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Brother UK unveils new range of pocket-sized A4 printers
Brother UK has launched a new series of pocket-sized mobile A4 printers to help resellers boost productivity for businesses with people operating on-the-move and in the field. The new PJ800 series includes five compact models – PJ-822, PJ-823, PJ-862, PJ-863 and PJ-883 – which are the smallest A4 portable thermal printers in the UK market. These will support channel partners targeting opportunities in the field sales and services, delivery and logistics, and the blue light emergency services. Field operators use mobile print devices to instantly create documents on-site, from contracts and invoices to medical prescriptions and gas safety certificates, which will help them to save time by not needing to follow up by email or post out physical documents. The launch replaces the PJ700 series and marks the first evolution of Brother’s Pocket Jet range in seven years. Brother is the only major brand to manufacture portable A4 printers. The new series delivers faster print speeds of up to 13.5 pages per minute, as well as an enhanced battery performance that can print 600 pages from just one charge. Users can quickly send print requests from any device for fast, accurate printing via the latest connectivity options – USB Type C, Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi – and Brother’s iPrint & Scan app, which is compatible with Windows, Android and Apple smartphones. The printers use direct thermal technology, rather than ink, which removes the need to change cartridges on the move, meaning the
only consumable required is the paper. The image quality of up to 300dpi ensures the machines also meet the high standards required in many industries, such as healthcare. “Users operating in the field need fast and reliable print devices with a range of connectivity options to efficiently carry out routine signature collection and information sharing,” said Aaron Hopkinson, product manager at Brother UK. “This new PJ800 range provides resellers with new, market- leading options to help customers maximise the productivity of workers on the move. “Faster print speeds and improved connectivity make it easier for users to produce documents as and when they’re needed, which will help them to avoid added admin at a later date. “We understand that many of the sectors that need these solutions are heavily regulated, and quality printing on the spot ensures that errors and poor legibility from hand-written documents are removed. Ultimately, the new PJ800 series is a great tool to help businesses boost efficiency, professionalism and customer service in field operations.” The mobile printers are rated IP54 when equipped with a roll case, meaning they can withstand tough environments in all weathers. Additionally, the printer is tested to withstand drops of up to 1.2 metres. The models, which are compatible with the ZPL 2 command language to support growing demand for label printing, also come with a three-year warranty as standard.
Brother PJ-883
Aaron Hopkinson product manager Brother UK
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Konica Minolta launches AccurioPrint 850i and 950i series
A new line-up of toner monochrome machines has been unveiled by Konica Minolta to help empower customers to rethink efficiencies in inplant print rooms and commercial print environments. The AccurioPrint 850i and 950i offer simple operability and high-quality performance, while providing full integration with cloud services and workflows. Increasingly, customers demand maximum efficiencies and highly automated, efficient systems, as well as the latest security technology to ensure a reliably safe user environment. Konica Minolta’s AccurioPrint
850i and 950i Series provide all this and more, according to the company. The two models – printing at up to 85 pages and 95 pages per minute respectively (up to 48 A3 pages per/m) – offer outstanding print stability thanks to multiple improvements to basic functionality. The i-Series offers advanced digital connectivity, enabling printing anytime from anywhere, plus powerful finishing functions. The Konica Minolta AccurioPrint 850i/950i is the highest-end model of the bizhub i-Series, keeping the Minerva engine
AccurioPrint 950i
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