Pitney Bowes Office Systems Introduces Mid-Volume Digital Copier/Printer Solutions for Corporate Workgroups.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2001 DL460 and DL550 Help Consolidate Hardware and Lower Costs Pitney Bowes  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . Office Systems today introduced two new solutions for decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. corporate workgroups, the DL460 and DL550 digital copier/printers. At 45 and 55 copy/page-per-minute speeds respectively, the DL460 and DL550 are mid-volume, 600 dpi black-and-white digital gateways designed to reduce workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. bottlenecks and increase productivity in multi-user environments. Positioned as central communications hubs for corporate workgroups, the DL460 and DL550 are digital solutions that consolidate hardware, lower costs and increase the efficiency of entire workgroups. Both models may be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: to support digital printing, desktop faxing and network scanning capabilities in addition to a wide range of accessories that provide advanced walk-up copying and finishing features. "The DL460 and DL550 represent the next generation in the growing line of Pitney Bowes digital multifunction solutions. They bring a new level of consistency to the entire DL Series product line," commented Nathaniel Gifford, vice president, Marketing and Product Development for Pitney Bowes Office Systems. "Our best of breed product selection strategy dictates we source only the best solutions available. The DL460 and DL550 meet our stringent criteria and complete Pitney Bowes Office Systems' digital product family. We now have comprehensive solutions at every critical speed and volume point from 25 to 75 cpm/ppm, all offering consistent features and user interfaces." The primary differentiators between the two units are speed and volume requirements. The DL460 is ideal for cost-conscious customers with lower monthly impression volumes of up to 200,000 pages per month. The DL550 offers an incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged. Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost. 10-cpm/ppm boost in speed, and is more appropriate for larger workgroups processing up to 350,000 pages per month. Modular in design, the base units can be configured with a wide range of accessories to meet specific customer applications. Chris Dewart, vice president of Commercial Sales, believes such versatility is critical. "Our field customers have told us that modularity is an absolute requirement in meeting their needs. The ability to build a unique solution around a proven base engine makes Pitney Bowes solutions flexible and more affordable for our customers." Indeed, the DL460 and DL550 take the concept of modularity to new heights. The DL460 and DL550 may be configured with a 100-sheet Electronic Document Handler A software routine that performs a particular task. It often refers to a routine that "handles" an exception of some kind, such as an error, but it can refer to mainstream processes as well. The term is typically used in operating systems and other system software. , multiple paper handling and/or duplexing options, and one of four output options with a range of finishing modes and capacities. Benefits to users include the availability of up to six different paper size/orientations in the unit at all times, minimal paper reloading Reloading A term lenders commonly use to refer to the habits of borrowers taking out loans to repay the balance on other loans. Often reloading is done to take advantage of lower interest rates offered by other loans, and potential tax benefits. chores and the ability to complete in-house those jobs requiring advanced finishing. Productivity enhancing features are enabled by the DL460/DL550's expandable memory capabilities that store scanned documents in digital form. A Reserve Job function allows users to scan up to five copy jobs into memory, and then let the machine run unattended. This feature saves several hours per week for users who previously may have spent 15 - 30 minutes at the copier running multiple jobs. Its Scan Once/Print Many technology reduces feeding jams, and lets users retrieve originals immediately so they may return to other tasks. The DL460/DL550 can also reorder re·or·der v. re·or·dered, re·or·der·ing, re·or·ders v.tr. 1. To order (the same goods) again. 2. To straighten out or put in order again. 3. To rearrange. v. stored pages in memory and output documents as paginated booklets--one of the most popular applications in today's desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, environment. For corporate decision-makers and purchasing professionals who want the added convenience and cost savings realized by bringing complex print jobs in-house, having a copier/printer with robust finishing features is essential. Both the DL460 and DL550 may be configured with output options that meet customers' simple collating and stapling sta·pling n. The fastening together of two tissues with a staple or staples. stapling the use of staples as surgical sutures and fixation. needs, or execute sophisticated hole punching See UDP hole punching. , saddle-stitching and folding capabilities. In situations where the DL460/DL550 is utilized as a shared network printer, employees may utilize the Mailbin Finisher to select a specific bin for print job destinations, avoiding misplaced mis·place tr.v. mis·placed, mis·plac·ing, mis·plac·es 1. a. To put into a wrong place: misplace punctuation in a sentence. b. or lost documents. "For the DL460/DL550, we offer two print controllers that meet our customers' demanding criteria for network printing applications. Both are fully functional, meaning they drive the DL460/DL550 at their rated machine speeds, and completely support every document and image manipulation feature," continued Gifford. "We recognize the importance of seamless network integration and full functionality. Our service and support network is fully trained to ensure our customers get the most value out of their investment in Pitney Bowes digital technology." Both controllers enable printing over the most popular Windows and Macintosh network environments and operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , including Windows 2000. The Connex Print Controller will support Pitney Bowes' FaxConnex and ScanConnex utilities that enable the DL460/DL550 to serve as fast and flexible shared network scanners and PC faxes. A Fiery Print Controller is specifically designed for customers who regularly print complex Adobe PostScript The de facto standard page description language (PDL) in the graphics arts industry as well as in commercial printing. Developed by Adobe, many printers and most imagesetters support PostScript by having a built-in PostScript interpreter. 3 files. About Pitney Bowes Office Systems Pitney Bowes Office Systems offers direct nationwide service and 24/7 customer support. Pitney Bowes' equipment uptime exceeds 98% and service response time averages four hours. Service technicians are professionals with an average tenure of eight years, and service managers have an average of 16. It is mandatory for every technician See PC technician and software technician. to attend and update their training for two weeks every year. The DL460 and DL550 are available directly from Pitney Bowes Office Systems' national network of sales offices by calling (800) 290-7860. The company also works with customers to create flexible payment schedules and/or leasing agreements. For more information and specifications of the complete Pitney Bowes Office Systems digital multifunction, analog copier and facsimile product lines, customers may log on to www.pitneybowes.com. Pitney Bowes Office Systems offers high performance, leading-edge analog and digital copier/printer and facsimile systems for the corporate market through a coast-to-coast direct sales/service organization. All products are supported by the company's Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. Pitney Bowes Office Systems is the recipient of the "Digital Imaging System of the Year" from Buyers Laboratory Inc Buyers Laboratory Inc is a company which provides information on the imaging industry. It was founded in 1961 by the late Arthur Kallet, the co-founder and 20-year head of Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports magazine (BLI is not affiliated with Consumers Union). ., and has received the 2000 "Editors Choice Award" from Better Buys for Business. |
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