Canon announced in Japan the introduction of five new additions to the Image Runner series lineup. The devices are the high end models of high-performance networked multifunction office systems delivering
output speeds up to 105ppm.

All three models are equipped with the company’s proprietary A-Si (amorphous silicon) drum which ensures high image quality and life-time.

Kyocera Mita has launched three new colour multifunctional devices designed to meet the needs of high volume office document requirements.

The TASKalfa 550C, 650C and 750C offer print speeds of 55, 65, respectively 75ppm in A4 b/w and colour mode at 1200×1200 dpi. All machines have advanced colour management funcitionality, comprehensive paper handling facilities and superior ease-of-use which ensure they perform to the highest standards even in the most demanding office environment.

Canon USA introduced the Image Runner 5070 digital multifunction imaging system. This new multifunction device joins the Image Runner 6570 and Image Runner 5570 as the standard for document handling and management for mid- to large sized workgroups. The machine delivers output speed up to 50ppm with a 3.3 second first-copy-out-time (source: Info-Trend, January 2006).

OKI printing solutions expanded its MultiFunction Product (MFP) range
by introducing the new compact B4500 series MFPs replacing the B4520 and 4540 MFP`s. The new devices are ideally suited to an office environment for monochrome printing, copying, faxing and color scanning. The B4500 series MFP`s offer 20ppm printing speed and 13 seconds first page out capability.

For even greater productivity OKI is introducing the B6300 A4 printer in the EMEA market area comprising 6 printers called B6200,B6200n,B6200dn,B6300,B6300n and B6300dn. All of these printer offer 34ppm printing speed and time to first copy in 8.8 seconds.

Document imaging specialist Kyocera has announced a strong increase in year on year sales for the six months to September 2009, demonstrating that the company is in a good position to navigate the current cost consious business climate.

Kyocera achieved a 15% sales increase in Q2 over last year’s performance. These sales figures have been driven by strong performances in the public sector and the success of recently launched products in the colour range.

Sales Director Graham Cox comments: “Today’s challenging business conditions make it essential for organisations to strip uncontrolled cost out of their operations. Printing has understandably come under scrutiny and customers are looking for a complet package offering streamlined, efficient performance alongside low running and service cost. Kyocera’s Managed Document Strategy (MDS) which is supported by our comprehensive portfolio of printers, MFPs and software solutions, offers unbeatably low cost of ownership alongside high reliability and this is a message that is resonating strongly with our target markets”.