PrintIT Reseller - issue 69

01732 759725 32 Electronic signature service DocuWare, provider of cloud solutions for document management and workflow automation has partnered with Validated ID to offer customers a new electronic signature service. With the introduction of this new service to its product portfolio, the company believes that participating customers will benefit from increased compliance, document security, process efficiency and transaction accuracy in workflows that require an electronic signature. DocuWare offers this new service to all customers. Pricing options range from a flat fee, an annual package or based on usage. www.docuware.com Panasonic’s quietest projector The Panasonic PT-MZ16K is the world’s first laser LCD projector to feature a liquid cooling system, making it the company’s quietest projector, with a noise level of just 38dB in normal mode. Features include WUXGA resolution; brightness from 10,000 to 16,000 lumens (depending on model); a Triple Drive Engine with automatic switching to a secondary back-up input of choice in case of a signal failure; a small LED display next to the input ports to aid set-up and trouble-shooting; a washable ECO filter that lasts for up to 20,000 hours; and the ability to accept 4K/60p input from DIGITAL LINK and HDMI. www.business.panasonic.co.uk Kiosk printers with enhanced functionality Star Micronics has announced the latest additions to its range of Sanei SK1 kiosk printers. The SK1-211/221 and SK1-311/321 series, as well as the new low cost SK4-21 and SK4-31 enhance the company’s wide selection of highly compact Sanei open frame printers for limited space enclosures. The Sanei lightweight open frame solutions feature a variety of print widths and print speeds. The new 58mm SK4- 21 and 80mm SK4-31 offer a low cost slimline printer that is ideal for hospitality applications, while the SK1-211/221 and SK1-311/321 series benefit from extra bezel and presenter options as well as high print speed. The SK1-211/221 and SK1-311/321 series now support StarPRNT Emulation as well as ESC/POS. These printers therefore benefit from Star’s Advanced Android SDK and Windows Printer Software utility which have been specially created for the Sanei range and offer direct cable printing support for low cost compact tablet-based kiosks. Furthermore, the SK1-211/221 and SK1-311/321 series can be configured in the same way as Star’s range of kiosk and desktop printers, thus providing maximum flexibility in kiosk design. www.Star-EMEA.com Focus On: What’s New Intelligent devices Ricoh has launched a new series of A4 colour intelligent devices to meet the ever-evolving needs of digital workplaces. The range is part of its dynamic workplace intelligence approach and features Ricoh’s always current technology, ensuring the technical capabilities of products evolve in parallel with customer requirements. The four new A4 colour intelligent MFPs include the RICOH IM C300, IM C300F, IM C400F and IM C400SRF. These devices print at speeds of 30-43 pages per minute. Each model has printing, scanning and copying functionality, while the IM C400SRF also offers finishing capability. The new devices incorporate Ricoh’s new smart operation panel, equipped with an upgraded processor that provides faster transitions between applications and a smooth, responsive touch screen. Ricoh service experts can remotely access a device’s smart operation panel for fast troubleshooting and perform automatic firmware updates. www.ricoh-europe.com TASKalfa devices set a new standard Kyocera has introduced two new high speed colour multifunctional products designed to improve businesses productivity with top quality mono and colour output. The two new models – TASKalfa 7353ci and the TASKalfa 8353ci can print up to 30,000 sheets per month, thanks to the Dual Scan Document Processor (DSDP), scan at speeds of up to 220 impressions per minute, and have a substantial paper capacity of 4,150 A4 sheets. Building on the performance of previous editions, the updated models incorporate advanced technology that helps to deliver outstanding image quality due to a newly developed toner, and a print resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi with 2-bit (4800 x 1200 dpi). In terms of environmental impact, the devices have achieved Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold Status. This status has been awarded as 6% of the machine weight comes from recycled plastic material, and also due to the arrangements in place for machine end-of-life. Additionally, the inclusion of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and the Secure Boot function, which ensures the MFP starts up using the authorised firmware before execution, mean that the devices can print, scan and copy without compromising on security. kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk WHAT'S NEW