Introducing the new bizhub C368, bizhub C308 and bizhub C258

Is your workforce becoming more mobile? Do you need to be able to print and scan on the go?

Our new bizhub C368/C308/C258 A3 colour multifunction printers are a flexible and cost effective way to keep your workforce connected.

Whether you’re at your desk or standing near the printer, you can effortlessly print and scan to the bizhub C368/C308/C258 multi-function printers using innovative technology by Konica Minolta.

These and other features help you work smarter and more efficiently.  

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Chinese invention of Paper

Since the invention of writing, people had been trying to come up with something easier to write on than papyrus or parchment, and also something easier  and cheaper to make. But it took 3000 years to come up with paper! Paper was invented around 100 BC in China. In 105 AD, under the Han Dynasty emperor Ho-Ti, a government official in China named Ts'ai Lun was the first to start a paper-making industry.

Lun seems to have made his paper by mixing finely chopped mulberry bark and hemp rags with water, mashing it flat, and then pressing out the water and letting it dry in the sun. He may have based his idea on bark cloth, which was very common in China and also made from mulberry bark. Ts'ai Lun's paper was a big success, and began to be used all over China. With paper available, Buddhist monks in China began to work on ways of mass-producing prayers. By 650 ADthey were block-printing prayers.

Even after people in China began to use paper, it took another thousand years before people were using paper all over Eurasia. By the 400s AD, people in India were also making paper. With the expansion of the Islamic Empire into Pakistan about 700 AD, people in the Abbasid Caliphate also began to use paper. For the traders of the Silk Road, paper had a big advantage: it absorbed ink, so you couldn't erase it. That made forgery harder. At first they bought their paper from China, Central Asia, and India. But by 800 AD Islamic manufacturers were making their own paper. As paper reached West Asia, people began to make it into books, instead of the scrolls that people used in China and India. That plan spread eastward, and by about 1000 AD, people were making books even in China and India. To go with the new book format, printers in China invented movable wooden type.

Europeans were still using parchment, or buying paper at high prices from Silk Road traders. But that soon changed. By 1250 AD, paper-making technology reached Italy, and the Italians made good paper and sold it all over Europe. In 1338, French monks began to make their own paper. Europeans used water wheels to power paper mills, so they could make paper more cheaply. By the 1350s, Europeans were selling paper to people in North Africa and Mamluk Egypt and West Asia.

By 1411 - nearly a millennium and a half after it was invented - people in Germany began to produce their own rag paper. Once they had learned to make paper, they became more interested in also learning about Chinese printing, and a man called Gutenberg produced the first printed Bible in 1453. (This rag paper was still much more expensive than modern paper, which is made from wood with chemicals added).

By this time, people in the country of the Aztecs (modern Mexico) had also, independently, invented paper. Their paper was made out of agarve plant fibers, and people used it to make books.

Meanwhile, in China people were using paper in more and more different ways. They were using paper for kites, and even for toilet paper!

Authour: KE Carr

Source: www.quatr.us

Docusoft provides a range of printers, scanners, ink cartridges, toner, printer paper, copiers, office supplies,routers and softwares available to buy online in Australia.
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3D Printed Footwear: How 3D Printing is Changing Racetracks and Runways

Practical or extravagant, perfectly fitting or perfectly outstanding, 3D printing has been pushing the limits of personalized footwear over the last several years. Creating a one-of-a-kind, wearable product has become easier than ever, and 3D printed shoes are already being used on racetracks and runways around the globe.

Creating shoes with the perfect fit:

In need of a better-fitting shoe size? 3D printing can do the trick. 3D modeler Frederik Bussels from Belgian design studio Pixel Depot took pictures of a foot and turned these photos into a 3D model using Autodesk’s 123D Catch application (click here to learn how to turn photos into 3D models yourself). He then shaped a 3D shoe model to wrap perfectly around the foot.

Once the 3D shoe model was complete, the only thing left to do was print it. Frederik chose a rubber-like material, which is produced by a powder-based 3D printing technology. i.materialise then printed the perfectly fitting shoes that will make each step as comfortable as possible.

Shoe design by Frederik Bussels

Printing perfect insoles:

In addition to printing an actual shoe, having perfectly fitting insoles might even be more important for people who depend on the perfect fit: athletes. RSPrintdoes exactly this: they created the world’s first dynamic 3D printed insoles, customized to truly support every move of an individual. To achieve this, first a high-detail dynamic scan of the foot is taken.

RSPrint

A trained specialist then analyzes the footprint to see the exact locations and directions in which the foot needs extra support. Based on the specialist’s analysis, a model is generated, which is then 3D printed.RSPrint

This technology is not just a mere fantasy of the future, but it is actually currently in use by athletes. World record holder Paula Radcliffe (current women’s world record holder in the marathon with a time of 2:15:25) says:

I use the [3D printed] insoles in training to prevent over-stressing my body during workouts. Since my injury, I am now more cautious than ever to make sure my feet are well taken care of so that I can reach my new running goals of the London Marathon. Without the support of RS Scan and the insoles, I would not have been able to recover back to this point post-operation and also probably not be able to continue my career as long as I did on my foot!

– Paula Radcliffe

RSPrint

Printing designs that stand out:

3D printing also allows for extravagant designs and experimental forms. It provides shoe designers with new freedom and new possibilities. Earl Stewart’s “098 XYZ Shoe” is a good example of hybridization between 3D printing technology and traditional shoe making: the bottom part is printed, while the top part is made out of leather and added manually. It illustrates how the most advanced processes of fabrication can be integrated with (and contribute to the revival of) well-established crafts.

098 XYZ Shoe by Earl Stewart

Shoe designer Katrien Herdewyn, who has a background in electrical engineering, material sciences and nanotechnology, decided to blur the line between these fields and started experimenting with 3D printing in her shoe designs as well. She teamed up with Frederik Bussels to create a stunning pair of high heels that were printed by i.materialise.

Shoe design by Katrien Herdewyn and Frederik Bussels

With my background in engineering, I try and combine new technologies with traditional craftsmanship. I believe this is where the future lies. 3D printing offers so many possibilities; you can do anything you can imagine. But when it comes to shoes, a designer always has to take into account that you have to be able to wear and walk in the shoe. I want to design shoes that are high tech and high fashion at the same time.

– Katrien Herdewyn

Shoe design by Katrien Herdewyn and Frederik Bussels

By Fabian

Courtsey: i.materialise.com

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5 reasons why you need a printer

With technological advancement, the mobile and wireless lifestyles continue to improve. There was a time when homes had miles of wire connecting a variety of devices, including printers and computers. And printers have never had a good reputation. Big office printers get paper jams and home printers have a reputation running out of ink after just a few printing projects.

But just as the printer sector became nearly obsolete for homes, drastic changes in technology were made for printers and the reasons we use them. Yes, you may still use them to simply print a report for school, but with the power to print detailed graphics and photos that today's printers have, and the improvements to cloud and wireless printing, there are now more reasons than ever to have a printer in your home. 

Printing Photos
With the enhancement of photo and video cameras, especially on mobile devices, you can now capture every moment and nearly every second of every important aspect of your life. You are no longer limited to the number of memories you can capture, so why should you be limited in how you save those memories? Wireless all-in-one inkjet printers have the power and capability to print clear, crisp photos that exhibit amazing color and contrast. These multifunction printers excel in printing photos up to 8 x 10 inches, and 4 x 6 photos look just as good as if you had them developed at the local drugstore.

Mobile Access
Mobile phones and tablets are in every corner of our lives. You see them at business meetings, you use them on the couch while watching TV and even when you travel. Because they are such a big part of everyday life, manufacturers of wireless inkjet printers are now making their printers compatible with mobile devices. You can print directly from your mobile phone or tablet by connecting wirelessly or via Bluetooth. You can print photos, spreadsheets and documents directly from your handheld device.

Working from Home & Business in the Cloud
Many businesses are now asking their employees to work from home. Initially, sending information such as documents, spreadsheets and presentations was limited to email. Then, you could open the file and print it from your computer. Now, Google and many printer manufacturers have paired to make it extremely easy to print your work files. Many wireless printers are now Google Cloud ready, and you can use the intuitive touchscreen to navigate through the menus and print anything you need when you work from home.

Boarding Passes
Whether you travel a lot for work or just like to take vacations, checking in at the airport requires you to show up hours before your flight actually leaves to wait in line. While many airlines accept boarding passes on your mobile phone, some still require good old paper printouts. If you have a printer, you won't have to wait in the long lines, especially during those holiday rushes. Just print your boarding pass at home and go directly through security.

Shipping Labels
In my line of work, testing and researching products, many of the items I review need to be returned to the manufacturer. Printing a shipping label directly from my printer is easier than carrying the huge box into the store. Plus, places like UPS and FedEx let you schedule pickups as long as you already have the shipping label printed and on the package. Hopefully, you never find yourself in the ironic situation of needing to print a label to return a broken printer.

Looking at the direction wireless printing technology is heading, I don't know where we will be in even 10 years. There are still reasons to own a printer, especially if you do business from home or are a photographer and love taking pictures with your mobile phone. So don't throw away your printer just yet, unless you are looking to upgrade to something that can handle more intense tasks.

Courtsey: www.toptenreviews.com

By: Alex Jenkins

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A3 Multifunction Copier Printer

Your business, like most others, would always be seeking new ways to manage your printing, improve print quality, reduce costs and make staff more productive.  Today, the office A3 multifunction Copier printer scanner is not just any other machine in your office but is an integral part of your business.  So do you need a versatile A3 multifunction copier printer scanner device to copy, print, scan and fax efficiently, economically and conveniently?

Breakthrough research and innovation across Konica Minolta research labs has combined to produce the new Bizhub range - the most awarded line of A4 and A3 multifunction copiers, printers & scanners with best in class print quality, 6 bit printing (colour prints with superior gradation and skin tones), true 1200x1200 dpi for fine lines and text, superior and fast scanning with advanced dual scanning in single pass, scan to PDF, word, excel and powerpoint - all of these and more combine to give you an extremely reliable and best in class A4 and A3 multifunction Copier printer scanner.

Highlight of our new design is the large colour touch-screen customisable control panel (with flick-drag ability of the latest hand held tablet devices) making usage  quick and easy, including thumbnail preview of documents.  This user interface with its elegant design is universally credited for making our A4 and A3 multifunction printer copier scanner the most attractive, well designed and the easiest to use in the market. (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vASKw9SCsJA)

Call us to discover the benefits of Konica Minolta A4 and A3 multifunction printer copier scanner devices, how they deliver consistently superior print quality and reliability compared to any other multi function device in the market and how they cut your printing costs.  

We have a model for every need.  Konica Minolta’s range of A4 and A3 multifunction printer copier scanners is the most comprehensive in the industry with a model to suit every need or budget.  Our range has been awarded BLI’s prestigious “Line of the Year” for two years in a row for their reliability, consistent print quality and a host of other innovative features.

In both high-impact colour and cost-effective B&W, you can copy, print, fax and scan documents to multiple locations. You’ll also have powerful fax, finishing and paper capacity options that let you design a right-size solution for your workflow – making the Konica Minolta bizhub A4 and A3 multifunction Copier printer scanner device a central document resource that grows with your business.

Features

• Large colour touch-screen control panel with animated assistance.
• Superb print quality - 6 bit printing, exclusive Konica Minolta technology, superb colour, vivid halftones, detailed fine-line drawings and razor-sharp text.
• Banner printing
• Powerful processor – class leading built-in Emperon™ processor for quickest printing
• Powerful RAM and hard drive – class leading RAM and hard drive for most efficient and quickest printing
• PCL6 and PS3 emulation, ICC Profile support and a built-in hard drive.
• Fast scanning to multiple destinations.   fastest in class scan speed, Scan-to-Email, FTP, SMB, HDD/User Box, and network TWAIN flexibility, Scan-to-WebDAV and Scan-to-USB Memory capabilities, Compact PDF
• New animated operating instructions allow easy and more efficient user-operation. Simple icons, colour thumbnails, customizable shortcut keys, tilt-swivel design to provide Section 508 compliance for all employees.
• 360° styling looks terrific from any angle. Compact footprint, sleek cabinet colour and all-around access with cables kept out of sight to preserve its clean lines.
• InfoLine status display. The bizhub A4 and A3 multifunction printer copier scanner devices feature a unique InfoLine display that tracks the flow of information in and out – showing you operating status at a glance, even from across the room.
• Open API Design. The bizhub A4 and A3 multifunction Copier printer scanner is also designed for seamless interface with third-party software – including Sharepoint, print management, cost control and networking software.
• Enhanced security protection.
• Biometric Authentication Option.

Powerful PageScope™ software.   For web-based monitoring and network control, integrated IP addressing and security, enterprise-system integration, personal document management, printing from the Internet and more.
The cost economics of the A4 and A3 multifunction printer copier scanner all-in-one devices is now far superior to that of the stand alone devices. As a result separate devices for copying, scanning, printing or faxing do not make business sense any more.
We help in providing you the best printing solution with Konica Minolta’s suite of products and services, be they the A4 and A3 multifunction Copier printer scanners, stand alone printers, production printers, and software solutions to integrate these devices to the rest of your office IT infrastructure.
Call us today and let us show you a more efficient and cost effective way of copying printing and scanning with Konica Minolta’s award winning A4 and A3 multifunction printer copier scanner devices, serviced directly by Konica Minolta.

Copier Printer Scanner

The need for affordable and efficient printing solutions triggered the innovative minds and the results are there to see. Highly innovative and tech-enabled printers, scanners or even the better of two the copier printer scanner is now available in the market. However, the best part is the “easy- to-use” feature in most of these products. 

With growing economy and rising prices, the look out for a printing device that is worth every penny has raised manifolds. Today, printing device is not just a machine but it is an integral part of any business.

Separate devices for scanning or printing is no more a concern as copier printer scanner i.e. all-in-one devices are ruling the roost in the printing solutions market. High resolution clarity and output speed are two of the most essential characteristics of our range of copier printer scanners. We help you rekindle that kid-instinct to check for how it works and provide minute details about its features and applications.

Our one-stop printing devices and services are totally unmatched and are apt for your business.  Docusoft helps in providing you the best printing solution with its array of printing devices such as copier printer, production printers, wide format printers and more. Different segments of our printing products ensure that whatever be your requirements, big office work or for home solutions, we have solutions for all.

Great durability and cost effective copier printer has tremendously cut short any chances of exceeding the timeline, especially when the business world moves need you to move fast and quick.

Docusoft helps you in investing in a printing device that is sure to save money and most importantly, your time.

A COPIER PRINTER AT DOCUSOFT

To support your printing needs…

Any business organisation or an office requires many things in order to work more efficiently. To work without any trouble all the equipment must be well organised and should work correctly. At docusoft one will always have a solution for their business problems as it provides several devices like the multifunction devices, standalone devices, copier printers, laser printers, scanners and also fax machines etc that make your work much easier. Purchasing any product say a MFD, copier printers or any thing from docusoft solutions, a customer get immense satisfaction with respect to the product perfomance.

If one needs a reliable Multifunctional copier printer scanner device, they can simply knock the door of docusoft to get a better deal. One can make a choice that suits the needs among the number of options available. A number of devices like the scanner copier printer are available which are designed and are developed to meet all the needs of a consumer.

Why a copier printer device?

A copier printer is nothing but the device that copies the data or the document at a place in the system and then gets it printed as an output. These are pretty essential in any company where the copies of documents are produced.

•  There are several multifunctional copier printer scanner devices available in the market to make work more colorful and quickly done.
•  Color copier printers, laser copier printer, wireless printers and many others similar deivces are even available at docusoft that can be used both at home and offices.
•  A copier printer alone can be used to print banners, A0, 1, 2, 3and 4 sheets thus finds both commercial as well as personal use.
•  The can provide monochromatic or multichromatic outputs depending upon the type of toners, inks and catridges used.
•  These all in one printer can do multiple tasks at a time. These multifunction copier printer scanner devices offer greater resolution when compared to the standalone models which perform only a single task.
•  Printing tasks from a copier printer is often of a good quality. They do complete the work at a greater speed. The print quality of the text data remains clear and sharp thereby offering a professional look.
•  As the task of printing is first assigned on the system, the communication of the PC and the copier printer should work properly to get a proper output. These generally come as multifunctional devices and so they can be used to meet the non stop challenges offered in the business world today.
•  Copier printer devices in general come with an onsite warranty that can be helpful to resolve any malfunctioning in the device.

At docusoft one can get a perfect solution for all their printing problems. Along with copier printers one can also get laser printers, printers for scanning and copying, and also several multi function printer devices. So if one desires to get a unique solution for all their printing problems they can reach us at http://www.docusoft.com.au/.