Skip to main content

This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago (First Week of April 2010)

 

Hot Dog!  Yes, I'm going to mention those savory dogs in a bun.  Ten years ago we had a discussion on the forums where to get the best hot dogs in New Jersey which evolved into the best dogs in the US. Have you been to one of these joints? Care to add your own?

Enjoy these delicious threads from ten years ago this week!

Sir Speedy of Los Alamitos Selects Konica Minolta's bizhub PRO Digital Presses to Dri

Guest ·
, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. "Counting on Konica Minolta has never been as easy as it is today with our award-winning bizhub PRO product line." About Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. In 2009, Konica Minolta was named Supplier of the Year by the National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP), as well as received the Sales Support Award from Mail Boxes Etc
Topic

Konica Minolta Offers Benefits to Partners Under New Scheme

Guest ·
Konica Minolta has launched a nascent scheme for dealers of IT devices and resellers. This scheme is called the Platinum Partner Programme. Under this scheme dealers in partnership with Konica will be rewarded for sales of laser printers. They will also be provided support for sales and marketing. The scheme makes provisions for rebates of up to 9% when sales targets are reached. It allows partners to access the MyKonicaMinolta online portal and its resources. Partners will also be given a
Topic

DIT Scores New Ricoh Print System

Guest ·
, Dublin Institute of Technology IT Support Manager said: "DIT made the decision to unite all the printing requirements from our six campus locations in an effort to maximise cost savings and productivity. Since partnering with Ricoh Ireland, we've been able to develop a more student-friendly printing service. The benefits on our bottom line have been immediate and the impact on the environment will be long lasting". Áine O'Shea, Ricoh Ireland managed services print manager said: "We're very
Topic

Konica Minolta’s new 240f multifunctional is a versatile performer

Guest ·
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched the 240f multifunctional system. For maximum flexibility the 240f can be used as a desktop copier, fax, network printer or colour scanner. A large touch screen display provides easy operation. Authenticated users can set up ‘My MFP’ settings to provide shortcuts via the display, for preferred default settings and frequently used operations. With an automatic document feeder holding up to 80 originals, the 240f produces 24 A4 copies a
Topic

Paradigm Adds Canon imagePROGRAF Printers

Guest ·
Paradigm Adds Canon imagePROGRAF Printers Paradigm Imaging Group Paradigm Imaging Group has announced the addition of the new Canon iPF6300, iPF6350, and iPF8300 printers to its product line. Canon’s 24-inch iPF6300 and 6350 and the 44-inch iPF8300 are designed for precise, ultra high-quality print performance and increased productivity. These printers fit the demanding standards of the photographic, proofing and graphic arts markets and will play a pivotal role in Paradigm’s line of large
Topic

MFP Sales Manager-Puerto Rico

Guest ·
daily usage of sales tools. Adhere to standardized processes for forecasting of monthly results • Identify and remove team-selling impediments – design and maintain incentives that motivate the sales team • Work closely with district sales, service and support resources to communicate customer expectations, sales progress and solution requirements. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • A minimum of three to six years multifunction copier sales and sales management
Topic

Sales Reps wanted in CA (Santa Barbra, Ventura, San Diego & Glendale)

Ariana ·
Seeking copier sales representatives for several locations throughout CA. Must have at least 1 year copier/printer sales experience. Offering Base Salary, Commission, Expenses and Full Benefits. Positions available at the following locations: Ventura, CA Santa Barbara, CA Glendale, CA San Diego, CA For Confidential Consideration Email Resumes to Jobs@CopierCompass.com
Topic

7 cents a page...really?

Guest ·
$0.07/page...and the productivity gains realized through the personal devices are hard to dispute (read my blog on personal printers). So as a recap: a high volume device in an unmanaged program will cost a company just under $0.03/page and a low volume device in an unmanaged program will be just over $0.04. The analysts also suggest that companies can save approximately 30%-40% leveraging a managed environment (or a Managed Print Service agreement). That savings creates a pricing model that looks
Topic

Ricoh Joins the Linux Foundation Stepping up the development of Linux-compatible prod

Guest ·
Ricoh Company, Ltd. President and CEO, Shiro Kondo has joined as a corporate Silver member the Linux Foundation; a nonprofit consortium dedicated to promoting, protecting and standardizing Linux. This membership will help Ricoh step up its development of Linux-compatible multifunction products and printers. Ricoh has provided many customers in Japan and abroad with Linux-compatible multifunction products and single function printers through the Linux Foundation. In overseas markets in
Topic

HP wants to bring managed print to the midmarket

Guest ·
Since its launch in September, Hewlett Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ) managed enterprise services business unit has been focused on the enterprise market with a largely direct managed print services play. As HP looks to bring the play down into the midmarket though, channel partners will be called on to lead the way. On a stop in Toronto last week during a worldwide media tour, Bruce Dahlgren, vice-president of the global enterprise business unit in HP's imaging and printing group, told CDN that HP
Topic

Canon to extend Duplo partnership at Ipex

Guest ·
Canon to extend Duplo partnership at Ipex Tim Sheahan, printweek.com, 06 April 2010 Canon has extended its partnership with digital finishing manufacturer Duplo International after announcing that the company is to be its strategic pan-European finishing supplier at this year's Ipex exhibition. Japanese digital manufacturer Canon aims to demonstrate to digital printers how they can harness complementary technology to add value to the work they produce at the event in Birmingham. Duplo will
Reply

Re: The Office Copier turns 50!

livestrong ·
quote: Originally posted by SalesServiceGuy: Has anyone ever seen or used the Xerox 914, the grand daddy of all copiers? I sold for Xerox in NYC in the mid to late 70's. I handled Govt Accounts out of the NY Downtown Branch. The NY Public Library was a good customer. When I handled them as late as 1978 they had a 914 that was originally installed in 1960 . not only was it still being used daily , it was in pristine condition being taken care of by the same person who was its first and only "key
Reply

Re: The Office Copier turns 50!

Chuck ·
In 1969 in VietNam there was a 914 installed at our Regimental HQ (Force Logistic Command - Camp Books USMC) that was used, very sparingly, for letterhead reproduction. I wonder what the response time was? I still have a 914 PriceList somewhere in my files. My first stateside experience as a Xerox salestype was trying to convert a 914 Rental into an OTP (Option-to-Purchase) - I laid my briefcase on the printshops "counter" and asked to run a sample on their unit. After getting permission I
Topic

The History of Fax According to Art

Guest ·
that email has taken some of the fax machines popularity away, however there is still some type of fax in every office, whether it’s a standalone product, a modem in a pc or a modem in multifunctional copy machine. What would we have done in the eighties without the fax? Any of you remember the Teli Vaxafax (made in Sweden) I can remember some funny stories about faxing. Back in the Eighties, selling copiers we always ran across a rude "gate keeper" when we were telemarketing for copiers. Now, one
Topic

The Office Copier turns 50!

SalesServiceGuy ·
See attached link to CNN story.http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/0....turns.50/index.htmlCheck out the video links!
Topic

Canon, Fujitsu seal multi-million dollar deal

Guest ·
Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand has secured a multi-million dollar, 40 month services agreement with Canon Australia to provide managed services to Canon’s server, desktop, help desk and other ICT operations. Under the deal Canon has selected Fujitsu to manage a range of services for its corporate information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure support services for the 40 months, with a further option to extend the contract another two years. According to Fujitsu, the multi
Reply

Re: Can any one help with this Xerox question?

SalesServiceGuy ·
See the Jan 20 2010 discussion, "Hold for Resources". It is the actual Xerox term for "Print Around".
Reply

Re: Can any one help with this Xerox question?

SalesServiceGuy ·
One potential "work around" is to check your Print Drivers for "Hold Print". Similar to the idea of "Private/ Secure Print" but without the need for a password, "Hold Print" jobs usually go into their own print queue, are prepripped and allow a user to arrive at the copier at their leisure to make sure all of the necessary paper is in the copier before they release and immediately print their job. Some copier vendors can alter their print drivers to make "Hold Print" the default setting.
Reply

Re: The Office Copier turns 50!

SalesServiceGuy ·
Has anyone ever seen or used the Xerox 914, the grand daddy of all copiers?
Reply

Re: What's the Next...

GMAN ·
Art stated: "1. Riso is better the ranch on four or three new inkjet machines designed after the HC5500, thoughts....if they don't get better media flexibilty and better color results, they will be doomed. From what I can see, they are in a very precarious situation right now." After hiring several talented people from Ricoh (Lanier ide of the house) last year to ramp up their Direct sales efforts, RISO just laid off David Murphy (VP Marketing), Don Michelucci (VP, Direct) and others in the
Reply

Re: Rumor has it.....

yeti ·
I heard the Ikon CES program is gone. and Ricoh did an abbout face and is no longer providing Comp to sales reps for Professional Services / Software / Solutions.
Topic

Butler, PA 16001.

Guest ·
BID NOTICE The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc., 112 Hollywood Drive, Suite 201, Butler, PA 16001, is now receiving proposals for one(1) Printer/Copier/ Scanner. Interested parties can receive a copy of the specifications by going to www.tricountywib.org or request information by calling Melinda Schultheis at 724-282-9341- EXT 33. Interested venders must submit their bid on or before 4:00 p.m. April 23, 2010 at the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Office, 112 Hollywood Drive
Topic

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy

Guest ·
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) on behalf of West Virginia Networkfor Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to establish an open end contract from which Higher Education institutions and other governmental agencies may purchase or lease new multifunctional copiers, network printers, supplies, accessories, peripherals, and maintenance services. https://www.wvhepc.org/resourc...0WVNET%20Copiers.pdf
Reply

Re: Ricoh Ikon Letter

GMAN ·
Now that you raise the subject of Consumables, Ricoh allows IKON to purchase heavily from KATUN. IKON has always been notorious for buying non-OEM parts and supplies at deep discounts, which is one of the reason they had a poor reputation for service. Yet, it also helped IKON steal many a deal. Possibly, this practice will change for Ricoh products and they will only source Third Party Aftermarket for theie Canon base at this time.
Reply

Re: Ricoh Production Printing

GMAN ·
Not sure my post mentions the word "change" anywhere. I do think it is interesting that they have not yet dismantled the Production Print Business Group (PPBG), as IKON (formerly known as Ricoh) tries to reduce costs.
Reply

Re: Canon is preparing to launch 5 new b/w A3 MFPs

GIntel ·
Thanks guys. Im all set now. Here is what I came up with... Mainly speed, paper capacity, and memory improvements: ir2525 vs ir2018 -Faster speed/print out time (25/5.4) vs (18/6.9) -Greater std/max memory (512/512) vs (128/256) or (256/256 for 2018i model) -Greater std/max paper cap (1,200/2,300) vs. (330/1,080) -Greater toner yield (14,600) vs (8,300) -Larger footprint ir2530 vs ir2020 -Faster speed/print out time (30/5.4) vs (20/7.9) -Greater std/max memory (512/512) vs (128/256) or
Reply

Re: Rutt's Hut Fried Hot Dogs

GMAN ·
The hearty Hot Dog lovers at Ricoh in West Caldwell will need to find a new place to munch on weiners, since Rutt's Hut will be too far away from Mavern, PA. After they move the Ricoh corporate headquarters to Malvern, PA they may want to make a pilgrimage to Harry's Hot Dogs. http://www.harryshotdogs.com/ Harry's boasts about "famous hotdogs topped with Harry's special secret-recipe meat-sauce, mustard & chopped onions." At $2.19 per Dog, it won't matter how long merit increases are frozen
Reply

Re: Rutt's Hut Fried Hot Dogs

Guest ·
GMAN: I'm bummed, I was at Pinebrook/Ricoh today (actually saw a nexpress there and something code named venus), anyway I went 30 minutes outta my way for a Rhutts Hotdog, to say the least on a scale of one to 10. It's a , I was expecting so much more! I was almost tempted to book a flight to Melbourne, FL to get a Dog at Mustards Last Stand!!! Rhutts was ok for the $1.85 but not worth the effort! Art
Reply

Re: Rutt's Hut Fried Hot Dogs

GMAN ·
Art: You must have visited the new (a little over one year old) HIGH VOLUME DEMO CENTER in the Ricoh Pine Brook, NJ location. Ricoh University and the RFG East Region (Dealer) are also in that facility. In fact, George Gorman works in that office and is the King of Hot Dogs, who initially recommended Rutt's Hut. In fact, he even gets away with putting his Rutt's Hut lunches on his Expense Reports! Blame him!
Topic

Epson Stylus Series

Deanw ·
What is everyone's opinion of this product? Are you pushing it hard or waiting for a Ricoh manufactured box. Has anyone sold any and if so how are they performing?
Topic

Kalana O Maui Building, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii.

Guest ·
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COPIER/SCANNER EQUIPMENT The Office of Council Services, County of Maui, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to deliver, install, maintain and support, and remove if necessary, a copier/scanner for the 7th floor in the Kalana O Maui Building, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. Copies of the request for proposals (RFP) for this project may be obtained at the Office of Council Services, County of Maui. Copies of the RFP may also be obtained by: (1) submitting a
Reply

Re: Matt Espe named CEO of Ricoh Americas Corp

GMAN ·
Matt Espe Interesting Information of the Day: Under Matt Espe's helm, until Ricoh acquired IKON, profits dropped -22% at IKON. Crack that code.
Reply

Re: Daily Sales Philosophy

GMAN ·
Confucius say, "90 lb. man who eat 100 lbs. of Sushi, may soon have sour stomach." Yoshida say, "IKON executives who took over Ricoh have swallowed very big fish."
Reply

Re: Ricoh Production Printing

Tripper ·
quote: Originally posted by GMAN: Tim Vellek to lead the Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) was also part of the announcement today. He has many challenges ahead... Tim was already leading PPBG. I don't think this was a change at all, but a continuation of current responsibility.
Reply

Re: Matt Espe named CEO of Ricoh Americas Corp

GMAN ·
Matt Espe Interesting Information of the Day: IKON CEO Matthew Espe was rewarded handsomely when Ricoh acquired IKON: http://www.philly.com/philly/b...tention_bonuses.html
-=Good Selling=-

If you like something I've posted please feel free to click the "like" button!

Add Comment

Comments (0)

Post
×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×