Xerox
Xerox is retiring the Phaser 8560MFP and 8860MFP with the release of its latest letter/A4-sized, solid-ink, color MFPs, the new ColorQube 8700 and ColorQube 8900 families. The firm promotes the new machines as providing many of the features of an A3 MFP but in an A4 size and at a lower price point than an A3 device. The new machines are based on the same print engine as the ColorQube 8570 and 8870 printers and Xerox claims they are the first A4 solid ink MFPs built from the ground up to be a true multifunction device for any size office environment.
Canon
The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4000 series offers what Canon calls an “upgrade path” from the nearly four-year-old imageRUNNER 3425 series, which included the imageRUNNER 3225, 3230, 3235/3235i and 3245/3245i with output speeds of 25 ppm, 30 ppm, 35 ppm and 45 ppm, respectively. The new four-model family of A3 monochrome MFPs includes the 25-ppm imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4025, the 35-ppm imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4035, the 45-ppm imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4045 and the 51-ppm imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4051. Canon’s imageRUNNER ADVANCE architecture uses the firm's Quick Fixing (QF) mechanically ground toner, RAPID fusing technology and long-life E-Drum technology.
Toshiba America Business Solutions
Toshiba has refreshed the lower tier of its A3 workgroup monochrome MFP products with the launch of the e-STUDIO206L, 256 and 306, which replace the e-STUDIO205SE, 255SE and 305SE, respectively. The new machines, like their predecessors, employ the same print and copy engine that debuted in the e-STUDIO205, 255 and 305 released in 2009. Although Toshiba's latest machines do not use a new generation of technology, they do offer such key improvements as the ability to print or scan from a USB drive and on-the-fly toner and paper replenishment along with a new 9-inch color LCD touch screen.
Ricoh
The new Aficio SP 5200S, SP 5210SF and SP 5210SR are Ricoh's first high-speed monochrome A4 MFPs. The machines are designed to offer end users a fully featured, departmental A4 device that can act as an alternative to A3 MFPs and digital copiers. The SP 5000 family supports workgroups of between 10 and 30 users and features the same controller and processor found in higher-end A3 devices.
Xerox
Xerox has replaced its aging Phaser 7760 tabloid color laser printer line with the new Phaser 7800 family. Unlike the older line, which was based on a laser print engine, the new 7800 series employs HiQ LED technology. According to Xerox, the HiQ LED print system provides enhanced performance over older color laser engines such as that used in the 7760. The firm claims its new LED technology offers better dot-to-dot density and more precise color registration while reducing energy consumption and noise. The new Phaser 7800 features other new technologies such as a newly designed printer controller. There are three models in the new 7800 lineup.
Xerox
Xerox replaced the Phaser 6360 A4 color laser printer family with the new Phaser 6700 printer series. The new machines include four units based on a new Fuji Xerox laser engine. With a top print speed of 47 pages per minute in both the black-and-white and color modes, the new machines are five pages a minute faster than their predecessors. The 6700 line also has a more robust monthly duty cycle than the older machines, and they come with a new 4.3-inch touch screen user interface.
Kyocera Mita
Kyocera Mita has refreshed its entry-level A4 monochrome line with the launch of the FS-1035MFP/DP and FS-1135MFP, which replace the FS-1028MFP/DP and FS-1128MFP. The new FS-1035MFP/DP is a print, copy, and scan device and the FS-1135MFP is a four-function machine that adds fax capabilities. Like the FS-1028MFP/DP and FS-1128MFP, the FS-1035MFP/DP and FS-1135MFP are relatively barebones devices that are aimed at small-to-medium sized workgroups.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
On November 1, HP released its eight-model LaserJet Enterprise 600 M600 A4 monochrome laser printer series. The firm says the machines are designed to support medium to large workgroups with high-volume print environments. The new machines are based on the same basic print technology employed by their predecessors, the LaserJet P4000 family, which includes the LaserJet P4014, P4015 and P4515. The engine was also leveraged for HP’s new LaserJet Enterprise M4555 MFP family. The engine in the newer units has been enhanced with both HP FutureSmart firmware and a faster processor, and presumably, the new monochrome units will be featured in HP's growing MPS program.
Samsung
Samsung retired the SCX-4623FD and SCX-4623FW, which were released last year, and replaced the older machines with the new SCX-4729FD and SCX-4729FW. The SCX-4729FD is a monochrome print, copy, scan and fax laser device, and the SCX-4729FW adds wireless connectivity. Both new units are based on a new engine design and feature new supplies. With a top print speed of 29 pages per minute, Samsung's latest mono MFPs are 4 ppm faster than their predecessors and feature standard duplexing.
Xerox
Xerox has retired the WorkCentre 5225 and 5230 with the introduction of the new WorkCentre 5325, 5330 and 5335. The new WorkCentre 5300 devices offer more memory, a bigger hard drive, enhanced connectivity, improved fax options and more security features including password-protected PDF. The new machines all feature a standard 110-sheet duplexing automatic document feeder (DADF) and standard duplexing. Standard paper capacity is a choice of 1,090 sheets or 2,090 sheets. The maximum paper capacity is 5,090 sheets.
Sharp
On August 10, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) replaced the MX-4101N with the new Sharp MX-4110N and MX-4111N and replaced the MX-5001N with the MX-5110N and MX-5111N. The MX-4110N and MX-4111N are A3 print/copy/scan MFPs capable of printing up to 41 pages per minute. The MX-5110N and MX-5111N offer the same functionality but print at 51 ppm.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
On July 5, HP added the LaserJet Pro 100 color MFP M175nw to its lineup of A4 color laser MFPs. The new print, copy and scan MFP is an entry-level device featuring a compact design for the limited space on a home-office desktop or in a small office.
Toshiba America Business Solutions
Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) is replacing its e-STUDIO 2330c, 2830c, 3530c and 4520c with the new e-STUDIO 4540c line, which includes the e-STUDIO 2040c, 2540c, 3040c, 3540c and 4540c. The new machines are based on technology similar to that found in their predecessors but upgraded with Toshiba's new generation e-BRIDGE architecture.
Lexmark
The new Lexmark X950 series of LED A3 MFPs, which include the X950de, X952dte, and X954dhe, replaces the X940e and X945e models. The new machines offer print, copy, scan and fax functionality.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
HP has replaced the LaserJet 4345 MFP line with the new M4555 machines, a family of A4 monochrome print/copy/scan devices available with or without faxing capabilities.