The Dell 5350dn printer is a mono laser printer capable of printing 50 one-sided pages per minute, and comes with the advanced print resolution of 1,200×1,200 dpi.

The printer also comes with a set of expandable options including input [...]]]> Dell has launched a new mono laser printer and a series of wireless printing solutions for mobile devices.

The Dell 5350dn printer is a mono laser printer capable of printing 50 one-sided pages per minute, and comes with the advanced print resolution of 1,200×1,200 dpi.

The printer also comes with a set of expandable options including input and output paper tray, mailbox bin, staple finisher, expandable memory and wireless/Gigabit internal network card.

Dell has also released a free-for-download printing solution, Dell Proximity Printing, which will allow mobile devices to connect to a nearby network printer and print wirelessly.

The company also launched three specialised printing solutions for the law, education and healthcare industries: Dell Legal Station, Dell Classroom Station and Dell Healthcare Station.

The three printing solutions come with a set of specialised functions that are designed to make wireless printing cost-effective, and ensure operational efficiency in their respective environments.

Via: itproportal.com

One company that’s helping raise awareness of the issue, problems and solutions of data residing [...]]]> Today’s network printers may still look like printers and copiers, but they have hard drives — which means that, like desktop, notebook and server computers, and external storage, they can contain sensitive data, which should not be accessible to inappropriate users.

One company that’s helping raise awareness of the issue, problems and solutions of data residing on printers and MFPs is Xerox Corporation, with an ongoing series of webinars and other events, including the webinar “Hard Disk Security Webinar: Is your confidential data at risk?” which the company conducts a few weeks ago for resellers, and has scheduled one for customers, for Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 10AM PT.

I spoke last week with one of the scheduled speakers, Larry Kovnat, Manager, Product Security at Xerox Corporation.

Because these devices have hard drives and CPUs, Kovnat points out. “This makes them intelligent nodes. We try and make sure people look at it this way.”

Via: informationweek.com

For FY2010-11, [...]]]> Samsung Electronics has enhanced its printer line-up with the launch of eight new, advanced printer models in the laser printer, multi-function printer and network printer categories, including the world’s smallest laser printer-ML1666. In addition to considerably enhancing the product offering, the company also plans to strengthen distribution channel and focus sharper on B2B business.

For FY2010-11, the company is targeting a 30 percent market share and a 58 percent jump in volumes.

Announcing the launch Ranjit Yadav, Director, Mobile and IT, Samsung Electronics, said, “Printers, LCD monitors and notebooks are the growth drivers for our IT business this year. Within the printing space, our enhanced lineup across both the entry level as well as the mid and hi-end—coupled with our enhanced distribution this year, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities—should see us emerge as a strong No 2 player in the market.”

Touted as the world’s smallest laser printer in the Indian market, the new launch ML-1666 has 16ppm (pages-per-minute) speed and offers an intuitive printing experience by incorporating a number of easy to use, one-touch features into the product design. The printer is available at an MRP of Rs 5,499 with a 1-year onsite warranty. Additional 2-year warranty on this printer is available at Rs 399.

In addition, Samsung also announced the launch of three mono laser printers—ML 1911, ML 2525 and ML 2581N—which come with 8MB memory and print speeds of up to 24ppm. They include Printelligent features such as Toner Save, Smart Panel (enables easy trouble shooting), One Touch print screen and AnyWeb Printing and come with a 1-year, onsite warranty. The printers are priced: ML 1911 for Rs 6,499; ML 2526 for Rs 8,999; and ML 2581 N for Rs 12,999.

The new multi-function printers SCX 4601, SCX 4623FH, SCX 4623FN boast of high speeds up to 22ppm, and are available at at Rs 9,999, Rs14,499 and Rs 15,499 respectively. The SCX 4623FN offers up to 1200X1200 dpi effective output for print, scan and copy functions, and comes with 128MB memory.

With the launch of the new range of printers, Samsung now has a lineup of 33 printers across the mono and colour single function laser printers, and 18 multi-function printers. The printer range is priced between Rs 5,499 to Rs 2,30,000.

Via: crn.in

The one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Set-Up (WPS) button lets users connect wirelessly with one press of a [...]]]> Samsung has announced the Samsung SCX-4623FW, a wireless laser multifunction printer geared toward small business, home office and personal at-home users. This compact MFP has the same stylish black trim as other Samsung office devices, and incorporates many user-friendly features.

The one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Set-Up (WPS) button lets users connect wirelessly with one press of a button. After the user selects the WPS button on the router and then on the printer, the SCX-4623FW will automatically connect to the wireless network. The SCX-4623FW also comes with Samsung’s AnyWeb Print software, which allows users to print just the information they need, rather than printing several Web pages. Using this software, users can select, drag and drop contents of interest from various Web pages onto a blank page which can then be saved or printed.

The SCX-4623FW has a rated print speed of up to 23 pages per minute (ppm). Its 250-page paper tray uses an enclosed paper cassette to prevent dust buildup. The SCX-4623FW’s rounded edges and compact size (12.6 inches by 16.4 inches by 16.1 inches) help the MFP fit in smaller home office spaces.

Two variations of toner yield cartridges give you the option between a standard 1,500-page yield and 2,500-page yield to fit to your printing needs. Because the SCX-4623FW shares the same toners as Samsung’s ML-2525 series, SCX-4600 and SCX-4623F printers, the same toner can be used across various machines.

The SCX-4623FW is Energy Star compliant, and consumers less than 45W of energy in standby mode and 10W in sleep mode.

The SCX-4623FW will be available from retailers and e-tailers in late June June for $249.99.

Via: pcmag.com

Until recently, Project Ink relied on a non-HP solvent-based printer for some jobs and outsourced others to a print service provider [...]]]> According to Kyle Morrison, Project Ink’s owner, the printer’s media versatility and water-based HP latex inks have already enabled him to increase business, produce more of his work in house and improve his work environment.

Until recently, Project Ink relied on a non-HP solvent-based printer for some jobs and outsourced others to a print service provider operating an HP Designjet L65500 printer with HP latex inks.

When Morrison learned about water-based HP latex inks and recyclable HP media options, he decided to install an HP Designjet L25500 in his print shop.

He said: ‘The media versatility alone allows us to print more in house.

‘I can go from poster paper to traditional and recyclable banners to fabric without having to make any adjustments,’ added Morrison.

He has already used many of the HP printing materials designed together with HP latex inks and the Designjet L25500, including the PVC-free Wall Paper, the White Satin Poster Paper and Dupont Tyvek Banner.

‘For the Jade Aveda Salons, we used HP’s Wrinkle Free Flag with Liner to complete a job we would normally outsource,’ said Morrison.

Project Ink also produced posters and wallpaper for the salon.

Unlike most printers that use solvent inks, the Designjet L25500 with HP latex inks is claimed to produce odourless prints.

In addition to reducing the environmental impact of printing a variety of applications, the Designjet L25500 enables Project Ink to reduce the waste associated with traditional large-format printing, according to HP.

A free HP programme for recycling original HP ink cartridges and printheads is available.

HP is offering the large-format media take-back programme in the US and Europe, through which most HP recyclable signage media can be returned.

Some recyclable papers can be recycled through commonly available recycling programmes.

Recycling opportunities for these products are currently only available in limited areas and customers should consult local recycling resources about recycling these products.

Via: printingtalk.com

HP has also taken the idea of apps, popularized by smartphones such as iPhone [...]]]> In a bid to inject some spark into stodgy home printers, HP has introduced a new all-in-one touchscreen printer that can directly connect to the web and print coupons, maps, movie tickets, news and weather information without the need for a PC.

HP has also taken the idea of apps, popularized by smartphones such as iPhone and T-Mobile G1, and extended it to its product. That means the company’s latest printer will come preloaded with HP applications that can be accessed via the touchscreen panel. HP will also allow users to create and download apps from their site later this year.

“By giving people access to the content they want at the touch of a finger, the ability to customize their printing experience and create their own apps, we are driving a significant shift in how people will be printing in the future,” says Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, imaging and printing group, HP.

That means picture yourself just turning on this printer going to Fandango and printing movie tickets or accessing Coupons.com for the latest grocery deals, or printing directions right off the device.

The new printer comes with a rather clunky name–the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web, and a hefty price tag.  It will be available starting fall for $400.

The printer will have a 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen and can print, fax, copy and scan. It can also print directly from Wi-Fi-enabled PCs, Bluetooth-enabled devices,  iPhone and the iPod touch.

The device’s user interface seems fairly easy to use and it will have the ability to browse the web, though it is not likely to be a complete browser. Among the early HP app partners will be USA Today, Google including mpas and calendar, Fandango, Coupons.com and Web Sudoku. The printer will also connect directly to a user’s Snapfish account to view, print and upload photos.

Bringing maps, news and coupons functionality to a printer makes it more likely that the average user will get more value from their printer. But unless HP can bring that $400 price tag down significantly, this could end up as a niche product.
Via: wired.com

That means you can worry less about capturing that perfect moment. The catch? You have to use a Canon digital [...]]]> It’s not often that new printer software steals the show from printer hardware, but Canon has just released a new series of inkjet printers with software that enables you to easily print still images from video.

That means you can worry less about capturing that perfect moment. The catch? You have to use a Canon digital camera to use this feature.

Still, the Full HD Movie Print software is impressive.

All new Pixma printers come with the software. You shoot video and then import the footage to your PC or Mac to easily isolate the split-second image you want.

The software allows you to view video frame by frame, or more easily, set it to capture a specific number of frames, which you can then review for the best shot. When you find one you like, simply press the camera icon and the software will save the image as a jpeg file. The images are resized at a comparatively small resolution of 2 megapixels, however.

The software is intuitive and cool. The new printers are comparatively prosaic, by comparison, even though they have been redesigned and are clad in a glossy black chassis. They are all designed to deliver quality photo prints as well as traditional documents.

Two new all-in-one (AIO) models have built-in Wi-Fi for wireless printing, and all four new AIOs print, scan, and copy documents.

The $150 Pixma MG5220 Wireless Photo AIO Printer pumps out 4-by-6-inch prints in a speedy 20 seconds. It has a 2.4-inch LCD for viewing photos and also features auto-duplexing and a two-way paper feed can help reduce paper usage.

The $80 Pixma MP495 Wireless Photo AIO printer represents a bargain Wi-Fi-enabled printer. Its print speeds are slower, however, requiring 41 seconds for a 4-by-6-inch photo, and it lacks a flip-up LCD for photo review.

The $130 Pixma MG5120 has auto-duplex printing, which saves paper for regular text print jobs. You can review images on its 2.4-inch LCD, and it prints very handsome 4-by-6 photo prints in approximately 39 seconds. It lacks built-in wireless, however.

The Pixma MP280 Photo AIO is a bargain at $70. It’s very compact, but doesn’t include built-in Wi-Fi, and its print speeds are slower.

And for those who don’t require scanning or copying, the $100 Pixma iP4820 pumps out 4-by-6-inch photos at 20 seconds and has auto-duplexing and two-way paper feeds.

Canon also announced new support for smartphone print apps. In addition to existing apps for the iTroika – the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch — Canon has added a printing app for Android phones. They all enable you to wirelessly print images from phones that have the apps loaded.

Via: gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com