Print.IT Reseller - issue 57

01732 759725 WHAT’S NEW 20 Next-generation production scanners Canon’s next generation imageFORMULA DR-G2 series production scanners bring reliability, high quality and simple inter-operability into a partner’s information capture portfolio. The diverse devices are capable of meeting the needs of organisations digitising large volumes of documents, enabling partners to expand their customer base into busy corporate mailrooms, centralised departments, specialist scanning bureaus or business process outsourcing companies. With the launch of the imageFORMULA DR-G2090, DR-G2110 and DR-G2140, Canon has announced a significant update to its production scanner technologies. The new devices combine high volume A3 scanning capabilities with enhanced efficiency, high image quality and optional LAN interface. These features enable partners to address the evolving business requirements of their customers who are increasingly looking for high quality document capture via shared devices without the need for additional hardware. Alongside the new devices, Canon will be releasing a series of new software development toolkits to support closer integration between its scanner technologies and customer applications and systems. These include a DR Web SDK for easy integration with web-based applications, a new DR- Scanner SDK for bespoke integration, and easy platform for capture application development, as well as new embedded SDK for Canon’s ScanFront 400 Network Scanner. The availability of software development kits (SDKs) means that partners are also able to customise their offering with bespoke applications designed to meet individual customer needs. For businesses that share a single scanning device, Canon Europe is releasing the NA10 and WA10 Network Adapters that allow several of its USB scanners to be connected directly to the network. For customers that require transactional ad-hoc scanning, partners can now offer an effective solution for immediate processing at the point of customer engagement, without the need for a PC. The NA10 model comes with wired LAN connection interface while the WA10 model additionally offers a Wi-Fi interface. www.canon-europe.com Sharp expands A4 range Sharp has expanded its line-up of A4 devices with the launch of four new mono models. The MX-B450W/ MX-B350W MFPs and MX-B450P/MX-B350P printers offer speeds of up to 45 ppm and wireless connectivity as standard. With the Sharpdesk Mobile app, users can also scan documents to their mobile devices and print from them. The devices are easy-to-use, with a 5-line LCD control panel which provides clear and concise information, and the convenient front USB port for direct print from or scan to USB drive (the MX-B450W/ MX-B350W MFPs feature full colour scanning). To keep things simple, users can also save their frequently used scan settings and destinations for easy, one- touch recall. The new devices are compatible with Sharp’s Remote Device Manager, a tool for IT managers or administrators to centrally control networked MFPs and printers from their desktop and also offer a high level of security, with network encryption and user authentication options. www.sharp.co.uk/gb New initiative from ThinPrint ThinPrint’s new Endpoint Print Management can effectively deliver the missing piece to any Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) system by delivering the right solutions to flexibly provision and securely manage printing for any device. When combined with a UEM solution, ThinPrint enables easy management of how employees print securely and quickly to the right printers, from any device, while delivering full control to an organisation. www.thinprint.com Unique POS printer Star Micronics latest product launch fully demonstrates how it understands the needs of effective hardware in a challenging omnichannel world. The mC-Print printers offer not only the unique functionality of five interfaces and multiple peripheral support, but connectivity for the retailer’s transitional journey from traditional POS to Cloud-based POS. They provide today’s traditional interfaces, USB and Ethernet, as well as tomorrow’s Cloud connectivity in order to meet the needs of a multichannel environment. With a print speed up to 250mm/second, the printers can feature all of the following interfaces in one model: Ethernet LAN; Bluetooth (MFi); traditional USB; lightning USB (data and charge USB for iOS) and CloudPRNT as well as Hub functionality for more than one peripheral; scanner, customer display, etc. www.Star-EMEA.com Océ ColorWave 3000 wide format series The new Océ ColorWave 3000 series of large format printers are designed for customers specialising in CAD, GIS and short-term graphic arts applications. The new systems address the printing requirements in the architectural, engineering, construction and manufacturing (AEC&M) sectors, as well as corporate environments. With the Océ ColorWave 3000 series, customers have the flexibility to easily print an even wider range of applications from black and white technical documents, drawings and maps, to full colour indoor and short- term outdoor graphics such as posters and roll-up banners. The new Océ ColorWave 3000 series comprises two different models: the Océ ColorWave 3500 and the Océ ColorWave 3700, both meeting the needs of businesses operating at mid-volumes, and both saving businesses time, resulting in a faster return on investment. www.canon.co.uk Cost-effective barcode and label printing solution BIXOLON has launched the NEW SRP-E770III economic and compact 4-inch (112mm) direct thermal label desktop printer. Supporting a compact, ergonomic design featuring easy media loading with adjustable paper guide between 1.5~4.2 inches. For use in barcode and receipting applications with the added bonus of printing on fanfold label media. SRP-E770III economical 4” direct thermal label printer boasting a print speed of five inches per second (IPS) (127mm/sec) and produces 203dpi high quality text, graphics and barcode labels. With fast data processing speed on all types of label and a two year warranty as standard. www.Bixolon.com Sharp : A4 MFPs/Printers ...continued