Product news: 14 February 2008
Print 21 journalist, Mitchell Jordan, receives more than his fair share of press releases which may, or may not, have anything whatsoever to do with printing. The solution? A product release page about the (arguably) latest, greatest new releases. Read on if you dare.
Milwaukee, WI, February 2008-Tailored Solutions Label Traxx(tm)-the popular print business management software for flexographic narrow web label printers and converters-is celebrating its 15th birthday in 2008. In the 15 years since Label Traxx was introduced to flexographic narrow web label printers and converters, it has become the industry standard by which all label and flexo software systems are measured. Today, more than 300 printers rely on Label Traxx to monitor their operations and to provide timely data with which to make key management decisions. From humble beginnings in Milwaukee, Tailored Solutions has grown to include an office in Europe, as well as representation in India, Southeast Asia, and Australia/New Zealand.
Discussing the 15-year milestone, Tailored Solutions president Ken Meinhardt commented: "When David Porter and I introduced Label Traxx in 1993, we hoped it would be a moderate success in the Milwaukee area. We never dreamed that label producers and flexographic printers and converters throughout North America would embrace our concept and make it the most popular software package available in the industry. Today we are rolling out Label Traxx to label manufacturers around the world, and its popularity continues to grow. Our success, of course, is attributable to our loyal customers, and we rely on them to tell us what they need and how they would like the software to evolve. We look forward to serving the industry for many years to come."
Tailored Solutions provides automated job management software for the printing industry. The company was formed in 1993 by Ken Meinhardt and David Porter, both of whom remain active in the business. Tailored Solutions offers two versions of its powerful job tracking software-Label Traxx(tm) for flexographic narrow web converters and printers, and Litho Traxx(tm) for sheetfed lithographic printers and prepress trade shops. All Tailored Solutions software is designed for use on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Tailored Solutions is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and may be reached at 414-774-9997 or www.tailored.com
Konica Minolta announces stylish new additions to the bizhub range. The new-concept bizhub C353/C253/C203 are digital, colour multi-function printers (MFPs) that adapt to today's office environment, technologically and aesthetically. Part of the new series, these compact and easy-to-use models combine the reliability of B/W machines, with the cutting-edge colour machine features. They're the ideal replacements for B/W machines, and essential tools for your everyday office tasks.
The C353/C253/C203 are equipped with advanced print, copy, scan, fax, Box and other networking functions. From the 8.5-inch WVGA colour LCD panel to the vertical Tandem Engine that helps produce high-speed, high-quality output, these 35ppm/25ppm/20ppm (colour and B/W) machines provide efficient and effective solutions to a wide range of office tasks and operations. They employ a Simitri HD Toner to produce rich colour documents, and, with their compact, built-in finisher, they offer numerous output features.
The C353/C253/C203 offer industry-leading high-speed scanning capabilities and are equipped with cutting-edge communication technologies such as:
· Scan to WebDAV
· Scan to USB Memory
· USB Memory to Print.
Their Box function enables convenient data storage and smooth, seamless information sharing. The Multi-Method Send function lets you save data in a Box, e-mail, or fax to multiple destinations at the same time, with a single operation. In addition, these new bizhubs are among the first MFPs to be Windows Vista-ready.
Boasting numerous state of the art security features, the C353/C253/C203 ensures sensitive information and documents are protected.
· User Authentication
· Biometric Finger Vein Authentication
· Non-contact IC Card Authentication
· S/MIME
Thanks to the proprietary bizhub OP control system, the new models offer easy customisation and integration with third-party peripherals and applications.
The new bizhubs also feature several productivity enhancements that include thick paper compatibility and banner printing, which is useful when creating POP materials. The new Next-Gen Compact Bizhub also support ICC profiles and the Fiery Controller* for semi-graphic users.
The new bizhubs employ Universal Design with an advanced, LED-based machine status notification system. Plus, the signature white line acts as an innate pathway for operational information, while also creating a striking aesthetic element.
The C353/C253 provide reliability, advanced technology, unprecedented flexibility, and outstanding productivity-all within an elegant design that will complement any office décor. In short, they promise to change the way you do business forever.