The new TASKalfa MFPs include vibrant colour and crisp black & white printing, colour scanning and copying, and optional Super G3 fax/network fax for high-speed document delivery.This new Multifunctional Copier line maintains Kyocera’s award-winning technology with key features that include:

• Up to 7,650 sheet paper capacity with optional paper feed units.
• Standard Color Scanning to multiple destinations, including Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-FTP, WSD scanning, and LDAP support
• Standard USB host interface for convenient print-from and scan-to any USB drive in PDF, JPG, TIFF and XPS formats – all via the touch screen control panel.
• 12 x 47 inch banner printing on all new TASKalfa color MFPs
• A wide range of advanced finishing options, including hole punch, off-line staple, booklet and tri-fold finishing

For 2011 Kyocera has brought a full line of 11 new MFP's

Powerful Applications

Business’ can further maximize their productivity in a variety of places. There are several applications that are compatible with Kyocera MFPs that offer increased flexibility and mobility in the workplace including;

Capture2Go allows iPhone users to scan documents and print documents on any authorised Kyocera networked printer

OpenText RightFax users are able to scan and send documents to the RightFax server from TASKalfa MFPs for full fax integration.

Kyocera’s Card Authentication allows business to manage the security of their documents by controlling user access

Kyocera SharePoint connector Microsoft SharePoint users are able to access and scan documents into SharePoint directly from the Kyocera MFP device panel

DMS Link allows users to capture, index, route, search and manage paper and digital documents on the control panel of the TASKalfa MFP

All these business applications are powered by Kyocera’s HyPAS and can help streamline your documents workflow and efficiency. No business is too large or too small to reap the benefits.

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Now supply cost is one thing, but what happens when your device starts having problems down the road? Even if your device is covered by a warranty in the first year, can you really afford to have your business offline for the time it takes to repair or switch your machine? Not to mention – the hassel of having to take care of it yourself? If you or your staff are running a serious business, it is likely that your collective time is worth more than that.

A retail unit is suitable for a small home office, but even for a single user – it can become expensive over time. It’s hard to believe, but there are still many offices out there where there is a laser printer on every persons desk. In recent years, more businesses have moved toward leasing decentralized multifunctional devices which can be printed too by many individuals in one department – reducing the total number of print devices, lowering the cost per copy, saving on electricity costs as well as maintenance costs as well. It is almost like the difference between heating your house with a bunch of tiny electric space heaters, or investing in a fuel efficient natural gas furnace that is built to heat the entire house. That is what some businesses are actually doing out there – running on a bunch of tiny expensive devices.

Smart business owners understand the principle behind investing in a more robust machine that will ultimately have a lower cost per copy and cost of ownership.

Ultimately the choice is yours, and I have advice for both scenarios. If you choose to get by on a small retail machine for now, make sure you measure how much it is costing you. If you decide that it is time to invest in a more suitable machine for your business, make sure you research the quality of the unit. You will want to invest in something that is reliable and user friendly. Also – make sure you buy from a dealer or VAR that can provide you with a 4 hour service guarantee. Your business can not afford to wait for a technician two days after you have placed a service call.

The Samsung 6345 is a powerful multifunctional in a smaller package.

Designed to be a business solution that fits into any budget, the 6345 is loaded with features and can be easily integrated into any business environment. Quality images, useful features and a simple interface round out this all-in-one machine. The Samsung 6345 is a high-capacity machine that copies, prints, scans and faxes and relies on digital technology. With a duty cycle of 200,000 pages and a small footprint design built for multi-tasking, it is a great addition to any medium sized office or workgroup.

Simple Interface:

Users can see why the 6345 stands out right from the start. The easy to use interface makes operation a breeze. Based on touch screen technology and fully integrated software, the screens are easy to navigate. This allows users to manage print and copy jobs from the interface. Easily move jobs in the queue to ensure important jobs finish first and use the advance functions to complete manage job functionality – all from the 7-inch screen.

Modular Design:

Samsung has designed the 6345 with the end user in mind. From paper handling to operation, the machine is built around the belief that adding modules, paper and toner should be easy. It comes with a 520 page cassette as well as a 100 sheet tray, but users can opt to add up to 3 more 520 page cassettes, meaning paper will need to be refilled less often. Because of the modular design, adding extra memory, a finisher or changing toner cartridges is easy – they simply slid in. Finally, the 6345 was designed to reduce paper jams by adding additional paper clearance. In the rare event a jam does occur, the easy to read display walks users through clearing the jam.

Office Copier: 45 ppm

See how the 6345 stands out from other copiers. The copier function is exceptionally powerful and is designed to create clear and crisp copies while saving paper. With a speed of 45 copies per minute, users can choose from a variety of paper saving options such as ID copy and auto-fit copy. Other features like poster copy, which allows users to print images onto multiple sheet to create a poster images and margin shift, which shifts the image to allow for binding or hole punches, make it possible to create professional posters, displays, books and more.

Office Printer: 45 ppm

The printer function is just as powerful. The 6345 allow users to store letterhead and other forms into the memory and then print documents right onto this stock. This reduces the need to preload letterhead. With a speed of up to 45 pages per minutes, the 6345 also has a special toner saving feature that allows users to select TonerSave and save as much as 40% of the toner without a noticeable reduction in the quality of print. Features like collating, proofing, private printing and job storage make the 6345 one of the most useful multifunction printers available today.

Office Fax:

The fax feature allows users to easily send and receive faxes. For additional security, users can request their incoming faxes be held in the 6345’s memory until they wish to retrieve them.

Office Scanner:

Finally, the 6345 can serve as a great tool for storing and managing your paper documents into digital form. Additional software can turn this machine into a full document management and digital archiving center.

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The Panasonic DP c305 is a multi-function printer that is simple to use and provides high quality colour or monochrome images. As a multi-function unit, the Panasonic DP c305 can copy, print, scan and manage documents across a network. Users can also opt to equip it with the optional fax feature.

BERTL Awards the Panasonic c3 Series With 4 Stars

“All in all, BERTL found the DP-C405 to be a will-crafted and very easy-to-use office-colour MFP that reflects Panasonic’s expertise (Panasonic FP-C1 was one of the industry’s first digital office color copiers). It will be well-suited for mid-size to large office workgroups with mid-volume black-and-white and office-colour print and copy volumes that require highly competitive office-colour image quality, as well as network-scanning, scan-to-email capability and strong walk-up, scan-to-fax and print-to-fax capabilities. For these reasons, and because of its very good tested performance, BERTL highly recommends the Panasonic DP-C405.”

Superb Colour Pantone Certified Image Quality

The Panasonic DP c305 relies on digital printing technology. This technology ensures that all images, whether copies or originals, will be crisp and clean looking. Text and photos can be printed or copied with excellent clarity.  The machine produces quality half-tones and can produce all ten shades of the primary print colors (black, cyan, yellow and magenta). Line control and dot control mean the Panasonic produces images that can be considered well above average.

Additional Features:

Additional features make the Panasonic DP c305 stand out. High capacity storage, finishing options, a simple interface and optimum print speed combine to increase the utility of the machine. Additional features make the machine easy to use, increase the quality of images and protect the security of your information.

• High capacity storage:  The Panasonic DP c305 allows users to store print jobs, including finishing options, for printing at a latter time. This is especially useful for documents that need to be printed on a regular basis. Because of the large amount of memory, even large jobs can be saved in the manner.

• Finishing options:  From hole punches to staples, the Panasonic DP c305 has all the finishing options needed to create professional documents and presentations.

• Interface:  A simple to use interface makes programming and using the machine easy. Simple, easy to follow guides walk users through each step.

• Print Speed:  The Panasonic DP c305 produces black and white digital images at a relatively fast speed. This speed varies on the print job but is typically 40 pages per minute for black and white images and 30 pages per minute for color images.

• Maintenance Schedule:  The Panasonic DP c305 includes a maintenance program that allows users to preset when maintenance will be performed. Routine maintenance may prevent future problems with the copier.

• Ease of Use:  Panasonic has included remote control software; audible beeps for errors and even voice-recognition software. The control panel tilts and is specially designed for the visually impaired.

• Security:  The Panasonic DP c305 includes the ability to overwrite the hard drive and print privately to ensure that sensitive documents and information are protected.

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Any office looking for a small footprint multi-function printer should consider the Samsung 8380. This all-in-one unit prints in both color and black and white, includes duplex, a simple interface, quick print speeds and more. The 8380 holds true to Samsungs belief that a printer is more than a simple machine, it is an integral member of the work team. This A4 multifunctional printer / copier is very ideal if you do not require 11 x 17. This reduces both the size of device, as well as the cost.

Functionality

The Samsung 8380 allows users to print, scan, fax, copy, duplex and network. It eliminates the need for multiple pieces of equipment in the workplace.

Reliability

The heavy-duty build of this unit means that up to 100,000 pages can produced each month.

Duplexing

The Samsung 8380 includes an auto duplex feature that allows two sided copies automatically. Save money and the environment by conserving paper.

Print Speed and Quality

The print speed and quality varies depending on the job. For copies, the Samsung 8380 produces up to 40 copies per minute with a resolution of 600 dpi by 600 dpi. When printing 40 pages per minute can be printed with a resolution of 1200 x 1200.  First print out time varies from 10 seconds to 13 seconds.

Features

The Samsung 8380 includes multiple features that increase the functionality of the machine.

• Zoom Rate:  The printer has a zoom feature that allows users to zoom from 25% to 400% of the original.
• Multi Copy:  Users can copy up to 999 copies.
• Fax:  The fax feature includes the ability to program and store up to 200 fax numbers. It also has a junk fax barrier, polling, broadcast feature and a mail box.

Paper Handling

The Samsung 8380 includes superb paper handling capacity. With a max output of 500 sheets and the ability to hold up to 2,720 pages, there is little need to reload the machine. It also can handle multiple paper types including plain, thin, bond, recycled, cardstock, thick, punched, and colored paper as well as envelope stock.

Consumables:

Samsung has created a printer that has the ability to conserve toner. The average yield of a toner cartridge is 18,000 black and white pages or 12,000 color pages. The drum will remain usable for up to 50,000 pages.

Options:

Several additional features can be added to the Samsung 8380 to make it even more useful. These include a finisher, staple cartridge, tall or short stand, additional memory and a high capacity feeder.

In short, the Samsung 8380 colour copier is an ideal high yield multi functional that can handle jobs both big and small and provide users with quality images.

Professional Documents
A serious step towards professional document production can be found with the addition of the Kyocera TASKalfa 500ci multifunctional printer. Its innovative design delivers quality and super-dependability that your business demands.  Superior engineering guarantees reliable performance and image quality every time. Its long-life design gives you the confidence that you’ve made a strong, long-term investment in a quality business product.

Great Colour Quality / Accounting Controls
The Kyocera TASKalfa 500ci can transform your business with its industry-leading color-multifunctional system. The color quality is lifelike; what you put in it is exactly what you get back out. The taskalfa series offers outstanding color and black copy output, networking from any computer, high-speed scans, superior paper-handling options, easy-to-use touch-screen controls, USB interface functionality, and combined solutions for management of security and per-client or per-employee accounting.

The Kyocera Taskalpha Multifunctional is packed with powerful features

With other features such as an IBM PowerPC multitasking controller, 160GBx2 hard disk drive, an 8.5” color tilting touch-screen control panel, two document processors (dual-scan/reversing automatic), single-pass duplex scanning at speeds of up to 100 images per minute, your output is super-fast and at excellent quality. It’s easy to use, reducing training time for you and your employees. With fast warm-up, 600×600 dpi print resolution, onboard document filing with thumbnails and page previews, an optional data security kit for overwriting and encryption, so your documents are secure.

Flexibility in document sizes and paper quality come with the two 500-sheet paper drawers, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray (max paper size 11×17”), paper weight up to 120 lbs., an optional internet and/or network fax function, 8 bit color depth, standard embedded duplex network connectivity and a fax modem speed of 33.6 kb per second.

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A multifunctional copier is the cornerstone of any office environment

A multifunctional copier system is essential for any growing business.  Whether you rely on in house printing for advertisement materials, print in-house forms or send hundreds of faxes on a daily basis, a multifunctional is integral to helping the day to day life of your business run smoothly. Today’s multifunctionals combine performance and ease of use to create the optimal business machine. Whether you’re looking to process high volumes of different types of data in a large corporate office, or smaller volumes in a home office- there is a multifunctional out there to suit your needs and improve the functionality of your office.

The specific needs of a business are varied, but typically, the average multifunctional combines the following features ino one package:

Printing

Print more quickly, and at a lower cost per page

These machines are designed to print on a network.  Using a multifunctional, your office could replace a number of individual printers and use less paper and energy by printing to a multifunctional. It is important to note that the cost per page on a multifunctional is much lower than that of a network printer.

Copy

Go beyond simple copying with powerful new digital features

Copying documents has never been easier with a multifunctional.  A multi-page feeder tray allows for maximum efficiency.  They are equipped with multiple paper trays to handle large print or copy jobs. For jobs that require complex finishing needs, these multifunctionals offer multi position stapling and hole punch.  There are booklet finishing options that will make presentation booklets for your next meeting a breeze.

Scan

Scanning is an important way to save images to your hard drive, or send images via email.  You are able to select and scan in multiple formats, such as .tif, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, etc.  There are also a variety of transfer formats like email, FTP, or TWAIN.

Fax

Send faxes through your multifunctional with ease from your desktop computer. Multifunctionals can both send and receive faxes.  The fax machine can work using different fax methods, like SIP fax, network fax (SMTP,) or internet fax.

Email

Scan and email documents to multiple addresses

Email documents directly from the multifunctional, after scanning or copying. All of these tasks are easily completed using the multifunctional’s large, easy to read function panel to help you navigate the system’s options.

With modern MFP's (Multifunctional Printers) many stand alone devices are consolidated into one single piece of equipment

Small and medium sized businesses need to save as much money as possible, especially when it comes to office equipment. The importance of spending on a local scale doubles when the economy is down. Ordering your office equipment through the manufacturers or major store chains could mean that you’ll be paying unnecessary retail fees as well as your money is not going back into your local economy.

Although you are able to monitor and control the usage of certain devices by your employees, one thing you cannot dictate is the fax machine. Faxes will be coming and going all day. After the initial cost of purchasing a fax machine, you pay again and again each time you get a fax or send one. The best way to cut these costs is use a device with low per-usage and per-page costs and use a device that bundles many of your printing needs into one, cost effective solution.

An all in one color multifunctional device such as a fax/scanner/copier could save your business thousands of dollars per year. The first way they save you is in initial purchases. A multifunctional copier will replace up to four devices in your office, meaning you only have to purchase one item to serve all your printing, scanning and copying needs. Secondly they use less resources over time than traditional printers and copiers. The cost of routing printing jobs through everyday desktop printers can cost as much as 9 cents per page. The cost of using a colour multifunctional is significantly reduced as new devices print copies incrementally and reduce the usage of supplies per print. A scanner costs practically nothing to use, but is still a good thing to have around the office. If you can have a scanner bundled in with another device, it is just good business sense.

Copiers are always in high demand for your employees and buying a low grade or faulty copier could end up costing you more in supply usage over the course of the device

How hard is your current copier working for your company? Is your device a printer, copier, scanner and a fax machine? A color multifunctional could be the only piece of equipment you need, offering you a low cost, all-in-one print solution for your office. There are many such devices available from a variety of manufacturers. Do your research and make sure you deal with a reputable supplier who will give you sound advice.

Sometimes it is a good idea to buy devices seperately, but often it is more economical to bundle these functions into a single multifunctional device

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