Print.IT Reseller - issue 59

01732 759725 WHAT'S NEW 20 Focus On: What’s New EveryonePrint has launched Hybrid Cloud Platform (HCP), its new innovative cloud-based print platform to channel partners. This scalable Hybrid Cloud Platform enables end-users to seamlessly migrate an existing on-premise print environment to a cloud-based service, enabling the entire printing infrastructure to be deployed and controlled from a single web-based interface. The platform can be delivered as a hosted Software as a Service offering or installed as an on-premise private cloud. Full data encryption and built-in auditing functionality helps customers proactively protect information, track documents, manage risk and achieve compliance. Role-based permissions can be achieved through integration with cloud-based authentication providers. HCP is a fully scalable subscription- based solution meaning customers from SMEs to global enterprises simply pay for the licenses they need. By utilising cloud technology, organisations can reduce the cost and complexity associated with a traditional print environment. By eliminating print servers, windows server licenses and the requirement to run clients on workstations, customers will benefit from significantly lower printing costs. Ease of use is in-built. The platform offers users a true single print driver making it possible for everyone to print to any device, including complex print job attributes across a multi-vendor fleet. For added convenience, embedded clients are available for all major manufacturers enabling the secure release of print jobs from any MFP panel. This enables a seamless interface between customers’ printing devices and their cloud-based print platform. www.everyoneprint.com Personalising ID Cards HID Global has announced a new ID card retransfer printer with breakthrough speed. The HID FARGO HDP6600 High Definition Printer/Encoder halves the time it takes to print the first ID card, while doubling overall throughput compared to many alternatives. This new printer is designed to save customers time, money and energy. The HID FARGO HDP6600 printer is the company’s sixth-generation retransfer printer. HID Global has completely reengineered the retransfer printing concept and redesigned the printer from the ground up to accelerate high volume, high quality printing, lower the printing cost per card and deliver best-in-class energy efficiency. As a result, the new printer is easier to service, less expensive to operate and more flexible across a wider range of applications. www.hidglobal.com OKI introduces media profiles platform OKI Europe (UK & Ireland) has launched a dedicated database for ColorPainter users with over 14,000 media profiles, giving registered users fast, free access to accurate media and colour management settings and unlocking new revenue opportunities for graphic arts businesses and creative organisations. www.oki.com Toshiba TEC unveils eight new high-end A3 models Toshiba TEC has further boosted its offer with the launch of a new high-end mono and colour A3 system range. The e-STUDIO8518A series comprises four mono models and the e-STUDIO7516AC series features four colour models. The new devices feature a 10.1” (26 cm) responsive touchscreen with anti-glare allowing ease of use in a wide range of environments, feature a self- encrypting Toshiba Secure HDD and can fully integrate with a wide range of cloud applications including Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive. The latest Toshiba e-BRIDGE Next controller combined with the print engine offers a print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi. The Dual Scan Document Feeder (DSDF) comes as standard with this high-end range. Documents can be directly printed from the front panel via the embedded apps for documents that are stored in cloud locations, such as OneDrive for business or SharePoint. Combined with the optional embedded Optical Character Recognition, searchable documents can be scanned to these popular office cloud locations too. www.toshibatec.co.uk PC-free cloud printing Star Micronics’ mC-Print series now offers Star CloudPRNT technology for remote PC-free printing of receipts and tickets directly from a web server to Star mC-Print2 or mC-Print3 printers located anywhere in the world. Ideal for applications across retail and hospitality including Click & Collect in-store orders, event ticketing and online food ordering, etc. mC-Print offers a low cost, compact and versatile cloud printing solution. The entire mC-Print series is cloud- ready including the entry-level mC- Print20 with LAN and USB interfaces. Star’s mC-Print21 LB (LAN and Bluetooth) and mC-Print3 L and LB models feature 2 USB host ports for local or cloud-based peripheral control of Star’s SCD222 customer display and/or Star’s 1D scanner or the Symbol/Zebra DS9208 2D scanner. www.Star-EMEA.com EveryonePrint launches cloud-based print platform Toshiba TEC : High-End A3 Devices