Canon
Canon is targeting small businesses and workgroups in the enterprise space with its new imageCLASS MF5800 monochrome MFP family. The new MF5800 line, which initially includes the MF5850dn and MF5880dn, will be sold exclusively through Canon's reseller channel.
Canon
With the introduction of the color imageRUNNER ADVANCE C2030 and C2020, Canon is expanding its imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform to include lower-volume, lower-speed color MFPs. The pair of new tabloid/A3 color MFPs, which replace the imageRUNNER C2550, are based on a new engine that uses technology from higher-end imageRUNNER ADVANCE models.
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.
Dell
With the launch of the Dell 1250c and 1350cnw in September, Dell released its first machines based on Clear View LED technology. Dell says its Clear View LED print technology allows for a compact design as well as great print quality, performance, enhanced energy savings, and ease of maintenance over comparable laser printers.
Dell
The Dell 3333dn and 3335dn are monochrome MFPs based on the same Lexmark engine. The 3333dn is a print, copy and scan device, and the 3335dn adds fax capabilities. These two new Dell monochrome MFPs are designed for small- to medium-sized workgroups.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
HP's new Color LaserJet Enterprise CP5520 series of A3 color laser printers replaces the HP Color LaserJet 5550 series. The Color LaserJet Enterprise CP5520 series produces letter-sized output at 30 ppm in both black and color, prints at a maximum resolution of 600 × 600 dpi, and has a maximum monthly duty cycle of 120,000 pages.
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.
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.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
By offering standard Ethernet connectivity, HP may be hoping to include the device in some of its MPS packages, which could make these MFPs more attractive to office users. However, with printing costs that exceed those of most business-class inkjet machines, we think frugal SMB customers are unlikely to purchase the new M1100/M1200 MFPs.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
HP has refreshed its entry-level line of personal single-function monochrome lasers with the introduction of the new LaserJet Pro P1100 series. The new P1102 base unit replaces the LaserJet P1005 and P1006, and the P1102w adds a wireless version to the low-end of HP's product portfolio.
Hewlett-Packard / HP
HP has refreshed the upper-tier of its personal single-function monochrome LaserJets with the release of the LaserJet Pro P1566 and P1606 machines. The new units replace the popular P1505n machine. Currently, the less expensive P1566 is available exclusively in European and Asian markets.
Konica Minolta
At just under 2 cents for a black-and-white page, the C35 has operating costs one associates with lower-end desktop units. Similarly, the cost of a color page is closer to what one would expect from a higher-end SOHO inkjet device, rather than a mid-tier color MFP.
Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta is expanding its line of A4 color laser printers with the introduction of its latest magicolor machine. The new 3730DN model will be sold through the IT value-added reseller (VAR) channel and offers print speeds of 25 ppm for both black-and-white and color jobs. Konica Minolta says it is targeting "small offices and workgroups with growing document demands" with the new magicolor 3730DN, which has a list price of $449.
Kyocera Mita
Kyocera Mita has expanded its monochrome MFP lineup with these two new 42-ppm ECOSYS machines. The FS-3040MFP is a print, copy, scan machine and the FS-3140MFP model adds fax capabilities. Ultimately, the low operating cost of the ECOSYS machines should make them attractive to businesses that are looking to control printing costs.
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.
Kyocera Mita
Kyocera Mita has introduced a pair of tabloid/A3-sized monochrome MFPs that it claims offer "the robust features and functionality of an A3 MFP, but within the configuration and price point of an A4 MFP-based platform." The TASKalfa 255 offers output speeds of 25 ppm and has a 40,000-page maximum monthly duty cycle, while the TASKalfa 305 is a 30 ppm device with a 50,000-page maximum monthly duty cycle.
Kyocera Mita
The TASKalfa 552ci is a print, copy and scan device with optional fax. Kyocera Mita supports its MFPs with Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions (HyPAS) technology, which allows developers to create customized applications for specific digital imaging needs.
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.
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.
OKI
We expect to see Oki dealers offer these new low-end machines in MPS packages. The two-piece toner cartridges should be easy to reverse engineer and we would expect to see compatible products available in the near future. Using third-party cartridges will allow dealers to offer low-cost leases.
OKI
Oki has revamped its lineup of single-function monochrome printers for small to mid-sized workgroups with the launch of the B700 line. We expect to see Oki dealers offer the B700 machines in MPS packages. In fact, Oki will offer a machine from the new line as part of its "MPS Hardware Series" of machines.
OKI
Oki has expanded its selection of lower-end workgroup color printers with the introduction of the C330dn and C530dn. The new machines support Oki's HD Color Printing, which is based on the firm's microfine pulverized toners working in concert with the special LED printer heads, to deliver high-quality output.
OKI
With a price point below $500, Oki's MC160 MFP is low-end color laser with many attractive standard features. Like other printer and copier vendors, Oki has set the costs high on its latest low-end color electrophotographic unit.
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.
Ricoh
Ricoh's new Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 are monochrome MFPs that replace the Aficio MP 2550 and MP 3350. Enhancements over the older machines include full-color scanning and new workflow technology, such as Ricoh's App2me and Personal Paperless Document Manager from Nuance Communication.
Ricoh
Ricoh replaced the Aficio MP 4000 and MP 5000 MFPs with the new MP 4001 and MP 5001. The new units are apparently based on the same architecture as the older machines—many of the specs are identical, including the physical size, processor, and memory features.
Ricoh
Ricoh has introduced the Aficio MP C300, MP C300SR, MP C400, and MP C400SR, a new line of letter/A4-sized color MFPs with the features and functionality of its A3 color MFPs. Based on a brand-new, Ricoh-developed engine design, the Aficio MP C300 and MP C300SR produce output at 32 ppm, and the Aficio MP C400 and MP C400SR print and copy at 42 ppm. Paper input is 650 sheets standard, expandable to 2,300 sheets, and all four machines have a standard 50-sheet reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) and standard duplexing.
Ricoh
Ricoh has replaced the Aficio MP C2800, MP C3300, MP C4000, and MP C5000 with the new Aficio MP C3001, MP C3501, MP C4501, and MP C5501. The new line of A3 color MFPs offer some advanced security features, including Ricoh's DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS), which is designed to overwrite hard drive data after each copy, scan, fax, and print job, and various methods of authentication.
Ricoh
The SP 6330N ships with software that makes it ideal for MPS packages that require an A3 monochrome print-only device. To support remote printer and network management functions, it provides Ricoh's Web Image Monitor utility, which also allows end-users to monitor consumables levels remotely.
Ricoh
On March 15, Ricoh Americas Corporation replaced its A4 color laser Aficio SP C311N and SP C312DN printers with the Aficio SP 320DN. The new A4 color unit is based on a print engine similar to that found in the older models, but Ricoh enhanced the new machine specifically for deployment in managed print services programs.
Ricoh
Ricoh has managed to keep the operating costs of its two new machines down, and this will give them an advantage in the marketplace. The cost per page for a black-and-white document is only slightly over a penny, and color printing costs just over a nickel a page.
Samsung
Samsung recently announced its very first A3 color MFPs, the MultiXpress CLX-9250ND and CLX-9350ND, which are based on a brand-new engine design. The MultiXpress CLX-9250ND prints and copies at 25 ppm in black and color, and the CLX-9350ND offers output speeds of 35 ppm in black and color.
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.
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.
Sharp
The market for fully functioned A4 monochrome MFPs, such as the MX-B402, is being driven by the relatively low prices of these devices compared to their A3 counterparts. In tough economic times, many companies are willing to sacrifice 11 x 17-inch paper-handling ability for cost savings. While the MX-B402 will compete against a crowded field of competitors, Sharp's low cost-per-page figures provide it with a strong competitive point of differentiation.
Sharp
The Sharp MX-C400P is a departmental desktop color laser printer. The MX-C400P is designed for workgroups with print volumes between 5,000 and 8,000 pages per month and has a top speed of 40 pages per minute for both black-and-white and color jobs.
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.
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.
Xerox
In March, Xerox replaced the Phaser 4510 family with the new Phaser 4600/N, 4600/DN, 4600/DT, 4620/DN and 4620/DT. These new departmental monochrome laser printers are based on a new engine design, which Xerox claims makes them the fastest printers in their class.
Xerox
In February, Xerox added the Phaser 6010 printer to its existing lineup. The machine features new Fuji Xerox LED technology and it is marketed as one of the fastest printers in its class. Xerox dubbed the LED technology HiQ and it offers benefits like drum and fuser units that are expected to last the life of the machine. With an estimated retail starting price of around $299, the Phaser 6010 is Xerox's lowest cost color device to date.
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.
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 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.
Xerox
With the launch of the new 5700 family, Xerox joins a number of OEMs that have launched new Series 3 and 4 units in the past year. The bad economy has breathed new life into the markets for higher-end monochrome MFPs, because they provide lower operating costs than color units with similar feature sets.
Xerox
Occupying the center of Xerox's new WorkCentre 5700 family of A3/tabloid black-and-white MFPs are the WorkCentre 5755 and 5765. Xerox has limited distribution of the line to its direct sales forces, authorized Xerox sales agents, and Global Imaging Systems.
Xerox
The WorkCentre 5775 and 5790 sit atop Xerox's WorkCentre 5700 family of A3/tabloid black-and-white MFPs. There are seven units in the 5700 family, which replace Xerox's WorkCentre 5600 line. Both new units are for in-plant repro operations and print-for-pay shops.
Xerox
With the release of the WorkCentre 7120, Xerox is retiring its WorkCentre 7200 family. The new 7120 is an entry-level A3/tabloid color laser MFP that comes loaded with a variety of device management tools, including MeterAssistant and SuppliesAssistant.
Xerox
Xerox's new WorkCentre 7545 and 7556 are A3 color MFPs that replace the WorkCentre 7346, 7755, and 7765. The new WorkCentre 7545 and 7556 are differentiated by output speed, duty cycle, and cost. The two machines use Xerox's HiQ LED print heads, which are also used in other current Xerox machines such as the Phaser 7500 and WorkCentre 7400.