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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2009  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has strengthened its position as the leader in digital black-and-white production printing with the introduction of the Xerox Nuvera™ 200 and 288 MX Perfecting Production Systems. These MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) products - that print checks, rebate coupons and financial forms - extend the Xerox Nuvera platform to 10 products.

Also, the company launched new finishing options for the entire Xerox Nuvera line and enhancements to the Xerox Nuvera EA family.

"Last year, Xerox led the worldwide high-end black-and-white market with more than 70 percent of all production-class cut-sheet shipments, and is well positioned to sustain a leadership position by continuing to enhance its Nuvera portfolio," said Riley McNulty, research manager, IDC Production and Large Format Printing Service¹.

Xerox Nuvera MX fleet offers cost-effective transactional printing
The Xerox Nuvera 200/288 MX Perfecting Production systems print at 200 and 288 images per minute, respectively, and deliver consistent, durable and secure transactional documents with high-caliber 4800 x 600 dpi image resolution. Xerox MICR technology enables reliable encoding for consistent scanning and reading by high-speed magnetic readers/sorters - required by the industry when processing printed negotiable documents.

Both systems use tandem architecture, meaning two print engines are designed and managed as one. A benefit of this design is "pass through programming" - this keeps the system running even if one of the engines needs service, providing maximum productivity and uptime. continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 02, 2009  -- Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) 700 Digital Color Press is significantly expanding print volume and revenue for thousands of global print providers in its first year on the market. Profitable applications include photo books, brochures, direct mail pieces, catalogs, calendars and postcards.

Revenue-producing successes with the Xerox 700 include:

• Commercial print provider generates new business - Coast Litho (C.L. Printing, Inc.), based in Oakland, Calif., produces short-run proofs for graphic designers, variable data postcards, full-color restaurant menus and custom artist exhibit brochures. The Xerox 700 has brought in new customers and driven digital revenue from previous offset-only customers.
• Photo print shop jumps into digital printing - photo specialty products are the fastest growing application for Harold's Photo Centers, Inc., a retail chain with eight locations in South Dakota and Iowa. They produce about 500,000 greeting cards annually, including 100,000 graduation cards in 2008.

  "When film processing began to decline, we jumped into digital printing with both feet - and the Xerox 700 is making it work for us," said Bob Hanson, president, Harold's Photo Centers, Inc. continue reading...

• Printer produces direct mail pieces with double-digit response rates - Ink Well Cleveland produced full-color, variable data marketing pieces for a local pizza shop, including appetizing photos and a coupon. The piece generated a 13 percent response rate and six other pizza franchises have signed up for similar direct mail campaigns, bringing in new business for Ink Well Cleveland.
• Marketing and technology agency to generate high-end marketing collateral - U.K.-based Magnet Harlequin selected the Xerox 700 to provide its globally recognized, brand name clients fast turnaround, high image quality and spot color accuracy. The press will be used to create high-end marketing collateral and documents, many of which will be personalized.
• Textbook publisher drives down overhead - Croatia-based Dvogled d.o.o. produces customized teachers' packs with transparencies quickly, cost effectively and in the exact quantity required. One job for 60,000 transparencies was turned around in four days. When produced on offset, there were significant costs for set-up, warehousing, and replacing outdated materials, resulting in a much higher cost per packs.

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 25, 2009  -- An office copier may seem harmless enough, but today's printing devices are sophisticated systems that are as much at risk of being hacked as networked computers and servers. Each time a document is copied, printed, scanned or faxed, an image is left behind on the system's hard drive. Without proper security measures, confidential information can easily be stolen.

To help ensure security standards are consistent across the printing industry, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) collaborated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and other hardware vendors to create the Hardcopy Device and System Security Working Group.

The efforts of the Working Group include development of the "2600 Profile," which outlines a general set of requirements vendors must follow for building secure devices. For example, the profile requires that proper authentication and authorization of users is performed before allowing access, and that the device keeps a security audit log of all activity. It also provides Common Criteria laboratories with a checklist for evaluating printer and MFP security.

Xerox's ColorQube™ 9200 Series MFP is currently undergoing certification using the 2600 profile, and is the first product expected to be certified.

"Many manufacturers claim their products are secure, but we take every measure to provide concrete assurance that our products protect data as it's printed, copied and shared," said Larry Kovnat, product security manager, Xerox Corporation. "This profile makes it easier for IT departments to identify which products will best meet their security requirements." continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2009  -- Using Xerox Corporation's (NYSE:XRX) digital color technology, Specialist Printing & Direct Mail is creating customized pieces that help clients communicate directly with customers, not only by name but through buying habits and preferences.

The San Diego-based company recently installed a Xerox iGen4™ Press to drive production of full-color, personalized newsletters, postcards and financial documents for national real estate agencies, financial institutions and a variety of local clients.

"A company's direct mail needs to be recognized in the mailbox - the pieces have to be eye catching and relevant to stay out of the trash," said Jay Pardo, vice president, Specialist Printing & Direct Mail. "Personalization increases response by targeting a consumer's buying patterns and interests. Digital printing can make their mail speak to them." continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 17, 2009  -- In the market for a new printer or multifunction printer (MFP) that provides outstanding image quality, performance, reliability and overall value? Don't just take the vendor's word for it. In the first half of 2009, Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) multitude of office printing products earned 101 awards and accolades from top research firms, technology publications and industry analysts.

The Phaser™ line of desktop printers and MFPs received 23 honors so far this year for both color and black-and-white products. The awards include: continue reading...

• The Phaser 3635MFP: recognized with an "Editor's Choice Award" from Better Buys for Business and included in their "Black-and-White Printer Multifunctional Guide."
• The ;Phaser 7500DN: received an "Editor's Choice" designation from PC Magazine, earning 4.5 out of 5 stars.
• The ;Phaser 6128MFP: honored with a 2009 "Pick" award from Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI), in the category of Outstanding Personal Color Multifunction Printer.

PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 05, 2009  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced the Xerox DocuMate™ 742, a high quality production sheetfed scanner that scans documents at 50 ppm (simplex) and 100 ipm (duplex) and includes a 100-page capacity Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). It has the ability to scan a wide range of mixed document sizes (up to A3 / 11" x 17") and supports long document scanning up to 38" (965 mm) making it an effective way to index a large volume of mixed documents, such as medical forms or real estate contracts.

"The DocuMate 742 is well-equipped for use in a wide range of business applications, even in high-speed, volume-oriented environments," said John Capurso, vice president of marketing for Visioneer, Xerox's authorized trademark licensee. "It's fast; scanning color at the same rapid rate it processes black and white. It's versatile, capable of handling mixed-sized documents and offering a straight path for plastic cards, drivers' licenses, and thick stock documents. The DocuMate 742 is an exceptional value, offering high-quality, production-level scanning to meet a wide range of business needs."

Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection is built into the DocuMate 742 so a page will never be skipped due to a misfeed or a stapled document going through the scanner. Small items such as plastic cards and large documents can easily be stacked in the ADF and instantly scanned to Searchable PDF or most document management software programs such as Xerox DocuShare, Microsoft SharePoint, and many more. continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 03 Aug. 2009 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) digital production color devices account for more than 50 percent of the total worldwide page volume1 - and now print providers have another option for their digital printing needs with the launch of the Xerox DocuColor® 7002/8002 Digital Presses.

Consistent high image quality and maximum productivity are powerful benefits of these new digital presses - ideal for producing promotional materials, collateral, direct marketing and photo publishing applications. Key features to the DocuColor 7002/8002 presses include:

The in-line spectrophotometer and ACQS are now standard with every press and are compatible with all digital front ends, including EFI, Creo® and the Xerox FreeFlow® Print Server. The choice of servers, low gloss toner and full ACQS capabilities make the DocuColor 7002/8002 the strongest product offering in its class. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., 20 July 2009 -- Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) ColorQube™ 9200 Series multifunction printer (MFP) received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) for its innovative pricing structure, ease of use and environmental benefits. The honor marks the third industry award bestowed on the world's first high-speed solid ink MFP since it was launched in May.

The independent testing lab called out Xerox's Hybrid Color Pricing Plans, which can reduce color page costs by up to 62 percent compared to traditional color laser MFPs - without compromising quality. With these new plans, customers pay only for the amount of color used on any given page, and pages with logos or color highlights cost the same as a black-and-white page.

Managers from a wide range of businesses report that the unique pricing structure lets them keep more print jobs in-house, increasing productivity and use of color while reducing costs. School officials at St. Augustine College, the only bilingual institution of higher education in the Midwest, now incorporate color into most of their documents and have been able to internally manage more print jobs. Life Services Network, a nonprofit network of adult care providers in Illinois, has also been able to increase their in-house printing without increasing costs.

"The Xerox ColorQube saves us both time and money. We use our MFP to create 30-page reports on customer satisfaction surveys, something we do quite frequently. This MFP allows us to quickly compile our reports, with fantastic color graphics, without having to ever leave the building," said Scott Parker, director of marketing and communications at Life Services Network. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., 13 July 2009 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is pumping up productivity for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with a new black-and-white multifunction printer (MFP), loaded with high-end features not commonly found on an entry-level MFP.

The Xerox WorkCentre™ 5230 multifunction printer is designed to support busy work environments that not only need to print, copy, scan and fax, but also require more advanced functionality. The MFP prints and copies at speeds up to 30 pages per minute and has a paper capacity of up to 5,100 sheets to quickly tackle office print jobs. Using the finishing options makes it easy to handle complex tasks like booklet making and hole-punching.

"The new WorkCentre 5230 proves that offices can get a lot more from an MFP than just prints and copies," said Rick Dastin, president, Global Products Delivery Group, Xerox Corporation. "This device is full of enterprise-level features to simplify work and give SMBs the productivity and efficiency they need, while maximizing their printer technology return on investment." continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., June 16, 2009  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is helping small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) stretch their technology budgets by introducing two new, affordable multifunction printers (MFP) packed with advanced features.

Starting at $449, the Xerox WorkCentre™ 3210 and WorkCentre 3220 black-and-white multifunction printers combine printing, copying, scanning and faxing into one compact device without sacrificing performance. These MFPs print at speeds up to 24 pages per minute (ppm) and 30 ppm, respectively, offer 1200 x 1200 dpi image quality, and a paper capacity of up to 500 sheets to quickly and easily tackle office print jobs.

"Small businesses typically operate on small budgets, especially when it comes to technology investments," said Rick Dastin, president, Global Product Delivery Group, Xerox Corporation. "These new MFPs have a great mix of features that deliver high performance and 'big-budget' technology to SMBs working on a shoestring."

The WorkCentre 3210 and WorkCentre 3220 keep busy offices productive with: continue reading...

• Scan directly to or print from a USB memory drive - ideal for employees of SMBs on the go.
• High capacity print cartridges to minimize interruptions and keep costs down.
• Simple and straightforward set-up, allowing users to connect directly via USB or over a standard network.
• A 360 MHz processor and 128 MB of memory, providing a fast, reliable, stand-alone machine.