1. Eliminate the Pain of MPS With a Partner -- The Imaging Channel

      Explore The Imaging Channel (Feb 7 2012)

      There’s a services model sea change going on, and most are either wanting to get there in the future or trying to master it now. While there’s no “easy button” for changing from a hardware-focused business to a service-centric model, there are good reasons to evolve in that direction and better resources today than ever before to make it less painful. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Photizo Group   Print Management Solutions Group

    2. Doug Albregts Joins Sharp Electronics as President of SIICA -- The Imaging Channel

      Explore The Imaging Channel (Nov 30 2011)

      Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announced that Doug Albregts has joined the company’s Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) as president. In his position, Albregts is responsible for directing the strategic growth and profitability of Sharp’s business-to-business (B2B) operations by increasing sales via channel and resellers, expanding market share and maintaining high levels of quality and innovation. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Samsung   NEC   Sharp Electronics Corporation

    3. Xerox Phaser 6010 -- The Imaging Channel

      Explore The Imaging Channel (Apr 1 2011)

      In February, Xerox added the Phaser 6010 printer to its existing lineup. The machine features new Fuji Xerox LED technology and it is marketed as one of the fastest printers in its class. Xerox dubbed the LED technology HiQ and it offers benefits like drum and fuser units that are expected to last the life of the machine. With an estimated retail starting price of around $299, the Phaser 6010 is Xerox's lowest cost color device to date. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Xerox

    4. Ricoh Aficio MP C300/C400 Series -- The Imaging Channel

      Explore The Imaging Channel (Feb 17 2011)

      Ricoh has introduced the Aficio MP C300, MP C300SR, MP C400, and MP C400SR, a new line of letter/A4-sized color MFPs with the features and functionality of its A3 color MFPs. Based on a brand-new, Ricoh-developed engine design, the Aficio MP C300 and MP C300SR produce output at 32 ppm, and the Aficio MP C400 and MP C400SR print and copy at 42 ppm. Paper input is 650 sheets standard, expandable to 2,300 sheets, and all four machines have a standard 50-sheet reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) and standard duplexing. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   IBM   HP   Lexmark

    5. Océ Aims to Make Sense of MPS for Its Clients -- The Imaging Channel

      Explore The Imaging Channel (Jan 24 2011)

      Last month, Océ North America announced it has expanded its portfolio of managed print services with two new offerings. Océ's latest MPS solutions include MPS Express for small office environments and MPS Enterprise for mid- to large-sized businesses. Each program is designed to help corporate clients quickly realize the benefits of an MPS pac... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   HP   Lexmark   Chicago