Feb 01, 2012 London, UK – Canon today announced the launch of three new affordable All-In-One models ideal for the home office environment; the PIXMA MX375, PIXMA MX435 and PIXMA MX515. Replacing the PIXMA MX360, PIXMA MX410 and PIXMA MX420, the new compact models feature Wi-Fi connectivity(1) for easy scanning, copying, faxing and printing, fast printing speeds and new XL cartridges for reduced printing costs. The PIXMA MX515 also features a Dual Function Panel, 6.2cm colour TFT display and Auto Duplex printing.

Connected Devices

The new MX435 and MX515 printers include a number of connectivity options to offer users greater flexibility in terms of where and how they print. Built-in Wi-Fi means that documents and photos can be printed from anywhere covered by a wireless network. AirPrint is supported, enabling direct printing from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. AirPrint allows users to wirelessly print photos, e-mails, Web pages and other documents without the need to install device drivers, saving time and enabling a seamless user experience. An Ethernet connection on the MX515, also makes it possible to share the print and scanning functionalities of the printer with multiple PCs. continue reading...

By Jamie Bsales, Senior Product Editor, Solutions, February 1, 2012

While there was no shortage of new and improved hardware on display at the Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. 2012 Business Conference & Expo reseller event held earlier this month in Las Vegas, it was solutions offerings that took center stage. Literally. Occupying the middle of the expansive tradeshow floor set up in one of the Bellagio’s ballrooms was a circular display divided into four areas, each designed to resemble a real-world locale—medical center, law office, classroom and library—addressed by various Konica Minolta and third-party partner offerings.

The tradeshow, general session and individual breakout sessions also highlighted software and services aimed at vertical markets and general business customers alike. Chief among the offerings: EnvisionIT-branded solutions for key vertical markets, managed IT services opportunities through Konica Minolta’s All Covered subsidiary, and an expanded managed print services portfolio in the form of an enterprise-class Konica Minolta Optimized Print Services (OPS) platform. continue reading...

For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta Business Solutions has won Buyers Laboratory LLC’s (BLI’s) most coveted award—A3 MFP Line of the Year. Once each year, Buyers Lab, the leading global provider of information and testing services to the digital imaging industry, acknowledges the vendors whose product lines are determined to be the best overall in their respective categories based on the cumulative results of models tested in BLI’s rigorous two-month laboratory evaluation. By assessing reliability, image quality, ease of use, productivity and a range of other criteria, the tests reveal the products that deliver customers the best value and most trouble-free performance. Also considered are the breadth of the vendor’s line and the vendor’s ability to provide quality products suitable to a broad spectrum of customer needs, from low-volume to high-volume.

“The Konica Minolta line continues to impress, currently including 14 A3 “Pick” winners—more than any other MFP vendor,” said George Mikolay, senior product editor, A3/Copier MFPs. “It’s a remarkable achievement that among all 14 ‘Pick’ winners, not a single malfunction occurred,” said BLI Managing Editor Daria Hoffman, pointing out that the only service required was for routine scheduled preventive maintenance. “When all currently available tested A3 models are considered, Konica Minolta has the best reliability record of all eligible vendors, proving that it offers the quality buyers consider more important than any other.” continue reading...

Jan 24, 2012 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that over 130 Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6300 large format printers are now up and running in the Digital Photo Centers of Fred Meyer stores in the Northwest region of the United States. With these printers, consumers will be able to print high-quality, poster-sized print collages of memorable moments to be displayed for all to see.

"Fred Meyer Stores is known for its long-standing commitment to providing customers with exceptional products and we are excited that they have made the decision to utilize our award-winning imagePROGRAF models to fulfill the printing needs of their customers," said Richard Reamer, director, Large Format Product Division, Business Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. continue reading...