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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2009  -- Solidifying its lead in managed print services (MPS), Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced Enterprise Print Services (EPS), the first offering to help companies better manage documents across their global print infrastructure - from the office to the in-house print center to the virtual workplace.

Xerox EPS reduces the cost of printing, sharing and updating everything from a home worker's 50-page proposal to full-color brochures in a marketing department. Extending Xerox's MPS offering to give companies a complete view of worldwide print operations, EPS ensures all document output meets budget targets, security policies, and environmental sustainability objectives.

"By expanding MPS beyond the office walls, organizations have total control over company-wide print spend," said Ken Weilerstein, vice president, research at Gartner, Inc. "This is significant because internal and external print shop costs can often exceed office printing spend, so optimizing across all print environments will uncover even more sources of cost savings."

Xerox makes it easy for companies to identify new opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiency across the entire print network by adding the following capabilities to its MPS portfolio: continue reading...

• Support for home and virtual printing: Employees working from home or remote locations benefit from the same support system offered in the office. Xerox monitors off-site devices and reaches out via phone, e-mail or Web-based support sessions to provide technical assistance. Universal print drivers give mobile workers easy access to print output devices when working in corporate offices.
• Print routing to save money, paper and time: Based on an analysis of employee work habits, Xerox helps companies set up guidelines that direct documents to the most appropriate device, based on specific requirements such as cost, turnaround time and location. For example, when employees go to print, they receive a message such as: "Print to a different printer nearby to save $20."
• Use the in-house print center more effectively: To better manage costs in the production print environment, EPS allows employees to send more complex printing requests to their internal print provider right from the desktop. Employees are presented with choices for binding and stapling and can preview the final document, eliminating the extra steps typically taken to prepare files and deliver them to the print center.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 29 Oct. 2009 -- Architectural, engineering and construction companies, manufacturing firms and commercial print shops have an affordable new option for their black-and-white technical documents. Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) Wide Format 6604™ and 6605™ Solutions mark the eighth and ninth wide format products the company has unveiled in the last two years.

The compact new systems integrate 600 x 600 dpi copying, scanning and printing with an easy-to-use interface to ensure crisp, accurate image quality on jobs such as emergency services maps, electrical wiring diagrams or construction plans. An on-board color scanner allows for hard copy documents to be scanned to electronic files or can copy existing prints of varying sizes, including the most common wide-format size drawings, E and A0 documents.

The 6604 and 6605 Solutions can produce up to four and five D or A1 size images per minute, respectively. Users can select a two-roll paper option for greater printing capacity. The 15-inch color touch screen and intuitive user interface make them easy to operate, even for users that don't have familiarity with wide format printers.

"What sets these products apart are the simple graphical user interface, high-quality output and modular approach, which make it easy for customers to add features and capacity as needs change," said Tim Greene, director of wide-format and jetting technologies at InfoTrends, a leading market research and consulting firm in the digital imaging and document solutions industry. continue reading...

Oct. 20, 2009  -- Xerox has been working hard to ensure our product line is compatible with the new Mac operating system, Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, launched in August and Microsoft’s recently introduced Windows 7. The majority of Xerox printing products currently support both platforms and print drivers are available at www.xerox.com/drivers. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 06, 2009  -- High-quality color is no longer off limits to budget-conscious small businesses and workgroups with the introduction of Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) Phaser™ 6140 color laser printer.

Priced at $399, the Phaser 6140 produces vivid color documents by pairing 600x600x4 dpi image resolution with Xerox's Emulsion Aggregate High Gloss (EA-HG) toner, which provides crisp text and uniform color. A variety of tools such as Adobe® PostScript® 3™, PANTONE® color-approved simulations and Xerox color-correction technology are also included to help manage color and ensure professional-looking color prints.

"A small budget shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice making a big impression," said Rick Dastin, president, Global Product Delivery Group, Xerox Corporation. "The Phaser 6140 delivers show-stopping color and performance at an affordable price."

With a paper capacity of 250 sheets and fast print speeds of 19 pages per minute (ppm) in color and 21 ppm in black and white, the Phaser 6140 helps small offices produce high-quality color documents quickly and reliably. The printer's compact design is ideal for businesses with limited space. continue reading...

CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2009  -- Digital print systems and software from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and XMPie®- a Xerox business unit - took home more than 20 awards at Print 09, the year's largest graphic communications event.

The companies garnered a total of eight honors in the annual "Must See 'ems" award program. In addition, Xerox earned 13 Gold Ink awards for excellence in digital printing technology in commercial print and graphic arts environments.

"Must See 'ems" award wins
The "Must See 'ems" awards, sponsored by PrintCom Consulting Group, are given to the most unique, innovative and compelling products and services on display at Print 09. Products and services are recognized based on an independent evaluation of competitive offerings. The awards are selected by a panel of print industry consultants and non-vendor related program participants. Xerox and XMPie winning products are: continue reading...

• Xerox Automated Packaging Solution powered by Stora Enso Gallop™ (Worth-A-Look) - the fully-automated digital system, driven by the industry-leading Xerox iGen4™ Press prints at 110 pages per minute and is uniquely positioned to fill the needs of the packaging market with the largest sheet size (14.33" x 22.5") of any digital color press.
• Xerox iGen4 Press (Encore Must See 'ems) - a large sheet productivity license and EX Color Server powered by Fiery, both unveiled after the press debuted last year, are on display at the show.
• ;Xerox DocuColor™ 7002/8002 Digital Presses (Worth-A-Look) - announced in August, these systems print at 80 ppm and feature proprietary low-gloss toner that produces a smooth, matte finish for offset-quality prints. An in-line spectrophotometer, driving Xerox's Automated Color Quality Suite, enables quicker setup, better color stability and matching, and increased productivity.
• Xerox 700 Digital Color Press (Encore Worth-A-Look) - the system is significantly expanding print volume and revenue for thousands of global print providers in its first year on the market.
• Xerox 1300™ Continuous Feed Printing System (Must See 'ems) - print providers competing in the high-speed, high-volume black-and-white market can now use the systems to print on light-weight media for jobs traditionally reserved for offset presses or heavy-weight media typically only used with cut-sheet systems.
• Xerox Nuvera™ 288 EA Perfecting Production System with enhanced book finishing options (Must See 'ems) - leading the industry in image quality, speed and productivity, the Xerox Nuvera 288 EA Perfecting Production System paired with Lasermax Roll Systems DocuSheeter NV-R, CEM DocuCutt, C.P. Bourg Book Factory and Cover Driven Workflow is an end-to-end system ideal for the short-run digital publishing industry.
• Xerox 490/980™ Color Continuous Feed Printing System (Worth-A-Look) - uses non-contact flash fusing technology to fuse images to the paper. In addition, the Xerox 490 uses breakthrough toner technology allowing for more precise image quality on prints requiring highly-detailed graphics, such as barcodes, photos and halftones.
• XMPie's uStore 3.5 (Encore Worth-A-Look) - the Web-to-print software allows print providers and marketing communications firms to host e-commerce enabled stores where end-users can log-on and create personalized marketing materials or e-mail campaigns on-demand.

CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2009  -- Think what's in the package is more important than what's on it? Not necessarily. As retailers increasingly look for new ways to catch the eyes of consumers, customized packaging is the next wave in marketing and it's driven by a technology solution from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX).

The company today unveiled the Xerox Automated Packaging Solution powered by Stora Enso Gallop™. The automated digital system can print a variety of personalized packages - from golf ball boxes and chewing gum wrappers to folding cartons used by retailers - in multiple languages. The packaging system can quickly switch from one job to the next, providing the flexibility needed in today's global and rapidly changing marketplace. Xerox intends to seek FDA approval of its solution to accommodate food packaging.

According to industry consultancy Pira International, the worldwide digital printing market for packaging and labels is expected to reach $6.75 billion by 2014.

"This solution is so unique in that it pushes open the door of possibilities for packaging print providers - and their customers," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "Providers can now answer the industry's demand for highly-customized packaging options - quickly and efficiently."

The in-line process means maximum productivity for packagers. For example, blank packaging boards are placed in the feeder and end up in the output stacker completely printed, coated and die cut - ready for folding and gluing. Print providers can produce customized, variable data on each package cost effectively with minimal operator intervention. The solution is ideal for retailers looking to test prototype products with a variety of different packaging.

Fueled by Xerox's iGen4™ press printing at 110 pages per minute, the solution is uniquely positioned to fill the needs of the packaging market with the largest sheet size (14.33" x 22.5") of any digital color press. It also offers the broadest array of in-line finishing options and the widest range of substrate latitude - including up to 18 pt. packaging board. continue reading...

CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2009  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is making print "personal" at Print 09, unveiling a lineup of digital systems that drive production of a range of lucrative print jobs, from personalized golf ball boxes to high-end customized sales brochures and credit card statements that include tailored offers.

At Xerox's 28,000 square foot booth (No. 1100), graphic communications professionals can learn from industry experts during one-on-one consulting sessions, preview the latest in packaging technology and check out the newest digital breakthroughs including a Xerox continuous feed solution that maintains the impact of full-color printing with the economics of black-and-white.

"We know it's been a challenging year, but we also know the print industry is ready for recovery and preparing for new opportunities," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "As the production color market share leader, Xerox is taking full advantage of Print 09, bringing the technology and workflow, industry expertise and business development tools our customers need to overcome the challenges of real business today. Looking to the future, our commitment to research and development remains strong as we continue to bring new solutions to the market - keeping print providers on the leading edge."

Show attendees have much to choose from including lunch seminars, one-on-one consulting sessions with an industry analyst, or conversation stations to see results-generating customer applications printed live on the show floor - all aimed at helping print providers grow their businesses. For those who can't be in Chicago, Xerox has opened registration to its Virtual Print 09 at www.xerox.com/print09. From the Web site, visitors can see demos, watch presentations and download expert advice about how to drive business in today's environment. continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2009  -- Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) new Continuous Feed 4-over-1 Solution maintains the impact of full-color with the economics of black-and-white in a high-speed system built for production print jobs.

It combines the power of the Xerox 490™ Color Continuous Feed Printer with the monochrome Xerox 650™Continuous Feed Printer and is designed for transpromotional applications - documents that provide transactional and promotional information based on the recipients' previous purchase habits.

The solution provides an affordable transition into color for traditional black-and-white bills and statements. Users benefit from adding full-color marketing messages on one side and from the lower cost of printing content - like terms and conditions and activity details - in black-and-white.

Based on InfoTrends research, 95 percent of consumers open and read the bills and statements they receive in the mail. These same consumers spend an average of two to three minutes reviewing each statement, and 20 percent of them spend five minutes or more. With this level of attention, transaction documents represent a valuable customer touch point.¹

A leading financial services company will install and test the Xerox Continuous Feed 4-over-1 Solution later this year. A limited global product launch is slated for early 2010.

"This latest breakthrough provides the right blend of color, speed and image quality to help transform costly, routine communications into high-impact promotional documents," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "It reinforces Xerox's commitment to invest in and deliver continuous feed innovations to the marketplace." continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 09, 2009  -- Digital color printing remains a bright spot for the graphic communications industry as demonstrated by Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) iGen4™ press owners around the globe reporting increased revenues and enthusiastic customers.

Xerox is an industry leader in high-end production printing in the U.S., with its Xerox iGen3™ and iGen4 presses garnering nearly 50 percent market share in the first half of this year. IDC, a leading industry research firm, tracked production color devices in the $300,000 and higher segment.¹

Digital printing will continue to grow at an aggressive pace, according to industry consultancy Pira International. In 2007, the global digital printing market was valued at $68 billion and is expected to double again by 2012 when it will account for more than 21 percent of the total market value of the print industry.

Success stories
Equipped with nine Xerox iGen4 presses Bowne, the global leader in shareholder and marketing communications, produces millions of customized and personalized reports, enrollment kits, booklets and 1:1 marketing pieces monthly. In the space of a few months, the digital color presses have boosted both profits and customer satisfaction.

"Since the iGen4 presses rolled onto our production room floor we've been receiving very positive feedback from our customers," said Jack Egan, managing director, Bowne Marketing Communications. "We pride ourselves on quick turnaround and outstanding image quality - and the iGen4 press has delivered on both fronts." continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 08, 2009 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) will soon add the world's most productive cut-sheet digital color press to its industry-leading portfolio.

The Xerox iGen4™ 220 Perfecting Press features two Xerox iGen4 110 Presses running in tandem. By integrating the Xerox iGen4 110 engines in-line, the system can print 220 impressions per minute and approach a monthly print volume of up to seven million impressions.

"Our customers told us turnaround time, productivity and labor costs are their major challenges," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "We listened and built this press to convert those challenges into opportunities."

The high-speed system delivers twice the speed and productivity with a single operator, saving time and labor. It has a smaller footprint and is more compact than two iGen4 110 presses sitting side-by-side. It also allows users to maximize their finishing equipment because one finishing device can be used to support two print engines.

Customers can leverage their existing technology investment by upgrading an installed iGen4 110 press driven by Xerox's FreeFlow™ Print Server to an iGen4 220 Perfecting Press. This allows customers to take on high-volume digital color print jobs today, then double productivity early next year when the perfecting press is ready for installation. continue reading...