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mobility
the go for workflow integration.
With more consumer technology
being used in business, there is also rising
demand for printing from smartphones and
tablet devices. However, Jones said that
resellers need serious expertise to be able
to tap into this market.
“Many enterprises are now developing
MDM – a mobile device management
policy. MDM may place restrictions on
employees printing from smartphones,
because it might not comply with an
enterprise-wide security policy. Few
businesses are going to be implementing
cloud printing in an enterprise without first
talking to the IT department as well as the
management information system team,”
he said.
“There’s a myth that agile working can
disrupt colleague collaboration. However,
using the right technology will ensure
employees can share ideas and work easily.
It is clear that agile working is building
momentum in businesses of all sizes and
so now is the time for resellers to capitalise
on this considerable opportunity,” he
added.
Struggle to provide technology
According to Canon’s Office Insights
report, 30% of European office employees
are now working remotely. “However,
organisations across Europe still struggle
to provide technology that enables them
to work flexibly on the move,” said Anil
Jagpal, European Marketing Manager for
i-SENSYS at Canon Europe.
Canon recently launched two
mobile-ready i-SENSYS black-and-white
multifunction printers, the MF6140dn
and MF6180dw, which bring a variety of
mobile working features into this category,
including support for Apple AirPrint and
Google Cloud Print, as well as the updated
Canon Mobile Printing app and the new
Canon Mobile Scanning for Business app.
The Canon Mobile Scanning for
Business app supports its i-SENSYS,
imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER
ADVANCE ranges. The free app allows
users to scan documents directly to
their mobile devices and to the cloud;
send via email; or modify scan settings
such as resolution, file format or colour
mode. Users can also manage scanned
documents saved on their mobile devices
through the app, with the flexibility to
change the files’ location or further process
the scans for printing or sharing via other
Employees
are now
taking their
offices
with them
wherever
they go and
being able
to print
documents
from mobile
devices
without a
printer driver
saves time...
apps installed on the device.
A new version of the Canon Mobile
Printing app for iOS features a new
data conversion service, which ensures
documents are printed in the correct layout
every time. The app corrects potential
corruptions to the format or layout of a
document during the printing process by
converting them in the cloud, rather than
relying on a rendering mechanism installed
on the mobile device itself.
In addition to the mobile app updates,
Canon has added support for MEAP-
enabled i-SENSYS printers to its Google
Cloud Print for MEAP app, making them
suitable for mobile working.
“Our new i-SENSYS MFPs and mobile
apps help organisations to close this
gap and create a workforce that remains
productive inside and outside the office,”
said Jagpal.
New level of functionality
“Employees are now taking their offices
with them wherever they go, and being
able to print documents from mobile
devices without a printer driver saves time,
is highly convenient and results in more
efficient and effective communications,”
said Jeremy Spencer, Marketing Director of
Toshiba TEC UK Imaging Systems.
Toshiba has further enhanced its
e-BRIDGE Print & Capture Lite application
and recently announced that its
e-STUDIO2550CSE and 5055CSE series
MFPs are now able to support Apple’s
AirPrint wireless printing software.
The recently launched e-BRIDGE
Print & Capture Lite is an Android-based
application that allows users to utilise
Toshiba TEC e-STUDIO MFPs to print and
scan from their mobile devices. Individuals
can use MFPs on their network, pick from
a list of those most recently used, or select
an MFP by scanning the displayed QR
code. It also supports cloud-based data
storage such as Dropbox, Google Drive
and SkyDrive, allowing information to be
uploaded into the cloud and retrieved as
and when required.
“Our e-BRIDGE Print & Capture
application offers a new level of
functionality and flexibility to users of
Android-based smartphones and tablets.
Apple AirPrint compatibility now means
that owners of iPads and iPhones can
enjoy an equally beneficial experience,”
he added.
MPS beyond print
Xerox recently introduced a suite of new
tools and services within its MPS offering
including the Xerox Mobile Print Solution.
The Xerox Mobile Print Solution offers
secure printing via the Xerox Mobile
Print app. Users can print from their
desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile devices and
smartphones. Additional enhancements
include locating public printers using GPS
and maps; integrated cloud printing with
a customer’s active directory and with
Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino
email servers; secure card reader and
Follow You Print solutions for a unified
end user experience; as well as web page
printing, media selection and support for
large scale global deployment models.
“Work is no longer a physical place.
It happens anytime, anywhere, causing
both challenges and opportunities. Our
next generation of managed print services
helps clients take control of information
while managing everyday concerns
such as productivity, mobility, security
and sustainability,” said Mike Feldman,
President, Large Enterprise Operations,
Xerox.
,
,
,
*Research conducted online in
January 2013 amongst corporate
IT decision makers.
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Print goes mobile
Brother’s latest addition to its portable printer range,
the PJ-673, is powered by rechargeable batteries
connected via AC or vehicle power kits, and can print
A4 documents from tablets, smartphones and laptops
through a wireless connection.
Designed to work seamlessly with mobile and portable
devices, the PJ-673 offers wireless and USB connectivity. Compact
and lightweight, the 480g machine prints using direct thermal
printing technology, so no ink, toner or
ribbons are needed.
