Levi Ray & Shoup (LRS) is announcing a new line of hardware and software designed for pull printing and secure document printing, the MFPsecure family, which will support print-output devices from a variety of hardware vendors. With pull printing, the user submits the job, and then can enable printing at any enabled printer/MFP by authenticating […]
Penovia LLC Sues Host of Printer/MFP Companies for ’221 Printer-Monitoring Patent
Earlier this week, patent-holding company Penovia LLC filed patent-infringement claims against a host of printer/MFP companies, alleging infringement of the U.S. ‘221 Patent, “Office Machine Monitoring Device.” Following are the companies Penovia is suing: Ricoh U.S.A., Xerox, Samsung Electronics America, Brother International, Canon U.S.A., Epson America, Lexmark International, and OKI Data Americas. Penovia filed the […]
Ricoh and Xerox File Petition to Make ’426 Scan-to-eMail-and-Network Patent Invalid
In what will be welcome news for many, Ricoh Americas and Xerox Corporation today issued a joint statement announcing that they’ve filed a Petition for Inter Partes Review of U.S. Patent No. 7, 986,426 (“the ’426 patent”) at the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). The ’426 patent has become the subject of an aggressive patent licensing campaign […]
Xerox’s Burns Discusses Company’s Progress in Services Business
At the annual Xerox shareholder meeting held May 21st, Xerox CEO and Chairman Ursula Burns discussed the company’s financial position, its progress in evolving to a services-led, technology-driven company and the steps Xerox is taking to capitalize on growth opportunities. In her address to shareholders, Burns reflected on the last year and said, “2012 was a year of alignment: […]
New Xerox DocuMate 4700 Scans up to 11″X17″ Originals, Can be Linked to Xerox ADF Scanners
Xerox is introducing a new desktop document scanner, the DocuMate 4700 an A3-size flatbed scanner with a built-in USB port that allows it to be used as a stand-alone device or serve as a flatbed option for any Xerox DocuMate DriverPLUS ADF scanner. Xerox says the design of the DocuMate 4700 – which is flatbed-platen […]
Xerox Ignite Software Automates Test Grading in Education Sector
Xerox has previewed new Web-based software, called Ignite, for automating the scoring of tests in education. While existing test-grading systems are able to tabulate results for tests that are completed by students checking off bubbles, Ignite is said to be able to decipher and score handwriting. According to Xerox, by adding meaning to student-made marks, Ignite […]
Xerox Named Leader in Managed Print Services Market by Quocirca
Xerox was named the leader in worldwide managed print services (MPS) market for the fourth consecutive year by market-research firm Quocirca, which released a report detailing its findings on May 8th. The report cites Xerox’s lead due to continued expansion and investment in its MPS platform and the unrivaled geographical depth, breadth, and consistency of its offering in […]
Fuji Xerox Australia Launches Memjet-Based DocuWide C842 Wide-Format Printer
Fuji Xerox Australia is launching the Memjet-based DocuWide C842, calling it the fastest wide-format printer currently available in the market, with print speeds rated at up to 152.4 mm per second, and with printing on media up to 1,067 mm (42″) wide. The DocuWide C842 is designed for applications in design, advertising, manufacturing, construction, engineering, […]
Xerox Introduces XMPie Variable-Data Printing Software and Phaser 7800 Color-Printer Bundle
Xerox introduced a new graphic-arts offering bundle that includes variable-data printing software and a Xerox Phaser 7800 Color Printer. The Phaser 7800 is a 45/45-ppm desktop color laser printer series that starts at $4,299. The variable-data printing software, called uDirect Studio LE, is from Xerox’s XMPie division and enables users to print different forms of data on a document – […]
Ringdale Enhances its FollowMe Embedded for Xerox
Ringdale, a provider of secure document-output management solutions, has announced what it’s calling a significant enhancement to its FollowMe Embedded for Xerox’s Extensible Interface Platform (EIP) open-development platform. The enhancement enables the FollowMe Embedded client to use the FollowMe USB attached identification (ID) card readers in supported Xerox EIP-enabled MFPs, without requiring additional controller hardware. […]
Xerox Total Revenue Down Three Percent for 1st Quarter, but Services Revenue up Four Percent
For its first quarter, Xerox reported total revenues of $5.4 billion, down 3 percent, but revenue from the company’s services business was up 4 percent, and now represents 55 percent of total revenue. Earnings per share were 23 cents, while adjusted earnings per share of 27 cents, which includes a 2-cent benefit from a reserve […]
Fiery Controller Available for Xerox’s New WorkCentre 7800 MFPs
Electronics for Imaging (EFI) is introducing a new Fiery Network Controller for Xerox’s new WorkCentre 7830/7835/7845/7855 color MFPs that incorporate Xerox’s new ConnectKey platform. According to EFI, this digital front end, which is available from Xerox, delivers ready-to-use documents faster than ever before with high-quality print output. The Fiery DFE excels at producing color-critical office […]
Nuance Scan to Cloud Powering Xerox’s New ConnectKey Share to Cloud
Nuance Communications today announced that the Nuance Scan to Cloud server-less capture, conversion and document-routing technology is powering the Xerox ConnectKey Share to Cloud solution. Nuance software enables users of the Xerox Extensible Interface Platform (EIP)-enabled MFPs to route scanned documents to a multitude of today’s most popular cloud-based document storage and sharing services, including […]
Xerox Launches Color 8250 Dry-Ink Production Printer
Xerox is introducing a new dry-ink, cut-sheet color production printing system developed from Xerox iGen production-printing technology, the Color 8250 Production system. Xerox is targeting the system at color transactional variable-data printing, and cites reserach from Infotrends that tranactional variable-data printing volumes are expected to achieve unprecedented growth at an annual rate of 25 percent between […]
Xerox’s Global Imaging Systems Acquires One of Southeast’s Largest Dealers
Xerox’s Global Imaging Systems has acquired Florida-based Zeno Office Solutions, Inc., one of the southeast’s largest and fastest growing providers of print and IT solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. “We continue to expand our network of locally based companies with a proven track record of delivering world-class customer service, and helping clients simplify their work processes,” commented […]
Buy Xerox-Brand Printer Supplies and Get Gift Cards, Books, Travel Rewards, and More
In an industry first, Xerox has launched a Genuine Xerox Rewards program that rewards customers for purchasing Xerox OEM printer and MFP supplies. Under the program, customers earn points for purchasing Xerox supplies such as toner cartridges and ink, and then can redeem points for gift cards, downloadable music, movies, books, travel, Xerox equipment and more – over three million […]
Next-Generation Xerox iGen4 Diamond Edition Adds Easier Job Setup
Xerox has launched the next generation of its iGen commercial-printing family with the new iGen4 Diamond Edition, which it says provides easier print-job setup and faster production times. Designed for producing brochures,catalogs, magazines, direct-mail pieces, and other output, the iGen4 Diamond Edition also features found on the Xerox iGen 150 Press, including a 26″ stacker and color maintenance. […]










