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Secure Competitive Trade-in Program for MFPs

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 23:49
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Capture What You Need to Know to Protect Your Data.

A CBS news story recently detailed the unfortunate compromise of customer data stored on the hard drive of several multi-function printers (MFPs). Since this story aired, several Xerox customers have been understandably concerned. They want to know what features and functions are available on their current MFP equipment to ensure that their data is not compromised. And most importantly, they want to know how to dependably remove customer data from their machine at the end of its useful life. The solutions to this challenge are many. Some systems have disk encryption or 3-pass disk overwrite software available on the machine. These systems are fully protected against data compromise if the features are utilized. However, most in-place systems at customer sites do not have these features on the systems. In these instances, customers are generally advised to either upgrade themachine with a security kit or to pay to have the hard disk removed prior to leaving the customer’s facility. In either case, it’s an expensive and time consuming process that customers have not incorporated into their budgets.

A Competitive Trade-in Option to Address MFP Security Concerns.

If a customer trades their competitive equipment with Xerox as part of a new MFP implementation, Xerox will crush the equipment making any residual customer data inaccessible. The Xerox process will involve crushing the hard drive to prevent retrieval of any residual data on the machine. The Xerox process includes pick-up of the competitive equipment from the customer site and maintaining custody of the unit until it is dropped off at the destruction facility. Xerox tracks the equipment while it’s under our control to ensure the integrity of the process until the unit is crushed. This process will give our customers “ peace of mind” that their data is protected if their current non-Xerox equipment is traded for new Xerox equipment. Additionally, virtually all new Xerox MFP equipment comes standard with 128-bit AES disk encryption as well as 3-pass disk overwrite features to ensure that our customer’s data is protected from day one on their new equipment. continue reading...

Xerox® Secure Print Your Piece of Mind for Confidential Documents

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 22:58
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Use the Xerox® Secure Print feature. If you don’t want your confidential or private documents to be left in the output tray, open for viewing, or even taken by someone else, Secure Print allows you to control the print timing of your documents. You can now optimize your print solution by using a workgroup device to print all your documents, without worrying about security!

Here’s an example:
You need to print your company’s product roadmap or an employee’s development plan. In the past, you may have used a personal printer to print these types of files. With Secure Print, the workgroup printer becomes your own personal printer! Print the file, and in the print Properties section, select Secure Print from the menu (this varies from device to device: see your user manual for exact instructions). Select a passcode of your choice and send the job to be printed. The job is held in the job list until you release it. At the device control panel, type in your passcode and the document prints. You control when the print takes place! Best of all, if multiple jobs are held using the same passcode, they are all released for printing at once – making it easy and quick for you to collect your jobs. continue reading...

Easy Green Printing

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 21:45
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Nowadays, everyone is looking for ways to cut down their carbon footprint. Unfortunately, it can be fairly expensive to “go green”. Having a green printing strategy can help you save money at the same time as saving the environment.

iStock_000003292097SmallOffice printing consumes a lot of paper and energy. Based on average usages, it is very easy for your office to contribute tens of thousands of pounds of greenhouse gases to the environment a year.

One simple and effective way to reduce your office’s carbon footprint is to set your printers and copiers to default with two sided printing. By turning two pages into one, you can reduce paper usage by 50%. This small step can save up to 60 trees annually and eliminate up to 14,000 lbs of greenhouse gases. It could also save your company money by using less paper! continue reading...

Free Up Office Space with Multifunction Devices

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 23:38
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Not long ago, cellular phones were simply used for phone calls. However, today we can e-mail, text, surf the internet, take pictures, and even watch movies on our cell phones. It is very clear that we expect a single device to do more than just one task. This should not be any different in the workplace.

With the digital revolution in full swing, people are getting more and more used to working with a myriad of devices, each designed to make our lives just that little bit more convenient. The traditional office probably includes printers, faxiStock_000001266405Small machines, copiers and scanners. These devices not only take up physical space, but they also consume financial resources. 

Just as our cell phones have integrated with other devices, a multifunction printer (MFP) can combine various document-related tasks into one easy-to-manage machine. With a MFP, your company can cut overhead costs and free up valuable space. Plus, you can help enable remote employees with easy online integration. continue reading...

Xerox Named ‘Company of the Year’ By IT Resellers for Workgroup Color Printers

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:04
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WILSONVILLE, Ore. – Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) was named “Company of the Year” and “Overall Winner” in the workgroup color printers category by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine, a leading industry publication and website for value-added resellers, solution providers and other channel professionals.

In this survey of more than 3,700 solution providers, Xerox earned top scores for support and partnership, surpassing all competitors in the workgroup color printers category. The scores are based on vendor satisfaction ratings in 18 product and service categories.

“For 25 years, we have asked solution providers to rate vendors on their channel commitment and excellence in providing superb service to identify the true leaders of the channel. Winning the CRN Annual Report Card is one of the most prestigious honors in the IT channel industry, and we congratulate Xerox for making it to the list,” said Kelley Damore, vice president, editorial director, Everything Channel.

Xerox helps resellers worldwide grow their business through a broad range of products and programs, such as PagePack® 3.0, a suite of managed print services programs that help partners deliver cost savings and productivity improvements to their customers.  continue reading...

Relieve Your IT Department with MPS

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 22:19
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It is very easy for your IT team to become overwhelmed by end user issues and lose sight of your company’s core business initiatives. Many of these end user issues relate to office printing. Paper jams, offline systems and supply shortages consume IT professionals because rarely can they fix these issues remotely.

How can I help you? Luckily, there is a solution. Managed Print Services (MPS) can help your IT personnel focus on their tasks. Furthermore, MPS will make your entire printer fleet more efficient and cost effective by eliminating printer management from the tasks of your IT team and providing the following services:

· On Site Service: A certified technician will come to your office to take care of any service issues with your devices.

· Maintenance: Like all mechanical devices, printers require maintenance. With MPS, your devices will receive preventative maintenance to minimize printer downtime. continue reading...

Print Providers Increase Digital Print Volume as Much as 65 Percent with Recent Xerox iGen4 Press Installs

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 22:47
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Three print service providers in southern California have seen their digital businesses soar as much as 65 percent since installing Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) iGen4® Press.  Pairing the press with Xerox’s business development resources helped the companies uncover new revenue opportunities by focusing on best practices, staff training and target marketing.

The successful customers are:

  • San Luis Print and Copy’s digital volume increased by 65 percent with the Xerox iGen4. The company, located in San Luis Obispo, Calif. credits the press for quicker turnaround times allowing them to print more on-demand products. They also use XMPie®’s uDirect Studio software to create impactful, personalized collateral.  “We see additional growth opportunities with the press within our short-run book publishing business,” said Jim Killian, owner, San Luis Print and Copy.

Working with a Xerox business development consultant, the company developed a comprehensive marketing plan. The detailed plan included strategies for promoting and selling digital print and has shown early success in growing revenue. continue reading...

  • OC Direct Marketing, based in Santa Ana, Calif. has seen its color digital printing volume grow by more than 50 percent.  “With the Xerox iGen4, we offer the highest quality products with fast turnaround times – all without having to increase our prices,” said Jason Cliff, director, business development, OC Direct Marketing.

Xerox® Secure Print Your Piece of Mind for Confidential Documents

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 20:41
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Capture Xerox Has The Answer

Use the Xerox® Secure Print feature. If you don’t want your confidential or private documents to be left in the output tray, open for viewing, or even taken by someone else, Secure Print allows you to control the print timing of your documents. You can now optimize your print solution by using a workgroup device to print all your documents, without worrying about security!

Here’s an example:
You need to print your company’s product roadmap or an employee’s development plan. In the past, you may have used a personal printer to print these types of files. With Secure Print, the workgroup printer becomes your own personal printer! Print the file, and in the print Properties section, select Secure Print from the menu (this varies from device to device: see your user manual for exact instructions). Select a passcode of your choice and send the job to be printed. The job is held in the job list until you release it. At the device control panel, type in your passcode and the document prints. You control when the print takes place! Best of all, if multiple jobs are held using the same passcode,they are all released for printing at once – making it easy and quick for you to collect your jobs.

Secure Print is typically found in the Properties, Job Type, or Output Options menu. See the user guide for details on how to use Secure Print with your workgroup product.

Xerox Secure Print: Your solution for confidential or private documents. continue reading...

Cost Effective Color Printing

Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 20:35
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The use of color documents is continuing to rise in almost every industry. Therefore, you are probably looking for ways to reduce their color output costs. Fortunately, there are several smart ways that you can enjoy the benefits of color printing.iStock_000000300021Small

Tip 1: Avoid Ink Jet Printers

Color ink jet printers are often bundled with the purchase of a PC. Therefore, it is easy to accumulate them without actually purchasing them. Unfortunately, they are actually the most expensive color output devices to operate when running full-color documents longer than 1-2 pages.

Tip 2:  Eliminate Unnecessary Background Color

Documents with solid color backgrounds use a considerable amount of toner and take more time to process, slowing down the printing time. This can cause costs to skyrocket.

You can increase productivity and reduce costs by using bright colors on a white background. While a colorful background may look good on your computer screen, that same image will actually look more professional when printed with a white background. continue reading...

New Xerox DocuMate 3460 Delivers Fast and Easy Scanning of Documents and Plastic ID Cards

Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 22:43
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PLEASANTON, Calif. – Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced a color sheetfed scanner that is small enough to fit on a desktop, optimized to scan ID cards and includes ultrasonic double-feed detection technology.  The latest generation in this award-winning scanning series, the Xerox DocuMate®3460 scans 60 pages per minute / 120 images per minute in duplex and lists for $1,595.

The Xerox DocuMate 3460 is designed for desktop use in any office where scanning plastic ID cards, business cards, documents or other heavy card stock is necessary.  It incorporates an exclusively designed front-feed tray that not only increases plastic card scanning efficiency in healthcare and financial services applications but also reduces roller wear by up to 60 percent over competing brands, resulting in lower total cost of ownership.  The Xerox DocuMate 3460 also includes ultrasonic double-feed detection technology that will alert the user if double feeding of originals occurs during scanning.  This technology prevents lost images and enables paper of different weights or thickness to be scanned quickly and reliably. continue reading...

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