Print IT Reseller - issue 60

01732 759725 WHAT'S NEW 20 Focus On: What’s New New display technologies NEC Display Solutions Europe unveiled a range of new display technologies for corporate meetings, digital signage and large venues at ISE 2019. The company launched a range of new display solutions for various collaboration demands such as personal workspaces, huddle rooms, creative think tanks and meeting and board rooms. Product launches include: the new version of Hiperwall, the flexible IP-based video-wall content management system – now offering more convenience such as simplified and scalable usage of web-based content and easy resolution adoption of dvLED canvasses. NEC’s new C, V and P Series UHD large format displays, E Series entry-level UHD professional display, providing simplicity and powerful performance for a wide range of applications, from meeting rooms to retail, leisure and hospitality environments and UN Series video wall displays that provide homogenous colour reproduction and ensure faster and simpler installation. NEC also launched a new, near-silent 5,000 ANSI Lumen laser projector to avoid noise disturbance in meeting and conferencing rooms. www.nec-display-solutions.com Part of its Dynamic Workplace Intelligence approach, Ricoh has introduced new Intelligent Devices to meet the constantly changing needs of today’s digital workplaces. The new IM C series of A3 colour MFPs is the first in a range of intelligent devices Ricoh will bring to market featuring the next generation platform. The array of upcoming office printing advancements includes Ricoh Cloud Workflow Solutions, a collection of innovative cloud-based technologies that deliver streamlined simplicity in affordable, scalable, subscription-based packages to help customers grow their business. The new devices will incorporate Ricoh’s new Smart Operation Panel, equipped with an upgraded processor that provides faster transitions between applications and a smooth, responsive touch screen. The new functionality is based on customer feedback and is designed to improve accessibility as well as the overall user experience. The new interface can be tailored to better adapt to and serve individual workplaces, workflows and needs. Ricoh service experts can remotely access a device’s Smart Operation Panel for fast troubleshooting and perform automatic firmware updates. The range also features Ricoh’s new Always Current Technology, ensuring the technical capabilities of products evolve in parallel with customer requirements. This platform empowers people to work smarter via technologies that deliver scalability, security, sustainability and simplicity. Users can download and install new applications, features and upgrades directly to their device as they become available, providing complete agility and flexibility. Additionally, it enables instant access to upgrades the moment they hit the market, eliminating the need to purchase new hardware for additional functionality or wait for contracts to expire. Furthermore, RICOH Intelligent Support ensures software upgrades can be quickly performed remotely and that user uptime is maximised. www.ricoh.co.uk Eco- and business-friendly coreless paper rolls Star Micronics has announced the debut of coreless paper rolls that are budget-conscious, eco-friendly, and expected to improve both customer reputation and printer reliability. The new Star coreless paper rolls will positively impact the environment, as traditional cores are petroleum-based, not biodegradable, and not always properly recycled. Containing 290 feet of paper, Star’s new rolls feature 26% more paper than traditional, 230-foot rolls. The paper-per-roll increase will reduce roll-reload frequency, and the rolls aim to increase printer reliability by eliminating the risk of employees leaving an old core in the printer and having to force the printer cover closed over a new roll. Star’s new coreless rolls accommodate a range of Star printers but work best with the mC-Print3, which features Print Flat Technology to reduce the paper curl that is often associated with tightly wound coreless rolls. www.starmicronics.com Brother bundle safeguards supplies revenue Brother UK has launched a new ‘All in Box’ proposition for both ink and laser designed to help channel partners secure additional supplies revenue at the point of purchase. It will be available on two inkjet machines (DCP- J1100W and MFC-J1300W) and four laser products (HL-1210W, HL-1212W, DCP-1612W and DCP-1610W). The new concept reduces the risk of customers purchasing third-party supplies from elsewhere. The package features a printer, up to three years’ worth of ink or toner and a three-year warranty, providing end-users with reliable, hassle-free and efficient printing. Product & Solutions Manager Hassan Masaud, said: “The innovative All in Box offering will open up new opportunities for channel partners in a market that’s potentially worth as much as £16 million. www.brother.co.uk Intelligent devices for the digital workplace ...continued Brother : ’All in a Box’ Ricoh : IM C A3 Colour MFP Series