Print.IT Reseller - issue 50

BULLETIN Canon wins iF Design Awards for 24th consecutive year Six Canon designs have been recognised by iF International Forum Design GmbH and received prestigious 2018 iF Design Awards. This year marks the company’s 24th consecutive year of winning. Encouraged by the recognition of its design excellence, Canon will continue striving to realise products that combine the highest levels of performance and design. www.canon.co.uk Epic new investment A strong relationship with Duplo over the last eight years has been cemented by Epic Print’s new investment in the print finishing pioneer’s saddle stitcher. Duplo will be supplying Epic with an iSaddle 2 system that will slash traditional processes and provide full automation, freeing up senior technicians’ time, enabling the business to be able to handle the four-fold increase in the number of work orders. www.duplointernational.com Lexmark announces MFP kiosks for government The Lexmark MFP Kiosk for Government is a solution that utilises Lexmark Smart MFPs as self-service platform devices that enable agencies to better serve visiting constituents with increased efficiency, security and compliance. “The slow, manual processes associated with constituent paperwork, applications and documentation are a significant roadblock as government agencies struggle with budget pressures, limited resources and higher constituent expectations,” said Marty DeGraff, Director, Lexmark Government Solutions.” Lexmark MFP Kiosks are easy to implement and use. The intuitive interface guides constituents through the process of submitting and receiving relevant information through intuitive prompts and simple icons on the MFP touch screen, so they can check in, manage their account, and receive directions and information to help streamline the experience. The MFP Kiosk also serves as a forms repository for printing documents on demand. Constituents can access any agency form, application or other document, in any language offered, right from the kiosk. www.lexmark.co.uk Epson forms partnership with Docman The partnership will see Docman use Epson scanners to increase efficiencies in the healthcare sector, benefiting the 200,000 NHS staff members, 6,000 GP practices and 125 secondary care organisations that the company supports. Docman tested five Epson scanners, allowing for official accreditation of their compatibility with Docman 7, 8 and 10 of its cloud-based software platforms. They subsequently chose a range of products including the Epson DS-530, DS-770 and DS- 860 which will complement Docman’s scanning capabilities and increase the efficiency of the company’s digital transfer of care. Kevin Dobson, Product Manager for Business Scan, Epson UK, said: “With healthcare providers constantly under budget and time restraints, business processes need to be as productive, reliable and affordable as possible. We’re proud that our range of scanners has been endorsed and selected by Docman to help the NHS support millions of patients across the UK.” www.epson.co.uk One billion and counting Brother is reporting a growing global trend of SMBs utilising app-based printing after recording its one billionth document sent to print via the firm’s iPrint&Scan app The company launched its app- based print and scan solution in September 2011, when 371,225 documents were sent to print globally in the first month alone. But, in the same month six years on, more than 30 million documents were printed via the app, demonstrating 80 times as much usage. The solutions provider designed the app to make working from tablets and smartphones more efficient and hassle-free, by cutting out the need to boot up computers to send a document to print or to complete a scanning job. www.brother.co.uk We can buy your unused toners As a Managed Print Service provider, we understand how important it is to deliver the best value and performance to your customers. After all, your business is all about helping your customers to reduce costs, optimise efficiency and automate processes. Our dedicated team at The Jolly Savage work closely with many Managed Print Service businesses to handle their customers’ surplus toner stock; if you have unused toners that you are interested in selling, contact us today for a no obligation quote. Are you a Managed Print Service provider? 01462 60 50 50 · [email protected] · www.thejollysavage.co.uk