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New Océ Arizona 550 GT printer extends the world’s best-selling UV flatbed printer series to high capacity print providers

Printing at the highest quality in the market, it easily handles peak demand for rush jobs and offers much better value than comparable systems

Feb. 8, 2010 – Trumbull CT – Océ, an international leader in digital document management, today announced the new Océ Arizona^® 550 GT flatbed printer, the most productive Océ Arizona model released to date. This new printer is capable of point of purchase (POP)-quality prints at 433 square feet per hour or thirteen four- by eight-foot boards an hour and offers much better value than other UV flatbed models currently available in the market.

With nearly 2,000 platform shipments to date, the Océ Arizona Series of UV printers is the world’s number one selling UV flatbed product family, outselling all competitors combined. The Océ Arizona 550 GT is the fastest yet, printing twice as fast as other Océ Arizona models and with image quality superior to all competitive systems.

The Océ Arizona 550 GT printer is the next generation model in the award-winning Océ Arizona Series. It uses UV curable inks and Océ VariaDot^TM imaging technology to deliver near-photographic image quality for nearly any application. Designed as a true flatbed system, it can print on a wide variety of rigid substrates up to 49.2 by 98.4 inches in area and up to two inches thick. It also offers a Roll Media Option for printing onto flexible media up to 86.6 inches wide.

The Océ Arizona 550 GT printer features a Production print mode of up to 433 square feet per hour on rigid media without sacrificing any of the award-winning print quality for which the Océ Arizona Series is famous. This enables users to print more than 100 four- by eight-foot boards in a single eight-hour shift. With this productivity, print providers can confidently take on peak demand and rush jobs. It reduces the risk for businesses wanting to make the transition from analog to digital printing by providing all the print quality they need at production speeds. An Express print mode will also be available with print speeds of up to 721 square feet per hour, or 22 four- by eight-foot boards per hour, nearly three times higher than the fastest print speed available on the previously-released Océ Arizona 350 GT printer.

Like all Océ Arizona printers, the Océ Arizona 550 GT model was designed using an efficient and simple engineering approach that makes it much more affordable than comparable systems. Print providers can own this high quality, high capacity printer for as much as 30% to 40% less than comparable, competitive UV flatbed systems. That reduces capital outlay for small- and medium-sized businesses and enables them to acquire the best-in-class print quality and application versatility. In addition the Océ Arizona 550 GT printer continues to provide customers extremely low ongoing cost of operations through its variable dot imaging technology and associated low ink consumption rates with minimal waste.

With the Océ Arizona 550 GT printer, print providers can offer premium priced services and achieve more competitive prices for their work. The Océ Arizona 550 GT printer can print on irregularly shaped or non-square items, heavy substrates such as glass, or materials that have an uneven surface such as wood. This is an important advantage over competitive rigid-capable printers that use belt or friction-based media feed systems, as they can only print on square-cornered, lightweight materials of uniform thickness. The true flatbed architecture enables printing on anything that is reasonably flat up to two inches thick – from a hockey puck to a DVD to a door or a piece of painted aluminum.

A Roll Media Option is available, giving print providers the ability to print onto flexible media including vinyl, self-adhesive vinyl, scrim banner, paper and blue backed paper without compromising the rigid printing workflow. Print providers can use this system to expand into more exotic applications that command premium prices, from parts templates for manufacturing; CD covers and wallpaper to fast food menus and fabric; and anything needed for sign and display.

Océ VariaDot imaging technology is productive and uses significantly less ink

The Océ Arizona 550 GT printer uses Océ VariaDot imaging technology that enables a print head to produce ink droplets of variable size resulting in variable sized dots on the printed media. The ability to jet small droplets produces sharp images with smoother gradients and quartertones. The ability to jet larger droplets produces dense, uniform solids. The result is near-photographic image quality with sharpness only before seen at resolutions of 1,440 dpi or higher.

In addition to superior image quality, Océ VariaDot imaging technology requires only four color inks to achieve the best image quality in the industry. The use of only four colors and of variable-sized droplets results in significantly lower ink consumption than six color printers with fixed droplet inkjet technology. On average, all Océ Arizona Series printers consume less than 0.8 ml of ink per square foot total, including all print head maintenance procedures

The Océ Arizona 550 GT printer includes a White Ink Option that enables under-printing for non-white media or objects, over-printing for backlit applications on transparent media and/or printing white as a spot color. Under-printing white ink provides a base for non-white surfaces upon which color can be added, giving print providers the ability to expand their range of offerings to include specialty applications. Over-printing white ink provides a diffusion layer for backlit applications that will be viewed from the unprinted side, enabling print providers to produce high quality backlit images for point of purchase applications. The ability to also print white ink as a spot color enables white features of images to be highlighted for greater effect.

The Océ Arizona 550 GT printer joins the market-leading Océ Arizona family of UV flatbed printers at the top of the range. Other Océ Arizona Series models include the Océ Arizona 350 XT printer (98.4 x 120 inch table, up to 248 ft²/hr print speed), the Océ Arizona 350 GT printer (49.2 x 98.4 inch table, up to 239 ft²/hr print speed) and the Océ Arizona 300 GT printer (49.2 x 98.4 inch table, up to 133 ft²/hr print speed). All share the same award-winning image quality and robust architecture, offering the Océ values of quality, reliability, productivity and user-friendliness.

In all, Océ Arizona Series UV flatbed printers have accumulated 17 industry awards to date from organizations throughout the world. These awards validate the quality and innovation built into every Océ Arizona Series printer, now the most popular printer in its class.

Océ Display Graphics Systems is a leading provider of professional, large format solutions for indoor and outdoor color display graphics applications. Océ solutions are specifically designed to enhance the revenue and profit opportunities for service providers by combining hardware with workflow software and the expertise to help companies expand into digital large format color. From extremely high-quality UV curable flatbed printers to outdoor-durable roll-based systems, Océ offers a total solution including hardware, software, imaging supplies, finishing systems, service & support, and financing. Customers benefit in working with a full-service partner they can count on to help their businesses grow.

Océ is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. The company’s solutions are based on Océ’s advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Océ employs around 22,000 people, with 2009 revenues of approximately $3.7 billion, operates in around 100 countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represent approximately half of Océ’s worldwide business, and employment is approximately 10,000. For more information about Océ, visit http://www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult http://global.oce.com.

“Océ” and the Océ logo are registered trademarks of, and “Océ VariaDot” is a trademark of, Océ-Technologies B.V. “Océ Arizona” is a registered trademark of Océ Display Graphics Systems. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

Reference PDF of product presentation and Océ Arizona Series product matrix included with this release for more detailed information.

Ricoh Europe Launches Business Driver Programme

* creating new business opportunities and exceptional business development support for customers

Ricoh Europe PLC announces the launch of its new Business Driver programme, an exclusive package of business development services for Ricoh production printing customers in the commercial and corporate sectors. It includes an extranet which provides unique access to web-to-print services, white papers, e-learning, consulting services and Ricoh Professional Services. The content has been developed to provide practical insights and guidance that print service providers can harness as a key part of their business development strategy. It also provides opportunities to sign up to “try before you buy” initiatives and features the latest news and updates from Ricoh.

“At Ricoh, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide excellent services and support to our customers and help them in their drive to increase profitability,” says Graham Moore, Director, Business Development, Ricoh Europe Production Printing Business Group. “Our Business Driver programme is one more tool in our expansive portfolio, helping us to service our customers better. Particularly it is designed to provide tangible support for our customers in their drive to grow their digital print business. With its multi-faceted approach, we believe this valuable business tool will prove enormously useful.”

Ricoh customers within commercial and corporate printing environments who register for the Business Driver programme will gain access to a range of services and information that meets the specific needs of their type of operation. Information is relevant to different types of job functions; for example, business owner, senior manager, marketing, operations and design professional and the extranet is being made available in several languages.

”The tools and information on the Ricoh Business Driver extranet are contributed by Ricoh and leading independent industry experts. By making use of online voting, we can track in real-time the resources our customers are finding most valuable and use this information to plan future uploads to ensure that the portal continues to add significant value,” says Moore.

Business development takes time, a commodity that busy print service providers often run short of. The Ricoh Business Driver Programme saves times and can improve the quality and effectiveness of business development efforts by giving customers access to actionable information about the latest industry trends and technology. It also helps them to develop go-to-market strategies through either online resources or face-to-face consultancy, and enables the transition from print service provider to a value-added solutions provider, making Ricoh customers even more valuable to their customers

The Ricoh Business Driver Programme launches in the Netherlands from January 2010, with programmes in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Belgium to follow. Additional country launches are planned for February 2010. Each country will be offering their own range of business development services that meet the needs of their own national marketplace.

For more information about the Ricoh Business Driver programme visit http://www.ricoh-europe.com/businessdriver. For further details about Ricoh Production Printing visit http://www.ricoh-europe.com or visit Ricoh at IPEX in Stand 12-D130.

About Ricoh

Ricoh Company, Ltd (“Ricoh Company”) is a global technology leader, specialising in the office and production printing markets. Ricoh works with organisations around the world to modernise work environments and optimise document efficiency. With over 108,500 employees worldwide, it operates in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, China and Japan.

Ricoh Europe Holdings Plc is a public limited company and the EMEA headquarters of Ricoh Company with operations located in London, United Kingdom and Amstelveen, the Netherlands. The EMEA operations comprise over 35 sales subsidiaries and affiliates.

In the fiscal year ended 31 March 2009, revenues from Ricoh’s EMEA operations totalled over YEN 523.4 billion accounting for 25.0 per cent of Ricoh Company’s global revenues. Ricoh Company’s worldwide sales totaled over YEN 2,091.7 billion during the year ended 31 March 2009.

Canon imageRUNNER 3245i Receives Five-Star Environmental Rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc.

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Underscoring its commitment to the environment and helping organizations reduce their overall carbon footprint, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and advanced office solutions, today announced the imageRUNNER 3245i has received a five-star rating -- the highest possible - from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) in overall environmental performance.

Based on BLI\'s extensive real-world testing, the imageRUNNER 3245i uses less energy than the competition in all running and non-running modes. The device consumed less energy - less than half the average -- than any other Segment Four monochrome copier tested to date. The imageRUNNER 3245i also has an annual projected energy cost that was just one-third of the average compared to competitor models.

BLI\'s extensive environmental performance evaluation also takes into consideration energy consumption as well as recovery times. While low energy consumption is a critical measurement tool in today\'s streamlined business environments, a device cannot be used to its fullest potential if it requires a long recovery time from sleep mode. Through BLI\'s testing, the Canon imageRUNNER 3245i showed faster than average recovery times from idle and sleep modes after sitting dormant overnight and is competitive in recovery time from sleep mode during daily use.

"Canon has a long-standing commitment to environmental preservation and reducing our overall carbon footprint, and receiving these outstanding ratings from BLI is a testament to our dedication," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "We are continuously researching new and advanced technologies that will not only help streamline and improve business environments, but also help companies in their push to become more \'green\' and environmentally friendly."

Also of note, the Canon imageRUNNER 3245i received five-star ratings in Runnability using 30 percent, 50 percent and 100 percent Recycled Papers. Throughout the testing, not a single misfeed occurred in the combined 39,000 total impressions and there were no issues with device dusting or paper curling.

In addition to the outstanding BLI environmental ratings, the imageRUNNER 3245i is a ENERGY-STAR qualified and RoHS-compliant device which includes several environmentally conscious features such as toner-save mode when printing, job review to ensure first prints are accurate, and proof mode when copying.

Canon Inc. and its 103 subsidiaries, including North America, Europe, Asia and Australia -- totaling more than 700 sites worldwide -- are one of the world\'s largest ISO-14001 Certificate Holders under a consolidated certificate. To learn more about Canon\'s full line of ENERGY-STAR qualified and certified products and other environmental initiatives, please visit http://www.usa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!caj/quotes/nls/caj (CAJ 38.87, -0.09, -0.23%) , a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2009+, with global revenues of US $35 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine\'s World\'s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei -- "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" -- Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at http://www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company\'s RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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Oce, an international leader in digital document management, today announced its large format printers/plotters

were rated best overall and Oce scanners received the "OPA Recommended" award in the 2009 annual Office Products Analyst (OPA) Print for Pay Survey.

Each year, the OPA asks commercial printers and publishing houses to rate the color printers they work with on a daily basis. The organization then compiles the results into its Print for Pay Survey. Surveys were completed via extensive telephone interviews and the internet over the course of six weeks. After a thorough validation process, the OPA had 296 responses represented in the study.

For the Wide Format Printer/Plotter portion of the study, respondents were asked to rate their large format printer/plotter on reliability, image quality, ease of use and productivity. Oce received high marks in all four categories, including the top ranking in reliability and productivity. The combined ranking of all four categories gave Oce the best overall rating for its wide format printer/plotters.

"Commercial printers and publishing houses are some of the most critical printer customers. Based on our research, anyone in the market for a monochrome printer should strongly consider Oce," said Andy Slawetsky, President, Industry Analysts, Inc.

In addition, Oce scanners received high ratings from participating printers and publishing houses with respect to reliability, image quality, ease of use and productivity. Brands that are rated above average in these areas received the "OPA Recommended" award. Oce Scanners fared well in this year\'s study and qualified for that distinction.

"It is an honor for Oce to have its large format printers and scanners rated so highly by our customers and to be recognized by the OPA in its Print for Pay Survey," said Sal Sheikh, Vice President of Marketing for the Wide Format Printing Systems division of Oce North America. "These awards testify to Oce\'s commitment of delivering rock solid printing and scanning solutions that enhance user productivity and workflow."

Industry Analysts, Inc. (IA, Inc.), publisher of The Office Products Analyst, is a market research and product testing firm focusing on the imaging industry. Founded in 1974, IA, Inc. provides real-world, 3rd party product verification and evaluations as well as market research, focus groups and go-to-market strategy consulting to help manufacturers, sales people and end-users better understand technology and make sound decisions.

Oce is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. The company\'s solutions are based on Oce\'s advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Oce employs around 22,000 people, with 2009 revenues of approximately $3.7 billion, operates in around 100 countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Oce North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represent approximately half of Oce\'s worldwide business, and employment is approximately 10,000. For more information about Oce, visit http://www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult http://global.oce.com/.

"Oce" and the Oce logo are registered trademarks of Oce-Technologies B.V. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

Phoenix, AZ. (February, 2010) – Mutoh America Inc., globally recognized leader and manufacturer of wide-format commercial inkjet printers, expands business. Mutoh is proud to announce Ralph Terramagra as Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Ralph will work out of Mutoh’s New East Coast branch in Woburn, MA. The East Coast office is equipped with a ValueJet1614, ValueJet 1608 HA, ValueJet 1628 TD printer and a cutter to serve as a complete demonstration site and service the widespread interest for Mutoh inkjet printers.

Ralph has 20 years of experience in the printing industry and 10 years in the Wide-Format Industry. He previously held a Product Manager position for UV printers at Mimaki USA.

“Working for Mutoh America provides an opportunity for mutual growth, personally and as a business. I believe there is plenty of room for expansion in current and future markets,” shares Ralph.

About Mutoh
Mutoh Industries, Ltd. founded in 1952 in Tokyo, manufactured and distributed mechanical drafting products. Since then, ISO 9000-certified Mutoh Industries, Ltd. & has become the world’s foremost manufacturer of large format piezoelectric printers. In April, 2007, Mutoh Holdings Co, Ltd was established as a holding company of affiliates including Mutoh Industries, Ltd. Mutoh has engineering, manufacturing and distribution centers in Japan, Belgium and Phoenix, Arizona. Please visit the websites: http://www.mutoh-hd.co.jp for Mutoh Holdings Co, Ltd and http://www.mutoh.com for Mutoh America Inc., call 1-800-99-MUTOH (800-996-8864) or e-mail us at sales@mutoh.com

St. Louis, MO – February 2, 2010 – CARBON SiX introduces professional services for resellers who would like to accelerate the timeframe to sell and close a managed print services (MPS) contract with their largest customers.

The new Professional Services Group (PSG) provides an experienced team to work in tandem with resellers and their customers every step of the sales cycle. The PSG engagement with the reseller begins with the initial customer appointment, through the entire assessment process, to the development of strategies and proposals. PSG provides the talent, tools, and robust processes to ensure a comprehensive, best-in-class engagement between the reseller and their customer.

This program helps resellers achieve two important goals. The first goal is to provide an efficient, effective sales cycle, securing MPS contracts with top customers before a competitor does. The second goal is to lower financial risk by minimizing staffing requirements and developing quality contracts that are profitable.

“Based on our experience over the last three years, many resellers are having difficulty getting MPS programs off the ground,” said Doug Johnson, Supplies Network’s senior vice president-managed print services. “PSG provides support to launch programs quickly, secure key accounts, and learn the process for future initiatives. MPS is a totally new experience for most resellers, and there is a lot to learn in the area of crafting deals that are competitive yet profitable.”

The CARBON SiX Suite of Services

Supplies Network’s award-winning CARBON SiX programs offer resellers a range of solutions tailored to their capabilities and customers’ needs. These solutions include simple “bundles” of supplies, service and support to full cost-per-page programs that also include hardware, financing, and complete fleet optimization.

CARBON SiX offers a wide variety of supplies brands—both OEM and compatible—and hardware to meet the range of needs in customer environments. CARBON SiX can be utilized on a national level, providing services that complement your local market offering. Sales training and coaching are an important part of the program.

An HP Collaborative Infrastructure Partner and Photizo MPS Leadership Award recipient, CARBON SiX is an innovative, high-performance entry into print solutions, with the flexibility to design the program that is exactly right for resellers and their customers.

For more information about PSG, visit http://www.suppliesnetwork.com/carbonsix, call 800-775-5056 or email carbonsixPSG@suppliesnetwork.com.

About Supplies Network
Supplies Network is the largest privately owned wholesaler of IT consumables in the U.S. In addition to being a leader in print management, Supplies Network specializes in IT supplies, equipment and data storage media from 70 leading manufacturers. Regional distribution centers are located in: Dallas, TX; Fresno, CA; Carlisle, PA; and St. Louis, MO, where the company is headquartered. One- and two-day UPS ground delivery is available to 99% of the U.S. population. For more information, visit http://www.suppliesnetwork.com.

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Foster City, Calif. -- January 26, 2010 -- With a goal to reduce the complexity and cost of office printing, today EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII) launched Fiery® VUE, an innovative print application that makes publishing of professional-looking finished documents fast and simple for all office workers. The application is ideal for any functional group across an enterprise including sales, marketing, finance, legal, HR and training.

Fiery VUE takes all the complexity out of producing professional documents. Before printing, any office user can interact with the document on-screen in 3D to sculpt and then preview exactly how the finished document will look. This creates better looking documents, reduces waste and lowers overall cost.

“Fiery VUE will save us two to three hours a day in document prep, with amazing finished results,” said Angi Hast, project manager at Company Nurse, a Scottsdale, Ariz. provider of nurse triage services for workers compensation claims. “We create a lot of booklets, and before Fiery VUE, it was a trial-and-error process involving printing a draft, making changes, and printing again. Now, we can quickly and easily import documents from various files, format our booklets, use the preview feature to confirm everything, and print once. This all adds up to huge savings in time and paper.”

“Fiery VUE is a game-changing application from EFI. We believe it will eliminate office workers’ ongoing frustration associated with searching for available printers, installing various print drivers or just trying to print a nice looking finished document,” said Toby Weiss, general manager and senior vice president of the Fiery division, EFI. “As companies seek solutions to lower costs, speed turn-around times and reduce waste in support of their green initiatives, Fiery VUE enables fast production of professional-looking documents while dramatically improving productivity.”

With minimal keystrokes or training, Fiery VUE allows office workers to be more productive, reducing the time and complexity of creating and assembling finished documents. Business owners gain in-house document control and lower costs, while being assured security, consistent quality and color accuracy across all departments.

“Fiery VUE is an easy to use application that fills a gap in the tools available today for an office worker to create and produce professional-looking finished documents, with no special training,” said Alex Sumarta, director of production software at InfoTrends, the leading worldwide market research and consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry.

How it Works

Fiery VUE is compatible with Microsoft® Word®, PowerPoint®, Excel®, and Adobe® Acrobat® applications. Users can launch the software as a stand-alone application or conveniently from within Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007. The Fiery VUE desktop application has a user-friendly interface that visually guides office workers through document layout and production. The powerful application also allows multiple files to be combined into a single document, where finishing options such as stapling, binding and hole punch can be selected.

Fiery VUE is available for download now at http://www.efi.com/fieryvue. For more information, please contact 800-875-7117.

About EFI

EFI (http://www.efi.com) is a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI\'s award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company\'s robust product portfolio includes Fiery® digital print controllers and solutions; VUTEk® superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Rastek™ UV wide-format inkjet printers; Jetrion® industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.

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EFI, Fiery, VUTEk, and Jetrion are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Rastek is a trademark of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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January 19, 2010 -- Ademero, Inc., manufacturer of the Content Central™ document management system, today announced the company has finalized its exclusive partnership with Ricoh Canada Inc., market leaders of document and content management solutions.

The agreement provides Ricoh Canada with exclusive rights to distribute Ademero document and content management software products and services throughout Canada using Ricoh’s comprehensive sales channels, including its independent dealers and IKON Office Solutions locations. The partnership will increase Ademero\'s reach in the document-management marketplace while providing Ricoh Canada with a powerful document management package to complement its award-winning multifunctional devices and digital office equipment.

“As leaders in our field, we are always looking for partnerships that complement our product set and add significantly to the value of our market offering. Content Central brings a well crafted, powerful document management solution to the mix, and provides Ricoh customers with a solution that fits elegantly within their existing Ricoh technology environments,” said Eugene Renzetti, VP of Marketing at Ricoh Canada Inc.

Ademero’s Content Central solution fits well within any organization, from the small business to the larger enterprise. The server-based software application converts paper documents, captured by Ricoh devices, into fully-searchable digital documents and stores them in a centralized repository along with other digital content.
Information managed with Content Central can be viewed, edited, and distributed from a convenient browser-based interface accessed on site or off site. Its advanced workflow engine handles all document-routing processes—from simple approval processing to more complex life-cycle requirements.

“We’re excited to work with Ricoh Canada in our continued effort to help organizations streamline their business processes and reduce costs in this economy,” said Manuel Montesino, Director of Product Marketing at Ademero. “Ricoh’s proven hardware devices combined with our easy-to-use software applications deliver a complete, single-provider solution that many companies seek today.”

Canadian organizations interested in finding out more about these document and content-management solutions should contact their nearest Ricoh location by visiting http://www.ricoh.ca/en/prov/locations.aspx.

About Ricoh Canada Inc.
Ricoh Canada Inc., headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 73-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2008 sales in excess of $20 billion. Ricoh Canada is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.

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Ademero develops document management software and provides related professional services designed to automate business processes and simplify office workflow. Based largely on user experience and feedback, the company\'s flagship product, Content Central™, is a browser-based document management system created to provide organizations with a convenient way to capture, retrieve, and manage information originating in hard-copy or digital form.

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IRVINE, Calif., (Jan. 11, 2010) – Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) announces its Printer Parts Optimization Program, which provides dealers with one-stop shopping for printer parts at a significant cost savings with its TABS Advance Exchange Program. The program offers a full range of alternative printer parts including OEM, refurbished and aftermarket. Dealers can now order all printer parts, including Managed Print Services parts and Toshiba-branded printer parts, directly through Toshiba\'s iStore.

By accessing TABS\' internal FYI portal, dealers can easily fulfill all their printer and service parts, machines, supplies and accessories needs in one stop. With the Advance Exchange Program, Toshiba dealers can better support customers by offering remanufactured service parts for Toshiba printers, as well as all Lexmark and HP printers, at a significant cost savings, and with same day shipping. All remanufactured parts are fully tested, warranted and certified to offer the same quality and performance of a new OEM part, but at a significantly lower price, which can then be passed down to the customer. Technical support is provided, free of charge, by a team of engineers who are available to help troubleshoot and triage.

“We have seen a tremendous response from our dealers since this program\'s inception in August,” said Tom Walter, director of Aftermarket Sales, Marketing and Operations, TABS. “More than 50 percent of our Eastern Region dealers and 33 percent of our overall dealer population have enrolled in the Printer Parts Optimization Program, and the feedback from these dealers has been extremely positive. We look forward to helping all of our dealers take advantage of these cost-savings and the convenience this program will provide in their day-to-day operations.”

Once dealers place their orders through FYI, products are then managed by Depot America, which refurbishes parts, fulfills the orders, and ships the products.

To participate in the TABS Advance Exchange Program, dealers must register via FYI, the dealer intranet or for more information, contact TABS Aftermarket Parts Support Team at parts@tabs.toshiba.com or (800)866-4361, ext. 6919.

About Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc.
Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) manages product planning, marketing, sales, service support and distribution of copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers, and toner products throughout the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TABS has five divisions: the Electronic Imaging Division; the Toner Products Division; the Document Solutions Engineering Division; the International Division; and Toshiba Business Solutions (TBS), a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of TABS, that operates a network of wholly-owned office equipment dealers throughout the United States.

Named the most favored manufacturer ten times by the Business Technology Association (BTA), Toshiba\'s entire product line, customer support and marketing distribution policies are markers for the industry. Among the many other awards garnered in recent years, Toshiba was named the "Manufacturer of the Year" eight times by Marketing Research Consultants (MRC), and has twice been named to the CIO 100 for being among the top 100 "bold" (2008) and "agile" (2004) companies in the world.

TABS is an independent operating company of Toshiba Corporation, the seventh largest electronics/electrical equipment company and the world\'s 97th largest company in terms of sales. Ranked by Fortune magazine as the eighth Most Admired Electronics Company in the World, Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in high technology products with more than 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Fiscal year revenue in 2008 was approximately $67.9 billion.

For more information on Toshiba copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers or toner products, or for a dealer in your area, call (800)-GO-TOSHIBA or visit the TABS Web site at http://www.copiers.toshiba.com.

IRVINE, California (February 4, 2010)– With a variety of Olympic athletes signed to its marketing agency, Arluck Promotions has been touring the country for the last year on the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour™: a 50-city tour of the United States that puts its clients in the pool with swimmers of all ages. At every stop, Arluck Promotions has inspired young swimmers to live active lives, and the company uses the Mitsubishi CP-3800DW photographic printer to provide on-site photos for the tour attendees.

Before purchasing the Mitsubishi CP-3800DW, Arluck Promotions was forced to use a local convenience store for picture development. Not only was the process time consuming and costly, but it also resulted in a number of development problems that caused the staff to search for new options. What Arluck Promotions found was the CP-3800DW: Mitsubishi’s printer that combines high resolution and high-speed printing with an innovative, space-saving design.

“The CP-3800DW printer has definitely streamlined the picture process significantly, because if there is a picture that doesn’t turn out correctly or one of the children decides they want a duplicate, we can automatically print the photo on-site as opposed to having to go and get a new one,” said David Arluck, CEO of Arluck Promotions. “As much as we like it, I think that the parents like it more, because they get to bring home an autographed picture of their child posing with a gold-metal athlete.”

In addition to the speed of delivery, Arluck Promotions selected the Mitsubishi printer for its versatility and durability. The CP-3800DW incorporates a unique roll-type mechanism for jam-free reliability, and it provides bright, bold colors along with a level of accuracy that leaves it suited to handle a wide range of photo processing applications.

“The Mitsubishi CP-3800DW was made specifically for applications like the Arluck Promotion events,” said Darla Achey, Marketing Specialist for Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “It’s portable, fast, and above all, reliable, which makes it the perfect option for anyone who needs to deliver on-site prints.”

Headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Arluck Promotions, Inc. is a sports marketing agency that develops campaigns and properties featuring Olympians that connect companies with their target markets. Arluck Promotions’ signature event is the Swim Champions’ Fitter & Faster Tour. The company also specializes in integrated marketing & media campaign development; event development and execution; developing spokesperson and endorsement programs; and athlete and celebrity management.

For more information on the Swim Champions’ Fitter & Faster Tour™ visit http://www.swimchampions.com

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, a worldwide leader in premium quality imaging and presentation products that set the standard in innovation, performance and reliability.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division has more than two decades of manufacturing experience and technology leadership. Every Mitsubishi printer, photo kiosk, and digital video recorder is backed by a network of dedicated professionals and an outstanding service and support program. Mitsubishi\'s products are available to customers through a network of authorized dealers and distributors throughout North America.

For more information call toll-free 888-307-0388 or visit http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com.

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SECAUCUS, NJ February 1, 2010 — Panasonic Systems Networks Company of America (PSNA) today announced the release of the KV-S1045C, an affordable high-output, 80ipm1 full-duplex, full-color document scanner optimized for high-volume front-office deployment in vertical markets such as health care, insurance, transportation, government and financial services. The KV-S1045C provides today’s office with a decentralized workhorse solution.

Combining Panasonic\'s legendary reputation for reliability with proprietary Auto Image Detection and Correction technology, the KV-S1045C continues Panasonic\'s "Scan-It-All" tradition by supporting mixed batch scanning of documents ranging in thickness from 11 to 55 pounds simultaneously with single hard cards, stacked hard cards and/or embossed hard cards. An optional seven-pound flatbed module, the KV-SS080, provides additional flexibility and cost-savings by allowing two-page spreads, bound volumes, multiple small objects and other odd or over-sized documents to be scanned using the KV-S1045C\'s image processing circuitry and network connection.

Featuring Panasonic\'s Automatic Image Detection and Correction System, the KV-S1045C eliminates the need for operators to manually sift through document stacks and reorient pages by electronically identifying the direction of the text in scanned documents and rotating the images into proper orientation before storing them on the computer or server.

Other advanced features of the KV-S1045C include Panasonic\'s next-gen proprietary double-feed prevention roller and ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, Advanced Image Enhancement Technology for real-time contrast monitoring and optimization, automatic color/monochrome distinction, background smoothing, color dropout, continuous scanning of card stock, flat plastic or embossed hard cards and an integrated exit tray.

"The KV-S1045C is a direct response to user requests for a faster, higher-capacity scanner that incorporates the imaging excellence, advanced feature set, and extended maintenance intervals of our Better Buys for Business and AIM award-winning KV-S1025C," Product Manager Bob Curci said. "With maximum capture speeds of 40ppm and 80ipm1 in both color and monochrome, the KV-S1045C is 35 percent faster than the KV-S1025C. It also holds 50 percent more documents and delivers all this additional performance while maintaining the KV-S1025C\'s compact, 8.6" x 12.5" \' x 7.2" footprint and under-10lb. weight."

The KV-S1045c’s 93-page ADF works in conjunction with the unit’s integrated hard-card tray and our bundled capture software which leverages Panasonic’s Image Enhancement Technology so operators can easily capture, integrate and store an almost unlimited universe of documents and ID cards. A variety of file formats are supported including BMP, JPG, PDF and TIF.

About Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA)
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic\'s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is the global leader in corded PBX/IP PBX telephony systems and offers a complete suite of office productivity solutions and home communication and networking solutions, including cordless phones, network cameras, electronic whiteboards and photo and multi-function printers that provide convenience, style and ease-of-use for consumer and business applications. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Mahwah, N.J., January 21, 2010 – Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today introduced the new MX-C400P and MX-B400P color and monochrome laser printers. Augmenting Sharp’s Frontier Series, these new workgroup printers provide dealers and end-users with an easy-to-use printer that provides a low total cost of ownership and a robust feature set. Based on the award-winning engine of its MFP counterparts, the MX-C400P and MX-B400P deliver speed and functionality in a single function product that can meet the output needs of mid-volume business workgroups with integration and networking features that make them extremely versatile.

The new MX Series printers are an extension of the award-winning A4 Frontier Series from Sharp. Engineered using a common architecture, the MX-C400P and MX-B400P employ the same engine, print controller, supplies and maintenance items, paper drawers and finishing items. These printers have been designed for workgroups with a monthly print volume of 5,000 to 8,000 pages and can yield up to four times more pages than traditional stand-alone units that employ mono-unit consumables, which are, ultimately, limited by toner yield.

“Because these new printers utilize the same engine as our Frontier MFPs, end-users who don’t need scanning and copying capabilities will still get the same powerful controller, output quality, throughput, paper handling, connectivity and security features, but at a fraction of the cost,” said Gary Bailer, Associate Director A4 MFPs, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “These products provide our dealers with the ability to provide a full, end-to-end Frontier solution that will greatly reduce an end-user’s cost of ownership. By blending the cost per copy between fully-networked MFPs and printers, offices operate more efficiently and manage their document processing more effectively.”

From Superior Process Comes Superior Product
Sharp employs a global product development process in which management, business development, R&D, product development, marketing, manufacturing, training and customer service teams all work collaboratively during each stage of the product development process. This gives Sharp a 360-degree view of the MFP market, allowing the company to form a common platform strategy in which the core components of its product line are designed, developed and manufactured together. Components, software and processes are engineered to be shared across engine platforms, making Sharp’s products “look and act” similarly across virtually all segments of the market. The culmination of this approach is a line of award-winning products universally praised for exceptional reliability and superior performance.

A result of Sharp’s Best of Breed manufacturing process, the MX-C400P and B400P utilize the same supplies as Frontier MFPs. This quick-replace, long-life tri-component supply system maximizes the life of each supply item, reducing in-stock inventory and lowering total cost of ownership. The quick-replace cartridge design also reduces downtime.

MX-C400P and B400P workgroup laser printers also feature an expandable, versatile design to meet the business requirements of office environments. Each printer is configurable with up to four paper drawers and employs an auto paper size sensing for paper sizes up to legal. In total each model can facilitate up to 2,100 sheets. Drawers install in just minutes and with its optional inner finisher, each printer can fit in environments where space is at a premium.

Customizable Business Solutions with Sharp OSA™ Technology
These printers support the third-generation Sharp OSA development platform (Ver. 3.5), allowing them to be integrated with network-based applications. Sharp OSA technology enables dealers and developers to create fully networked and customized document solutions to meet virtually any business need. With Sharp OSA technology, businesses can securely connect devices with a wide range of enterprise applications, including document management applications, reporting functions and internally developed programs.

Sharp OSA technology makes accessing an application from the printer a similar experience to using a workstation, minimizing steps and time to complete tasks. The MX-C400P and B400P come standard with the Application Communication and External Accounting modules, providing an added level of customization and flexibility via a high-resolution graphical UI and support for additional protocols, such as HTML and JAVA.

Network Security
The multi-tiered, award-winning Sharp Security Suite is included in the MX-C400P and MX-B400P, which means it meets the requirements set forth in the IEEE 2600™-2008 standard, as well as IPv6 and full IPsec support. The Sharp Security Suite can be enhanced through data security kits that protect document data using AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption and secure data erase, which can overwrite the hard drive up to seven times. The units also offer several layers of added security such as IP/MAC address filtering and SSL encryption. In addition, they offer local and network user authentication to ensure only authorized access to the devices.

Simplified Workflow
The MX-B400P and C400P include the “Direct Print” function, allowing users to access and print documents on a server directly from the printer. These printers also enable a user to access documents online that might be stored on an FTP server, USB drive, or stored on the printer’s hard disk drive for faster recall. The MX-C400P and MX-B400P can print up to 40 PPM and feature a high speed controller, a 4.3 inch Q-VGA color display, 1200 x 1200 DPI print resolution, and an 80 GB HDD.

Ideal for MPS Initiatives
MX Series printers will also help dealers enhance the MPS services they offer. When placed in a mixed platform/blended CPC environment, MX Series printers are ideal for offices that don’t have a great need for copy and scan capabilities, but still want to maximize their print volume. With Sharp Security Suite and networking features, these printers are an ideal compliment to Sharp mid-volume MFPs.

“Managing these printers becomes much easier when you consider the networking features they provide. These printers can be installed in almost any work environment seamlessly and will provide connectivity, remote management and security options that are comparable to full-featured MFPs,” Bailer said. “This results in decreased downtime and maintenance costs, and a much more efficient system for managers to monitor usage.”

The MX-C400P and MX-B400P will be available exclusively via authorized Sharp dealers and direct sales. For more information about the complete line of Sharp document solution products, contact Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07495-1163, or call 800-BE-SHARP. For online product information, visit Sharp’s Web site at sharpusa.com or sharpusa.com/documents.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan\'s Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit™ digital audio products, SharpVision® projection products, Notevision® multimedia projectors, Insight® Microwave Drawer® appliances, SuperSteam™ ovens, Plasmacluster® air purifiers and the OnEnergy™ solar system. For more information visit Sharp Electronics Corporation at http://www.sharpusa.com

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Bye bye Infotec, at least in the UK. The massive photocopier company has found it prudent to merge into the company that actually manufactures its copiers and multi-function devices – Ricoh.

If you search the web for drivers to use a networked copier as a printer then eventually you will find the page that summarises the results of the Infotec/Ricoh merger – a handy resource if you are looking at a room full of Infotec devices and you need (as I did) to update a machine’s printer driver. I like web pages like this: no flimflam, very concise and neatly divided up by topic.

My problem was remarkably simple: looking at an Infotec IS 2430 multifunction machine I couldn’t immediately translate the Infotec model number to a Ricoh one. Reading the tone of that terse and useful page, and realising there was a phone number right by the “downloads” URL, I figured that a call might help me to find the model number conversion table more quickly than a lot of Googling about. I often find that companies in mid or recent merger tend to leave websites not updated, so of course it’s sensible of the new improved Ricoh to include the phone number.

So I called the number. I got past the dragon in double-quick time – she knew exactly who to put me through to when I said I had a driver-support question. Unfortunately, the department in question is There Not To Help.

When I said that I needed to map an Infotec product number to a Ricoh product number so I could download the right printer driver, I was brought to the sort of firm conversational halt I normally associate with Community Support Officers, Highways Agency operatives, park keepers and Customs inspectors. “Let me stop you there,” said the voice on the end of the published support number. “Are you a reseller, or an end-user?” Of course, I’m a user. “Where did you buy these copiers from?” I didn’t, they are leased. Being in the IT team, I have no idea of the supplier’s name, and in any case many of those suppliers – a bit like Infotec UK itself – have been obliged to rebrand by the pressures of the economic climate. “Well anyway sir, you need to find out who provided those copiers; they should be giving you that information.”

So basically Infotec/Ricoh have carefully set themselves up to offer a phone number on a web page, so they can tell people who call it that they are not there to provide help. I wonder how much management and client time is thrown down the drain in calls like mine, for want of a simple amendment on the page that says “no end-user calls on these numbers”?

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