Published by Blackstone Research Associates

Index by Company: January - December 2001


A.B. Dick

Introduces Encad-based deSign U large-format printing system

 

Feb

9

Advanced Color Technology

Develops Zycography liquid toner technology

 

Apr

10

Advanced Hi-Tech

Introduces AHT Document Server for Canon copier/printers

 

Mar

12

Agfa

Introduces DuoScan f40 flatbed scanner

chart

Jan

8

Agfa

Introduces Grand Sherpa large-format ink jet proofer

 

Aug

10

Agfa

Introduces SherpaMatic large-format imposition proofer

 

Aug

10

Agfa

To acquire Autologic

chart

Oct

11

Agfa

Agfa Monotype introduces ColorTune Adjust color management package for OEMs

 

Dec

4

Agfa

Agfa Monotype introduces ColorTune MatchUp color management package for OEMs

 

Dec

4

Akica Phototec

Introduces EZfoto dye-sub photo printer

 

Jan

5

Alien

To develop plastic active-matrix OLED displays with DuPont and Philips

chart

June

10

Allegra Network

To acquire quick print franchiser Insty-Prints

chart

Dec

13

American Ink Jet

To develop ink jet printing systems with Spectra

chart

Oct

11

Apex Digital

Introduces Kodak Picture CD-compatible Apex Digital 5131 DVD player

 

Aug

8

Apollo

Introduces P-2500 ink jet printer

 

Aug

4

Apollo

Introduces P-2600 ink jet printer

 

Aug

4

Apple

Lexmark to make Mac OS X drivers available on its web site

chart

Feb

12

Applied Graphics Technologies

Fuji acquires AGT's photo software and electronic imaging businesses

chart

Feb

12

Applied Science Fiction

Durst to integrate Digital ICE image correction technology into its Sigma scanner

chart

Mar

15

Applied Science Fiction

Explains its Digital PIC dry film processing technology at Seybold

 

May

5

Applied Science Fiction

Epson to invest in Applied Science Fiction

chart

Oct

11

ArcSoft

Software to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

Arkwright

Introduces Glossy White Ink Jet Magnets

 

Jan

9

Arkwright

Introduces Fashion Transfer media

 

Aug

11

Array AB

To form consortium aimed at developing TonerJet-based products

 

Jan

4

Autologic International

To be acquired by Agfa

chart

Oct

11

Avery

Introduces AfterBurner line of CD-ROM labels

 

Aug

10

Avery

Avery AfterBurner CD Labels

 

Aug

10

Avery Dennison

Co-develops Xerox's Business Reply Envelopes

 

Oct

11

AXS Technologies

AXS's EyeSpy Image Server software to integrate E-Color's True Internet Color technology

chart

Mar

15

Barco

To merge with Purup-Eskofot

chart

Sep

19

Be Inc.

BeIA Internet appliance to support HP DeskJet printers

 

Jan

3

Bell & Howell

Kodak acquires imaging businesses of Bell & Howell

chart

Feb

12

Best Buy

Shutterfly to develop and manage Best Buy's Online Photo Center

chart

Mar

15

Best Buy

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

BESTColor

Introduces BESTColor ScreenProof software

 

May

7

BESTColor

Roland to distribute BESTColor's ScreenProof software

chart

Aug

5

BESTColor

Screenproof RIP included in Selected Proofing Software RIPs

 

Nov

12

BigNose.com

Pixami to develop an imaging system for BigNose.com users

chart

Mar

15

Blackstone Research Associates

Corporate Color research report accounts for the sources of demand for color documents in production printing environments

 

Aug

12

Blackstone Research Associates

Factors Influencing Print Volume Increases

 

Aug

12

Blackstone Research Associates

Factors Influencing Print Volume Decreases

 

Aug

13

Blackstone Research Associates

Finishing Steps Done on Jobs Printed by Digital Production Color Printers (25+ ppm)

 

Dec

15

Blanks Color Imaging

Printer uses soft proofing to speed production and increase throughput

 

Oct

5

Blanks Color Imaging

Printer finds resistance to remote hard-copy proofing

 

Nov

15

Bluefly.com

Online retailer finds that improper fit, not color mismatch, is main reason for clothing returns

 

Oct

13

BrightCom

To develop Bluetooth chips with Xilinx

chart

Aug

6

Brother

Introduces MFC-3100c multifunction ink jet printer

chart

Nov

6

Brother

Introduces MFC-5100c multifunction ink jet printer

chart

Nov

6

Cambridge Silicon Radio

Introduces BlueCore 01, a Bluetooth-enabled chipset

 

Feb

8

Canon

Introduces PowerShot Pro90 IS digital camera

chart

Jan

8

Canon

Consolidates Canon Computer Systems and Photographic Products Group subsidiaries under Canon USA

 

Jan

9

Canon

Introduces HyperPhoto BubbleJet printer

 

Feb

6

Canon

Introduces S800 BubbleJet color ink jet printer

photo

Mar

8

Canon

Introduces CanoScan D1230U flatbed scanner

chart

Mar

13

Canon

Danka to market and distribute Canon CLC 5000 color copier/printers

chart

Mar

16

Canon

Introduces S600 Bubble Jet ink jet printer

photo

Apr

10

Canon

Launches $20 million ad campaign to support the S600

photo

Apr

11

Canon

Introduces DR-3080C document scanner

chart

Apr

13

Canon

PPG's Teslin TS 1000 compatible with select Canon color laser printers

 

Apr

15

Canon

Compatibility of Teslin TS 1000 printing material with Canon lasers clarified

 

May

3

Canon

Introduces imageRUNNER C2100 color LED copier/printer in the U.K.

 

May

5

Canon

Ships Color imageRUNNER C2050 in the U.S.

 

May

5

Canon

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Canon

Introduces S300 ink jet printer

 

Aug

3

Canon

Introduces S200 ink jet printer

 

Aug

3

Canon

Introduces S500 ink jet printer

 

Aug

3

Canon

Introduces S630N ink jet printer

 

Aug

3

Canon

Introduces MultiPASS F30 multifunction ink jet

 

Aug

3

Canon

Introduces MultiPASS F50 multifunction ink jet

 

Aug

3

Canon

Supplies for Canon S300, S500, S630

 

Aug

3

Canon

Introduces CanoScan N670U scanner

chart

Aug

11

Canon

Introduces CanoScan N1240U scanner

chart

Aug

11

Canon

Introduces FS2720U scanner

chart

Sep

14

Canon

Introduces PowerShot G2 digital camera

chart

Sep

14

Canon

Introduces CLC 1100 color copier/printer

 

Sep

15

Canon

T/R's MicroPress to support Canon color and monochrome copiers

chart

Sep

19

Canon

Introduces S820D Bubble Jet photo printer

 

Oct

7

Canon

Introduces PowerShot S40 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Canon

Introduces PowerShot S30 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Canon

BJC-8500 included in Selected Desktop Ink Jet Proofers

 

Nov

11

Canon

S630 BubbleJet product review

photo, print samples

Dec

5

Canon

Canon S630 Supplies and Accessories

 

Dec

6

Canon

Canon S630 Printing Speeds for Color Business Report Test Page

 

Dec

7

Canon

Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page, Canon S630

 

Dec

7

Canon

Canon S630 Per-Color Ink Consumption "N5A Bicycle"

 

Dec

7

Canon

Comparative Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page includes S630

 

Dec

8

Canon

Supplies Costs for Printing the "N5A Bicycle" on Photo Printers includes S630

 

Dec

9

Canon

Canon S630 Product Specifications

 

Dec

10

Canon

Company seeking color copier finds finishing options more compelling than print quality

 

Dec

10

Canon

Canon Business Solutions-West expands distribution into San Francisco

chart

Aug

5

Cantor, Anita

Blues songwriter bemoans HP product shortcomings in song

 

Jan

5

Cantor, Anita

Hewlett-Packard Blues

 

Jan

6

Cantor, Anita

I'm Outta Ink Blues

 

Jan

6

Casio

Introduces QV-4000 digital camera

chart

July

10

Casio

Introduces QV-2900 digital camera

chart

July

10

Collabria

Printable to acquire Collabria's assets

chart

July

11

Color Business Report

Comparative Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page updated to show current street pricing

 

June

7

Color Business Report

Comparative Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page updated to show current street pricing

 

June

7

Color Business Report

Production Color Printers Available Today, by Print Speed

 

Sep

14

Color Craft

Commercial printer implements remote proofing to keep a customer

 

Nov

14

ColorGATE

To bundle Gretag's Eye-One color measurement devices with its large-format printing software

chart

Sep

8

ColorVision

Pantone's Color Matching System software to be bundled with ColorVision's Spyder colorimeter

chart

Sep

8

Comp USA

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Compaq

To integrate color management software from WayTech with computers

 

Jan

7

Compaq

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Compaq

To bundle Ulead Photo Express software with its S200 scanner

chart

Aug

5

Compaq

Introduces S200 scanner

chart

Aug

11

Compaq

HP to absorb Compaq in a merger agreement

chart

Sep

19

Consumer Federation of America

Study finds disparities in web access among upper- and lower-income households

 

Jan

1

Consumer Federation of America

Diffusion of Internet Use: Households Above/Below Median Income

 

Jan

2

Consumers Union

Study finds disparities in web access among upper- and lower-income households

 

Jan

1

Consumers Union

Diffusion of Internet Use: Households Above/Below Median Income

 

Jan

2

CreoScitex

To form Leaf America with Mamiya

chart

Feb

12

CreoScitex

To bundle DuPont media with its CTP proofing systems

chart

Sep

8

CreoScitex

Included in Mid-Range High Resolution Viewers

 

Oct

3

CreoScitex

Introduces EverSmart Select scanner

chart

Dec

3

Cypress Semiconductor

To acquire In-System Design

chart

Oct

11

Danka

Introduces a cost analysis reporting system for networked copiers and printers

 

Mar

10

Danka

DankaWare Software Providers

 

Mar

11

Danka

To market an online print procurement system from SMARTworks.com

 

Mar

14

Danka

To market and distribute Canon CLC 5000 color copier/printers

chart

Mar

16

Danka

E-procurement provider WorldCrest to offer Danka's line of copiers and printers

chart

Mar

16

Danka

Pitney Bowes to acquire Danka Services International

chart

May

9

Datacard

Introduces Artista dye-sub card printer

 

Feb

6

Datalogics

NexPress to bundle Datalogics' DL Formatter software with the NexPress 2100

chart

Sep

8

DayGlo

Introduces DayGlo ink cartridges for ink jet printers

 

Apr

14

DayGlo

DayGlo Ink Jet Cartridges

 

Apr

14

Destiny Technology

Licenses Harlequin's RIP and PDF technologies

chart

May

9

Diesslin & Associates

Uses an HP Color LaserJet 4500 to print customer statements

 

June

10

Diesslin & Associates

Bad experience with Phaser 840 sends company running back to HP

 

June

10

Domino Amjet

Introduces JetAddress HX ink jet addressing system

 

Oct

9

DuPont

Introduces DuPont Ink Jet 3210 large-format ink jet printer

 

Feb

10

DuPont

Introduces ARTISTRI textile-printing system for large-format ink jets

 

Feb

10

DuPont

To develop plastic active-matrix OLED displays with Philips and Alien

chart

June

10

DuPont

CreoScitex to bundle DuPont media with its CTP proofing systems

chart

Sep

8

DuPont

Introduces proofing media for Epson ink jet proofers

 

Oct

12

DuPont

DuPont/Epson Proofing Media for the Chromalin Color Station

 

Oct

12

DuPont

Introduces Chromalin Color Station software RIP for ink jet proofers

 

Oct

13

DuPont

Cromalin Color Station RIP included in Selected Proofing Software RIPs

 

Nov

12

Duron

Paint manufacturer's web site to use WayTech's Coloreal software

chart

July

11

Durst Phototechnik

To integrate Applied Science Fiction's Digital ICE technology into its Sigma scanner

chart

Mar

15

E Ink

To work with Toppan on the development of color electronic ink displays

chart

June

10

Eastman Kodak

Acquires imaging businesses of Bell & Howell

chart

Feb

12

Eastman Kodak

ECRM's DesertCat 88 to support Kodak digital proofing media

chart

Feb

12

Eastman Kodak

Introduces Ultima Picture Paper

 

Mar

15

Eastman Kodak

Introduces Premium Picture paper

 

Mar

15

Eastman Kodak

To co-develop CCD sensors for digital cameras with Olympus

chart

Mar

15

Eastman Kodak

Introduces DCS 760 digital camera

chart

Apr

13

Eastman Kodak

Introduces EasyShare digital camera docking station

photo

May

6

Eastman Kodak

Introduces DX3500 digital camera

 

May

6

Eastman Kodak

Introduces DX3600 Zoom digital camera

 

May

6

Eastman Kodak

To provide online photofinishing services to users of Kmart's shopping web site

chart

May

9

Eastman Kodak

To acquire online photofinishing service Ofoto

chart

May

9

Eastman Kodak

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Eastman Kodak

Introduces DCS 760 digital camera

chart

July

10

Eastman Kodak

Introduces DCS 720x digital camera

chart

July

10

Eastman Kodak

Introduces DCS Pro Back digital camera back

chart

July

10

Eastman Kodak

Develops Kodak Picture CD-compatible DVD players with LSI Logic

chart

Aug

6

Eastman Kodak

Monthly Tech Brief describes Kodak's use of microscopic electronics to modulate ink droplet volumes

 

Sep

13

Eastman Kodak

Introduces Kodak Professional 5260 large-format ink jet printer

 

Sep

15

Eastman Kodak

Introduces Kodak Ultima Picture Paper for Borderless Ink Jet Prints

 

Sep

17

Eastman Kodak

Introduces Kodak Picture Paper for Inkjet Prints in matte finish

 

Sep

17

Eastman Kodak

Proposes Image Access Standard to facilitate digital image transfer

 

Dec

1

Eastman Kodak

Description of the Kodak Image Access Standard

 

Dec

2

Eastman Kodak

To acquire ENCAD

chart

Dec

13

E-Color

AXS's EyeSpy Image Server software to integrate E-Color's True Internet Color technology

chart

Mar

15

E-Color

Equilibrium to integrate E-Color's True Internet Color technology into its MediaRich Publishing Platform

chart

Mar

15

ECRM

ECRM's DesertCat 88 to support Kodak digital proofing media

chart

Feb

12

EDSF

Study finds that nearly half of all print will be produced by digital printers in 20 years' time

 

May

1

EDSF

Printing Industry Growth Retes 1998 - 2020, by Segment

 

May

2

Edward Jones

To purchase 5,000 Xerox Phaser 1235 color LED printers

chart

Apr

15

EFI

Introduces Velocity workflow software

 

Mar

12

EFI

Licenses Pageflex Persona and Mpower variable-data software

 

Mar

12

EFI

Acquires Publishing Group of Dutch IT company FAIR BV

 

Mar

12

EFI

Licenses Pageflex's Mpower and Persona variable data software

chart

Mar

16

EFI

Fiery X4-W controller to drive HP DesignJet 5000, 800, and 500

chart

June

10

EFI

To distribute Pageflex's MPower variable-data printing software

chart

Aug

5

EFI

Introduces Z5 and Z18 controllers

 

Oct

14

EFI

Introduces Fiery Graphic Arts Package software

 

Oct

14

EFI

Introduces PrintMe Network Internet-based remote printing system

 

Nov

8

eframes

To be acquired by EZ Prints

chart

Oct

11

Elcorsy

First installation oft ELCO 400 digital printing press is in Japan

chart

July

11

Elcorsy

Sells panoramic photo prints from its ELCO 400 digital color press at retail

photo

Dec

4

Encad

Wasatch's SoftRIP to support Encad NovaJet 850

chart

Feb

12

Encad

Introduces NovaJet 750 large-format ink jet printer

chart

May

7

Encad

Introduces LumaTrans Backlit Film

 

May

9

Encad

Introduces Multi-Purpose Vinyl

 

May

9

Encad

Encad GO Large-Format Media

 

May

9

Encad

To provide NovaJet printers to Sir Speedy franchisees in North America

chart

June

10

Encad

To offer special pricing for its large-format ink jets to PIP franchisees

chart

Aug

6

Encad

Offers rebates on NovaJet 850, NovaJet 750, and CadJet 3D printers

chart

Aug

7

Encad

Introduces NovaJet 736 large-format ink jet printer

 

Aug

9

Encad

Introduces Matte Artists' Canvas Media

 

Sep

16

Encad

Encad Matte Artists' Canvas

 

Sep

16

Encad

Introduces NovaJet 880 large-format ink jet printer

 

Oct

9

Encad

To be acquired by Kodak

chart

Dec

13

Envision Inks

Introduces Roland-based SolventJET large-format ink jet printer

 

July

9

Epson

Introduces Stylus Color 83

chart

Jan

4

Epson

Introduces Stylus Color 880i

chart

Jan

4

Epson

Introduces Expression 1800 flatbed scanner

chart

Jan

8

Epson

Introduces Stylus Pro 5500

chart

Feb

6

Epson

Introduces Stylus Photo 780

chart

Feb

6

Epson

Introduces Stylus Photo 890

chart

Feb

6

Epson

Introduces Stylus Photo 1280

chart

Feb

6

Epson

Introduces PRINT Image Matching technology

 

Mar

9

Epson

Introduces GT-10000+ document scanner

chart

Mar

13

Epson

Introduces GT-30000 document scanner

chart

Mar

13

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Pro 5000

chart

Apr

10

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Pro 9000

chart

Apr

10

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Pro 9500

chart

Apr

10

Epson

Introduces Stylus Pro 10000 large-format ink jet printer

 

Apr

16

Epson

Introduces Stylus Photo 785EPX ink jet photo printer

photo

May

3

Epson

Introduces PhotoPC 3100Z digital camera

chart

June

8

Epson

Introduces ColorLife Photo Paper

 

June

10

Epson

Wasatch's SoftRIP to support the Stylus Pro 10000

chart

June

10

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Photo 780 ink jet printer

chart

June

10

Epson

Reduces price of Perfection 1240U scanner

chart

June

10

Epson

Reduces price of Perfection 1640SU scanner

chart

June

10

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Color 880

chart

July

4

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Color 777

chart

July

4

Epson

Reduces price of GT-30000 document scanner

chart

July

4

Epson

Reduces price of GT-10000+ document scanner

chart

July

4

Epson

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Epson

Nikon, Pentax, and Sanyo digital cameras to support Epson PRINT Image Matching

chart

July

11

Epson

Introduces Gemini Professional Portrait Printing System

 

Aug

5

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Photo 780

chart

Aug

5

Epson

Monaco to offer $100 rebate to Epson Perfection scanner owners with purchase of Monaco EZcolor software

chart

Aug

7

Epson

Introduces Epson Tyvek Brillion large-format media

 

Aug

10

Epson

Introduces Epson Backlight Film large-format media

 

Aug

10

Epson

Introduces Epson Canvas large-format media

 

Aug

10

Epson

Epson Large-Format Ink Jet Media

 

Aug

10

Epson

Introduces Premium Bright White Paper

 

Aug

10

Epson

Introduces Perfection 2450 Photo scanner

chart

Aug

11

Epson

Introduces Perfection 1650 scanner

chart

Aug

11

Epson

Introduces Perfection 1250 scanner

chart

Aug

11

Epson

Introduces Stylus C80 ink jet printer

 

Sep

11

Epson

Introduces Stylus C60 ink jet printer

 

Sep

11

Epson

Introduces Stylus C40UX ink jet printers

 

Sep

11

Epson

Launches web site to promote its PRINT Image Matching technology

 

Sep

13

Epson

Epson PRINT Image Matching Partners

 

Sep

13

Epson

Repeat-O-Type introduces Chip Resetter for Epson ink jet cartridges

photo

Sep

17

Epson

Reduces price of Stylus Photo 785EX ink jet photo printer

chart

Oct

6

Epson

Reduces price of PhotoPC 3100Z digital camera

chart

Oct

6

Epson

To invest in Applied Science Fiction

chart

Oct

11

Epson

Panasonic digital cameras to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching

chart

Oct

11

Epson

Introduces Stylus Photo 820 ink jet photo printer

chart

Nov

6

Epson

Stylus Pro 5500 included in Selected Desktop Ink Jet Proofers

 

Nov

11

Epson

Software vendors ArcSoft, MGI, NewSoft, Sanity Software, and Ulead Systems to support Epson PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

Epson

JVC to license Epson PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

Equilibrium

To integrate E-Color's True Internet Color technology into its MediaRich Publishing Platform

chart

Mar

15

Exstream Software

IBM to sell Exstream's Dialogue personalization software

chart

Mar

16

Extended Systems

Troy XCD to acquire Extended Systems' Printing Solutions Operations group

chart

June

10

EZ Prints

EZ Prints to acquire competitor eframes

chart

Oct

11

FAIR

EFI to acquire FAIR's Publishing Solutions Group

chart

Mar

15

Fargo

Introduces Persona C11 desktop card printer

 

Aug

6

FileFlow

FastSend included in Selected File Transfer Software

 

Nov

13

FlashPoint

Sanyo to license FlashPoint's Digita Photivity wireless photo transfer technology

chart

Mar

15

Flextronics

Xerox to sell electronic manufacturing facilities to Flextronics

chart

Oct

11

Folex

Introduces TattooJet ink jet media

 

Apr

15

Folex

Introduces Bumper Stickers ink jet media

 

Apr

15

Fuji Copian

Develops variable-density thermal transfer technology

 

Jan

3

Fuji Photo

Introduces FinePix 4800 Zoom digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Fuji Photo

Introduces FinePix 6800 Zoom digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Fuji Photo

Acquires AGT's photo software and electronic imaging businesses

chart

Feb

12

Fuji Photo

Xerox to sell half of its stake in Fuji Xerox to Fuji for $1.3 billion

chart

Mar

15

Fuji Photo

Introduces FinePix 6900 Zoom digital camera

chart

July

10

Fuji Photo

Introduces FinePix 4800 Zoom digital camera

chart

July

10

Fuji Photo

Introduces Pictrography 4000II digital photo printer

 

Aug

5

Fuji Photo

To acquire graphic arts distributor PrimeSource

chart

Sep

19

Fuji Photo

Enovation Graphic Systems subsidiary to distribute Fuji's graphics products

chart

Nov

14

Fuji Xerox

To acquire NEC's laser printer business

chart

Sep

19

Fujitsu

To develop tandem-engine color laser printers with Minolta

chart

May

9

Fujitsu

Introduces fi-4990C high-speed document scanner

chart

Nov

14

Global Graphics

Introduces Remote Director online proofing software

 

Sep

17

Global Graphics

Included in High-End Color-Managed Systems

 

Oct

4

Global Graphics

ScriptProof RIP included in Selected Proofing Software RIPs

 

Nov

12

Gretag Imaging

Introduces Photohub 208 Dry & Digital Photo Center kiosk

photo

Apr

12

Gretag Imaging

Introduces digital4master kit to upgrade analog photo minilabs

 

Aug

7

Gretag Macbeth

Introduces ProfileMaker 4.0 color management software

 

Sep

20

Gretag Macbeth

Introduces iCColor 200 series of color measurement devices

 

Sep

20

Gretag Professional Imaging

Introduces Arizona 500 large-format ink jet printer

photo

July

8

Gretag Professional Imaging

Océ to acquire Gretag Professional Imaging

chart

Dec

13

GretagMacbeth

Introduces Eye-One color management system

 

Apr

15

GretagMacbeth

ColorGATE to bundle Gretag's Eye-One color measurement devices with its large-format printing software

chart

Sep

8

Group Logic

Included in Mid-Range High Resolution Viewers

 

Oct

3

Group Logic

MassTransit Professional included in Selected File Transfer Software

 

Nov

13

Harlequin

To develop hardware RIPs with Motorola

 

Mar

14

Harlequin

Destiny Technology licenses Harlequin's RIP and PDF technologies

chart

May

9

Heidelberg

To sell RealTimeImage's online proofing technologies

chart

Sep

8

Hewlett-Packard

Blues songwriter Anita Cantor bemoans HP product shortcomings in song

 

Jan

5

Hewlett-Packard

Specialty Printing Systems group finds partners for HP ink jet technology

photo

Feb

3

Hewlett-Packard

HP Specialty Products Ink Cartridges

 

Feb

4

Hewlett-Packard

SPS Supports Trace Affex

 

Feb

5

Hewlett-Packard

HP's Specialty Printing Systems Partners

 

Feb

5

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DesignJet 5000 UV Printing System

 

Feb

9

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces ScanJet 7400C flatbed scanner

chart

Mar

13

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces ScanJet 7450C flatbed scanner

chart

Mar

13

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces ScanJet 7490C flatbed scanner

chart

Mar

13

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DeskJet 995C Bluetooth-enabled ink jet printer

 

Apr

11

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces HP Basic Bond Paper

 

May

8

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces HP Double Matte Erasable Film

 

May

8

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces HP Basic Heavyweight Coated Paper

 

May

8

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces HP Super Heavyweight Coated Paper

 

May

8

Hewlett-Packard

HP Basic Printing Material

 

May

8

Hewlett-Packard

Financial consulting firm uses an HP Color LaserJet 4500 to print customer statements

 

June

10

Hewlett-Packard

EFI's Fiery X4-W controller to drive DesignJet 5000, 800, and 500

chart

June

10

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Indigo-based Digital Press 6600

photo

July

1

Hewlett-Packard

HP Digital Press 6600 Specifications

 

July

2

Hewlett-Packard

HP Digital Press 6600 Options

 

July

3

Hewlett-Packard

Mixing Station Components

 

July

3

Hewlett-Packard

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Hewlett-Packard

Staedtler responds to HP's claims about replacement ink system's complexity

 

July

9

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DeskJet 940

 

Aug

3

Hewlett-Packard

DeskJet 940C: Product Specifications

 

Aug

3

Hewlett-Packard

DeskJet 940C: Supplies and Accessories

 

Aug

3

Hewlett-Packard

Licenses PictureIQ's PhotoBoard digital image organizer technology

chart

Aug

6

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photo Scanner 1000 scanner

chart

Aug

11

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces ScanJet 4400c scanner

chart

Aug

11

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces ScanJet 5470c scanner

chart

Aug

11

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DesignJet 10ps ink jet proofer

photo

Sep

9

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DesignJet 20ps ink jet proofer

photo

Sep

9

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DesignJet 50ps ink jet proofer

photo

Sep

9

Hewlett-Packard

Product Specifications: HP DesignJet 10ps/20ps/50ps

 

Sep

9

Hewlett-Packard

HP DesignJet 10ps/20ps/50ps: Supplies and Accessories

 

Sep

10

Hewlett-Packard

HP Proofing Media

 

Sep

10

Hewlett-Packard

VIPColor's VP2020 printer uses HP DesignJet print heads

photo

Sep

11

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces DesignJet 1000 plus series large-format ink jet printers

 

Sep

16

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces a multi-roll paper feeder for DesignJet 1000 printers

photo

Sep

16

Hewlett-Packard

To absorb Compaq in a merger agreement

chart

Sep

19

Hewlett-Packard

To acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Indigo

chart

Sep

19

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photosmart 100 ink jet photo printer

photo

Oct

8

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photosmart 1115 ink jet photo printer

 

Oct

8

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photosmart 1315 ink jet photo printer

 

Oct

8

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces PSC 950 multifunction ink jet printer

 

Oct

8

Hewlett-Packard

Domino Amjet's JetAddress HX ink jet addressing system uses HP cartridges

 

Oct

9

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photosmart 318 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photosmart 612 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Photosmart 715 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Color Inkjet cp1700

 

Nov

1

Hewlett-Packard

Product Specifications: HP Color Inkjet cp1700

 

Nov

2

Hewlett-Packard

HP Color Inkjet cp1700: Supplies and Accessories

 

Nov

2

Hewlett-Packard

Product Specifications: HP Business Inkjet 2600cp

 

Nov

3

Hewlett-Packard

Product Specifications: HP Color Inkjet cp1160

 

Nov

3

Hewlett-Packard

HP Business Inkjet 2600cp: Supplies and Accessories

 

Nov

3

Hewlett-Packard

HP Color Inkjet cp1160: Supplies and Accessories

 

Nov

3

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Business Inkjet 2600cp

 

Nov

4

Hewlett-Packard

Evolution of the Modular Ink Delivery System (MIDS)

 

Nov

4

Hewlett-Packard

Introduces Color Inkjet cp1160

photo

Nov

5

Hewlett-Packard

Embedded Web Server Functions

 

Nov

5

Hewlett-Packard

Web Jetadmin Functions

 

Nov

5

Hewlett-Packard

Xerox pits the Phaser 2135 against the HP 8550 in ad campaign

photo

Nov

7

Hewlett-Packard

DesignJet 50ps included in Selected Desktop Ink Jet Proofers

 

Nov

11

Hewlett-Packard

Online game allows users to learn about HP products with a tiny VW Beetle

photo

Dec

12

IBM

To sell Exstream's Dialogue personalization software

chart

Mar

16

i-data

Konica to offer i-data's SafeCom software to corporate customers

chart

May

9

IIW Institute

Study finds that 1:1 marketing yields higher response rates

 

Mar

16

IIW Institute

Response Rates: Personalized vs. Conventional Mailings

 

Mar

17

IIW Institute

Telephone Inquiry Conversion Rates

 

Mar

17

IKON

VP of Customer Service explains IKON's service strategy

 

Feb

11

IKON

IKON Color Copiers, 1999 vs. 2000 (U.S.)

 

Feb

13

IKON

February 2001 chart showing total annual color copies corrected

 

Mar

2

IKON

To offer ImageX's online print procurement system

chart

Mar

15

IKON

ImageX to offer IKON's Digital Express 2000 online print management system

chart

Mar

15

IKON

Introduces EFI-based IKON Color Cluster cluster printing system

 

Nov

8

Imacon

Introduces Progression III scanner

chart

Oct

10

ImageX

IKON to offer ImageX's online print procurement system

chart

Mar

15

ImageX

To offer IKON's Digital Express 2000 online print management system

chart

Mar

15

Imaging Plus

Eagerly anticipates Ricoh's "J" series color printer

 

June

1

Imaging Plus

Moving into High-Volume Printing

 

June

3

Imaging Plus

Imaging Plus's Product Lines

 

June

4

Imation

Introduces Matchprint Professional Server

photo

Mar

10

Imation

Hosts Color Confidence Forum for commercial printers

 

May

5

Imation

Imation and RealTimeImage to co-develop Imation's MatchPrint Virtual Proofing System

chart

May

9

Imation

To sell Xerox DocuColor 2045 and 2060 digital color printers

chart

Sep

8

Imation

Introduces HP-based Matchprint Inkjet Proofing System 5042 and 5060

 

Sep

16

Imation

Demonstrates the Imation Matchprint Virtual Proofing system at Print 01

 

Sep

19

Imation

Included in High-End Color-Managed Systems

 

Oct

4

Imation

To sell its color-proofing and color software business to Kodak Polychrome Graphics

chart

Nov

14

ImPress Systems

Introduces Cyclone APS thermal transfer printer for pens

 

Dec

3

Improved Technologies

Introduces Iris-based IXIA ink jet proofer

 

Mar

8

Indigo

Introduces Photo-e-Print ProLab digital photofinishing printer

 

Mar

9

Indigo

Introduces Photo-e-Print MetroLab digital photofinishing printer

 

Mar

9

Indigo

Introduces Photo-e-Print 5K digital photofinishing printer

 

Mar

9

Indigo

Online photofinisher Printlife to use Indigo digital color presses

chart

Mar

15

Indigo

Suntek to distribute Indigo digital color presses in Mexico

chart

Aug

5

Indigo

Introduces Platinum digital color press

 

Aug

6

Indigo

HP to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Indigo

chart

Sep

19

Indigo

Endorses Smart Paper's Kromekote papers for use in its printers

chart

Sep

19

Ink Technologies

Introduces RainbowStick ink refills for Xerox solid ink jet printers

 

May

8

Inland Paperboard

PackageGenie.com web site take online custom packaging orders

photo

Sep

18

Insty-Prints

To use PagePath's MyOrderDesk technology on its web site

chart

Aug

6

Insty-Prints

To be acquired by Allegra Network

chart

Dec

13

In-System Design

To be acquired by Cypress Semiconductor

chart

Oct

11

iPrint

Forms Enterprise Systems Group to integrate iPrint technology with corporate ERP and e-procurement systems

 

Feb

8

iPrint

To provide an online print-ordering system for Oracle

chart

Mar

15

iPrint

To provide an online photo gift service for users of Polaroid's i-zone.com web site

chart

July

11

iPrint

To acquire promotional-item-supplier Wood Associates

chart

July

11

JoePix

To partner with Polaroid to provide digital photography services

chart

Mar

15

JVC

Introduces GC-QX3HD digital camera

chart

Jan

8

JVC

Introduces GC-QX5HD digital camera

chart

Jan

8

JVC

PhotoAccess to provide online photofinishing to JVC Photo Club users

chart

Mar

15

JVC

To license Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

Kapco

Introduces KapJet media for the Gretag Arizona large-format printer

 

Aug

10

Kapco

Kapco KapJet Media for the Gretag Arizona

 

Aug

11

KBA

Sciex to transfer its share of Karat Digital Press to KBA

chart

Mar

15

Kerning Data Systems

Introduces a check printing system with HP ink jet print heads

 

Jan

4

Kinko's

Names Riso to be its approved supplier of digital duplicators

chart

Feb

12

Kinko's

Launches online digital photofinishing service with America Online

 

Jan

7

Kinko's

File Prep Tool allows customers to submit print files via the web

 

Feb

7

Kmart

Kodak to provide online photofinishing services to users of Kmart's shopping web site

chart

May

9

Kodak Polychrome Graphics

Introduces First Check Desktop Color Proofer

photo

Sep

12

Kodak Polychrome Graphics

Selected Desktop Dye-sub Proofers includes First Check Desktop Color Proofer

 

Nov

11

Kodak Polychrome Graphics

Selected Desktop Dye-sub Proofers includesDCP 9500

 

Nov

11

Kodak Polychrome Graphics

To buy Imation's color-proofing and color software business

chart

Nov

14

Konica

Introduces 7920 and 7915 color LED copier/printers

 

May

5

Konica

To offer i-data's SafeCom software to corporate customers

chart

May

9

Konica

Introduces 7832 Color Imaging System

 

July

8

Konica

To bundle Pixel Magic digital imaging systems with its digital photo labs

chart

Sep

8

Konica

Introduces 7812n color LED printer

 

Dec

3

Konica

Introduces 7821n color LED printer

 

Dec

3

Konica

To restructure its sales force into four groups

chart

Dec

13

Kreonite

Introduces Eikona digital photo printer

 

Jan

4

Kyocera Mita

Demonstrates FS 8000C color laser printer at Xplor

 

Jan

5

Kyocera Mita

Introduces KM-C1530 color copier/printer

 

June

5

Kyocera Mita

Introduces FS-8000C color laser printer

 

Oct

9

Lanier

Introduces Lanier 5625 color copier/printer

 

Feb

7

Lanier

Introduces Lanier 5631 color copier/printer

 

Feb

7

Lanier

To install and service 2,300 digital copiers at NASA's 15 locations

chart

Oct

11

Lanier

Introduces 2138 Digital Color Printer

chart

Nov

6

Larry Hunt's Color Copy News

Readers lament quality of IKON service

 

Feb

11

Larry Hunt's Color Copy News

Annual copy shop survey shows drop in color copy pricing

 

Aug

8

Larry Hunt's Color Copy News

Color Copy Price Trends

 

Aug

8

Larry Hunt's Color Copy News

Composition of Installed Base by Product Class

 

Aug

9

Larry Hunt's Color Copy News

Market Share Growth, 2001 vs. 2000

 

Aug

9

Leica

Introduces Minox DC 1311 digital camera

chart

Sep

14

LexJet

Introduces DisplayFlex laminate

 

Apr

14

LexJet

LexJet Direct DisplayFlex UV Laminate

 

Apr

14

LexJet

Introduces Banner Textiles line

 

June

9

LexJet

LexJet Direct Banner Textiles

 

June

9

LexJet

Introduces Cross-Platform Premium Photo Paper

 

June

10

LexJet

LexJet Cross-Platform Premium Photo Paper

 

June

10

LexJet Direct

Introduces ChromaPro film for Epson ink jets

 

Feb

10

LexJet Direct

Introduces Universal Fine Photo Paper

 

Feb

10

LexJet Direct

LexJet Direct Universal Fine Photo Paper Price List

 

Feb

10

Lexmark

To make Mac OS X drivers available on its web site

chart

Feb

12

Lexmark

Introduces C720 color laser printer

 

Mar

1

Lexmark

Introduces J110 ink jet printer

photo

Mar

1

Lexmark

Lexmark C720: Product Specifications

 

Mar

2

Lexmark

Lexmark J110: Product Specifications

 

Mar

3

Lexmark

C720 product review

photo, print sample

Apr

1

Lexmark

Street price for C720dn corrected

 

Apr

2

Lexmark

Specifications for J110 corrected

 

Apr

2

Lexmark

Lexmark C720: Image Smoothing Feature

 

Apr

4

Lexmark

Lexmark C720: Product Specifications

 

Apr

5

Lexmark

Comparative Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page includes C720dn

 

Apr

6

Lexmark

Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page, Lexmark C720dn

 

Apr

7

Lexmark

Printing Speeds for Color Business Report Test Image: C720dn

 

Apr

8

Lexmark

Lexmark C720: Supplies and Accessories

 

Apr

8

Lexmark

Introduces Lexmark Printer Supplies Monitor web-based software

 

Apr

12

Lexmark

Introduces Z53 ink jet printer

chart

May

4

Lexmark

Introduces Z43 ink jet printer

chart

May

4

Lexmark

Introduces Z33 ink jet printer

chart

May

4

Lexmark

Introduces Z23 ink jet printer

chart

May

4

Lexmark

J110 product review

 

May

9

Lexmark

Lexmark J110: Product Specifications

print sample

May

10

Lexmark

Printing Speeds for Color Business Report Test Image: J110

 

May

11

Lexmark

Lexmark J110: Supplies and Accessories

 

May

12

Lexmark

Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page, Lexmark J110

 

May

12

Lexmark

Comparative Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page includes J110

 

May

13

Lexmark

Responds to Color Business Report findings on the J110's cost-per-page

 

June

6

Lexmark

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Lexmark

Introduces X83 multifunction ink jet printer

photo

July

8

Lexmark

Introduces X73 multifunction ink jet printer

 

July

8

Lexmark

Introduces i3 ink jet printer for Web TV users

photo

Sep

12

Lexmark

Introduces C750 color laser printer

 

Nov

8

Lexmark

Introduces C910 color LED printer

 

Nov

8

Lexmark

Introduces X63 multifunction ink jet printer

 

Oct

8

Litho Development & Research

Graphic arts dealer to be acquired by Pitman

chart

Dec

13

LSI Logic

Develops Kodak Picture CD-compatible DVD players with Kodak

chart

Aug

6

MacDermid ColorSpan

To integrate Monaco Color API software into its ColorMark+ RIP

chart

Mar

15

MacDermid ColorSpan

Introduces DisplayMaker Mach 12 large-format ink jet printer

chart

May

7

Mamiya

To form Leaf America with CreoScitex

chart

Feb

12

Man Roland

Océ to distribute Man Roland's digital color printing systems in the U.S.

chart

Sep

8

MGI

Software to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

MGI USA

Demonstrates Digital Carte Master Color printer at On-Demand

photo, print sample

Mar

4

Microtek

Introduces ScanMaker 6700 scanner

chart

Oct

10

Minolta

Introduces DiALTA CF9001 color copier/printer

 

Feb

7

Minolta

To develop tandem-engine color laser printers with Fujitsu

chart

May

9

Minolta

Introduces DiMAGE 7 digital camera

chart

June

8

Minolta

Introduces DiMAGE 5 digital camera

chart

June

8

Minolta

Introduces PageScope Cabinet file management system

 

Aug

14

Minolta

Previews CF2001P color laser at Print 01

 

Sep

12

Minolta

T/R's MicroPress to support Minolta's CF9001 and CF2001 color copiers

chart

Sep

19

Minolta

Introduces DiMAGE S304 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Minolta-QMS

Introduces magicolor 2210 color laser

 

Aug

4

Minolta-QMS

Introduces magicolor 6110 color laser

 

Aug

5

Mitsubishi

Introduces CP-8000DW dye sub photo printer

chart

Mar

8

Mohawk Paper

Publishes Digital Basics 3.0 digital printing guide

insert

Oct

10

Monaco

To develop Xante ColorMatch software

chart

Feb

12

Monaco

MacDermid ColorSpan to integrate Monaco Color API software into its ColorMark+ RIP

chart

Mar

15

Monaco

T/R's MicroPress to integrate MonacoPROFILER ICC profiles

chart

July

11

Monaco

To offer $100 rebate to Epson Perfection scanner owners with purchase of Monaco EZcolor software

chart

Aug

7

Monaco

X-Rite offers discounts on its spectrophotometers to MonacoPROOF owners

 

Sep

18

Motorola

Sound Vision's RoadRunner digital camera to use Motorola CMOS sensor

 

Feb

9

Motorola

To develop hardware RIPs with Harlequin

 

Mar

14

Motorola

Introduces Low Profile Embedded Controller

 

June

9

Mutoh

Introduces NXPro Toucan large-format ink jet printer

chart

Dec

11

Mutoh

Introduces RJ-8000 Falcon II large-format ink jet printer

chart

Dec

11

NASA

Awards contract to install 2,300 digital copiers to Lanier

chart

Oct

11

NEC

Fuji Xerox to acquire NEC's laser printer business

chart

Sep

19

NewSoft

Software to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

NexPress

The Competition Speaks: NexPress CEO responds to the Xerox iGen3 and Xerox competitive rhetoric

 

Sep

7

NexPress

To bundle Datalogics' DL Formatter software with the NexPress 2100

chart

Sep

8

Nikon

Introduces CoolPix 995 digital camera

chart

June

8

Nikon

Introduces CoolPix 775 digital camera

chart

June

8

Nikon

Nikon digital cameras to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching

chart

July

11

Nikon

Introduces CoolPix 5000 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

NUR Macroprinters

Introduces NUR Fresco 3200 large-format ink jet printer

 

Mar

14

NUR Macroprinters

Introduces Fabrigraph DS3200 large-format ink jet printer

chart

Dec

11

Oak Technology

Introduces Quatro system-on-a-chip

 

Oct

13

Oak Technology

Introduces IPS/XP1 and APS/XP1 XHTML print interpreters

 

Oct

13

Océ

To market Xeikon digital color presses in the U.S.

chart

Feb

12

Océ

Introduces DemandStream 4030 digital printing system

 

Mar

9

Océ

Introduces PhotoPerfect photobase paper

 

Mar

14

Océ

Introduces CS5090 large-format ink jet printer

chart

May

7

Océ

Introduces Océ 15 oz. Canvas

 

July

10

Océ

Introduces Océ 90 lb. Art paper

 

July

10

Océ

Océ Imaging Supplies Large-Format media

 

July

10

Océ

Introduces Outdoor Backlit Film

 

Aug

10

Océ

Océ Outdoor Backlit Film

 

Aug

10

Océ

To distribute Man Roland's digital color printing systems in the U.S.

chart

Sep

8

Océ

Introduces DemandStream 8090cx highlight color printer

 

Sep

13

Océ

Introduces CPS700 seven-color copier/printer

photo, print sample

Sep

14

Océ

To acquire Gretag Professional Imaging

chart

Dec

13

Offtech

Toshiba acquires office equipment dealer Offtech

chart

Aug

6

Ofoto

Kodak to acquire online photofinishing service Ofoto

chart

May

9

Oki Data

Introduces OKI C9000 color LED printer

photo

Mar

6

Oki Data

Oki Data OKI C9000 Product Specifications

 

Mar

6

Olivetti

Renews agreement to use Software 2000's PrintMagic driver technology

chart

Apr

15

Olympus

Introduces C-2040 ZOOM digital camera

chart

Jan

8

Olympus

Introduces P-400 Business Edition dye-sub photo printer

chart

Feb

6

Olympus

Introduces Brio D-100 digital camera

chart

Mar

13

Olympus

To co-develop CCD sensors for digital cameras with Kodak

chart

Mar

15

Olympus

Introduces C-700 UltraZoom digital camera

chart

Apr

13

Olympus

Introduces Brio Zoom D-150 digital camera

chart

May

6

Olympus

Introduces Camedia D-510 Zoom digital camera

chart

May

6

Olympus

Introduces Camedia C-4040 Zoom digital camera

chart

July

10

Olympus

Introduces D-40 Zoom digital camera

chart

Sep

14

Olympus

Introduces Brio D-230 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Onyx Graphics

Introduces PosterGenie software for large-format printers

 

Jan

8

Oracle

iPrint to provide an online print-ordering system for Oracle

chart

Mar

15

Pageflex

EFI licenses Pageflex's Mpower and Persona variable data software

chart

Mar

16

Pageflex

Xerox to resell Pageflex's Mpower and Persona variable data software

chart

Mar

16

Pageflex

EFI to distribute Pageflex's MPower variable-data printing software

chart

Aug

5

Pageflex

Xerox to sell Pageflex's variable-data software packages

chart

Sep

8

PagePath

Insty-Prints to use PagePath's MyOrderDesk technology on its web site

chart

Aug

6

Panasonic

Panasonic digital cameras to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching

chart

Oct

11

Pantone

Introduces Shop with Color color management system for online retailers

 

Aug

14

Pantone

Pantone's Color Matching System software to be bundled with ColorVision's Spyder colorimeter

chart

Sep

8

Paradigm Imaging

To distribute Vidar scanners

chart

Sep

8

Peerless

Introduces AccelePrint LX and EX controllers

 

Oct

13

Pentax

Pentax digital cameras to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching

chart

July

11

Pew Internet

Who's not online study examines web non-users

 

Jan

2

Philips

To develop plastic active-matrix OLED displays with DuPont and Alien

chart

June

10

Phoenix Press

Printer trusts hard copy proofs over soft proofs

 

Oct

7

PhotoAccess

To provide online photofinishing to JVC Photo Club users

chart

Mar

15

PhotoAccess

Trellix to integrate PhotoAccess's online photo-finishing infrastructure into its web site building software

chart

Apr

15

PhotoAccess

To provide online storage and printing of digital images to USA Drug customers

chart

Apr

15

PictureIQ

Licenses its PhotoBoard digital image organizer technology to HP

chart

Aug

6

PIP Printing

To provide print services for Yahoo's online print center

chart

Feb

12

PIP Printing

Encad to offer special pricing for its large-format ink jets to PIP franchisees

chart

Aug

6

Pitman

To acquire graphic arts dealer Litho Development

chart

Dec

13

Pitney Bowes

To acquire Danka Services International

chart

May

9

Pixami

To develop an imaging system for BigNose.com users

chart

Mar

15

Pixel Magic

To bundle Pixel Magic digital imaging systems with its digital photo labs

chart

Sep

8

Polaroid

Introduces P-500 Digital Photo Printer

chart

Feb

6

Polaroid

Introduces PhotoMAX MP3 digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Polaroid

Introduces PhotoMAX PDC 2300Z digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Polaroid

Introduces PhotoMAX PDC 640 Modem Camera

chart

Mar

13

Polaroid

To partner with JoePix to provide digital photography services

chart

Mar

15

Polaroid

Introduces Opal and Onyz digital printing technologies

 

June

6

Polaroid

iPrint to provide an online photo gift service for users of Polaroid's i-zone.com web site

chart

July

11

PPG Industries

Introduces Teslin TS 1000 synthetic printing material

 

Apr

15

PPG Industries

PPG Industries Teslin TS 1000

 

Apr

15

PPG Industries

Introduces Teslin IJ 1000 WP waterproof ink jet media

 

Sep

16

PrimeSource

To be acquired by Fuji Photo

chart

Sep

19

Printable

To acquire Collabria's assets

chart

July

11

Printable

To acquire online graphic arts forum PrintPlanet.com

chart

Sep

19

printCafe

To join forces with SMARTworks to develop an online print procurement system aimed at Fortune 1000 print buyers

chart

Dec

13

Printlife

Online photofinisher Printlife to use Indigo digital color presses

chart

Mar

15

PrintPlanet.com

To be acquired by Printable

chart

Sep

19

Printroom.com

To license QBeo's PhotoGenetics software

chart

Feb

12

Prolatus

Prolatus Courier included in Selected File Transfer Software

 

Nov

13

Proof-it-Online

Included in Layout and Content Review Products

 

Oct

2

Purup-Eskofot

To merge with Barco

chart

Sep

19

QBeo

Printroom.com to license QBeo's PhotoGenetics software

chart

Feb

12

RealTimeImage

Imation and RealTimeImage to co-develop Imation's MatchPrint Virtual Proofing System

chart

May

9

RealTimeImage

Heidelberg to sell RealTimeImage's online proofing technologies

chart

Sep

8

RealTimeImage

Included in Mid-Range High Resolution Viewers

 

Oct

3

Repeat-O-Type

Introduces Chip Resetter for Epson ink jet cartridges

photo

Sep

17

Repeat-O-Type

Repeat-O-Type Chip Resetter

 

Sep

17

Responsys

E-mail marketer uses double meanings to sell Christmas e-mail services

 

Nov

9

Rexam

Introduces Magic GFTB9 Tyvek banner material

 

Apr

13

Rexam

Introduces Magic GFMBF mesh banner fabric

 

Apr

13

Rexam

Introduces Magic GFBL5 polyester film

 

Apr

13

Rexam

Rexam Magic Grand Format Media

 

Apr

13

Rexam

Introduces Magic High-Resolution Photobase Media

 

Apr

13

Rexam

Rexam Magic High-Resolution Photobase Media

 

Apr

13

Rexam

Introduces Magic GFTB9AZ Tyvek banner material

 

July

9

Rexam

Introduces Magic GFBL5AZ Backlit Film

 

July

9

Rexam

Introduces Magic GFPC16AZ Flame Resistant Polyester Cloth

 

July

9

Rexam

Introduces Magic PRINTLAM lamination material

 

July

9

Rexam

Introduces Magic Fluorex Transfer Protection lamination material

 

July

9

Rexam

Rexam Magic Large-Format Media

 

July

10

Rexam

Introduces Magic DMCVM17UV Artist Stretch Canvas

 

Oct

11

Rexam

Introduces Magic DMBF5UV Outdoor Backlit Film

 

Oct

12

Rexam

Rexam Magic Large-Format Media

 

Oct

12

Ricoh

Introduces Priport JP 1230 digital duplicator

 

Jan

8

Ricoh

Introduces Aficio Color 3506 copier/printer

 

Feb

6

Ricoh

Introduces Aficio Color 4506 copier/printer

 

Feb

6

Ricoh

Builds copier market share at Xerox's expense

 

Feb

7

Ricoh

IntroducesEFI-base E-700 embedded controller

 

Feb

10

Ricoh

To supply the U.S. Postal Service with digital copiers

chart

Feb

12

Ricoh

Introduces AP306D color laser printer

chart

Mar

8

Ricoh

Introduces Aficio Color 6513 color copier/printer

 

Mar

10

Ricoh

"J" series color printer eagerly anticipated by distributor Imaging Plus

 

June

1

Ricoh

To distribute T/R Systems products in Hong Kong

chart

July

11

Ricoh

To distribute T/R products in Europe

chart

Aug

5

Ricoh

Introduces RDC-7 digital camera

chart

Nov

14

Ricoh

Introduces Caplio RR1 digital camera

chart

Dec

3

Ricoh

Introduces web-based Document Mall document management system

 

Dec

4

Ricoh

Demonstrates Desktop Binder software at COMDEX

 

Dec

4

Ricoh

Demonstrates SmartNetMonitor software at COMDEX

 

Dec

4

Ricoh

Demonstrates ScanRouter software at COMDEX

 

Dec

4

Ricoh

Demonstrates Printer Cost & Security Managment software at COMDEX

 

Dec

4

Riso

Kinko's names Riso to be its approved supplier of digital duplicators

chart

Feb

12

Riso

Introduces RP3790 digital duplicator

photo

June

5

Riso

To introduce V8000 two-color digital duplicator at Print 01

 

June

5

Roland DGA

Introduces Gloss White Paper

 

Feb

10

Roland DGA

Introduces Translucent White Film

 

Feb

10

Roland DGA

Roland Large-Format Media Price List

 

Feb

11

Roland DGA

Wasatch's SoftRIP to support Roland Hi-Fi Jet 500/400

chart

Feb

12

Roland DGA

Introduces Hi-Fi Jet Pro FJ-600 large-format ink jet printer

 

Apr

16

Roland DGA

To distribute BESTColor's ScreenProof software

chart

Aug

5

Roland DGA

Introduces ColorCAMM PC-12 thermal transfer printer with built-in cutter

 

Sep

12

Roland DGA

Introduces TableTop Extension System for its large-format ink jet printers

 

Oct

9

Roland DGA

CammJet capable of printing film negatives for screen printing

 

Oct

10

Roland DGA

To offer special pricing on large-format gear to Sir Speedy franchisees

chart

Dec

13

Samsung

Introduces Digimax 210SE digital camera

chart

Mar

13

Samsung

Introduces Digimax 50 Duo digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Samsung

Introduces Digimax 130 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Samsung

Introduces Digimax 200 digital camera

chart

Oct

10

Samsung

To introduce adaptors that support Sony's MemoryStick

chart

Oct

11

SanDisk

To sell Sony's MemoryStick media

chart

Sep

8

Sanity

Software to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

Sanyo

To license FlashPoint's Digita Photivity wireless photo transfer technology

chart

Mar

15

Sanyo

Sanyo digital cameras to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching

chart

July

11

Savin

Introduces SLP624d color laser printer

chart

Mar

8

Savin

Begins shipping TC-II two-color digital duplicator

 

June

6

Savin

Introduces Ricoh-based SDC326 color copier/printer

 

Aug

9

Savin

Introduces Ricoh-based SDC326A color copier/printer

 

Aug

9

Savin

Introduces Ricoh-based SLP 38c color laser

 

Sep

12

Scitex

To transfer its share of Karat Digital Press to KBA

chart

Mar

15

Scitex

Introduces Scitex ENjet large-format ink jet printer for rigid substrates

photo

May

7

Scitex Digital Printing

Inland Paperboard uses Scitex ink jet print heads to print custom packaging

photo

Sep

18

Scitex Digital Printing

Introduces Scitex 3700 Printing System

 

Oct

9

Screen

Tekgraf to distribute Screen scanners and imagesetters

chart

Feb

12

Selmet

Manufacturing company chooses color laser over ink jet

 

July

11

Sharp

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Sharp

Introduces AR-C160 Color IMAGER color copier/printer

 

Oct

9

Shutterfly

To develop and manage Best Buy's Online Photo Center

chart

Mar

15

SiPix

Introduces SCP-1000 digital camera with built-in thermal transfer printer

photo

Aug

7

Sir Speedy

To provide print services for Yahoo's online print center

chart

Feb

12

Sir Speedy

Encad to provide NovaJet printers to Sir Speedy franchisees in North America

chart

June

10

Sir Speedy

Roland to offer special pricing on large-format gear to Sir Speedy franchisees

chart

Dec

13

SMaL Camera

Introduces Ultra-Pocket credit-card sized digital camera

photo

Jan

7

Smart Papers

Indigo endorses Smart Paper's Kromekote papers for use in its printers

chart

Sep

19

SMARTworks

To join forces with printCafe to develop an online print procurement system aimed at Fortune 1000 print buyers

chart

Dec

13

Software 2000

Olivetti renews agreement to use Software 2000's PrintMagic driver technology

chart

Apr

15

Sony

Introduces Sony Digital Photofinishing System kiosk

 

Feb

8

Sony

Introduces Mavica MVC-FD75 digital camera

chart

Mar

13

Sony

Introduces Mavica MVC-FD87 digital camera

chart

Mar

13

Sony

Introduces Mavica MVC-FD92 digital camera

chart

Mar

13

Sony

Introduces Mavica MVC-FD97 digital camera

chart

Mar

13

Sony

Introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P20 digital camera

chart

July

10

Sony

Sony Europe to offer Troy's WindConnect Print Adapter with its notebook computers

chart

Aug

5

Sony

SanDisk to sell Sony's MemoryStick media

chart

Sep

8

Sony

Samsung to introduce adaptors that support Sony's MemoryStick

chart

Oct

11

Sound Vision

Introduces RoadRunner digital camera design kit

 

Feb

9

Sound Vision

Introduces TV Cam digital camera docking station design kit

 

Aug

6

Spectra

Introduces Nova-Q ink jet print head

photo

Jan

5

Spectra

To develop ink jet printing systems with American Ink Jet

chart

Oct

11

Staedtler

Introduces refill inks for Encad large-format ink jet printers

 

Feb

10

Staedtler

Staedtler Ink Jet Refills and Cartridges for Large-Format Ink Jet Printers (list prices)

 

Feb

11

Staedtler

Responds to HP's claims about replacement ink system's complexity

 

July

9

Staples

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

 

July

5

Suntek

To distribute Indigo digital color presses in Mexico

chart

Aug

5

T/R Systems

MicroPress Cluster Printing System to drive the Toshiba FC 22

chart

Feb

12

T/R Systems

Ricoh to distribute T/R products in Hong Kong

chart

July

11

T/R Systems

T/R's MicroPress to integrate MonacoPROFILER ICC profiles

chart

July

11

T/R Systems

Ricoh to distribute T/R products in Europe

chart

Aug

5

T/R Systems

Xerox to distribute T/R's Maestro workflow management software

chart

Sep

8

T/R Systems

T/R's MicroPress to support Canon color and monochrome copiers

chart

Sep

19

T/R Systems

T/R's MicroPress to support Minolta's CF9001 and CF2001 color copiers

chart

Sep

19

T2 Solutions

Introduces Matan-based Spark 1612 thermal transfer printer

 

Sep

13

Tally

Introduces T8006 color laser printer

 

May

4

Tally

Introduces T8306 color laser printer

 

May

4

Tally

Introduces T8106 color laser printer

 

May

4

Tally

Introduces T8406 color laser printer

 

May

4

Tarbell, Jared

Computer artist's web-based animations allow real-time user interaction

 

Nov

9

TDK

Introduces ink jet photo paper

 

May

8

TDK

TDK Ink Jet Photo Paper

 

May

8

Tekgraf

To distribute Screen scanners and imagesetters

chart

Feb

12

Tekra

Introduces Dura-Go and DuraKote substrates for digital color presses

 

Apr

12

Tekra

Tekra Dura-Go and DuraKote Digital Film Substrates

 

Apr

13

Texas Instruments

To make its xStream DSP Technology software available on its website

 

Apr

15

The Cannata Report

Reports Toshiba's introduction of the e-Studo 6CP color laser printer

 

June

6

Toppan Printing

To work with E Ink on the development of color electronic ink displays

chart

June

10

Toshiba

Introduces PDR-M11 digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Toshiba

Introduces PDR-M21 digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Toshiba

Introduces PDR-M61 digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Toshiba

Introduces PDR-M65 digital camera

chart

Feb

9

Toshiba

T/R's MicroPress Cluster Printing System to drive the FC 22

chart

Feb

12

Toshiba

Introduces e-Studio 6CP color laser, according to The Cannata Report

 

June

6

Toshiba

Introduces PDR-M81 digital camera

chart

July

10

Toshiba

Acquires office equipment dealer Offtech

chart

Aug

6

Toshiba

Introduces FC22i color copier/printer

 

Aug

8

Toshiba

Introduces FC15i color copier/printer

 

Aug

8

Trace Affex

HP's SPS Supports Trace Affex

 

Feb

5

TransAct

Adds blue and green spot color ink cartridges for its POSjet 1000

 

Feb

3

Trellix

To integrate PhotoAccess's online photo-finishing infrastructure into its web site building software

chart

Apr

15

Troy

Sony Europe to offer Troy's Bluetooth-enabled WindConnect Print Adapter

chart

Aug

5

Troy XCD

Introduces Bluetooth embedded protocol stack

 

Feb

8

Troy XCD

To acquire Extended Systems' Printing Solutions Operations group

chart

June

10

TrueSpectra

Co-develops Shop with Color color management system for online retailers with Pantone

 

Aug

14

U.S. Postal Service

Ricoh to supply the U.S. Postal Service with digital copiers

chart

Feb

12

Ulead

Compaq to bundle Ulead Photo Express software with its S200 scanner

chart

Aug

5

Ulead

Software to support Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology

chart

Dec

13

UMAX

Introduces Astra 4400 scanner

chart

Aug

11

USA Drug

PhotoAccess to provide online storage and printing of digital images to USA Drug customers

chart

Apr

15

Vidar Systems

Paradigm to distribute Vidar scanners

chart

Sep

8

VIPColor

Introduces VP2020 label printer

photo

Sep

11

Visioneer

Introduces PhotoPort 7700 flatbed scanner

chart

Mar

13

Vutek

Introduces UltraVu 2600 large-format ink jet printer

chart

Dec

11

Vutek

Introduces UltraVu 5330 large-format ink jet printer

chart

Dec

11

Vutek

Introduces PressVu UV large-format ink jet printer

chart

Dec

11

Wasatch

SoftRIP to support Roland Hi-Fi Jet 500/400 and Encad NovaJet 850

chart

Feb

12

Wasatch

Wasatch's SoftRIP to support the Epson Stylus Pro 10000

chart

June

10

Wasatch

Adds print driver for Durst Lambda printers to its SoftRIP software RIP

 

Aug

14

WayTech

To develop an color management system for images viewed over the web

 

Jan

7

WayTech

Duron's web site to use WayTech's Coloreal software

chart

July

11

Webprint

To provide online print ordering capabilities to users of Yahoo

 

Feb

8

Webster, Ted

Publishes Print Unchained, a history of the digital printing industry

photo

Jan

9

Wood Associates

To be acquired by iPrint

chart

July

11

WorldCrest

To offer Danka's line of copiers and printers

chart

Mar

16

Xaar

Signs its first U.S. OEM

chart

Feb

12

Xaar

Opens a headquarters for U.S. operations in Schaumburg, Illinois

chart

Feb

12

Xaar

To relocate its manufacturing operations from the UK to Sweden

chart

Dec

13

Xanté

Monaco to develop Xante ColorMatch software

chart

Feb

12

Xanté

Introduces continuous-tone printing capability on its color lasers

 

Apr

12

Xanté

Introduces ColorLaser 21 four-engine LED printer

 

Sep

13

Xanté

Introduces dye sublimation toner

 

Dec

3

Xeikon

Océ to market Xeikon digital color presses in the U.S.

chart

Feb

12

Xeikon

Introduces DCP 320Dx digital color press

 

Mar

9

Xeikon

Introduces UCOAT UV-coating station for Xeikon digital color presses

photo

Mar

9

Xeikon

Demonstrates D2F2 digital photofinishing system at PMA

 

Mar

9

Xerox

Reduces price of DocuPrint M750 ink jet printer

chart

Jan

5

Xerox

Reduces price of DocuPrint M760 ink jet printer

chart

Jan

5

Xerox

Reduces price of WorkCentre XK50cx multifunction ink jet printer

chart

Jan

5

Xerox

Introduces ColorgrafX X2 large-format ink jet printer

photo

Feb

1

Xerox

ColorgrafX X2 Specifications

 

Feb

2

Xerox

54" Media for ColorgrafX X2

 

Feb

2

Xerox

Completes sale of its China operations to Fuji Xerox for $550 million

chart

Feb

12

Xerox

Print head configuration on ColorgrafX X2 clarified

 

Mar

2

Xerox

Introduces DocuColor 2006 color copier/printer

 

Mar

7

Xerox

Introduces Phaser 2135 color LED printer

 

Mar

7

Xerox

Introduces DocuColor 12 Laser Printer

 

Mar

7

Xerox

Imation introduces Matchprint Professional Server for DocuColor 12

photo

Mar

10

Xerox

To sell half of its stake in Fuji Xerox to Fuji for $1.3 billion

chart

Mar

15

Xerox

To resell Pageflex's Mpower and Persona variable data software

chart

Mar

16

Xerox

President and COO Anne Mulcahy oulines Xerox's color strategy

 

Apr

9

Xerox

Edward Jones to purchase 5,000 Xerox Phaser 1235 color LED printers

chart

Apr

15

Xerox

Hosts Color Confidence Forum for commercial printers

 

May

5

Xerox

Introduces ColorgrafX X2 large-format ink jet printer

chart

May

7

Xerox

Spatial gamut mapping technique retains luminance

print sample

June

7

Xerox

Bad experience with Phaser 840 sends company running back to HP

 

June

10

Xerox

Announces exit from SOHO market

 

July

4

Xerox

Reduces price of DocuColor 2060

chart

July

4

Xerox

Reduces price of DocuColor 2045

chart

July

4

Xerox

Reduces price of Phaser 750 color laser printer

chart

July

4

Xerox

In-store Retail Desktop Color Printer Stocking Audit

photo

July

5

Xerox

Products to be Discontinued by Xerox's Departure from SOHO

 

July

6

Xerox

Introduces Phaser 860 solid ink jet printer

photo

July

6

Xerox

Phaser 860DX Specifications

 

July

6

Xerox

Phaser 860 Print Speeds

 

July

7

Xerox

Phaser 860: Accessories and Supplies

 

July

7

Xerox

Chemically-grown EA Technology toner has 5-micron particles

photo

Aug

1

Xerox

Introduces iGen3 digital color printer

photo

Sep

1

Xerox

Xerox iGen3 Summary Specifications

 

Sep

2

Xerox

PaperScript Fields and Print Actions

 

Sep

3

Xerox

Finishing Partners Sharing Xerox's Print 01 Exhibit

 

Sep

4

Xerox

What is a Generation?

 

Sep

5

Xerox

Xerox Variable Information Learning Zone

 

Sep

6

Xerox

The Competition Speaks

 

Sep

7

Xerox

To distribute T/R's Maestro workflow management software

chart

Sep

8

Xerox

Imation to sell Xerox DocuColor 2045 and 2060 digital color printers

chart

Sep

8

Xerox

To sell Pageflex's variable-data software packages

chart

Sep

8

Xerox

Introduces Phaser 7700 four-engine color laser

 

Sep

11

Xerox

Introduces Business Reply Envelopes for the DocuColor 2060

 

Oct

11

Xerox

To sell electronic manufacturing facilities to Flextronics

chart

Oct

11

Xerox

Introduces EFI-based DocuColor Cluster software

 

Oct

14

Xerox

Announces EFI Splash G630 controller supports the DocuColor 12

 

Oct

14

Xerox

Announces EFI Fiery EX12 controller supports the DocuColor 12

 

Oct

14

Xerox

Pits the Phaser 2135 against the HP 8550 in ad campaign

photo

Nov

7

Xilinx

To develop Bluetooth chips with BrightCom

chart

Aug

6

Xirlink

Introduces SVP-299 digital camera platform

 

Jan

7

X-Rite

To develop a quality control system for a Fortune 500 company

chart

Feb

12

X-Rite

Offers discounts on its spectrophotometers to MonacoPROOF owners

 

Sep

18

Yahoo

Sir Speedy and PIP Printing to provide print services for Yahoo's online print center

chart

Feb

12

YouWorkIt

Included in Layout and Content Review Products

 

Oct

2

Zoran

Introduces CamMini III digital camera reference design kit

 

Mar

14


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