Print.IT Reseller - issue 70

01732 759725 32 WHAT'S NEW Security fix Ricoh has released an updated printer driver and security software to address a vulnerability (CVE-2019-19363) which may affect some versions of the printer/PC fax drivers used by certain Ricoh MFPs, printers and digital duplicators. www.ricoh.co.uk Carbon balanced papers Integra Business Solutions has partnered with Antalis and Forest Carbon in a carbon capture project to help further balance any environmental impact the 100% sustainable Multipurpose Initiative copier papers have on the environment. As part of Integra’s ongoing investment in the brand, it has funded 1,000 new trees and the creation of a woodland area of over 6,500m2, helping to capture the unavoidable remaining CO2 emissions created in the manufacture and transportation of its Initiative Multipurpose paper. www.integra-business.co.uk Focus On: What’s New Lexmark expands A3 product line Lexmark has launched two new 25 ppm MFPs. The Lexmark CX920de and the Lexmark XC9225 are designed to bring enterprise-level features and performance to the entry A3 market. With many features standard, these new devices support demanding workloads through a powerful combination of printing, copying, scanning, faxing and optional finishing. An ideal choice for medium workgroups the MFPs’ larger-format output and integration with the full portfolio of Lexmark-exclusive features and services also complement the capabilities of existing A4/letter fleets.  Features include: multi-format output – colour output up to SRA3/12x18, while additional optional paper trays allow A4/letter-size printing and a multi-purpose feeder takes small envelopes; high-capacity production yields genuine Lexmark toner cartridges print up to 18,500 black or 11,500 colour pages; duplex automatic document feeder holds 100 sheets and supports scanning at up to 160 sides per minute; and an intuitive 10-inch colour touch screen. www.lexmark.co.uk Xerox develops IT services for SMBs Xerox has announced the expansion of its IT Services in the US. Designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses, Xerox IT Services provides a personalised suite of end-to-end IT solutions that streamlines technology procurement and implementation processes while providing reliable, always-on IT support. Xerox IT Services includes hardware procurement, professional engineering, IT product support, managed IT services and critical information security management. Part of the Xerox IT Services offering also includes a virtual Chief Information Officer who works one-on-one with customers to address specific business demands and offers the technology and IT infrastructure needed to support organisations as they scale. Adopting a technology-agnostic approach, Xerox can provide businesses with end-to-end IT solutions no matter who makes the products. Xerox plans to expand IT Services for SMBs internationally, launching in the second quarter in both Canada and the UK. www.xerox.co.uk Stunning colour accuracy The new NEC MultiSync PA311D desktop monitor is a 31-inch IPS display offering enhanced colour and a true 4K (4096x2160) resolution. The display delivers uncompromising image quality, HDR and full, reliable colour reproduction every time thanks to its 10-bit IPS and wide gamut covering all professional colour spaces (sRGB, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3) and standard video colour spaces (Rec. 709, Rec. 2100). The flagship model in the PA Series of professional desktop displays supports the HLG and PQ HDR standards and includes NEC’s custom colour processor, the SpectraView IITM Engine. This always- on, ambient light sensor offers stable colour and brightness for the life of the display, and a low-latency mode for live video. Additionally, Picture in Picture, Picture by Picture and ICC profile support simplified colour-critical workflows. The PA311D monitor also offers USB-C connectivity and is capable of 65W charging. Combined with USB-C, it offers best-in-class connectivity with two DisplayPorts 1.2 and two HDMIs, as well as a USB 3.1 hub. www.nec-display-solutions.com UC solution for mobile CounterPath has partnered with Honeywell to create Smart Talk – a new unified communications (UC) software solution that enables organisations to streamline communications, increase productivity and enhance customer experiences by allowing mobile workers to connect and collaborate on the devices they already use in their daily operations. Smart Talk empowers workers using mobile devices with voice capabilities to make voice over internet protocol (VoIP) calls, have push-to-talk conversations, send instant messages to one or a group of colleagues, launch video calls and more. The all-in-one communication solution gives instant mobile communication capabilities to workers, allowing them to better serve customers on demand, where they are, providing immediate customer service to better improve profitability. www.honeywellaidc.com www.counterpath.com