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         <title><![CDATA[Xeretec Following in the Footsteps of Xerox & HP]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Xerox and HP have built up a formidable reputation over the years as a provider of innovative print products and solutions with first class customer care. </p>
<p>Xerox has been dominating the SME market for a number of years as it strives to address key issues from reducing costs and in more recent times, environmental issues.  Products such as its <a title="Xerox ColorQube" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/colorqube-9201-02-03" target="_self">ColorQube 9200</a> series has led the way in helping companies to reduce costs and has helped reduce colour page costs by 90%. </p>
<p>This has been marketed through more traditional marketing channels whilst being heavily supported through social media.  Xerox has set up large numbers of groups in <a title="Xeretec LinkedIn" href="http://www.linkedin.com/companies/150899" target="_blank">Linked In</a> as well as <a title="Xeretec Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/xeretec" target="_blank">Twitter</a> that feed regular information with particular emphasis on the SME market.  Posts on Twitter such as Interactive Buyer’s Guide and cash back schemes are just two examples of helpful information that is currently being broadcast via its “XeroxSME” Account. </p>
<p>Xerox domination in the UK print solutions market has been secured thanks to its informative approach in social media and regular offers.  Small businesses continue to be challenged by time constraints, Xerox has championed key online platforms such as Linked In and Twitter enabling them to continue to generate sales whilst providing exceptional client care standards. </p>
<p>HP has also thrown its weight behind its social media and online marketing as last month’s launch of the “Laserjet Pays You Back” marketing campaign clearly highlighted. During its recent launch in June<strong>,</strong> HP claims businesses could save $2,500 (£1,700) by purchasing one of their new printers.  We are still receiving Google Alerts from all around the world as B2B news sites and regional papers continue to cover the story.</p>
<p>HP has an enviable track record and now has over 50 Groups for employees, subsidiary companies and obviously its clients. It also has numerous Twitter accounts all targeted at their specific markets and all with thousands of followers.  This is supported via its Facebook accounts – all easy to use, accessible to clients all around the world – and all offering a personal and friendly tone.</p>
<p>Here at Xeretec, we are embracing social media to support our existing clients and to help acquire new business thanks to our efforts on Linked In.  Our next area of focus will be our Facebook page and we would welcome your input into topics of interest that you would like us to cover –after all social media is all about engagement right?</p>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xeretec New Office Photos]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Check out these photos of the new Xeretec HQ office in Wokingham:</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img title="Xeretec Office" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4786316099_9dd7ff0809.jpg" alt="New Xeretec HQ Office Exterior Front" width="500" height="333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">New Xeretec HQ Office Exterior Front</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img title="Xeretec Showroom" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4789809793_74b2f0bd93.jpg" alt="Xeretec Showroom : Featuring Xerox 1000 and ColorQube" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Xeretec Showroom : Featuring Xerox 1000 and ColorQube</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img title="Xeretec HQ Office Wokingham" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4789824119_fd54d78c4a.jpg" alt="Xeretec HQ Office Wokingham" width="500" height="333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Xeretec HQ Office Wokingham</p></div>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xeretec Moves to New HQ Office]]></title>
         <link><![CDATA[http://www.xeretec.co.uk/blogs/xeretec-moves-to-new-hq-office]]></link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s no secret that Xeretec has long outgrown our headquarters office in Wokingham.  As of last week, I am pleased to announce that we have completed our move to a new and improved <a title="Xeretec HQ Office" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/our-offices" target="_self">HQ office</a>.  The acquisition, planning, renovation and the actual logistics of moving have taken a great deal of time and effort to achieve.  The move was a direct result of the growth our business has experienced in recent years.  Our new office was fully renovated and wherever possible, we have made &#8216;Green&#8217; investments to make our company more environmentally sustainable.  In addition to this, we have a new and improved showroom where our customers can view and trial a range of Xerox machines including the brand new <a title="Xerox 1000" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/xerox-800-1000" target="_self">Xerox 1000</a> and <a title="Xerox ColorQube" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/colorqube-9201-02-03" target="_self">Xerox ColorQube</a>.  </p>
<p>This move is on the heels of our recent expansion into the Irish marketplace with the acquisition of Digital Documents Direct, now <a title="3D Xeretec" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/news/xeretec-acquires-digital-documents-direct-3d" target="_self">3D Xeretec in Dublin</a>.  Our new HQ office is still located in Wokingham, <a title="How to Find Us" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/how-to-find-us" target="_self">just around the corner from our old office</a>.  We also still have locations in <a title="London Office" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/our-offices" target="_self">London</a>, <a title="Southampton Office" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/our-offices" target="_self">Southampton</a> and <a title="Birmingham Office" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/our-offices" target="_self">Birmingham</a> as well so that we may better serve customers nationwide.  For more details on our office locations please visit the <a title="Our Offices" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/our-offices" target="_self">&#8216;Our Offices&#8217; page</a>.  Also, keep an eye on the <a title="Xeretec home" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/" target="_self">homepage</a> of our website as we will be posting photos of our new office very soon.  We look forward to welcoming you at your next visit to our new office.</p>
<p>- Steve Hawkins, Managing Director</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xerox Toner Price Increase]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB">Prices are due to rise 1st July on Xerox branded toners so why not place your orders now and lets us help you save money this month. We can supply all </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"><a title="Xerox Fax" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=xerox+fax" target="_blank">Xerox fax</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB">, printer and </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"><a title="Xerox Phaser Products" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=xerox+phaser" target="_blank">Phaser products</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"> at very competitive pricing. Please also have a look at our great pricing on </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"><a title="HP Laserjet Toners" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=hp+laserjet" target="_blank">HP Laserjet toners</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"> or alternatively try a </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"><a title="Xerox Alternative Toner" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=xerox+alternative" target="_blank">Xerox Alternative toner</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB">, Brand NEW build toners with a one year ‘no quibble’ guarantee and they DO NOT void your printer warranty, try one of these today! Great saving in this range to be made for HP Colour &amp; Mono, </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"><a title="Kyocera" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=xerox+kyocera" target="_blank">Kyocera</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"> &amp; </span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #ff0000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB"><a title="Lexmark" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=xerox+lexmark" target="_blank">Lexmark</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma" lang="EN-GB">. If you cannot find what you need please call us on 0118 901 0838.</span></span></p>
<p>Get the performance you paid for, when you bought a Xerox product. Use Genuine Xerox Supplies for unrivalled print quality and reliability. Maximize your Xerox product’s performance – use genuine Xerox Supplies!</p>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Managed Print Services on the Rise]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Its clear that <a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self">managed print services</a>is not just a buzzword or catchphrase but a value way for businesses to assess their printing costs and learn how to reduce print costs within their organisation.  Xeretec has posted several <a title="MPS blogs" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/search-categories/managed+print/1/15/search" target="_self">blogs</a> on the subject and it appears that the message is really starting to make an impact in organisations around the world.  The message is loud and clear, managed print services can save you money. </p>
<p>In an article by <a title="Managed Print Services Article" href="http://www.zdnet.com/blog/doc/managed-print-services-heats-up/1365" target="_blank">ZDNet</a> the hype and message behind managed print services seems to be on the rise and companies are taking notice.  Xerox leads the way in these services and being Xerox Partner of the Year, Xerox can bring you the best of these services.</p>
<p>Many businesses delving into managed print services for the first time are finding out what the true cost of printing is within their organisation.  The numbers can sometimes be shocking.  Xeretec have a team of experienced professionals who can explain the benefits of managed print services to you and help you on your journey of uncovering hidden printing cost and ultimately, improve the way your business prints.  <a title="Contact Us Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self">Contact us</a> today for more information or visit our <a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self">managed print services page</a>.</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Office Printers with Green Benefits]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Office printers with benefits?&#8230;  Its true.  Many of our customers are looking to reduce their environmental footprint in their print infrastructure.  You don&#8217;t have to be in a large organisation to make big strides in the way you reduce the impact of your printing on the environment.  <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a title="Office Printers" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/categories/1/15/xerox-office/desktop-printers-colour" target="_self">Xerox office printers</a></span> come with standard features that will help your small or medium business become greener. </p>
<p>If you are looking to upgrade to a new office printer why not save money and reduce your environmental footprint at the same?  For a limited time you can take advantage of some great deals on the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a title="Xerox 6180 Office Printer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-6180-1" target="_self">Xerox 6180 </a></span>and <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a title="Xerox 6280 Office Printer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-6280" target="_self">6280</a></span> office printers from Xeretec. </p>
<p>We are offering <strong>£65 cash back</strong> on the <a title="Phaser 6280 Office Printer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-6280" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox Phaser 6280</span> </a>which comes with great environmentally friendly benefits such as:<br />
• <strong>Paper-saving feature. </strong>The Phaser 6280 automatically skips blank pages in a document.<br />
•<strong> Environmentally conscious recycling programme. </strong>The <a title="Phaser 6280 Office Printer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-6280" target="_self">Phaser 6280</a> is part of the Xerox Green World Alliance recycling programme. Ship your used cartridges to Xerox for free and they’ll take care of recycling.</p>
<p>And if you&#8217;re looking for more advanced copy, scanning and printing you can get <strong>up to £130 cash</strong> back on the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a title="Phaser 6180 Office Printer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-6180-1" target="_self">Xerox Phaser 6180</a></span> with added environmentally friendly benefits such as:<br />
<strong>• Super-quiet operation. This makes it office-friendly.<br />
• Scan document solutions for print reduction.</p>
<p>For more information on these limited time offers or to find out more about green printing and office printers, <a title="Contact Us Office Printers" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">contact us today</span></a>.</strong></p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xerox Digital Print Products Customisable]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Xerox has launched this week <a title="Create Range" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/HierarchySearch.aspx?SectionID=8099" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Create</span></a> range;  a brand new and exciting range of customisable products for digital printing available through Xeretec.</p>
<p>The Create range has been designed to accommodate full colour printed insert sheets across a wide range of promotional solutions including <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Create Ring Binder" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=create+ring+binder" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">ring binders</span></a></span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Create Folders" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=the+create+folder" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">folders</span></a></span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Create Boxes" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=create+box+file" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">presentation boxes</span></a></span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Create Display" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=create+display" target="_blank">displays</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Create Dispensers" href="http://xeretec.opnet.co.uk/FreeTextSearch.aspx?SearchText=create+dispenser" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">dispensers</span></a></span> and more.</p>
<p>The Create range is ideal for…</p>
<p>Instant personalisation – add your logo, brand and message<br />
Promotions – marketing events, exhibition materials and document storage solutions<br />
Saving money – as the range is fully reusable and some products made from 100% recyclable materials</p>
<p>Included with every product are pre-converted sheets of 160gsm Colour Impressions, ready to be printed, and then inserted to the various polypropylene bodies.  The Create product range can add value to your range of services and can help you stand out from the crowds.</p>
<p>Templates available for all the products at <a href="http://www.Xerox.com">www.Xerox.com</a>.  Alternatively, you can <a title="Contact Xeretec Create" href="mailto:lara.sangster@xeretec.co.uk" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">contact us</span></a> for more information on these products.</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Environmentally Friendly Printing Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for ways to reduce environmental impact in your printing?  We’ve got a list of suggestions to help you reduce your environmental footprint and make the most of the printing in your organisation.</p>
<p>-         Look at new print technologies that use less packaging and have less waste.  The <a title="Xerox ColorQube" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/colorqube-9201-02-03" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox ColorQube</span></a> boasts 90% less waste when compared to typical colour laser technology.</p>
<p>-         Switch to solid ink.  Solid ink is resin based containing no solvents making it safe, and clean.  Trade in your printer or MFP for a solid ink Phaser and get up to <a title="Xeretec cash back offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/blog/xerox-cash-offer-on-solid-ink-printers" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">£300 cash back</span></a> or donate your cash back to the <a title="Xeretec cash back offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/blog/xerox-cash-offer-on-solid-ink-printers" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Plant a Billion Trees campaign</span></a>.</p>
<p>-         Print duplex.  Start printing double-sided to save paper.  Xeretec carries a full range of printers and MFDs with <a title="Duplex MFDs" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/categories/1/15/xerox-office/multifunction-device-colour" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">duplex functionality</span></a>.</p>
<p>-         Use recycled paper.  The days of dull printing on recycled paper are over.  With solid ink, your colours will be vibrant, even on recycled papers.</p>
<p>-         Email and scan-to-file.  Rather than print every job, why not upgrade to an MFD with scan-to-file capabilities.  To <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">learn more</span></a> about electronic document management <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self">contact us today</a>.</p>
<p>-         High volume printing?  Why not look at the new <a title="Xerox 1000" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/xerox-800-1000" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox 1000</span></a>?  The introduction of the new clear dry ink (CDI) technology makes output from this production machine can be fully de-inked which reduces your impact on the environment.</p>
<p>- Lower your power consumption.  The newly released <a title="Xerox 7120" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/workcentre-7120" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox 7120</span></a> is perfect for companies looking for a multifunction device with lower power consumption.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>It seems the Icelandic ash cloud could possibly disrupt the IPEX show if airspace in the UK continues to be closed and reopened over the next few days.  With IPEX starting tomorrow and UK airspace closing and reopening in the past 24 hours, travellers to the IPEX show are likely to wonder whether or not they will make it.   How will this affect the attendance of IPEX?  No one knows just yet, but many will be keeping a close eye on the latest travel news.  Those people who cannot make it to IPEX due to disruption in their travel plans need not worry.  You don&#8217;t have to miss out on the best Xerox pricing because <a title="Xeretec IPEX Offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/xeretec-special-offer" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xeretec is offering 5% cash back</span></a> on a variety of the Xerox range for a limited time during IPEX.  <a title="Xeretec IPEX offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/xeretec-special-offer" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Visit our IPEX offer page to learn more</span>.</a></p>
<p>The Telegraph has the <a title="Ash Cloud Updates" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7603249/Volcanic-ash-cloud-travel-news-live.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">most recent developments of the ash cloud</span></a> on their website which you can view by <a title="Ash Cloud Updates" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7603249/Volcanic-ash-cloud-travel-news-live.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">clicking here</span></a>.</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xerox 1000 Video Tour]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Curious about the Xerox 1000?  Would you like to see it in action?  Xerox has released a video tour of the new Xerox 800/1000, <a title="Xerox 1000 Video Tour" href="http://tours.xeroxria.com/Xerox%20Color%20800-1000/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">watch it here</span></a>.  You can also view the Xerox 1000 in action and take a look at the inside as it operates in either simplex or duplex by clicking on the &#8216;See it Work&#8217; link in the bottom right corner of the webpage.</p>
<p>Want to learn more about the Xerox 800/1000?  <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Contact us</span></a> today to speak to a production specialist or take a look at the <a title="Xerox 800 1000" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/xerox-800-1000" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox 1000 product page here</span></a>.</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Managed Print Services Cut Printing Costs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self">Managed Print Services</a>and Managed Print Solutions are phrases heard more and more often in the news.  Xerox has long been known as a leader in the print industry and more recently, a leader in the managed print services arena.  Just last month, Xerox unveiled the newest version of their managed print services specifically aimed at cutting costs in SMEs.  The Xerox managed print services are delivered through their channel partners, such as Xeretec.</p>
<p>So what does this mean for your business?  It is estimated that &#8220;fifty percent of the cost of document output sits outside the hardware,” according to Paul Birkett, sales operations manager at Xerox UK in his <a title="Managed Print Services Article" href="http://www.channelpro.co.uk/news/239785/xerox_unwraps_managed_print_services_for_smes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">interview with <em>Channel Pro</em></span></a>.  Finding those areas where you can cut costs can really add up.  And working with Xeretec, one of Xerox&#8217;s largest resellers and the <a title="Xerox Partner of the Year" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/blog/xeretec-named-xerox-partner-of-the-year" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">2009 Xerox Partner of the Year</span></a>, we can help you pin point those areas that can be improved to get the most out of your existing print infrastructure.</p>
<p><a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Read more about Xeretec&#8217;s managed print solutions</span> </a>or contact us today to learn how we can help your business save money on printing.</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xerox 800 & 1000 Has Arrived]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The <a title="Xerox 800 &amp; 1000" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/xerox-800-1000" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox 800 and 1000</span></a> Presses have officially been released.  In our February blog we had speculated about when/if the new <a title="Xerox 800 &amp; 1000" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/xerox-800-1000" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Xerox 800 &amp; 1000</span></a> presses would be released in the UK.  It seems that following the launch in Chicago, Illinois last week, the new presses have made their formal debut to the world.  As suspected, the new press will be on show at IPEX in May.  To learn more about the new Xerox 800 &amp; 1000 presses visit the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">product page</span></span> or <a title="Contact us Xerox 800 &amp; 1000" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">contact us</span></a>  for more detailed information.</p>
<p>Xeretec will not be attending IPEX this year, but instead have decided to pass our savings from the show on to our customers with a special limited time offer that consists of <a title="IPEX special offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/xeretec-special-offer" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>5% cash back</strong></span> </a>on a wide range of Xerox products and additionally, if we cannot meet or beat your best written offer from IPEX, we&#8217;ll give you an <a title="IPEX special offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/xeretec-special-offer" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>iTouch FREE</strong></span></a>!  So before you sign on the dotted line at IPEX be sure to contact us for a competitive offer.  Similarly, with our 5% cash back offer even if you are not attending the show this year you don&#8217;t have to miss out on the best deals!  <a title="IPEX special offer" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/xeretec-special-offer" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Visit our IPEX special offer page for more details</span></a>.</p>
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         <title><![CDATA[Xerox 7120 Released]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The <a title="Xerox 7120" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/workcentre-7120" target="_self">Xerox 7120 </a>was officially released today and offers a range of environmentally friendly benefits as well as some other great features:</p>
<p><strong>Great Product &#8211; Great Price<br />
</strong>- 20ppm mono and colour<br />
- Either 2 or 4 paper trays<br />
- Large colour User Interface</p>
<p><strong>Environmentally Friendly</strong><br />
- Xerox&#8217;s smallest A3 Colour Multi-Function System<br />
- Low noise emission when running, and no noise in standby &#8212; perfect for open offices<br />
- Low power consumption</p>
<p><strong>Other Great Features<br />
</strong>- Scan to e-mail as standard<br />
- Print to/scan from USB<br />
- EIP and everything else you would expect</p>
<p><a title="Xeretec Contact Us" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/contact-us" target="_self">Contact us</a> today or visit the <a title="Xerox 7120" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/workcentre-7120" target="_self">Xerox 7120 product page</a> to learn more about this new product.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>We are pleased to formally announce that Xeretec has been awarded the highest accolade from Xerox, by being named Xerox ‘Partner of the Year 2009/10’.  This award recognised many of our hard work and achievements including:</p>
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<li>The highest balanced levels of business of any Xerox partner – this encompasses office, production and other areas of the business.</li>
<li>Our overall vision for the business and recent and planned growth achievements.</li>
<li>Our exemplary way of working with Xerox.</li>
<li>Our support of Xerox processes.</li>
<li>Our collective energy and enthusiasm to continue to push the business forward for growth.</li>
<li>Our consistent track record for growth and performance.</li>
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<p>This award is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of our team.  We are thrilled to have reached this outstanding level of achievement and strive to continue providing our customers with this continued high level of service.</p>
<p>- Steve Hawkins, <em>Xeretec Managing Director</em></p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The adoption of scanning to support business applications and reduce printed output has been growing rapidly over the past few years.  Most organisations include some form of scanning capability within their infrastructure and the trend is moving from just acquiring devices that can scan, to adopting scanning devices that route directly into workflows.  Much of the decision making process for acquiring new scanning technology focuses on how the devices will integrate or adapt the existing workflow and how easy the process will be for users to adopt.</p>
<p>Whilst these factors are key, it is becoming increasingly common for one critical element to be overlooked – namely what file size does the scanning technology produce from the scanned images?  This element is critical to reduce network traffic, storage space and ultimately ensure scanned documents sent via e-mail are able to pass through firewalls.  Experience is demonstrating that many customers assume that all scanning devices are equal in this capability, which unfortunately they are not.  Analysis has further demonstrated that some technologies produce significantly smaller file sizes.  The typical variance in file size was ten times, although in some instances it was up to a staggering 100 times the difference in file size!</p>
<p>The message is really to be careful when comparing scanning technology.  Technical information contained in brochures are not always a true reflection of how the scan device performs.  It is very simple to test this vital element and our trained and experienced team of print experts at Xeretec are happy to help you assess your options and assist in advising you on the best print reduction methods for your workplace.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>You<strong> </strong>may have heard or have even seen free fleet management tools like HP’s Webjet Admin or Xerox’s Centreware Web. But what’s it for? Most companies who have the software already installed do not get the full potential out of the fleet management software for their business. Below are some areas that your business can find benefit from fleet managment software:</p>
<p><strong>Remote Manage And Save Time</strong></p>
<p>We are all used to remote management of our PC’s so why not our printers? You can easily and quickly see the front panel status of a printer in another building  or even town to help with supports. Or with a click of your mouse you can update all your devices at once such as a Gateway address, think how long that would take on 20 devices!</p>
<p><strong>Get Proactive </strong></p>
<p>How many times have you been caught short of toner or an OPC drum that you didn’t know you had to order? Let the MFD tell tell you when it’s  jammed or get pre-warned that the device is low on toner giving you enough time order a replacement. This is all done through email and can even be integrated in to helpdesk systems automatically.</p>
<p><strong>Help Utilise Your Fleet though Reporting </strong></p>
<p>Which device is being over used? What device is being under used? Which device is unreliable and why is it unreliable? Having factual data will give you a true picture of your fleet to help make informed decisions that can help reduce costs or keep your fleet optimised to help support your business.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A recent report by the independent Covalence ethical quotation system, has ranked Xerox as the sixth most ethical company and is the highest ranking company in the print industry.  In a difficult economy where saving money and being able to trust your print equipment and management provider is paramount, it is reassuring to know that Xerox leads the way in delivering an ethical service to its customers.  Furthermore, as one of the leading Xerox Concessionaires in the UK, you can be sure that the Xerox products and services provided through Xerertec are of the same high standard.</p>
<p>To read the full Covalence press release and the complete report, please visit the <a title="Xerox Ethical Ranking 6th" href="http://www.covalence.ch/index.php/2010/01/26/covalence-ethical-ranking-2009/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Covalence website</span></a>.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Xerox through the ColourQube (product numbers) have launched what they are describing as disruptive technology.  At first glance and judging by the multiple independent supporting testimonials it would look like they have a point.  In essence there are two main selling points.  The first is the environmental benefits of the product, which are very powerful and have been marketed in a very clear manner.  The second surrounds the new service cost per page model whereby low colour coverage documents are charged at a mono rate, mid colour coverage documents are charged at a mid level and high colour coverage are charged as a full colour click.</p>
<p>This model offers the chance to reduce the cost of producing colour documents – in essence by not having to pay a standard colour charge when little solid ink colour toner is being laid down.  A good example of this is where an e-mail is printed that has a small colour logo at the bottom and which is charged at a full colour rate.  The concept is very powerful – in essence to only be paying based against the level of toner laid on the page.</p>
<p>There are many customers who know specifically what type of document they print and how much toner is laid down – this makes the cost comparison / return for the installation of a ColourQube relatively easy.  That said we are seeing that the majority of customers love the concept of the product, but are struggling to grasp how they can quantify what it will mean for them and what it will actually deliver.  The crux of this rests with how to understand if the current documents being produced are low, mid or high coverage?  Furthermore they are asking how having only one large A3 product with this billing model available can actually allow them to build a consistent enterprise wide strategy.</p>
<p>Xeretec Office Systems Ltd are Xerox’s largest reseller in the UK and we have worked with them closely surrounding addressing both of the above challenges.  To this end included within our consulting toolset is now a specific software suite that is able to exactly analyse our clients current documents.  This identifies how many are low, medium and high coverage along with the associated cost of each type of document.  Understanding the exact current state supports our approach of always working from real facts and not industry standards.  This allows us to then factually present a business case around what the ColourQube will deliver.  A unique and different approach that helps the client understand if this is the right product for them. We are pleased to offer this consulting as a free of charge service to all customers and would be happy to discuss this further with those that are interested in this service.</p>
<p>With regards to this billing method only being available on the ColourQube product we are pleased to notify that in the US the 8860 has been built with the same billing meters.  This product is an A4 colour / mono printer that offers the same environmental benefits and solid ink as ColourQube.  As yet it has not been announced whether this will be launched in the UK or not, but we would assume that it will be given time. </p>
<p>We would advise our clients to get ahead of the curve and start the process of understanding the type of documents being produced along with their coverage trends as soon as possible.  This will identify quickly if it is worth pursuing an enterprise wide strategy based around these new disruptive technology platforms.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Many corporate customers are identifying print and document related costs as an area that can be improved relatively quickly and easily within their organisations.  The rise of the <a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">managed print service</span></a>, <a title="Print Audit" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/print-audit" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">print audit procedures</span> </a>along with outsourcing agreements are the proof of this trend.</p>
<p>It always surprises me that the focus of these projects always appear to be geared at the office user, the desktop print environment and the floor located copier and scanner devices within the main office infrastructure. We come across many customers who are interested in reducing costs, gaining control, improving productivity and improving compliance aspects such as security and environmental aspects, but yet are only looking at their office based equipment / processes.</p>
<p>This creates a massive untapped opportunity relating to the improvements that can be delivered from the corporate print room and the work that is outsourced from the customer.  When you consider that typically 50% of all document volume goes through or is outsourced from a corporate print room – yet remains un-investigated, you can see the opportunity that customers are potentially missing.</p>
<p>At Xeretec we think slightly differently and review the whole document production / print arena.  This includes both the office environment, and the print room / outsource areas &#8211; after all, how can you have a print / document strategy that does not encompass 50% of the documents being produced?</p>
<p>Our experience has shown that significant savings and improvements can be delivered via:</p>
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<li>The introduction of new technology and cost effective business models.</li>
<li>The introduction of new software that both promotes and simplifies the submission of documents &#8211; whether produced locally or from various sites across the company.</li>
<li>The complex analysis of outsourced work to ensure that documents are produced in the most cost effective / high quality manner within the targeted timescales.</li>
<li>The introduction of tools and processes that provide improved control, productivity, where appropriate cross charging and ultimately effectiveness.</li>
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<p>To add to the above we have been developed a solution that can deliver up to 45% running cost reduction on a clients existing print room equipment.  The benefit of this is that a client can potentially benefit from lower running costs immediately without significant change. </p>
<p>Xeretec are proven in this arena and always review the complete document / print strategy within our clients.  I am more than happy to personally speak to any customer who is engaged or wanting to explore a project of this nature. We have built a proven reputation and I will enjoy taking you to one of our many existing customer sites to really see the differences that we provide.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Several years ago our industry was plagued with a one off message to customers that they should remove their costly out of control desktop printers for fewer centralised multifunction devices. The whole approach was to rationalise asset procurement costs through integrating multiple devices into one and achieving fixed controlled running costs – a stark contrast to the cheaper asset acquisition cost of the desktop printer world that then had high uncontrollable running costs. To be fair the strategy had quite a lot of merit and in many cases was proven to be successful and deliver results.</p>
<p>Quite rightly many customers felt that this approach was not for them.  Common objections would be that significant change would be required, that ‘all their eggs would be in one basket’, that multifunction devices required people to walk and collect documents, that security levels would not be as good, that the office layout did not support this technology platform etc.  This all compounded the internal challenges within customers surrounding which division (usually IT or facilities) took responsibility for budgets, helpdesk processes, MAC processes and service processes.</p>
<p>The multifunction device has now become a part of most companies printing, copying, scanning and faxing infrastructure although in the majority of cases, not at the expense of the desktop printer.   It is very typical to find clients who have a full fleet of multifunction devices also who have a full fleet of desktop printers.  There are benefits to this infrastructure and people have realised that a correct print strategy has a mix of both types of platforms. </p>
<p>At Xeretec we have acknowledged for many years that the correct print strategy involves four main elements – the desktop services, the multifunction service, the print room services and the outsourced services.  The strategy that delivers the best results requires a unification and alignment of these four areas.</p>
<p>We have built our business around being able to unify these four areas for our clients.  A good example of this is our ability to provide the cheaper asset costs of a desktop printer with a fixed lower cost per page that is comparable to a multifunction device.  In essence providing the benefits of the multifunction business model to the desktop space.  This allows us to provide a consistent cost per page whether a document is produced on a desktop device, a multifunction device or a print room device.  The customer obtains the benefits of having the correct mix of technology along with the commercial benefits of lower running / support costs. </p>
<p>Through working with the leading technology suppliers of HP and Xerox we have solutions in all areas – many of which can be applied to existing fleets of equipment.  These services stem right from a basic fixed cost per page on printers through to a full blown managed service agreement.  No longer do customers have to hear the same old lines around consolidating to one multifunction device – this may form a part of the strategy, but is very rarely <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">the</span></strong> strategy. </p>
<p>We have many reference sites where we can demonstrate this approach.  If this is an area that is of interest, we would love to discuss our unique and different approach with you.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>In the current economic climate many companies are searching for methods to quickly and easily reduce cost whilst gaining and improving controls. This is where the print audit comes in. Print and document production has been proven as an area where this can be achieved and there are many success stories with impressive results that we can share to prove this.</p>
<p>Unfortunately though, our industry is littered with people offering 20 – 40% savings and generally offering the world to grab the attention of the customer, but who then fail to deliver the promised improvements and results. This process typically starts with a print audit.</p>
<p>While print audits can be extremely useful, companies should beware of the partner they choose to conduct it. It is clear that many customers can identify that there are improvements to be made and the ‘free &#8211; consulting’ print audit element seems to be the logical progression. Experience shows that typically the salesperson is keen to get this stage completed quickly to progress to a sale. Industry standards and untrained consultants are used, incomplete data compiled, and only clearly visible costs are investigated. The end result can be an implied cost saving that has no substance which cannot be managed against and unfortunately fails to deliver the promised improvements.</p>
<p>At Xeretec we work in a different way. Firstly we keep track of what we deliver for our clients and present this in a format of a saving per employee per year. To put this into context, our most recent projects have delivered an average cost saving of £136 per employee per annum in the area of print / document related costs.</p>
<p>The <a title="Print Audit Xeretec" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/print-audit" target="_self">print audit consulting processes</a>, the people and tools we use provide the most thorough, fact based understanding of the clients current situation. We go beyond the basic visible elements and dig deep to find the true costs of printing – this considers people, process and technology costs. We seek to avoid any ‘industry standards’, we don’t cut corners and we prefer to be more thorough in the consulting process. This allows us to present a factual current state that is used to work with the client to identify the correct end point and a strategy surrounding how to achieve the desired objectives / goals within agreed timescales.</p>
<p>Any approach / solution that is agreed has the implementation thoroughly planned and executed professionally to ensure results are delivered quickly. The fact based approach allows us to provide ongoing management and improvement throughout any agreement life. We view our relationship with our clients as partnership based, long term and have a proven track record of delivery throughout the agreement life.</p>
<p>The opportunity to improve print and document related costs are real and the deliverables can be significant. The selection of partner that will allow you and help you ensure the results are obtained is the critical aspect. At Xeretec, our approach is refreshing, different and delivers factual business results. We invest in partnership with our customers and deliver the results.</p>
<p>I am more than happy to personally speak to any customer who is engaged or wanting to explore a project of this nature. We have built a proven reputation and I will enjoy taking you to one of our many existing customer sites to really see the differences that we provide.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>There is exciting news currently circulating on the World Wide Web in relation to a Fuji Xerox announcement of two new Production Colour Presses – the Colour Press 800 (Xerox 800), and the Colour Press 1000 (Xerox 1000), 80 and 100 pages per minute respectively.</p>
<p>A product report has been made public online and has further information on the two products.  The official Xerox Corporation position on this is currently not clear.  They have neither confirmed nor denied that these products will indeed even make there way across to North America / Europe and suggest that the information contained in this report is – ‘speculative’. </p>
<p>It has been speculated that both of these devices will indeed come to the UK, and may possibly make their debut at IPEX this year. (May 18 -25)</p>
<p>Why the buzz?  Well, from the information circulating, the key aspects of the new system include:</p>
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<li>A new full-colour tandem engine with a large diameter seamless intermediate transfer belt to allow rated speed output for all paper weights.</li>
<li>Substrate support from 55-350gsm.</li>
<li>A new ‘Longer-life overcoat photoreceptor’ with a special surface coating</li>
<li>A3 format (330 x 488,, or 13” x 19.2”)</li>
<li>2400 x 2400 DPI (resolution)</li>
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<p>No pricing is available as of yet but more information is sure to follow soon.  Keep checking our blog and news articles for more information as it is available.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Looking to reduce your environmental footprint or save money on your new printer or MFP?&nbsp; Xerox has some great offers that save you money AND help save the environment.&nbsp; Trade-in your old printer or MFP for cash, or, if you choose, donate a proportion of that cash to the <a title="Plant A Billion Trees" href="http://www.plantabillion.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Plant A Billion Trees Campaign</span></a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Hurry!&nbsp; Until 30th&nbsp;June 2010, Xerox has dramatically increased the trade-in value to &pound;100 for any printer traded-in when buying a qualifying <a title="Xerox 8560" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-8560-1" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Phaser 8560</span></a>.&nbsp; The &pound;100 can be donated to plant 150 trees.&nbsp; The same printer could be traded-in for a staggering &pound;300 (or 150 trees) when buying a <a title="Xerox 8560MFP" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/products/phaser-8560mfp" target="_self"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Phaser 8560MFP</span></a>.&nbsp; <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a title="Contact Us" href="/contact-us" target="_blank"><strong>Contact us</strong></a></span> today to learn more about this limited time offer.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A new iPhone application has been created to help people stay up to date with all the latest news about<br />
the Xerox ColorQube™ product line, giving them mobile, anytime access to brochures, technical<br />
specifications, presentation slides and video clips, as soon as they’re published.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 239px"><img title="iphone app" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4293180780_ae695b32eb_m.jpg" alt="ColorQube iphone app" width="229" height="240" /><p class="wp-caption-text">ColorQube iphone app</p></div>
<p>A ‘push’ service is also included, which notifies users the moment new material becomes available.<br />
To download the application (English language inititially) visit the Apple iPhone app store and search<br />
under ‘ColorQube’.</p>
<p>It was only a matter of time before the iPhone made it&#8217;s way into the print industry. With over 21 million iPhones sold and over 100,000 apps available, its no surprise that we can finally say, &#8220;There&#8217;s an app for that!&#8221;.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.appstorehq.com/colorqube-iphone-74655/app"></a><a href="http://www.appstorehq.com/colorqube-iphone-74655/app"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.appstorehq.com/colorqube-iphone-74655/app</span></a></p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Back by popular demand, we&#8217;ve compiled a second list of the most common printing/service issues that offices experience. </p>
<p>- Xeretec IT Team</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why does printing from Acrobat take much longer and the Quality is decreased?<br />
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A: &#8216;Print As Image&#8217; may be ticked in the Acrobat Print dialog. In Acrobat, click &#8216;File&#8217;, &#8216;Print&#8217; and click the [Advanced] button. In the menu that appears, ensure the &#8216;Print as image&#8217; is un-ticked.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why do I receive a font related print error when printing a multipage PDF job to my Xerox device?<br />
</strong><br />
A: Ensure [Send by Range] is switched on in Acrobat. In Acrobat, click &#8216;File&#8217;, &#8216;Print&#8217; and click the [Advanced] button. In the menu that appears, ensure the &#8216;Font and Resource Policy&#8217; is set to [Send by Range].</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why are the colours not automatically detected when printing from Acrobat to my ColorQube?<br />
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A: Ensure &#8216;Let printer determine colors&#8217; is selected in Acrobat. In Acrobat, click &#8216;File&#8217;, &#8216;Print&#8217; and click the [Advanced] button. In the menu that appears, ensure the &#8216;Let printer determine colors&#8217; option is ticked.</p>
<p><strong>Q: How can I submit my Xerox Meter Reads automatically to Xerox?<br />
</strong><br />
A: Go to the AMR page on our website www.xeretec.co.uk/amr where more information is available to help you set this up.</p>
<p><strong>Q: I have a Fiery based print server (RIP) connected to my Xerox. How do I download the latest Command WorkStation software?<br />
</strong><br />
A: Command WorkStation 5 is now available, direct from EFI and is supported on all Fiery products from System 6. Please visit <a href="http://blog.xeretec.co.uk/wp-admin/www.efi.com/cws5"></a><a href="http://www.efi.com/cws5">www.efi.com/cws5</a> for brochures, training and download links for more information.</p>
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<p>For further support on your Xerox device:<br />
Navigate to <a href="http://blog.xeretec.co.uk/wp-admin/www.xerox.co.uk/support"></a><a href="http://www.xerox.co.uk/support">www.xerox.co.uk/support</a> and type the model number of your device in and hit search. Click the relevant link (Support, Drivers &amp; Downloads or Documentation) that corresponds to your device. Tip: ensure you’re on the UK site as noted at the top right of the web page.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it just doesn&#8217;t matter how &#8216;techno savvy&#8217; you are, or how long you&#8217;ve had that printer or copier in your office.  There are some things, nagging issues, that you wish you knew how to solve.  It seems like the most common questions are the simplist ones to fix.  We&#8217;ve come up with a list of the most common questions we receive from customers about their printers and copiers.  I hope you find it helpful.</p>
<p>- Xeretec IT Team</p>
<p><strong>Q: I don&#8217;t want my staff to have a colour printer driver for the Xerox printer.</strong></p>
<p>A: To disable the colour option in the driver. Select Properties&gt;Options&gt;+Predefined Configurations&gt;Black and White Only&gt; Select &#8216;Enabled&#8217;.  This action can be performed on the Printer Server to globally apply the settings to all users. The colour option will be greyed out in the users’ Printer Preferences.</p>
<p><strong>Q: I cannot find an email address book button in my ColorQube, or how to create one on the tools tab?</strong></p>
<p>A: It cannot be created in tools but only using a web browser. Type in the IP address for the ColorQube, select the address book tab, enter the user and email address. (User &#8216;admin&#8217; Password &#8216;1111&#8242;).</p>
<p>Once names and addresses are entered the button will appear in the email display. If you export and add users in a CSV file, delete &#8216;all users&#8217; before importing as it will duplicate existing names.  We recommend the use of LDAP to tie in with the address book on your network.</p>
<p><strong>Q: My network printer can take ages to print some jobs.</strong></p>
<p>A: If you are using TCP/IP printing check the driver properties, the port settings should be LPR Queue Name lp (lower case) this will be found in the Configure Port, radio button LPR, (therefore deselect Raw) and giving a Queue Name of &#8216;lp&#8217;</p>
<p><strong>Q: When I print, I get a banner page appear on the printer before each of my print jobs?</strong></p>
<p>A: Turn the banner page off from the &#8216;Advanced&#8217; tab in the Printer Driver. Tip: This can be defaulted on the print server by your IT department so you don&#8217;t need to perform the action every time you print.</p>
<p><strong>Q: When I try to print on a different size paper, the output doesn&#8217;t appear as expected?</strong></p>
<p>A: In the Properties of the print job, click on the pull down menu under the paper section and select &#8216;Other Size&#8217;. Here, select both the &#8216;Output Paper Size&#8217; and &#8216;Original Document Size&#8217; as the size you require. It depends on what you’re printing but setting them both to A4 or A3 may help you get your desired output.</p>
<p>For further support on your Xerox device:<br />
Navigate to <a href="http://blog.xeretec.co.uk/wp-admin/www.xerox.co.uk/support"></a><a href="http://www.xerox.co.uk/support">www.xerox.co.uk/support</a> and type the model number of your device in and hit search. Click the relevant link (Support, Drivers &amp; Downloads or Documentation) that corresponds to your device. <em>Tip: ensure you’re on the UK site as noted at the top right of the web page.</em></p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Managed Print Services is a phrase you may be hearing more and more often.  It appears to be the new buzzword in the print industry.  But what are Managed Print Services, and how do you know if you need them?  Well, wonder no more, we are happy to enlighten you on the subject!</p>
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<p><strong><a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self">Managed Print Services</a></strong>, simply put, is the management of print fleets (printers, scanners, copiers, etc) in a unified fashion.  Typically best suited for medium to large companies, Managed Print Services allow a business to condense and utilise the number of print devices in their overall fleet to reduce print costs.  Another major benefit of Managed Print Services is the ability to keep / utilize print devices from various vendors without switching the hardware to one vendor. </p>
<p>The main purposes of Managed Print Services can be varied, but typically are designed to meet your company’s individual objectives.  Aimed at optimizing document output, Managed Print Services can ultimately result in driving down costs, improving efficiency and productivity, and reducing your company’s IT support workload.</p>
<p><a title="Managed Print Services" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/services/managed-print-services" target="_self"><strong>Managed Print Services</strong></a> is one of many services Xeretec can provide to customers.  Drawing upon our combined years of experience in the print industry and strong alliances with <a title="Alliances" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/alliances" target="_self"><strong>Xerox and HP</strong></a>, we are at the top of the heap for Managed Print Services. </p>
<p>Because Managed Print Services can be a significant project, with significant results, one of the most important factors is a good relationship with the provider.  We pride ourselves in establishing and maintaining trusted, long term relationships with our clients.  When you are looking to make significant changes in the way your print infrastructure works, you need a ‘trusted pair of hands’ so-to-speak and that’s one of our biggest strengths.  Visit our <a title="Testimonials" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/success/testimonials" target="_self"><strong>testimonial page</strong></a> to read what our customers have to say about our relationship skills.</p>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Many companies claim to be the &lsquo;best&rsquo; or the &lsquo;greatest&rsquo; at what they do.&nbsp; Often, the most convincing claims are from independent sources and customer testimonials.&nbsp; There are few independent sources in the technology world as solid and reliable as Gartner, the largest information technology consulting firm specializing in research and analysis.&nbsp; A recent report from Gartner has shown that Xerox and HP are the top two leaders in MFPs and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/categories" target="_self">print solution technologies</a></span>.</p>
<p>What does this mean to you?&nbsp; Well, for many years now, our motto at Xeretec has been &ldquo;Bringing you the best from Xerox&rdquo; and true to our word, we have always delivered on that promise.&nbsp; As our company has evolved and began to service more and larger clients, the addition of a new product range appeared inevitable.&nbsp; That is why in addition to a long standing Xerox Premier Partnership we have joined with HP to become an HP Preferred Partner.&nbsp; We can now bring our customers the best from both of the top technology providers, making available to them the best products and services in the print industry.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Gartner Magic Quadrant report for MFPs and <a href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/categories/1/15/xerox-office" target="_self">Printers</a>, evaluated a variety of technology providers in the print industry across a multitude of key factors such as products &amp; services, sales execution &amp; pricing, track record, customer experience and operations.&nbsp; &nbsp;All are areas that greatly impact the overall quality of your print infrastructure and which equate to reliability and reduced print costs for your business.</p>
<p>Please read the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Testimonials" href="http://www.xeretec.co.uk/success/testimonials" target="_self">customer testimonials</a></span> and review the independent <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Gartner Report MFPs" href="http://www.gartner.com/technology/media-products/reprints/hp/163288.html" target="_blank">Gartner report</a></span> and ask yourself what kind of print technology do you want in your business?&nbsp; We hope the answer would be &lsquo;the best&rsquo;, and we are proud to say, we can bring it to you.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the new and improved Xeretec website.  Our old website was in desperate need of a ‘facelift’ and was not in line with what our company stands for and what we deliver to our customers.</p>
<p>Our success in over doubling the size of Xeretec in the past four years has come from being the experts in what we do and in delivering business results for our customers.  We utilise only the best of breed print, copy, scan technologies and services from HP and Xerox.  These technologies and breadth of offerings are combined with our years of experience, our innovative and creative methods and our vibrant team of specialists to deliver solutions that get customers results.</p>
<p>Xeretec is built upon finding ways to help you achieve your goals.  The bedrock of this is understanding what you are trying to achieve and why? Our partnership based, consultative approach and benchmark print audit procedures allow us to understand your goals and become aligned to deliver against them. This applies to whether they relate to a simple technology selection, reducing costs, obtaining control of the document production infrastructure,  meeting compliance requirements, improving productivity or reducing carbon footprint.  The end solutions we have at our disposal are immense and are always selected and tailored to deliver the best results for you.</p>
<p>Our approach, professionalism, friendliness and the proven delivery of impressive business results for our customers, have formed our reputation for being a dependable, safe and ethical pair of hands. Before, during and after designing a solution for your business, we strive to build a trusting relationship with you and focus on continuous improvement throughout the agreement life. Don’t just take my word for it; hear what some of our customers have said on the testimonials page or contact me to arrange a visit to one of our many reference sites.</p>
<p>I hope you find the new website helpful and informative.  We look forward to helping your company benefit from a more efficient print infrastructure.</p>
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