Lexmark Introduces New Mobile Workflows APP

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 19:42

NewsByte – Feb. 21, 2012—Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) will preview its new mobile workflows app today at the HIMSS conference in Las Vegas at booth #5531. The app enables rapid creation of custom mobile workflow solutions that simplify business processes in healthcare and other industries.

Lexmark's solution allows business users to easily create custom workflows – such as clinical photo capture, incident reporting or travel and expense processing – and rapidly share them with their workforce via the mobile workflows app for smartphones and tablets.

Canon U.S.A. Showcases Advanced Imaging Solutions For Healthcare Workflow And Interoperability At HIMSS12

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 19:25

LAS VEGAS, NV, February 21, 2012 – As a provider of solutions for electronic medical and healthcare records needs, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase state-of-the-art technologies at this year's Healthcare Information Management Systems Society Conference (HIMSS) at the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas that are specifically geared towards separate constituents within a healthcare office. Canon's booth #12406 will show examples of how Canon's imageFORMULA document scanners and imageCLASS laser devices can address the unique needs of various healthcare "environments" such as Billing, Admissions, Nurses' Station, Back Office, Physicians' Office and IT Desk.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience a hands-on demonstration of the latest Canon interoperability and workflow solutions. At the Nuance booth and in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase as a part of the Health Story Project use case, Canon will exhibit successful interoperability with electronic health record (EHR) applications by sending scanned documents with an HL7 CDA from imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction products (MFPs) using the embedded Nuance eCopy ShareScan v5 software. This solution advances the healthcare industry's goal to create a complete patient health story by enriching EHRs through the inclusion of paper-based, clinical document information, and facilitating the seamless exchange of healthcare information.

White House Custom Colour (WHCC) Agrees To Acquire New Canon DreamLabo 5000 Production Inkjet Printer To Expand Its Photographic Offerings

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 19:23

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. - February 21, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that White House Custom Colour (WHCC), a Minneapolis/St.Paul-based professional-photography lab, has entered into a letter of intent to purchase the first DreamLabo 5000 production inkjet printer sold in the U.S.. WHCC will use the DreamLabo 5000 to support high-end applications for the needs of its core customers: professional photographers throughout the United States.

Since opening in the late 1970s, WHCC has strived to offer its clients innovative solutions for meeting their photo-printing needs. It was one of the first photo labs in the country to completely transition from analog to digital technology, and is renowned for the production of premium photo books and albums, photo prints and wall display products.

Canon U.S.A. Displays EOS, HD Cameras, HD Camcorders, EF Lenses, Printers, Projectors And The DreamLabo 5000 P-O-D System At WPPI 2012

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 22:05

LAS VEGAS, February 20, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is exhibiting a broad range of professional photography, video, projector, and printer products designed to serve the unique needs of wedding and portrait photographers at the WPPI 2012 Trade Show. From exceptional, reliable photographic and HD image capture to ultra-high-quality printing and projection, Canon's WPPI 2012 products comprise a complete imaging system that champions picture quality and provides creative talents with the tools to grow their business. In addition to exclusive expert stage presentations, special attractions in the MGM Conference Center will include a demonstration of the new Canon DreamLabo 5000 inkjet printer, which marks the Company's entry into the production photo-printing market, targeting high-growth market opportunities for digital photo printers.

Canon products showcased at WPPI 2012 include:

EOS Digital SLR Cameras, EF Lenses, and Accessories
WPPI 2012 will be the first U.S. trade show where visitors will be able to see Canon's latest EF-series interchangeable lenses: pre-production samples of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses will be shown under glass.

Reduce Waste with Print Management

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 18:20

 With businesses trying to keep up with the day-to-day and striving to grow in the future, sometimes it can be easy to overlook the current state of a company’s current processes. This principle is especially true when it comes to understanding current printing practices. Many wasteful printing habits are employed throughout all industries without the company even realizing it.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Print management services will help a company assess their current printing practices and work to reduce printing waste. Printing waste can be paper, ink, toner, electricity and ultimately, money. The wasting of any of these resources ends up being extra money spent that could have been better invested.

Canon U.S.A. Announces Launch Of New Océ VarioPrint DP Line Black & White Digital Press Solution

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 19:15

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 14, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the Océ VarioPrint® DP Line of next-generation light to mid-production monochrome digital presses. Featuring the strengths of Canon and Océ production print technologies, including the Océ PRISMAsync™ controller, the Océ VarioPrint DP Line incorporates a clean-sheet design and innovative technologies for optimal image quality and productivity in a highly sustainable system. The Océ VarioPrint DP Line offers users the performance and workflow integration capabilities necessary to satisfy today's competitive quick printing, print-for-pay and in-plant/CRD environments.

The Océ VarioPrint 135/120/110 digital presses from Canon combine Océ's print technology, engine and controller with integrated Canon scanning and finishing solutions to create a highly configurable production platform. To enhance in-house productivity, Océ PRISMAsync™ operation management software makes it easy for operators to manage complex print jobs while delivering Océ's renowned image consistency. The powerful Océ PRISMAsync controller closely integrates with other Océ PRISMA® workflow modules to help automate steps within the print production process, helping to decrease costs by delivering increased productivity. Further, the reduced footprint Océ VarioPrint 135/120/110 digital presses deliver instant-productivity and multiple-finishing options including stacking, multi-punch, and perfect binding, empowering users to provide a wide range of profitable print applications.

HP Opens New Revenue Opportunities for Qualified Partners with Flexible Storage Services

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 17:32

HP today extended its HP ServiceONE program with a new storage services support model that will enable qualified partners to expand into high-growth storage markets and boost profitability.

According to IDC, the volume of digital content is set to grow to 2.7 zetabytes worldwide this year, up 48 percent from 2011(1) – making storage an enticing growth market. To fully capitalize on this opportunity, partners need flexible and financially attractive support and service offerings.

The HP ServiceONE Partner Support program enables qualified partners to pursue new business opportunities by combining HP and partner-branded services to bolster their portfolios.

Using the HP ServiceONE Partner Support for Storage program, qualified partners can improve the customer experience by offering access to HP support tools, intellectual capital and training for delivering branded design, management and support services for HP storage offerings.

HP Boosts Partner Revenue Opportunities in Cloud and Services

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 17:31

HP today announced programs and solutions that enable channel partners to grow cloud and services revenue while helping customers ease their transition to the cloud.

Unveiled at HP’s 2012 Global Partner Conference, the new HP PartnerONE cloud specialization and collaboration programs and expanded HP ServiceONE offerings can extend channel partners’ sales reach and speed customers’ time to market.

The cloud computing market is projected to reach $143 billion by 2013,(1) which offers channel partners new business opportunities. According to an independent survey commissioned by HP, partners want broad cloud solutions that incorporate software and services, offer more collaboration with each other to share cloud expertise, and are flexible enough to support a range of business models.(2)

Office Equipment: To Lease or To Buy

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 17:22

Once a business has determined its printing and copying needs, the owner then needs to go about obtaining the iStock_000001325953Smallproper machinery for their document needs. For some offices, purchasing the equipment outright might be the best choice while for others, considering lease options may better suit the business. Here are the main advantages to both purchasing and leasing:

Leasing

The main advantage of leasing is a smaller upfront investment. A company may have to pay a deposit but won’t be paying the full cost of the machine right away. Another advantage is that a business may be able to afford a nicer machine with more features than if the equipment was purchased outright. This allows a business to spread the cost of a more expensive machine out to create a more manageable payment structure. Additionally, many times when leasing, the printer lease will include technical support to for any required repairs or quick fixes.

Canon U.S.A. Announces New PIXMA Printers With AirPrint Support

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 17:44

Lake Success, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, recently announced AirPrint support in the PIXMA MX512 and MX432 Wireless Office All-In-One inkjet printers. AirPrint enables iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users to wirelessly print photos, email, web pages and documents without the need to install device drivers, saving time and enabling a seamless user experience.