Photocopier Design Reaches a Plateau

Article Abstract:

The growth of the United States copier market has slowed, according to some visitors to the National Office Machine Dealers Association (NOMDA) in Atlanta, Georgia. The quality and reliability of copiers is improving. Panasonic is rated first in reliability in recent United States surveys. Liquid toners are being replaced by dry toners. Products exhibited at NOMDA include Panasonic FP1300, Sharp's 900 model, and Canon's NP-500AF photocopiers, plus those from Minolta, Toshiba, Sanyo, and Mita.

Trade shows, Products, Trends, Trade Show

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Update: Photocopier Justifies It's Reliability

Article Abstract:

A Toshiba BD 7501 copier installed in Mortlake High School, Victoria, in 1981 produced 360,000 copies in one year requiring only four service calls. There were three drum replacements and one fuse roller replacement, fewer than expected according to life expectancy specifications. The high school staff was pleased with the quality of output.

Office automation, Reliability (Trustworthiness), Reliability, Performance Specifications, Toshiba BD 7501 (copying equipment)

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Selling Design to the Shanghai Mandarins

Article Abstract:

A design consultant tried to interest the Chinese in the importance of packaging. Their delicate products experienced a high forty per cent breakage rate. Two years later, he was invited as a guest lecturer to share his marketing expertise.

China, Planning, Finance, Marketing, Business consultants, Management consultants

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