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3D Printers

2012-10-06T16:42:00.001-07:00

1.PT200 MendelMax Type 3D Printer Complete Kit

T200 Mendelmax Type 3d Printer Complete Kit

The PT200 kit features the latest in 3d printing technology. We have selected and integrated the highest quality components into this kit. This kit features Ramps 1.4 electronics with a LCD Smart Controller. This allows you to operate the printer with out a computer. Other features include a heavy duty lower Z motor configuration, Power socket panel, cooling fans for stepper motor and electronics, spool holder, LED Lights to illuminate print surface, wiring harness, instructional videos and support.

Features

Black Anodized Aluminum Extrusions Cut, tapped, and tool access hole drilled (Ready for assembly)

Aluminum Y Axis plates drilled for pillow block bearings, belt tensioner, heated bed (Ready for assembly)

8mm Smooth Rods X, Y, Z cut and edged (No sharp edges, Ready for assembly)

Threaded Rods Z & Spool holder

Igus pillow block bearings X, Y, Z for ultra smooth & quiet axies movement

40 tooth MXL Pitch Polycarbonate timing pulleys for X & Y Stepper Motor

MXL Belts

12 VDC / 30 AMP Power Supply with built in fan (operates on 115V or 230V)

HIVE 76 Professional Hobbed Bolt for extruder

Printed extruder with Fat Herringbone gears (Greg Frost) with all hardware

J-Head MK IV-B High Performance Hot end .35 nozzle 3mm

Borosilicate High temperature glass Print surface (235mm x 235mm)

Thermal film for upper Y plate (forces heat upward to glass surface)

5 High torque stepper motors

4 bulldog clips ( to hold glass surface)

MK2 PCH Heated bed with LED Status lights (Must have for ABS printing)

RAMPS 1.4 Electronics with End Stop Sensors with Tosduino MEGA 2560 and Pololu Stepper Motor Driver

LCD Smart Controller, printed mounting case (Print with out a computer)

All hardware nessasary for assembly ( nuts, bolt, washers, bearings, etc.)

Printed part to hold power socket and power switch ( socket and switch included)

Cooling fans & mounts for X, Y & E stepper motors

Cooling fan & mount for Ramps Electronics

Printed parts with color choice

We will show you where to download software and correct firmware

Free support via email, or if nessasary, we will provide you with a contact telephone number ( Eastern time zone, USA)

Hardware tray included for an organized build

Extensive video build guide to ensure successful build and first print.

3D printers are inherently PINCH, BURN AND SHOCK HAZARDS. The X and Y platforms can move VERY FAST.

Please know that these machines aren't mass produced.. These are special machines that require some maintenance.

Since parts are moving very fast and there is always some vibration, you should occasionally check for loose nuts and bolts.

THIS IS NOT A KIDS TOY.

There is no warranty.

The seller will not be responsible for what the winning bidder does with this machine.

This machine should be operated by adults only or under adult supervision at all times

2.• MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer

• Power Coated Steel Chassis

• Comes with resolution capability of 100 microns

• Includes a 1 lb spool of Natural PLA filament

The MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer is a new standard in desktop 3D printing. Manufacturer fourth generation machine isn’t just manufacturer best, it’s the best desktop 3D printer on the market. With a resolution capability of 100 microns and a massive 410 cubic inch build volume, the MakerBot Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer is the easiest, fastest, and most affordable tool for making professional quality models. Manufacturer set a new standard with its work, so that you can set a new standard with yours.

Features:

Enough Room To Make It Big

A new standard in Desktop 3D Printing demands a build volume that’s bigger in all three dimensions. The MakerBot Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer has a build volume of 410 cubic inches, so you can think and build bigger than ever. That's 37‰ more volume than the original MakerBot Replicator™ Desktop 3D Printer that you can use to make big things or entire multi-part projects at one time.

Makerbot PLA Filament

Now you can do your highest quality work and do a favor to the environment, too. Manufacturer have adapted the MakerBot Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer to work perfectly with PLA, the renewable bioplastic that sticks to the platform reliably with practically no peeling, curling, sliding or shrinking.

Powder-Coated Steel Chassis

To make the Replicator™ 2 sturdy and durable enough for high-speed printing, manufacturer gave it an industrial strength chassis. The powder-coated steel is also resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, making it adaptable to your work space.

3D-Printed Optics Could Light Up the Gadgets of the Future

2012-10-06T16:25:00.001-07:00

.3D-printing is awesome, but it has its limits. For the time being, we mostly get static plastic figures, and while resolution is getting better all the time, we're far from a real replicator future. A new development is bringing us one step closer, however: printable optics.A paper recently published by Disney Research—the folks who brought you the plant-computer interface—describes how certain techniques could lead to 3D-printed objects that respond to touch and manipulation with a lights. The simplest technique basically involves bottom-lighting a figure, and using specially printed

"Light Pipes" to direct the light to the surface where you want a display.

The resolution leaves a bit to be desired, but hey, this is a new technology. It'll only get better as time goes on. If you want to read more about the tech, you can find the entire research paper here. Suffice it to say, the sooner this stuff catches on, the better.

3D printing is revolutionizing everything from prototyping to custom manufacturing to the arts to now music. Music? Yes, Last year we showed off a 3D-printed Stradivarius violin. Since then there have been other musical instruments that some have 3D printed, but today we have a real beauty of a 3D printed guitar to show you.
It’s the creation of Derek Manson, Director at one.61, a product development firm. The main body is made from a poly-carbonate polymer and the central core is CNC machined wood which still allows for excellent tonal properties.
Beautiful. Not really sure where to by the darn thing though. But if you want one you could yry contacting Manson at one.61.

HP Targets Small Businesses With New LaserJet Printers

2012-10-06T16:18:00.002-07:00

HP has unveils two new LaserJet printers that would enable small to midsize businesses (SMBs) to easily create professional quality colour documents, built-in document management features and streamline business processes, saving SMBs time and money.

The new HP LaserJets include HP LaserJet Pro 200 colour M251 series, described as an asset to any SMB looking for a desktop printer to produce documents in brilliant colour for client or internal use, all at fast print speeds.

Easy-to-use features such as the touchscreen and walk-up USB port provide immediate access to print jobs, allowing users to manage documents directly on the device. The printer also simplifies wireless connection set-up withHP Auto Wireless connect.

There is also the HP LaserJet Pro 200 Colour MFP M276 series that streamlines paper-based tasks with built-in print, scan, copy and fax functionality, accessible directly from the device’s colour touchscreen or the walk-up USB port.

By scanning and saving documents to their network or email, users are given quick access to materials that are securely stored in the cloud.

The company said both devices increase overall office productivity and efficiency with features including HP Business Apps, which allow users direct access to web-content using the touchscreen display; HP ePrint, for on-the-go printing from virtually anywhere; and Wireless Direct, for direct printing from Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices. HP customer-focused innovations such as HP Smart Install provides easy set-up without the need for a CD, and Auto-On/Auto-Off and keeps energy costs low.

Availability of the HP LaserJet Pro 200 colour M251 series and the HP LaserJet Pro 200 colour MFP M276 series varies.

HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One Printer review: fast home machine with great output quality

2012-10-06T16:13:00.004-07:00

The best features of HP's $200 Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One multifunction inkjet printer (MFP) may be its output quality and the 4.33-inch LCD control panel that makes this machine marvelously easy to use. It's also a well-rounded unit (print/copy/scan/fax), with good speed and all the features most home and small offices need.

It's easy to set up the Photosmart 7520, and the software is first-rate. The LCD panel has a clear, icon-based menu structure; though it's a touchscreen, you don't tap so much as press (for perhaps half a second) to invoke options. The printer has the now-ubiquitous cloud-printing capabilities, including HP's own Web-based apps, as well as HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint for printing from mobile devices.

While the Photosmart 7520 is photo-centric, its paper-handling features extend well beyond that. The main paper tray holds 125 sheets, and integrated into its top is a secondary photo tray that holds up to 20 sheets of photo paper (5-by-7-inch maximum). There's also a 25-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) for the scanner. However, the lid for the A4 flatbed scanner doesn't telescope to accommodate thicker materials. The Photosmart can print and scan in duplex (both sides of the page), but duplex scanning requires two passes.

The unit achieved average to better speeds in our tests. Monochrome pages of text and text with graphics emerged at 9.5 pages per minute (ppm) on the PC and 9 ppm on the Mac. We chose a higher-quality setting for printing color photos, producing slower times but better output quality (see below). A 4-by-6-inch photo printed at default settings on plain (letter-size) paper took about 16 seconds (or 3.75 ppm). The same photo on letter-size photo paper took 62 seconds (0.98 ppm). A letter-size, high-resolution photo printed on the Mac to glossy paper took about 2.5 minutes (a middling rate of 0.4 ppm). Scanning and copying speeds are a tad faster than average compared with other inkjet MFPs we’ve tested.

The Photosmart 7520’s output quality is among the best we've seen from an inkjet. Photos, printed using a high-quality setting, feature an elegantly cool color palette and excellent detail in even dark areas. Monochrome graphics lacked a distracting green or purple tinge. Text is sharp and dark at default settings, and nearly laser-like at best settings. Even draft-setting documents, which issue forth considerably faster, are more than legible.

Ink costs for the Photosmart 7520 are about average for a mainstream inkjet. The standard cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges cost $10 each and last for 300 pages (3.3 cents per page), while the standard black costs $12 and lasts for 250 pages, or 4.8 cents per page (cpp). That's just shy of 15 cents for a four-color page. You can reduce color ink costs significantly with the XL cartridges, which are $18 for 750 pages, or 2.4 cpp. The XL black offers only slight savings at $23 for 550 pages or 4.2 cpp. The photo black cartridge costs $10 for 130 photos (7.7 cents per photo), or $18 for 290 photos (6.2 cents per photo).

HP's Photosmart 7520 offers outstanding print quality and ease of use, with all the features most small or home office users need. It's definitely worth consideration--especially by photo mavens. Canon’s Pixma MX892 is a similarly straightforward and competent choice

HP Launches Imaging and Printing Offerings to Enhance Efficiency for Businesses of All Sizes "printers and copiers"

2012-09-19T14:43:00.002-07:00

HP today announced 15 new imaging and printing products, services and solutions with enhanced productivity tools, new security solutions and expanded mobility offerings to enable businesses of all sizes to capture, connect and communicate more securely and efficiently. The new offerings include: A new HP Officejet printer, four new HP LaserJet printers and an HP Scanjet providing small and medium businesses (SMB) and enterprise customers professional-quality documents and fast print speeds, along with the ability to extend the office beyond its physical location. Ten new and enhanced workflow solutions, applications and security offerings to increase efficiency, improve business processes and help businesses control and secure information-management processes. HP Digital Workflow Integration Services, an extension of HP Managed Print Services, which deliver powerful solution capabilities resulting in access to information by integrating back-end systems for real-time business-process optimization, and providing customers a single point of contact to manage the engagement. The HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One is priced at $399 and is expected to begin shipping in June. The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401n, M401dn and M401dw are priced $299, $399 and $499, respectively, and are expected to be available worldwide on June 1. The HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn and M425dw are priced at $499 and $529, respectively, and are expected to be available worldwide on June 1. The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525dn is priced at $1,799. The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525f is priced at $2,099. Both are expected to be available worldwide on June 1. The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color MFP M575dn starts at $2,299. The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color MFP M575f is priced at $2,699. Both are expected to be available worldwide June 1. The HP Scanjet Enterprise 7000 s2 is priced at $1,099 and is available worldwide immediately. HP solutions and services pricing and availability varies by company size and region. “HP is overhauling our entire line of MFPs and today begins an onslaught of intelligent new web-enabled, cloud-enabled and solutions-enabled printing devices that meet the evolving business needs of our customers,” said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president and general manager, LaserJet and Enterprise Solutions, HP.” By combining the strength of an innovative product portfolio, cloud capabilities, industry-leading management tools and a broad range of solutions, HP can meet the unique information management, workflow and printing needs of the smallest SMB up to the largest enterprise better than anyone else.” Improve flexibility with new printing and scanning products The HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One is the world’s first mobile all-in-one printer(1) and an ideal companion for business professionals who need a compact, durable solution for printing, scanning and copying while on the go. It features built-in wireless Bluetooth® for printing from select notebooks and smartphones, and a long-lasting lithium-ion battery that provides enough power to print up to 500 pages on a full charge. The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401 is HP’s new web-connected mono single-function laser printer, and the HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425 is the company’s first web-connected mono laser multifunction printer (MFP). Both feature advanced connectivity that meets the expanding needs of fast-paced SMB environments, including support for all HP ePrint(2) solutions with new wireless direct capability, and support for Apple™ AirPrint(3) and Google CloudPrint, which allow employees to easily print from their smartphone or tablet from virtually anywhere.(2) In addition, the 3.5-inch touchscreen control panel allows users to manage print functions and access business applications directly from the device. The high-quality color HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color MFP M575 and the black-and-white HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525 feature a larger 8-inch, full-color touchscreen with HP Quick Sets for one-touch workflows. HP Quick Sets include send-to options directly on the control panel and allow users to preview, edit and zoom images for accurate results. HP FutureSmart 2 firmware enables businesses to simplify software updates and centrally manage tasks across their entire fleet with HP Web Jetadmin. The MFPs also support HP ePrint,(2) Apple AirPrint(3) and Google CloudPrint. HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology automatically turns the printer off when not in use, resulting in reduced energy use.(4) HP printers are designed to work with Original HP supplies as a finely tuned print system that delivers high-quality text and true-to-life color documents with every page printed. Designed for optimal performance with minimal environmental impact, Original HP supplies offer superior reliability, which reduces the need to reprint, and many cartridges are made from recycled plastic. The HP Scanjet Enterprise 7000 s2 has a compact desktop design with HP Precision Feed and AccuPage technologies to offer flawless and efficient performance, while the ability to “Scan to Sharepoint” and “Scan to Cloud” extends its capabilities beyond the desktop. Manage information with HP Workflow SolutionsNew mobile printing solutions include HP ePrint Software,(5) which enables PC printing to HP ePrinters at home or at work, and to HP ePrint Public Print Locations (PPL) when workers are on the go. The new HP Printer Control app enables users to manage device settings and supplies, and print, copy and scan wirelessly to the new HP ePrint-enabled printers. HP ePrint App for Apple and BlackBerry® enhances and replaces the popular HP ePrint Home & Biz App to enable users to more easily print from a smartphone or tablet, and receive intelligent recommendations on where to send prints.(1) The Universal Email Address for HP ePrint PPLs allow HP’s large PPL network to publish and promote a single email address for mobile print jobs. Any end user connected to the internet with an email-capable device can send a print job to the email address and retrieve the print job at any of the PPLs. To simplify workflows, HP Capture and Route provides a cost-effective way to digitize information so customers can find and retrieve documents faster than ever before. The HP Capture and Route solution enables users to easily convert paper documents into a variety of digital formats—including Microsoft® Word .doc and .docx, JPG, PDF, RTF and TIF—making it one-button simple to route information where it is needed. HP and Kofax Communication Server is a centralized communications platform designed to ensure reliable exchange of business-critical messages among applications, devices and people. Additionally, customers can identify, track and log senders and recipients of incoming and outgoing email, SMS, MMS, voice and fax. To ease manageability of the printing infrastructure, HP Jetdirect 2700w USB Wireless Print Serverprovides high-speed wireless printing plus advanced enterprise-class security, enabling customers to place printers wherever needed, without wires,(6) while HP Web Jetadmin 10.3 provides enhanced performance, improved workflow management and additional device support for more control and ease of use. This fleet-management application is available at no additional cost, and is used for installing, configuring, troubleshooting and managing networked and PC-connected MFPs, printers and scanners. Improve peace of mind with HP Security SolutionsPrinting security is simplified with HP Imaging and Printing Security Center, an industry first in security management(7) that provides policy-based security for HP printing fleets, and now includes broader HP enterprise device support, enhanced fleet risk reporting, improved usability and HP Instant-On Security, which helps secure devices as soon as they are added to the network. The solution is now available for purchase through HP Managed Enterprise Solutions and HP Partner Document Solutions Specialists. In addition, HP Access Control Printing Solutions has newly added features, including server-less pull printing, which can lower costs; dual-factor authentication, which adds an additional level to safeguard; and the ability to send jobs via email, which increases productivity. Now HP Access Control Printing Solutions are even easier to purchase via an Express or Professional bundle or modularly, and they offer secure print authentication and job accounting designed to help provide secure access to printing devices and information. Pricing and availability(8) For more information on today’s announcements, please visitwww.hp.com/go/ppsinfluencersummit2012 HP’s premier client event, HP Discover, takes place June 4-7 in Las Vegas. About HP HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com. (1) Based on market research of comparable A4 mobile inkjet printers less than $500 as of September 2011. (2) Requires an internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any connected internet- and email-capable device. Requires HP Web Services Account Registration. Print times may vary. Some HP LaserJet printers may require a firmware upgrade. A list of supported documents and image types is available atwww.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. A list of additional solutions is available at www.hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions. (3) Supports the following devices running iOS 4.2 or later: iPad, iPad 2, iPhone (3GS or later), iPod touch (third generation or later). Works with HP AirPrint-enabled printers and requires the printer be connected to the same network as the iOS device. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the access point. (4) HP Auto-On/Auto-Off capabilities subject to printer and settings; may require a firmware upgrade. (5) Requires software installation, an internet or direct wireless connection, and HP Web Services Account Registration. Accounts can be created at www.hp.com/go/eprintercenter. Print times may vary. HP ePrint Software works with Microsoft Windows®, Windows XP, Windows Vista® 32-and 64-bit versions, Windows 7 32- and 64-bit versions, or Mac® OS X® 10.5 and 10.6. Software download is available at www.hp.com/go/eprintmobiledriver. Use of HP ePrint Software at HP ePrint Public Print Locations (PPLs) requires separately purchased wireless internet service. Availability and cost of printing varies by PPL. Wireless direct printing requires the printer to be wireless-enabled and in range of the PC. Some HP LaserJet printers may require a firmware upgrade. (6) Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. (7) Based on an HP assessment of printer manufacturer security offerings in market as of Nov. 1, 2011. (8) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. AirPrint, the AirPrint Logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or service. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including execution of cost reduction programs and restructuring and integration plans; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP's businesses; the development and transition of new products and services (and the enhancement of existing products and services) to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the protection of HP's intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the hiring and retention of key employees; expectations and assumptions relating to the execution and timing of cost reduction programs and restructuring and integration plans; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2012 and HP's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. © 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP today announced 15 new imaging and printing products, services and solutions with enhanced productivity tools, new security solutions and expanded mobility offerings to enable businesses of all sizes to capture, connect and communicate more securely and efficiently.
The new offerings include:

A new HP Officejet printer, four new HP LaserJet printers and an HP Scanjet providing small and medium businesses (SMB) and enterprise customers professional-quality documents and fast print speeds, along with the ability to extend the office beyond its physical location.
Ten new and enhanced workflow solutions, applications and security offerings to increase efficiency, improve business processes and help businesses control and secure information-management processes.
HP Digital Workflow Integration Services, an extension of HP Managed Print Services, which deliver powerful solution capabilities resulting in access to information by integrating back-end systems for real-time business-process optimization, and providing customers a single point of contact to manage the engagement.
The HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One is priced at $399 and is expected to begin shipping in June.
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401n, M401dn and M401dw are priced $299, $399 and $499, respectively, and are expected to be available worldwide on June 1.
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn and M425dw are priced at $499 and $529, respectively, and are expected to be available worldwide on June 1.
The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525dn is priced at $1,799. The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525f is priced at $2,099. Both are expected to be available worldwide on June 1.
The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color MFP M575dn starts at $2,299. The HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color MFP M575f is priced at $2,699. Both are expected to be available worldwide June 1.
The HP Scanjet Enterprise 7000 s2 is priced at $1,099 and is available worldwide immediately.
HP solutions and services pricing and availability varies by company size and region.

“HP is overhauling our entire line of MFPs and today begins an onslaught of intelligent new web-enabled, cloud-enabled and solutions-enabled printing devices that meet the evolving business needs of our customers,” said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president and general manager, LaserJet and Enterprise Solutions, HP.” By combining the strength of an innovative product portfolio, cloud capabilities, industry-leading management tools and a broad range of solutions, HP can meet the unique information management, workflow and printing needs of the smallest SMB up to the largest enterprise better than anyone else.”
Improve flexibility with new printing and scanning products The HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One is the world’s first mobile all-in-one printer(1) and an ideal companion for business professionals who need a compact, durable solution for printing, scanning and copying while on the go. It features built-in wireless Bluetooth® for printing from select notebooks and smartphones, and a long-lasting lithium-ion battery that provides enough power to print up to 500 pages on a full charge.
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401 is HP’s new web-connected mono single-function laser printer, and the HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425 is the company’s first web-connected mono laser multifunction printer (MFP). Both feature advanced connectivity that meets the expanding needs of fast-paced SMB environments, including support for all HP ePrint(2) solutions with new wireless direct capability, and support for Apple™ AirPrint(3) and Google CloudPrint, which allow employees to easily print from their smartphone or tablet from virtually anywhere.(2) In addition, the 3.5-inch touchscreen control panel allows users to manage print functions and access business applications directly from the device.
The high-quality color HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color MFP M575 and the black-and-white HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525 feature a larger 8-inch, full-color touchscreen with HP Quick Sets for one-touch workflows. HP Quick Sets include send-to options directly on the control panel and allow users to preview, edit and zoom images for accurate results. HP FutureSmart 2 firmware enables businesses to simplify software updates and centrally manage tasks across their entire fleet with HP Web Jetadmin. The MFPs also support HP ePrint,(2) Apple AirPrint(3) and Google CloudPrint. HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology automatically turns the printer off when not in use, resulting in reduced energy use.(4)
HP printers are designed to work with Original HP supplies as a finely tuned print system that delivers high-quality text and true-to-life color documents with every page printed. Designed for optimal performance with minimal environmental impact, Original HP supplies offer superior reliability, which reduces the need to reprint, and many cartridges are made from recycled plastic.
The HP Scanjet Enterprise 7000 s2 has a compact desktop design with HP Precision Feed and AccuPage technologies to offer flawless and efficient performance, while the ability to “Scan to Sharepoint” and “Scan to Cloud” extends its capabilities beyond the desktop.
Manage information with HP Workflow SolutionsNew mobile printing solutions include HP ePrint Software,(5) which enables PC printing to HP ePrinters at home or at work, and to HP ePrint Public Print Locations (PPL) when workers are on the go. The new HP Printer Control app enables users to manage device settings and supplies, and print, copy and scan wirelessly to the new HP ePrint-enabled printers. HP ePrint App for Apple and BlackBerry® enhances and replaces the popular HP ePrint Home & Biz App to enable users to more easily print from a smartphone or tablet, and receive intelligent recommendations on where to send prints.(1) The Universal Email Address for HP ePrint PPLs allow HP’s large PPL network to publish and promote a single email address for mobile print jobs. Any end user connected to the internet with an email-capable device can send a print job to the email address and retrieve the print job at any of the PPLs.
To simplify workflows, HP Capture and Route provides a cost-effective way to digitize information so customers can find and retrieve documents faster than ever before. The HP Capture and Route solution enables users to easily convert paper documents into a variety of digital formats—including Microsoft® Word .doc and .docx, JPG, PDF, RTF and TIF—making it one-button simple to route information where it is needed.
HP and Kofax Communication Server is a centralized communications platform designed to ensure reliable exchange of business-critical messages among applications, devices and people. Additionally, customers can identify, track and log senders and recipients of incoming and outgoing email, SMS, MMS, voice and fax.
To ease manageability of the printing infrastructure, HP Jetdirect 2700w USB Wireless Print Serverprovides high-speed wireless printing plus advanced enterprise-class security, enabling customers to place printers wherever needed, without wires,(6) while HP Web Jetadmin 10.3 provides enhanced performance, improved workflow management and additional device support for more control and ease of use. This fleet-management application is available at no additional cost, and is used for installing, configuring, troubleshooting and managing networked and PC-connected MFPs, printers and scanners.
Improve peace of mind with HP Security SolutionsPrinting security is simplified with HP Imaging and Printing Security Center, an industry first in security management(7) that provides policy-based security for HP printing fleets, and now includes broader HP enterprise device support, enhanced fleet risk reporting, improved usability and HP Instant-On Security, which helps secure devices as soon as they are added to the network. The solution is now available for purchase through HP Managed Enterprise Solutions and HP Partner Document Solutions Specialists.
In addition, HP Access Control Printing Solutions has newly added features, including server-less pull printing, which can lower costs; dual-factor authentication, which adds an additional level to safeguard; and the ability to send jobs via email, which increases productivity. Now HP Access Control Printing Solutions are even easier to purchase via an Express or Professional bundle or modularly, and they offer secure print authentication and job accounting designed to help provide secure access to printing devices and information.
Pricing and availability(8)
For more information on today’s announcements, please visitwww.hp.com/go/ppsinfluencersummit2012
HP’s premier client event, HP Discover, takes place June 4-7 in Las Vegas.
About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.
(1) Based on market research of comparable A4 mobile inkjet printers less than $500 as of September 2011.
(2) Requires an internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any connected internet- and email-capable device. Requires HP Web Services Account Registration. Print times may vary. Some HP LaserJet printers may require a firmware upgrade. A list of supported documents and image types is available atwww.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. A list of additional solutions is available at www.hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions.
(3) Supports the following devices running iOS 4.2 or later: iPad, iPad 2, iPhone (3GS or later), iPod touch (third generation or later). Works with HP AirPrint-enabled printers and requires the printer be connected to the same network as the iOS device. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the access point.
(4) HP Auto-On/Auto-Off capabilities subject to printer and settings; may require a firmware upgrade.
(5) Requires software installation, an internet or direct wireless connection, and HP Web Services Account Registration. Accounts can be created at www.hp.com/go/eprintercenter. Print times may vary. HP ePrint Software works with Microsoft Windows®, Windows XP, Windows Vista® 32-and 64-bit versions, Windows 7 32- and 64-bit versions, or Mac® OS X® 10.5 and 10.6. Software download is available at www.hp.com/go/eprintmobiledriver. Use of HP ePrint Software at HP ePrint Public Print Locations (PPLs) requires separately purchased wireless internet service. Availability and cost of printing varies by PPL. Wireless direct printing requires the printer to be wireless-enabled and in range of the PC. Some HP LaserJet printers may require a firmware upgrade.
(6) Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point.
(7) Based on an HP assessment of printer manufacturer security offerings in market as of Nov. 1, 2011.
(8) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.

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Epson Stylus printers

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Large format Epson Stylus Pro printers : Epson America, Inc. is introducing a new line of Epson Stylus Pro printers that will further expand the company’s industry-leading printing technology to a new and broader range of professional imaging markets. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 printers are specially engineered to exceed the expectations of CAD, GIS mapping, and corporate graphics professionals for applications such as high-resolution architectural plans, highly-precise engineering drawings, extremely detailed photographic GIS mapping, brilliant indoor signage, and more. Epson America is also announcing it has joined forces with Ricoh Americas Corporation to sell these Epson Stylus printers exclusively in North America .

Retail price of Epson Stylus printers

The combination of Epson’s latest advancements in commercial printing technology with Ricoh’s outstanding reputation and expertise in these markets will enable both companies to elevate the overall quality and range of Epson Stylus printers offerings in these markets that will be beneficial to customers in more ways than ever before. The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are currently available at a suggested retail price of $2,995 and $4,995, respectively.

Epson and Ricoh pioneer with Stylus Pro printers on graphics market
“The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 printers offer unprecedented accuracy, speed, precision, and extreme quality that has never been available to the CAD, GIS and corporate graphics markets,” said Reed Hecht, product manager, Epson America. “The advancements our engineers have made with our technology in conjunction with the exciting agreement we’ve entered with Ricoh Americas Corporation will really make this a win-win for the industry and especially for our customers.”

Ricoh expands its wide format LED products with Epson Stylus printers
“This new line of Epson Stylus printers builds on the strength of Ricoh’s exceptional wide format LED products and will provide choices that support a variety of customers,” said Michael Hunter, director, product marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “We value the high quality of Epson products and believe by adding these printers to our product portfolio, we are providing solutions that exceed what is currently available on the market.”

Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta inks for Stylus printers
The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and Epson Stylus Pro 9700 (44-inch) incorporate the company’s latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. The extreme precision, speed and image quality achieved by MicroPiezo TFP print heads and the benefits of Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta Inks position these Epson Stylus printers to deliver a level of printing technology unprecedented within the engineering scientific and display signage markets.

New generation of Epson Stylus printers incorporate MicroPiezo TFP print head

Epson’s advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head is capable of producing extremely precise text and line-art, along with brilliant photographic quality prints, at speeds almost twice as fast as the previous generation Epson Stylus printers. This advanced print head combined with a four-color Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta pigment-based ink with dual black technology produces prints with brilliant color, accuracy, and true archival capability. Line-art precision and overall image quality and color accuracy are further elevated through the advancements of AccuPhoto HD screening technology.

Printing Processes

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"I’m a printer" can mean many different things, depending on a particular process. This list should help define the major ones and guide business people in their choice for the perfect vendor:

Offset Lithography the most common printing process today the workhorse! It offsets ink from metal plates to a rubber blanket (cylinder) to the paper. Almost every commercial printer does offset printing.
Engraving think "fine stationery." Produces the sharpest image of all. Image feels indented (run your fingers over the back side of the sheet). Most law firms still use engraving.
Thermography raised printing, less expensive than engraving. Uses special powder that’s adhered to any color ink. Mainly used for stationery products.
Reprographics general term covering copying and duplicating. Think in-house copying departments and copy or quick-printing shops. They take your originals and make duplicates of them.
Digital Printing the newest printing process and the least understood! Includes all processes that use digital imaging to create printed pieces. Doesn’t use film. (Think desktop to the digital press.) For short-run, fast-turnaround jobs. Limitations include color, paper choices, and quality. But not for long -- the technology is exploding!
Letterpress the original process founded by Gutenberg in 1440. "Relief" printing (like rubber stamps, images on the plate are higher than the surface). Fine letterpress is being done by fewer and fewer printers.
Screen a.k.a. silk-screening. Ink is forced through a screen following a stencil pattern. Used for ring binders, t shirts, bumper stickers, billboards.
Bonus types of printing
- Flexography special type of printing for packaging products. The plates used are flexible. Products include cardboard boxes, grocery bags, gift wrap, and can and bottle labels.
- Gravure prints directly from cylinder to paper. Used when printing for millions of impressions think magazines, newspapers, and direct mail catalogs.
So when you’re looking for a printer, make sure you know he or she can deliver what you need. Printing is complicated stuff the more you ask, the better your printed results should be!

A public speaker and an author, Rajat Rauth is to eliminate the misconceptions between consumers and the printing industry.

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