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| Source: HP. New A3 multifunction printers are designed to replace A3 copiers. |
HP Inc., the global printing provider, today introduced a line of A3 multifunction printers (MFPs) designed to disrupt the traditional US$55 billion A3 copier category.
The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Samsung Electronics Company's printer business in a transaction valued at US$1.05 billion, the largest print acquisition in HP’s history. Both announcements were made at the beginning of HP’s Global Partner Conference.
Highlights of HP’s A3 MFP breakthroughs include:
· Sixteen HP PageWide and LaserJet platforms
· Print security across devices, documents and data
· Advanced monitoring based on cloud and big-data analytics
· Affordable colour to drive adoption and economics
For decades, the copier category has lacked the disruptive innovation needed to drive service efficiency, protect against security breaches and deliver cost-effective colour, HP said. The new portfolio of A3 MFP printing solutions are designed to deliver simplicity, reliability, serviceability, and security for business printing, and enable HP to deliver an advanced lineup of A3 MFP and A4 laser print solutions for the office.
The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Samsung Electronics Company's printer business in a transaction valued at US$1.05 billion, the largest print acquisition in HP’s history. Both announcements were made at the beginning of HP’s Global Partner Conference.
Highlights of HP’s A3 MFP breakthroughs include:
· Sixteen HP PageWide and LaserJet platforms
· Print security across devices, documents and data
· Advanced monitoring based on cloud and big-data analytics
· Affordable colour to drive adoption and economics
For decades, the copier category has lacked the disruptive innovation needed to drive service efficiency, protect against security breaches and deliver cost-effective colour, HP said. The new portfolio of A3 MFP printing solutions are designed to deliver simplicity, reliability, serviceability, and security for business printing, and enable HP to deliver an advanced lineup of A3 MFP and A4 laser print solutions for the office.
“For decades the copier industry has lacked the technology to improve efficiency of service, keep up with security requirements and make colour affordable,” said Richard Bailey, President, Asia Pacific, HP Inc. “Today, HP is changing the status quo with next generation A3 multifunction printers that bring to life a reimagined print environment that offers world class security, maximum uptime and affordable colour.”
HP’s full portfolio of A3 MFPs - including three PageWide platforms and 13 LaserJet platforms - will be available as 54 different SKUs with a range of finishing options, such as in-cave stapler stacker, hole punch, high capacity staple / stack and booklet makers, to provide the strongest customer experience. By providing a broad range of device options, HP is providing channel partners robust possibilities and pricing flexibility to meet the needs of their customers.
The HP PageWide Enterprise and Pro platforms will make colour affordable, along with best-in-class print speeds and lower energy consumption than in-class laser devices1, 2. The simple architecture of HP PageWide – with only three components that may need replacing – will help lower servicing costs for channel partners.
The single and multifunction devices will have print speeds ranging from 40 pages per minute (ppm) to 60 ppm, and up to 80 ppm in General Office mode.
The new HP LaserJet Managed MFPs will have long-life components and fast repair times. They will be available as multifunction devices, with colour or monochrome printing and speeds ranging from 22 ppm to 60 ppm.
Smart Device Services is compatible on HP printers and MFPs with FutureSmart, introduced in 2012, including the new A3 PageWide and LaserJet devices. As such, Smart Device Services will enhance service efficiency on partners’ fleets and improve uptime on customers’ devices. It will be available to qualified channel partners at no additional cost for all contractual devices using HP Original supplies.
The HP PageWide and LaserJet Enterprise devices feature embedded security features including Sure Start, run-time intrusion detection, and whitelisting, making them the world’s most secure printers3. The HP PageWide Pro devices will feature secure boot and firmware integrity checking4.
All of the new HP PageWide and LaserJet devices can be used with HP’s security services and JetAdvantage portfolio of management and security software, including the recently announced JetAdvantage on Demand cloud platform, reducing the burden on partners to secure and manage these devices.
As part of the broader strategy outlined at its Global Partner Conference, HP has introduced a services-led channel business programme to support partner success with its A3 portfolio and managed services-designated printers. Qualified partners will receive guaranteed pricing, sales tools and service support.
“The new HP A3 portfolio and channel programme will empower HP’s partners in a region where we are aggressively pursuing growth through innovation and contractual services,” added Bailey.
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The HP PageWide Pro devices will be available in mid 2017 while the HP PageWide Enterprise devices will be available in late 2017. The HP LaserJet Managed MFPs will be available in mid-2017.
HP Financial Services offers IT investment options to help partners and their customers acquire, pay for and consume innovative A3 print technology5.
1Comparison based on manufacturers’ published specifications of fastest available colour mode of all A3 colour business printers US$1,000 to US$2,500 or €900 to €2,300 and MFPs US$2,000 to US$5,000 or €2,000 to €4,500 as of August 2016, excluding other HP PageWide products, and products with 1% or lower market share using market share as reported by IDC as of Q216. HP PageWide speeds based on General Office mode and exclude first page. Learn more at http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/business-solutions/printingsolutions/printerspeeds.html.
2Energy claim based in comparisons of data reported on energystar.gov for majority of in-class A3 colour business printers US$1,000 to US$2,500 or €900 to €2,300 and MFPs US$2,000 to US$5,000 or €2,000 to €4,500 as of August 2016, excluding other HP Page Wide products, and products with 1% or lower market share using market share as reported by IDC as of Q216. Subject to device settings. Actual results may vary. Learn more at hp.com/go/pagewidebusiness.
3‘Most secure printers claim’ applies to HP Enterprise-class devices introduced beginning in 2015 and is based on HP review of 2016 published embedded security features of competitive in-class printers. Only HP offers a combination of security features for integrity checking down to the BIOS with self-healing capabilities. A FutureSmart service pack update may be required to activate security features. Check the list of compatible products. For more information, visit: www.hp.com/go/printersecurityclaims
4Best-in-class security claim based on HP review of published embedded security features of competitive in-class A3 pro printers as of August 2016. For more information visit: www.hp.com/go/printersecurityclaims.
5Financing and service offerings available through Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively HPFSC) in certain countries and is subject to credit approval and execution of standard HPFSC documentation. Rates and terms are based on customer’s credit rating, offering types, services and/or equipment type and options. Not all customers may qualify. Not all services or offers are available in all countries. Other restrictions may apply. HPFSC reserves the right to change or cancel this programme at any time without notice.
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