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Xerox Flexes Innovation Muscle to Develop New Color Digital Presses

Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 19:58
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20, 2010 – In a world where “high def” has quickly become the norm and paper flies through printers at ever increasing speeds, researchers at Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) and Fuji Xerox have developed technology to meet the challenge of printing high definition images at speeds of 80 to 100 pages per minute.

Five new Xerox innovations “under the hood” set these new digital presses apart from anything ever designed, by addressing a print provider’s need for vibrant image quality and the ability to complete complex jobs faster.

“With paper moving at these speeds, there are countless engineering challenges along the way,” said David Mueller, engineering manager of the new Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses.  “The technologies we developed, especially the new fuser and clear toner, really push the envelope in terms of how these presses perform.”

The new technologies include: continue reading...

  • Clear EA toner– This transparent dry ink is a new formula of Xerox’s ultra low-melt EA (Emulsion Aggregation) toner. Developed jointly by researchers at Fuji Xerox and the Xerox Research Centre of Canada, it uses no fuser oil and gives images a smooth offset-like finish.  The clear toner also adds visual variety. Highlighted images appear to “pop off” the page, and customers can use the feature to draw attention to headlines, variable text, photos, logos or images and create a range of artistic digital effects including watermarks.
  • Long-life photoreceptor – The presses feature a new photoreceptor with a protective overcoat that lasts twice as long as conventional technologies, As a result, the photoreceptor, which is the light-sensitive drum used to transfer the image to paper, can withstand making up to 800,000 impressions. 

Xerox Ups the Ante in Production Color Printing; Adds Clear, Dry Ink to New Presses for More Vibrant Images

Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 19:57
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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. continue reading...

Xerox Geared Up to Support Print Providers at On Demand

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 21:25
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PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2010 - Primed to help graphic communications providers identify new revenue opportunities, Xerox Corporation (NYSE:
XRX) brings digital color technology, business-generating tools and educational seminars to On Demand. The company also will debut the latest additions to its digital color portfolio - the Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses.

"Xerox realizes attendees are making an investment to come to On Demand, and we are ready to deliver. Our booth features products and services that help print providers compete in this turnaround economy," said Gina Testa, vice president, Worldwide Graphic Communications, Xerox Corporation.

Print service providers looking to expand their digital businesses now have two new options to produce sophisticated, full-color applications including sales collateral and direct-marketing pieces. The Xerox Color 800/1000 Presses, printing at 80 and 100 pages per minute respectively, offer a new clear dry ink station, allowing for images and text to be highlighted for visual impact. The presses produce high-definition image quality on a wide array of paper stock.

At the show, Xerox will also introduce new business development software that helps print providers maximize resources and time. For example, the ProfitQuick(r) Direct Marketing ROI Planner evaluates the effectiveness of a direct-mail campaign - before anything is printed, and the ezBusiness Planner offers a customized five-year business plan. The new Wide Format Essentials Kit will help print providers capture additional large format business by helping them build a marketing plan, host an open house and identify revenue generating applications. continue reading...

Xerox’s New Multifunction Printer Combines Affordable Color with High-Productivity Workflow Tools

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 20:23
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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: continue reading...

  • 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

Is Your Business Running At Its Best?

Submitted by Webmaster on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 13:40
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The core of any business is a group of processes. Predictable processes like invoicing and collections, order fulfillment and customer support are the fundamentals that drive businesses to success. Continual improvement of business processes iStock_000003243681Small leads to better results like increased revenue, reduced expenses, faster collection, regulatory compliance, and reduced risk.

The following are a few points to consider that will help improve your business processes:

1. Begin with the end in mind. Define what the real goal of your process is.

2. Map Out the Process. Think of the four Ws: Who, What, When and Where.

3. Determine what inhibits your process. There is always a more efficient way to complete a task.

4. Consider any risks. Are you overlooking any potential regulatory or legal problems? Is your business prepared for a natural disaster?

5. Determine the costs. Consider the hard costs of the process along with the labor costs. continue reading...