Printers

May 2009 – Epson America, Inc. just announced the Epson WorkForce 310 ink jet all-in-one that delivers print speeds up to two times faster than competitive models¹, documents with laser-quality text, and vibrant color output.

"The WorkForce 310 is the newest addition to our extensive line of all-in-ones and is designed to give small business owners the edge they need to succeed," said Robynne Lee, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. "We understand and respect that small business owners generally have to rely on themselves to complete their most critical business tasks. The WorkForce 310 was engineered with that fact in mind, resulting in an outstanding printer-scanner-copier that’s also extremely fast and reliable."Read more

By Jeff Zbar
www.chiefhomeofficer.com

Is your home office an energy hog? Curb its diet. Companies are coming out with various products designed to curtain consumable use and energy consumption in the small office.

Consider HP's latest offerings. Its HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One ($299) offers versatility to print, copy, scan and fax. In addition to producing lab-quality photos, laser-quality documents and vivid color graphics, this device also features a duplexing automatic document feeder that allows users to print on both sides of the paper - conserving paper and saving money. Connect to a PC or notebook computer using multiple connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet, allowing consumers to print from virtually anywhere in the home from multiple computers.Read more

Most people these days have houses full of digital gadgets and machines. From computers and laptops to mp3 players, televisions and gaming systems, Americans have a penchant for staying on the front edge of personal technology.

However, technology continues to move at a dizzying pace making products faster, smaller, more integrated and more efficient. To stay ahead of the curve, take a look at these product ideas given to us from Personal Tech Experts at BluePhone:

Mini Laptop - With enough processing power for most any kind of everyday use, and a small enough form factor to fit in many purses, mini laptops with screens from about seven to ten inches are a great option for people on the go, or looking for an ultra-sleek laptop computer. ASUS has been making the EEE-PC for a few years now, but has been making improvements that make them more and more viable as a true computer. Dell makes the Inspiron Mini 9, which has about the same form-factor as the EEE-PC, but comes backed by the well known Dell name. Neither one will hit the wallet very hard – both are about $300.Read more

March 4, 2009 – Canon just received two DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out awards for fine art photographic printing at the 2009 PMA International Convention and Trade Show. Canon is proud to announce that the Company received DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out awards for both the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9100 60-inch large format printer for "Inkjet 50 inches Wide or More" category and the PIXMA MP980 Photo All-In-One (AIO) printer for "Black and White, Best B&W with grayscale inks" category. The Digital Printer Shoot-Out award winning prints are on display at PMA 2009, March 3rd – 5th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Decided by a panel of judges, the award-winning prints won based on the "overall quality of the digital print."

"Inkjet 50 Inches Wide or More" Award – imagePROGRAF iPF9100

The winning image for the "Inkjet 50 inches Wide or More" category was printed with the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9100 large format printer on Canon-branded Heavyweight Satin, 300 gsm fine art media. The printer utilizes the Company’s twelve-color ink system featuring Canon’s proprietary LUCIA pigment inks including four enhanced monochrome inks. Canon’s LUCIA inks enable the imagePROGRAF printers to achieve smooth natural image expression for remarkable results. Read more

March 2, 2009--At the PMA tradeshow today, HP expanded its extensive personal publishing portfolio to unlock new revenue streams and further capitalize on the $65 billion market opportunity.(1)

The new products, services and tools from HP offer existing and new customer segments – from local community groups to sports enthusiasts – affordable and meaningful printing at home, online, at retail and through print service providers (PSPs). Highlights include: Read more

February 23, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in document imaging and office solutions, today announced its imageCLASS D1100 Series, introducing four new black-and-white laser multifunction copiers. Helping replace the cost and complexities of managing multiple office devices, the new imageCLASS D1120, D1150, D1170 and D1180 allow smaller offices to have true copy, print, fax and scan functionality and flexibility all in one machine.

The new Canon imageCLASS models boast duplex print and copy speeds of up to 30 pages-per-minute (ppm)i and deliver first print and copy pages in approximately eight seconds. All models come equipped with a 500-sheet front-loading paper cassette and 50-sheet multipurpose tray. The devices are also capable of double-sided copying and scanning up to 8.5 inches x 14 inches (legal) from the Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) or platen glass. For optimal speed when printing and scanning, the new imageCLASS models provide a USB 2.0 ii Hi-Speed interface. Read more

February 2009 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced a new addition to its line of compact photo printers: the SELPHY CP780. Featuring improved image quality and faster print speeds than its predecessor, this cleverly designed SELPHY compact photo printer is ideal for the parent who wants to share images of their children with family and friends.

The Canon SELPHY CP780 compact photo printer is designed not only to be easy-to-use and convenient to carry, it is also available in three different color variations. To coincide with the new Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH camera also announced today, this compact photo printer is available in silver, blue and pink to enable consumers to express their own personal style when printing out memorable moments from a wedding shower or a weekend getaway.

“Canon SELPHY printers have consistently provided consumers with high-quality images at a reasonable price,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Now with the three different color variations, users will not only be able to share their memorable moments but also their own unique style.” Read more

February 3, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has announced two additions to the popular Office All-In-One (AIO) line-up – the PIXMA MX860 and PIXMA MX330 printers. Ideal for the small business operating out of the home, the versatility and overall ease-of-use of these two new Office AIO printers provide users with the comfort of knowing the finished product, whether it is a business presentation or a photo from a family vacation, will be of high-quality.

The Canon PIXMA MX860 Office AIO printer features Advanced Media Handling with Auto Duplex copying, printing and two-way paper feeding. The Auto Duplexing feature permits two-sided copying/scanning of letter-sized documents, without the need to manually turn over pages and re-feed the document. When copying, this printer even has the ability to scan and print at the same time, which can dramatically reduce the amount of time it will take to complete a project. Read more

January 30, 2009--The rising use of wireless printing is largely due to the significant flexibility it offers, enabling users on the same network to conveniently print from anywhere. Whether printing from a desktop at home, the office or from different mobile devices, including laptops or handheld PDAs, wireless connectivity is making it easier for workers to be productive and effective at their jobs. In addition, wireless printing saves valuable time and space by eliminating the clutter caused by cables and wires.

To deliver the same value and flexibility to its customers, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the world's second-largest manufacturer of laser printer engines, today introduced a new line of wireless printers – the CLX-3175FW, ML-1630W and SCX-4500W. Equipped with integrated 802.11b/g wireless connectivity, the models offer the space- and time-saving benefits that workgroups require to remain successful. Along with their convenient, wireless capability, the models’ compact, sophisticated design is suited to the most distinctive tastes. The CLX-3175FW, ML-1630W and SCX-4500W models are now available at an MSRP of $642.99, $285.99 and $428.99 respectively. Read more