Paradigm Imaging Group’s Award Winning Supra Gets Better!

Costa Mesa, CA – July 1, 2009 – Paradigm Imaging Group, a leading distributor of large-format scanning and printing solutions, announces the release of the enhanced EIS Supra multi-function system.

The Award-Winning Supra, the most popular of Paradigm’s line of large format scan-print-copy systems, has just gotten better! The Supra has been enhanced with new scanning and printing capabilities and a new, sleek design. The New Supra now features:

New! Graphtec SK280 36” color scanner
Scan speeds up to 6 inches per second in Grayscale and B/W and 2 inches per second in color @400 dpi
Up to 600 dpi true optical resolution, 1200 dpi interpolated
Convenient, face-up scanning
Improved document feeding
New power saving mode reduces power consumption to 5W or less
New! Canon iPF750 36” printer
Produces D-sized output in only 28 seconds on plain paper in fast mode, all in full color
New space-saving design with full front accessibility
Hassle-free, automatic top loading of paper
Sub-ink tank system allows for on-the-fly ink replacement
New print head incorporates a new nozzle shape to reduce satellite ink, producing cleaner lines and text and minimizing mist. The high-precision, high-density print head, with a total of 15,360 nozzles, lays down 4 picoliter-size ink droplets
New print job accounting manager
Rocket Scanner Controller
Includes Windows XP® Professional
Intel Core 2 Quad-Core Q6600 1.4Ghz processor
2GB DDR PC2-5300 memory
250GB SATA-150 (7200 rpm) 8MB cache hard drive
Exclusive Paradigm imageFLOW® scan-print-copy software
Touch screen and keyboard control
Interactive scan-print-copy controls
Over 550 printers supported
Includes over 325 ICC output profiles
Mini 101 keyboard with touch pad
15” touch screen panel
Paradigm’s sleek Ergo® Stand, a single-footprint solution for limited space requirements
One-year on-site warranty with an optional two-year warranty upgrade
“The enhancement of our popular EIS Supra reflects our customer driven philosophy of continually streamlining and perfecting our product offerings. This mindset flows throughout our organization, enabling us to provide the most technologically advanced products, at a competitive price point, with the highest level of customer support and service,” stated Randy Geesman, President of Paradigm Imaging Group.

About Paradigm Imaging Group
Paradigm Imaging Group is a large format solutions provider whose expertise extends from scanning and printing products to imaging systems integration, software development and product distribution. Paradigm counts among its clients companies in reprographics, architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing, as well as numerous public agencies at all levels of government. Since 1989, Paradigm has grown to become a leading provider of large format scanning and printing solutions.

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PARADIGM IMAGING GROUP
1590 METRO DRIVE #116
COSTA MESA, CA 92626

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Email: jane@paradigmimaging.com
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Ricoh MP 6001, 7001, 8001 & 9001 Spec Review

Ricoh now shipping the MP 6001, 7001, 8001 & 9001 models of b/w laser MFPs:

- replace the 6000, 7000 & 8000 models
- first two digits of model number denote speeds of 60, 70, 80 & 90ppm respectively
- Base MSRPs of $18K, $23K, $28K and $33K
- all models can scan in color
- 30 second warmup time for 6001/7001
- 300 second warmup time for 9001
- first copy out times range from 4.2 seconds to 3.3 seconds
- 4,300 sheet paper capacity
- comes standard with two 550 sheet drawers, and 1550 letter-size sheet drawer
- 100 sheet stack bypass
- Drawers can not hold card stock
- bypass accepts up to 110lb. index
- document feeder holds up to 150 originals
- scan speed of 80opm for b/w and 55opm for color
- document feeder can scan both sides at same time (but it slows down for this mode)
- 1200x1200dpi
- auto duplex standard
- 8.5” full color LCD touch screen
- Optional fax board
- scan to USB port
- Optional scan/print controller:
- actual maker unknown (most likely Oak Technology)
- 512MB RAM (can upgrade to 1.5GB)
- 160GB hard drive
- 1GHz processor
- PCL print driver standard
- Optional PostScript print driver
- 10/100BaseT & USB ports
- optional fax board
- optional FD5000 multi-fold unit (z-fold, tri-fold letter in, tri-fold letter out, gate fold, double parallel fold)
- optional GBC StreamPunch III
- optional BK5010 booklet maker with trimmer
- optional 50 sheet or 100 sheet stapling finisher
- optional cover inserter
- optional 2/3 hole punch
- Removable hard drive for security
- 1200x1200dpi
- maximum paper supply of 8,300 sheets
- drum yield of 1.2 million
- can embed applications into the control panel

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Toshiba eSTUDIO 205L, 255, 305 series Review

Toshiba announced a number of new A3 b/w MFPs:

- eSTUDIO 205L, 255, 305 series:
- 20ppm, 25ppm & 30ppm
- Base MSRPs of $5095, $6650 & $8,050
- Maximum monthly duty cycles of 80K, 100K & 120K
- Base MSRPs fo $8625 & $10,799
- 8.5” full color touch screen LCD control panel
- Optional fax board
- 600x600dpi (advertised as offering 2400dpi with interpolation)
- 20 second warmup time
- 4.7 second first copy out time
- 30,000 page toner yield based on 5% coverage
- USB direct scan and print
- Auto duplex
- Scans in color and b/w
- Two 550 sheet paper drawers standard hold up to 28lb. bond only
- 100 sheet stack bypass standard (up to 110lb. index)
- 3,200 sheet maximum paper capacity with options
- Optional document feeder that handles 100 originals and scans up to 57ipm
- Optional Smart Card reader
- Print/scan controller standard
- 1GB RAM & 60GB hard drive
- 10/100BaseT & USB ports
- PCL, XPS & PostScript print drivers standard
- eBRIDGE technology allowing embedded applications into control panel
- Optional embedded software allows for scan to MS Word, MS Excel and searchable PDF
- Optional finishers offer hole-punch, stapling and booklet making
- eSTUDIO 355, 455 series:
- 35ppm $ 45ppm
- Maximum monthly duty cycles of 125K & 150K
- Base MSRPs fo $8625 & $10,799
- 8.5” full color touch screen LCD control panel
- Optional fax board
- 600x600dpi (advertised as offering 2400dpi with interpolation)
- 20 second warmup time
- 3.7 second first copy out time
- 30,000 page toner yield based on 5% coverage
- USB direct scan and print
- Auto duplex
- Scans in color and b/w
- Two 550 sheet paper drawers standard hold up to 28lb. bond only
- 100 sheet stack bypass standard (up to 110lb. index)
- 3,200 sheet maximum paper capacity with options
- Optional document feeder that handles 100 originals and scans up to 57ipm
- Optional Smart Card reader
- Print/scan controller standard
- 1GB RAM & 60GB hard drive
- PCL, XPS & PostScript print drivers standard
- eBRIDGE technology allowing embedded applications into control panel
- Optional embedded software allows for scan to MS Word, MS Excel and searchable PDF
- Optional finishers offer hole-punch, stapling and booklet making

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10 Tips on How to Return a Leased Copy Machine!

Over the years, I would say that ninety percent of my clients leased their copiers with an option to buy the copier at the end of the term. Most of these leases had a buy out option for FMV (Fair Market Value). The general idea of an FMV lease is that the customer has no intention of ever owning the equipment and they will return it at the end of the lease.

Most leasing companies have been and still are very aggressive with FMV rates (interest), however most will have clauses in the leases that you must notify them in writing before the end of the term. All of the leasing companies have a "Window" clause, meaning you only have "x" amount of time when you can notify them, some are not more than 90 days prior to the end of the term and others are not more than 180 days and not less than 90 days. Make sure you read the lease!!!

Here's a few helpful tips for you:

1) Read the lease and be familiar with the return clause, Make sure you notify with in the parameters of the lease contract.

2) Set a reminder in MS Outlook or another contact management program to remind you to submit your LOI (Letter of Intent), state whether you will return or you wish to purchase.
3) Send all correspondence via certified mail oR Fedex, where you will get a signature that they received your letter.

4) Make sure that the system is in good condition, make sure the system makes a clean copy/print and make sure all of the accessories are working (some leases now have clauses that they will charge you for parts and labor if the system was not returned in good working order).

Most leasing companies have preferred go here for rest of article

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Ricoh Introduction of the MP 6001 / MP 7001 / MP 8001 / MP 9001

Ricoh is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Aficio MP 6001/MP
7001/MP 8001 /MP 9001 Series black and white digital imaging systems. These
new systems copy and print at 60/70/80 and now 90-ppm, respectively. They
replace the Aficio MP 6000/MP 7000/MP 8000 and are designed to support the
document workflow and productivity needs of today's networked office
environments. With the addition of the new faster 90-ppm Aficio MP 9001,
these devices also fit well in lower volume Central Reproduction Department
(CRD) and Print for Pay environments.

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series represents the latest
addition in Ricoh's formidable mid-high volume line-up, providing seamless
integration of copying, printing, faxing and scanning with document
storage. These systems combine complete scanning and document workflow
capabilities with versatile new finishing options to provide the most
comprehensive solution for even the most demanding environments.

go here for more

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New Océ devices add professional color to office documents

The Océ VarioLink 5522c/6522c MFPs stylishly produce the documents businesses need


TRUMBULL, CONN. June 15, 2009 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management, introduced today the Océ VarioLink™ 5522c/6522c devices. With print, copy, scan and fax capabilities, these multifunction printers add professional color distinction to office documents. Regardless of the format, media or finishing needs, they elegantly produce color or black & white documents. By seamlessly integrating with office workflows, the Océ VarioLink 5522c/6522c MFPs will become a natural extension of any business.

"In today's economy, companies are looking for every advantage to stand out of the competitive crowd, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. The new Océ VarioLink 5522c and Océ VarioLink 6522c are affordable, productive additions to the Océ VarioLink line-up that help our customers do more in less time, control color usage and costs, yet add color impact and style to documents to improve readability, comprehension and impact," said Thomas O’Neill, Vice President, Product and Strategic Marketing, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems division. "With a host of copy, print and scan functions, these devices can handle virtually any kind of document distribution so users can concentrate on their core businesses. With our set of Océ PRISMAstart™ utilities, Océ PRISMAenterprise™ Suite and the Océ Extended Solutions Platform, users and administrators gain full control over advanced security, authentication, accounting and device management functions from a single MFP to the entire fleet. And through our commitment to sustainability, these devices are designed to help customers meet their own sustainability goals. Océ is excited to expand the new Océ VarioLink line with these two models."

Speeds up document workflows

With a print speed of up to 55/65 ppm in black & white and 45/50 ppm in color, simplex or duplex, the Océ VarioLink 5522c/6522c MFPs meet the most demanding office needs. Scanning will not slow business down either, as the system processes up to 78 originals per minute. The standard 1-GHz print/scan controller, to read rest of press release go here.

Ricoh Aficio MP C2550 Presented With Five Star Rating

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation announced today that its Aficio MP C2550 color multifunction product (MFP) was awarded a five star rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) in environmental performance. As a result of BLI's rigorous evaluation process, the device was recognized as offering the lowest annual energy consumption and cost of all the Segment 2 models tested to date.

During the testing, the Aficio MP C2550 used significantly less energy in all running modes, including color, black-and-white, simplex, duplex, copy and print, when compared with competitive models in its speed range. The results of BLI's environmental job stream test, which measures energy consumption for typical real-world usage, contributed substantially to its lower than average energy consumption rating.

BLI's environmental performance test takes into account energy consumption as well as recovery time. While low energy consumption is an important efficiency measurement, it cannot be used to its fullest potential if the device requires a long recovery time from sleep mode. Therefore, BLI's tests take recovery time into account. The Aficio MP C2550's recovery time from sleep mode was considerably faster than average, resulting in more energy savings with less waiting time, earning it a 5-star rating in this aspect of testing along with its 5-star rating for energy consumption. Thanks to quick recovery technologies such as a compact, heat responsive fusing unit and new PxP color toner with a low melting point, more energy savings is possible with less waiting time.

"For over 30 years, Ricoh has placed environmental preservation as a top priority within the company, both in our global business operations and product development," said Michael Hunter, director, Product Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "We are constantly exploring ways to help our customers improve their sustainability and energy usage and believe 'green' MFPs are key toward this goal. Obtaining the five star rating in environmental performance from an industry leader like BLI only helps to reinforce our commitment to environmental stewardship and product innovation."

The Aficio MP C2550 has a toner-save mode. It also has a proof mode for copy and print jobs to save on consumable usage. In addition, BLI's tests showed that the MFP's overall copy and print productivity and noise emissions are competitive with other tested products.

To read the full release go here

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Polek & Polek Celebrates 35 Years in Imaging Supplies Business

June 1, 2009

Fairfield, N.J. – Polek & Polek is celebrating its 35th anniversary in the imaging supplies business this year. Established in 1974, Polek & Polek has grown from a small home office to one of the leading distributors of parts and supplies for copiers, faxes and printers worldwide.

Founder John Polek’s core beliefs when he started Polek & Polek are still its foundation today – providing the highest quality products; developing and maintaining long-term employee, vendor, and customer relationships; and absolute, 100percent unconditionally guaranteed customer satisfaction. Polek & Polek has always been committed to helping office equipment dealers improve their profits.

"This is what our customers experienced with Polek & Polek back in 1974," said Chris Polek, CEO. "In 2009 and beyond, our customers can count on the same experience. Every Polek & Polek employee is committed to these values, and these beliefs are the core to Polek & Polek’s success. As I look toward our future in the next 35 years, I know that these beliefs will not change."

Our commitment to saving dealers money has become even more evident to the dealer community as they struggle with the current economic conditions. Polek provides a profit relief valve that helps dealers maintain their profitability, even if revenue declines. Dealers who are still loyal to OEM find they need to make profits at the end of the day for their company. Using an exclusive OEM strategy does not maximize that profit opportunity. Polek & Polek has been through all of the downturns since 1974, and they have navigated them successfully to support the industry.

With 2009 being an anniversary year, Polek admits that he’s reflecting on Polek & Polek’s past more than usual. “It is interesting that when Polek & Polek was born, the U.S. Economy was facing its most difficult times since the Great Depression,” Polek said. “Now we fast forward 35 years later where Polek & Polek has significantly more experience, knowledge, and resources to help our customers survive and thrive through these unprecedented economic times.”

"I believe the future for our industry is a very bright one, and the recovery of corporate technology spending will help the growth of our industry move even faster," Polek said. "I would like to thank all Polek & Polek customers, vendors, and employees for their support. Whether it be the past, present, or future, our success would be impossible without them!"

Polek & Polek is a distributor of parts and supplies for copiers, faxes, and printers for brands including Canon*, Copystar*, Kyocera*, Konica Minolta*, Panasonic*, Sharp*, Ricoh*, Savin*, Toshiba*, HP*, Lexmark*, Panafax*, Brother*, Xerox*, Lanier*, Muratec*, Okidata*, Riso*, Samsung*, and Imagistics*.
Contact Polek & Polek at (800) 526-1360, e-mail sales@polek.com or visit www.polek.com.

*Trademarks are property of respective owners and are used for descriptive purposes only.

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ActiveIdentity, Konica Minolta partner

ActiveIdentity, Konica Minolta partner

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc., a provider of imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, and ActivIdentity Corp., a provider of strong authentication and credential management, announced that they have co-developed a Personal Identification Verification-Compliant Card System that increases security and document control for customers using multifunctional products, such as print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system.

The ActivIdentity ActivClient security software is available to U.S. Department of Defense customers - as well as customers of other government agencies - using Konica Minolta multifunctional products. The PIV-Compliant Card System can be used in conjunction with the Common Access Card, as well as the next generation CAC, a PIV-Compliant Identification Card.

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Kyocera FS-C1020MFP Review

Kyocera Mita America has introduced the FS-C1020MFP; a color multifunctional printer ideally suited for today's small to medium sized businesses and shared workgroup environments. The FS-C1020MFP is a 21 page-per-minute color solution offering standard paper-saving duplex printing and copying and features designed to improve workplace functionality in a cost-effective manner.

For organizations seeking to meet the demand for superior output quality while simultaneously managing costs, the FS-C1020MFP includes a 35 sheet document processor, a 250-sheet adjustable paper drawer, and 256MB of standard memory (upgradeable to 512MB) to ensure fast and efficient processing for printing, scanning, faxing and copying. The FS-C1020MFP provides the user with monochrome and color scanning capabilities; including scan to PC, scan to e-mail, Scan to FTP and TWAIN scan.

"In today's business work environment, small offices and workgroups are challenged to find solutions that address their high productivity demands and limited budget," said Richard Heckelmann, product and solutions marketing manager, printers for Kyocera Mita America. "The FS-C1020MFP exemplifies Kyocera's commitment to provide user's with devices that work harder and help them become successful in today's competitive marketplace. This device will allow small offices and workgroups to produce professional quality documents affordably."

Standard network print includes an ARM 400 MHz processor and 600x600 dpi print resolution. The FS-C1020MFP supports multiple page description languages, including PCL 6 (XL, 5c) and PS3 emulation, and can be connected in any Windows and Mac environment. Additionally, the device includes a Super G3/Network fax system -- which allows users to send and receive faxes from their desktop.

The FS-C1020MFP also offers a 500 sheet paper drawer option for businesses that need additional paper capacity.

The FS-C1020MFP is available now through authorized Kyocera dealers, at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,220.

Notes from Art:

A few things you should know about this unit. Ricoh and other manufacturers have also relabled this unit. The toner cartridge is an all in one cartridge, meaning that the cartridges houses the drum, cleaning unit, and toner. Cost for color is about $100 per cartridge, thus the cost per page for each color cartridge is .05 (5 cents). Black is about $50 per cartridge, thus the cost per page for black is .025 (two and a half cents). When making color copies or color prints based on 5% coverage per color, this unit will cost you an astonishing .175 (seventeen and a half cents per page). The thermal transfer and fuser are rated for the life of the unit. You also need to replace a waster toner container about every 25,000 pages.

Here's my pet peeve about this unit, Kyocera claims a max volume monthly duty cycle of 50,000 pages! Huh??? What? If you did make 50,000 pages on this device in one month, you would have paid $8,750 for the consumables and would probably have to buy a new unit, it would also take 40 hours to make those prints. Good for the very low volume user (home office), not so good for office work groups. The cost per page for color is too high!

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Should I get a Ricoh or Canon?

I picked this question up this AM from my email, and thought I would post here for everyone.

My firm is deciding between Canon Brand digital copiers and Ricoh. Which should we choose and why?

"thewindmaster_11" has got it wrong about IKON, they are now owned by Ricoh and only sell Ricoh, thus he may not be a reliable source to answer your question of which is better, Ricoh or Canon. He does have a good point in reference to support. Check out support references from all parties involved.

Getting the right machine may depend on what type of business you are in and what type of volume you are looking to produce. The copiers of today are no longer about speeds and feeds, but rather what type of "apps' that can be added to improve your business process. Yes, today's copiers are similar to iphones, where apps can be loaded on the systems operating system to improve scanning, faxing, and document management, plus many additional options.

Another item to consider is what is the largest paper size that you will print, copy or scan from the unit, if you have no need for 11x17 scan, copy or print and your volume is under 15K per month, you could save thousands of dollars on a "A4" MFP device.

Ask the rep how long he or she has been with the company, as stated before there's a lot more to these devices than speeds and feeds and the new reps do not have the knowledge of those reps that have tenure in the business.

If you'd like to know more pay a visit here www.mfpsolutions.blogspot.com

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RICOH INTRODUCES PRIPORT DX 4545 FOR MID VOLUME DOCUMENT DUPLICATION

New Digital Duplicator Delivers Lower Per Print Cost

West Caldwell, N.J., June 1, 2009 – Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of its Ricoh Priport DX 4545 digital duplicator. Ideal for mid-sized organizations that specialize in short to medium-run jobs like newsletters, bulletins, school permission slips, tests and work sheets, the Priport DX 4545 offers less per print costs than laser printers or copiers when producing between 30 and 4,000 copies per original.

Ricoh’s newest digital duplicator delivers speed, quality and value as the Priport DX 4545’s print masters yield double the capacity of competitive devices thereby providing organizations with diminished per-page costs. The speed and quality of the Priport DX 4545 reduces the need to outsource jobs as the machine’s 120 sheets-per-minute equips staff with the speed to complete their small to medium-run jobs in-house. The Priport DX 4545 uses advanced ink control technology that distributes high density ink with precision, creating professional documents with smooth, solid images, clear grayscales and consistent halftones.

The intuitive 4-line LCD control panel is easy for users to navigate, modeled after a typical copier control panel. The optional Type 4545 embedded PC controller facilitates connectivity with a workstation or network and allows users to easily manage their equipment with Ricoh’s @remote.

“At Ricoh, we are committed to meeting the demand of our consumers by providing them with the best in cost savings and speed,” said Raymond Bauer, product marketing manager, Digital Duplicator Systems, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The Ricoh Priport DX 4545 Digital Duplicator is an example of our ongoing desire to produce innovative products that facilitate our customers’ goals and businesses.”

Engineered to meet the diverse duplication needs within any organization, the Ricoh Priport DX 4545 delivers outstanding results. Priport DX 4545’s Print Pressure sensors automatically adjust for speed, temperature and humidity to enhance the image quality of any production job. Users can also tailor documents via user-selectable imaging modes that are applicable to all documents whether they consist of text, a combination of text and photos or handwritten originals.

To learn more about Ricoh’s full line of products, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.
About Ricoh Americas Corporation

Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., 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 Americas Corporation 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.
Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.
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