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Re: Samsung Copier Million Page Test "A Tree Massacre"
Art, I think Samsung needed to do this test to shut the mouths of the critics. Now anyone who wonders or asks if the Samsungs are reliable will get a link to this test. My Service guys tell me that the Samsungs have been working well! And the new MX series with the Android (OS) Tablet has been very cool. That wish list item that you asked Ricoh for has already been delivered by Samsung! I have just worked with a 3rd party tech company to get the first non-Samsung Android App ported to the...
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Re: Samsung Copier Million Page Test "A Tree Massacre"
Seems my Blog about the million page test was not that well received with Samsung. They complained to ENX Magazine who then pulled the blog off their site. Whatever happened to FREE Press? They were not happy that I pointed out that they used "x" amount of tree's for a 1980's type test! Since Samsung spends money with ENX, ENX pulled the blogs and is not posting any of my latest stuff. You know what, as far as I'm concerned we here this finance stuff about Sharp, Toshiba and none of the...
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Re: Samsung Copier Million Page Test "A Tree Massacre"
On average for every tree taken down in US for paper it is replaced by three new ones This is one of the reasons there are more trees in US than in past Dan Schmidt (sent from mobile device) > On Nov 23, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Print4Pay Hotel < alerts@hoop.la > wrote: >
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Re: Use of Tablets for Salespeople
Considering everything he wants to do, he would probably be best to deploy Windows 8.1 tablets. They're essentially laptops in a tablet form factor and will work with any application that a Windows PC would work with. Everything they could do in their office they would be able to do in the field.
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Re: Use of Tablets for Salespeople
Toshiba offers the Encore Win 8.1 tablet in a 7" form factor at around $299.00. Unfortunately, a 7" form factor is a little small for Win 8.1 to easily navigate without the use of a stylus. I would wait until 10" Win 8.1 tablets begin to appear in the marketplace. Also, keep in mind that tablets from all vendors are really only devices designed for consuming information. They are not that great for creating information.
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Re: Use of Tablets for Salespeople
I would agree. I can't imagine using a Windows 8.1 tablet in the 7" configuration. It would be extremely awkward. The larger tablets, when paired with an attachable keyboard are essentially laptop replacements and perform beautifully.
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Re: Use of Tablets for Salespeople
Just another thought, do your sales people do site audits? if so something like In-Map might be worth considering (especially if you use FM Audit etc for a Data source ) http://www.in-map.com/Pages/Ac...n.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f Personally I just carry a very small form factor laptop as there are some shortfalls to tablets in terms of what they can run and our back end systems, file access etc and cost isn't so much of an issue
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Re: Use of Tablets for Salespeople
Much of what's requested can be accomplished with a smart phone. I still keep a laptop in my car for its keyboard and because it has Ethernet and USB ports which are very valuable when you are in a customer's office doing an evaluation or troubleshooting printing or scanning problems.
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Re: Ricoh unveils three important healthcare innovations at HIMSS
Great stuff, however how do we sell this, thru Ricoh or as a dealership? Will these items be part of our price book?
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Re: Ricoh unveils three important healthcare innovations at HIMSS
I believe the prescription software is through Typehaus, they are an advertiser on the site, for the rest of the stuff, I'm not sure yet
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Re: Can I Copy Mixed Sized Documents on a Copier?
I disagree. Most law firms and many insurance companies still have a commonly re-ocurring need for mixed size originals. I am currently working with one European shipping company based in NA that wants to do do mixed size originals with a mix of A3 and A4 documents. I say it cannot be done as the paper is all of different widths. I am hoping that my unscrupoulous competitive vendors will admit to the same..... not likely!!! They want the sale today! Please advise.
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Re: Can I Copy Mixed Sized Documents on a Copier?
A3 (11 x 17) and A4 (8 1/2 x 11) can be run at the same time with auto paper select making what you put in what you get out using mixed-originals and the mixed originals setting. The sizes you mention are European, but I'm sure they will work. As long as it's a standard document size it should work.
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Re: Can I Copy Mixed Sized Documents on a Copier?
Sorry, I meant to say a mix of A4 and Legal size documents. I agree most copiers should be able to do mixed size originals with a combo of A3/A4 and Letter-R/Legal. The problem I am having and I do not think it can be done is one of a mix of A4 and legal mixing North American and European sized paper in the same document. This is because the two paper sizes are of different widths.
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Re: The Transition of the Copier Industry "Part III"
This type process is archaic Yes, for sure it is!!! And time consuming... PrintAnalyze will have something to say in this matter very soon...
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Re: The Transition of the Copier Industry "Part III"
Art, So you’re saying you used eQuill with eWriter to process your sales paper work? To this day, are you still doing it that way? Did you have many customers buying in to eQuill in the healthcare, government agencies and law enforcement fields? It would seem that any entity that processed sales would be a good target for eQuill too—did you find that to be so? Yeah—it’s tough not to resort to ‘commodity speak’ when prospecting b/c that’s what it seems to come down to—cannibalizing from each...
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Re: The Transition of the Copier Industry "Part III"
Great article as usual Art. I agree, technology like this is a great option for any industry. I think that the reason it has been so slow to take off is that people like the "hard copy". Whether it's because they feel it's more secure, or just out of habit, having the signed document in hand is a tough thing to let go of. I see the same with becoming a cashless society, people love paper!
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Re: The Transition of the Copier Industry "Part III"
Hey Jeff No, we did not use the eQuill/eWriter. I thought we should have put this to good use for our sales team. The usage of the eQuill in the field would have enable many conversations about how we use it, how we set the system up, and what was our back end process. It was an opportunity to break out of that commodity role. Thanx for the reply and questions!
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Re: Top 19 Old Copier Manufacturers that FADED Away
curious that nobody mentioned Kodak. I was working for Danka when they acquired Kodak. It created a mess but the equipment was solid.
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Re: Top 19 Old Copier Manufacturers that FADED Away
I remember Kodak well, especially the EktaPrint, here's a cool link I found for the press release https://www.nytimes.com/1984/0...ktaprint-copier.html
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Re: I'm Past My Prime Just Like Paper
Workflow is about process and information of which paper is just an element. There are unlimited opportunities to automate process and the movement of information through a business. Even if paper disappeared tomorrow workflow would still exist. Fear not young Jedi.
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Re: I'm Past My Prime Just Like Paper
32 years mostly in this business including nearly a quarter century at Canon. I think I've seen it all, but your post is an anecdote to the transformation of entire industry.
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Re: I'm Past My Prime Just Like Paper
Don't rub this into us young bucks yet!! We're still moving boxes every day. The margins may not be what they were, but this industry still pays me well and damn is it exciting.
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Re: I'm Past My Prime Just Like Paper
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Re: When Does Your IT Provider Start to Care About Your Cost Per Page?
Thank you!!! From Michael Alfheim....
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Re: When Does Your IT Provider Start to Care About Your Cost Per Page?
Well Art you would think they would since it would mean more professional services for them. I think some companies are so entrenched in their core competencies that they tend to ignore anything outside that realm. Just my two cents for what it's worth.
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Re: When Does Your IT Provider Start to Care About Your Cost Per Page?
Suggestion - electronic forms and store - workflow setup to email patient their copy (no paper) - print copy for patient if needed. Doug Gruver - Business Analyst Stratix Systems Cell 215-622-7270
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Re: When Does Your IT Provider Start to Care About Your Cost Per Page?
Rick & Doug Appreciate the comments!
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Re: When Does Your IT Provider Start to Care About Your Cost Per Page?
First of all, from my experience, doctors seem to be notoriously cheap when it comes to office equipment. The thought of giving their staff decent office equipment is not on their radar. They'd rather invest in the latest medical equipment or gadget, Mercedes/BMW, or hobby. That being said, re: HP printers, depending on the model, some of those older printers (like any in the 4000's) print pretty darn cheaply. Divide, say, $125 or $150 by 20,000 and that's pretty darn cheap. They have a hard...
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Re: Copier Dealers Need to Embrace the "Next Big Thing"
"For me, it's too much work for too little pay-off." Agreed. This small sales are great as positioning, but at the end of the day I want the MFP. Good article!
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Re: This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago Third Week of January 2005
I am out of the office on annual leave until the 26th Jan. In my absence please contact 01983 406522. Thank you
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Re: My Top New Years Work Resolutions for 2015
Hey Art, Was wondering if you set resolutions to get x amount of $$$ in your pipeline for the year?
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Re: My Top New Years Work Resolutions for 2015
Nope, no resolutions for x amount of dollars. It's my belief that if you do the prospecting you'll have the pipeline of dollars.
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Re: DRUPA WORLD TOUR STARTED
Who is going? I need to make this trip, lets get a few peeps and enjoy a week in Germany!
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Re: Eight Things You Might Know Not About Copy Paper
Great article! I will pass the info onto all of my sales people tomorrow!
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Re: Eight Things You Might Know Not About Copy Paper
@SalesServiceGuy Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
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Re: Eight Things You Might Know Not About Copy Paper
It's been a bit since I've commented here, sorry Art! Great read on paper and why it's important. Often times customers don't realize what a big impact paper can have on the performance and quality of their devices. I always liken the damp/humid paper to "what do you dry your hands with? PAPER towels, so why do you think you're papers damp?". We've also used the desiccant packs in paper drawers, we've also had customer with really bad moisture/humidity problems get a tote with a lid of some...
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Re: Eight Things You Might Know Not About Copy Paper
@TML thank you! That's a great tip on the Color Lok for HP PageWides. Thinking the color lok paper is more expensive?
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Re: Eight Things You Might Know Not About Copy Paper
@Art Post A quick perusal of the world wide web shows that a carton of paper isn't appreciably more, if at all. It looks like some/most papers have the color lok symbol, but it is another qualifying questions a good rep should at least be asking/seeing. Kind of like how once upon a time ADA compliant devices were all the rage and now it's just standard.
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Re: How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!
sounds like a great tool in the right hands. Thanks looking forward to the meeting,,,
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Re: How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!
Art, once the app is downloaded, how do you get login information. Is this a software as a service? Is there a monthly fee? Thanks!
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Re: How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!
There is a monthly fee, sign up for the webinar for the 9th or the 15th of February please, here is the link https://www.p4photel.com/calendar
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Re: ‘Make a Difference’ or ‘Make a Profit’ with Selling Copiers
Art, Thanks for your kind introduction! Martin
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New Jersey Bill Would Push State Government to Go Paperless
(TNS) — A bill under consideration in the New Jersey Legislature envisions a paperless state government, and would establish a task force to examine the feasibility of transitioning to digital records. Proponents say that eliminating or reducing the volume of paper used in state agencies would mean less waste, lower costs and streamlined operations. “While going paperless is a large feat, it has the potential to save time and money, as well as save the environment," State Sen. James Beach,...
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Ricoh's augmented reality solution helps "The 25 Best Print Sales Tips Ever!" book evolve as fast as the print industry
CHICAGO , Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PRINT 18, Booth #3011 -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today announced plans to debut the Clickable Paper -enhanced "The 25 Best Print Sales Tips Ever!" book at PRINT 18 . The book provides commonsense, field-tested tips for selling print. The addition of augmented reality (AR) allows for immersive experiences such as video sales tips , archived webinars , white papers , and a free sales assessment test for sales reps and selling owners looking to up their game.
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Dealertrack Brings Same-Day Speed and Efficiency to Lenders Processing Paper Auto Contracts
NORTH HILLS, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealertrack Digital Document Services, founded in 2004, recognized the need to improve paper contract processing for lenders of all sizes while the auto retail industry transitions to a more digital-centric workflow. With service offerings to match each lender's contract volume needs, Digital Document Services provides all lenders with a same-day digitization of paper funding packages that enables faster funding review and approval. With...