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Konica Minolta simplifies print management with PaperCut Hive
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched its cloud-native, fully embedded print management software, PaperCut Hive, which is aimed at businesses that need a secure and flexible printing solution to track, control and enable print, copy and scan. PaperCut Hive enables secure printing from any device, be it a desktop PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Documents can be securely sent to any device from the office, home or any other location to be produced on-site, only once the owner has authenticated. “PaperCut Hive removes the complexity that has crept into printing infrastructure as a result of new ways of working, an array of new print capable devices, multiple operating systems and many different device manufacturers,” said Phillip John, category manager – office at Konica Minolta. “These all contribute to making what should be a simple task into a challenge for both the person wanting to print and those managing the process.”
The highest level of security is ensured using Find-me Print and Edge Mesh that securely ‘holds’ print jobs until they are collected from the printer by the authenticated owner. This zero-trust approach protects data before, during and after the document is sent to a device. Furthermore, optional watermarking and digital signatures can be appended to ensure every job can be traced back to its origin. In addition to removing complexity, adding flexibility, and strengthening security, PaperCut Hive’s serverless approach saves time and money, by removing the need to manage complex infrastructure. It also enables eco-friendly policies to be introduced that promote responsible and sustainable printing that optimises production to reduce paper and toner/ink wastage. “Print management should not be a one-size- fits-all approach and Konica Minolta is committed to providing its customers with choices that meet their specific requirements, whether that be an on- premise or cloud-native solution,” added Phillip.
Philip John category manager Konica Minolta
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Brother UK aims to drive further MPS growth for partners with colour laser launch
integrate, including Secure Print+, Kofax and YSoft. “This launch marks an important milestone for Brother as we expand our print solutions offering to suit the needs of the modern office,” said Greig Millar, general manager – sales, services and solutions at Brother UK. “We know this is vital for MPS partners that are catering for businesses with the highest print volume requirements. They can now specify Brother for all their customers’ printing needs, rather than choosing models from a mix of vendors. “These workhorse A4 models also prove to be a strong and cost-effective alternative to the heavyweight A3 professional printers on the market. Each device delivers a high-quality colour output and comes with high yield in-box toners and a range of accessories, including additional paper trays, tower trays, mailboxes and staple finishers. All four models feature colour touchscreen LCD, USB 2.0 wired network connectivity, print speeds of up to 40ppm and automatic 2-sided print. The HL-L9430CDN and MFC-L9630CDN print up to 28ipm and have 9,000page black and 6,500page colour in-box toners. The HL-L9470CDN and MFC- L9670CDN print up to 40ipm and have 12,000page black and 9,000page colour in-box toners.
Brother UK has launched its first flagship professional, 40ppm, workgroup A4 colour laser range as it looks to close the gap on competitors with office workgroup and mid-range class models. The new devices have been designed to extend the business’s managed print services (MPS) offering, which will now enable reseller partners to specify Brother printers for customers with the highest print volume requirements. Customers purchasing the new models on an MPS agreement will benefit from automated toner deliveries, extended warranties of up to three years, streamlined workflows, usage tracking and access to top-of-the-range security solutions. The range of four devices, which are built with market-leading durability and print speed, capacity and quality, are designed to produce a highly competitive cost-per-page, making them a more cost-effective option for businesses looking for the best quality A4 print solution. Built to offer convenience and reliability for large office spaces, each model comes equipped with the Brother Solutions Interface, which provides users with access to a range of security, document and print management solutions that are easy to
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