PrintIT Reseller - issue 64

WHAT'S NEW 01732 759725 26 Focus On: What’s New Sharp has added four new high speed models to its colour Advanced and Essentials Series line-up, completing the product family of 14 models ranging from 26 to 60 pages per minute. The new models (MX- 5051, MX-6051, MX-5071, MX-6071) are designed for busy workgroups. The new colour Advanced and Essentials Series delivers robust security features, including a firmware attack prevention and a self-healing capability, which can identify unwarranted changes and restore the machine firmware to its original state. An application whitelisting feature guards the machine’s system and memory from any malware attacks. Additionally, administrators can centrally manage the device using Active Directory Group Policy. The new colour models also easily integrate with today’s connected workplace and offer quick access to an expanded list of cloud services that include Box and Dropbox. Sharp’s new Application Portal allows administrators to add new cloud connectors and applications right from the touchscreen of the machine, and sends on screen notifications when there are updates to these applications, ensuring the device is always up to date. The new models are also equipped with enhanced productivity features, such as the ability to feed up to 50 envelopes from the standard paper drawer. www.sharp.co.uk Seamless integration As part of its ongoing expansion of Pressero Integrated Services, Aleyant now offers seamless integration with EFI PrintSmith Vision and EFI Pace print MIS solutions for advanced order-to-invoicing automation. Originally developed in conjunction with franchisor Alliance Franchise Brands, whose franchise members benefit from integration efforts, Aleyant has now made this highly productive integration available to all Pressero customers as part of Pressero Integrated Services. www.aleyant.com Print devices for an eco-friendly workplace Kyocera’s new range of A4 monochrome ECOSYS products have been designed to help companies manage their print output more securely and efficiently, while significantly reducing their environmental impact. This new ECOSYS series is the latest addition to the company’s A4 monochrome high speed laser portfolio. The range’s refreshed design distinguishes it from previous generations, as does the updated feature set, developed to enhance the user experience as well as overall performance. The ECOSYS P3145dn, ECOSYS P3150dn, and ECOSYS P3155dn printers operate at high productivity rates and register first print times that are up to 13% faster than previous generations. This improvement is down to the new polygon motor control flow employed in their systems. Such features optimise the devices’ start times which therefore speeds up the initial print process. Kyocera has carefully integrated more eco-friendly settings into these devices’ systems and overall design to promote sustainability thereby minimising environmental impact. The units are built with long-life components, which reduces manufacturing and maintenance requirements. The eco-friendly pulp packaging adds a further tick to the devices’ environmental checklist. A Data Security Kit feature has been included as a new way to offer companies the option of additional data storage in addition to the use of integrated advanced data encryption elements. For superior security, the Kit enables data to be encrypted even before being stored on a hard disk. www.kyoceradocumentsolutions. co.uk Sharp refreshes A3 colour MFP line-up ...continued Konica Minolta targets new growth wave Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel 230, the latest version of its highly successful digital toner press will make its debut at Labelexpo in Brussels, Belgium, from 24-27 September. The easy-to-operate AccurioLabel 230 will meet growing market needs for shorter runs and increased customisation, is targeted at small- and mid-range segments and is suitable for label printers, print providers, brand owners, packaging companies and commercial printers. The new model’s enhancements include increased speed, the 23.4 metres/ min print speed represents up to 147% increase, with most coated/uncoated papers, PP and PET media now able to be printed at full speed and productivity. Continuous highest quality 1200 x 1200 dpi print runs of up to 1,000 metres can be achieved without the need for recalibration and the time taken between jobs has also been eliminated, increasing productivity further. The new device delivers more accurate print registration and a built-in speed detector for media feeding also cuts paper wastage. Plus, the addition of overprinting as an option allows the AL230 to print seamlessly on pre-printed media, for example overprinting of flexo white pre-printed on clear PP labels. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Rugged yet sleek Urban Armor Gear has introduced a rugged yet sleek case for the Microsoft Surface Go. Compatible with the Surface Go’s Type Cover Keyboard and Surface Pen, the Plyo Series case has an infinitely variable kickstand that transforms the tablet into a laptop with multiple viewing angles. The friction-free, lint-resistant exterior slips easily in and out of bags, while airsoft corners protect against unavoidable knocks and drops. www.urbanarmorgear.com Konica Minolta : AccurioLabel 230