IBM Unveils Versatile Multifunction Systems19 February 2006
IBM today announced four new multifunctionprinters (MFPs) designed to help reduce output costs, improve productivityand enhance document security. The devices, which print, copy, scan andfax, can enable clients to consolidate and save money on supplies, serviceand support.
A recent InfoTrends study found that organizations, on average, spend sixpercent of their annual revenues on copying, printing, and fax-relatedcosts. (1) "IBM's newest MFP solutions are designed to help clients lowerthese costs and increase efficiency by equipping employees with a reliablemultifunction solution that enables easier, faster, smarter work," saidDoug Oathout, vice president, IBM Printing Systems Division. "These newmodels provide higher performance than previous models, integrated design,new features, enhanced security, better serviceability, and improved outputquality."
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IBM Infoprint 1570
In addition to helping improve efficiency, the MFPs can help provideenhanced security through user sign-on features and encryption technologiesdesigned to help ensure the protection of confidential information. Forexample, banks can use the MFPs as a remote image capture device at theirbranch locations. Employees can send images electronically through thebranch network's secure infrastructure to help eliminate the need to copyand transport documents manually and help reduce the risk of documentsbeing lost or destroyed.
Four multifunction devices accommodate almost any size workgroup
The IBM Infoprint® 1540 is an A3 / ledger multifunction device for smallto medium workgroups that prints at up to 35 pages per minute (ppm). (2)The IBM suggested list price in the US is$11,542. (3)
The IBM Infoprint® 1560 is an A3 / ledger multifunction device for mediumworkgroups that prints at up to 45 ppm. The IBM suggested list price in theUS is $12,858.
The IBM Infoprint® 1570 is an A4 / letter compact multifunction devicefor small to medium workgroups that prints at up to 50 ppm. The IBMsuggested list price in the US starts at $3,259.
The IBM Infoprint® 1580 is an A3 / ledger multifunction device for largeworkgroups that prints up to 55 ppm. The IBM suggested list price in the USis $14,462.
Universal features improve ease-of-use, productivity
All of these models include an easy to use, integrated eight inch colortouch screen that provides an intuitive operator access to the MFPfunctions. A "scan preview" feature can verify that appropriate settingshave been selected, the document orientation is not upside down, and thecorrect side of the page was scanned. This can help eliminate userfrustration and time spent scanning the wrong pages.
Other advanced print/copy/scan/fax functions can be easily accessed fromthis innovative display, helping to improve end user productivity andsatisfaction. When used with the hard drive, Custom Job and Job Buildfeatures can combine multiple scanning jobs into a single job. The abilityto adjust copy quality, reduce and enlarge, use separator sheets, marginshift, edge erase, date/time stamp and enhanced copy quality helps ensureprofessional results with ease of use.
The fax and e-mail function found on every one of these models allowsoperators to scan items and fax or e-mail them to one or more recipientsdirectly from the MFP. Destination shortcuts, like the speed dial numberson a telephone or fax machine, can help decrease training time and increaseend-user productivity. Administrators can monitor and manage networkdevices in an enterprise environment via a Web browser to maintainproductivity and improve end-user satisfaction.
An optional wireless feature delivers increased flexibility for clients bygiving them more choices on where to place the devices.
About IBM Printing Systems Division
With more than 40 years of experience in helping customers with printsolutions, IBM Printing Systems Division specializes in output solutionsfor theon demand era. A leader in production print solutions, print-on-demandtechnologies, distributed print technologies, one-to-one marketinginitiatives and print management software; IBM Printing Systems' offeringsinclude printers, software, consultation, systems integration, supplies,service and support. For more information visit ibm.com/printers.
(1) “Assessing & Benchmarking Document Costs: Developing a Future DocumentStrategy,” Infotrends, September 28, 2005
(2) Exact speed varies depending on document complexity, systemconfiguration, software application, driver and printer state.
(3) Resellers’ prices may vary.
Contact:David ScholesIBM(303) 924-6460scholesd@us.ibm.com
SOURCE: IBM
Source: marketwire
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