Printing news stories

Cybersecurity
Companies rushing to secure print infrastructure
As the pandemic prioritised communication channels and the shift to remote work, IT departments fell behind in updating the security of print and IT infrastructure.

Cloud
Epson NZ builds a network of dealer partners for business printer range
Since their recent launch of business printer solutions, Epson NZ has built a solid distribution channel and network of copier dealer partners for the new category.

Wireless
Hands-on review: Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer
The Brother MFC-J4540DW is an A4 duplex printer/scanner/fax machine with a 20-page document feeder.

Cloud
WHSmith chooses Epson heat-free technology printing solutions
Leading global retailer WHSmith has turned to Epson for the overhaul of their in-house printing operations.

Sustainability
Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target
Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100% renewable electricity for all its domestic sites.

Printers
Epson launches next-generation EcoTank home printers
Epson’s EcoTank refillable printers do away with the need for hundreds of empty cartridges, most of which end up in a landfill.

3D Printing
Konica Minolta launches Markforged 3D printers
Partnering with Markforged to make 3D printing accessible to customers in New Zealand is the next step for the business in growing its local presence.

Awards
Konica Minolta UV printer picks up award from Keypoint Intelligence
Konica Minolta received the Buyers Lab (BLI) 2021-2022 PaceSetter in Production Print Applications: Output Variety award.

Printers
How to reduce costs with the right print environment
Organisations that fail to examine their print environment could miss a pivotal opportunity to save money, writes Y Soft managing director for ANZ Adam O’Neill.

Printers
Konica Minolta receives a red dot award for its AccurioPress C14000 series production press
Technology company Konica Minolta has received a red dot award, Product Design 2021 for its AccurioPress C14000 series of production presses.

Printers
Ricoh launches new cloud-based print management solution
"We've helped our customers move many of their day-to-day business processes to the cloud already and being able to take print with them offers a host of advantages."

Printers
Five ways to reduce the environmental impact of printing and save costs
Before organisations can reduce their environmental impact, they need to start with clear visibility into how much paper and energy they currently use, writes Y Soft managing director for A/NZ Adam O’Neill.

Printers
How organisations can enable efficient printing from the home office
For SMEs, access to cloud and edge computing to reduce infrastructure costs and empower printing at home is now more critical than ever.

Cloud
IDC names Konica Minolta a leader in print transformation
Konica Minolta says IDC’s recognition is confirmation of its ‘strong portfolio’, which supports customers in growing their digital maturity.

Enterprise Resource Planning / ERP
The backbone to service: How an ERP can help businesses diversify
Ever since the pandemic hit early this year, managed print services (MPS) businesses have faced the challenge of recovering — and from there finding a way to grow again. Relationships and service are critical to this, writes ECI Software Solutions regional sales manager for APAC, Deage Kalsbeek.

Sustainability
Epson steps up sustainability with Platinum rating
After three Golds, gaining the Platinum rating indicates that Epson was ranked among the top 1% of companies in the industry.

SaaS
YPB signs two new contracts as it pushes further into Chinese markets
The combination of YPB’s smartphone authentication solutions and its SaaS Connect platform creates ‘smart’ product packaging, opening cost-effective, digital and direct marketing channels between brands and their consumers.

Microsoft
Y Soft expands Microsoft Universal Print integration
YSoft SAFEQ Cloud portfolio, which includes SAFEQ CloudPro and Breeze, is now fully integrated with Microsoft’s Universal Print.

Microsoft
Y Soft launches edge printing solutions, enhances Microsoft's Universal Print
Y Soft has launched YSoft OMNI Series, a new cloud/edge computing product family which consists of YSoft OMNI Bridge and YSoft OMNI Apps including the first app YSoft OMNI UP365.

Cloud printing
How print services can improve productivity
Printing remains an essential element of business operations - whether employees are present in the office, working from home, or travelling between offices.

Dynamic Supplies
Lexmark appoints Dynamic Supplies as distributor
New agreement will work alongside existing partnership with Alloys who distribute Lexmark’s BSD range printers and consumables.

Microsoft
Kofax partners with Microsoft to advance printing and workplace solutions
“Kofax and Microsoft share a common goal of helping customers digitally transform business operations and workflow to drive enhanced efficiency, productivity and experience."

Cloud
Brother named NZ distie for Konica Minolta
Brother will provide Konica Minolta products through its network and provide technical and service support for customers throughout New Zealand.

Printers
Epson launches new SureColor photography desktop printers
Epson has launched the A3+ SureColor P706 and A2+ SureColor P906 desktop photo printers.