Posts Tagged ‘Software Enhancements’
Whether you’re talking iPhones or MFPs – it’s all about the apps
MFPs, like mobile phones, now have open platforms, enabling users to add apps to perform valuable tasks, beyond just simple printing and scanning.
Read MoreTaming the document management beast
Document management can seem overwhelming. Workflow, archival, retrieval – it’s a daunting task that can strike fear in the hearts of IT folks, CFOs and end users. It’s similar to Sloth from the Goonies. Terrifying…until you get to know him. Then, you just can’t live without the loveable lug. At least that’s what Chunk felt…
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreScanning to Email with your MFP? Gmail users beware…
Before your company considers making the leap to Gmail, don’t forget about the digital copier in your office that you may rely on to directly email paper documents as PDF, TIFF or JPEG files. Gmail requires the use of SSL over SMTP, and your machine, depending on its brand and age, might not have that ability. Simply put, SSL provides a higher level of data security, when communicating with the SMTP (mail) server, when compared to a standard protocol like POP3.
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 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.
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