Software & Apps
The cloud is buzzing
There are many buzz words that can be considered overused in business today. Some of which would include “value added,” “best of breed,” “synergy,” and even “solutions.” However, prepare yourself for the proliferation of the term “cloud.” Between Microsoft’s “To the cloud” campaign and Apple’s soon to be launched “iCloud,” it isn’t going away anytime…
Read MoreSo what’s next in the cloud…iCloud
We already have a multitude of apps that allow Multifunctional Devices (MFD’s) and printers to integrate seamlessly into your current cloud-based programs. Google has been a heavy hitter in this area with items such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Cloud Print Integration. It seems right that Apple will need to take a stab at this…
Read MoreMobile Apps for Document Management
You’re sitting in the airport about to head off to a week-long vacation when you realize that you’ve forgotten to approve a sales contract for a product that needs to ship to a customer this week. You have no laptop (because, let’s be real… you’re about to go on vacation!), and without your electronic stamp…
Read MoreWireless printing from your mobile device
Wireless printing from your iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, or just about any other mobile device is now possible through EFI’s solution PrintMe Connect and Ricoh/ Savin’s HotSpot Printing. Now, if you have employees traveling between offices, they can easily print to Canon or Savin MFPs on the go and without wires or drivers.
Read MoreUse those widgets
As previous blogs have noted, there are many configuration options out there for your Ricoh/Savin device. Ricoh’s line of apps for their Java “App2Me” (www.app2me.com) platform contain some really interesting and usable options for the typical end user. Obtaining most of these apps is a simple task and most install within minutes after reading the…
Read MoreIt is my turn to drive – driverless printing reality
The need for driverless printing is becoming a reality in many offices. We have already blogged about similar technologies that require add-ons however many MFD’s (multifunctional devices) and printers have options built into them that allow driverless job submission within the LAN. This is a great option for offices with mobile users or guests that…
Read MoreSimplify meter readings with DocuLife Line by Advance
What’s in it for you? As a customer of Advance, we provide one of our software products for free with your MFPs and Laser Printers. We work with our clients to closely monitor the network printers and copiers using a tool called DocuLife Line, a software package designed to automatically send in meter readings. In…
Read MorePrinting is a snap with Google Cloud Print
How many times have you been working with your mobile device and needed to print a document to your local printer? Have you found yourself out of the office but would still like the option to send a document to a printer offsite? These have not always been options but with the rapid enhancements in technology you are now able to do so with cloud based applications such as Google Cloud Print.
Read MorePrinting to MFPs in a Mac World
MFP (multifunctional printer) network printing and scanning options for your Mac have come very far over the years. While the Mac platform has always been regarded as the pinnacle for graphic design, print/scan options for many MFP’s were lacking in comparison to the PC world. Over the past 10 years, Mac has made drastic improvements within its OS and along with that, software for your MFP to allow better print and scan integration.
Read MoreiPad / iPhone Printing Solutions
Once again, Mac was on the forefront of injecting another piece of life-changing technology into the market. The iPad and iPhone are changing the ways that users access information not to mention the frequency. While most information is accessed in a digital formal, virtually every document is reproduced in a hard copy format at some…
Read More