Samsung Strengthens Printer Portfolio

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

Samsung Intros Wireless Small-Biz Laser MFP

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

Project Ink commissions eco-friendly HP printer

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