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Stories curated by us about the Imaging Systems Industry
Which Canon ImageFORMULA Scanner Do I Buy?
Comparing 5 Canon CopiersCanon offers a large selection of scanners designed for different office enviroments. There are at least 19 available scanners, but in this post we'll only be covering 5 different models. (Click on images to see brochure) P-215...
Sleek, Mid-duty Office Scanner, the Canon DR-C225
Canon imageFORMULA DR-C225 The DR-C225 can scan up to 5o images-per-minute 50 ipm means it will scan both sides of a document at once. 25 sheets = 50 pages/images Max Paper Size (Normal Mode): 8.5"x14" Easy to use scan software, Capture On Touch Long Document...
The Average “Pages-Per-Minute” Speed for Copiers By Industry
Scroll down to see the different charts below!What is "Pages Per Minute" AKA "PPM"?Pages per minute is a specification for every copier and printer that refers to how many pages it will print (print or copy) in one minute.What's so important about "PPM"?The higher the...
Pushing the bar further with the Canon DX C3730i
The new Canon DX C3730i is replacing the long running Canon IRA C3530i III. The DX is bringing new features such as Full touch screen panel Flat workspace on top of the Doc Feeder Increased scanning speed and quieter scanning. Digital skew correction for scans...
Comparing the TX-3000, TM-305, and TA-30
The TX-3000, TM-305, and the TA-30 are Canon Wide Format Printers and MFD's. These three machines are large format printers and multi-function devices that are similar in many ways, but differ in terms of volume each machine can handle. Similarities Color...
How to Fix Fax Problems on Your Copier
On this page you'll find two videos to help you diagnose what is wrong with your fax machine. These 2 videos cover two of the most common problems we see when fixing our own customers' fax machines. 1.You Cannot Send or Receive Faxes. 2.You Can Send Faxes, But Not...
Should I Upgrade My Old Copier?
Definition of an "Old Copier"A copier is "Old" 7 years after the manufacturer has discontinued the model.Common Issues With Old Copiers Repair Issue Performance Issue Technology Issue Repairing an older copier can be difficult. Generally, finding parts for a machine...
A Great Entry-Level Wide Format, The Canon TA-20
Canon ImagePROGRAF TA-20The TA-20 can print on paper up to 24". The TA-30 (the bigger brother of the TA-20), can print on paper up to 36".Print speeds up to 104 D-sized prints per hourAbout 1.73 sheets a minuteWi-Fi EnabledWi-Fi connectivity is standard for the...
The TA-20 vs TA-30 (Canon Wide Format Printers)
TA-20 Vs TA-30Similarities Print speeds up to 104 D-sized prints per hour About 1.73 sheets a minute Wifi Enabled Flexibility when placing in your office Print on Same Media Types Click here for chart Borderless Printing using Roll Make Posters up to 59' Lucia TD Ink...
Desktop Copiers For Quarantine
Working from home? Need to print out your kid's schoolwork?DESKTOP COPIERSCompact Size, Full CapabilityCOLOR: 30ppm *Wireless optionalCOLOR: 28ppm *Wireless comes standardCOLOR: 25ppm *Wireless optionalB&W: 45ppm *Wireless comes standardB&W: 45ppm *Wireless...
Amazing Production and Image Quality – Canon imagePRESS Lite C165
The Canon C165 is designed to make your workflow and production faster, with higher quality prints. This machine has outstanding productivity, amazing quality, and brilliant versatility. This machine scans at 300 dpi and has 6 different feeding capacity sources. It...
MBM Folders
Fold Thousands of Sheets Fast!(click on images to see specifications)Learn about the MBM Folders 208J, 408A, 508A, 1800S,352F, 352S to see which would be the best for you. Contact us to help you pick the best MBM folder for you. 208J Fold 14.4k Sheets an hour Paper...
Professional Photo and Fine Art Wide Format – imagePROGRAF PRO-6100
11 Color Wide Format PrinterThis wide format uses LUCIA PRO Ink Set and plus Chroma Optimizer, for high quality prints.Includes a 1.28" wide 12 channel integrated compact print head. The Pro-6100 has a Max Paper Width of 60". This wide format is compatible with Adobe...
Wide Format Compatible with Adobe Creative Cloud – Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100
Canon 11 Color Wide Format PrinterDesigned to exceed expectations for image quality and color consistency for a wide format printer.Includes a 1.28" wide 12 channel integrated compact print head. The Pro-4100 has a Max Paper Width of 44". This wide format printer is...
Outstanding Image Quality and Color Consistent Wide Format: imagePROGRAF PRO-2100
The Pro-2100 has a Max Paper Width of 24". This wide format is compatible with Adobe Apps and other professional print and layout software. 11 Color Wide Format PrinterDesigned to exceed expectations for image quality and color consistency for a wide format...
A Mid-Duty Color Wide Format Printer, The Canon TM-305
High Speed, 5 Color, Wide Format Printer/MFDPrint speeds up to 144 D-sized prints per hour.About 2.4 sheets a minute.The TM-305 can print on paper up to 36". The TM-200 (the smaller brother of the TM-305), can print on paper up to 24".DIRECT USB PRINTINGNow both PDF...
The GraphTec CE6000 Cutter
24" and 48" CuttersThe CE6000-60 can cut materials up to 24" wide The CE6000-120 can cut materials up to 48" wide What do these machines do?After printing on a separate machine, use your GraphTec Cutter to quickly cut out paper, vinyl, and polypropylene with high...
What “Pages Per Minute” Speed Should my Copier Be?
Scroll down to see the different charts below!What is "Pages Per Minute" AKA "PPM"?Pages per minute is a specification for every copier and printer that refers to how many pages it will print (print or copy) in one minute.What's so important about "PPM"?The higher the...
An Impressive, Heavy Duty, Color Large Format: The Canon ImagePROGRAF TX-3000
High Speed, 5 Color, Wide Format Printer/MFDCanon ImagePROGRAF TX-3000The TX-3000 can print on paper up to 36". The TX-4000 (the bigger brother of the TX-3000), can print on paper up to 44".Print speeds up to 147 D-sized prints per hourAbout 2.5 sheets a...
A Great Compact Copier, The Ricoh Savin IM 430F/350F/430Fb/430FbTL
Small Size, Optional Off-line Stapler, 45 pages of B&WWant to know the difference between these 4 machine types? Click herePages Per Minute IM 430F: 45 ppm IM 430Fb: 45 ppm IM 430FbTL: 45 ppm IM 350F: 37 ppmThe IM 430F and the different versions of this model are...
Finishers for Canon Copiers
Canon Copiers have optional equipment called finishers that allows the machines to perform multiple jobs. Finishers are optional pieces of equipment that can be added to multifunction devices to give them additional features. The Canon C5500 and the C910 offer...
Finishers for Ricoh Savin Copiers
Ricoh Savin Copiers have optional equipment called finishers that allows the machines to perform multiple jobs. Finishers are optional pieces of equipment that can be added to multifunction devices to give them additional features. The Savin IM C4500 and the C8003...
Setup Mobile Printing for Canon Copiers
Downloading the App First, you will need to go onto your mobile device's app store. Search for an app called "Canon PRINT Business" and download it. Once downloaded, you will have to agree to use bluetooth upon opening the app. It is important you agree to use...
Canon C7500 Series Vs C165 Vs C910 Series
C7500 BrochureC165 BrochureC910 BrochureSo whats the difference between these 3 machines? Canon ImageRUNNER C7500 Series encompasses the C7565i III, C7570i III, and the C7580i III The Canon ImagePRESS Lite C165 Series encompasses just the C165. Lastly, the Canon...
Opte: The Beauty Printer
Opte is a beauty device used for age spot removal and facial toning. Thomas Rabe is the inventor of this precision skin care thermal printer. The device digitally scans your skin, analyzes your complexion, and covers blemishes and fades their appearance over time....
Setting Up Scan To Email on Canon Copiers
*NOTE: This guide is ONLY for Gmail Accounts.*Watch This Video To Learn About Setting Up Other Emails, then RETURN TO THIS POST to actually setup SCAN TO EMAIL A Multi-Step Process for Scanning There are 7 steps to setting up scan to email for your Canon Copier...
3D Bioprinting
What is 3D Bioprinting?The healthcare industry has figured out a way to incorporate 3D printing into medicine and research. Bioprinting is employing 3D printing for biological purposes. An example of this would be combining cells or creating an item with tissue...
Prinker: The Temporary Tattoo Printer
Prinker Korea Inc. was established in 2015 and is located in 50 countries. It is a manufacturer of Prinker temporary tattoo solution. Prinker is an instant custom temporary tattoo device that is skin safe, easy to apply, and personalized. The temporary tattoo will...
Xerox’s “Hostile Takeover”
What Xerox is PlanningXerox, a seller of print and digital document products, is nominating 11 candidates during HP’s stockholder meeting to take over their board of directors. Xerox’s goal is to replace HP’s board of directors with people of their own so that the...
HP Laying Off Workers
Hewlett-Packard, more commonly known as HP, recently broke the news that they will cut 7,000-9,000 people out of a total of 55,000 employees. It will take place through firings, and voluntary early retirement. Back in 2014, HP announced that they were splitting into...
The Greatest Invention or Biggest Scam? PEACHY PRINTER
If you haven’t heard of the Peachy Printer before, it may be a good thing, because this story will make anyone angry. The Peachy Printer was a 3D printer designed by Rylan Grayston that specifically used stereolithography technology. This technique is also called SLA...
PrePeat Printer
Wouldn’t it be a miracle if we could have a printer that’s inkless, tonerless, and completely reusable? Well, that’s the PrePeat Printer for you. Made by the Japanese company, called Sanwa Newtec, the PrePeat Printer works by requiring plastic paper, more specifically...
Toner Spills
Spilling water or knocking over a glass of wine can be a mess to clean up, but have you ever cleaned up a toner spill? Of course, this is not the ideal situation, but there are some things you can do to make it a little easier for you. MaskIt used to be recommended to...
Things You Don’t See In an Office Anymore
There are some items that aren’t in offices anymore that years ago, no office would go without. Back in the 70's the typical layout of an office would probably look like the picture below. Typewriters If this were the 1950’s and 60’s, typewriters would have been the...
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Copier
Buying a copier can be a hassle. With all the information that you need to look up as the price, volume, brand, etc., it can be difficult to narrow down your decision to just one copier. To make your search easier, we’ve made of list of 10 things that you should place...
The Failure of Xerox
The Start of XeroxThe word “Xerox” was once a household name that had a specific meaning: copy. Xerox officially opened its doors in 1906, when it was bought by a man named, Gilbert E. Mosher. Back then, it was called the Haloid Company, and it started as a small...
Common Toner Problems
Copiers are handy pieces of equipment that normally work well...except when they don’t. Toner is one aspect of copier that causes various issues like the toner running out too fast, blemishes on your printed pages, toner spilling inside the machine, and wasting toner...
3D Printing To The Max
People have made a lot of crazy things on 3D printers. From ball gowns to bicycles, the line between what can be printed or not is becoming smaller and smaller. Ball GownsBack in 2013, Dita Von Teese wore the first fully 3D printed ball gown at the Ace Hotel. The...
Ricoh History
Kiyoshi Ichimura was born in 1900 on a small farm in southern Japan. The farm didn’t make much in terms of wealth, which pushed Kiyoshi to make a better life for himself and his family. Over the years Kiyoshi learned and persevered, and eventually began working in...
Three Criminal Stories about Ink
Tennesse Couple Steals $11,000 Worth of Ink Back in January of 2019, a couple from Tennessee entered into a Walmart at around 3 AM and left with 332 ink cartridges worth approximately over $11,000. They walked out through the garden center, and the couple jumped into...
World’s Most Expensive Printers
D-ShapeThe D-Shape printer is one of those printers that’s truly breaking the norm for what a printer should look like and what it should do. The idea of the D-Shape printer came to a civil engineer named Enrico Dini when he noticed that the 3-D printer they had...
Russian Hackers Invading Corporate Offices Through Copiers
If this is your first time hearing of Fancy Bear, just know that it definitely won’t be your last. Fancy Bear is one of the most infamous hacker groups of all times. Some of their endeavors include the invasion of the Democratic National Committee that disrupted the...
Canon Solutions America Partners with Barracuda
Earlier this year, Canon Solutions America partnered with IT-security company Barracuda to improve their cyber security training. Canon Solutions American not only provides customers with various kinds of imaging systems, but also the technologies that enable...