February News Bytes

Following are the big and small news stories for the month of February:

Océ JetStream 1900 Inkjet Printing System Offers Speed, Versatility and Minimal Footprint

Feb. 22 – Océ, a Canon Group company, has extended its continuous feed portfolio with the launch of the new Océ JetStream 1900 printing system. The Océ JetStream 1900 system offers a printing speed of 417 feet per minute, equivalent to just over 25,000 feet per hour, in digital full color. One of the scalable Océ JetStream Compact series of high-volume, inkjet duplex printers, the Océ JetStream 1900 system expands the range of this series from two field upgradeable speed bands of 246 and 328 feet per minute to even faster 417 feet per minute, thereby increasing productivity by more than 25 percent over earlier Compact series models, according to Océ.

For print jobs with short production windows and tight cost constraints, the performance mode of the Océ JetStream 1900 system operates at 417 feet per minute, which translates to 1,818 letter images per minute, at 600 x 480 dpi resolution and multilevel dot modulation. For top quality requirements, the premium mode enables printing at 600 x 600 dpi at 328 feet per minute or 1,428 letter images per minute.

Océ JetStream 1900 placements are planned for early 2012. Océ JetStream 1400 customers will be offered an upgrade option to the Océ JetStream 1900.

Des Plaines Office Equipment promotes Jenna Grandt to Marketing Coordinator; will also continue in role as Software Specialist

Feb. 22 – Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE), a Chicago-area provider of office equipment and document generation solutions since 1955, has announced the promotion of Jenna Grandt of Bartlett to the position of marketing coordinator. In this role, she will work to increase the growing firm’s visibility on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as taking the leadership role for the company’s monthly newsletter and ongoing blog. Her responsibilities also include e-mail marketing campaigns, particularly as they related to events that the company participates in. Recently, DPOE hosted a Technology Forum at its Elk Grove Village headquarters, and also is host for a February 2012 networking event with Greater O’Hare Association.

Grandt joined DPOE in April 2011 as a Software Specialist, and she will continue in this role in addition to her new responsibilities. In the software arena, she works with DPOE team members on Customer Management Relationship (CRM) software, and trains management and sales representatives in its use. She additionally reviews and tests other software programs that the company may use, facilitating between IT, management and sales.

One of Grandt’s most recent accomplishments was overseeing the re-design of the company’s Website, www.dpoe.com, and coordinating their web presence with other marketing efforts.

Top North American School Districts Choose Print Audit

Feb. 22 – Print Audit, the print management company, has become the print management provider of choice among North American school districts. By student population, one third of the Top 50 North American school districts now use Print Audit 6 to track and control their printing costs, according to the company.

With many school districts facing spending cuts, more are turning to print management solutions in order to help them reduce waste among students and staff. Print Audit 6 gives educational facilities a number of cost cutting options. For example, many K-12 schools use the software to encourage students to become more eco-friendly and cost conscience by limiting how many pages they can print in a semester. Schools can also enforce printing Rules such as requiring large jobs to be sent to the most efficient printing devices.

Print Audit 6 has become a popular choice among school districts due to its small software footprint and flexible tracking options. Because Print Audit 6 is client-based and priced by the number of workstations being tracked, not by the number of users, schools can use the system to control printing from an unlimited number of students and staff members at an affordable price.

Clark-Shawnee Local Schools of Ohio found their printing was reduced by 56 percent after installing Print Audit 6. “After using 180,000 sheets of paper the first week of school, I decided it was time to monitor the printing in our relatively small district of approximately 2,500 students and 150 teachers,” says Chuck Wickline, the network administrator for Clark-Shawnee. “The same time a year later, after providing Print Audit feedback reports to administration on individual department and teacher usage, our consumption went down to 80,000 sheets.”

Visit the following page to learn more about Print Audit 6’s benefits for educational facilities:

www.printaudit.com/education.asp

Konica Minolta’s EnvisionIT for Healthcare Solution Provides Secure Document Capture and Workflow Solutions with NSi AutoStore for Medical Documents

Feb. 21 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced the addition of NSi AutoStore for medical documents, software that streamlines document capture and workflow for healthcare organizations. This integrated solution is another example of how Konica Minolta is executing on its EnvisionIT strategy for healthcare. NSi AutoStore for medical documents, available on Konica Minolta’s bizhub MFPs provides healthcare administrators the ability to press a single button on the control panel of a bizhub MFP and automatically scan prescriptions to pharmacies or directly to electronic medical record applications. This advanced capability results in the reduction of transmission errors, lowers costs, and assists healthcare facilities in providing more timely and efficient services to their patients, according to Konica Minolta. 

Panasonic KV-S1065C Scanner

Panasonic Debuts Next-Gen ‘Image Capture Plus’ Workgroup Scanner

Feb. 20 – Panasonic System Communications Company of North America has announced the release of the KV-S1065C, a workgroup scanner incorporating Panasonic’s proprietary Active Double-Feed Prevention, LED scanning illumination, advanced image processing, and Image Capture Plus technologies.

Features include independently rotating rollers and Panasonic’s proprietary Active Double-Feed Protection system to minimize paper skewing and to prevent double-feeding; automatic-output speed reduction for short documents; mixed paper and hard-card scanning; as well as ultrasonic detection of non-standard documents, such as envelopes, and documents with attached “sticky notes.” In addition, when a scanned image is missing due to an inadvertently folded corner (dog-ear) or a document that is extremely skewed, the Dog-Ear Detection function automatically and temporarily stops the scanning.

Imaging features incorporate an energy-saving LED scanning-section illumination array, Automatic Image Emphasis for text- and line-sharpening, and auto brightness and contrast optimization of scanned images – even on documents with varied paper and text colors.`                                                                                         

The KV-S1065C ships with Panasonic’s latest Image Capture Plus software package. Image Capture Plus automates a host of traditionally time-consuming multi-step tasks – such as rotation of documents loaded into the paper feeder in different directions. With Image Capture Plus, users can directly scan documents into editable OCR text, or scan them as PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and bitmap files, then automatically save them into specific folders. Text-searchable PDF and PDF/A files can also be generated in a simple one-step process..  

Panasonic’s KV-1065 will be shipping end of March.

Panasonic UF-5500 Named BERTL Best

Feb. 16 – Panasonic System Communications Company of North America has announced that it has received a 2011 Business Equipment Research and Test Laboratories, Inc. BERTL’s Best Award for the PanaFax UF-5500 multifunction laser fax/scanner, a high-speed, high-output unit ideal for small to mid-sized healthcare, corporate and public-service back offices. Designating the UF-5500 the “Best Segment 2 A4 Desktop Multifunction Laser Machine” in its 16^th Annual Awards competition, BERTL evaluators praised its “intuitive user interface, reliable operation, high-capacity document memory (480 page max.) and excellent overall performance.”

In addition to its user friendliness, durability, 24ppm printing, and three-second-per-page scanningperformance, BERTL cited the Panafax UF-5500 for its:

•  Ability to scan in new documents while receiving or transmitting
• Job Build technology for assembling multiple batches of scanned-in documents into a single transmission
• Direct Dial Re-entry, Direct Dial Blocking and On-Screen Address Confirmation outgoing scan protection technologies 

Sharp Announces Alliance with Agiliant

Feb. 16 – Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has announced a new strategic alliance and technology standardization agreement with Agiliant, Inc., the master managed services provider behind the Agiliant Affiliate Network (AAN). The relationship positions Sharp’s imaging and technology products as a standard brand of the MITOS (Managed Information Technology and Output Services) solution marketed and delivered by Agiliant and across the entire AAN.

The AAN consists of leading independent service providers nationwide, exclusively licensed to market MITOS, an integration of Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Network Services (MNS) delivered as a single, coordinated managed services solution for businesses of all sizes.

“Sharp’s leadership in developing advanced enterprise technology makes this alliance a tremendous value to Agiliant and the AAN as a standard product platform and an important foundation from which we will continue to evolve and enhance MITOS,” says Gary Stevens, CEO, Agiliant.

AAN members will gain access to Sharp products, as well as all benefits of the program collaboratively developed by Sharp and Agiliant. Agiliant is now able to further enhance its ability to scale and evolve MITOS to provide its Affiliates a comprehensive imaging technology platform in conjunction with other select IT products and services. This collaboration will allow Sharp’s independent dealer network to capitalize on convergence of managed print and managed IT services, with a streamlined program for entry into the AAN.

Dealer Marketing Systems Announces Social Media Marketing Boot Camps for Dealers

Feb. 15 – Dealer Marketing Systems has announced the launch of the industry’s first Social Media Boot Camp for dealers. The first event will be on April 17, 2012 before the ITEX Show (www.itexshow.com). The boot camps will equip dealer owners, marketing managers and sales managers to deploy effective social media strategies on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Google+ to generate leads, communicate with their clients and develop their brand personality.  The one-day boot camp will be very practical and include a list of strategies that dealers can immediately deploy.  The seminar will also include a boiler-plate policies and procedures manual that dealers can use to set guidelines for social media usage. The seminar will be taught by Corey Smith, author of the book, “Do It Right, A CEO’s Guide to Web Strategy.”  Smith combines his expertise in web marketing with 10 years of experience in the office equipment industry, making him the perfect person to host this event.

Based on the response to this first boot camp, Dealer Marketing Systems plans to offer this event at various locations around the country in the year to come so that multiple people from each dealership can be trained. Dealers can register for the event on the ITEX site or at http://itexsocialmedia.eventbrite.com.  Tickets are $395 for the first attendee and $195 for additional attendees from the same dealership.

Dealer Marketing Systems provides Web marketing services to office equipment dealers and managed services providers.  Services include Website design, search engine optimization, and social media marketing.  Learn more at www.DealerMarketingSystems.com.

InoTec Scanners Certified for Papervision Capture

Feb. 14 – Matthew McCabe, vice president of business development for The Crowley Company, reports that InoTec high performance scanners have recently been certified for Digitech Systems’ software product PaperVision Capture. The certification is valid for InoTec models 4×1, 4×2, 4×3 and 51x.

“This is an important step in furthering the credibility and proving the efficiency of InoTec scanners, which are utilized worldwide and beginning to gain a significant foothold in North American markets,” says McCabe. The Crowley Company is the exclusive North American distributor of InoTec products.

“The combination of InoTec’s high performance scanners and PaperVision Capture software provides users with an efficient world-class solution for document capture,” explains Sean Morris, sales director, Digitech Systems. Peter Schnautz, CEO of InoTec GmbH, notes the importance of the certification to InoTec’s expansion into North America. “Cintas Document Management, a BPO in the Netherlands, was the first to employ this total solution to its scanning services. The success of this project gives us a strong case study for BPOs, VARs and integrators around the world. PaperVision Capture is a highly scalable and flexible system for data capture and document indexing with a very attractive cost-performance ratio. It pairs well with InoTec’s already reliable and efficient document digitization features.”

InoTec document scanners are designed for 24/7 volume and use. According to The Crowley Company, the units stand out because of their rugged construction and ease of handling in both operation and maintenance. The company adds that the option to include PaperVision Capture is just one more feature that makes the InoTec models, which are ISIS and TWAIN driven, a competitive choice for document digitization and records management.

DocuLex Offers Cloud Document Management for Automotive Dealers

Feb. 14 – DocuLex, Inc. has announced that its offering of the DocuLex Archive Studio Document Management Software Suite to enable customer file protection and authorized document access for the automotive industry. Archive Studio will provide the safe and secure environment that is required by the Safeguards Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the FTC Privacy Rule and the Disposal Rule, according to the company. The Privacy Rule applies to car dealers who:

• Extend credit to someone (for example, through a retail installment contract) in connection with the purchase of a car for personal, family or household use
• Arrange for someone to finance or lease a car for personal, family or household use
• Provide financial advice or counseling to individuals

Penalties for non-compliance of the Safeguard and Privacy Rule can result in fines up to $ 10,000 per violation for officers and directors personally liable, and for the financial institution liable, penalties up to $ 100,000 per violation. The Archive Studio Document Management Software Suite automates many business functions in the automotive industry, such as managing client or vendor files, employee records, accounting files, proof of delivery and parts orders. Other documents that must be maintained include service orders, written remarks from the mechanics and warranty work performed.

For additional information on DocuLex Archive Studio, and to access an online self-guided demonstration, click here.

DocuWare CONNECT to Outlook: Storing and Searching E-mail Made Simple Seamless Integration of DocuWare and Outlook

February 14 – Central to DocuWare’s presence at CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, March 6-10 is the Document Management Solution specialist’s latest version of DocuWare 5.1c(SP1). Highlights include the new module, DocuWare CONNECT to Outlook. This tool helps users fulfill their retention requirements for email directly out of the familiar Outlook environment. Searching in DocuWare using this new tool is equally simple, offering significantly more search options than Outlook’s regular search functionality.

DocuWare CONNECT to Outlook is designed to help users easily manage e-mail. Users can archive e-mail along with attachments directly out of the Microsoft application and into one central document pool. Depending on the configuration, email can then be automatically deleted or checked and left in a mailbox – with or without the attachment. Messages can be archived in DOC, RTF, PDF or PDF/A formats as well as in their original format (MSG), while attachments are stored in their original formats.

Searches are also easily conducted from within the Microsoft environment using quick search, according to DocuWare. A user can set the criteria, for example, to search for all e-mail that was sent by the same sender in the last quarter. DocuWare significantly enhances the search capability offered in Outlook. Configuration of this new module is handled in Web Client settings and may be adjusted by an administrator or users themselves.

All Covered Acquires Service Assurance

Feb. 14 – All Covered, a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. has acquired Service Assurance, a Managed IT outsourcing company based in Memphis, Tennessee. With the addition of Service Assurance, All Covered expands its presence with a broad and talented group of professionals along with a diverse list of clients.

“Service Assurance’s core values align nicely with All Covered’s vision to provide comprehensive national coverage for Managed IT Services that offers immediate business value and unmatched customer support,” says Todd Croteau, president of All Covered. “Small- and medium-sized businesses around the country can count on All Covered and Konica Minolta to deliver consistent and reliable Managed IT Services to improve business productivity.”

Since 1989, Service Assurance has been providing businesses with strategic IT planning, 24×7 help desk support, remote backup management, cloud services, email and security management. As the largest regional technology support and Managed IT Services provider in the Mid-South, Service Assurance is a leader in working with organizations to streamline IT operations. It is recognized as a top managed services provider and appeared on the MSPmentor 100 list for 2011.

EFI Fiery Technology and Konica Minolta Digital Press are Perfect Match for Demanding Production Environments

Feb. 13 – EFI and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. have announced that Fiery technology is powering the Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C8000 Color Digital Press, providing the highest processing power available for demanding production printing environments that have complex files, dynamic variable data jobs and heavy workloads. The blazing fast Fiery IC-3600 server comes bundled with EFI’s most advanced job preparation workflow tools to maximize productivity and throughput.

The Fiery IC-3600 offers an open, flexible and scalable variable data printing solution, supporting all leading VDP formats including PPML 2.2 and VPS 1.5. Fiery technology optimizes PDF and PS to guarantee printing at engine rate speeds, and works with all leading variable data print (VDP) composition software for seamless VDP workflows.

Fiery servers are a great fit with EFI’s market-leading portfolio of print MIS and workflow solutions, including PrintSmith, Pace, Radius and Monarch management systems and the EFI Digital StoreFront web-to-print platform, according to EFI.

The Fiery Command WorkStation 5.3 job management solution and user interface centralizes the entire print workflow, connecting to all Fiery servers on the network. Command WorkStation (CWS) reduces operator mistakes and waste, while shortening learning curves with an intuitive and flexible drag & drop operation. The Fiery Image Enhance Visual Editor (IEVE), a feature of CWS 5.3, allows editing and optimizing of each image in a job without the need for the operator to go back to the native design file, saving time and reducing costs.

Available standard on the bizhub Press C8000, Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition provides expert users with professional tools for managing color, proofing and controlling workflow. The solution meets the color requirements of demanding customers and ensures accurate and repeatable color every time by letting operators have total control of color output quality.

Comprehensive imposition and composition tools come standard in Fiery SeeQuence Suite. Fiery SeeQuence Impose and Fiery SeeQuence Compose shorten job preparation times and last minute corrections by enabling users to do all document impo­sition, composition, and content editing with one intuitive user interface. A 3D preview capability further reduces waste by allowing operators to see exactly how the job will print on the digital press.

This offering is available now through Konica Minolta Direct and authorized dealers.

Katun Introduces Performance Color Toners for Konica Minolta bizhubs

Feb. 8 – Katun Corporation has introduced Katun Performance color toners for use in Konica Minolta Bizhub C200 & C353-series digital copier/printers. The addition of these color toners reaffirms Katun’s commitment to providing a comprehensive color product offering for Konica Minolta dealers – helping them improve profitability on their most important color machine populations, now and in the future, according to Katun.

As with all Katun Performance toners, these toners have been thoroughly tested to ensure complete forward and reverse compatibility with Konica Minolta toners, repots Katun. The company adds that end-users can easily install these toner cartridges before, alongside and/or after OEM toner has been used, without degradation of print/copy quality.

EFI Fiery Technology and New Konica Minolta MFPs Bring Mobile Printing and Productivity-Boosting Tools to Office Workgroups

Feb. 7 – EFI  and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. have launched the Fiery IC-414 controller for the new Konica Minolta bizhub C754/C654 MFPs, bringing office workgroups high-quality color, automated workflows, and productivity-boosting tools. Based on the latest Fiery System 10e platform, the controller delivers fully finished documents faster than ever before and offers multiple ways for mobile device users to print from their smartphones and tablets.

The Fiery controller and bizhub MFP combination enables workgroups to increase productivity and produce more professional-looking documents in-house with easy to use tools, such as the Fiery VUE visual print application, according to EFI. It allows users to interact with a document on-screen in 3D to sculpt and preview exactly how the finished piece will look, saving time and reducing waste and costs. Integration and support of the bizhub C754/C654 finishing devices and advanced tab printing reportedly increases productivity and further simplifies the creation of finished documents such as booklets.

With the recent explosion of smartphones and tablets, now more than ever, mobile workers need to be able to access and print their documents whether from their desktop computer or mobile device. With this launch, the Fiery controller provides a built-in mobile print option for no additional cost, enabling users to print directly via Wi-Fi from their iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch applications to a Fiery-driven printer. The Fiery controller automatically discovers and presents users with choices of Fiery-driven printers and print options. The EFI Fiery IC-414 can be ordered now from Konica Minolta.

Konica Minolta Rolls Out 75-ppm Color MFP

Feb. 7 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. has launched the bizhub C754/C654 Color Multifunctional Products (MFP – print, copy, fax and scan all in one system) featuring the Konica Minolta INFO-Palette design, a new touch screen interface allowing more advanced accessibility than ever before. The bizhub C754/C654 Series features a broad range of new applications and software to enhance its productivity, coupled with fast speeds and superior color quality output.

A 9-inch color touch screen with enhanced resolution for print preview options, the INFO-Palette design on the new bizhub C754/C654 Series has an intuitive “touch & swipe” interface that works as easily as today’s fastest mobile devices, according to Konica Minolta. With output speeds of up to 60 ppm color/75 ppm black and white on the bizhub C754, and 60 ppm color/65 ppm black and white on the bizhub C654, this new series can produce customized, full-color content in-house and on-demand. For professional settings such as healthcare, legal and education applications, the bizhub C754/654 Series enables high- speed scanning, scan-to-folder capability and seamless integration with industry-standard software for scanning and converting records to electronic forms. The bizhub C754/C654 series also includes standard dual scanning, powerful finishing options, flexible paper handling and spectacular high-impact color, making it ideal for high-volume document applications of all types.

The bizhub C754/C654 series offers enhanced security via Konica Minolta’s bizhub SECURE and other advanced options including Biometric Authentication and HID Proximity Cards for protecting sensitive documents.

Print Audit Launches New Business Model for Print Management

Feb. 1 – Print Audit has followed up its best revenue month ever with the launch of a disruptive new business model. In the past, print management solution sales have greatly benefited end-user organizations and software vendors but they have put little into the pocket of the office equipment provider. Print Audit is changing that with the launch of Print Audit Premier.

Print Audit Premier is a new subscription plan that gives dealers access to all of Print Audit’s products for one low monthly fee. Premier subscribers will receive access to an exclusive Web portal which will help track the programs three brand promises which are to help dealers win new customers, keep current customers, and make a lot of money, according to Print Audit.

The subscription program is disruptive in that it greatly increases office equipment dealers’ profit margins on print management solution sales. With the program, dealers can charge their customers for Print Audit’s software under a per page or device model, while only paying a fixed cost to Print Audit. This means that the dealer’s profits go up with every customer they sell to.

Print Audit’s statistics show that 80 percent of MPS and equipment deals are won using device and user assessment tools. Premier provides a full array of print management tools that can be used to uncover more sales opportunities, truly manage printing in any environment, lower print costs and add value to the dealers machines in field.

Dealers interested in signing up or learning about Premier can visit: www.printaudit.com/mps1
 

Epson Unveils New Wide-Format WorkForce Printers

Feb. 1 – Epson America has expanded its line-up of business-class printing solutions with the introduction of three new WorkForce wide-format products. The WorkForce WF-7520 and WF-7510 all-in-ones and WorkForce WF-7010 single function inkjet printer deliver, according to Epson, the world’s fastest single- and double-sided print speeds in their class, high productivity features and brilliant quality prints. Engineered to accommodate everyday and specialty printing, the all-in-one models offer 13 x 19-inch printing and 11 x 17-inch scanning capabilities.

According to Epson the WorkForce wide-format printer line is ideal for small businesses such as architecture firms, engineers and other creative business professionals that require large-format printing, superior dependability, performance and speed. All three models deliver single- and double-sided prints at speeds ranging from 15 ISO ppm black and 8.0 ISO ppm color single-sided; 7.8 ISO ppm black and 5.2 ISO ppm color two-sided. Epson says the all-in-ones are the only devices in their class to offer both 13 x 19-inch printing and an 11 x 17-inch scan bed.

The all-in-ones also offer Epson Connect for printing on the go. With Epson Connect, mobile device users can print Web pages, photos, documents, and e-mail attachments directly from tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices.

The WorkForce WF-7010 ($199.99), the new WorkForce WF-7510 ($249.99) and WorkForce WF-7520 ($299.99) will be available in early February through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide, mail order, PC manufacturers, the Internet, select channel distributors and Epson’s own retail site, www.epsonstore.com

Ricoh Announces The Next Chapter Event

Feb. 1 – Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC has announced its first-ever, books-driven, invitational event—“The Next Chapter”—aimed to bridge the gap between publishers and book manufacturers by addressing the challenging business issues facing the market. This gathering will tout a line-up of keynote speakers recognized throughout the print, publishing and manufacturing industries. The Next Chapter, being held March 6-8 in Boulder, CO, will feature the unveiling of survey results exploring the industry’s prospects, expert roundtable sessions, and much more content designed to help improve and enhance the future of publishing no matter the channel.

Speakers will discuss hot topics, trends and challenges the book market is facing relative to print, e-delivery and workflow. Key issues such as learning how to survive declining print runs, thriving with new applications and identifying growth opportunities will make up this inaugural agenda. Industry evangelists will also be on hand to discuss how the increased demand of digital print-on-demand (POD) book production has impacted the market and provide insight on how to not just survive the changes, but use them to get ahead.

Nuance Presents eCopy Legal Solution Pack

Feb. 1 – Nuance Communications, Inc. introduces the eCopy Legal Solution Pack, a document scanning and workflow solution that enables law firms to automate their paper-to-digital workflows. The results are fast, accurate and economical privilege reviews and document production, as well as increased compliance with matter-centric document management policies, according to Nuance.

An add-on to the Nuance eCopy ShareScan Suite, the eCopy Legal Solution Pack is the fastest way for law firms to utilize their multi-function printers (MFPs) to automate the preparation of paper documents for electronic discovery, e-filing and firm-wide knowledge management.

 The eCopy Legal Solution Pack includes:

– Batch Scanning for e-Discovery, e-Filling & Litigation Support: Using barcode cover sheets, convert batches of documents to PDF and automatically name, index, Bates number and organize into logical folder structures.

– Scan and Redact: Apply redactions as documents are scanned and sent to users’ desktops.

– Connect to Matter-Centric DMS: Convert paper documents to logically named, searchable PDF files and store in client/matter folders in one of the following supported document management systems: Autonomy iManage, OpenText eDOCS DM, OpenText LiveLink, Microsoft SharePoint or EMC Documentum.

– Document Workflow Assessment: A customized report that identifies specific areas where the law firm can further optimize their document processes.

The SRP of the eCopy Legal Solution Pack is $1,600 and requires eCopy ShareScan Suite v5.  For additional information please visit www.eCopy.com or call (800) 443-7077.

Lexmark Intros OfficeEdge Series MFPs

Feb. 1 – Lexmark International, Inc. has introduced the OfficeEdge Series of MFPs. These MFPs are built upon Lexmark’s new business inkjet platform and engineered with enterprise-caliber components to deliver the long-lasting, reliable performance of a laser with the color quality and affordability of an inkjet, according to the company. Designed for small workgroups within the enterprise and small to medium-sized businesses, Lexmark’s OfficeEdge Series includes two new models equipped with business-class features and laser-quality color printing at a 50 percent lower cost1.

The Lexmark OfficeEdge Series integrates seamlessly into most business IT environments, making them enterprise friendly for IT administrators tasked with implementing and overseeing the MFPs, according to Lexmark. Support for PCL and PostScript through the Lexmark Universal Print Driver increases enterprise compatibility, and monitoring and administering multiple devices from a central location are also simplified through the Embedded Web Server and award-winning fleet management tool Markvision Enterprise.

The Lexmark Office Edge Pro5500 and OfficeEdge Pro4000 color MFPs output at up to 21 ppm in black and 14 ppm in color, what Lexmark says is the fastest time to first page compared to laser devices in its class. Additionally, the Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 has a single-pass, duplex, automatic document feeder with a capacity of up to 50 sheets to save users time by simultaneously scanning both sides of documents, while accommodating a variety of paper sizes up to 8.5 inches x 14 inches.

Lexmark notes that the print quality on these devices makes a lasting impression with vivid colors, dark black text and higher resistance to water and smearing, made possible by Lexmark’s new pigment-based Vizix Pro ink formula.

The intuitive 4.3-inch color touch screen on the Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 reportedly provides an easy to navigate menu and access to Lexmark’s productivity-enhancing SmartSolutions, downloadable software applications designed to help businesses save time and money by streamlining everyday tasks and common workflows. For enhanced efficiency, Lexmark is introducing 12 new Multifunction Workflows that execute multiple tasks through the simple press of a button, such as ‘E-Mail & Save to Network’ and ‘Copy, E-mail & Save to Computer.’ The new multifunction workflows for the Lexmark OfficeEdge Series will be available this quarter via Lexmark’s SmartSolutions site.

Tablets, smartphones and cloud-based technology are changing the way SMBs and enterprises manage their day-to-day activities. For those on the go, Lexmark’s OfficeEdge Series is compatible with the Lexmark Mobile Printing App, which is designed for Android and Apple iOS smartphones and tablets5, allowing users to print on demand from virtually anywhere.

Xerox Offers Suite of Cloud Services

Feb. 1 – Small-and mid-sized businesses seeking cloud services previously only available to global corporations can now transform their business operations using a new suite of cloud services from Xerox Corporation. The services will be sold through Xerox’s value-added resellers  and include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for midrangeand Intel systems; Cloud Backup; and Disaster Recovery services. Xerox’s business cloud services ensure that a company’s applications, data and IT platforms are secure. These services also manage workload demand and are priced to serve SMBs that have annual revenue of $10 million to $250 million.

Ricoh Expands eDiscovery Capabilities for Legal Market

Feb. 1 – Ricoh Americas Corporation has announced that it is expanding its eDiscovery capabilities for corporate counsel and supporting law firms. The company is offering early case assessment (ECA) and hosted review software, both supported in Ricoh’s state-of-the-art data center. Through a new agreement with Digital Reef, Ricoh clients will experience improvements in high-capacity processing performance and new ECA tools that feature a portal where clients can increase review efficiency by reducing the number of relevant documents prior to conducting a costly linear review. Through a second new investment with kCura, clients gain access to Relativity – the Web-based eDiscovery platform for review, analysis and production. Relativity’s advantages include its scalability, flexibility and ease of use. Users can create and automate custom review workflows, make use of a complete set of text analytics capabilities including computer-assisted review, and can build applications within the software to manage and search all types of case-related data and information.