Solid PDF to Word Converter Debuts for Mac

Solid Documents, makers of PDF and document tools for Windows, has released one of its most popular products for the Mac: Solid PDF to Word. Solid PDF to Word for Mac is a document conversion tool, able to transmogrify PDF documents into Microsoft Word and Excel formats. Contrary to its name, it can also convert PDFs to Apple's Pages format, rich text (RTF), and even HTML.

HP Offers Wireless Enterprise Symposium Attendees ePrint Demo

HP will be offering the attendees of Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) 2010 with a BlackBerry smartphone with a free download demo of HP ePrint.  The ePrint application allows printing on the go, based on HP CloudPrint technology.  It also allows for mobile printing at any time and any place from BlackBerry smartphones.  WES attendees will be able to download the application onlin.

Braintree Printing Expands Book Printing

In response to growing customer demand, Braintree Printing in Braintree, MA, expanded its book printing and binding services with the addition of a Standard Horizon BQ-470 perfect binder. This fully-automated perfect binder has increased the speed and efficiency of book production at Braintree Printing, a full-service commercial and quick printer, capable of completing the entire book publishing process from page layout and cover design to printing and finishing. Braintree Printing can now meet the demands of its book printing customers overnight.
With the Horizon BQ-470, Braintree Printing perfect-binds books up to 2.5 inches thick, in sizes ranging from pocket-sized books 5.75 inches x 4.25 inches to catalogues as large as 12.5 inches x 12.5 inches. Thanks to its full-service bindery, the company has always handled entire printing jobs, start to finish. Now Braintree Printing works even faster, providing customers with professionally finished books with strong and flexible binds.
Braintree Printing's book printing customers include fledgling authors publishing a handful of novels to corporations printing thousands of direct mail catalogues. Books are printed on the Xerox iGen4 digital printer and rival offset quality. Braintree Printing was one of the first New England printers to install this machine. A black & white high speed copier by Oce' is also used. Books are perfect bound on the Horizon BQ-470 and trimmed on the Standard Horizon HT-30 Robotic trimmer.

Lexmark reports first quarter results

Lexmark International, Inc announced financial results for the first quarter of 2010. First quarter revenue of $1.04 billion increased 10 percent compared to the same quarter last year. First quarter revenue declined 3 percent sequentially from the fourth quarter of 2009. First quarter GAAP earnings per share were $1.20. Excluding $0.15 per share for restructuring-related activities, earnings per share for the first quarter of 2010 would have been $1.35. First quarter 2009 GAAP earnings per share were $0.75. Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2009 would have been $0.89 excluding $0.14 per share for restructuring-related activities.
First quarter Printing Solutions and Services Division (PSSD) revenue of $717 million grew by 20 percent, and Imaging Solutions Division (ISD) revenue of $326 million declined 6 percent year to year. Sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, PSSD revenue declined by 4 percent, and ISD revenue grew slightly. The company ended the quarter with more than $1.2 billion in cash and current marketable securities. First quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $146 million compared to an $86 million use of cash in the same quarter last year. Capital expenditures for the quarter were $43 million. Depreciation and amortization in the quarter was $46 million.

Cathedral Corporation installs new printer

Staying ahead of the competition is true of any company. On Monday, Cathedral Corporation out of Rome unveiled one such piece of technology to aid in that effort. Specifically, a brand new high speed color printer from Xerox. Cathedral focuses specifically on financial communications, direct mail... and e-marketing services. The New Xerox 980 Color Continuous Print Feeding System uses what is called "flash-fusing technology" which enhances output quality while enabling them to use a wide range of media.

Epson Healthcare Labelling and Identification Solution

PRISYM ID and Epson announce the launch of a joint offering for the healthcare sector, bringing together PRISYM Pharmacy labelling software and the Epson TM-C3400 printer. The solution provides hospitals and pharmacies with an affordable, on-demand, full colour pharmacy label printing and patient identification system.
The NPSA (National Patient Safety Association) has stated that clear labelling and identification of pharmacy products and hospital patients is crucial for the safe treatment of more than a million UK citizens per day. Recent recommendations relating to the dispensing of medicines include the use of colour to differentiate products to ensure patient safety as well as a shift towards electronic prescription services, auto-ID and automation technologies.
PRISYM Pharmacy software is a purpose-designed labelling solution for healthcare organisations. It has been specifically developed to help meet current compliance requirements and recommendations, including MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) and NPSA. PRISYM Pharmacy is supplied with lifecycle documentation based on the GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) version five model. It allows users to design, review, approve, print, re-print and reconcile labels. Users can do all this with the peace of mind that it has purpose-built user security, group security and secure audit logging, as well as data integrity. It can also link simply to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) systems to ensure that information from the pharmaceutical production unit can be delivered to the label at time of print.
Using long-lasting pigment ink and a wide choice of media, the solution will deliver 'on demand' colour labels to print critical information on pharmacy labels, patient wristbands, specimens and blood bags. It enables the user to print on a variety of media - from 30mm to 108mm, up to 0.2mm thick and on fanfold format paper. Users can select from plain paper, fine paper, synthetic paper, PET film, receipt paper, continuous label paper and die-cut label paper.

activePDF Announces activePDF Meridian 2010

activePDF, Inc. announced the immediate availability of activePDF Meridian 2010, which provides users with a flexible, server-based mechanism to produce high-quality PDF files. The only networkable, server-based PDF printer that supports client-side delivery of the output PDF, activePDF Meridian enables administrators to deploy centralized PDF creation to users across the enterprise, harnessing the processing power of server machines while still providing client-side control. Highlights from Meridian's feature set include:

•Support for network-based Print-to-PDF capabilities, via both direct user interaction and programmable API
•"Point and Print" setup for clients with no separate software to install
•Eliminates the guesswork of PDF creation for end users while ensuring business rules are enforced
•Offers full control over PDF output settings including font embedding, security, resolution, stamping, watermarking, and more
•Supports PDF/A and PDF/X output
•Easy-to-use administrative console simplifies software maintenance and updates
•Both 32 bit and 64 bit client drivers have been tested to meet all of the technical requirements to be "Compatible with Windows® 7" and "Compatible with Windows® Vista"

By enabling centralized management of PDF creation, activePDF Meridian alleviates the hassle of managing myriad desktop PDF creators for IT administrators, while ensuring consistent, enterprise-quality PDF output. "The proliferation of free PDF creators creates the scenario where corporate wide demands on quality and reliability with output PDFs cannot be controlled," comments Tim Sullivan, CEO of activePDF, Inc. "Centralized on the server, with no per-user or per-document restrictions, Meridian offers an inherent value proposition to organizations looking for affordable PDF creation, bringing them high-quality output without the support and maintenance overhead of desktop tools."

Northwest Bookstores Embrace Book-Printing Machines

Three Northwest bookstores are now home to new machines that print books on demand. Using the machines, readers can get copies of long out–of–print books, or publish their own novels or memoirs. The stores are also becoming publishers in their own right, bringing out local histories and other lost treasures. In Seattle's University Bookstore, the staff has nicknamed the book–printing machine Homer. It's partly for the poet and partly for the children's book character Homer Price, who creates a similar machine to make his own donuts.

Epson Is Awarded Three Prestigious TIPA Awards

Epson, global digital imaging specialist, has been presented with three of Europe's most important photo and imaging technology accolades at the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards 2010. Epson products recognised by TIPA were the Epson EH-TW5500, named as the 'Best Pro-Photo Projector'; the Epson Stylus Pro 3880, which won 'Best Expert Photo Printer'; and finally the Epson Perfection V600 Photo, which was placed 'Best Photo Scanner'.
TIPA consists of 29 member magazines from 13 countries, making it one of the largest and most influential photographic and imaging press associations globally. Every year the TIPA editors vote for the best products introduced into Europe during the previous 12 months, taking into account innovation, cutting-edge technology, design, ease-of-use and the price to performance ratio.

Inkjet Label Printers offer 1,600 x 1,600 dpi resolution

Impression Technology Pty Ltd will be showing the new inkjet label printer range "Rapid label Systems X1 and X2 models" at the upcoming IPEX exhibition in Birmingham 2010. Integrating the Memjet print engine technology, the RapidX1 is a roll to roll printer with a 12"(305 mm)OD unwind and rewind capacity, 8 ½" wide 5 colour print head, optical sensor for pre-cut and stripped labels and maximum print resolution of 1600 x 1600 DPI. Individual colours will be available in 250 ml containers to allow long runs without stopping to replenish ink. Maximum web width is 220 mm and minimum web width is 50 mm. The RapidX1 is also capable of printing on continuous media without registration marks. Maximum print speed is 12" per second at 1600 x 800 DPI.

Xerox posts loss

Xerox posted a loss of $42 million, or 4 cents per share, for the first three months of the year, compared with a profit of $42 million, or 5 cents per share, a year earlier. The company was dragged down in the most recent quarter by one-time expenses related to layoffs and its acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services Inc.

Scanning with a Mac

Have you always wanted a scanner, but held back because of size and cost? Do you have a Mac and a digital camera? Then good news: Prizmo for Mac offers a good enough solution to let accomplish most of your scanning needs without the extra hardware.

CBS report prompts worry on disclosure

Buffalo officials are trying to figure out why police information was left on the hard drives of two of the department’s old copy machines, which have turned up as part of an investigation by CBS News. CBS, which this week telecast a report about the resale of used digital photocopiers, purchased four at New Jersey warehouse. Two of them had been leased by the Buffalo Police Department.

Refill and reuse empty printer cartridges

In recognition of Earth Day, Cartridge World is reminding those in the local community that saving money and helping the environment is easy when it comes to reusing printer cartridges. A discarded printer cartridge thrown into a landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose and with more than 350 million cartridges thrown out every year in North America alone, it all adds up to mountains of unnecessary waste. Since printers are commonplace in every home office and business, it makes sense to reuse and refill empty ink and toner cartridges – and saves money in the process.

Reprographic Technology introduces alternative inks

Reprographic Technology is now offering wide-format printers the first "plug-and-play" alternative ink for use in HP Designjet Z6100 printers.  Reprographics' color-match inks give Z6100 users a significant cost savings opportunity while maintaining quality and uptime.  In addition to the inks for use in Z6100 printers, the company has also launched alternative inks for use in the HP Designjet 1050 and HP Designjet 5000/5500 series printers.
Formulated to exacting standards, Reprographic Technology Inks are perfect color and performance matched to original HP inks to ensure that color gamut, color vibrancy, adhesion, printhead life and other performance requirements will meet printer's quality expectation.  "Color and performance matching enable the consumer to mix-and-match Reprographics' inks with HP's without risk of quality problems or downtime.  As one HP cartridge becomes empty, it can be replaced by a Reprographic cartridge without adjustments or re-profiling; simply install the Reprographic cartridge and keep printing," said Erik Norman, vice president.  "It is our goal to save customers money without them having to modify their usage practices."

HP Introduces Powerful Enterprise Tools

HP today announced a new services delivery platform – the HP MPS Smart Decision Suite – that enables customers to better analyze, report and predict the use of their imaging and printing devices through an HP Managed Print Services (MPS) engagement. In addition, HP introduced HP ePrint Enterprise mobile printing solution, based on HP CloudPrint technology and available on the BlackBerry® smartphone. This announcement is the result of HP and Research In Motion’s (RIM) strategic alliance announced last year and is the first use case of HP’s ePrint strategy. HP ePrint also will be available at public print locations through FedEx Office and Hilton Worldwide, providing mobile enterprise workers a secure remote printing experience.
Customers who have recently selected HP MPS include ISS Facility Services, America First Credit Union and Rosemount Inc. For an enhanced management experience, the HP MPS Smart Decision Suite integrates front-end capabilities with back-end services infrastructure. By enhancing IT visibility and providing greater access into printing fleets, the suite enables global standard delivery processes and capabilities. This provides customers with a strategic view of device and solution availability, an optimally deployed fleet, real-time access to information and, as a result, improved efficiency and cost savings. To help customers better manage telecommuting workforces, HP has extended the HP Web Jetadmin offering to allow IT departments to configure both networked and USB-connected devices and write rules-based printing, including items such as automatic duplexing and color access control.

Contex Americas to Exhibit Scanning Solutions

Contex will exhibit several new scanning solutions at AIIM Expo 2010, booth #2339, in Philadelphia, April 20–22. At the Expo, Contex will debut the market’s first 24 inch multi-function solution, the XD2490 MFP. Introduced last fall at a ground-breaking price of less than $4,000, the XD2490 scanner revolutionized the market place, allowing many users who had previously considered a wide-format scanner to be unaffordable to reconsider that decision. Now, with the XD2490 scanner as part of an MFP solution, customers can obtain a wide-format scan, print, copy, and share system for less than $8,500 with a printer.
At AIIM, Contex will also release new solutions and software updates to its dealers’ product portfolio, including an indexing and archiving solution, EDA, and WiseImage 11, an image processing tool. Special pricing for both software tools, when purchased with a Contex scanner, will be available until June 2010. In addition, all visitors to Contex’s booth can enter to win a $200 Apple gift card.

Personal Information on the Copy Machine

At a warehouse in New Jersey, 6,000 used copy machines sit ready to be sold. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports almost every one of them holds a secret.

IMPIKA to extend iPrint line of industrial inkjet printers

IMPIKA introduces its news inkjet printers iPrint 150 and iPrint 250. The iPrint 150-250 series represents a major advance in the piezoelectric DOD technology platform already standard on the iPrint 75 and 125 models. Performance benchmarks, both for quality and speed, define a new standard for digital printers and confirm IMPIKA's reputation for innovation and leadership in the industrial inkjet printer space.
The IMPIKA line now offers four iPrint versions on the basis of two models per platform. All models are modular and scalable within the limits of the platform and can print widths of up to 474mm (18.67ft) and use environmentally friendly water based pigment or dye inks. Each model offers variable print quality and output speeds supporting customer requirements for diverse market segments.

Stratasys Delivers First Shipment of HP-Branded 3D Printers

Additive fabrication system maker, Stratasys, Inc.  announced it has delivered its first shipments of HP-branded 3D printers. Stratasys and HP co-developed the exclusive 3D printer systems, which are being manufactured by Stratasys as part of a global manufacturing agreement with HP , as announced in January. HP launched its Designjet 3D products in Europe today, making it the only major manufacturer of 2D (or paper) printers in the 3D printer market. The products will be available this May in five European markets: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
Product designers, engineers, and architects who design with CAD (computer aided design) use 3D printers as peripheral devices to "print" or produce a tangible 3D model from plastic or other material to verify the form, fit, and function of designs prior to committing them to production or construction. Designers often seek 3D printers that model with production-grade thermoplastic when they want to best-predict performance of their plastic end-product.
Stratasys manufactures 3D printers under the Dimension brand, and it makes 3D production systems under the Fortus brand. Both product lines, as well as the HP-branded 3D printers employ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, which creates three-dimensional plastic models directly from a CAD file. The patented process creates parts by extruding semi-molten plastic in thin layers to "grow" the part, layer by layer. The process of producing a part layer-by-layer is known generically as "additive fabrication" or "additive manufacturing."

Xerox's New Multifunction Printer Combines Affordable Color with High-Productivity Workflow Tools

Xerox Corporation's new color and black-and-white multifunction printers (MFPs) offer advanced scanning, document workflow features and security enhancements at an affordable price. Aimed at budget-minded small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs), the Xerox WorkCentre 7120 color MFP prints high-impact color documents, such as presentations and budget charts. The MFP prints color and black-and-white documents at speeds up to 20 pages-per-minute (ppm) using Xerox's Emulsion Aggregate High Gloss (EA-HG) toner, which produces smaller, more consistent toner particles, to create crisp text and sharper color images.

The WorkCentre 7120 is equipped with advanced document management features that add convenience and make office work easier:

-- Document routing to e-mail, network and content management software simultaneously for repeatable workflows

-- Advanced color scanning up to 55 ppm

-- Faxing over IP, fax forward to e-mail and scan to or print from USB

-- Xerox Auditron monitors color printing costs

The MFP also provides opportunities for SMBs to lower their environmental impact:

-- One of the most compact hallway color MFPs

-- Consumes 3.08 watts of power in sleep mode

-- Route and preview incoming documents on the interface or at PC to eliminate needless printing

-- Earth Smart print driver defaults include two-sided printing with no banner pages

In addition, Xerox is updating its line of black-and-white MFPs. The Xerox WorkCentre 5700 Series includes seven new MFPs that handle everything from general office documents to high-volume print jobs. With print speeds up to 90 ppm, the MFPs can:

-- Print, copy, scan or fax without interruption for quick turnarounds

-- Scan documents in color

-- Move to the next job if the first job in queue is held up due to a lack of resources with the Print Around feature

The WorkCentre 5700 Series comes equipped with advanced security features, including full support for the IPv6 network security standard, Image Overwrite to electronically "shred" data, fax isolation to prevent unauthorized access to data and Network Authentication to restrict access to scan, e-mail and network fax features. Both the WorkCentre 7120 and WorkCentre 5700 Series are built on Xerox's Extensible Interface Platform, a technology that can be used to create customized workflow applications. For example, a law firm can scan information directly to a client folder from the MFPs' color user interface without specifying the client name.

Starting at $6,999 U.S. list, the WorkCentre 7120 will be available in the Americas in May and immediately in Western Europe and all other markets including Russia and South Africa through Xerox direct sales, agents, authorized resellers and dealers, and concessionaires or by calling 1-866-480-3119 or at http://www.xerox.com/direct. Starting at $7,475 U.S. list, the WorkCentre 5700 Series will be available worldwide starting in May through Xerox direct sales, authorized sales agents and Global Imaging Systems.

Contex’s New 24” Multi-Function Solution

Contex, the a developer of wide format scanning and imaging solutions, introduces their new low-cost 24 inch Multi-Function Solution – the XD2490 MFP. This low cost scan, copy and communication device has at its heart the successful XD2490 scanner. The XD2490 scanner revolutionized the technical and CAD market, as well as construction, government and GIS markets, last fall with its ground-breaking low price. Pairing the low cost XD2490 with a high stand and the easy to use, yet powerful Nextimage software enables it to be coupled with any 24” printer and integrated into a space-saving single-footprint Multi-Function solution.
The XD2490 MFP includes Nextimage TOUCH software for walk-up ease of use. With Nextimage TOUCH, users can scan-to-file, scan-to-email, copy, edit files and print directly from the touch-screen interface. It supports scanning and copying in color, grayscale and black/white and is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. The XD2490 MFP with Nextimage TOUCH software is recommended for all types of technical drawings, line drawings and office graphics. It will Plug ‘n’ Play with a customer’s existing printer and it supports all major printer brands, such as HP, Canon, Epson and Xerox.

Printing from within Chrome OS

Google revealed its plans for printing from within cloud-based Chrome OS, and every printer you have ever owned, used or sneered at from afar, has been rendered outmoded. The printing system is to be called Google Cloud Print, with the fundamental tenet to the system being that the print job will up to Google and before being sent onto the printer of the user's choice.

Xerox’s New Wide Format Printer

When printing engineering and architectural renderings or schematics, accurate printing can’t come at the cost of extra time. Enter Xerox Corporation’s new Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution that delivers sharp, precise detail printing at high speeds. In addition to serving the needs of graphic communications providers, the wide format black-and-white digital printer, copier and scanner is ideal for reprographic departments within engineering, construction and architecture firms where technical drawings need to be easily accessible and replicated quickly. For example, government offices can use the 6622 Solution to print surveying documents and construction plans, giving home owners and contractors fast access to essential information.

Recycling printer cartridges in Montreal

In a factory building in an industrial sector of Montreal, an ingenious machine goes about its business, which is dismantling Hewlett-Packard printer cartridges. “Recycling” for these familiar household objects usually means a shredder, which according to HP’s Dean Miller can reduce thousands of cartridges per hour to a somewhat messy mix of plastic, metal and paper particles. "Closed loop" dismantling is the next big innovation in recycling, applicable to many products, from printer cartridges to TV sets and cars, too.

HP Reportedly Under Investigation for Bribery

Computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is reportedly being investigated by German and Russian authorities related to the payment of millions of dollars in bribes to win a Euro 35 million contract from the Russia government for computer equipment.

Epson to strengthen its position in Africa

Epson and South African Sizwe IT Group have announced a strategic alliance that will see Epson expanding its presence in corporate Africa, by appointing Sizwe IT Group its premier reseller in to South African market. As part of the agreement, technology provider Sizwe IT Group is now both an Epson premier corporate reseller and accredited service provider (ASP). The company will deliver Epson’s full range of business products to corporate South Africa and offer technical support to Epson customers, utilizing its in-house CRM and logistics platform.

HP Introduces Industry's First "Plug and Print" Laser Printers

HP bolstered the HP LaserJet Pro printer line with a new "plug and print" technology that allows customers to begin printing in as little as two minutes by simply connecting a netbook, notebook or desktop PC to the printer with a USB cable -- no CD required. New monochrome printers featuring HP Smart Install include the HP LaserJet Pro P1100 Printer series -- the most energy-efficient laser printer on the planet(1) -- the HP LaserJet Pro M1130/M1210 Multifunction Printer (MFP) series and the HP LaserJet Pro P1566/P1606dn Printer series. HP also unveiled the HP Scanjet Professional 1000 Mobile Scanner, the company's first portable scanner for fast, on-the-go scanning without the need for batteries or an AC adapter.
The printers feature new HP Auto-On Technology, which intelligently senses activity -- such as when a print job is sent to the printer -- and awakens the device automatically from "off" mode.(2) It complements HP Auto-Off Technology, which automatically adjusts the power settings and turns the printer off when there is no print activity. With HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, the new HP LaserJet P1100 Printer series can save up to 72 percent on energy costs versus its predecessor. The printers also use Original HP LaserJet print cartridges with energy-efficient toner for energy savings of up to 35 percent on every page versus earlier products.(4)

HP Appoints New Senior Leaders Across Company

HP has appointed Thomas E. Hogan as executive vice president of Sales, Marketing and Strategy for HP Enterprise Business, the company's $54 billion business group. In his previous role, Hogan led the Software & Solutions business unit at HP. During his four-year tenure, he drove a significant extension of HP's software portfolio, tripled revenues and expanded operating results.
HP also announced that Francesco Serafini will become executive vice president of Emerging Markets, reporting to the HP Executive Council. In this newly created role, Serafini will head strategy, planning, coordination and growth initiatives across all emerging market countries. Serafini was most recently senior vice president and managing director for HP Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Jan Zadak will replace Serafini as senior vice president and managing director for HP EMEA. Zadak most recently served as senior vice president of Sales for HP Enterprise Business in EMEA. There he was responsible for driving profitable growth across the company's entire portfolio and providing a best-in-class total customer experience. HP also announced Richard T. Geraffo Jr. as senior vice president and managing director for the Americas. Geraffo comes to HP from VMware, where he most recently held the position of vice president and general manager, Americas. In this role, he led a number of field functions. A 20-year-plus veteran of the IT industry, Geraffo also has held leadership positions at BEA and IBM. Geraffo replaces Tom Iannotti, who was recently appointed to lead HP Enterprise Services. HP further announced that Doraisamy Balu, senior vice president and managing director, HP Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), will be retiring from the company effective June 30, 2010. Under his leadership, the region delivered strong growth and customer focus. Prior to this role, Balu was managing director of HP India, where he and his team drove key improvement programs and delivered outstanding growth and business performance for HP.

New Xerox Wide Format Device Offers High-Speed Precision Printing

When printing engineering and architectural renderings or schematics, accurate printing can't come at the cost of extra time. Enter Xerox new Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution that delivers sharp, precise detail printing at high speeds. In addition to serving the needs of graphic communications providers, the wide format black-and-white digital printer, copier and scanner is ideal for reprographic departments within engineering, construction and architecture firms where technical drawings need to be easily accessible and replicated quickly. For example, government offices can use the 6622 Solution to print surveying documents and construction plans, giving home owners and contractors fast access to essential information.
The Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution prints 22 D/A1 (24" x 36") prints-per-minute and offers crisp 600 x 1800 dpi printing and 600 x 600 dpi scanning options. An on-board color scanner can improve copies of worn originals -- automatic background suppression makes smudges and creases less noticeable and tattered documents easier to read. Scans can be viewed on the color touch screen user interface before being printed, helping to verify quality, avoid mistakes and reduce wasted prints.
The 6622 device is driven by Xerox's FreeFlow Accxes Print Server and can easily be incorporated into existing workflows. FreeFlow Accxes offers color calibration with other network printers, enhanced management of the print queues to easily replicate previous jobs and the capability to seamlessly scan documents to a mailbox on the print server, network FTP location or remote network printer. The FreeFlow Accxes Print Server unifies the print server software across the entire Xerox wide format monochrome portfolio, allowing customers to have a seamless workflow. The Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution adds to the company's robust line of wide format printers designed for technical printing, which includes the Xerox Wide Format 6604/6605(TM) Solution and the Xerox 6279(TM) Wide Format device.

ZScanner 700 CX Wins 2010 Design News Golden Mousetrap Best Product Award

ZScanner 700 CX has been selected as the 2010 Design News Golden Mousetrap -- Best Product winner in the Rapid Prototyping category. The ZScanner 700 CX is the world's first handheld laser scanner that can capture surface information in full 24-bit color, rendering the complete picture of an object, not just the geometry. Color 3D data enables more realistic and informative 3D visualization and concept models, making the ZScanner 700 CX ideal for cultural heritage, anthropology, archeology, art, entertainment and Web applications, as well as product design and reverse engineering.
In addition to capturing color, the ZScanner 700 CX provides automatic, fully accurate texture mapping. Texture maps can be saved separately from the mesh, meaning users can modify or refine the texture in photo editing software without compromising accuracy. Flexible resolution during scanning enables the user to reduce resolution to obtain a lighter-weight file or smoother surface appearance. Dual scanning mode lets the user toggle between color and monochrome modes during the same scan.
The ZScanner 700 CX color scanner creates the first full-color scan-to-print solution when combined with Z Corporation's 3D printers, which are the only ones capable of printing in multiple colors. ZPrinters create physical models directly from ZScanner data, or any 3D data, just as 2D printers create documents from word processing text.
The ZScanner 700 CX extends the ZScanner 700 platform that in 2006 introduced unprecedented speed, ease-of-use and versatility to 3D scanning. The ZScanner 700 was the first-handheld, self-positioning scanner on the market that could digitize 3D surfaces in real time. It lets users scan any object in the tightest spaces with one continuous scan. Conventional scanners require multiple setups with fixed-position tripods, mechanical arms, or external positioning devices that must be aimed and re-aimed directly at target surfaces. ZScanners also capture information in a single reference model, meaning users do not need to invest time or risk errors in tedious post-processing to stitch multiple scans into one.

Printers in dorms eliminated to go green

In an effort to create more cost-friendly and "green" policies, Residential Services decided it would be in the best interest of the school to eliminate all printers within student residences and Greek houses. "We have found that a majority of our students already have their own printers, which are equipped to meet their needs," according to Ozzie Breiner, director of Residential Services. "We also note that most of the laserjet printers currently provided in the residence facilities are not housed in a climate-controlled environment, and high humidity causes them to jam frequently and break down."

How to Print from Your iPad

The iPad is almost a laptop computer. After all, you can write documents in Pages, and draw beautiful pictures in Sketchbook Pro. But when you need to print them out, your options get pretty slim.

Cartridge World Helps the Environment and Offers Savings on Earth Day

Cartridge World, the ink and toner remanufacturing retailer and franchisor, is reminding everyone on Earth Day (April 22) that saving money and helping the environment is easy when it comes to reusing printer cartridges. "With our continued commitment to recycling, we look forward to the day when reusing and refilling cartridges is as common as separating waste materials in our homes," said Steven Yeffa, President of Cartridge World Americas. "Recycling programs for cans, bottles and papers are mainstream, but few realize the additional impact they can make by reusing and refilling printer cartridges. The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in 2010 provides Cartridge World customers a way to be earth friendly and save their hard-earned money in the process."  Customers simply swap out their empty cartridge or purchase one already prefilled and find a significant savings compared to buying new. Recycling bins are also stationed at all Cartridge World retail locations for the general public to drop off their empty cartridges.

Image Digital Printing Expands Product Offering

Agfa has announced that Image Digital Printing (IDP), a large-format printer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is reaping success with their Jeti inkjet solutions. Launched in 2003, IDP produces everything from small decals to billboards. Over the years, managing partner Rob Tenwesteneind said, IDP has invested in four Jeti inkjet systems. The company opted for the :Jeti 3150 and :Jeti 3300 solvent inkjet systems for projects such as vehicle wrapping and the :Jeti 1224 UV inkjet system for POP and other on-demand projects for its customers, which range from trade show display companies to large franchises.

Copiers Refurbished Attends ITEX 2010

Copiers Refurbished, a leading independent dealer of slightly used copy machines, attended ITEX 2010 this month to learn how to expand their offerings and offer the maximum value on used copiers to their customers. The industry's number one dealer, reseller and VAR show, ITEX 2010 engaged dealers in new or enhanced opportunities to expand their core business offerings to experience better revenue. Copiers Refurbished was one of the many channel providers there seeking trustworthy and useful information on how to address their current business needs, and they believe they were successful in finding some better methods and go-to-market strategies for spotlighting cutting edge advancements in their industry. A properly refurbished copier from Copiers Refurbished can last just as many years as a new one, but at a fraction of the cost. Copiers Refurbished offers both black and white (B/W) copiers and color copiers at 75-90% off MSRP; their flexible financing and leasing options allow businesses full use of their refurbished copier without spending all of their capital upfront.

RechargExpo 2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia

Manufacturers, distributors and re-manufacturers of toner and ink jet cartridges and components from around the world will gather July 14-16, 2010 at the Jakarta Convention Center for RechargExpo, the only printer, copier and imaging consumables exposition in Southeast Asia. RechargExpo will run concurrently with Indonesia’s largest information technology event, the Dyandra Festival Komputer.
RechargExpo will include networking and educational sessions for everyone from business management to remanufacturing technicians. The Exhibit Hall will introduce investors, manufacturers, developers, suppliers and buyers of digital technology, imaging consumables, raw materials and business services. Representatives of the imaging aftermarket with existing and developing interests in the Asian markets will want to attend the Asian Imaging Forum (AIF), which serves as an update on industry trends and directions in Asian markets. Industry experts will deliver innovative ideas and successful strategies for dealing with what lies ahead in consumables remanufacturing, as well as the tools needed to implement and achieve these goals with the highest quality assurance and technical standards.

Canon introduces new laser printers

Canon has released two new laser printers in Australia aimed at the price-conscious SMB user. The new models are the LBP6300dn (RRP $439) and the LBP6650dn (RRP $729). Key features of these new models include Auto Duplex printing, all-in-one cartridge, integrated network ready, remote user interface, low power consumption, and quick start-up. According to the release, these printers are able to print the first page in a document in six seconds.

Crossprint expands to Germany

Crossprint AG, the leading supplier of printer ink and toner in Switzerland, is now expanding its operations into Germany. Businesses and consumers are seeking to save money in every way possible in these depressed economic times, and one of the biggest expenses they face today are overpriced printer inks and toners. That is why Crossprint AG has been dedicated to providing printer inks and toners at competitive prices, to provide businesses and consumers with a cheaper alternative. One option they offer to consumers is the purchase of compatible products. What this means is that they stock products which will work just as well with a customer’s printer as the actual manufacturer’s brand, but which cost less.

High Street Vouchers at The Office Supplies Supermarket

The Office Supplies Supermarket the UKs No1 new office supplies retailer has teamed up with HP Paper to create an exclusive special prize draw. Entry is free and offers customer the chance to win High Street Vouchers of between £20 and £100. The Office Supplies Supermarket is a new national office products retailer with a fresh, unique and above all ambitious approach. With over 20,000 office products in stock they have one of the UKs biggest ranges of office supplies at unbeatable prices. From pens and printer cartridges to storage and staplers they can supply just about everything you could need to run your office whether it be at work or at home. Thanks to their close relationship with the big manufacturers and suppliers they are able to offer consistently low prices and special offers. They have now teamed up with Hewlett Packard to offer customers the chance to win hundreds of pounds worth of high street vouchers.

ActivePrint 7.3 - iPad Printing Arrives

Back in late January, shortly after Apple announced their upcoming iPad, ActivePrint said it would be bring the ability to print to the iPad. ActivePrint 7.3 is now finished and being reviewed by Apple for release on the AppStore for the iPhone as well as the iPad. With ActivePrint you can print to any printer that your PC can print to over your Wi-Fi network or over the internet using your iPhone's or iPad's EDGE or 3G network.With the release of the iPhone OS 3.2 and the iPad many new features have been made available to developers. Pocket Watch, LLC. has leveraged these features to give customers the ability to print from the iPad office documents such as word processor document (.doc and .docx), spreadsheets (.xls and .xlsx), presentations (.ppt and .pptx), and PDF files.

Advantages of a 4x6 Photo Scanner

Whether you are considering purchasing a new photo scanner or are simply trying to determine which scanner you will use for a given job, you will have to decide whether to go with a 4x6 photo scanner or another model. 4x6 photo scanners have their benefits and their negative aspects, and it is important to know what these are before undertaking a scanning job or purchasing a new scanner. Below you will find a basic rundown of the relative pros and cons of 4x6 photo scanners.

Hewlett-Packard Reaches Another Patent-Infringement Deal

Hewlett-Packard Co.  settled a ink-cartridge patent infringement dispute with Print-Rite Holdings as the Hong Kong-based company agreed to withdraw the products. Acknowledging that HP's patents are valid, Print-Rite will stop selling H-P patent-protected cartridges in the U.S. market and other countries that have corresponding patent filings. H-P two weeks ago settled its lawsuit against several printer-cartridge makers and said it expected the International Trade Commission to rule against the rest after complaining their products infringed on H-P patents. Print-Rite isn't part of the ITC case.

Office Copier Celebrates 50th Birthday

According to CNN the most famous piece of office equipment has turned 50 this year. The office copier is still a prime feature in many offices, whether it is for printing purposes or for a five minute gossip session amongst boisterous employees. However, although the basic uses of the copier have remained, dimensions of the copier have changed. According to a recent article by CNN "offices have replaced traditional copiers with network connected multi-purpose printers." Office furniture is just as important as office equipment although it is not always something people think about improving. As an organisation, you probably replaced your office copier because it was outdated, switched to faster broadband to improve your office connectivity and download speeds, and invested in the latest flat screen monitors to save space and keep your employees happy. However, how many organisations can say they update office furniture for the same reasons - to keep up to date with trends and improve functionality? Today's trends show that pieces of office equipment/technology is becoming smaller in size, but bigger in functionality and capability. Less really is more… So if your employees are still sat at huge office desks surrounded by messy drawer units and unused filing cabinets that barely close, now might be the time to downsize your office furniture and make effective use of space.

Halal Scanner for iPhone scans its first Islamic ingredient

Mello Apps announced the release of Halal Scanner 1.0 for iPhone. Muslims all around the world find it difficult shopping for food products with such a large variety of additives in food products these days. Halal Scanner is an innovative one of a kind app that aims to solve this problem by providing a database of food additives that users can search or scan. "I remember how frustrating it was going to the supermarket and trying to figure out if the numbers on the ingredients were halal. It was out of this frustration that Halal Scanner was born." said Faizal Mohammed, creator of Halal Scanner.
The core features of Halal Scanner are Scan, Search, and Browse. With our Scan features, users can take a photo of the ingredients label using the iPhone camera. The user will be prompted to crop the photo to select the area containing the ingredients. Upon cropping, Halal Scanner will start processing for a while and come back with results of food additives found in the product. Users are prompted to check all other ingredients not found in the scan manually.