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In our continuing series, we’re looking at how printer and copier/MFP companies are using artificial intelligence to enhance the security of those devices. This week we look at Sharp Corporation and Toshiba Tec. Sharp Sharp uses AI and machine learning to secure its devices in several ways: Proactive AI-Powered Antivirus Machine Learning Malware Detection: Sharp integrates Bitdefender antivirus…

Canon U.S.A. today announced the strategic expansion of its premier imageFORCE portfolio with the launch of the new imageFORCE C3100 Series and imageFORCE 4100 Series A3 copier/MFPs.  Building on the momentum of the previous models of Canon’s  imageFORCE platform, the new series leverage established core features like scalability, high-resolution output, extensive security features, and…

The Trump administration is now proposing new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent, under Section 301 of 1974 law, on imports from 60 economies for failing to ban forced labor goods. Trade Act’s Section 301 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 is a U.S. law that authorizes the president and the U.S. Trade Representative to impose tariffs and trade restrictions on foreign countries. It’s primarily used…

So far, the U.S. government has paid out approximately $20 billion in refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025. However, the U.S. Department of Justice, under the direction of President Trump, is now seeking to put an end to those refunds. Background In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA tariffs were illegally…

In this post, we look at the latest financial results for office printer and copier/MFP companies. Because these companies use different financial calendars, these quarters differ.  For most Japanese companies, their last quarter was their fourth quarter. For Canon Inc., it was the company’s first quarter, for Xerox, it was its first quarter, and for HP Inc., it was its second quarter. In a…

Ricoh Company of Japan and Ricoh Asia Pacific today announced that they had acquired Global Vision Multimedia Group, a specialized provider of audio-visual and multimedia integration services with deep expertise across the Asia-Pacific region. Ricoh did not disclose the cost of the acquisition. The acquisition is said to accelerate Ricoh’s expansion of its workplace services portfolio and service…

Toshiba America Business Solutions today introduced its latest industrial label printer, which is designed for use in warehouses and distribution centers, and for horticulture and manufacturing sectors.  Toshiba says its new thermal-transfer  BX820T ($4,999 MSRP) provides industrial professionals with the day-to-day reliability and consistency they require, along with a low total cost of…

On May 28th, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced that Formax has joined the Sharp Partner Program The new partnership is designed to help production-print providers enhance workflows and unlock new revenue opportunities through advanced document- finishing solutions. It combines Sharp’s digital press technology with Formax’s document-finishing capabilities to create…

In our continuing series, we look at how document-imaging companies are using artificial intelligence to better secure their office printers and copier/MFPs. This week we look at Konica Minolta and Kyocera Document Solutions.  Both Konica Minolta and Kyocera use AI to transition office-imaging devices and printers from passive hardware to proactive, intelligent network endpoints. They use AI for…

On May 27th, Konica Minolta Europe launched the AccurioPress C5080 production-printer series with fifth-generation technology.  Printing at up to 81 ppm, the AccurioPress C5080 replaces the AccurioPress C4080 Series, and can be configured with a wide range of optional workflow and document-finishing capabilities. Available now, the new entry-level A4 color AccurioPress C5080/C5070 (81 ppm and 71…

Canon Inc. of Japan today announced that it has notified Amazon that certain toner cartridges sold on the Amazon e-commerce platform infringe Canon’s patents, and requested the removal of such product offerings from Amazon.com. In its report to Amazon, Canon identified, among others, the product listings shown in the table below and alleged that the cartridges sold under those listings by the…

On May 27th, HP Inc. leadership held a second-quarter earnings conference call. For the second quarter, net revenue was $14.4B, up 9.0 percent year-over-year. PC revenue made up 71 percent of revenue, while Print revenue made up 29 percent or revenue. Enhancing PCs and Printers with Artificial Intelligence HP Inc. Interim CEO Bruce Broussard spoke of how HP is using AI to transform personal…

HP Inc. today reported financial results for its second quarter. Results were better than expected, but were mostly due to the strong performance of its PC business, not its printer business, the latter of which reported flat revenue. Second quarter net revenue was $14.4 billion, up 9.0 percent year-over-year (YoY), and net earnings were $0.45 billion, up 11 percent YoY. Adjusted earnings per…

One of the biggest events in the document-imaging industry was Xerox’s acquisition of rival Lexmark International in July 2025 for $1.5 billion. With an acquisition of that size, one key question has been how well Xerox can integrate Lexmark and how it can successfully benefit from the acquisition.  The first result was that it positioned Xerox among the top-five in every major print segment and…

On May 18th, Canon U.S.A. launched the imagePROGRAF GP-2600S, its new 24”  large-format inkjet printer, which is designed for printing graphics, posters, graphics, and in-store displays. Designed for in-house print operations and print-for-pay environments, the imagePROGRAF GP-2600S features Canon’s LUCIA PRO II Seven-Color Ink System that  includes orange ink to help provide an expanded color…

DocuWare, a Ricoh company and provider of document management and workflow automation solutions, launched several new products at its annual DocuWorld Americas Partner Conference held this week  in Chicago. Approximately 350 partners from 15 countries across the Americas also heard firsthand from CEO Dr. Michael Berger about the stability, structure, and order that DocuWare solutions bring to…

In this continuing series, we look at how two office-imaging companies, Canon and Ricoh, use AI to enhance security for their office printers and copier/MFPs. Canon and Ricoh use AI and Machine Learning (ML) to protect printers and MFPs from endpoint to cloud. Both manufacturers use AI for real-time threat detection, secure user authentication, automated document classification, and environment…