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Sometimes, you need a little help from a friend. Xerox Corporation unveiled  a new software tool for its ColorQube 9200 Series multifunction printers (MFP) that prompts office workers on ways to save money and print greener.

The Web-based software called Xerox Print Advisor uses on-screen prompts to alert users to simple actions they can take to print smarter. For example, if a user chooses to print a multiple page document on one side only, an on-screen message appears recommending two-sided printing.

Free to ColorQube 9200 Series customers, Print Advisor also collects data on all print jobs, such as how many pages each user prints daily, providing valuable information to the IT department. A variety of detailed reports help office workers and IT administrators make more informed and responsible print decisions.

For IT managers looking for enterprise-wide reports and usage data, Xerox Print Advisor Premium will be available for a fee. The premium version extends the benefits beyond ColorQube 9200 Series users and provides detailed data and reporting for all networked printers and MFPs as well as those directly connected to users' PCs. Administrators also can create custom end-user prompts to deliver additional information relevant to their organizations.

"Xerox's Print Advisor is a well thought-out application that will promote awareness and educate users on the impact of their personal printing," said Jon Reardon, group director, Office Document Technologies, InfoTrends. "It's a powerful tool to drive responsible
printing behavior." 

Using Xerox's cartridge-free solid ink technology, the ColorQube 9200 Series cuts the cost of color prints by up to 62 percent and generates 90 percent less supplies waste compared to traditional color laser MFPs. Print Advisor is available immediately as a free tool for all ColorQube 9200 Series customers and can be downloaded at http://www.xerox.com/printadvisor.  Print Advisor Premium will be available this fall. continue reading...

PHILADELPHIA – Print service providers looking to expand their digital businesses now have two new options to produce sophisticated, full-color sales collateral, direct-marketing pieces and photo publishing products – the Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) Color 800/1000 Presses.

The systems – printing 80 and 100 pages per minute respectively – can produce high definition image quality on a wide range of paper stock. An optional clear dry ink station, a feature exclusive to these devices within the Xerox color portfolio, amplifies full-color jobs. This clear, dry ink allows for images and text to be highlighted for visual impact, or digital watermarks applied for artistic effect or security. It is also beneficial for variable-data applications using Xerox’s XMPie software, as it displays personalized content in more vivid ways.

“The image quality of applications coming off these new presses is absolutely superb,” said Frank Romano, professor emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology. “Print providers want to increase the worth of every page they sell, and the clear, dry ink delivers. It adds vibrancy, quality and value to an application.”

The high-volume devices, designed for commercial and in-plant print operations as well as marketing communications firms, are positioned between the award-winning Xerox DocuColor^® 7002/8002 Digital Color Presses and the flagship iGen4™ Press.

The Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses print at 2400 x 2400 dpi for excellent sharpness and uniformity, and use Xerox’s new low-melt Emulsion Aggregation (EA) Dry Ink, which delivers an offset-like finish. EA Dry Ink also requires less energy to manufacture than conventional toners.

Other product features include:

• Flexible finishing options – allow systems to be custom-built to specific volume and application needs. Options available at launch include a GBC Advanced Punch, High Capacity Stacker (single or dual) with removable carts, Xerox Standard Finisher with optional C-Z Folder or Booklet Maker Finisher and SquareFold Trimmer.  

Future options include the Xerox Tape Binder, GBC eBinder 200 and PlockMatic Pro 30 Professional Booklet Maker.

• Innovative design – offers two 2,000 sheet trays positioned below the print engine, providing a smaller footprint compared to competitive systems. An optional High Capacity Feeder with two additional trays can increase capacity to 8,000 sheets. 
• Broad media latitude – accommodates stocks from 55 to 350 gsm, allowing for printing of lightweight mailers that save on postage to thick, heavyweight photo keepsake applications. With sheet sizes up to 13" x 19.2", the presses can handle multi-up jobs and applications needing full-bleed trim. 
• Workflow enhancements – simplify production requirements with Xerox’s FreeFlow^® Digital Workflow Collection. Presses are available at launch with Xerox’s FreeFlow Print Server and Xerox EX Print Server, Powered by EFI Fiery; at a later date with Xerox CX Print Server, Powered by Creo.  

The options from Xerox and EFI integrate with the Adobe PDF Print Engine to enable quick and reliable printing of native Adobe Portable Document Format files, including complex designs and transparencies for production environments.

• Xerox Productivity Plus service – alerts users when a scheduled routine is approaching, and provides step-by-step replacement procedures. Additional self-cleaning technology maximizes uptime and maintains top image quality. 

The new presses can be paired with Xerox’s ProfitAccelerator^® tools and resources, as well as its Business Development Services.  Xerox’s Design Guide for Clear Dry Ink, developed specifically for the new presses, helps customers quickly grow their digital printing businesses.

The Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses are on display in Xerox booth No. 601 at On Demand, April 20-22 in Philadelphia.

Availability and pricing

Order taking for the Xerox Color 1000 Press begins immediately in North America and Western Europe, and worldwide in May. Order taking for the Xerox Color 800 Press begins immediately in North America and worldwide later this year. U.S. list price for the Xerox Color 1000 Press starts at $395,000; Xerox Color 800 Press at $350,000. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., April 19, 2010 – Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) new color and black-and-white multifunction printers (MFPs) offer advanced scanning, document workflow features and security enhancements at an affordable price.  

Aimed at budget-minded small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs), the Xerox WorkCentre^® 7120 color MFP prints high-impact color documents, such as presentations and budget charts. The MFP prints color and black-and-white documents at speeds up to 20 pages-per-minute (ppm) using Xerox’s Emulsion Aggregate High Gloss (EA-HG) toner, which produces smaller, more consistent toner particles, to create crisp text and sharper color images.

“Today’s MFPs do far more than copy and print – they improve the way work gets done,” said Rick Dastin, president, Global Product Delivery Group, Xerox Corporation. “The WorkCentre 7120 helps SMB’s maximize office productivity and produce affordable, impactful color documents.”  

The WorkCentre 7120 is equipped with advanced document management features that add convenience and make office work easier:

• Document routing to e-mail, network and content management software simultaneously for repeatable workflows
• Advanced color scanning up to 55 ppm
• Faxing over IP, fax forward to e-mail and scan to or print from USB
• Xerox Auditron monitors color printing costs

The MFP also provides opportunities for SMBs to lower their environmental impact:

• One of the most compact hallway color MFPs  
• Consumes 3.08 watts of power in sleep mode
• Route and preview incoming documents on the interface or at PC to eliminate needless printing
• Earth Smart print driver defaults include two-sided printing with no banner pages

In addition, Xerox is updating its line of black-and-white MFPs. The Xerox WorkCentre 5700 Series includes seven new MFPs that handle everything from general office documents to high-volume print jobs. With print speeds up to 90 ppm, the MFPs can: 

• Print, copy, scan or fax without interruption for quick turnarounds
• Scan documents in color
• Move to the next job if the first job in queue is held up due to a lack of resources with the Print Around feature

The WorkCentre 5700 Series comes equipped with advanced security features, including full support for the IPv6 network security standard, Image Overwrite to electronically “shred” data, fax isolation to prevent unauthorized access to data and Network Authentication to restrict access to scan, e-mail and network fax features.

“With advanced document security and workflow tools, the WorkCentre 5700 Series can help IT departments solve their most difficult document management challenges,” said Dastin.

Both the WorkCentre 7120 and WorkCentre 5700 Series are built on Xerox's Extensible Interface Platform^® (EIP), a technology that can be used to create customized workflow applications. For example, a law firm can scan information directly to a client folder from the MFPs’ color user interface without specifying the client name.

Availability and price
Starting at $6,999 U.S. list, the WorkCentre 7120 will be available in the Americas in May and immediately in Western Europe and all other markets including Russia and South Africa through Xerox direct sales, agents, authorized resellers and dealers, and concessionaires or by calling 1-866-480-3119 or at http://www.xerox.com/direct. Starting at $7,475 U.S. list, the WorkCentre 5700 Series will be available worldwide starting in May through Xerox direct sales, authorized sales agents and Global Imaging Systems.
The WorkCentre 7120 and WorkCentre 5700 Series are backed by the Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee. For four consecutive years Xerox has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” in Technology Service and Support.

All of the devices are ENERGY STAR^® qualified and part of Xerox’s Green World Alliance. continue reading...

OCHESTER, N.Y. -- When printing engineering and architectural renderings or schematics, accurate printing can’t come at the cost of extra time. Enter Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) new Xerox Wide Format 6622 ™ Solution that delivers sharp, precise detail printing at high speeds.

In addition to serving the needs of graphic communications providers, the wide format black-and-white digital printer, copier and scanner is ideal for reprographic departments within engineering, construction and architecture firms where technical drawings need to be easily accessible and replicated quickly. For example, government offices can use the 6622 Solution to print surveying documents and construction plans, giving home owners and contractors fast access to essential information.

The Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution prints 22 D/A1 (24" x 36") prints-per-minute and offers crisp 600 x 1800 dpi printing and 600 x 600 dpi scanning options. An on-board color scanner can improve copies of worn originals – automatic background suppression makes smudges and creases less noticeable and tattered documents easier to read. Scans can be viewed on the color touch screen user interface before being printed, helping to verify quality, avoid mistakes and reduce wasted prints.

The 6622 device is driven by Xerox’s FreeFlow^® Accxes^® Print Server and can easily be incorporated into existing workflows. FreeFlow Accxes offers color calibration with other network printers, enhanced management of the print queues to easily replicate previous jobs and the capability to seamlessly scan documents to a mailbox on the print server, network FTP location or remote network printer. 

The FreeFlow Accxes Print Server unifies the print server software across the entire Xerox wide format monochrome portfolio, allowing customers to have a seamless workflow.

The Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution adds to the company’s robust line of wide format printers designed for technical printing, which includes the Xerox Wide Format 6604/6605™ Solution and the Xerox 6279™ Wide Format device.

Availability and pricing

The Xerox Wide Format 6622 Solution will be available in May with a U.S. list price starting less than $62,000. Availability may vary by geography; contact a Xerox sales representative or authorized Xerox dealer for more information. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) most advanced color multifunction printers (MFPs) for offices, the WorkCentre^® 7700 Series, can cut “paperwork” processes from hours to just minutes, helping law firms, financial institutions and healthcare organizations work faster and smarter.

With speeds up to 50 pages per minute (ppm) in color and up to 75 ppm in black and white, the MFPs handle everything from general office documents to high-volume color print jobs. They also manage multiple printing, copying, scanning and faxing tasks simultaneously without interruption for quick turnarounds. Accelerated document processing and the ability to produce high-end color prints means employees spend less time handling documents and more time serving customers.

The WorkCentre 7700 Series comes equipped with Xerox's Extensible Interface Platform^® (EIP), a technology that can be used to create customized workflow applications. For example, hospital patient registration forms can be sent from the emergency room to the billing department by scanning and simply routing the document using the MFP’s touch screen.

“With advanced document management tools and professional color capabilities right at your fingertips, the WorkCentre 7700 Series makes easy work of complicated tasks,” said Rick Dastin, president, Global Product Delivery Group, Xerox Corporation. “These new MFPs can be customized to meet the specific workflow needs of individual users and workgroups – helping our customers get work done quicker than ever.”

Professional quality

• 2400 x 2400 dpi output resolution combines with Emulsion Aggregate High Grade toner, which requires less toner per page to produce sharper color images than traditional toner, for superior image quality.
• Built-in tools, like Xerox Standard Accounting, help monitor and control color costs.
• Optional EFI Fiery print server, available for the entire WorkCentre 7700 Series, provides powerful graphic arts capabilities and accelerated print processing that routes jobs to appropriate devices.
• Finishing options like 100-page stapling and C- and Z-folding makes it easy to handle complex tasks like booklet making in-house.

Reliable security

• Full support for the IPv6 network security standard and an Image Overwrite feature that shreds data stored on the hard drive as part of routine job processing ensures customer information is safe.
• Secure Print holds files in the print queue until a PIN is entered to release the documents to print.
• Network Authentication restricts access to scan, e-mail and network fax features by validating user names and passwords prior to use.

Environmentally responsible

• Meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rigorous new ENERGY STAR^® requirements.
• Earth Smart print driver defaults can be set on the MFPs to include two-sided printing, proof print, no banner page, recycled paper and draft mode.
• Part of Xerox’s Green World Alliance, a worldwide initiative to encourage customers to recycle or dispose of supplies in a manner that minimizes impact to the environment.

Availability and price
The WorkCentre 7700 Series color multifunction printers start at $24,100 U.S. List and are available immediately worldwide through Xerox direct sales, authorized sales agents and Global Imaging Systems.

The WorkCentre 7700 Series comes with the Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee. For four consecutive years Xerox has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” in Technology Service and Support. continue reading...