PRINTITRESELLER.UK 27 WHAT’S NEW Secure, intelligent A4 printers Sharp has introduced two new A4 printers to enhance its growing range of products designed to meet the complex needs of modern workplaces. The company says the BP-B547PW A4 mono printer and the BP-C542PW A4 colour printer, stand out as the most advanced, secure, and feature-rich A4 products in its lineup. The new models offer easy access to cloud services such as Microsoft Teams, Google Drive and Dropbox, enabling users to remotely access and manage their printing tasks from anywhere. Security features include remote firmware updates as well as optional Bitdefender anti‑malware support that shields from network and data vulnerabilities, virus scans are also scheduled daily by default, accompanying real-time scans on incoming or outgoing data. The printers also feature Sharp’s latestgeneration controller platform, ensuring a consistent user experience across all of Sharp’s models, and boast the same operability and high productivity as its A3 printers, while significantly improving power consumption compared to previous models. Ben Lake, Senior Product Manager for MFP and Printer Products at Sharp Europe, said: “Our new A4 printers incorporate Sharp’s most advanced features to date, ensuring seamless connectivity, robust security, and unparalleled efficiency, all within a compact size suitable for any office. The new models enhance our existing portfolio of MFP/printers and reinforces Sharp’s commitment to providing cutting-edge products and solutions to meet the evolving demands of modern workforces.” www.sharp.co.uk New scanners from Kodak Alaris Kodak Alaris has announced the launch of the new KODAK S5000 Series Scanners and the latest release of Kodak Capture Pro software. The new offerings represent the next wave of innovation from the information capture specialist, offering intelligent features that quickly capture and index critical data, and take the complexity out of information capture. The S5000 Series replaces the KODAK i5000 Series Scanners and builds on the company’s solid growth trajectory within the production scanner market, which has seen it achieve an average market share of 85% over the last decade. The next-generation S5000 Series is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding high-volume, high-precision scanning environments and provides an expanded range of flexible options designed to meet evolving customer needs. The new models combine exceptional image quality, faster capture speeds and accuracy, along with superior paper protection and versatile media handling capabilities, to deliver seamless and versatile workflow automation. Users can capture up to 1,260 ipm thanks to enhanced Dynamic Flow Technology which features 32 powerful CPU cores for the most robust throughput, and new Tri-Stream scanning capabilities which enables operators to ‘Scan-Once, Output-Many’. In addition, the KODAK S5210 scanner includes a unique Image Addressing feature which enables users to sequentially scan batches of documents with a unique batch and document identifier, ideal for more complex scanning requirements. Easy to set up and use, S5000 Series Scanners feature a large and intuitive 9.3-inch control panel with a 7.5-inch high contrast touchscreen which enables operators to choose scanning profiles, resolve issues and monitor device status, with a simple swipe and tap. The KODAK S5000 Series Scanners are optimised to work with KODAK Capture Pro Software. Version 7.0 utilises true 64-bit processing for the most powerful and robust scanning experience and includes an updated and modern user interface designed to simplify scanning tasks. www.kodakalaris.com Brother enters inkjet tank market Brother UK has launched a new range of compact, refillable inkjet tank printers. The new ‘tankbenefit’ range comprises two models aimed at small and home businesses – the entry-level DCP-T580DW and the DCPT780DW – and sees Brother enter the Western European inkjet tank market for the first time. The launch of the new range forms part of a wider refresh of Brother’s inkjet portfolio over the next 18 months to help resellers respond to evolving demand for inkjet printing. The new devices will be the first sold in Brother UK’s new fully recyclable, non-polystyrene brown carboard packaging, helping businesses to comply with workplace recycling legislation and contribute to their sustainability goals. Both models are wireless with duplex print capability and 150-sheet front loading paper input. The DCP-T780DW comes with 15,000 pages of black ink and 5,000 pages of colour ink in-box. The model features 15.5 ipm colour print speeds and a 6.2 secs first-page-out time, as well as 17 ipm scan speed, 20-sheet ADF and a 4.5cm LCD touchscreen designed to enhance user operability. The printers are also compatible with the Brother Mobile Connect app, allowing users to set up directly from a mobile device, as well as print and manage supply levels and order from anywhere. The entry-level DCP-T580DW has a mono print speed of 16 ipm and colour print speed of 9 ipm. It comes with 7,500 pages of black ink and 5,000 pages of colour ink in-box – making it well suited to users with less substantial print needs, operating in a home environment. Resellers can also access a comprehensive toolkit and training through BrotherZone, to help maximise the benefits of the new range for customers. Greig Millar, Chief Revenue Officer at Brother UK, said: “We know that some home and small office users prefer complete ownership and longer intervals between refills, and we wanted to make sure that resellers can trust us on printing and are armed to meet that demand. By offering tank models, as well as our inkjet ranges that are optimised for MPS and EcoPro, we’re at your side for a better choice – ensuring resellers and their customers have access to a full suite of devices that slot perfectly into a home office set up.” www.brother.co.uk
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