While diligently providing the service and support we are known for, keeping customer's equipment up and running, I have allowed new equipment sales to become blurred somewhat.
Yes, there has been new equipment sales here but there needs to be more, for our sake and our customer's.
Being a service tech from way back, it's my nature to want to fix things and get every ounce of useful life from a piece of equipment as long as it is able and doesn't break the bank to do so.
And recognizing a customer's situation as well as sometimes their affection for that particular printer or copier, I have been known to go over and above to repair that equipment to either save them a little money or keep the "old reliable" alive.
But now, with a new focus, I will be showcasing, more clearly, the exciting Xerox products and services we can offer.
Great machines for every market from SOHO to SMB. Reliable mono and color equipment with print quality unsurpassed in their segment with a cost per print level that is a budget pleaser.
Great services too. The managed print services that I will be offering as a Xerox Channel Partner are amazing. PagePack and eConcierge programs will be services that will make my customer's office lives a little less complicated and allow them to keep a lid on in house print costs.
I can go on and on here in this blog post but best to just alert you here to look for more information, offers and changes to the website in the very near future.
And, posting to this blog a little more often will be in order....
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Interesting Electronics News From Univ. of Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While the laws of physics weren’t made to be broken, sometimes they need revision. A major current law has been rewritten thanks to the three-port transistor laser, developed by Milton Feng and Nick Holonyak Jr. at the University of Illinois.
With the transistor laser, researchers can explore the behavior of photons, electrons and semiconductors. The device could shape the future of high-speed signal processing, integrated circuits, optical communications, supercomputing and other applications. However, harnessing these capabilities hinges on a clear understanding of the physics of the device, and data the transistor laser generated did not fit neatly within established circuit laws governing electrical currents.
“We were puzzled,” said Feng, the Holonyak Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “How did that work? Is it violating Kirchhoff’s law? How can the law accommodate a further output signal, a photon or optical signal?”
Kirchhoff’s current law, described by Gustav Kirchhoff in 1845, states charge input at a node is equal to the charge output. In other words, all the electrical energy going in must go out again. On a basic bipolar transistor, with ports for electrical input and output, the law applies straightforwardly. The transistor laser adds a third port for optical output, emitting light.
This posed a conundrum for researchers working with the laser: How were they to apply the laws of conservation of charge and conservation of energy with two forms of energy output?
“The optical signal is connected and related to the electrical signals, but until now it’s been dismissed in a transistor,” said Holonyak, the John Bardeen Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at the U. of I. “Kirchhoff’s law takes care of balancing the charge, but it doesn’t take care of balancing the energies. The question is, how do you put it all together, and represent it in circuit language?”
The unique properties of the transistor laser required Holonyak, Feng and graduate student Han Wui Then to re-examine and modify the law to account for photon particles as well as electrons, effectively expanding it from a current law to a current-energy law. They published their model and supporting data in the Journal of Applied Physics, available online May 10.
“The previous law had to do with the particles – electrons coming out at a given point. But it was never about energy conservation as it was normally known and used,” Feng said. “This is the first time we see how energy is involved in the conservation process.”
Simulations based on the modified law fit data collected from the transistor laser, allowing researchers to predict the bandwidth, speed and other properties for integrated circuits, according to Feng. With accurate simulations, the team can continue exploring applications in integrated circuits and supercomputing.
“This fits so well, it’s amazing,” Feng said. “The microwave transistor laser model is very accurate for predicting frequency-dependent electrical and optical properties. The experimental data are very convincing.”
The Army Research Office supported this work.
I can only imagine where this new research may lead.
Of course, my thoughts are in the term "laser" and it's use in the printing and document imaging arena.
With the transistor laser, researchers can explore the behavior of photons, electrons and semiconductors. The device could shape the future of high-speed signal processing, integrated circuits, optical communications, supercomputing and other applications. However, harnessing these capabilities hinges on a clear understanding of the physics of the device, and data the transistor laser generated did not fit neatly within established circuit laws governing electrical currents.
“We were puzzled,” said Feng, the Holonyak Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “How did that work? Is it violating Kirchhoff’s law? How can the law accommodate a further output signal, a photon or optical signal?”
Kirchhoff’s current law, described by Gustav Kirchhoff in 1845, states charge input at a node is equal to the charge output. In other words, all the electrical energy going in must go out again. On a basic bipolar transistor, with ports for electrical input and output, the law applies straightforwardly. The transistor laser adds a third port for optical output, emitting light.
This posed a conundrum for researchers working with the laser: How were they to apply the laws of conservation of charge and conservation of energy with two forms of energy output?
“The optical signal is connected and related to the electrical signals, but until now it’s been dismissed in a transistor,” said Holonyak, the John Bardeen Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at the U. of I. “Kirchhoff’s law takes care of balancing the charge, but it doesn’t take care of balancing the energies. The question is, how do you put it all together, and represent it in circuit language?”
The unique properties of the transistor laser required Holonyak, Feng and graduate student Han Wui Then to re-examine and modify the law to account for photon particles as well as electrons, effectively expanding it from a current law to a current-energy law. They published their model and supporting data in the Journal of Applied Physics, available online May 10.
“The previous law had to do with the particles – electrons coming out at a given point. But it was never about energy conservation as it was normally known and used,” Feng said. “This is the first time we see how energy is involved in the conservation process.”
Simulations based on the modified law fit data collected from the transistor laser, allowing researchers to predict the bandwidth, speed and other properties for integrated circuits, according to Feng. With accurate simulations, the team can continue exploring applications in integrated circuits and supercomputing.
“This fits so well, it’s amazing,” Feng said. “The microwave transistor laser model is very accurate for predicting frequency-dependent electrical and optical properties. The experimental data are very convincing.”
The Army Research Office supported this work.
I can only imagine where this new research may lead.
Of course, my thoughts are in the term "laser" and it's use in the printing and document imaging arena.
Monday, March 15, 2010
The time to buy or lease is NOW before prices increase again!!
This was posted today by a Print4Pay Hotel member.
If you're in the market for an Multifunctional Copier, Printer or Scanner, the time to buy or lease is NOW before prices increase again!!
I have noticed there have been a lot of changes in the Value of International Currency vs the USD.
Samsung a year ago was getting a huge currency advantage with the South Korean WON at 1453 vs $1.00. It has now fallen to 1125 as the USD continues to weaken.
The Canadian $1.00 is now slightly above the USD.
$1.00 USD has fallen from 98 Yen to 90 Yen over the last year.
Some MFP vendors will soon be forced to soon raise prices simply because of current unfavorable currency valuations. It is not uncommon for National Copier Manufacturers to strike a deal with their foreign HQ twice a year to fix currency rates for the next six months. That negotiation usually occurs around now with a weak USD and again in Sept.
If you're in the market for an Multifunctional Copier, Printer or Scanner, the time to buy or lease is NOW before prices increase again!!
I have noticed there have been a lot of changes in the Value of International Currency vs the USD.
Samsung a year ago was getting a huge currency advantage with the South Korean WON at 1453 vs $1.00. It has now fallen to 1125 as the USD continues to weaken.
The Canadian $1.00 is now slightly above the USD.
$1.00 USD has fallen from 98 Yen to 90 Yen over the last year.
Some MFP vendors will soon be forced to soon raise prices simply because of current unfavorable currency valuations. It is not uncommon for National Copier Manufacturers to strike a deal with their foreign HQ twice a year to fix currency rates for the next six months. That negotiation usually occurs around now with a weak USD and again in Sept.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Well, I said I would update ......
I have been busy updating the website a bit and have not entered any updates to the blog site for a while so, I thought I might here tonight.
I have three MFPs being delivered in the morning. One Konica Minolta Bizhub 250 which is all ready sold and, two Xerox M15i's. Check the website for their price and availability.
I created the logo for my daughter's new website, www.zelda23publishing.com. She has the site up and running now AND her first self published book available in Kindle format on Amazon.com.
the title of her book is Putting People First: Human Issues in Instructional Technology.
Check out the site and the book.
I have three MFPs being delivered in the morning. One Konica Minolta Bizhub 250 which is all ready sold and, two Xerox M15i's. Check the website for their price and availability.
I created the logo for my daughter's new website, www.zelda23publishing.com. She has the site up and running now AND her first self published book available in Kindle format on Amazon.com.
the title of her book is Putting People First: Human Issues in Instructional Technology.
Check out the site and the book.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Welcome
Thank you for visting the blog spot for OutPut Business Solutions.
As an independent business person servicing and selling office machines of all types, I started this blog site as a compliment to the main web site to share news and experiences that will hopefully be of interest and maybe helpful for everyone that uses copiers, printers, scanners or fax machines.
With nearly 25 years in the industry, I sometimes think I've seen it all. From mouse nests inside a machine causing copy quality issues to emergency calls to retrieve a diamond from an engagement ring that popped off while the young lady was retrieving her copies from the collator of an IBM Series III machine. Then something new arises and, if it is interesting or funny enough I will share it here.
Also, I will list helpful information and advice on office equipment.
We are factory authorized from many manufacturers such as Xerox, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Brother and more.
But, we do service all makes and models here. There are always plenty of Sharp copiers, HP printers and even a Risograph or two that needs repairs. The multi-function units have been a welcome addition to those seeking to save space in their office areas but have introduced a different set of service calls from time to time.
I'll be updating this blog as often as I can with content and news related to our field of expertise and maybe more.
As an independent business person servicing and selling office machines of all types, I started this blog site as a compliment to the main web site to share news and experiences that will hopefully be of interest and maybe helpful for everyone that uses copiers, printers, scanners or fax machines.
With nearly 25 years in the industry, I sometimes think I've seen it all. From mouse nests inside a machine causing copy quality issues to emergency calls to retrieve a diamond from an engagement ring that popped off while the young lady was retrieving her copies from the collator of an IBM Series III machine. Then something new arises and, if it is interesting or funny enough I will share it here.
Also, I will list helpful information and advice on office equipment.
We are factory authorized from many manufacturers such as Xerox, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Brother and more.
But, we do service all makes and models here. There are always plenty of Sharp copiers, HP printers and even a Risograph or two that needs repairs. The multi-function units have been a welcome addition to those seeking to save space in their office areas but have introduced a different set of service calls from time to time.
I'll be updating this blog as often as I can with content and news related to our field of expertise and maybe more.
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