PrintFleet Announces Strategic Alliance with Preton
Aug. 14 2014 – PrintFleet Inc. has announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Preton, a provider of toner optimization and user metric solutions.
“We are extremely pleased about working with Preton to offer our customers a joint solution enabling them to not only manage their devices but to also enjoy a view of their clients’ user environment,” stated Chris McFarlane, CEO, PrintFleet, “This alliance is consistent with our commitment of continual improvement of our solutions while staying true to enabling our customer and partners to choose other great businesses with whom to work.”
The PrintFleet and Preton solution will initially focus on ease of use by facilitating device and user information displayed in a single user interface. Subsequent stages could include a common installer, enhanced reporting, and in depth toner optimization leading to greater profits and more proactive consumable management.
“By combining of capabilities of Preton and PrintFleet we will be able to provide Dealers with new cost management capabilities that bring value to customers, offer differentiated services and maintain margins in the increasingly competitive Managed Print market” said Ori Eizenberg, CEO, Preton.
Sharp Grows A4 Color Lineup with New Desktop MFP
Aug. 12, 2014 – Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today released the new MX-C301W desktop color MFP, offering outstanding color output combined with flexible workflow capabilities, all in a compact footprint that fits on a small desk. In addition to copy/print/scan/fax capabilities, standard features include wireless connectivity, Adobe® PostScript® 3™ printing and a 7” diagonal touch-screen control panel.
This advanced addition to the Sharp compact desktop series offers a true multitasking controller with a 30 ppm print engine, enabling businesses to speed through copy/print/scan/fax operations. This new desktop model also supports the Sharp OSA® platform that simplifies integration with partner network applications and the Sharp Cloud Portal Office document storage/sharing service. Compatibility with the Sharpdesk® Mobile free app enables simplified scanning and printing from smartphones and tablets.
The MX-C301W is equipped with standard security features including Security Sockets Layer (SSL) Encryption, confidential printing, secure fax and advanced encryption standard (AES) 256-bit encryption. Additionally, the MX-C301W is able to erase the temporary memory on its hard drive by overwriting encrypted data up to seven times, as well as an end-of-lease feature to overwrite all data.
The Sharp MX-C301W desktop color MFP is available for purchase or lease beginning August 12, 2014.
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RISO Releases One-Step Mailing Solution
Aug. 12, 2014 – RISO, Inc. announced the release of the industry’s first in-line full color inkjet cut-sheet Print-to-Mail Solution. A RISO ComColor 9150 or 7150 printer, in combination with the new Wrapping Envelope Finisher, automatically personalizes documents and envelopes, then addresses, folds and assembles them into a completed, sealed mailpiece – at rates of up to 2,200 completed pieces (single page insert) of mail every hour. Using this compact, self-contained system, documents that require either automated or manual folding and inserting can be easily printed, inserted and post office ready with basically the click of a mouse.
The RISO In-line Print-to-Mail Solution offers single-pass, variable data mail production which meets the security, speed, and quality needs of a wide range of business, educational or religious institutions that mail static or personalized (variable data) printed communications.
“With the introduction of the RISO In-line Print-to-Mail Solution, digital service providers can easily and efficiently convert an 8’ x 12’ area of floor space into an in-house white paper factory / mail center,” notes Richard Mattina, Associate Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, RISO, Inc. “Users can now produce colorful and personalized mail projects of virtually any volume, with a drastic reduction in time and direct labor costs. It’s a revenue stream just waiting to happen.”
• Secure and Confidential Printing: The RISO In-line Print to Mail Solution eliminates the need for barcoding and intelligent inserters. Printing insert and envelope at the same time, it increases mailpiece integrity, reduces operator intervention and processing errors, and minimizes risk due to errors subject to regulations like HIPAA/SOX/GLBA in Healthcare, Insurance, and Finance industries.
• Automatically Print, Fold, Insert, and Seal: Up to five tri-folded letter-sized pages or three quad-folded legal-sized pages (20 lb. bond) can be wrapped and sealed in a single pass, producing a professionally finished mail piece.
• Professional Productivity: At speeds up to 2,220 (single page insert) mail pieces printed, fully wrapped and sealed per hour, the RISO In-line Print-to-Mail Solution is ideal for all production environments.
• Cost Savings: The system provides low-cost color on both envelope and inserts to maximize cost savings of each mail run. Users can take advantage of all the postal discounts through the integration of address hygiene and pre-sort, CASS/PAVE Certified Mailing software.
• Space & Power Savings: This automated RISO system’s small footprint easily fits into tight mailrooms, mail centers and print shops. Additionally, the system does not require a dedicated line, nor HVAC considerations as it utilizes a standard wall outlet and does not generate heat as most toner-based systems do.
• World’s Fastest Full Color Cut Sheet Ink Printer: When using the 9150 print engine that can be configured with the Envelope Wrapper, users also benefit from the ability to output up to 150 pages per minute of full color variable data output.
BTA East to Host Grand Slam Sept. 15-16 in Baltimore
Aug. 12, 2014 – On Sept. 15-16, 2014, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA; www.bta.org) East district will host its annual Grand Slam event at the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. The educational and networking event, open to dealers from across the country, is all about providing you the insight, guidance and tools you need to help ensure your dealership remains your market’s premier resource for office technology and services.
The event will feature a keynote workshop by Scott Maccabe, president and CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. There will also be five additional educational sessions presented by industry leaders, a dealer panel focused on diversification strategies and a manufacturer panel focused on navigating a changing office landscape.
Dealers will be able to participate in networking events that will allow them to connect with their peers, including a welcoming reception on Sept. 15, and a Toronto Blue Jays versus Baltimore Orioles baseball game on Sept. 16. In addition, there will be time to visit with 25-plus exhibiting sponsors, many of which will hold drawings for great prizes during the event. Dealer attendees can also enter on site for a chance to win one of five $100 American Express gift cards from BTA East and enter the BTA District Event Sweepstakes.
Grand Slam begins at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, with an opportunity for dealers to meet in groups of three with exhibiting sponsors until 2:30 p.m. (and earn up to $120 cash back). At 2:45 p.m., the educational program will get underway with Maccabe’s keynote address, “Growing Dealer Revenue in the ‘Less-Print’ Era.” Following the keynote, Ken Staubitz of BEI Services will moderate the dealer panel, “What is Your Diversification Strategy?” The panel will feature representatives from three dealerships that have excelled in new business ventures: Cindi Gondek of ACT Group, Cromwell, Conn.; Mike McCurdy of Integrated Technologies Inc., Twin Falls, Idaho; and David Scibetta of Copier Fax Business Technologies Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. Following the dealer panel, the welcoming reception will be held until 7 p.m., giving attendees time to network with peers and exhibiting sponsors.
Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, followed by opening comments and the vendor panel, “Navigating a Changing Office Landscape.” The vendor panel, moderated by Robert Palmer of BPO Media, will focus on what dealers should do to drive further success in a changing market. Panelists will include Dennis Amorosano of Canon U.S.A., Phil Boatman of Lexmark International and James Buck of OKI Data Americas. Additional educational sessions and lunch will follow the panel. After lunch, the final educational sessions will be held, followed by closing comments and prize drawings. Several extended breaks will take place during the day to give attendees time to network with peers and exhibiting sponsors. At 7 p.m., attendees will travel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the Blue Jays versus Orioles baseball game.
In addition to the keynote and panels, the Grand Slam educational sessions will be: “The Shifting Office Technology Industry,” with Robert Palmer of BPO Research/BPO Media; “3D — The New Wild West of Printing,” with Mark Mathews of Airwolf3D; “Benchmarked Sales & The Future of Selling Excellence,” with Steve Rolla of Pros Elite Group; “Five New Ideas Using Technology to Secure Net New C-Level Meetings,” with Kate Kingston of Kingston Training Group; and “Service Delivery Structure: What Works and Why?” with Ken Staubitz of BEI Services.
BTA members receive 2-for-1 registration to Grand Slam. BTA member dealer registration (with baseball game ticket) is $199, which includes the Monday and Tuesday educational sessions, Monday welcoming reception, and Tuesday breakfast and lunch. BTA member registration without a baseball game ticket is $169, and also includes a second registration. Non-member registration with a baseball game ticket is $249. Non-member registration without a baseball game ticket is $219.
For more information, including full session descriptions and the registration form for the event, visit http://www.bta.org/BTAEastEvent.
MaxxVault Releases Second Generation Salesorce Connector
Aug 12, 2014 – MaxVault LLC, the creator of MaxxVault Enterprise and MaxxCloud, the platforms for Electronic Document Management and Workflow, has announced the release of its second generation Salesforce Connector, enabling industry-leading document and management capabilities to be seamlessly integrated with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) products.
Salesforce was created to automate the process of working with your prospect and customer data, but not necessarily to support high document volume or high storage requirements. Too often, companies max out their file storage capacity faster than expected or resort to storing those documents outside of their Salesforce environment, which is neither efficient nor productive. Connecting MaxxVault to Salesforce allows clients to create and access documents directly from within the Salesforce environment with an unlimited capacity to store those documents as well as all of the unstructured data that is vital to doing business.
Salesforce is one of the most popular CRM products in the world, with over 55,000 corporate customers, and 1.5 million individual subscribers. Salesforce has also been positioned in the Leader Quadrant of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation eight years running. MaxxVault became a Salesforce ISV Application Partner to show their commitment to supporting the ever-growing number of customers using Salesforce and create one of the best Cloud-based EDM solutions in the business.
“We give clients a streamlined EDMS product that focuses on integration with the applications they are using daily, such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics Suite of products. This leads to a much shorter sales cycle as the core document management and workflow features are accessible directly from the application they are using,” said Bruce Malyon, founder and CEO of MaxxVault LLC. “Also, allowing partners and clients to have input on product direction is one key factor to the continued growth of MaxxVault, and LDI and Liquidnet have been indispensable in the development of our latest Salesforce Connector.”
Metrofuser Announces Dynamic Interface for Greater Remanufactured Fuser and Printer Reliability
Aug. 8th, 2014 – Metrofuser has announced automation that promises to push the reliability of the company’s remanufactured fusers and printers to greater levels. The technology behind the dynamic interface is similar to what is used in the banking and financial industry and allows unparalleled visibility, according to Metrofuser. The system records change events and graphically overlays the event on the warranty rates of the fusers and printers. This allows the company to track corrective actions and spot trends faster. The data is collected across all departments so changes to packaging, production processes and components can be better communicated and quantified.
“Critical introspection is a cornerstone to Metrofuser remanufacturing, this technology will allow greater insight.” says Chief Operating Officer William DeMuth “Thousands of hours in research and development have gone into the implementation of the Event Horizon system and the last obstacles to its full capabilities were cleared this summer.” said DeMuth “We are excited about unleashing its full potential.”
Metrofuser remanufactures and distributes laser printer parts, remanufactured printers and offers service training for HP, Lexmark and Canon brands. Multipoint distribution and same-day shipping allows delivery of their products in 1-2 day ground to 80 percent of the largest metropolitan areas. For more information, visit http://www.metrofuser.com.
Katun Introduces New Toners for Use in Toshiba e-STUDIO 555/855 and Sharp MX-2310 Applications
Aug. 6, 2014 – Katun Corporation has introduced Katun Performance toner for use in Toshiba e-Studio 555/855 and Katun Performance black toner for use in Sharp MX-2310/3111U copiers and printers. The introduction of these new products further expands Katun’s comprehensive offering of high-quality, cost-saving products, according to a company press announcement.
Other new product introductions include three Media Sciences toners for use in HP LaserJet P3005, HP LaserJet Enterprise M601, and HP LaserJet Pro P1102 machines, each providing OEM-equivalent yields, image quality, and overall performance at a fraction of the cost of the OEM toner. Additional products being launched are the Katun Performance color drum unit for use in Konica Minolta bizhub C224/C284/C364/C454/C554-series applications, Katun Performance universal waste toner container for use in Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 951-series and PRESS 1052-series machines, and Katun Performance universal OPC drum for use in Toshiba e-Studio 2050C-series and 2555C-series MFPs.
Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or email, or via the Katun Online Catalogue – the one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts. Customers can access the Katun Online Catalogue or find Katun customer service contact information at www.katun.com.
