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Canon U.S.A. To Showcase Its Leading Document Capture And Check Transport Solutions At The FUSION Forum & Expo

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 16:50

DALLAS, May 10, 2010 – Demonstrating its ability to improve workplace efficiency across a broad range of industries, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technologies and advanced office solutions, will showcase the precision, speed and ease-of-use of its imageFORMULA digital document scanners and check transports at FUSION 2010 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. FUSION 2010 combines The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI) Annual Forum & Expo with the International Accounts Payable Professionals (IAPP) Annual Forum & Expo, addressing the needs of professionals in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payments, as well as document automation, imaging, and management. Canon's exhibit will be located in Booth #301.

Products on display this year include:

  • imageFORMULA P-150 "Scan-tini" Personal Document Scanner: The P-150's compact size and ease-of-use allows for document capture beyond the walls of the traditional office environment. The P-150 is ideal for use by "road warriors" and office users for general-purpose distributed document scanning applications, as well as check scanning in remote deposit capture applications. Measuring 11-inches long, 3.7-inches wide, 1.6-inches high and weighing just over two pounds, the Canon P-150 redefines the minimum dimensions of a document scanner with automatic document feeder. The P-150 can scan batches at up to 15 pages-per-minute (ppm) and 30 images-per-minuteI (ipm), yet still fits easily into a briefcase. For quick use and minimal set-up, the P-150 can use electrical power via a single USB cable connected to a PC, and when first connected, will immediately launch Canon CaptureOnTouch Lite through its "Plug-and-Scan" capability.

  • imageFORMULA DR-X10C Production Scanner: Fast, durable and reliable, the DR-X10C is a robust solution for document archiving, records management and other centralized or consolidated scanning applications. Providing high-speed color scanning at up to 128 ppm / 256 ipmII and a resolution of up to 600 dpi, the DR-X10C also features Canon's Three-Step Dust Prevention system, which helps remove and protect the scanning sensors from paper dust. The DR-X10C captures a wide variety of documents, with a maximum document size of 12x39.4-inches. continue reading...

    • Introducing the Highest-Resolution Photo Image Scanner From Canon U.S.A., The CanoScan 9000F Scanner

    Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 18:48

    LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 4, 2010 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of the CanoScan 9000F Color Image Scanner featuring the highest-resolution to date for a Canon scanner product. This high-speed CCD scanner with built-in professional film scanning is ideal for consumers interested in preserving their work or family memories in a safe and easy way without sacrificing overall image quality.

    "When making the decision to purchase a color image scanner, the customer wants to ensure the images or documents being scanned can be accomplished easily while also not having to worry about whether the quality will be up-to-par," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "The addition of the new CanoScan 9000F color image scanner further solidifies Canon's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable products which satisfy the needs and wants of consumers." continue reading...

    Konica Minolta Integrates Fiery Color Profiler Suite 3.0 into Color Product Lineup

    Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 18:25

    Los Angeles - May 3, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, and EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced the newest version of Fiery® Color Profiler Suite (CPS) color management tools has been integrated into Konica Minolta's award-winning color product lineup - bringing customers a smoother workflow and greater color accuracy.

    On display at "The Power of Performance" - Konica Minolta's 2010 Business Conference and Product Expo - through May 5 in Los Angeles, CPS version 3.0 provides complete color quality control at every stage of the printing workflow with integrated color management tools. Profile making is integrated directly into the Fiery servers that power the bizhub PRO® C65hc, bizhub PRO C6501/C5501 Series and current family of bizhub® color MFPs. Reducing the time to optimize color quality while lessening the possibility for errors, CPS also provides the ability for color matching of multiple engines in a production environment.

    The latest version of CPS integrates into the Fiery server workflow, enabling automatic installation and population of printer profiles including optimized pre-sets that eliminate steps and reduce errors. New support for automated measuring instruments shortens the time to set-up an optimal color managed workflow, while enhanced tools for profile optimization and quality assurance tools for conformance to industry standards allow all customers to get the optimal output from their printers. continue reading...

    Konica Minolta to Showcase Print Controller Technologies, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, at “The Power of Performance”

    Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 18:24

    Los Angeles – May 3, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today will showcase print controllers, Powered by CREO Color Server Technology, at the company’s “The Power of Performance” Business Conference and Product Expo at the JW Marriott in L.A. Live.

    The IC-307 Print Controller, a new digital front end in the late stages of development, will be released later this year with the upcoming release of the new flagship color digital press from Konica Minolta, the bizhub PRESS® C8000.

    Geared to support Konica Minolta’s continuous strengthening of its foothold in the print production market, the new CREO Color Server is exceptional in its workflow connectivity via built-in JDF capabilities and comprehensive variable data printing (VDP) functionality. Konica Minolta’s customers will be able to integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, such as Kodak Prinergy Workflow System, Agfa:Apogee System, and others. The IC-307 Print Controller will enable print service providers to manage their offset and digital workflows from one central point, while benefitting from the renounced easy-to-use GUI.

    The well-known advanced color management tools will continue to improve print output quality and include: superior default color settings, easy color calibration, last minute color correction features, spot-color editing, and correct gradation without re-RIPing. Like its predecessors, the IC-307 Print Controller also supports all of the production printing systems’ comprehensive finishing capabilities, including the Perfect Binder Finisher with the ability print variable information on the spine. continue reading...

    Konica Minolta Previews bizhub 423 Series of Monochrome MFPs at “The Power of Performance”

    Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 18:22

    Los Angeles – May 3, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today will preview the bizhub® 423 Series of Monochrome Multifunctional Products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system) at the company’s “The Power of Performance” Business Conference and Product Expo at the JW Marriott in L.A. Live. The new systems, which include the bizhub 423, bizhub 363, bizhub 283 and bizhub 223, offer customers the cost-efficiency of monochrome MFPs with the added benefit of color scanning. With more than 1,000 new features than the predecessor series, the bizhub 423 Series is a great choice for customers requiring the level of features and functionality offered by innovative mid-range MFPs.

    Offering one of the fastest color scanning in their respective product segments, the bizhub 423 Series was designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from small businesses and workgroups all the way up to enterprise-level print fleets. End-users can choose the specific model that best meets their desired print speed needs:

    *bizhub 423: 42 pages per minute (ppm)

    *bizhub 363: 36 ppm

    *bizhub 283: 28 ppm

    *bizhub 223: 22 ppm

    All four MFPs allow users to scan documents to Email, FTP server, SMB or perform TWAIN scanning from PCs, and boost user productivity with color and monochrome scanning speeds of up to 70 originals per minute (300 dpi). Built upon the strong success of the award-winning line of bizhub MFPs, the bizhub 423 Series offers standard out-of-the-box security features such as HDD encryption, and HDD job overwrite at no additional charge. In order to protect the environment, these systems offer power consumption reduction with energy-saving operation and power-down features.

    All four MFPs allow users to scan documents to Email, FTP server, SMB or perform TWAIN scanning from PCs, and boost user productivity with color and monochrome scanning speeds of up to 70 originals per minute (300 dpi). continue reading...

    Konica Minolta Previews Newest A4 Products at “The Power of Performance”

    Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 18:21

    Los Angeles – May 3, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced plans to preview the newest A4 products at the company’s “The Power of Performance” Business Conference and Product Expo at the JW Marriott in L.A. Live. This next generation of A4 products – which includes Konica Minolta’s first color A4 MFP, the bizhub® C35 – combines full-functionality with compact design and delivers the superior performance expected from the Konica Minolta product line.

    Responding to customer demand, the bizhub C35 delivers superior color quality output and more efficient workflow capabilities at fast output speeds of up to 31 pages per minute (ppm). Featuring Konica Minolta’s proprietary Simitri® HD Color Polymerized Toner for sharper text and enhanced fine detail, as well as the full suite of PageScope® application solutions for improved overall productivity, the bizhub C35 is the perfect solution for small workgroups and new business users.

    Also being previewed are two new A4 monochrome devices – the bizhub 20 and bizhub 20P – both of which offer monochrome printing at speeds up to 32 ppm. The bizhub 20 is an all-in-one (AIO) device offering print, copy, scan and fax functionality with the added benefit of color scanning. In addition, the bizhub 20 offers advanced features such as scan-to-FTP or scan-to-Email. The bizhub 20P single function printer (SFP) features standard network capabilities and a compact design. The PostScript 3 and PCL6 emulations along with multi-platform compatibility offer convenience and versatility. Other preliminary features include true 1200x1200 dpi resolution for sharp text and detailed graphics, as well as built-in automatic duplex. continue reading...

    Controlling Print Costs with a Document Management Solution

    Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 18:08

    When considering the many costs that an organization has to expend, one of the most misunderstood is that of printing costs.

    The Gartner Group estimates that as much as 30% of organizations' print costs can be eliminated with simple technology solutions.iStock_000000368141Small

    The Business World is a rapidly changing entity, and technology helps adapt to these changes quickly and will help a company keep its competitive advantage. Paper has always been an inefficient medium for conducting business processes, and recently has become a key focus for Business Process Improvement (BPI) initiatives. So what are the main reasons for a company or organization to move towards the paperless environment?

    Below are the two main categories:

    1. Operation Efficiency and Business Process Improvement

    Using a digital repository can improve productivity. This is an obvious benefit. Any time you can reduce the time required to perform a required task, that time can be applied elsewhere. A basic online search for a customer file requires about 5 seconds. To accomplish the same information lookup with a physical file cabinet can take 10 – 25 minutes, or perhaps even days if the file is held in offsite storage. This is just for basic lookups, and not complex searches, which could take weeks if performed through the physical file system. continue reading...

    How Much is that Paper-based Office Really Costing You?

    Submitted by Web Master on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 01:37

    The dropping costs of hard drive space and the growing number of scan-enabled multifunction systems are prompting many businesses to implement Electronic Document Management Systems. 

    These systems provide searchable access to scanned information enabling better business decisions and smoother customer service interactions.  They also create a much-needed disaster recovery plan and help ensure regulatory compliance.
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    Do Something About a 6% Chunk of Your Budget

    Submitted by Web Master on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 01:33

    Recent research by InfoTrends revealed that the majority of surveyed organizations believed that they were spending 3% of their annual revenue on document-related expenses. The study found that actual overall expenditures on documents were 6% of annual revenues.

    Document costs included everything from printing and copying to the infrastructure needed to store and retrieve critical information.
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    Stop Losing Important Documents!

    Submitted by Web Master on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 01:30

    Are you constantly misplacing important business documents? Are loose papers cluttering and consuming office space?  Are you spending hours looking for specific client information and having no luck?  It’s time to adopt a document management system.
     
    Document Management for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses continue reading...