High-speed hybrid digital perfecting systems offer exceptional versatility
TRUMBULL, CT – March 17, 2011 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, today announced the Océ VarioPrintâ 6000 MICR Line for printing both standard and magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) documents on one hybrid cut-sheet platform.
“For years, print professionals relied on dedicated MICR devices to produce checks and other negotiable documents. Today, our focus is on flexible solutions that balance fast, secure MICR printing with the versatility to do more with one machine. The Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR Line of hybrid digital perfecting systems meets all those requirements and will provide customers flexibility and cost optimization. We are pleased to announce three models: the Océ VarioPrint 6160 MICR, 6200 MICR and the 6250 MICR systems,” said Eric DeGoeijen, Vice President, Product Marketing, Océ Production Printing Systems.
Round the Clock Productivity
The Océ VarioPrint 6000 Ultra MICR system handles the diverse challenges of MICR, books, transactional and reprographic jobs with a single solution. Unlike dedicated MICR devices that sit idle when not printing checks, the versatile Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR Line can stay busy around the clock. Users can print applications like payroll, balance transfer, refund and convenience checks at night and then use the same engine to print books, booklets, manuals, invoices, statements, direct mail, policies and other standard duplex jobs by day.
“There’s a significant advantage in not having to purchase, run and maintain separate devices for check printing and regular applications. With a hybrid solution like the Océ VarioPrint MICR system, users can take on more work, offer more services and maximize their printing resources,” said Dave Erlandson, General Manager at PODi, the digital printing initiative.
Océ PRISMA Software Automation Handles Job Diversity
The Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR printer teams with Océ PRISMA® software for transaction, as well as commercial print applications to accelerate and streamline workflow from composition through printing, finishing and distribution. The Océ PRISMAsync™ controller handles jobs from a variety of workflows, retaining job ticket settings and media attributes. True convergence printers, Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR systems can handle native IPDS and legacy applications and switch to on-demand publishing jobs.
Personalized communications can become profitable opportunities without changing existing workflow.
Solid MICR Experience, Security and Quality
Highly sensitive negotiable documents like checks require uncompromised security and tight production windows. The output must be readable by bank equipment at high speeds with near-perfect reliability, so flawless MICR quality is essential for transactional, insurance, transpromo and other documents involving check images.
Building on a tradition of innovation in MICR and transactional environments, Océ offers a broad, advanced portfolio of MICR solutions, from cut-sheet and continuous feed electro-photographic systems to high-speed, full-color inkjet systems. All systems are backed by Océ’s years of experience offering printing applications with security demands and sensitive content.
The Océ VarioPrint 6000 Ultra family combines all the attributes needed for a total MICR/standard solution. Patented Océ Copy Press technology and the Océ Gemini print engine make quality extremely stable. In addition to productivity, quality, reliability and secure MICR printing on one platform, the Océ VarioPrint 6000 Ultra family offers:
· Near-offset quality
· Scalable performance at 160, 190 and 234 duplex prints per minute
· Monthly duty cycles of up to 7.5 million prints
· Industry leading reliability
Security Features Protect Transaction Documents
The new Océ MICR systems meet MICR demands for security, accuracy and quality. Features such as micro-font printing assure no information is lost and no checks are double-printed. Optional camera-based verification manages the integrity and reprinting of MICR documents without impacting speed or productivity. Checks are processed through high-speed, highly accurate readers/sorters, while near-perfect registration ensures precise check printing. Paper Logic technique ensures media is properly loaded to match desired output, minimizing errors and reprints.
Small Footprint, Big Eco Advantage
Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR systems use paper, toner and energy economically, provide a low level of energy consumption, and occupy a smaller footprint than configurations combining multiple systems to print both traditional and MICR output.
Investment protection with Built-in Scalability
For investment protection, scalability is built into every Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR model. Systems are scalable in speed, processing power and additional capabilities, providing a growth path to higher performance – without purchasing another system or training operators on different equipment.
Temporary Speed Options
The need for higher speed is not always permanent. With the unique Océ SpeedPass program, users can temporarily ramp up for peak periods or unexpected volumes and dial back when the crunch is over. Users can accelerate short-term productivity and profits without long-term financial commitment.
The Océ VarioPrint 6000 MICR line is available for immediate delivery.
# # #
Océ is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The Océ offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and color display graphics. Océ is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the Fortune Global 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Océ customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Océ is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Total revenues in fiscal 2010 amounted to approximately €2.7 billion. Océ is listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. For more information visit www.oce.com.
Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL. North America represents over 37% of Océ’s worldwide revenues, and employment is over 9,000. For more information about Océ North America, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult http://global.oce.com/.
Océ and Canon: Stronger together
In 2010 Océ joined the Canon Group of companies with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to create the global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets a growing line-up of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. Canon employs more than 170,000 people worldwide. Global revenues in 2010 were more than $45 billion. For more information visit www.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2010†, with global revenues of more than US $45 billion and is listed as number six in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies 2010 list. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.