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Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging products and solutions, has announced its Summer 2010 “Pick” winners honoring outstanding document imaging software solutions. BLI’s prestigious “Pick” awards acknowledge the top-performing document imaging solutions evaluated in BLI's lab during the previous six months. Desktop Capture Solution from OKI Printing Solutions has been named Outstanding Desktop Document Management Solution by the editors at BLI.

“Document imaging solutions are proving to be the lifeblood of the industry,” noted BLI Managing Editor Daria Hoffman. “From the capture solutions that digitize and route hardcopies to the management software that helps customers retrieve files to the assessment and print management tools that enable a dealer to deliver managed print services, these solutions help resellers engage and retain customers in an environment where hardware alone has been a tough sell.”

Desktop Capture Solution Streamlines Capture and Management

Desktop Capture Solution is a desktop document management application that offers seamless, dynamic integration with Microsoft SharePoint and DocuWare document management systems. The solution combines Nuance PaperPort Professional 12—which delivers class-leading OCR, capture and management features—with unique-to-OKI drivers that add custom icons to the interface for drag-and-drop delivery to SharePoint or DocuWare.

“Desktop Capture Solution delivers all the features the vast majority of workgroups and departments require of a document management package,” noted Jamie Bsales, senior product editor for solutions at BLI. “And it’s also one of the most affordable document capture/management solutions BLI has found that offers true SharePoint integration.”

Anoto Group, the inventor of digital pen and paper technology, and OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, today announced that OKI Data Americas will bundle the Anoto penDocuments Pro digital pen product with its C610 and CX2033 MFP Plus products. The Digital Pen Printing Solution delivers an innovative and cost-effective way for businesses to improve workflow and data capture by circumventing processes such as document scanning and emailing. Additionally, the packaged solution captures signatures, an important factor when proof of signature is required.

“By combining OKI Printing Solutions’ award-winning printing technology with the power of the Anoto penDocuments Pro, our partners will be able to deliver a complete digital solution to our customer base, significantly improving workflows, preserving data accuracy and reducing the amount of storage needed when working with tangible copies,” said Doug August, Senior Product Manager, Software and Solutions at OKI Data Americas. “The Digital Pen Printing Solution enables customers to quickly and easily share and manage handwritten documents through bypassing the need to scan or email, helping to increase office efficiency.”

OKI Data Americas has collaborated with the Anoto Group for the past five years qualifying devices to meet the rigorous Anoto standards. The Anoto penDocuments Pro is fully compatible with both the C610 and CX2033 MFP Plus products and works with any Microsoft Office application or PDF. Users simply print the document or form needed for their business, and the bundled solution automatically applies a unique pattern of microdots, called the Anoto dot pattern, to the document as it is produced. Users can then utilize the Anoto digital pen to populate the document as they would with a normal ink pen. The dot pattern enables the digital pen to register and store a user’s handwriting in its memory. When the pen is docked in its USB cradle, the recorded handwriting is downloaded and matched with the image of the original document – instantly creating an exact copy of the handwritten document in PDF format. Whether a simple signature or multiple fields of information are required, the Digital Pen Printing Solution is an improvement to the traditional process of handling hard copy forms and is helping to transition businesses into the next generation of electronic workflow.

New certification increases OKI Printing Solutions to fourteen products certified for use with CitrixÒXenApp™, making IT purchasing decisions hassle free

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of new A4/Letter color and mono LED printers for the SMB market, expanding its lineup of dependable workgroup printing solutions. The compact and robust C330dn and C530dn color LED printers are ideal for small workgroups requiring fast print speeds, flexible media handling and exceptional color output quality. The B411 Series and B431 Series of mono LED printers provide exceptional performance to meet the needs of demanding workplace environments delivering fast print speeds, high consumable yields and duty cycles in a user-friendly compact design perfect for small workspaces. The newly refreshed family of color and mono printers provides a full suite of best in classi features, delivering maximum efficiency designed for a variety of workplace environments.

“The B411 Series and B431 Series are compact and versatile mono printers that not only deliver on features and performance, but they save time, cut cost and add value to any office environment.”

Color LED Printer Highlights of the C330dn Announcement:

• The C330dn Color LED printer delivers the fastest print speeds in its classii with up to 23 ppm color and 25 ppm monoiii along with the fastest first page out and one of the fastest processor speeds in its classii.

• Featuring a standard built-in duplexer and the highest standard paper capacity in its class,ii the C330dn has a paper capacity of 350 sheets, which is expandable to 880 sheets with an optional 530-sheet 2nd paper tray. The C330dn also has a monthly duty cycle of 45,000 pages.

• The C330dn is 9.5” in height, making the device compact and ideal for offices with limited space.

• The versatile C330dn also comes standard with a 128 MB RAM upgradeable to 640 MB.

This class-leading color printer is ideal for small businesses and workgroups requiring a reliable device that delivers fast, HD Color performance with exceptional media handling in a compact design when space is at a premium.

Highlights of the C530dn Announcement:

• Delivering the fastest print speeds in its classiv with 27 ppm color and 31 ppm monoiii, the C530dn also produces the fastest first page out speeds in its classiii with 8 seconds mono and 7.5 seconds color.

By Dmitry Sheynin, Research Editor, May 24, 2010

Building on its April 15th launch of the OKI Printing Solutions C610 and C711, OKI Data Americas continued its A4 lineup refresh today with the announcement of two more color printers and a pair of monochrome models.

At 25 ppm and 30 ppm, respectively, the color C330dn and C530dn deliver the fastest print speeds in their class, according to OKI’s competitive analysis of select models from HP, Brother, Lexmark, Dell and Samsung. Meanwhile, the monochrome B411 and B431 boast higher monthly duty cycles, at 80,000 pages, and higher toner capacities, at 4,000 and 10,000 sheets, respectively, as well as a more compact design, than the models they replace. All four models were designed with an eye toward increasing workplace productivity.

“One of the things we strive to do at OKI is help increase efficiency in SMBs,” said Carl Taylor, director of marketing for OKI Data Americas. “We do that in a variety of ways: by offering highest-in-class print speeds and duty cycles; decreasing the need for user intervention with higher-capacity toner cartridges; and incorporating a number of power-save features, cutting energy costs.”

The C530 can be put into sleep mode instantly with a dedicated button on the control panel and has a deep sleep mode that drops energy consumption to 1.1W. Both color printers also work with OKI’s Color Access Policy Manager, which allows administrators to further limit the cost of color printing by setting permissions and disabling color output for certain users or job types.

The C330 and C530 utilize a single-drum assembly that incorporates the drums for all four colors, meaning whenever one color reaches end of life, all four must be replaced, resulting in waste. Despite this, OKI claims the devices’ cost-per-page will compare favorably to other units that utilize separate drums.

OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, announces the enhanced MC560 MFP Plus (multifunction product), serving as the replacement to it’s predecessor product, the MC560 MFP. Along with offering HD (high-definition) Color Technology™, the MC560 MFP Plus delivers improved faxing capabilities and easy-to-use “scan-to” features, making it ideal for small-medium workgroups. The 4-in-1 (print, copy, scan, fax) MFP saves valuable work space and helps businesses save money and improve document workflow with multi-tasking capabilities available through one consolidated device.

The affordable MC560 MFP Plus from OKI Printing Solutions offers the fastest mono print speeds in its class1 with 32 ppm2 and a competitive 20 ppm2 in color along with 1200 x 600 dpi. With HD Color Technology, this powerful device delivers outstanding print and copy output quality and features a 400-sheet standard paper capacity (which is expandable to 930-sheets with second tray option). Now offices can keep color printing/copying in-house, therefore reducing lead/turn-around time, cost, and potential waste associated with outsourcing. The MC560 MFP Plus is flexible enough to handle a variety of media including 3” x 5” card stocks to 8.5” x 48” banners. No matter the application, the MC560 MFP Plus can accommodate all types of demands and requirements of a busy office environment.

The MC560 MFP Plus comes equipped with analog fax capabilities with enhanced features such as a distinctive ring, PC Faxing, and fax forwarding. The MC560 MFP Plus also supports PDF Direct Print as well as Windows 7™ and Windows Server2008 r2™. With 4-in-1 functionality, businesses have the ability to multi-task by scanning or faxing during document printing, increasing office efficiency and productivity. Featuring a compact footprint of 19.7” x 23.6” x 26.7,” the flexible MC560 MFP Plus is tailored for the SMB market, with the capabilities to handle the fast-paced work environment and the capacity to manage small-to-robust applications. The device is also ideal for environmentally conscious companies as it consumes less energy than the equivalent number of single-function products.

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, announces the addition of two new series of digital color printers designed for medium and large workgroups with the launch of the C610 Series and the C711 Series. Offering HD (high-definition) Color Technology™, both the C610 Series and C711 Series allow users to produce high-quality, color documents in-house, therefore reducing lead/turn-around time, cost and potential waste associated with outsourcing.

“OKI Data Americas understands and anticipates the needs of today’s SMB market and medium to large workgroup users, who are the inspiration for our new C610 Series and C711 Series line of printers”

.The C610 Series from OKI Printing Solutions comes in four configurations that deliver a compact footprint of just 17.1” x 21.5” x 13.4” and best in class print speeds1 up to 32 ppm color and 34 ppm mono. With a monthly duty cycle of 75,000 pages, it’s a perfect fit for small-to-medium sized businesses and medium workgroups enabling output with sharp detail and rich, dramatic color. Featuring a 400-sheet standard paper capacity (which is expandable to 1,460 with optional second and third paper trays), the C610 Series is also flexible enough to handle paper weights to 250 gsm. Powered by Single Pass Color™ Digital technology and 1200 x 600 dpi resolution, the C610 Series provides users crisp and clear output on a variety of media from 3” x 5” cards to 8.5” x 52” banner-size sheets.

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the OKI proColor™ Series, an innovative line of products for color-critical applications in graphic arts and production environments. The OKI proColor Series delivers professional-quality color output, consistent color accuracy powered by embedded EFI Fiery® and PANTONE® calibration on select models, and exceptional media flexibility with variable data capabilities -- all at aggressive operating costs.

“The OKI proColor Series is a breakthrough in color technology for this market because it gives customers the power to perform short-run jobs faster and more cost-effectively than they ever could before -- such as 200 envelopes with variable data in minutes”.

The OKI proColor Series includes the pro810 Series, pro910 and pro930 cut-sheet printers, pro900DP digital envelope press and pro510DW digital web press.

“The OKI proColor Series is a breakthrough in color technology for this market because it gives customers the power to perform short-run jobs faster and more cost-effectively than they ever could before -- such as 200 envelopes with variable data in minutes,” said Randy Rickert, Director, Graphic Arts & Production, OKI Data Americas. “Print shops will now have the ability to compete in new spaces and in-house production shops will have access to unprecedented quality output from a more conducive footprint.”

The Affordable Four-in-One MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP Provides Home Offices and Small Workgroups with the Advanced Functionality Needed in One Compact Device

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP. Ideal for very small workgroups (VSWG) and small offices/home offices (SOHO), the MC160 Color MFP features four-in-one functionality (print, copy, scan and fax) in one compact design which saves valuable work space. With one of the fastest mono print speeds in its class1, users will experience an increase in productivity while decreasing user intervention with best in class paper capacity and toner cartridge yields. With the added benefit of color, users can produce documents on-demand and in-house so there is no need to outsource printing, saving time and money.

Highlights of the MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP Announcement:
• The versatile MC160 Color MFP provides VSWG and SOHO with the flexibility to print, copy, scan and fax from one compact device and comes with large paper and toner capacity to increase office efficiency and reduce user intervention.
• With one of the fastest mono print speeds (20ppm) in its class1, the reliable MC160 Color MFP increases user productivity and provides all the benefits of a mono MFP with the added bonus of the ability to print/copy/scan in color.
• With a compact design and low price point, this affordable desktop MFP allows businesses to consolidate their printing infrastructure and save valuable work space.
• OKI Printing Solutions has expanded its Color MFP portfolio for small workgroups with the launch of the MC160, offering devices that will meet large business needs while fitting smaller budgets.

Mount Laurel, N.J. (November 2009) – OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today introduces Desktop Capture Solution, which helps businesses seamlessly convert paper to electronic documents, with the ability to scan directly into Microsoft® Office SharePoint® and other document management systems.  Compatible with OKI Printing Solutions’ full line of color and monochrome multifunction products (MFPs), Desktop Capture Solution eliminates the need for additional imports and uploads that are necessary with most competitive solutions.  The solution immediately increases workflow efficiency and employee productivity and reduces the costs of current business processes.

Highlights of Desktop Capture Solution:

• Desktop Capture Solution combines PaperPort® Professional 12 from Nuance® and PGI™ document management drivers with a full line of OKI Printing Solutions MFPs, to scan paper documents directly into Microsoft® Office SharePoint®.
• The solution’s unparalleled integration capability is powered by a connector that provides simple and seamless integration with current document management systems, eliminating cumbersome imports and uploads that are necessary with most competitive solutions.
• OKI Printing Solutions’ MFPs become more productive with Desktop Capture Solution, which delivers superior scanning results and enables efficient PDF-based workflow directly from the MFP to the business’ current document management system.

A focus on cost control along with a need to make information more accessible has led more industries to employ content management solutions.[i]  According to Gartner, basic content services (BCS) is one of the top 10 technology trends impacting information infrastructure in 2009 and 2010. Gartner stated, "BCS will become a common element of the workplace, enabling companies to improve productivity by reducing the time employees spend filing and looking for documents."[ii]