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Canon Europe Launches Three Powerful High Quality PIXMA All-In-Ones

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...

Canon Europe Launches New Affordable Web-enabled All-In-One – PIXMA MG4150

Feb 01, 2012 London, UK – Canon today announces a new compact, web-enabled, All-in-One printer packed with clever features to suit students or families looking for an affordable, quality printer with the latest web features. The PIXMA MG4150 comes in a stylish black design with enhanced functionality and connectivity features to make printing from smartphones and tablets easier than ever before.

MG4150 also features duplex printing functionality and environmentally responsible design features, as well as a range of smart software to enable users to get the most out of their printed documents and photos.

Connect and Share

Thanks to integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, the MG4150 can scan and copy from virtually anywhere in the home.  With Canon’s Easy Photo-Print App, PC-free printing and scanning and wireless mobile printing from iOS™ or Android™ devices is also quick and easy. With direct access to the cloud, users can even print their favourite photos stored on online albums, including CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and Picasa Web Albums, using Online Album Photo Print via the PIXMA Cloud Link. continue reading...

Konica Minolta to Exhibit Award-Winning Solutions and IT Services at LegalTech® New York 2012

Jan 27, 2012 Ramsey, N.J. – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced its participation in LegalTech® New York 2012, January 30 – February 1 at the Hilton New York.  Exhibiting in Booth #500, Konica Minolta will showcase its EnvisionIT Legal solutions and services designed to streamline legal data and records management.  EnvisionIT Legal features Managed Print Services, Managed IT Services, integrated solutions, professional services, hardware and support, all under a single platform.

During LegalTech the following services, solutions and hardware will be on display at Konica Minolta Booth #500: continue reading...

  • IT Services for Legal – Konica Minolta offers IT Services through its All Covered division and provides end-to-end technology solutions to law firms across the country.  These solutions include printing, scanning, IT Services and Support as well as the implementation, integration and customization of legal specific applications such as case management, collaboration, document management and content management. Konica Minolta excels in consulting with firms on ways to streamline workflows, manage documents more effectively, while offering scalable solutions for small to large law firms.

Konica Minolta Earns BLI’s Pick for 2012 A3 MFP "Line of the Year"

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...

Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 300/300P CAC/PIV Network Scanners Offer Federal Government Users Secure Network Scanning Capabilities

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 30, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, unveiled the imageFORMULA ScanFront 300/300P CAC/PIV, the latest additions to its award-winning lineup of network scanners that combine Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card support with networked document scanner functionality. The ScanFront 300/300P CAC/PIV network scanners are secure, full-featured and compact devices designed to improve the security of information being shared across federal government networks, while maintaining information quality, increasing manageability and lowering costs.

"With good reason, the government sets an extremely high bar regarding the security, effectiveness and efficiency requirements its image-processing solutions must meet," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A." The ScanFront 300/300P CAC/PIV network scanners meet and exceed those standards, with the ability to digitally send documents without compromising the security of the documents and information they are processing." continue reading...

Fred Meyer Stores Install Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers In Photo Kiosks Providing Customers With Poster-Sized Prints

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...

Copystar Multifunctional Products and Printers Named Winter 2012 Pick Winners by Buyers Lab

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – January 24, 2012 – Copystar, a division of Kyocera Mita America and a leading document imaging company, today announced that Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI), a leading provider of product intelligence for the imaging industry, awarded the CS 7550ci color multifunctional product (MFP), CS 6550ci Color MFP and CS 4550ci color MFP, and the FS-C2626MFP/FS-C2526MFP color multifunctional printers, with Winter 2012 Pick awards in part for their outstanding value, productivity and feature set.

“BLI’s semi-annual ‘Pick’ awards recognize only those document imaging solutions demonstrating outstanding reliability, performance and value proposition during our two-month evaluation process,” said George Mikolay, senior product editor for A3/Copier MFPs at BLI. “The capabilities demonstrated by Copystar’s CS 7550ci, CS 6550ci and CS 4550ci color MFPs have proven best-of-breed, and the FS-C2626MFP/FS-C2526MFP outperformed all other color multifunctional printers in its class tested in the last six months – all proving worthy of BLI’s Winter 2012 ‘Pick’ award.” continue reading...

Fred Meyer Stores Install Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers In Photo Kiosks Providing Customers With Poster-Sized Prints

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 24, 2012 – 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...

Canon U.S.A. Demonstrates imageFORMULA Scanning Technologies At The West 2012 Conference

LAKE SUCCESS, January 24, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its award-winning imageFORMULA solutions at the West 2012 conference, co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the U.S. Naval Institute, January 24-26, 2012. The theme of this year's conference is "America's Military at the Crossroads: What's Out and What's in for 2012 and Beyond?" The exhibit, located in the Canon booth (#2031) at the San Diego Convention Center, will include a preview of the ScanFront 300/300P CAC PIV network scanner, a secure, full-featured and compact device that was designed to help improve the security of information being shared across government networks, while maintaining information quality, increasing manageability and lowering costs. continue reading...

Konica Minolta Names 2011 Dealer Excellence Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Jan 18, 2012 Ramsey, N.J. and Las Vegas, NV – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announces that Al Scibetta, President, at Copier Fax Business Technologies in Buffalo, NY has been selected for the 2011 Konica Minolta Dealer Award of Excellence.  Konica Minolta also recognizes Dan Doyle, Sr., Founding Chairman, DEX Imaging, Inc. in Tampa, FL for the 2011 Konica Minolta Dealer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Recognized not only for charitable activities and social responsibility, but also for efforts toward building long-term relationships and loyalty with employees, Al Scibetta earns this year’s Award of Excellence from Konica Minolta’s U.S. dealer channel.  As part of giving back to dedicated employees and loyal customers, Al hosts a variety of events each year including an annual golf outing and group trips to hockey and baseball games.  Copier Fax Business Technologies also aims to maximize efficiency while minimizing environmental impact by making every effort to be green throughout all business processes. continue reading...