Minolta’s UV inkjet technology with Komori’s expertise in precision manufacturing to provide high-speed output, superior color quality, and reliable digital throughput, according to a Konica Minolta press release.
The KM-1/IS29 is a digital, UV color inkjet press that processes cut-sheet pages up to 29 inches in size. Output of 3,300 sheets per hour simplex, and 1,650 sheets per hour duplex make the KM-1/IS29 ideal for commercial printing environments where larger size cut-sheet pages are necessary and quality is important. The larger sheet size reportedly improves throughput and efficiency. The maximum page size of 23”x29” enables six-up letter page layouts, a wide variety of gang runs and easy integration with existing production workflows, making it the ideal solution for short run, variable data (VDP) and fast turnaround jobs.
Imaging on the KM-1/IS29 is supported with “inkjet head,” “ink,” and “process” technologies owned by Konica Minolta. The latest inkjet head technology enables superior image quality at 1200×1200 dpi, and the newly developed exclusive UV ink allows printing on coated or non-coated paper including standard offset paper without any pre-coating. In addition, Konica Minolta’s tried and tested process technology provides high quality, stable printing.
To support this new digital offering, Komori designed a new sheet transport system, a new cylinder configuration as well as a new sheet reversal mechanism to enable high speed two-sided printing. The KM-1/IS29 can instantly switch from single to double sided printing with no operator intervention.
Commercial availability is targeted to begin at the end of 2014. Starting country/region will be determined at a later date.
Canon to Preview “Niagara” High-Volume Sheetfed Color Inkjet Press at PRINT 13
Sept. 4, 2013 – Aiming to accelerate the printing industry’s transition from offset to high-volume digital output, Canon U.S.A. has announced “Niagara” (development name), a high-volume sheetfed color inkjet digital press. Previewing at PRINT 13 in Chicago next week, this new digital press will help consolidate sheetfed black-and-white and color workflows on to one production printing system.
Featuring a patented four-color ink system (with a planned future extension of up to six stations), Niagara-based systems will provide B3 sheetfed color inkjet printing on standard coated and uncoated offset media at anticipated production speeds of up to 3,800 duplexed B3 sheets per hour and up to 8,500 duplexed letter sheets per hour, with volumes of up to 10 million letter size images per month. The Niagara digital press will also offer integrated end-to-end digital workflow built atop the Océ PRISMA software platform, along with robust feeding, output and online finishing capabilities, managed by full process quality controls.
Canon will preview Niagara as a technology showcase at PRINT 13 (Booth #502), being held in Chicago’s McCormick Place, September 8-12. The first Niagara-based digital presses are expected to be launched by Canon in the first half of 2014.
Canon U.S.A. Integrates Enhanced Large Format Color Capabilities in its New S-Series Printers
Sept. 4, 2013 – Canon U.S.A. is set to expand its imagePROGRAF large format S-Series printers, adding the 44-inch iPF8400S and 24-inch iPF6400S printers, which will offer enhanced print management and color control capabilities, versus the previous models. The new printers are designed to aid graphic arts providers in maximizing productivity while printing their jobs, helping to ensure output is consistent and accurate. In addition, the new imagePROGRAF models boast features with the ability to help ensure color consistency of an entire fleet of iPFX400 series printers across multiple office locations and environments. With the ability to execute high-volume, reliable output, it is well-suited for print service providers and in-plant operations that receive frequent, large-quantity requests from clients with high-standards for color consistency.
“The color calibration capabilities of our newest imagePROGRAF models arm providers with an advantage in today’s highly competitive production printing market,” said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Marketing, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. “These machines are designed to excel in demanding industry segments, and we are confident that our customers will be impressed with their efficient, accurate and consistent management of high-volume print jobs enabled by the calibration capabilities and print management features included in these models.”
The Canon iPFX400S printer lineup includes the Color Calibration Management Console (CCMC), remote functionality, and scheduled color check features, that once networked, help improve access and general operation of an iPFX400S printer fleet versus the prior models, whether printers are in close proximity, reside in nearby rooms or even exist in separate buildings.
With intuitive software programs and the CCMC, the new devices can help streamline print jobs and ensure resources are used efficiently. These features further expand the capabilities of each printer and can help providers manage a diverse range of client requests, including the ability to print from one machine or a fleet of printers.
Canon’s new imagePROGRAF iPFX400S models – the iPF8400S and iPF6400S printers – are expected to be available in mid-September 2013 through Authorized Canon Dealers and Premier Partner Resellers and will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $4,995 and $2,995, respectively.
Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE) names Alonzo Greene Account Executive
Sept. 3, 2013 – Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE) has announced that Alonzo Greene of Chicago, IL has been named as an account executive, operating from the company’s downtown Chicago location. In this role, he will cultivate relationships with prospective customers, in addition to ensuring that current accounts are maintained up-to-date with new programs and technology offered by DPOE. Prior to joining DPOE, Greene was an insurance professional.
PrintFleet Announces LINK
Sept. 3, 2013 – PrintFleet Inc., a global leader in managed print software and solutions, announced today that it has launched PrintFleet LINK, a platform for system integration enabling business process automation and seamless connections with supply chain partners.
LINK provides Vision and Enterprise users a simple and elegant solution for automatic transmission of device and fleet data to distributors, as well as service and solutions providers in the LINK partnership program, according to PrintFleet. LINK reportedly reduces both the technical and contractual complexity of supply chain integrations while encouraging innovation and development of new business models that will benefit all stakeholders in the industry.
The enhanced integration capabilities available as part of the LINK program allow PrintFleet customers to achieve the benefits of vertical integration with upstream suppliers and applications providers. PrintFleet leverages the latest innovations in Web service communications to provide timely notifications of need through direct system-to-system integration or by leveraging the data enhancement and transformation capabilities of business process integration middleware.
Photizo Group Enhances Imaging Observer 360
Sept. 3, 2013 – The new and improved Imaging Observer 360 (io360) integrates the expertise of Photizo’s analyst team with delivery formats more conducive to today’s subscriber. Drawing on the combined experience of the imaging industry’s largest dedicated team of analysts, the io360 is the broadest, most comprehensive market intelligence portal in the industry, according to Photizo. Beginning September 3, the io360 will feature more in depth articles from Photizo’s analysts and will be delivered to the Photizo Website as news happens.
In addition, the new io360 Digest is a collection of articles from the previous month, laid out in an easy-to-read format designed to be taken with you wherever you go – on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Each month, subscribers can access this mobile-friendly option by downloading the current digest through a service called Issuu.
The Imaging Observer 360 combines twenty years of thoughtful, in-depth analysis of imaging companies and their products with keen insights into the rapidly evolving managed document services market.
The io360 provides a complete view of the imaging market, including hardware, supplies, services, and workflow, offering a broad industry focus. Photizo Group launched the io360 in May 2012, after the acquisition of Lyra Research enabled the firm to merge The Hard Copy Observer, The Hard Copy Supplies Journal, and the MPS Insights Journal into one platform that provides a 360-degree view of the imaging market.
For more information or to subscribe, visit http://photizogroup.com/imaging-observer-360/
DocuWare Acquires ECM vendor Westbrook Technologies, Inc.
Sept. 3, 2013 – DocuWare has announced its acquisition of Branford, CT-based Westbrook Technologies Inc. Westbrook is an ECM specialist with a strong customer and partner base in North America. The acquisition is a further step for DocuWare to substantiate its position as the leading, global ECM vendor for small and mid-sized companies, according to a company press release. In 2012 Morgan Stanley became an investor to support the company’s growth path.
Westbrook, like DocuWare, is one of the early pioneers in the market for document imaging and document management. Starting in the early 90’s with products like Imagic and Filemagic, Westbrook is now a leading provider with its Fortis and Fortis Blue solutions.
The combination of both companies adds more than 1,500 Westbrook customers to an already sizable base of over 10,000 DocuWare customers. It also expands DocuWare’s 500+ strong network of Authorized DocuWare Partners with over 40 experienced Westbrook resellers.
Westbrook Technologies, Inc. will operate as a subsidiary of DocuWare.
