PRINTITRESELLER.UK 27 WHAT’S NEW Flat rate print plan Canon UK & Ireland has introduced Ultra, a new flat rate plan designed to simplify print and document management for private sector organisations, including corporates. The Ultra plan introduces a streamlined approach to print services, addressing challenges associated with fluctuating costs, complex billing and administrative burden. With one flat fee covering prints, service and consumables, it eliminates unpredictable charges and enables organisations to manage their operations with greater ease. Centred on four core pillars – Ultra Simple, Ultra Clear, Ultra Control and Ultra Predictable – the plan ensures businesses benefit from straightforward pricing, full transparency and consistent cost management. Ultra supports both finance and IT teams with improved budget control and forecasting capabilities. Key benefits include flat rate pricing, eliminating unexpected spend spikes; simplified budgeting and forecasting, enabling greater financial confidence; protection against usage fluctuations, with consistent costs regardless of print volumes; improved cost visibility, supporting more strategic decision-making; and reduced administrative burden, with streamlined invoicing and fewer financial surprises. Khalid Aziz, Marketing Director, Integrated Printing & Services Group said: “With Ultra, we’re removing the complexity traditionally associated with print management, replacing it with a simple, transparent and reliable model. By delivering consistent, all-inclusive service pricing, Ultra empowers our customers to plan with confidence, reduce administrative overheads and focus on what matters most to their business.” The plan will initially be available to Canon’s direct commercial customers in the UK and Ireland, with a phased expansion planned. www.canon.co.uk Full HD laser projector The EB-L270F is a new Full HD laser projector from Epson designed as a bright, reliable and cost-effective alternative to flat panel displays. Developed for classrooms, lecture spaces and meeting environments, the EB-L270F combines native 1080p resolution with laser reliability and flexible installation options – it can be installed on the ceiling, floor or wall and can also be mounted on a lighting track and delivers 5,200 lumens of brightness and scalable projection up to 310 inches. The EB-L270F also supports Epson’s wider commitment to reliable, lower maintenance laser projection. With mercury lamp projectors set to exit the market in February 2027 due to RoHS regulations, the EB-L270F provides a competitive 5,200 lumen-class laser solution for organisations moving away from lampbased technology. The projector offers flexible content source options including HDMI, local content playback via memory card, optional wireless connectivity and Miracast via the ELPAP11 adaptor. It is also compatible with Epson software including Epson Creative Projection, Epson Projector Content Manager, Epson iProjection and Epson Projector Management, helping users create, manage and share content more easily (ELPAP11 adaptor required). www.epson.co.uk Entry-level digital print presses Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C5080 Series reduces operational complexity and enables faster and more efficient productivity for print service providers. Printing at speeds of up to 81 ppm, the entry-level AccurioPress C5080 Series is designed to help customers take their first steps towards long-term success in digital print production. Replacing the AccurioPress C4080 Series, all models can be configured with a wide range of options, workflows and finishing capabilities to deliver cost-effective, agile print through streamlined operation that is designed for ease of use and maximum efficiency. Intelligent media sensors enhance print quality and efficiency, and assist users in selecting the correct paper type, for seamless operation. Additional software solutions; including Konica Minolta’s new IQ-601 intelligent quality optimiser which delivers exceptional colour control and consistency, full colour profiling, sheet file detection and proofless inspection; further elevate production capabilities. Intuitive job submission, easy file handling, automated presets, streamlined maintenance and a comprehensive range of finishing technologies support efficient, high quality production and contribute to a better user experience. The presses are offered with the option of three alternative controllers – the AccurioImage IC-613, the IC-421 Internal Fiery Controller or the IC-321 Fiery Image Controller. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Khalid Aziz Katun boosts Arivia MFP security Katun’s Arivia MFP portfolio is now fully compatible with Cartadis’ TCM4, TCM4-BLE (Bluetooth),and TCM4-Mini RFID contactless card readers. This compatibility enables organisations to implement secure, cardbased authentication directly at the device, helping protect sensitive documents, simplify user access management and support compliance across MFP fleets. Tony Ko, Katun’s Vice President of Hardware and Business Solutions said: “By confirming compatibility with Cartadis’ card readers, we are empowering Arivia users to strengthen document security while simplifying user authentication across their print environments. This interoperability ensures that our Arivia MFPs continue to deliver the security, ease of use and flexibility that our dealer partners and end-users expect, while simplifying deployment and enhancing the user experience.” www.katun.com
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