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The California Office of State Publishing (OSP) opened a new Digital Print Center last week, consolidating its digital printing and inserting equipment into a 40,000-square-foot facility in Sacramento. The new center became necessary, according to State Printer Geoff Brandt, because of a new $63 million, five-year contract that is bringing in a lot of digital work. The new Digital Print Center will now house the in-plant’s Kodak NexPress 2100 digital color pres, two Océ Variostream 7650 printers, two new Danka 150s and three high-speed Pitney Bowes and Böwe Bell + Howell inserters. Watch for a full story on OSP in the October issue

“We have to be in a green marketing mode,” proclaims Tom Tozier, manager of Imaging Services at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Students, he says, now expect environmental friendliness from the vendors they use. And since his retail copy center—The CU Ink Spot—relies on their business, Tozier has taken steps to emphasize his in-plant’s green focus. The copy center was repainted with environmentally friendly (green) paint. The shop uses only recycled paper. And most importantly, the in-plant recently replaced two Xerox printers with a pair of Océ VarioPrint 2110s, which are reportedly more environmentally friendly than other major brands. “They use

When the University of Mississippi was picked to host the first U.S. Presidential Debate, school officials knew exactly where to turn for the printing of media kits, programs and invitations. They went immediately to their in-plant. “Our administration recognized and recommended the use of our facilities because of their confidence in us to produce the highest quality printed piece within the timetables demanded,” notes Tony Seaman, director of Printing and Graphic Services. “This was certainly an honor for us to be thought of so highly.” The Oxford, Miss.-based in-plant used its new Kodak NexPress 2100 Plus to print many of these pieces, employing

CHICAGO—09/29/08—The Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop) announced today that acclaimed MVP NFL quarterback and broadcaster Joe Theismann and HP’s Executive Vice President, Imaging and Printing, Vyomesh “VJ” Joshi will appear at Dscoop4, the organization’s 2009 Annual Conference, taking place February 19 – 21 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This year is the most important and critical year for HP Indigo owners to join the Dscoop community and conference. The economy is uncertain, marketing budgets are in decline going into 2009 and competition is tougher than ever. This years Dscoop conference is focused on helping you navigate during uncertain times

The third annual INTERQUEST Digital Printing in Government Forum is set to take place on Wednesday, November 5 at the Omni Shoreham in Washington D.C. Last year’s event drew about 150 attendees from more than 40 agencies and printing companies serving the government market. This year, INTERQUEST will present the results from a new study “Digital Printing in the Government: Market Analysis & Forecast (2008-2012),” which will be published in November. The study is based on an in-depth survey of government in-plant, CRD and data center operations. It analyzes market trends, issues, applications, and opportunities. The event will feature two customer panels, along with

IPMA President Debbie Pavletich and In-Plant Graphics Editor Bob Neubauer will facilitate a special breakfast session at Graph Expo. Titled “Digital Printing through the Eyes of an In-Plant Printer,” it will take place Tuesday, October 28, from 8:30-10 a.m. The topics have now been selected:  • How to Cost Justify a Digital Press: Xerox will show how to calculate ROI and savings versus outsourcing the work, as well as  discuss digital vs. offset break-even points and the volumes best suited to a digital press. • How to Market Digital Printing to Customers: Ricoh will show how to get customers excited about the possibilities so

To bolster its distribution capabilities, Ricoh plans to acquire Ikon Office Solutions, the only remaining large, independent, U.S. distributor of printers, copiers and MFPs. This follows the June acquisition of Danka Office Imaging Co. by Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA. The $1.617 billion Ricoh/Ikon deal, ambitiously targeted to close during the fourth quarter of 2008, has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, though it still requires approval of shareholders and North American and European antitrust authorities. Ricoh Americas Corp., a wholly owned U.S. distribution subsidiary of Tokyo-based Ricoh Co., Ltd., will facilitate the acquisition by merging its own subsidiary, Keystone

EAST HAMPTON, NY—August 27, 2008)—Take three days and become a student again. “Profit University. . .Knowledge is Profit” is this year’s theme for the 2008 annual DICE (Digital Imaging Customer Exchange) Conference Oct. 9-11 in Las Vegas. Topics cover strategic planning, self promotion, mining data, improving sales efforts, managing operations and much more. Interact and learn from expert industry “faculty.” Keynote speakers are Bill Wagner, CEO and Co-Founder, Accord Management Systems, Inc. and Joe Truncale, President & CEO, NAPL. Pre-conference workshops hosted by industry leaders are offered on October 9th: • Strategic Planning - Kate Dunn, President, Digital Innovations Group

In late June, Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA completed its acquisition of Danka Office Imaging, strengthening its distribution capabilities. Now Ricoh is about take the same approach. The company just announced plans to acquire Ikon Office Solutions, the only remaining large, independent U.S. distributor of printers, copiers and MFPs. The $1.617 billion deal, ambitiously targeted to close during the fourth quarter of 2008, has been approved by both boards of directors, though it still requires approval of shareholders and North American and European antitrust authorities. “Ikon has terrific strength in areas that complement Ricoh’s growth strategy,” says Shiro Kondo, president and CEO of

Though its rural location is part of its allure, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke also has fewer choices when it comes to services. Knowing this, its three-employee in-plant has been striving to build up its printing capabilities. “We absolutely believe that we can provide any of the printing that any commercial printer can do,” proclaims Glenda Kiser, print supervisor. Two recent installations will help her prove it. The shop has added both a Canon imagePRESS C7000VP and an HP DesignJet Z3100ps wide-format printer. The imagePRESS C7000VP, one of Canon’s newest color devices, prints letter-sized jobs at 70 pages per minute, regardless