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Xerox Mobile Print Solution Allows Procter and Gamble to Print from Smartphones

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:09:22 +0000

Employees at household goods company Procter & Gamble will soon be able to print e-mails, presentations and other business documents directly from their smartphones, according to a press release from printer vendor Xerox.

At the company’s Goldmine event today, P&G unveiled Xerox’s new mobile print solution as part of its Enterprise Print Services (EPS) strategy. The company said through EPS, P&G can simplify and digitize its global printing infrastructure by consolidating devices and controlling how and when documents are printed.

Using any smartphone device, employees can send documents to a secure server or cloud. Documents are held in the cloud until the employee walks up to any printer in the network and enters a code to release the prints.

The mobile print solution is the first result of the Xerox and P&G Innovation Council, created to explore future work and technology trends and to design solutions that will benefit the P&G business. Mobile print supports P&G’s “Give Back 500 Million Minutes” program by reducing time employees spend on print and output-related issues.

“We have more than 20,000 employees using mobile devices, so taking the hassle out of working on the road is also going to boost employee satisfaction and efficiency,” explained Filippo Passerini, P&G’s president of global business services and chief information officer. “Xerox’s mobile print capability keeps printing easy and secure—maintaining our agile global workforce and protecting P&G’s brand and intellectual property at the same time.”

The mobile print solution builds on the EPS platform, allowing employees to print without downloading software, mapping to a printer or booting up their laptops. Developed with customers like P&G, mobile print is the newest addition to Xerox EPS, a platform organized to address an organization’s entire print infrastructure.

According to research firm IDC’s recent managed print services MarketScape report, companies considering mobile print services should look at the breadth of a vendor’s offerings and the strategic direction for future services. The report found a well-executed MPS program can slash costs up to 30 percent, increase productivity and improve environmental sustainability.

“The mobile print capability is an example of how Xerox is extending the value of managed print services for our clients and empowering them with innovative services that benefit their core business,” said Stephen Cronin, president of Xerox Global Services. “Our comprehensive approach delivers the future of printing—cost-effective, productive, environmentally sustainable and mobile.”

Via: eweek.com

Xerox Launches Monochrome Laser MFP

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:07:42 +0000

Xerox has introduced the WorkCentre 3550, a monochrome laser multifunction printer. The 3550 can print at up to 35 ppm and is geared to small- to medium-sized businesses.

Features include standard duplex printing and a 50-page duplex automatic document feeder (ADF). The 3550 has a standard paper capacity of 550 sheets, with optional expanded paper capacity of up to a total of 1,050 sheets; it takes a maximum paper size of 8.5-by-14 inches and has a 14-inch platen for scanning. It has a maximum optical print resolution of 600 dpi.

Among the 3550′s other printing features are secure print, which keeps documents from printing until users provide a PIN code to release the job; print-from and scan-to USB thumb drive functionality on the front of the MFP. Scanning and faxing features include network scan to PC, scan-to-e-mail, and fax-forward-to-fax/e-mail. It can also scan to include scan to FTP and SMB sites, USB memory device, and scan directly to applications including optical character recognition (OCR).

The WorkCentre 3550 is available immediately and starts at a list price of $1,099.

Via: pcmag.com

Xerox Managed Printing Boosts California Schools

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:05:42 +0000

The Rialto Unified School District signed on for imaging solutions specialist Xerox’s Enterprise Print Services in a plan to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in document-related costs. Using Xerox’s print governance feature, the newest addition to the company’s managed print services (MPS) portfolio, Rialto said it hopes to increase savings to nearly half a million dollars by better managing print across its 25 buildings in California.

Rialto’s five-year EPS contract will bring multiple print budgets and output devices, like printers, copiers and fax machines under Xerox management. Using print governance, Rialto will implement automated, rules-based settings that help staff make smarter printing decisions. For example, when a teacher hits print on a 250-page document, a notification appears advising them that the print job would cost less if sent to the school’s print center instead of a printer in the main office. Xerox said print governance means Rialto could set budget guidelines for teachers and departments, better empowering school district employees to manage printing costs during the school year.

“With stretched budgets and staff we can’t be doing what others can do more efficiently and more cost-effectively,” said the school’s deputy superintendent, Joseph Davis. “As a strategic partner, Xerox is solving our business problems so we can stay focused on educating our 27,000 students – and saving valuable budget dollars that can now be redirected to student programs and employee retention.”

Xerox’s EPS plan manages all elements of an organization’s print infrastructure, from the office to the in-house print center to the virtual workplace. The services are designed to improve environmental sustainability, protect valuable information and support regulatory compliance, improve device availability and increase employee satisfaction and accelerate business innovation through automated workflows.

At school sites, onsite Xerox document advisers will also help the district further environmental initiatives by capturing existing paper records and converting them to digital documents using Xerox DocuShare, a content management solution that allows information to be shared and stored online. John Kelly, Xerox’s president of the North American global document outsourcing division, said the public sector is discovering the MPS opportunity. “Schools, universities, counties and state governments are reaping the cost savings and efficiency benefits of letting us manage print for them while they focus on their core business,” he said.

Via: eweek.com

Lexmark Announces Monochrome Laser Printer X204N

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:18 +0000

Recently launched compact, professional 4-in-1 monochrome laser MFP, Lexmark X204N offers high-quality laser printing, copying and scanning and also features standalone fax.

It includes features such as scan to e-mail—whereby documents can be scanned and directly e-mailed from the device—30-page automatic document feeder, PC-free copying, and output speeds of 24 ppm. It comes with a 266MHz processor and 64MB memory.

Lexmark X204N is distributed by Cyberstar Infocom and includes 1-year onsite solid service guarantee.

“The Lexmark X204N printer simplifies work with user-friendly tools and exceptional accessibility right out of the box, from hassle-free setup and intuitive operation to convenient front-loading supplies and straight forward maintenance,” said Raj Rathi, Managing Director, Cyberstar Infocom. “Its features like scan to mail and 30-page automatic document feeder makes it easy for consumers to scan, copy, e-mail or fax multi-page documents anywhere, geographically.”

Via: crn.in

Xaar Says H1 Revenues Ahead Of Last Year – Quick Facts

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:37:05 +0000

(RTTNews) – Inkjet printing technology group Xaar plc (XAR.L) Tuesday said revenues for the first half of 2010 were ahead of the same period last year. In addition, sales of the group’s Platform 1 products have remained relatively stable, and demand for Platform 3 products has continued to increase significantly.

Xaar noted that net cash and cash equivalents at June 30 were around GBP 8.2 million, after around GBP 2.8 million of capital expenditure and GBP 0.9 million of dividends paid, while last year’s net cash and cash equivalents were GBP 10.3 million.

Result for the six months is expected to be announced on August 18.

Via: stockmarketsreview.com

All-in-One Inkjet Printers

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:34:53 +0000

Group Test Much like the trend for mobile phones to have cameras, inkjet printers with scanners seems to be the norm these days. With all the models on test producing photo quality prints yet costing less than £150, you might think you’re getting something for nothing. Of course, along with the scanner doubling as a colour photocopier – and with some models you get a fax too – it’s all a ruse to get you to use more ink.

Certainly, inkjet printers have become more efficient with their ink consumption over the years, but little has changed regarding the cost of consumables since it was noted that champagne is a good deal cheaper than printer ink. Indeed, the reasons for choosing an inkjet over a colour laser are examined in the Buyer’s Guide, as total cost of ownership is something that really to be needs to be weighed up with your intended printing tasks in mind.

Absent from this group test is Samsung, but that’s simply because the company has dropped out of the inkjet market, preferring to focus on producing laser printers instead. As you’ll see, even at this price point there’s some very healthy competition in the inkjet market and plenty of features to choose from.

Brother MFC-490CW
Canon Pixma MX350
Epson Stylus SX610FW
HP Officejet 6500
Kodak ESP 7
Lexmark Intuition S505

Which of these models – if any – will win a Reg Hardware Recommended and Editor’s Choice awards? Find out when you review the results of our tests and read our conclusions at the end of the round-up.

Via: reghardware.com

Tested: Six Student-Friendly Multifunction Printers Under $100

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:31:45 +0000

Not every student needs a printer nowadays, but if you do, an all-in-one, or multifunction, model can be the perfect choice, especially if you’ll be living in cramped quarters come September. It saves space by combining three or four devices into one. (By definition, an all-in-one printer takes the place of a printer and a scanner, as well as providing photocopier and, sometimes, fax functions.) Most students won’t care much about faxing, but the other three functions can come in mighty handy come study crunch-time. Plus, prices on these models have been dropping rapidly of late, making these multifunction printers (also often called “MFPs”) more attractive to those on scholastic (read: limited) budgets. As a matter of fact, none of the printers here will cost you more than $100.

We looked at six all-in-one models based on inkjet technology, which provides the ability to print in black-and-white or color. They not only provide the expected print functionality, but they also let you pack away your space-hogging scanner, and they can serve in a pinch when you need the occasional photocopy, too. (Bear in mind, though, that no MFP is a great substitute for a real photocopier if you’re copying more than a few pages. So don’t expect to rely on the copy function too heavily.) One thing to note, however: If you know you’ll need to print lots of long monochrome documents (such as lengthy research papers that are light on graphics), an inexpensive laser printer is going to be a better choice for you. It won’t be able to print in color, but the print speeds will be a lot faster, and the cost per page will be a lot lower.

Limitations aside, though, you don’t have to empty your (or your parents’) bank account to bring one of these models home, and that’s what matters most. Indeed, some of these models are so inexpensive that, if you can spare the space, you might want to buy one of these and a laser. For example, you can pick up the Epson Stylus NX515 for just around $50. It features excellent print quality and versatile connectivity, and it’s super-easy to operate. If you’re looking for a higher-end unit, the HP Photosmart Plus features a cool touch-screen LCD, inexpensive consumables, and outstanding photo-print quality. Finally, if you’re looking to make color prints on the cheap (say, of artwork, or of digital images for a photography course), take a look at the Kodak ESP 3250, which uses relatively inexpensive ink and media to produce excellent-quality photos.

Whatever your scholastic needs are, check out all of our recommendations. You’re very likely to find one that fits you.

Via: computershopper.com

Lexon Technologies (LEXO.OB) Inks Deal to Merge with INKTEK America Inc.

Ink Cartridges — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:30:40 +0000

Lexon Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of recycles toner for laser printers, fax and multi-function copiers, today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent with INTEK America Inc., a manufacturer of energy efficient paper shredders and toner cartridges and various other “eco-friendly” products under the GoECOlife™ brand.

Per the agreement, INTEK shareholders will receive newly issued shares of Lexon, representing an 80 percent ownership over the combined entity, over which INTEK will assume operating and managerial control.

INTEK is a large-scale manufacturer/distributor of consumer branded products. The company distributes the products through big box retail and dealer channels in the United States, Europe and Asia, with plans to target Australia and New Zealand.

INTEK introduced the first commercial and personal “green” paper shredders under the GoECOlife™ brand. The company’s GoECOlife™ remanufactured toner cartridge line is scheduled to launch in the next two months, followed by several additional products currently in development or pending throughout 2011.

Via: ibtimes.com

Philippines: Epson Launches Toner/Ink Collection Campaign

Ink Cartridges — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:03:49 +0000

Epson Philippines Corporation has announced its initiatives towards fulfilling the goal of reducing 90% CO2 emissions in its operations, as the company sets out to motivate its partners and consumers to also make a choice in protecting the environment.

The launch activity, done in cooperation with SM Supermalls, commenced with a photo exhibit featuring the Epson PRO, a group of distinguished photographers and graphic designers who expressed their concern for the environment through their art work. The photo exhibit entitled “The Choice to Change: Green Inspiring Blue”, showcases the Epson PRO vision of climate change to inspire everyone to act now. The photo exhibit will be showcased at SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Cebu and SM Davao.

As a sales office, Epson Philippines has also launched the Epson Toner & Ink Cartridge Collection and Recycling Campaign, an expansion of internal efforts that the company has already undertaken in the past 3 years. The campaign sets to motivate Epson partners and consumers towards proper disposal of Epson ink cartridges to benefit the eco-system.

The launch of the Epson Toner & Ink Cartridge Collection and Recycling program will start off with the generous support of SM Malls. Recycling bins for Epson toner and ink cartridges will be situated in SM Cyberzones of select SM malls, so the end-users can conveniently drop off their used cartridges for proper disposal. A total of ten (10) drop-off locations will be announced this year.

To ensure that the collection will be sustainable and efficient, Epson Philippines is currently finalizing talks with its partners, distributors and retailers for additional drop-off and collection points. The recycling loop will be done in cooperation with Epson Precision Philippines, Inc. or EPPI, Epson’s manufacturing office located in Lipa City, Batangas.

Globally, Epson is the world’s first manufacturer to publicly declare its commitment to eliminate ozone-deleting CFCs in 1988. Since then, the company and all its subsidiaries all over the world have continued to apply compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies to reduce environmental impacts and improve eco-performance in every stage of the product lifecycle—from design and manufacture through to transport, use and recycling.

This commitment to the environment was summarized in June 2008, when Epson officially announced its Environmental Vision 2050, which encourages everyone to share responsibility for reducing environmental impacts. The primary action that Epson has undertaken globally under its environmental policy is to reduce CO2 emissions by 90% across the lifecycle of all products and services by the year 2050. Also, as a member of the ecosystem, Epson has vowed to continue to work towards restoring and protecting biodiversity together with local communities.

Via: mb.com.ph

HP and Google Present Cloud Printing

Ink Cartridges — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:01:31 +0000

Tired of having all your stuff out there in the cloud? Now HP says you can print it out to any printer you want with the HP ePrint Center. Cleverly mixing in something actually makes HP money (printer sales) with cloud computing, HP will sell you a “Web-connected printer” — signing up for their online service gets you the ability to print when you are away.

It’s unclear how many Web-connected printers people are expected to buy, if they will be strategically scattering them at various locations in their daily lives, or if some sort of underground “print clouds” will emerge with “public printers,” “private printers” and maybe even “hybrid printers.”

Rumor has it HP used its purchase of Palm and Palm’s webOS to power the printers, which, naturally, have “apps” and can do things like browse the Web. Grumpy IT pros may say this certainly does not look like a secure improvement over a network printer and they already knew how to email documents to their printers, since HP has made that possible for about 20 years.Google Cloud Print, however, hasn’t made it off the ground yet, despite being the exact same idea. That may have something to do with HP selling printers as well as software and services and Google not doing so, but we cannot be entirely sure.

Via: searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com