Kodak combines with DoxTek to offer improved billing trucker stops

Kodak scanners and DoxTek are improving the scanning and processing effectiveness of 100 billing services kiosks at Flying J Truck Stops across North America. The Scan & Go Express trucker kiosks quickly digitise bills, proofs of delivery and other related forms for immediate use in the billing process. At present, Flying J customers are scanning upwards of 25,000 images per week. To enhance the kiosks’ document handling capabilities, Kodak reseller DoxTek will begin using high-performance Kodak i1210 scanners, upgrading from basic flatbed scanners.

India's document copier/MFP market shows big growth

The combined document printer, copier and multifunctional product (MFP) market in India totalled nearly 800,000 units in the first quarter of 2010, a 35.7% jump in year-on-year growth, says analyst Gartner. Shipments by HP, Canon and Epson, the top three vendors in that order, contributed 77% of the total market in Q1 2010. Gartner analyst Vishal Tripathi said, “Canon registered 93% growth, followed by Samsung with 54%, and, in the midst of an ongoing shortage of materials, HP still managed to register 26% growth."

Fujifilm launches new Spectra inkjet printhead

Fujifilm Dimatix has launched a new drop-on-demand inkjet printhead with aqueous ink capability. The Polaris PQ-512/35 AAA is the second in the Spectra brand of general-purpose, binary printheads, joining a 15-picolitre model introduced earlier. The new model is said to demonstrate the flexibility of Q-Class, with an expanded range of drop sizes and configuration options, a 512-jet design, new spot size capability and aqueous ink support, in addition to UV-curable, and aggressive organic solvents.

Xerox Europe Launches Xerox 6204 Copier

Xerox has announced the Xerox Wide Format 6204 Copier, a solution which offers architectural, engineering, construction and manufacturing firms, as well as commercial print shops, an affordable new option for producing black-and-white technical documents. The compact new Xerox 6204C comes with all the same capabilities and industry leading Quality of output that has become the industry benchmark with the 6204 Multifunction device. The 6204C has been disfeatured from the 6204 Multifunction version, this now allows users of tradition analogue technology an entry product to move to digital at an attractive price point.

HP revs up ME anti-counterfeit drive

Technology giant Hewlett-Packard Co has stepped up its campaign to fight off counterfeiters of printing supplies here in the Dubai region, its top official for the firm’s Middle East Imaging and Printing Group, or IPG, said. “We don’t have the exact figures, but what we can say is that is really has a negative impact (on the sector), costing hundreds of billions of dollars,” HP Middle East IPG General Manager Amin Mortazavi told Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the company’s Dubai Science of Supplies Tour on Wednesday.

Lexmark's business C734dn quick, but costly

Lexmark's C734dn can cope with a busy office. The base capacity of 650 sheets can be expanded with two further 550-sheet trays and a high-capacity 2000-sheet feeder. There's an integral duplex unit, and you can opt for a special media tray that supports narrow media. Output options don't match up, though, as the shallow 300-page bin in the top of the printer can't be expanded

Kodak and Sun Automation address packaging market

Built on Kodak Versamark Printing Systems technology, the new CorrStream High-Speed Digital Printer from Sun Automation is the first product of its kind designed specifically for the corrugated packaging industry. The CorrStream Printer is a result of a product development and commercialization agreement between Kodak and Sun Automation and is part of Kodak's plan to extend the application of its core technologies into a variety of targeted markets.
Running at production speeds of up to 500 fpm, the CorrStream High-Speed Digital Printer provides 45 inches of color print area across a corrugated sheet up to 60 inches wide. The printer utilizes up to 20 Kodak Versamark DH90 Printheads to produce color images suitable for corrugated applications such as point-of-purchase displays and versioned or variable primary and secondary graphic image packaging.

OKI Release New LED Printers

Flashing lightbulbs. To date they've been good for transmitting morse code and causing epileptic fits. Recently though the fine people at OKI decided that giving lonely lighthouse keepers something to do wasn't a worthy purpose for the lightbulb. They've therefore integrated LEDs into their new printers, and given them the noble task of generating printouts. Oh what benevolent ink cartridge manufacturers!

Océ makes leap forward to be seen as lean and green

Just under three years ago, Océ developed a strategic alliance with UK-based Shining Earth, part of Delta-Simons consultants, to develop a scheme where the energy consumption from a flagship product, the Océ VarioPrint 6250, was measured over all its key functions and operating modes. From this data, the CO2 released as a consequence of electricity generation was determined over the lifetime of the production press. A shining example of how to offset CO2 to benefit the environment.

Managed print services is key sector

For more than a decade, Lexington-based Lexmark International has devoted time and money to building an infrastructure for businesses that helps them eliminate printing. Called managed print services, this field is becoming more and more prominent for Lexmark and its rivals. Lexmark doesn't break out the division's revenue, but acknowledges it's an important piece of its future, citing important account wins lately like the BB&T bank chain.

Ursula Burns (Xerox) adds chairwoman title

Xerox Corp. said its CEO, Ursula Burns, has assumed the role of chairwoman succeeding Anne Mulcahy, who has retired. Mulcahy, 57 stepped down from the CEO role in July 2009 but stayed on as chairwoman. She became CEO of Xerox on Aug. 1, 2001, and chairwoman on Jan. 1, 2002.

Xerox's ColorQube 9200 Series Reduces Waste and Save Customers Money

Xerox Corporation introduced its ColorQube 9200 Series multifunction printer (MFP) with a straightforward proposition -- affordable color that lowers the environmental impact of office printing. One year later, organizations around the world say it's true -- solid ink technology is making a positive impact on business and the environment. Customers using the ColorQube 9200 Series to cut costs and meet their sustainability goals include:

-- CityCenter (U.S.), an urban destination of hotels and residences, spas, dining and shopping on the Las Vegas Strip, recently installed 37 ColorQube 9200 MFPs to help meet sustainability goals. The MFPs generate 90 percent less supplies waste, 9 percent less lifecycle energy and 10 percent fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable laser-based product and are located in every property in the development, including the flagship ARIA Resort & Casino.

CityCenter has achieved six LEED(R) gold certifications by the U.S. Green Building Council. The solid ink MFPs are just one part of its commitment to using sustainable elements and practices to create a healthier environment at CityCenter.

-- The ColorQube 9200 Series is helping businesses in Europe reduce their color printing costs, including Capespan (U.K.), a leading fresh produce company that installed two ColorQube 9200 MFPs at its headquarters earlier this year. The MFPs cut the cost of color pages by up to 62 percent compared to traditional color lasers, without compromising print quality, saving the company thousands of dollars.

Corus Entertainment Inc. (Canada), one of Canada's largest and most-successful media and entertainment companies, has entered into a five-year partnership with Xerox Global Services to run its Corus Print Centre. The deal enabled Corus to replace 240 older print devices with 43 new Xerox machines, including 30 ColorQube 9202 MFPs.

The MFPs will help Corus reduce costs, increase staff productivity and build on the sustainability initiatives associated with the company's new LEED gold-certified headquarters.

Memjet Printers are Here

Memjet printing technology, a distinctly new variation on inkjets, was first unveiled in early 2007 along with some demo videos of spectacularly fast prototype printers. The promise was that Memjet printers could print letter-size output at 60 pages per minute, or one page per second, and 1,600-by-1,600 dots per inch, with printers that were supposed to be available in 2008 for $200 to $300. Really.

Intermec Reduces Deployment Time and Improves Network Connectivity with New PF8 Desktop Printers

Intermec Technologies announced enhancements to its PF8 desktop thermal printers -- including internal Ethernet and Intermec PrintSet configuration support. The new features streamline printer deployment and minimize maintenance for light duty applications in transportation/courier, manufacturing, healthcare, in-store retail and office environments.
"The PF8 chosen by GeoPost, perfectly meets the need to identify express parcels using barcodes, for customers dealing with tens to hundreds of parcels per day," Jean-Luc Defrance, group chief information officer of GeoPost. "The printer is compact and easy to use which makes it the perfect solution for customers dealing with a large volume of express parcels. Its compatibility with the Intermec PC4 printer is a very useful extra function."
Intermec PrintSet provides a simple mechanism for configuring printer and network settings, downloading fonts and graphics and upgrading firmware -- saving time for both set-up and ongoing support. The PF8 printers, available in thermal transfer (PF8t) and direct thermal (PF8d) technology models, include flexible, industry standard connectivity - including parallel, serial, USB and optional internal Ethernet -- enabling easy, drop-in installation in networked environments. With their compact size, common media specifications, and ESIM printer language, the PF8 printers provide an easy migration path from legacy Intermec printers like the PC4, and other desktop printers using the EPL printer language.

Purple Platypus Launches the First Color 3-Dimensional Printer

Purple Platypus, a leading Southern California distributor of 3D printing systems, today launched the BFB 3000 Panther, the first fully-assembled, color 3-dimensional printer available in the United States under $4,000. The BFB 3000 Panther rapid prototyping printer will be unveiled at the RAPID 2010 Conference and Exposition at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim May 18-20 in booth 800.
Manufactured by Bits from Bytes Ltd. of North Somerset, United Kingdom, the BFB 3000 Panther enables businesses, industrial designers, architects, manufacturing firms, and hobbyists to purchase affordable rapid prototyping equipment for the first time. The BFB 3000 Panther prints quick and affordable models and parts from computer aided design (CAD) files. The printer is standalone, uses an SD card, and requires no computer connection.

PageSense 7.1 for Printer and MFP Performance Measurement

QualityLogic announced PageSense 7.1, the newest version of its printer and multifunction peripheral (MFP) performance measurement test tool. Manufacturers and industry publications use PageSense to obtain standardized test results and accurately compare the throughput performance of printers and MFPs. PageSense uses test files from popular applications to perform throughput performance testing of printing, copying, faxing and scanning functions.
PageSense 7.1, which is now shipping, supports Windows 7 and includes test files for 22 popular applications, including the Microsoft Office 2010 suite, Adobe Creative Suite 4 products, and more. This summer, QualityLogic will release application test files for new Adobe CS5 applications and Acrobat 10. PageSense 7.1 features performance measurement support for duplexers that flip the page externally, as well as those that perform duplexing internally. Another new feature, stand-alone paper sensor support, allows users to integrate the sensor into their own software and measure paper sensor events.

FTC "Concerned" About Copier Security

Three weeks after Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) watched CBS investigation into the dangers of digital copiers and called for an investigation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) responded to him today with a letter saying it shares his, "concerned that personal information can be so easily retrieved from copiers."  Stopping short of announcing a full investigation, the FTC did say it is, "now reaching out to copier manufacturers, resellers and retail copy and office supply stores to ensure that they are aware of the privacy risks associated with digital copiers and to determine whether they are warning their customers about the risks..."

ACTPrinter 1.8 for iPhone OS: Virtual Printer Update

A printer app for the owners of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad has just been updated. ACTPrinter 1.8 is an application that allows users to take all their documents with them. Released by Houdah Software ACTPrinter brings to an end the endless printing of electronic tickets like boarding passes. Users can scan bar codes straight off the display of their iPod Touch or iPhone. Web pages, letters, and emails can be read by users on the go. ACTPrinter 1.8 is on the App Store for $0.99 and a free upgrade for existing users. Requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later, Mac with Airport card, Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard or Snow Leopard.

Managed Print Keeps Customers Close

Managed print services has been the subject of industry buzz lately, but one solutions provider in New York has been honing its managed print offering for nearly four years. It now offers a mature solution that delivers tremendous ROI for customers — and profitable longterm relationships for itself.

Buying ink cartridges is no longer a black-and-white issue

Staff at HP are quick to list interesting facts and figures about the company’s print technology, and they do so with a certain sense of pride. An ink cartridge’s nozzle is one-third of the width of a human hair, for example, and can have up to 36,000 drops of ink passed through it every second. These and many other statistics are used by HP, to some degree at least, to explain the high cost of ink for the consumer. The mantra that “ink is not just coloured water” is stated repeatedly by Geraldine Morel, the company’s European marketing product manager.

Xerox's iGen4 Press Drives Prints and Profits

Hailed as the "ideal press" for producing high-end collateral, direct marketing and photo specialty products, Xerox Corporation (XRX 10.40, +0.10, +0.97%)  has added new product enhancements and a customization program to its Xerox iGen4press. The features extend the range of print jobs that generate new business opportunities and profits for print providers.
Print service providers from Maine to Russia rely on Xerox's iGen4 press to expand their digital businesses with direct mail pieces, photo books and specialized calendars. DMM, Inc., a direct marketing solutions provider based in Scarborough, Maine, produced a fundraising campaign for the Biodiversity Institute on its iGen4 press. "Adopt-a-Loon" postcards were designed to raise awareness and drive funding for the institute's environmental efforts - sharp detail and accurate color reproduction were musts to preserve the quality of the wildlife photography.
Green production was essential since the Biodiversity Institute studies the impact of contaminants on the environment. The postcards were printed without chemically processed inks on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. The campaign resulted in 80 new loon "adoptions" and a 14.4 percent increase in donations over the previous year.
Adlis SAS selected the iGen4 press when it expanded its business to include photo books. The Paris-based digital print company's storefront near the Louvre Museum is the perfect location to showcase its artistic photo books and the image quality made possible with the iGen4 press. Adlis' diverse customer base -- from governments, associations and museums to vacationers, newlyweds and youth groups -- can easily create high-quality photo books by logging on to their website.

Samsung launches very small laser printer

Samsung Electronics  has launched what it claims is the world’s smallest monochrome laser printer. The ML-1665 is targeted at small businesses or home offices, students and households (so that's everyone then) and gives users a simple printing experience through the number of easy to use one-touch features.

Lexmark to sell printers through Apple's UK stores

Lexmark has started selling three models of its wireless inkjet printers in Apple’s UK stores. The £169 Interact internet enabled, all-in-one printer has a touchscreen and Lexmark has developed an application so that people can print directly from either an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. In addition, Lexmark‘s Smartsolution software is compatible with Apple’s Mobileme software so when users wirelessly connect an iPhone or iPod touch, they are able to access their stored photos directly through the Interact touch screen. They can also set up Apple News RSS feeds.

Madico partners with Roland DG at Ipex

Madico Graphic Films, a UK-based supplier of pressure sensitive coated film products for durable label applications, will showcase a variety of label substrates in conjunction with Roland DG at Ipex on stand 12, C140. Roland will demonstrate several label Madico products on its new VersaUV LEC-330 inkjet printer/cutter, which allows short-run label printing onto a wide range of substrates.

Network Hub EM4080 for file and printer sharing

The new Eminent Network Hub EM4080 allows multiple computers to share a printer, cardreader and hard disk. Supplier of ICT accessories Eminent considers the Network Hub a simple solution that saves money and time. Instead of buying a second printer, this Network Hub allows to share one single printer with multiple users. Sending files to another computer that can print is no longer necessary. All PCs and laptops in the home network are able to print on one and the same printer with the Eminent Network Hub.
Files on a hard disk are easily accessible when using the Eminent Network Hub. Connect a hard disk to the Network Hub to create access to music, movies and other files from multiple computers. All PCs and laptops can save files to one single hard disk. This is also a smart and convenient way to use a hard disk for backup purposes.
The Eminent Network Hub has four USB connections. As a result, it is possible to connect a printer, external hard disk, cardreader and scanner simultaneously. All computers in the home network will be able to use these USB devices. Three USB ports are available on the front side of the Eminent Network Hub and there’s an additional USB port on top of the device. The compact Network Hub has a black and white square design. Eminent offers the Network Hub with all necessary cables, software, a manual in plain English and five years warranty. For more information visit www.eminent-online.com.

Eco Printer Uses Ground Coffee For Ink

There exists a seemingly endless list of inventions meant to replace the normal ink cartridges found in printers with eco friendly alternatives. For example: the printer that runs using pencil stubs or the printer that erases (thanks to special ink) and reuses the same sheet of paper up to 1000 times.

When the printer's ink goes green

Garry Ingoldsby is a man with a mission - to change the perceptions of the print industry as an environmental neanderthal forever. The Middlesbrough-based master franchisee for Printing.com talks to environment reporter Kelley Price about how planting trees revealed the true extent of consumer power. In the last five years, Garry Ingoldsby has increased turnover for his six North-east design and marketing agency branches from little more than £1,000 to a whopping £750,000.

Epson announces first sub-$100 wireless All-In-One

Epson introduced the first $99 all-in-one with built-in wireless-n (IEEE 802.11n) that offers superior performance and print quality over competitive models in its price range. The affordable and easy-to-use Epson Stylus® NX420 printer/scanner/copier is designed for busy families and students who want to conveniently share one printer with multiple users for various everyday printing tasks, such as schoolwork, recipes, or vacation photos.

UTec to Launch Comprehensive Line of Wide-Format Printer Inks

Union Technology International (MCO) Co., Ltd. ("UTec") will release a new line of compatible cartridges for use in wide-format inkjet printers in May. The products will debut at IPEX, the global event for printing technology and publishing, which will be held in Birmingham, England, from May 18-25. UTec's new line includes compatible cartridges that are employed by some of today's most popular wide-format printers including hardware from Canon, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland.

The pathetic state of Windows 7 printer drivers

It’s been a bad month for driver aggravation. Over the past few months, I’ve had various bruising encounters with drivers for hardware products and the reality is that, despite Microsoft’s best intentions for the Update platform in Windows 7, it just isn’t good enough.

Staples and Entrepreneur.com Launch Green Your Small Business Challenge

Demonstrating the company's long standing commitment to the environment, Staples, Inc, the world's largest office products company, is working with Entrepreneur.com to launch a program that will help small businesses become more eco-responsible. Through an online contest located at www.Entrepreneur.com/greenoffice, U.S. small business owners and others can enter the "Green Your Small Business Challenge" by submitting a 100-word essay on how and why they would make their office more sustainable. Qualifying entries must be submitted between May 5, 2010 and June 4, 2010.
Entrepreneur.com will select the three top submissions, awarding the grand-prize winner with a $10,000 green office makeover (through a Staples gift pack) and a spotlight in an online feature themed "How to Take Your Business Green" in August. The second-place winner will receive a $2,000 Staples gift pack and the third-place winner will receive a $1,000 Staples gift pack. Staples offers a wide selection of eco-conscious products which incorporate various environmental features such as recycled content, environmental certifications or other environmental designs. Through the company's offerings, including the Sustainable Earth brand line, Staples remains committed to providing customers with innovative eco-conscious products.

"Staples strives to make it easy for small business owners to make their workplace more sustainable by offering unique, useful and affordable eco-conscious products like our Sustainable Earth by Staples notebooks and pads made from 80 percent sugarcane waste, to the Staples Verdesol chair, featuring fabric made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles," said David D'Angelo, senior vice president of Staples Brands Group. "This initiative with Entrepreneur.com is a great opportunity for Staples to provide the winners with the products and tools they need to make a difference and have a positive impact on the environment."

EcoEasy Tips for Any Office

1. Whether it's reusing old stationery as scratch paper, setting up a recycle bin for cans and water bottles, or separating boxes and newspapers, make sure materials in the office are sorted to be recycled.

2. Set up computers and other energy-draining equipment (i.e. copiers, fax machines) to go on standby to reduce energy consumption. Use ENERGY STAR-certified products, which are 50 percent more energy efficient than a standard unit.

3. Turn off equipment at the end of the day or before the weekend starts and unplug equipment until it is needed since many machines consume energy even in the "off" position.

4. Replace any incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs which last up to 10 times longer.

5. Take your old computers, monitors, laptops, printers, faxes and all-in-ones to any StaplesU.S. store and drop them off at the customer service desk to be recycled properly. All brands are accepted for recycling regardless of where they were purchased. Staples also provides ink and toner cartridge recycling and offers $3 back in Staples Rewards for any ink and toner cartridges returned to stores, up to 10 per month.

6. Save materials and important documents digitally on your computer instead of in file cabinets. When printing, use a printer like one from the Staples HP EcoEasy line of printers which use up to 50 percent less paper with double-sided printing.

7. Makeover your desk with eco-conscious products; in addition to recycled paper, Staples offers a wide selection of eco-conscious products such as bamboo flash drives and remanufactured toner cartridges.

8. Use eco-conscious cleaning products when tidying up the office. Staples' Sustainable Earth(R) cleaning products provide powerful cleaning action and minimize impacts to the environment.

9. Look into furniture and cubicles that are Greenguard Certified (www.greenguard.org). The materials in these products have been tested for toxic emissions. Products that are under the allowable limits of toxins are defined by the U.S. Green Building Council as Greenguard products.

10. Carpool to work; if you and a coworker live by each other, riding to work together will reduce polluting car emissions. If you live close to work, why not walk or ride your bike.

Top Products for Going Green in The Office

-- Staples Brand folders and paper make it easy to clean up while greening up. Perfect for the environmentally conscious, the 3-tab 100% Recycled Manila File Folders contain 40 percent post-consumer content. Staples Brand paper also comes in a variety of eco-conscious ream and case options such as Staples 100% Recycled Multi-purpose Paper or Staples 100% Recycled Copy Paper.

-- Made from 80% sugarcane waste, Sustainable Earth by Staples Notebooks and Writing Pads are an eco-conscious alternative for any note-taker.

-- Sustainable Earth by Staples Glass and All-Purpose Cleaners are formulated with the EPA Design for the Environment, and meet Green Seal environmental standards for household cleaners based on its reduced toxicity, biodegradability and packaging.

-- The Staples 7-Outlet and 12-Outlet EcoEasy Surge Protector with Dataline Protection automatically shut off peripheral devices when the primary device is turned off or goes into stand-by mode, resulting in easy energy savings for the office.

-- Sustainable Earth by Staples Remanufactured Toner delivers superior printing every time, while reducing the environmental impact.

-- With 4GB of storage space and a 100% renewable and biodegradable bamboo casing, the Staples Bamboo USB Flash Drive is perfect from transporting files on the go.

CanoScan 9000F with built-in professional film scanning

This high-speed CanoScan 9000F color image scanner with built-in professional film scanning is ideal for consumers interested in preserving their work or family memories in a safe and easy way without sacrificing overall image quality.

Epson Launches Two Budget Consumer Scanners

Epson has announced two budget-priced consumer scanners, the Perfection V33 and Perfection V330 Photo. Both models offer 4,800-by- 9,600 dpi optical resolution and a similar feature set, including a 180-degree lid for scanning oversized objects. The V330 adds a built-in transparency unit that enables it to scan slides, negatives, and film.

How Safe Is Your Printing?

A recent survey commissioned by Canon New Zealand as the company launches its new imageRUNNER ADVANCE range, revealed that printing documents in your office or at university are not as secure or private as you might imagine. Over 60 per cent of people surveyed admitted looking at printed material that is sitting on a printer when collecting their own printing.

X-Rite Ships New Version of EasyTrax

X-Rite Inc. is shipping a new enhanced version of EasyTrax , an affordable, semi-automated press-side color scanning solution. This new version now features support for Windows 7, additional functionality for customers with perfecting presses to handle up to 8 colors, support of Japan Color libraries, an enhanced Wizard-style editor interface, and a series of easy-to-follow animated tutorials. With these new enhancements, users will be able to get up and running even faster, with everything they need at their fingertips. The unique editor interface will walk the user through every step of set-up. For customers with more advanced needs, EasyTrax now enables perfecting presses to support up to 8 ink units with the advanced ISO/G7 module, whether using a CMYK, Multi-Color or N-Color workflow.
The ISO standards and G7 Process Control module is ideal for customers who want to maximize their process control efficiency by printing to international standards. These features help process color printers work to ISO targets using specific ISO inks and paper stocks. With easy to understand measurement results graphs and reporting, the press operator can quickly see what adjustments need to be made on press to be within the targets. With close to a hundred units sold in just 4 months, EasyTrax is rapidly gaining momentum with small to mid-size printing shops around the world. It is proving to be particularly popular with half size presses with over half of all units sold so far installed on 20”- 29” presses.

Kodak Offers Printer Apps for iPhone

It’s no secret that iPhone printer apps are the latest way for OEMs to make sure you print pages wherever you go. We do know that certain HP, Canon and Epson printers can print images wirelessly from an iPhone. Now Kodak has come out with two new apps for its ESP all-in-one printers – one for Blackberry Smartphones, and one for your iPhone.

'Windows needs built-in Pdf viewer'

Microsoft should add a basic PDF viewer to Windows to help protect users from the spike in attacks exploiting bugs in Adobe's Reader, a security researcher said Friday. "Apple does this with its Preview [application], and Microsoft should, too," said Sean Sullivan, a security advisor with Finnish antivirus vendor F-Secure's North American operation.

Ogden council to switch to paperless postings

Starting May 7, the city council of Ogden will switch to a computerized paperless system for posting meeting agendas and related documents on its new micro website, council.ogdencity.com, that will go online Tuesday. The primary reason for the paperless system is to provide residents easy access to information and protect the environment as part of the council's Green Ogden initiative.

Call for investigation on copy machines

The much-maligned mainstay of the office, the copy machine, could be a jackpot for identity thieves, Representative Edward Markey said in a letter calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate possible criminal misuse of the machines’ hard drives. “I am very concerned that these copy machines can be a treasure trove for identity thieves, allowing criminals to easily access highly sensitive personal information,’’ said Markey, a Democrat from Malden who is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

    

Keep a scanner in your pocket

What it is: A pen-sized scanner (2 ounces, almost 9 inches long) that will copy whole pages of documents or photos at 100 to 400 dots per inch. How it works: The cordless device powers up with the push of a button. You slowly, evenly pull the scanner over the document or photo you wish to copy, whether black and white or color.