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2. Beswick The World's Toughest Shredders

3. Cartridge SA Printer Cartridges

4. Nashua Cutting Edge Projector

5. Pitney Bowes Four New Exciting Products

6. Nashua Solutions Provider

8. Pitney Bowes Payslip Folding Machine

10. CSX Folder / Inserter

11. Cartridge SA Printer Cartridges

12. Osmosis Creative Graphic Design & Print Services

13. Altech Card Solutions Card Printers

14. Nashua Avis Fleet Services Streamlined

16. Nashua A4 Multifunctional

17. SACIA Trade Association

18. SBMS Sony Projectors

20. W Vos & Co Renz Binders

21. Nashua Multifunctional Printing Solution

22. Pitney Bowes Hard Drive Shredder

24. Nashua Next Generation Digital Printing

26. CSX Kodak ScanMate i940

27. Subscription Competition

28. Hasler Business Systems Mailing Solutions

29. Spec Systems Card & Label Printers

30a. SACIA Who Do You Call?

30b. Roan Systems Managed Print Services

31. PDC Nice Label

32. Beswick Quality Office Products: Binders

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Nashua Contact : KarenVivierTel : +27112328272Fax : +27879445473Email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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Afully featured projectorinitsownright,ithastheversatilityandflexibilitytomeetthediverseneedsof

anyorganisationinanyindustry.ThePJWX4130/PJWX4130Ngivesusersmorescopetoengagewiththeiraudienceorwithvideoandwebconferencingsystemsforimprovedteamwork and faster decision-making. Itcanevenbe integratedwith an iPad* – you can controlpresentationsfromthetabletandsharematerialwithotheriPadusers.

Ultra short throwTraditionally front projectionrequires a long throw distancebetweentheprojectorandscreen.ThePJWX4130/PJWX4130Nboastsarecord-breakingthrowdistanceofjust11.7cm,allowingittobeplacedjust inchesfromthewall,ensuringnothingcomesbetweenyouandyour message: no shadows; nonoise;noglare.Displayimagesofupto80inchesinmeetingrooms, classrooms, museum displays,restaurants,bars,shops,windowdisplays,anywherethereisawallorflatsurfacetoprojectupon.Andbecauseitissocompactandlight,youcanmoveitfromroomtoroomandevencarryittomeetingsoff-site.

Flexibility and freedom of expressionBusiness:Enablesproductivemultimediameetings inanysizedopenorenclosedspace.Aflexible,affordablewaytopresentcompanyinformationandproductdetailsin reception areas, showrooms and onexhibitionstands.Education:Enhancesformalandinformaltutorials with informative multimediacontent. Ideal for temporary publicinformationdisplaysonopendaysandotheroccasions.Retail: Grab the attention of passingshopperswitheyecatchingshopwindowdisplaysandadvertisements.Leisure:Connect theprojector toaudio-

Cutting edge projector technology for thesmallest spacesThePJWX4130/PJWX4130Nturnsthesmallestspaceintoamultimediameetingroomorashowcaseforyourproductsandservices.

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visualequipmentviatheHDMI interfaceandshowlivesportingevents,moviesandotherpre-recordedcontent.

Auto image optimisationAutomatic distortion adjustment:The

projectorautomaticallydetectsandcompensatesforkeystonedistortion

intheverticaldirectionwhenimagesareprojected.

Adjustmentscanalsobemademanuallyusingtheremotecontrol.

Wall colour correction:Automaticallyadjuststhecolouroftheprojectedimagetocompensate

forthebackgroundcolourofthewhiteboard,blackboard,

wallorotherprojectionsurface.

Low energy consumptionStandby mode:Inregularstandbymode,powerconsumptionfallstojust0.17Wforlowerenergybills.

Eco mode:Runningcostscanbe cut further by selecting

Ecomodetocut lampintensity and power

consumptionby25%.Theremotecontrol’sEco mode buttonmakesiteasytoturn

thefeatureonandoff.

Security as standardQuick start/shutdown: Rapid5 second start-up makes these

projectors deal for impromptu, ad hocmeetings.User logo function:Acompany logoorstandbymessagecanbedisplayedwhiletheprojectorisstartinguporwhenthereisnosignal.

Network connectivityThePJWX4130Nboastsall the featuresofthePJWX4130,pluswiredandwirelessnetworkconnectivity,aUSBport forPC-freepresentationsandenhanceddevicemanagement.Call Nashua today for more info.

*WithRicoh’sTamagoPresenterapp

Project from only 11.7cm away from the wall

Nashua provides a solution that contains all products and services in one delivery

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Nashua provides a clear value to customers looking for best-in-class applications and infrastructure that can support their business flows

and that are, at the same time, affordable and easily deployed and managed.

In today’s business scenario, organisations that have yet to modernise and update their business infrastructure are finding wide inefficiencies between what exists and what is possible. Often obsolete software and hardware is left to manage key aspects of an organisation’s operations with little or no collaboration between the different back end systems and data capturing hardware.

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...with our solutions we meet all business needs.

The consequence is lost time, lost money, and putting you last through weak performance.

As organisations grow, total automation of its business operations would ultimately be required. When that happens, a Total Business Solution (TBS) would need to be put in place. An effective Total Business Solution (TBS) reduces costs, saves money, and drives performance.

Streamline the way you work and enhance your organisation’s performance. Work more efficiently by bringing team members, tools and information together in collaborative workplaces. See how companies are solving critical business problems with Nashua Solutions, unique model to deliver best-in-class business solutions.

Key Benefits:Complete solution. By combining Nashua Office Automation with Nashua Mobile’s infrastructure offerings, this alliance is bringing specific, end-to-end hardware, software, and services solutions to mid size customers. This saves mid size companies the effort of piecing together a solution themselves while providing a solution with the appropriate configuration “sized” for their specific requirements.

Benefits of product breadth and scope. The extensiveness of the Nashua product portfolio, with its reusable building blocks for sustainable business process improvement, along with reference configurations for different classes of hardware, provides a robust platform for companies to pursue

system standardisation and best-practice replication.

Scalable. With Nashua, businesses can implement the same business applications that are run by the largest enterprises, meaning they will not need to change their applications as their businesses grow.

Highly configurable. Leveraging the capabilities of Nashua, solutions are adapted to companies’ specific business flow needs based on granular industry specifications as well as geography, without the cost, timeline, or “lock-in” associated with custom code. With our solutions we are targeting a variety of different business needs and vertical market requirements.

Reduced time to value. Nashua enable applications to be quickly configured and deployed, and the availability of reference configurations means the entire hardware plus software solution can be implemented rapidly.

Nashua provides a solution that contains all products and services in one delivery

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Nashua Contact : BenSheppardTel : +27112328190Fax : +27879446939Email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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Ease of purchase. Nashua allows midsizecustomerstoaccessthesesolutionsthroughthechanneltheyalreadyknowand/orwhoiswithintheirgeographicregionorlocality.

Reduced risk.Withreferenceconfigurationsconsistingofsetupguidestoleadfranchisesthrough setups that are appropriately“sized”fortheneedsofcustomers,solutionscanbeimplementedmorequicklyandwithlessrisk.

Focus on higher value-added offerings. Withthisinitiative,Nashuacanspendlesstimeandeffortonthecoreinstallation.Thisbenefitscustomersbecause franchiserscan spend more attention focusing onhighervalue-addedservices.

What We Do:Nashua delivers an easy to pick-what-you-needservice,accessibleforallsizesofcompanies tocentrallymanage theirbusinessprocessesnomatterwhereveryouareyoucanbeinconstanttouchwithyourbusiness.

NashuaSolutionsintegratestheinformationusedbyanorganisation’smanydifferentdepartmentalfunctionsintoanElectronicDocumentManagementSystem(EDMS).

NashuaSolutionsisdesignedtomodelandautomatemanyofthebasicprocessesofabusinessorganisationbeginning fromcustomer inquirystagetomanufacturingmanagement,withagoalof integratinginformationacrossthecompany.

Itusesmultipleplatformstobringcustomers,dealers, suppliers, manufacturers andemployeestogether.

Some industries that have benefitted from Nashua’s total solution offerings

Direct Marketing:• Assists in maintaining accurate

customerdata.• Better Customer service by way of

promptresponseandfollowup.

Logistic Industry:• Helps inconveyingvital information

toallstakeholdersandothers,dealingwiththecompany.

• Facilitateconnectivityandintegrationinalltheassociatedareas.

Medical Practitioner:• Integrating clinics at your different

locations.• Easy&fastaccesstopatientdatafrom

yourdifferentclinics.• Maintainingaccuratehealthrecordsof

thepatients.

Non-Governmental Organisations:• Help NGOs with better and more

efficientmanagementoftheiraccountsandfinances.

• Increasestheefficiency,lowerscost,generatesmoretimelyreports.

• Facilitates better control over theorganisation’soperations.

Education Institute:• Maintain database of students,

employees,trustees,etc.• Maintainrecordsofstudentfees,staff

salary,instituteexpenses,etc.• Keep track of student academic

performanceculturalfestivals,events,seminars,etc.

Real Estate:• Properprojectschedulinginstageswith

costsandallocationofresources.• Remote project monitoring with

generationofvarioustimely reportsfrom multiple work sites and headoffice.

Insurance agent:• Maintaincompletecustomerdatabase

alongwiththeirpolicydetails.• Maintain database of insurance

policies.• Trackpremiumduedatesandsend

reminderstoclients.

Courier Service:• Trackwhenandwhosignedforgoods

received.• Trackreceiptofpaymentsfromcust-

omersalongwithpaymentreminders.

ThedesignofNashuaSolutionsfacilitatesclearintegrationofmodulesthusprovidingflowofinformationbetweenallfunctionswithinanorganisation.

Neopost DS-75: The advanced combination of productivity, versatility and convenience

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A re you working in an environment where mail matters and response time is key? With its compact footprint, large loading and unloading

capabilities and many enhanced features, the DS-75 brings you the highest level of convenience, productivity and versatility. With one scan, send a document to the network, to e-mail, to the printer, to fax to a USB drive, and to FTP – simultaneously!

Automatically adapting to all your needs:Thanks to the control panel with a graphical and intuitive touch screen, just select your job and you will be finished before you know it. Creating a new job using the exclusive load’n’Go intuitive procedure is extremely easy. Simply load your documents and envelopes, press start and the DS-75 automatically measures the length of all loaded documents and the envelope to adjust all settings and deliver the appropriate mail item.

Smart solutions to maximise ease of use:The DS-75 gives you quick, safe and easy access to all parts of the paper path, so you'll quickly be up and running again if a break in production occurs. Its exceptional ease of use and extraordinary quietness allow the DS-75 to adapt perfectly to any working environment.

Several configurations for a wide variety of mail items:Several feeder configurations allow you to design and deliver attractive messages and a truly professional mail set (with all documents folded together) every time,

opens up a whole new world of mail creation possibilities and helps you add OMR or BCR marks to process jobs with variable page sets per recipient. Automatic file sorting and merging capabilities optimise costs per recipient.

Monitor, secure and track your production output:Neopost offers you the security of knowing that your printed jobs are actually being mailed. Mail Piece Production Control adds a unique ID to each letter within the address block and builds an audit trail for each production job, giving you real-time quality control and detailed line-item reports.

CSX service and supportCSX provides a free one year maintenance agreement with every unit sold in South Africa. Call CSX today for more info.

for efficient direct mail campaigns. It also reduces the risk of jams and guarantees the integrity of your mail.

CSX Contact : Kirsty AshleyHelpline: 0860 670 000Tel : +27 11 663 9345 Fax : +27 11 663 9319Email : [email protected]: www.csx.co.za

Branches country wide

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Smart solutions to maximise flexibility:The flexFeed feeders process any document size or type while a unique semiautomatic envelope separation mechanism allows feeding of a wide variety of envelope types. Use almost any size/type of material to address prospective or current customers efficiently.

The solution for multiple pages and various inserts:To process documents with varying pages and inserts, simply select a grouping criterion, such as invoice number, and you can collate multiple pages for the same recipient or even define different additional inserts for each group of recipients.

Improve communication impact while reducing costs:Neopost’s print machine document software

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Productivity made easy with the DS-75

•Highproductivity-ensuringmailqualityandintegrity

•Fullflexibility-creatingbusinessopportunities

•Foranyenvironment-everyuserwillloveit

•Easytouse-savingvaluabletime

Datacard® SD360 for vibrant images at superior speeds• Two-sided(duplex)cardprinting• Full-colourprinting:upto200cards

perhour(one-sided)upto155cardsperhour(two-sided).Monochrome:upto830cardsperhour(one-sided)

• IntuitiveLCDpanelwithsoft-touchcontrols

• TruePick™Features

Datacard® SP75 with advanced security technology• Intensesecurity:onestandardlaminator

andasecondoptionallaminator(extendcard life and help defend againsttampering)

• Highdurability• Diversefunctionality:applythesame

securitylaminatetobothsidesofthecardorapplydifferentlaminatestoeachside

Call Altech Card Solutions today for more info!

Altech Card SolutionsContact : KurtBurgerTel : 0118795700Fax : 0118795800Cell : 0836000057Email :[email protected] :www.acs.altech.co.za

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The Datacard® SD and SP Seriesprintersoperatefaster,better,andatalowercost,whetheryou’restrivingforsecurity,loyaltyorconvenience.

Theircompetitivefeaturesandpricemakethemthebestvalueonthemarket.Dozensof innovationscombine tocreate theseindustry-leadingcardprinters.SDandSPSeriesprintersoutperformintheircategoriessoyoucandothesameinyours.TruePick™anti-jamcardhandling(SDSeries)accuratelypickscardsandhelpsreducethestressofabusyworkday.TheSD360™andSD260™cardprintersconsistentlyprintIDcardsfasterandmorereliably – and at the best value on themarket.Whetheryouneedamoresecureworkplaceoraconvenientsolutiontoofficeidentification,SDSeriesprintersadapttoyourneedsandyourbudgetsoyoucanprintconfidently.Designed for card issuers looking toincreaseproductivityandmanagecosts,the Datacard® SP30 Plus card printeroffersaneconomicalprintingsolutionthatproducesprofessional,high-qualitycardswithfull-orpartial-colourimages–idealforissuingdriverslicenses,nationalhealthcarecards,corporateIDcards,governmentIDcardsandmore.

Smartcardencodingonmostprintermodelsproducemoresecuresolutionsforarangeofapplicationsincludingeducation,healthcareandcorporateneeds.

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SP30 – Entry-level simplex printer SD260 – Mid-range simplex printer SD360 – Mid to High range duplex printer SP75 Plus – High-end duplex printer

Forenhancedsecurityanddurability,theDatacard®SP75Pluscardprinterhasbeenengineeredtoenablegovernmentagencies,high-techcorporations,universitiesandothersecurity-minded organisations toprotectpeople,facilitiesandcriticalassets.The next generation of card printingfrom Datacard combines dozens ofgreat innovations into industry-leadingperfection.

Datacard® SP30 for low cost-per-card, high yield printing• One-sidededge-to-edgeprinting;

manualtwo-sidedprinting• Full-colourprinting:Upto160cardsper

hour;Monochrome:Upto750cardsperhour

• Easytooperate:Theprinterdriverprovidesmessageprompts,recoveryinstructions,colourimagepreviewandonlineuserhelp

Datacard® SD260 for superior speed and productivity• One-sided,edge-to-edgeprinting;

manualtwo-sidedprinting• Full-colourprinting:upto200cards

perhour(single-sided),upto155cardsperhour(two-sided).Monochrome:upto830cardsperhour

• Easy,fastinstallation• PrintermessagesdisplayonLCDpanel• TruePick™Features

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Reliability, superior image quality and performance – right on your desktop

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Avis Fleet Services wanted to move from paper-based to electronic processing of invoices and other documentation – aiming to cut its

print volumes by tens of thousands of pages every month.If your company leases a car or other vehicle in Southern Africa, there’s a good chance it will come from Avis Fleet Services. Since it was founded 30 years ago, Avis has grown to become the largest fleet management provider across the region, and has won PMR’s award for best fleet management company every year for the last five years. It provides long-term rental and management services to customers throughout South Africa and in Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Swaziland, with a fleet of nearly 200,000 vehicles under finance, maintenance and management contracts.

The challengesTo manage its fleet, Avis was until recently using paper-based processes to move documentation between its field offices and its headquarters, but these were inefficient and slow.“Doing business over a large geographical area and relying on postal services and a data communication infrastructure that was below par in most places, meant that document consolidation and dissemination was a big problem for us,” says Vincent Kelly, Senior Application Developer at Avis Fleet Services. “Our business processes in our finance sector alone generated about 85,000 documents per month.”Staff spent many hours sorting through paper documents and there was a lack of document accessibility. This increased Avis’ operational costs while decreasing its efficiency. Resolving queries was slow, reducing customer satisfaction.

The solutionTo overcome these issues, Avis decided to look for a document management solution to improve efficiency and save money, and turned to Nashua for help.Kelly comments: “We evaluated many different suppliers, but the product and services offered by Nashua were the most appropriate – for both cost and flexibility – to meet our specific needs.”Within four months, Nashua had created a ‘proof of concept’ solution, which manages

all documentation related to the vehicles and their maintenance – including quotes, repair work documents, and invoices received from suppliers and sent to customers. On the basis of this proof of concept, Avis decided to contract Nashua to provide a full solution.“Nashua provided us with an integrated document and process management solution that merges with our existing AS/400 based fleet management system, which contains all of our customer and transactional data,” says Kelly. “The Nashua system has allowed our IT team to build new solutions on top of these existing software applications and websites, which gave us the ability to streamline our business processes and centralise our data storage for easy retrieval – leading to increased operational efficiency and cost savings across the business.”

Avis Fleet Services streamlines document management with NashuaAvis Fleet Services wanted to move from paper-based to electronic processing of invoices and other documentation – aiming to cut its print volumes by tens of thousands of pages every month.

Saves time, improves customer service and reduces

printing costs

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The solution is based around Laserfiche Rio 8.3, an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system.This integrates with other software products that pull data from Avis’ Oracle

CHALLENGES• Reduce printing and document

handling costs• Cut time spent by staff dealing with

paper documents• Improve customer satisfaction by

resolving queries faster.

SOLUTION• Enterprise content management

solution based on Laserfiche handles around 85,000 invoices per month

• Solution integrates smoothly with existing systems and database.

BENEFITS• Printing volume reduced by 55%, with

65,000 fewer documents printed each month

• Documents sent for filing each month reduced from 90 boxes to one box

• Total cost of printing reduced by 40%• Filing costs reduced by 85%• Customer service improved with

faster responses and online documentation

• Staff time to handle documents reduced by typically 75%.

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database and use it to create customised invoices which manage the scanning of paper invoices.Nashua’s system now handles around 65,000 invoices per month in accounts receivable, and about 20,000 per month in accounts payable. All of these are securely processed and backed up, with no risk of losing paper documents.

Cost and time savingsefficiencies and cost savings have been considerable. For accounts receivable, the sending of paper for filing has reduced from 90 boxes per month to one per month, and printing volume has gone down by 55 percent – meaning that Avis prints 65,000 fewer documents every month just in this one department.Paper usage has also decreased, as there is no need to make unnecessary copies of supporting documentation. As Avis moves into the next phase of automating its processes, it expects to reduce the number of documents needing printing even further.No pre-printed stationery is now required, as the system can print formatted invoices with logos onto plain paper, as Kelly comments: “Nashua’s variable data printing application makes it more flexible for us to produce our customer invoices and statements and we’ve got control of the format we send out.”“The solution has helped us bring our expenditure down by 40 percent in terms of the total cost of printing,” says Kelly. “Our filing costs have been reduced to around 15 percent of what they were, due to space that we’ve managed to re-allocate for offices.”The system has also saved time and money by making it faster and easier to find documents. For example, when a customer phones in with a query, in the past, a clerk would have to put the phone down, go find a file, and call them back later.

Nashua Contact : Natalie von GerickeTel : + 011 2328134 email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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With the Nashua system, they can type a reference number into the system and the invoice comes up on screen so they can sort a query immediately – saving time and improving customer satisfaction. In addition to handling phone questions faster, customer service is also improved because Avis can keep its clients automatically notified of progress with a query or booking.“As well as the time savings to retrieve documents, we’ve been able to speed up the actual processing of certain functions,” says Kelly. “For example, an old paper-based process could take up to 20 minutes, now it takes us five minutes to do the same job – so throughput with the same amount of staff has increased.”Avis has also been able to expand its offering to customers by providing documents via email, or through online customer portals where they have access to their invoices and statements, instead of only relying on sending paper documents through the post. About 20 percent of Avis’ customers have so far opted to receive their statements online, helping to reduce printing, storage and postage costs.“While some of our competitors have got similar benefits in terms of providing documents online, we have progressed to have a competitive advantage in other areas” says Kelly.

Nashua also provides a scanning service for Avis, with an offsite bureau that can handle any bulk jobs. Nashua delivers the scanned documents as electronic images in the correct format to be added to the Laserfiche system.

Flexible solutionThroughout the project, Nashua has worked with Avis to make sure the solution delivers real benefits, as Kelly comments: “Nashua has really made the effort to understand our various business needs and adapt the solution accordingly.”“Nashua’s solution team is professional in their approach to find the relevant solutions to suit our specific requirements,” concludes Kelly. “Its continued support is of great value to us, and will assist us in making the solution become even more effective in years to come.”

“The Nashua system has allowed our IT team to build new solutions which streamline our business processes and centralise our data storage – leading to increased operational efficiency and cost savings across the business.”

Vincent Kelly, Senior Application Developer, Avis Fleet Services

Nashua Contact : GlennGoslinTel : +27112328136Fax : +27879445446Email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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The MP 301SPF is a fast black-and-whiteA4multifunctional inacompactdesign.Itoffersadvancedprint,copy,scanandfaxfunctions,

availableviaalarge4.3-inchcolourtouchpanel.

This innovativedevicecaneasilyreplaceseveralsingle-functiondevicesandimproveyourworkflow.Thesmall footprintsavesvaluable office space. Nashua’s nextgenerationcontroller (GWNX)alsogivesyou outstanding device managementcapabilities.

Compact and high value A4 B&WmultifunctionalsBlackandwhiteprintingandcopying,colourscanning-theAficio™MP301SPFpacksplentyofpunch

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Next generation controller architecture (GWNX)FeaturingNashua’snextgeneration controller,theMP301SPFinteractsintelligentlywithusers, improvingaccess to information.Intelligentworkflowfeatures includetheability to customise the control panel,browseandprintdirectlyfromtheweb.

Simple to operateWithatiltable4.3-inchcolourtouchpanel,theMP301SPFisveryeasyto operate. You cancustomise the homescreentoshowonlytheiconsyouneed.Youcaneveninsertyourcompanylogoonthescreen. Inaddition, full frontaccesseasesoperationandmaintenance.

Productivity upReliableequipment isthe first requirementforbusinessefficiency.Robustness and longdurability are the MP301SPF’strademarks.Thedeviceiscontinuallyproductivethankstoitsimpressivepapercapacityandeasytroubleshooting.

Intelligent compact designTheMP301SPFhasasmaller footprint thancomparableMFPs.Thesimple and intelligentcubedesignoptimisesdesktopworkspace.Thedual-colourdesignconceptpromotesintuitiveusability.

TCO downMinimisecostsaswellasyourenvironmentalfootprintwithenergy-saving features thatreduce elec t r ic i t yconsumption.Auniqueindicator g ives an

instantoverviewofyourusagebydevice,month,weekorevendaily,to implementfurtherTotalCostofOwnershipreductions.

Environmentally friendlyAtNashuawehelpyouloweryour

environmental footprint.TheMP301SPFhaseco-

friendly features suchas sleep mode, duplexprinting and paperless

fax.T he Ty pic al E lec t r ic i t y

Consumption is1.5kW/hat30cpm.Aneco-friendlyindicatordisplaysinformationtohelpyoureducepaperusage.

• Warm-uptime:23seconds• Firstoutputspeed:5.4seconds• Continuousoutputspeed:30ppm• Copierresolution:600dpi• Printresolution:300/600dpi• ScannerResolution:100-600dpi• ScanSpeed:Max30originals/minute

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Highly secureS e c ur i t y f ea t ure sinclude locked print,holdprint(withoptionalHDD), an embeddedwatermark (optionalCopyDataSecurityUnit required),LDAPauthentication, and HDD option withoverwriteandencryptionfunctiontomeetyourcompany’ssecurityrequirements.

Question: When selecting a vendor for your next AV installation, which of these items is the LEAST important item you should consider?

a. Price quoted for the projectb. Installation quality of the installations deptc. Company reputation in the marketplaced. Financial stability of the supplier

Answer: (a) In today’s tough economic climate it’s obviously important to consider price as an important factor in choosing a supplier for your next AV installation. But choosing a supplier based on price alone is a sure-fire path to failure and an ineffective AV solution. Chose a vendor based on their ability to provide an AV solution that meets your requirements and make sure you’re buying from a reputable organization with certified staff and the resources to back-up your installation on a long-term basis.

SACIA is the leading trade association for the professional AV industry in Southern Africa. We promote the adoption of professional standards in the local market and our members commit to truth, honesty and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the audiovisual profession.When you’re looking for a reputable supplier with a proven track record in the professional AV market, our members are a good place to start. For more information on SACIA and a full list of members, please visit www.sacia.org.za

An informed business choice

The South African Communications Industries Association is a not-for-profit Trade Association committed to

promoting the adoption of professional standards in the audiovisual industry throughout Africa.

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Recent trends towards brighter business projectors are accelerating demands for the use of even brighter light sources as well as smaller projector sizes. Whatever your projection needs, Sony offers a model to suit your application, from 3LCD entry-level, basic installation to high-end installation models.

Your space deserves a projector that fits

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VPL-FH500L versatile installation WUXGA projector

Ultimate picture quality and dramatic brightness in WUXGA projection Packing the most advanced projector technologies into a low-profile design, the VPL-FH500L delivers a dramatic brightness of 7,000 lumens and ultra high-quality images with WUXGA resolution. The VPL-FH500L offers peace-of-mind operation with a twin-lamp system that provides both a redundant lamp and economical operation. Alternating the two lamps gives replacement time of up to 8,000 hours, saving maintenance time and cost.It also delivers amazing installation flexibility and hassle-free maintenance in a stylish design that blends into any decor.This projector has a very wide lens shift range for excellent flexibility when installing the unit and adjusting the image. Lamp and air filter maintenance cycles are synchronised and exceptionally long compared to single-lamp and other dual-lamp systems, cutting maintenance time and cost.

Ultra-high WUXGA resolution with full-HD compatibilityThe VPL-FH500 delivers an amazing resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200), which exceeds Full-HD resolution (1920 x 1080).It also allows projection in a wider display range: more information can be displayed on the screen, so the user can see the whole page without scrolling. Extremely clear and detailed high-quality images are projected, even on a large screen, and native Full-HD images can be projected full screen. The VPL-FH500L is the ultimate tool for projecting images in a range of applications requiring exceptional detail.

Brilliant colour performanceBy combining a new-generation optical system that uses Sony’s BrightEra™ with Long Lasting Optics technology and a 3LCD

projection system, the VPL-FH500L offers a high brightness of 7,000 lumens and presents bright and natural images.Lens shift functionControlled from either the projector control panel or the supplied Remote Commander™ unit, the position of the projected image can be moved vertically by -113% to +113% and horizontally by -63% to +63%. Images can be easily adjusted to the desired settings during installation. With this exceptional shift range, the VPL-FH500L can be installed in a way to maximise performance even in the most difficult environments.

SBMS is an approved Service

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Excellent image capabilities and a long lifespanSony’sBrightEratechnologyimprovesandmaintainscolourpuritythroughoutthelifeofthesesystemsbyprotectingtheLCDpanelsagainstharmfulultravioletlight.Simple to use and maintain, extremelyfunctionalandwithalowcost-of-ownership,theseareanobviouschoiceforvenuesthatdemandqualityandpracticality.TheVPL-FX30incorporatesahigh-resolutionlensknownastheAllRangeCrispFocus(ARC-F) lens,whose largediameterandfine pitch ensure crisp pictures. It alsoincorporates12-bit3DGammaCorrectioncircuitrytoperformhighlyaccurategammacorrection,achievingsmoothergradationsandrichergrey-scale.

Thisenablesdetailedimagestobeprojectedwiththeircorrectgeometry,evenwheninstallationspaceislimited.Advanced geometric correctionEach corner can be grabbed and fittedsquarely to the desired position. Thisfeatureisusefulwhenanoffsetprojectionisnecessary.Fine lens shiftThe lens shift function allows imagepositiontobeeasilyfinetunedverticallyorhorizontally.Convenient, simple projector replacementThe standard 1.5x zoom lens enablesinstallation flexibilitywhenreplacinganexistingprojectorwiththeVPL-CW255orVPL-CX235– there’snoneed tochangeceilingmountpositions.“Blend-in”designTheVPL-CW255andVPL-CX235showcaseanewlow-profilechassis,sotheseprojectorsappeartoblendintotheceilingorwallonwhichtheyaremounted.

High brightness and low maintenance TheVPL-FX30andVPL-FX35offeramazinginstallation flexibility and hassle-freemaintenance, along with stylish yetinconspicuousdesignthatblendsintoanydecor.Packing the most advanced projectortechnologiesintoalow-profiledesign,theVPL-FX30isanexcellentchoice,deliveringadramaticbrightnessof4200lumensandhigh-qualityimageswithXGAresolution.Designedtofit intoalmostanysituationthatneedsahigh-qualityprojector,TheVPL-FX35isperfectfornewinstallationsandforupdatingolderequipmentusingexistingmountsandfittings.Versatile image adjustability and lensoptionsallowinstallerstoplaceTheVPL-FX35 in locationswhereotherprojectorswould struggle to work – even in highambientlight.

Installation flexibility, eco-friendly and good TCO with a stylish design The VPL-CW255 and VPL-CX235 deliverinstallationflexibility,eco-friendlyfeatures,andalowtotalcostownershipinastylishdesignthatblendsintoanydecor.Their imagecorrectionfeaturesand lensshift/zoomcapabilityeasilyallowuserstofitanyimageontothescreen,evenfromanoffsetprojectionangle.Theseprojectorsareeconomicallydesignedfor optimum energy efficiency, thanksto their auto power saving function,picturemutingfunctionwithlampcontroltechnology, long-lasting lamp, and lowpowerconsumption.The VPL-CW255 offers 4,500 lumensbrightness and wide screen projectionwithWXGAresolution,whiletheVPL-CX235provides4,100lumensbrightnessandhighimagequalitywithXGAresolution.Vertical/horizontal keystone distortionWiththeseprojectors,verticalkeystonedistortionupto+/-30degreesandhorizontaldistortionupto+/-20degreescanbedigitallycorrectedviatheon-screenoperationmenuand/ortheRemoteCommander™unit.

VPL-FX30 | FX35 advanced installation (XGA) projectors

VPL-CW255 | CX235 basic installation (WXGA | XGA) projectors

Cost- and energy-efficientByincorporatingahigh-performancelampandadvanced lamp-control technology,theVPL-CW255andVPL-CX235deliveranextremelylonglampreplacementtimeof5,000hoursaswellasofferingremarkablylowpowerconsumption,allowinguserstomakesignificantelectricitysavings.

Wide Zoom and Wide Lens Shift RangeThestandardlenshaswidezoomcapabilityformoreflexiblepositioning,closertoorfurtherback fromthescreen.Wide lensshift range means it can be positionedclosertotheceilingorhorizontallyoffsettoavoidceilingobstacles.Lensesarealsointerchangeableforincreasedflexibility.Less maintenanceLongerlamplifeandsynchronisedlampandfilterreplacementhalvethemaintenanceneeded to keep the projector in peakoperatingcondition.

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German-engineered Renz binding machines add the perfect finishing touch to your documents and presentation material

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Ringwire bindingIs Renz’s speciality, making documentseasytobindwiththisverypopularbindingmethod.

Plastic comb bindingRenzplasticcombpunchingandbindingmachines are of an all-metal, robustconstruction,towithstandrigoroususe.Theiruser-friendly,efficientdesignspeedsup the binding operation and boostsproductivity.

Spiral bindingRenz’sspiralbindingmachinespunchuniqueovalholesthatmakeitveryeasytowindinthespiralelement.Andthesuperrobustconstructionensuresmaximumpunchingthroughput.

Punching machinesCopyshopsandbinderiesneedefficientpunchingsystemstocopewithveryhighvolumes–andRenzhasarangeofversatilemachines that meet these stringentdemands.

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The Renz range of machines andconsumablesfromWVos&Coareofthebestqualityandarecompetitivelypricedtoenhanceyourpresentationsandprotectyourdocuments.

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ECO-Information ScreenThe eco-information screen encourages sustainable behaviour by bringing green metrics directly to the attention of users. A pop-up on the operation panel a d v i s e s t h e total number of pages printed by each user and shows any reduction they have made in paper consumption through use of duplex and N-up printing. The pop-up has a free-type area in which the administrator can promote a corporate environmental message.

Data Overwrite Security and HDD EncryptionData Overwrite Security overwrites temporary data held on the MFP’s hard drive with random data. The random data is overwritten twice to ensure that the original data cannot be recovered. This method of data overwrite is the USA Department of Defence standard. HDD Encryption protects information by encrypting the address book, authentication information and stored documents.

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The perfect partner for a hardworking office

The Aficio™MP C3002 is the perfect office partner. This elegant, high-achieving all-rounder will look good and work well in any office.

The user-friendly home screen saves time and effort, while a range of handy features aid workflow and connectivity between colleagues.

Nashua Contact : Eugene EngelbrechtTel : +27 11 232 8142 Fax : +27 87 944 5437email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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able to control the print environment and reduce cost. A new scheduling feature enables the administrator to set the point at which individual users and group print quotas are reset.

Scheduled printThe Scheduled Print feature enables users to specify when documents will be printed. Using this feature, it is possible to schedule long print jobs – invoices, statements, reports etc. – to run overnight, when they are less likely to inconvenience other users. The time is specif ied within the print driver and can be amended using the operation panel or WebImage Monitor.

Print from USB/SD The new MFPs are e quip p e d w i t h a USB/SD card reader. Located to the side of the operation panel, the card reader is easily accessible. Particularly useful in walk up environments, it enables users to print documents and JPEG images without needing to open them on a PC. JPEG files can be previewed in colour on the MFP’s operation panel.

Customisable Home ScreenThe home screen of the MFP can be customised. A corporate logo can be inserted at the upper right corner of the screen and the desktop customised to include preferred function icons. Individual users can also create their own personal home screens to include a programme shortcut which automates a frequently used operation.

Nashua’sAficio™MPC3002–asmartMFPyoucanadapttomeetyourteam’suniqueneeds

MFP Web Browser (option)Using the optional MFP Web Browser, users can browse external websites and print out the displayed page directly from the operational panel of the MFP. Webpage addresses can be registered as bookmark icons on home screen. Using this feature, users can print Google maps, e-tickets and coupons without needing to access a PC/Mac.

Quota SchedulingQuota Setting allows the administrator to limit the output of individual users and user groups. By setting page count and user count limits, the administrator is

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Auto Job PromotionThis feature reduces downtime associated with paper size mismatch and other print errors. With Auto Job Promotion enabled, jobs that can be executed immediately will be promoted over jobs that would otherwise cause the print queue to stall. Skipped jobs can be reprinted from the operational panel or Web Image Monitor once the error has been resolved.

The Nashua Pro™ C651EX / C751EX / C751 –the next generation in digital printing

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The new Nashua Pro™ C751 series takes digital light production printing to another level. It harnesses a rich heritage in research and

development. It builds on established standards of quality, reliability, efficiency and durability. And with an array of innovative technologies, it leads the way from start to finish.

Digital printing redefinedAs the on-demand colour printing market grows, so does its needs. Innovative, cost competitive solutions are key. With superior image quality and exceptional functionality, the new Ricoh Pro™ C751 series offers the highest specification and reliability in its class.

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From start to finish, the Pro™ C751 raises the standard for productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.

Extremely high image qualityVCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology for razor sharp 4800dpi. Compared with eight beam 1200dpi, VCSEL has as many as 40 laser beams emitting simultaneously to give exceptionally accurate and smooth image quality.

PxP™ Polymerised toner and oil-less fusing technology features ultra-fine particles with a low melting point to achieve a smoother, more even finish. This sets a new standard for on-demand printing that rivals offset quality and expands the scope of printed materials.

New active toner density control technologyThis technology monitors the amount of toner being used and provides the developer unit with just the right amount at precisely the right time for consistent colour uniformity across the sheet, from the first print to the last.

Organic photoconductors (OPCs) lead the print industry in high sensitivity and durability. The enhanced overcoat layer of the Advanced Stabilisation OPC drum increases both durability and ability to produce stable colour during continuous print runs.

Intelligent OPC Drive Control provides continuous feedback adjustment for drum rotation speed to minimise colour shift.

Outstanding media versatilityA new improved fusing unit and paper path designed to support up to 300gsm, provides broad media support and high productivity regardless of paper thickness.

It significantly enhances production of thick media such as direct mail, postcards and business cards with productivity up to 150% higher than competitors.

Pro™C651eX/C751eX/C751:• Technology:

4-drum electrostatic transfer system with internal transfer belt

• Print Speed: Full Colour/Mono: Pro™C651EX: 65ppm Pro™C751EX/C751: 75ppm• Resolution:

1,200 x 4,800 dpi• warm-up time:

Less than 300 sec.• Duty Cycle:

350,000 pages per month • Scanner Resolution:

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BW: 75 ppm, FC 75 ppm • Max Scan Area:

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High precision duplex registration

This is made possible by the combination of Mechanical Registration and VCSEL technology which corrects paper skews and compensates for media distortion to ensure precise image positioning and accurate registration on both sides – ideal for printing of items such as business cards, postcards and publications.

The Nashua Pro™ C651EX / C751EX / C751 –the next generation in digital printing

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Textured paper, envelopes, syntheticmaterial, labels,cardsandmorecanbeaccommodated.

Andevenfromadistance,userscan check printing status inrealtimewiththeStatusPoleIndicator.

Liquid cooling systemThesearethefirstcut-sheetdigitalprinterstouseanewliquidcoolingsystem.

Bymaintainingthedevelopertemperatureattheappropriatelevel,itenablesextendedanduninterruptedprintingfortrulyefficientproductivity.

Cutting edge workflow managementUsingthelatestAdobe®PDFPrintEngine(APPE) technology, theC751seriesalsofeaturesanexternalEFIE-41AFieryServer,connectedasstandard.

Designedtosuityourworkflowandprintapplication requirements, it deliverssuperiorthroughputandsupportsfinishingoptionstoraisethevalueofeveryprintjob.

Exceptional productivityWithitsSRA3/DLTLargeCapacityTray,thePro™C751serieshasatotalcapacityofupto7,000sheetsandtheBypassTrayUnitcanhandlethelargestpapersizeinitsclassof330.2x630mm.

ThisisanexceptionallyusefulfeaturewhenproducingcomprehensivedocumentsforsalesbrochuresorcreatingPOS,withtheabilitytoreproducefullbleedA3withcropmarksandborders.

Call Nashua today and make your first impression your best.

Media libraryAsimplepre-setpressandmediacataloguemeansthatanyonecansetprintjobswiththeeasy-to-masterintuitiveinterfaceofthecolourtouchscreen.

Theextensivelibraryholdsover100profilesaswellasacustomlibraryforpersonalisedmediaprofilesandaback-upcapacityforanadditional1,000profiles.Itgivesrealscopetotakefulladvantageofadiverserangeofdifferentprintopportunities.

Userscaneasilysetupcomplexprintingjobs;applyingsettingsbyselectingpresetorcustommediatypes,whichsynchronisesaftereachupdatewiththeprinterservermedialibraryonanEFIFiery™E-41A.

TogetherwiththeMediaLibrary’sexcep-tional features, itdeliversunsurpassedcolourreproduction,jobafterjobafterjob.

Enhanced Operator Replaceable Units (ORUs) for maximum uptimeThese enable users to replace keycomponents rather than waiting for aservice engineer,minimisingdowntimewhilemaximisingproductivityandreducingcost.

Addingnewmedia,tonerbottlesorreplacingwastebottlesdoesn’trequirethesuspensionoftheprintingprocess–avaluableassetespeciallyfortime-criticalruns.

Ease of useTo ensure smooth, uninterruptedtransitions,aLED light indicateswhichtrayisinusesoprogresscanbecheckedandanothertrayrefilledreadyforthenextprintjob.

Kodak announces the new Kodak ScanMate i940 Scanner. With the same great features as the i920, the i940 also allows scanning without

mains power supply, using only the USb 2.0 connection.

This compact scanner saves desk space with its small footprint, and saves time by automating repetitive tasks. Plus, it creates crisp, clear images and easily readable text on the first scan so you can make quick work of your scanning tasks. And get back to business.

With Kodak’s Smart Touch functionality, the ScanMate i940 gets important business documents into your information network in an instant. That’s because Smart Touch automates multiple-step scanning operations by capturing, processing, and sending information for you.

At the touch of a button, Smart Touch helps you make e-mail attachments, picture files, searchable PDFs, and more. Plus it files documents or sends them to “the cloud.” For example, if a business configured its ID card scanning process as Option 2, an employee could simply select “2” on the scanner display.

The ID card would be scanned, processed, and its image sent to the proper destination — automatically.

The Kodak ScanMate i940 scanner. The small, but powerful way to clear your desk and get ahead of your day.

• Stay in contact: Bundled software helps you easily edit and synchronise business card info with your contact applications

• Integrate easily: TWAIN and ISIS drivers allow quick compatibility with most scanning software

• Do more: Kodak Capture Pro Software lets you quickly scan, process, utilise, and manage documents — no third-party software to buy

CSX service and supportCSX provides a free one year maintenance agreement with every unit sold in South Africa. Call CSX today for more info.

Seven great things you can do with the Kodak ScanMate i940 Scanner to get ahead:• Save space: Compact, highly portable

design takes up less desk space

• Save time: Kodak’s Smart Touch performs multiple-step scanning and organising operations automatically. When A/C powered, colour pages are scanned at up to 15ppm (200dpi) and black and white at up to 20ppm. Via USB, black and white and colour pages are scanned at up to 8ppm (200dpi).

• Make great images: Kodak’s Perfect Page document imaging is built in — just press the button and get great images with bright colours and crisp text

• Scan it all: Reliably handles a wide range of documents with the 20-sheet automatic document feeder, including extra-long documents, business cards, ID cards, and embossed hard cards

The information organiser that won't take up your whole desk. Or your whole day.

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The information organizer that won’t take up your whole desk.Or your whole day.

ScanMate i920 Scanner

Eight great things you can do with the Kodak ScanMate i920 Scanner to get ahead.

Save space ngised elbatrop ylhgih ,tcapmoC takes up less desk space

Save time smrofrep hcuoT tramS s’kadoK multiple-step scanning and organizing operations automatically

Make great images Kodak’s Perfect Page document imaging is built in — just press the button and get great images with bright colors and crisp text

Scan it all fo egnar ediw a seldnah ylbaileR documents with the 20-sheet automatic document feeder, including extra-long documents, business cards, ID cards, and embossed hard cards

Stay in contact uoy spleh erawtfos deldnuB easily edit and synchronize business card info with your contact applications

Integrate easily TWAIN and ISIS drivers allow quick compatibility with most scanning software

Do more Kodak Capture Pro Software lets you quickly scan, process, utilize, and manage documents — no third-party software to buy

Get peace of mind Our three-year limited warranty supports Kodak’s commitment to superior workmanship

Know what it feels like to get ahead.The compact Kodak ScanMate i920 Scanner saves desk space with its small

footprint, and saves time by automating repetitive tasks. Plus, it creates

crisp, clear images and easily readable text on the first scan. So you can

make quick work of your scanning tasks. And get back to business.

With Kodak’s Smart Touch functionality, the ScanMate i920 gets important

business documents into your information network in an instant. That’s

because Smart Touch automates multiple-step scanning operations by

capturing, processing, and sending information for you. At the touch of a

button, Smart Touch helps you make e-mail attachments, picture files,

searchable PDFs, and more. Plus it files documents or sends them to “the

cloud.” For example, if a business configured its ID card scanning process

as Option 2, an employee could simply select “2” on the scanner display.

The ID card would be scanned, processed, and its image sent to the proper

destination — automatically.

The Kodak ScanMate i920 Scanner. The small, but powerful, way to clear

ScanMate i940 Scanner

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Employers and employees alike underestimate the time and money wasted by an uncomfortable workspace. Today almost everyone in the office environment works with a computer. Without realising it, our desks are becoming a danger zone – constant working with poor posture can lead to painful ailments and injuries. When poor posture is combined with sitting for long periods without a break, muskoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are often experienced. These include trigger finger, tendonitis, carpal-tunnel syndrome, shoulder and neck problems and more.Office Well-Being involves designing a work environment to fit the individual’s specific needs. You should never have to adapt to your workstation ... your workstation should adapt to you!

One of the easiest and quickest ways to understand if you or your employees are at risk is to take a simple workstation assessment

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folding applications. Six popular folds are clearly marked on the fold plates for quick setup. Adjustments can also be made to process unique custom folds.

Featured highlights:• Speed: Up to 15 500 pieces per hour• Telescoping Output Stacker• Pre-set fold settings

Recommended options:• Fold up to four stapled or unstapled

sheets at the same time with the Multi-Sheet Feeder

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• Automatically square and align forms with a 402 Series Jogger

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Pressure seal one-piece mailers are the ultimate solution for any business document that can be printed on one

piece of paper. The reason? One-piece mailers eliminate the need for envelopes and provide a much faster, cost-effective solution to inserting equipment or folding and stuffing by hand. Pressure seal mailers have narrow bands of pressure sensitive adhesive which create a complete and secure seal when processed through AutoSeal® equipment. Pressure seal mailers are laser printer compatible and provide a simple, streamlined solution for virtually all businesses regardless of size or type. Pressure seal one-piece mailers are processed through a printer, laser or impact. The printed document is then taken to the AutoSeal pressure sealers to be folded and sealed. The result is a secure, outgoing mail-ready document which provides a professional look in a timely, cost effective manner!

One-piece mailers eliminate the need for envelopes

AutoSeal® Pressure Sealers and one-piece mailersThe AutoSeal® equipment line provides desktop solutions used in an office environment to high-end production equipment needed for larger corporations. Desktop solutions begin with the economical entry-level pressure sealer for smaller jobs while the fully-automatic flagship model is specifically designed to process multiple applications with simplicity and ease.The In-Line Systems work in conjunction with MICR and non-MICR laser printers to print, fold and seal in one streamlined process.The following are just a few popular applications processed through AutoSeal® pressure sealers:• Invoices • Appointment Notices• Payroll/Checks • Grade Reports• Utility Bills • Direct Mail• PIN Mailers • Rebates and more!

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Folding paper by hand is a tedious, inefficient task that can be automated by easy to use and cost-effective folding systems. Hasler Business Systems and Mailing and Mechanisation supply a complete line of desktop to production-level folders.

A folder for any environmentFriction feed desktop folders are ideal for the office environment, while air-feed, heavy duty models are capable of handling the most demanding jobs.The folders offer unmatched features such as a unique, dedicated multi-sheet feeder, for folding up to four sheets of stapled or unstapled paper at once. A high-capacity, telescoping conveyor allows users to fill the 500-sheet feeder, press start and walk away. Some combine these features with intuitive, fully automatic fold adjustments to make even first time users comfortable with their setup and operation.The entry level folder is an economical solution for automating paper folding. Removable fold plates, capability of processing up to 27,5 x42,5cm paper and an easy to use drop-in feed system makes it ideal for schools, churches and other small organisations.

The FD 342The FD 342 folder is fast, dependable and easy-to-use in virtually all

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Of all the many things that can drain efficiency from your back office, paperwork tops the list. Operations such asaccounts payable, human resources and expense management even the basic office tasks of printing andscanning can be quickly buried under the flood of paper.

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If you feel that a SACIA member has failed to live up to this pledge contact us at [email protected] or call our complaints hotline on +2711 083 6418

For a full list of SACIA members and a copy of their pledge to conduct business on an ethical basis visit www.sacia.org.za

The Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA) is a not for profit trade association committed to promoting the adoption of professional standards and ethical business practices in the communications industry throughout Southern Africa.

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Innovation isn’t just about designing a product that looks good. It’s about delivering technology that helps make life easier.

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