Wirth Consulting is pleased to announce a comprehensive new test report – likely the first of its kind – that summarizes the results of exhaustive testing of inkjet printers equipped with CISS (Continuous Ink Supply System). CISS is an inking system that consists of a large external refillable ink supply that may or may not […]
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Top News for the Week of 3/3/2014 – Ricoh A3 Color MFPs, Kodak Alaris, More
Products Ricoh is shipping new A3 color MFPs with cloud connectivity and smartphone apps. On the “old-school paper side” of things, they also feature also a new optional staple-less document finisher that binds pages together without using staples – a good idea, and something that’ll make them attractive in education – besides the mobile printing […]
Staples to Shutter 255 Office-Supply Stores Across North America
Staples – the largest office-supply chain in the United States – reports that it’ll be closing 255 stores North America by 2015, posting declines in profits and revenue for its fourth quarter. “With nearly half of our sales generated online today, we’re meeting the changing needs of business customers and taking aggressive action to reduce […]
Canon and Ricoh to Provide Keynotes at Upcoming Inkjet Summit
nGage Events report that the Inkjet Summit 2014 will be held April 7-9 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The event is organized by nGage Events, a provider of hosted events, and partner Printing Impressions. The Inkjet Summit is an invitation-only, hosted event designed for senior managers and business executives […]
Lexmark Cracks Down on Toner-Cartridge Patent Infringers at Remax Tradeshow
MicroScope reports that Lexmark International recently backed a raid at the Remax Paperworld exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany. Lexmark, along with German authorities and several other vendors seized toner cartridges that were being shown at the Remax trade show, which showcases printer and imaging supplies such as toner cartridges. The raid was led by 10 customs agents who […]
New Kodak Alaris Departmental Document Scanners for Fighting ‘Storm’ of Paper Documents
Kodak Alaris is rolling out new document scanners, designed in particular for insurance companies, government agencies, and healthcare facilities facing a a constant “storm” of paper documents that must be scanned and integrated into business processes. Kodak Alaris – previously known as Kodak Document Imaging before it was acquired by the U.K. Kodak Pension Plan in […]
New Ricoh A3 Color Multifunctionals Feature Cloud Connectivity, Smartphone Apps, Staple-less Finisher
Ricoh Americas is shipping two new color A3 MFPs, the MP C2003 ($6,890 MSRP) and MP C2503 ($9,330 MSRP), which are rated at up to 20 and 25 ppm respectively, and feature a wide range of cloud and mobility services. Through the home screen or optional Smart Operation Panel, the MFPs connect to Ricoh’s Integrated Cloud […]
Lantronix xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition for Android and Chromebook Printing Now Available
Lantronix today announced the worldwide availability of its new xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition mobile-printing device ($149.95 MSRP). The xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition enables a user’s supported printers to print using cloud-print technology from Android OS mobile devices, as well as any device running Google’s Chrome browser and Chrome operating system (ChromeOS). It essentially makes USB- […]
Latest Version of DocuWare, Version 6.5, Focuses on Ease of Use
A year after launching Version 6, DocuWare is releasing its next version, 6.5, of this completely Web-based document-management solution. This latest version features a simplified user-interface that DocuWare says makes working with the system easier than before. The Web Client is now also completely based on HTML 5, which offers enhanced performance. DocuWare says it […]
3D Printer Maker Stratasys Reports Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter
One of the leaders in the 3D-printing market, Stratasys, reported record revenue for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. The company, which markets both professional and consumer 3D printers and services, generated 62 percent revenue growth in the fourth quarter versus the fourth quarter of last year, driven, it says, by strong demand across all […]
Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, and Xerox Sued by Patent-Holding Firm
Marathon Patent Group, a patent-licensing company, reports that its subsidiary, CyberFone Systems, LLC (“CyberFone”), has filed four patent-infringement lawsuits in the United States Eastern District Court of Texas against Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, and Xerox. CyberFone is asserting infringements relating to U.S. Patent 6,044,382. The complaints allege that the printer companies have infringed, and continue […]
Ricoh Expands Presence in Turkey with Second Acquisition
Ricoh Company of Japan reports that it’s expanding its presence in Turkey with a second acquisition, as Ricoh Turkey Baski Cozumleri Limited Sirketi (Ricoh Turkey) and Ofisteknik A.S. and Ofisteknik LTD. (Ofisteknik) have signed an agreement for Ricoh Turkey to acquires portions of Ofisteknik’s business and assets. The agreement is now pending the approval of the […]
New Cloud-Based Color-Calibration Profiles from Canon Solutions
Canon Solutions America, part of Canon U.S.A., is releasing a cloud-based color-calibration profiling solution for Canon’s family of imagePRESS digital presses designed for commercial printers. Canon says the new COLORlynx solution leverages ORIS color calibration and certification software to create Calibration Profiles for imagePRESS digital presses. It also says this U.S. release marks the first […]
What is HP Doing In 3D Printing? An Inverview with Martin Fink
(From HP Next blog) We’ve all seen futuristic movies where replicators make anything on command. But you might have also seen the real-life video of an amputee duck being fitted with a 3D-printed prosthetic foot. So, the question becomes, what is the line between sci-fi and reality? Industry Analyst firm Gartner, in their 2013 Hype Cycle for […]
Indian Hardcopy-Peripheral Market Static in 2013
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), Hardcopy Peripherals (HCP)* market in India declined by 0.1% year-on-year in CY2013 and stood at 3.2 million units. “Both consumer and commercial markets were weak in the first half of 2013, but with the help of aggressive consumer and commercial marketing and couple of bulk Government orders, overall shipments […]
Top News for the Week of 2/24/2014 – Good Quarter for HP, New Solutions for Healthcare, More
Solutions At the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference that’s dedicated to healthcare IT and was held this week in Orlando, Florida, several imaging vendors showcased new and existing solutions for making the capture, distribution, storage, and retrieval of healthcare records into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems more efficient and less error-prone. Konica […]
3D Systems Enters Partnership with Hasbro to Develop and Market 3D Printers for Children
On February 14th, 3D Systems and childrens’ toy company Hasbro reported a new partnership under which they will co-develop products powered by 3D printing for children and their families. The partnership combines Hasbro’s well-known portfolio of consumer brands, extensive expertise in children’s toys, and retail reach with 3D Systems’ portfolio of 3D printing products, platforms, and perceptual […]
New Canon SE Series imagePROGRAF Large-Format Printers Start at $2,495
Canon U.S.A. is introducing large-format inkjet color printers designed for the poster and infographics markets, the SE Series imagePROGRAF family. Consisting of the six-color 44″ iPF8400SE Printer and 24″ iPF6400SE Printer, Canon says the SE Series offers a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for on-the-spot in-house printing in retail, education, and government. Output Quality Canon says its […]
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Project CISS Test Report and Videos! Continuous Ink-Supply System Inkjet Printers – How do They Stack Up?
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Top News for the Week of 3/3/2014 – Ricoh A3 Color MFPs, Kodak Alaris, More
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Staples to Shutter 255 Office-Supply Stores Across North America
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Canon and Ricoh to Provide Keynotes at Upcoming Inkjet Summit
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Lexmark Cracks Down on Toner-Cartridge Patent Infringers at Remax Tradeshow
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New Kodak Alaris Departmental Document Scanners for Fighting ‘Storm’ of Paper Documents
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New Ricoh A3 Color Multifunctionals Feature Cloud Connectivity, Smartphone Apps, Staple-less Finisher
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Lantronix xPrintServer – Cloud Print Edition for Android and Chromebook Printing Now Available
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Latest Version of DocuWare, Version 6.5, Focuses on Ease of Use
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3D Printer Maker Stratasys Reports Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter
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Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, and Xerox Sued by Patent-Holding Firm
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Ricoh Expands Presence in Turkey with Second Acquisition
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New Cloud-Based Color-Calibration Profiles from Canon Solutions
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What is HP Doing In 3D Printing? An Inverview with Martin Fink
- Indian Hardcopy-Peripheral Market Static in 2013
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Top News for the Week of 2/24/2014 – Good Quarter for HP, New Solutions for Healthcare, More
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3D Systems Enters Partnership with Hasbro to Develop and Market 3D Printers for Children
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New Canon SE Series imagePROGRAF Large-Format Printers Start at $2,495
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