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The Xerox WorkCentre 265 For Hassle-Free Multi-Tasking

2008-04-21T20:33:00.000-07:00

The Xerox WorkCentre 265 is truly suited for multi-tasking as its scan, print, copy, email, program and fax capabilities are practically unlimited even while it is involved in printing a different job. The Xerox 265 enables several users to carry out diverse tasks, simultaneously.

Below are additional features of this new Xerox system:

Can achieve a maximum speed of 265 ppm.

A duty cycle of a maximum of 250,000 pages each month.

Hard drive with 80 GB storage capacity.

The initial page is completed within just 2.7 seconds.

Printing from the face panel, on demand is possible with Store Print feature.

LAN fax offers fax options of two-line or one-line.

Finishing options include stapling, saddle-stitch, V-folding, and hole punching.

Reduced downtime as the various parts of Smart Kit can be effortlessly replaced by the users themselves.

Secure LDAP or LDAP authentication guarantees retrievability of just the addresses for those system users who have legitimate network accounts.

Xerox Standard Accounting enables better management, cost-wise of all copying, printing, scanning and faxing jobs.

In a demanding office environment that is networked, the Xerox 265 is highly productive and efficient. In fact, information provided by independent industry analysts reveals that it has a print productivity better than that of several other competitive systems in the industry. Available at a starting price of $17,999, the WorkCentre 265 is compliant with ENERGY STAR and requires 60 Hz, 20A and 110-140 Volt Nominal power.

The Ricoh C900 - A New Solution For High Production Digital Color Printing

2008-04-21T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Ricoh Pro C900, which is to be introduced at Drupa 2008 (May 29 to June 11) is a new color digital printer from Ricoh. Capable of full color printing at a maximum speed of 90 ppm, the C900 is high on productivity. The Pro C900 is to be launched along with the C900s, another system suited for high volume production. Through the launch of these two devices, Ricoh would be increasing its presence in the market for production printing.

Listed below are a few features included with the Ricoh C900:

Presence of flexible media choices.

Ability to handle sizes as much as SRA3.

Ability to handle papers up to 300 gsm.

A variety of inline finishing mechanisms like a perfect binder, ring binder, GBC punch unit, and Plockmatic booklet maker.

Achievement of superior print accuracy and quality by combining Fiery RIP with Ricoh's most recent technology for image processing.

Overall, the Ricoh C900 offers customers that are looking for a high volume print solution a user-friendly way to take advantage of all the benefits and advantages associated with a heavy-production system.

Meet Tough Print Challenges with the KM BizHub PRO 2500P

2008-04-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

One of the products introduced during the recently concluded On Demand Conference & Expo was the KM BizHub PRO 2500P. This is the first product from Konica Minolta's range of engines, sold to handle the heavy production print needs in plants as well as in commercial printing industries. As a cut-sheet, duplex and black-and-white printer, the BizHub PRO 2500P prints at the rate of approximately 250 duplex impressions each minute. This single pass printer sets new standards of performance, value and efficiency to meet tough print challenges.

Given below are a few benefits you can expect from the KM BizHub PRO 2500P:

Image printing speeds of 132 for ledger size, 160 for legal size and 250 for letter size pages per minute.

A duty cycle of a maximum of 8,000,000 impressions each month.

With the greatest configuration, it will support a maximum of 13,800 sheets, inclusive of letter-sized, custom-sized and legal oversized media.

To print environments that are mission critical, the Konica Minolta 2500P will offer more dependability and productivity, quality that is offset-class, and advanced speed. This product which has come to Konica Minolta from Oce, will be available Summer 2008.

Advantages of the Kern 515 Easy Mailer

2008-04-21T19:53:00.000-07:00

The Kern 515 Easy Mailer, a mail processing product, offers an easy and less expensive way to finish customized mail communications. This machine serves the needs of those wishing to establish a more personal connection with their customers and prospects. The Kern 515 profoundly transforms both transactional mail and direct mail production.

In just one operation of the Kern 515 Easy Mailer, both a customized letter and corresponding customized envelope are produced, and the letter is then completely placed within the envelope. During this process; full color, personalized text and images are printed on a single side or two sides of the letter and also the envelope. Even folding of the letters and sealing of the envelopes are performed by this system.

The Kern 515 Easy Mailer has many advantages. These advantages include:

Several client bases can be merged into a single print and processing run.

Enables processing of both long run and short run tasks with many inserts.

Maximization of marketing communications as the entire area of the envelope can be used for incorporating added text and graphics.

Continuity is shown to the piece of finished communication as the envelope and letter have mutual paper stock.

The system for barcode tracking ensures integrity between the contents of the envelope that need to be finished, and the envelope; for each finished and customized letter.

Response rates that are greater than those for general letters with no personalized text or color graphics.

Xerox devices that have been approved for utilization along with the Kern 515 Easy Mailer are the Xerox Nuvera 100/120/144 EA Digital Production System, the Xerox iGen3 Digital Production Press, the Xerox DocuTech 128/155/180 HighLight Color System, the Xerox DocuColor 5000/6060/8000AP/7000AP Digital Color Presses, and the Xerox Nuvera 288 Digital Perfecting System.

Benefits of Buyouts

2008-02-28T18:35:00.000-08:00

A lease buyout is the sum of cash that needs to be paid for early termination of a lease and for outright purchase of the item being leased. Lease buyouts are generally of three types: Fair Market Value (FMV), dollar buyout, or a fixed percentage of purchase (often 10%). Discussed below are the types of lease buyouts and their corresponding benefits:

The Fair Market Value Lease is a great option for those who are worried that their equipment procurement may soon become obsolete. On culmination of the term of an FMV lease, a lessee can return the leased item to the lessor, continue with the lease, or purchase the leased item for its FMV worth. A true FMV can give your company tax advantages if it meets the requirements of a true lease. In order to receive these tax benefits for your business, you should seek the assistance of your accountant for careful structuring of the lease purchase. Low monthly payments make this a particularly advantageous option for companies with small budgets.

The $1 purchase option allows the lessee to buy the equipment at lease end for just one dollar. To eventually gain ownership over the equipment without having to incur all expenditures upfront, this option is a valuable decision. Another advantage of the $1 purchase option is the monthly payment plan. Despite the fact that monthly payments for a $1 lease are higher than those for an FMV lease, the $1 lease provides the benefit of owning the equipment for an amazing $1. Thus, through this purchase option, you gain both leasing and ownership advantages.

The 10% purchase option is beneficial if you are uncertain of what your needs may be in the future. You can opt for this purchase option if you desire a set purchase price and if the equipment's useful life is likely to be greater than the term of the lease. The monthly payments for the 10% purchase option are generally smaller than those for a $1 buyout lease and possibly higher than those for the FMV lease. As in the case of the FMV lease, at lease end, you are offered options to return the leased item to the lessor or continue with the lease. The other option you are given is to buy the item for 10% of its original worth.

Lease buyouts offer large amounts of tax advantages and benefits for any sized business. For information on a printer/copier lease buyout, contact JJ Bender at (800) 367-9673.

Benefits of Trade-ins

2008-02-28T18:29:00.000-08:00

A trade-in is the process of selling or turning in a used or older piece of equipment as part payment for purchase of an upgraded piece of equipment. The main purpose behind trading in or exchanging the used or existing product is to get a reduced price for the new good. The trade-in decision depends on several factors such as how old the item is, predicted item obsolescence, how hard it is to get parts for the item, and the item's repair history.

There are several advantages to trading in your old printer/copier for a new one. The advantages include:

First, getting rid of an old copier/printer can cut the expenses for acquiring a new copier/printer, in which you can replace technology for a reduced cost.

A lower total ownership cost.

Upfront savings.

Protection of investment.

Reduction of internal costs as the trade-in makes possible efficient management of assets.

Before deciding to partake in a trade in, it is always advisable to do thorough research. If you know how much your old printer/copier is worth, you will have no difficulty in getting a reasonable price for it.

To know more about high volume production trade-ins and how they can benefit you, contact JJ Bender at (800) 367-9673.

Benefits of Rentals

2008-02-28T18:18:00.000-08:00

The heavy price tag associated with buying a high volume copier or printer leads many to believe that renting is a definite option. This is particularly the case with small businesses. Newer, advanced models of copiers and printers are always coming out in the market; so in order to keep up with the rapid pace at which technology is moving, a copier/printer rental is often considered to be a feasible option.

The costs for renting a copier or printer may vary depending on factors like the type of copier/printer, the period for which the copier/printer is rented, and the quantity of prints made.

There are several benefits of renting a copier/printer. The first and most obvious benefit is that you can avoid obsolescence. Several providers of copier/printer rentals will allow you to upgrade to an advanced machine at regular time periods. Another benefit is that there is no waiting time for the rental term to expire to request for an upgrade. In addition to helping you avoid obsolescence, the upgrading option will enable you to acquire an upgraded copier/printer for a fraction of the cost you would have to pay to buy it.

The other benefits of copier/printer rentals include:

Flexibility -The rental contract can be tailored to suit the individual requirements of different businesses.

Low costs.

Tax benefits.

Some copier rentals will permit you to walk off from the copier/printer at whatever time you like. This option will particularly prove to be useful if you don't have the funds to continue making the monthly payments.

Some rental contracts are inclusive of the costs for maintenance, insurance and repair.

Some rental companies provide toners and other printer/copier supplies (excluding staples and paper) along with the printer/copier.

For a cost-effective copier/printer rental, contact JJ Bender at (800) 367-9673.

Paper Handling and SmartPress Technology in the Xerox DocuTech 120 and DocuTech 100

2008-01-17T21:07:00.000-08:00

The Xerox DocuTech 100 and DocuTech120 define a brand new category of ''mid-production'' products. They deliver the kind of publishing and printing power that was earlier found only on higher-end products. Running at rated speeds of 100 and 120 ppm, they set a new benchmark for digital copiers, in terms of speed.

Paper Handling

The DocuTech 100 and DocuTech 120 have a constant monthly duty cycle of an impressive 700,000 pages. They proffer versatility in paper feeding, selection, and finishing. A maximum of 8 programmable trays can support up to 11,600 sheets, sized a maximum of 12.2'' x 18.5'', and with weights between 16 lb. bond and 80 lb. cover. The DocuTech systems can handle a wide range of paper and specialty media designed for them.

SmartPress Technology

The DT 100 and DT 120 mid-production systems incorporate iGen 3 innovations like SmartPress Imaging Technology, SmartPress Sentry, and SmartPress Paper Handling.

SmartPress Imaging Technology employs a patented ''non-contact'' method and delivers both uniform, precise color; and accurate registration at unparalleled speeds. Excellent image quality can be achieved with the help of this technology.

SmartPress Sentry provides for easy operation and the greatest amount of uptime. It constantly checks and adjusts image quality to enhance dependability and performance.

SmartPress Paper Handling provides for dependability, productivity and higher output of marketable sheets. It utilizes 3 independent air systems - a vacuum feedhead, an airknife and a fluffer.

If you are interested in buying or selling a Xerox DocuTech 100 or a Xerox DocuTech 120, do get in touch with JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

The Kodak Nexpress Digimaster E125 and E150 digital production systems: Features

2008-01-17T20:51:00.000-08:00

Digimaster E series systems surpass industry specifications for MICR security and print quality, and abide by all important global standards. The Digimaster E series currently includes the Digimaster E125 print system (rated speed of 125 ppm) and the Digimaster E150 digital production system (rated speed of 150 ppm). Some of the features of these high value systems are given below:

To meet the challenging needs of commercial printing, they have specialized commercial print configuration that includes improved paper handling and digital image quality modification.

Digital Print Quality Adjust feature allows users to vary solid area density and line width to get the look they want.

Wide-ranging substrate flexibility enables high speed printing on a variety of paper sizes, finishes and weights, including glossy and heavy stocks.

Printing of special characters and fonts for financial documents like checks and coupons is made possible with MICR toner configuration.

Employ AP Print Production Software Release 6.0 which incorporates enhanced paper handling, specialized configuration options for commercial printing and MICR, remote management, direct Adobe Acrobat Software PDF 1.5 format support for trouble-free job set-up, and extended job-tracking potentialities.

For more information about the Nexpress Digimaster E125 or Nexpress Digimaster E150, do contact JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

Advantages of Using the Xerox DocuTech 2000: Series 90

2008-01-17T20:06:00.000-08:00

The Xerox DocuTech 2000: Series 90 meets the varied needs of many production print environments such as graphic arts, public sectors, industrial/manufacturing, professional services, and wholesale/retail. A new member of the Xerox DocuTech 2000 Series family, it doesn't need much space and prints at a rated speed of 90 pages a minute. In addition, the Series 90 can print from the mainframe or network. You will get several benefits when you use a Series 90:

As the Series 90 has a small footprint, it can fit in most environments.

It incorporates both 1:1 messaging with production publishing, and finishing and production-level graphics with transaction printing.

It is a cost-effective print solution that works well with all the chief mainframe and network printing environments.

Easy-to-maintain CRUs (customer replaceable units) enable users to get maximum uptime.

Reduces the costs for acquisition, consumables, training and operation.

Job Recovery and Job Scheduling features guarantee utmost productivity.

Operator training is eased and powerful print direction potentialities delivered by the market-established DocuSP controller.

For more information about the Xerox DocuTech 2000: Series 90 , do get in touch with JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

How Using the Xerox DocuTech 128 Highlight Color System Can Benefit You

2008-01-17T19:26:00.000-08:00

The DocuTech 128 is one of the systems coming under Xerox's trio of superior highlight color (HLC) systems (DT 128, DT 155 and DT 180). The DT 128 has a rated speed of 128 ppm but can be upgraded to 155 ppm and from 155 ppm to 180 ppm. It is ideal for printing newspapers, reports, envelopes, statements, invoices, letterheads and other transaction print and print-on-demand applications. While a Xerographic laser imaging system creates superior quality black images at an output resolution of 600 x 2400 dpi, highlight color is produced at an output resolution of 600 x 600 dpi by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) imaging system.

The DT 128 offers you a choice of four color toners - blue, royal blue, red or green. By using the Xerox DocuTech 128, you can colorize documents from a wide range of sources:

You can add impact to monochrome documents by colorizing them.

When full color printing is costly, highlight color is a superior alternative.

Documents that were earlier produced on other highlight color devices like the Xerox 92C can be altered for best results.
What's more, you can achieve palpable business results like improved business image, fewer errors, enhanced productivity, improved response rate, and enhanced recall and retention. What more could you ask for in a highlight color system?

If you would like to lease, buy, rent or sell a Xerox DocuTech 128 , don't hesitate to contact JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

The Xerox DocuTech 100 and the Xerox DocuTech 120 Have Raised Industry Standards

2008-01-17T19:09:00.000-08:00

The Xerox DocuTech 100 and DocuTech 120 facilitate the creation of novel revenue streams for print experts, and offer a digital option that complements offset printing. The DT 100 and DT 120 are breakthrough products - they are based on groundbreaking modular architecture, have just one integrated interface (Xerox DocuSP production printing controller) for support of the most commonly used file formats and print streams, and set industry standards in productivity, image quality, reliability and ease of use. The industry benchmarks set by the new DocuTech systems are many and include:

The first black-and-white mid-production machines.

First to close the big gap existent between digital full- and light- production monochrome printers/copiers.

First black and white systems to utilize iGen3 SmartPress Imaging technology. This superior imaging technology employs a patented ''non-contact'' procedure to deliver excellent black-and-white image quality.

First production printers/copiers to be inbuilt with a CD/DVD having CD read-write capability. The CD/DVD drive enables people to print jobs straight from CDs. Also, the printing process enables them to burn an archival CD of production tasks, automatically.

Have the first top quality, fast double head scanner on a printer/copier. Also, these models are the only printers/copiers in the industry that can scan both sides of a document at the same time, thereby enhancing reliability and productivity. The scanning achieved is of the highest quality in the market - 120 ipm (impressions per minute) at 600 dpi (dots-per-inch) resolution.

The Xerox DocuTech 100 and DocuTech 120 systems are eco-friendly. As they use only non-toxic dry inks, they don't produce any hazardous wastes. 97% of the systems' components are recyclable. Furthermore, these mid-production systems generate only a quarter of the noise generated by other digital production systems.

Are you impressed by what you've read about the Xerox DocuTech 100 and Xerox DocuTech 120 systems. You can get cost-effective, customized leases for these products from JJ Bender. Just call: (800) 367-9673.

The Characteristics of the Xerox DocuTech 2000: Series 75

2008-01-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

The Xerox DocuTech 2000: Series 75 is a robust printing solution that's easy on the pocket. It is ideally suited for mid-volume printing and entry-level publishing applications like direct mail/1:1 marketing, brochures/books/catalogs, newsletters/reports and training materials. The Series 75 doesn't take up much space and can print a maximum of 250,000 impressions a month. Other features of the Series 75 are listed below:

Achieves a printing speed of 75 ppm at resolutions of 600 x 1200 dpi (PostScript) and 600 dpi (laser).

Supports LCDS, HP PCL, PDF, IPDS, TIFF, Adobe PostScript, HP PCL and almost all other data streams.

Features like Job Interrupt; Job Recovery/Job Scheduling; single or duple stapling; its capacity to hold a lot of paper in 6 input trays; and its support of ordered stock, DocuCards and tabs is proof of the Series 75 system's versatility in handling paper.

Supports a variety of throughput materials having optional kits for paper handling.

Finishing options like the Signature Booklet Maker finisher grant you complete power over your workflow.

A remote workflow enables you to direct print tasks from a customer workstation.

For more information about the Xerox DocuTech 2000: Series 75 , feel free to contact JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

Copier Tabs and the Tab Most Suitable for the Xerox 5690

2008-01-17T18:35:00.000-08:00

Copier tabs are index tabs that are unprinted and blank and that can be imprinted when demanded by utilizing a laser printer or high speed copier. A good number of the latest photocopiers are able to take in and print straight onto index tabs. However, you first need to understand several things to select the indexes most suited for your photocopier. Copier tabs are available coated or uncoated, in different cuts, and collated in quite a number of ways. Copier tabs can also be three-hole drilled or provided with a reinforced binding edge. Below we discuss the collation styles of copier tabs and the style that is ideal for the Xerox 5090/5390/5690 copier.

Copier tabs are available in four chief styles: Uncollated, straight collated, single reverse collated and double reverse collated.

Uncollated Copier Tabs: Sometimes referred to as single position tabs, these tabs are ideal for an office that is not equipped with any highly fancy laser printer or copier to deal with numerous tab sets.

Straight Collated Copier Tabs: They are packed up in 1-2-3-4-5 order in boxes and are also referred to as SSC copier tabs, 5100 style copier tabs, straight copier tabs and forward copier tabs.

Single Reverse Collated Copier Tabs: These are the most commonly used copier tabs. They are packed up in 5-4-3-2-1 order and are also known as DocuTech Style Tabs, SRC Copier Tabs and Reverse Collated Copier Tabs.

Double Reverse Collated Copier Tabs: They are sometimes known as 5090 copier tabs as they are chiefly intended to be utilized by the series of Xerox 5090 copiers (including Xerox DocuLink 5090, Xerox DocuLink 5390, and Xerox DocuLink 5690).

If you're looking for a low-cost way to lease a Xerox DocuLink 5090/5390/5690 copier, do contact JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

The Advantages of Using a Xerox DocuTech 180

2008-01-17T18:16:00.000-08:00

Considered to be the speediest highlight color (HLC) printer in the world, the Xerox DocuTech 180 is suitable for many kinds of print applications like statements, booklets, flyers, invoices and newsletters. Here are some of the benefits of using the Xerox DocuTech 180:

Using highlight color, it creates more effective documents to get more loyal, satisfied customers.

One-pass print technology delivers production-level productivity for two types of images: black-only and black-plus-one-color.

Market-established FreeFlow DocuSP front end guarantees the greatest levels of productivity.

Offers more productivity to handle big job volumes in both publishing and transaction print environments.

In combination with the FreeFlow Digital WorkFlow collection, works to effortlessly fit into any workflow, ranging from makeready to output management.

Supports a greater variety of applications to incorporate tailored, personalized matter with variable data.

Do you feel that the Xerox DocuTech 180 is just right for your business. Want to buy or sell one? Then do get in touch with JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

Applications of AP Print Production Software Release 6.0 in the Nexpress Digimaster E systems

2008-01-17T17:52:00.000-08:00

The Nexpress Digimaster E125 and Digimaster E150 are members of Kodak's Digimaster E family of digital production machines. They have rated speeds of 125 ppm and 150 ppm respectively, and smaller speeds for wider formats. These systems make use of AP Print Production Software Release 6.0, the newest Digimaster operating software. Whatever be your choice of Digimaster E125 or E150 system configuration, you can rest assured that this software will control your complete workflow.

AP Print Production software 6.0 supports incorporation with several hardware accessories including hole punchers, perfect binders, roll feeders and stackers. It also supports adjustment of digital print quality, better handling of paper, and RIP across many tasks. To ensure that job set-up is hassle-free, it provides direct support of the ADOBE ACROBAT Software PDF 1.5 format. This print production software incorporates extended job tracking abilities, specialized configuration options for commercial and MICR printing, and remote administration.

For more information about AP Print Production Software Release 6.0; or about leasing, renting, buying or selling a Nexpress Digimaster E125 or a Nexpress Digimaster E150, feel free to contact JJ Bender on (800) 367-9673.

Options and Accessories of the Xerox FreeFlow Web Services

2008-01-03T18:09:00.000-08:00

Powered by Press-sense, FreeFlow Web Services provides your customers with a web storefront to submit new tasks and rearrange existing ones in a safe environment, from wherever they are located. By providing you with a variety of options and accessories, this software solution helps you minimize the distance between you and your customers.

Data Export: Created to be used alongside the LDAP adapter, it minimizes errors by allowing you to take data from Web Services and send it directly to peripheral systems. Selected data can also be exported to an Excel spreadsheet.

Credit Card: This module facilitates e-commerce using well-known online payment sites such as Authorize.net, Paymaster, PayPal billing, DebiTech, Citelis, Saferpay, Moneris and Tranzila.

Book Assembly: Enables customers to dynamically make bound books. Customers can put numerous files together into one book from wherever they are located.

VIPP Emitter: Optimum variable data printing can be accomplished by a VIPP-enabled digital front end. By getting the most out of your variable data printing, you ensure your customers of greater command virtually anywhere.

Site Customization: Web Services provides important clients with custom websites, thereby giving you the position of a strategic partner. The constant web presence offered by this application makes your customers more loyal.

Direct Marketing Links: Used together with the XMPie PersonalEffect Adapter, it permits consolidation of third party applications and Web Services. The result is enhanced efficiency and potentialities of Direct Mail Campaigns.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Adapter: This adapter is to be used in combination with Data Export. It facilitates authentication of a user logging onto Web Services through a directory service.

XMPie PersonalEffect Adapter: This adapter should be used in combination with Direct Marketing Links. It enables XMPie PersonalEffect software users to choose from within Web Services the campaign templates that were developed and saved on the Personal Effect Server.

Order Center: Enlarges the potentialities of Web Services by integrating walk-in, web, fax and phone orders into a single application. It facilitates the management of offline jobs from initial quote, through fulfillment and production, to billing.

An Overview of the Xerox FreeFlow Print Manager

2008-01-03T17:53:00.000-08:00

The FreeFlow Print Manager software from Xerox offers complete job ticketing, JDF task ticket support and consolidated print management. With the help of this FreeFlow software, you can access all Xerox's digital production printers such as Xerox Nuvera digital production systems, DocuColor production printers, DocuPrint production printers and iGen3 digital production presses.

The features of this sophisticated software are listed below:

Remote access to all your digital printers whether you want to manage your digital print functions or submit tasks and reprint requests.

a) Create job ticket compatibility by automatically querying your print machines for potentialities.
b) Send jobs to the most suitable or accessible printer.
c) Create personalized GUIs for easy and quick productions.
d) Recognize production print features such as covers, media and exception pages.
e) Reprint jobs with few or no job ticketing needs.

Offers a total job ticketing scheme that includes a variety of features:

a) Find out page range and copy count/select available stocks.
b) Change lightness, saturation and contrast.
c) Rotate and move images, change the resolution to suit your need or program anti-aliasing.

The FreeFlow Print Manager makes easy print management in quick print, book publishing, commercial printing and in any other print production setting. Together with other FreeFlow solutions such as Output Manager, Process Manager, WebServices, VI Suite, Makeready and Print Server, the FreeFlow Print Manager provides production workflow solutions that are consolidated and scalable.

The Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: A Sleek, Smart and Simple Software Solution

2007-12-28T18:55:00.000-08:00

The Xerox FreeFlow Print Server can meet the needs of almost any print production environment - Service Bureaus, Commercial Print, Enterprise, In-Plant CRD, Data Centers and Print for Pay. It is the perfect print server solution if you need sophisticated color management, state-of-the-art workflow operability and matchless flexibility. Several features of this productive software are given below:

Easy to use and enhanced performance
a) New Graphic User Interface (GUI) simplifies job processing - just click, drag, and drop.
b) Availability of multiple queues for programming means you need to set up a job only one time.
c) Powerful job control feature enables you to hold, proof, forward, interrupt and reprogram jobs from the interface; ensuring great print engine efficiency.
d) Local file format support prevents file conversion and data loss.

Variable Information
a) Availability of unparalleled imaging applications with VI Interpreter software, that lends security to important documents having specialty imaging options (such as Glossmark Images and MicroText Specialty Imaging Font).
b) The hardware platform enables you to expeditiously run one task having thousands of data entries, or hundreds of small tasks at the same time.

Color
a) Dynamic DeviceLink ICC profile enables imitation of any printing device by giving real-time build of custom CMYK and RGB DeviceLink ICC profiles.
b) Advanced Preview allows you to create a high-resolution preview for total color control.
c) Automatic Image Enhancement facilitates an easy and fast application of rectifications for photographs.

Security
a) True local printing is supported by data security with many data streams, so there is no need for data conversion or transformation.
b) The security management feature enables you to tailor security based on your own needs.

The FreeFlow Variable Information Suite and VIPP - Achieve Dynamic Variable Page Output

2007-12-28T18:47:00.000-08:00

The FreeFlow Variable Information Suite is a software solution from Xerox that enables you to lend your own personal touch, in the form of content, to marketing materials and transactional documents. This personalization can be accomplished while maintaining the productivity and profitability of your workflow. One of the several benefits of this software is that it can convert variable images and data into variable documents of high value at production speeds. This FreeFlow product utilizes Variable-data Intelligent PostScript Printware for optimum effectiveness.

Variable-data Intelligent PostScript Printware, or VIPP, is a PostScript-based page description language created by Xerox and used by a wide range of software. VIPP languages are of two types:

A) VIPP SE: Though it still needs pre-composition, it includes VIPP caching commands that facilitate printing of recurring images in an effective manner.

B) VIPP PRO: It separates the static components of a task from the variable ones; avoiding the need for pre-composition and optimizing speed. Only the data is sent through the network while dynamic composing of the job is carried out at the RIP. As files sizes are always small, the result is unparalleled variable print functioning which, in turn saves network bandwidth and total print time.

Job Submission with the Xerox FreeFlow Process Manager: Save Time and Money

2007-12-28T18:37:00.000-08:00

The Xerox FreeFlow Process Manager aids you in automating multiple job preparation and prepress steps to enhance the efficiency of your operation. Job submission is one area where you can experience the automated magic of the Process Manager. On creation of a workflow, a user can submit jobs to a Process Manager workflow - effortlessly in many ways and then pass on to the next task.

Job Submission Client: User-friendly, convenient and remote. It allows operators to choose documents for presentation, make rectifications at a late stage of workflow, or to sort a group of documents before submission.

Consolidation with Makeready or FreeFlow Web Services: Enables users to submit a task straight to a Process Manager workflow.

FreeFlow Process Manager MAX: Allows you to utilize Process Manager's potentialities. The order-fulfillment procedure is streamlined by automatically linking your prepress operations to your order-management system.

Hot Folders: Allows any user to drop a file into a hot folder connected to a particular workflow.

XML with PDF: You can export workflows out of WorkFlow Builder, save them as XML files, couple them with job files and send them for processing to a folder; an ideal solution for getting reprints.

JDF/JMF Submission: Automatic conversions of JDF intent instructions alter the attributes of every step in the workflow. JDF intent instructions can either be presented over JMF or passed as a JDF file.

Xerox FreeFlow DocuSP Software: The Digital Front-End Solution for Unmatched Flexibility

2007-12-28T18:24:00.000-08:00

FreeFlow DocuSP print controller is an intuitive, user-friendly software that functions as a common interface. This digital front-end delivers productivity benefits to the complete line of full-color and monochrome Xerox digital printing systems.

Listed below are the features of the Xerox FreeFlow DocuSP print controller:

Supports common data streams like IBM IPDS, VIPP, HP PCL, LCDS, PPML, TIFF and Adobe PostScript

Delivers state-of-the-art color management, resulting in superior image quality

Permits up to 250 probable print queues, programmable for performing various operations including variable information layout and composition, color splitting and duplexing

Delivers operation concurrency for production of hundreds of transactional data jobs or small jobs having scores of customer database entries

Composite caching makes optimized printing of full color documents possible

With Hot folders, submission of print-ready jobs is a simple task

Imposition power enables layout of composite documents such as books, manuals and catalogs

Supports submission of data from server/client architectures and mainframe systems, files from commercial/desktop publishing workflows, and ASCII/database/XML input from e-commerce systems

Features of the Xerox FreeFlow Output Manager

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Xerox FreeFlow solutions are designed for automation and streamlining of workflow processes. Xerox's workflow solutions economize on time, waste and labor while achieving the highest levels of quality, efficiency and productivity. FreeFlow Output Manager is a software solution that can enhance your digital print productivity, capacity and turnaround by concentrating the decision of print task management across many production systems.

Some of the features of this superior software solution are listed below:

Load Balancing: By processing jobs across many printers, throughput can be increased.

Job Splitting: For enhanced productivity, jobs can be split on the basis of color, page or copy.

Job Attribute Matching: Analyzes job aspects and directs jobs to the printer that has matching features.

Scripting: Scripting of functions (pre and post processing) facilitates customization of workflow execution.

Takes jobs from other FreeFlow products, job submission clients, mainframes, network PCs, internet, Hot folders and supported formats.

In addition to managing your digital production printers, it efficiently controls the print jobs flow across numerous printers.

Xerox FreeFlow Makeready Software

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Achieve the highest possible overall productivity for your print workflow

Xerox FreeFlow Makeready software enables you to get the most out of the make-ready workflow of your print production environment; whether it is quick print, on-demand publishing, book publishing, commercial printing or in plant/CRD. Compatible with high-volume monochrome and color printers from Xerox, FreeFlow Makeready Software guarantees your print of productive output workflow.

Features of this workflow software include:

Supports Specialty Imaging Text.

Visceral and easy operator interface for page design, editing and proofing enhances user comprehension.

Includes several complete document editing features like cut and paste, deskew/despeckle, page numbering and headers/footers.

Electronic ''Light Table'' registration provides for accurate control of front-to-back alignment precision.

Set labeling feature effortlessly adds variable matter to documents like covers, slipsheets and inserts.

Merge and Import Potentialities enable you to join documents, introduce PDF files directly or change to TIFF, and integrate electronic and hardcopy media.

The print capabilities of Xerox FreeFlow Makeready include Makeready (single operator license), Quick Print, Scan and Print, File Manager, Printer Administration, Printer & Job Status, Batch Processing, and the FreeFlow Administrator Tool.

The imageFORMULA DR-2010C: An Ideal Scanning Solution for the Busy Work Environment

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The imageFORMULA DR-2010C is a new addition to Canon's DR series, an award-winning series of scanners characterized by flexible configuration options, fast color potentiality, concise design and precision feeding technology. Other models in the DR series include the imageFORMULA DR-1210C universal color scanner, imageFORMULA DR-2050C compact color scanner, imageFORMULA DR-2580C compact color scanner, imageFORMULA DR-5010C color production scanner, and the DR-5060F hybrid document scanner.

The imageFORMULA brand of scanners serves to highlight Canon's focus: creating novel, flexible business scanners that enable the digital management of hardcopy documents. The DR-2010C is like the imageFORMULA DR-2510C in almost all of its aspects. However, 'Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection' is an additional feature in the DR-2510C.

Mentioned below are some of the excellent features of the DR-2010C:

Space saving desktop design and small footprint

Maximum resolution of 200 dpi

Exceptional scanning speeds of 20 ppm (simplex) and 40 ipm (duplex) for letter-sized grayscale, monochrome and color documents

The features of Automatic Color Detection, Skip Blank Page and Automatic Page Size Detection simplify and speed up the process of scanning mixed batches

Rapid Recovery System guarantees consistent, continued scanning in the event of a double feed detection

Long Document Mode allows for scanning of documents sized at a maximum of 39.2''

Slant Paper Path can handle documents of different weights and sizes - onion skin documents, multisheet forms, embossed plastic cards and driver licenses

The Three-Dimensional Color Correction feature aids in creating image scans that are free from unwanted color staining and true to the original image

The DR-2010 Compact Color Scanner supports imaging solutions provided by software vendors including Laserfiche Corporate, DocuWare Corporation, Westbrook Technologies Inc, Hyland Software Inc, Datacap Inc and Computhink Inc.