Published by Blackstone Research Associates Published by Blackstone Research Associates
Color Business Report Index: January - August 2004
A
A&B Business Equipment
Toshiba acquires A&B Business Equipment May 15
A.B. Dick
Presstek acquires A. B. Dick July 11
ACDSee
Konica Minolta adds DiMAGE plug-in for ACDSee Mar 10
ActivePhoto shares medical photos in real time Jan 8
Adkote to sell NUR in Australia Aug 10
Adobe
Callas introduces MadeToPrint for Adobe InDesign May 11
Creo demonstrates print workflows with Adobe May 12
Introduces Camera Raw plug-in Mar 10
Introduces PDF JobReady software Mar 12
Peerless extends license agreement with Adobe Feb 18
Photoshop CS to support Foveon RAW files May 11
Photoshop CS: A Winner Aug 6
ADS Communications
EFI to acquire ADS Communications Feb 18
Agfa
Acquires dotrix Jan 9
Agfa, Thieme to develop flatbed ink jet printer Apr 12
Agfa, Xaar develop ink jet print heads Apr 12
Introduces AgfaJet Digital White Base paper June 10
Introduces AgfaJet Microporous media June 11
Introduces Grand SherpaMatic proofer May 14
Introduces SherpaProof RIP May 14
M-Real installs Agfa Sherpa proofers June 13
VariColor to distribute Dotrix the.factory ink jet June 8
Agfa Monotype
Granite driver to support Microsoft June 10
Licenses ANT's aContent Valet browser Jan 5
Airbus
Astro-Med to make cockpit printers for Airbus Mar 14
Alestron introduces color business card scanner Jan 5
American Multiplexer
G & V to offer eFotoXpress software Mar 11
Anderson & Vreeland
Latran signs on Anderson & Vreeland Apr 10
ANT Limited
Agfa Monotype licenses aContent Valet browser Jan 5
Apple
HP to offer Apple’s iPod music player Jan 4
ArcSoft introduces Embedded Solution Suite Mar 12
ArcSoft, Zoran sign development agreement June 13
Art Plus Technology (APT)
Océ, APT to offer document design, production Mar 14
Astro-Med to make cockpit printers for Airbus Mar 14
Atlantek
Zebra acquires Atlantek Jan 9
Avery
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
B
basysPrint
Konica Minolta to sell basysPrint CTP systems June 8
Blackstone Research
MFD Brands Replacing HP and Lexmark Printers Mar 7
Top Managers’ Attention to Office Printing Apr 3
Use of MFD Functions May 6
Böwe Bell & Howell
Introduces Sidekick scanners Mar 9
Ships Copiscan 8000 Spectrum July 15
Brother
Introduces HL-2700CN color laser Jan 3
Introduces MFC-8440, 8840 MFPs with color Apr 11
Burlington
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Business Methods
Toshiba acquires dealer Business Methods Mar 11
C
Calibration/Color Management
GretagMacbeth introduces DensiEye 700 June 12
GretagMacbeth introduces Eye-One iO June 11
GretagMacbeth introduces ProfileMaker 5 software Apr 13
Pantone, ColorVision introduce ColorPlus software Apr 13
Pantone introduces Digital Chips book June 12
Pantone introduces PANTONE colorist software Apr 12
X-Rite ships DTP32 Series II densitometer June 11
Callas introduces MadeToPrint for Adobe InDesign May 11
Canon
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Canon i9900 Supplies Aug 7
Canon ImageRUNNER C3100/C3100N Accessories Mar 6
Canon ImageRUNNER C3220 Specifications July 14
Canon ImageRUNNER C6800 Accessories Mar 5
Canon ISG 2003 Revenue Growth by Product Segment Mar 4
Contents of i9900 Driver Disk Aug 2
Copier Market Share by Segment, Units (2003) Mar 4
i9900 Printing Speeds Aug 5
i9900 Product Specifications Aug 7
IKON purchased $1 billion in Canon gear in 2003 Jan 8
IKON to offer Canon imageRUNNER C6800, C3100 June 8
Introduces CanoScan 3000 ex July 15
Introduces CanoScan 8400F July 15
Introduces CanoScan LiDE 35 Color July 15
Introduces CP-220, CP-330 photo printers Apr 6
Introduces DR-3080CII production scanner Aug 9
Introduces DR-7080C scanner Mar 8
Introduces EOS-1D Mark II digital camera Feb 15
Introduces i9900 photo printer Feb 12
Introduces imagePROGRAF W6200 Feb 15
Introduces imageRUNNER C3220 July 14
Introduces imageRUNNER C6800 and C3100 Mar 1
Introduces MultiPASS MP390 MFP Jan 3
Introduces Optura 400 Mini DV camcorder July 13
Introduces Optura 500 Mini DV camcorder July 13
Introduces PIXMA ink jet printers July 1
Introduces PowerShot Pro 1 digital camera Feb 15
Introduces PowerShot S1 IS digital camera Feb 15
Introduces PowerShot S110 digital camera Feb 15
Introduces PowerShot S410 digital camera Feb 15
Introduces PowerShot S500 digital camera Feb 15
Introduces PowerShot S60 digital camera May 14
KPG to sell Canon CLC color copiers May 15
NexPress, Canon to develop color print workflows June 13
Pantone to ship inks, paper for Canon ink jets Feb 13
Photo Printing Costs, Canon i9900 Aug 3
Product Review: i9900 Aug 1
Product Specifications: Canon imageRUNNER C3100 Mar 6
Product Specifications: Canon imageRUNNER C6800 Mar 5
Product Specifications: Canon PIXMA Printers July 3
Sintaks subsidiary to relocate, change name Mar 14
Supplies Costs for Printing the N5A Image Aug 3
Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page, i9900 Aug 3
To offer EFI Digital StoreFront Express Mar 11
To set cell-phone printing standards Feb 13
Cascades Resources to offer ICS Remote Director June 8
CGS introduces ORIS Color Markup Mar 16
Chinon
Kodak seeks to acquire Chinon Feb 18
CHROMiX to join the Color Management Group Apr 12
Color Business Report
Cost to print newsletter on Lexmark C912 Jan 6
Preparing an ISO SCID N5A image for 4-up printing Aug 7
Printing Costs for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 Jan 7
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Tests Monochrome Printing Costs July 7
Color Management Group
CHROMiX to join the Color Management Group Apr 12
To sell GMG proof software Mar 11
ColorSpan introduces DisplayMaker 72SR May 14
ColorSpan introduces DisplayMaker X-12+ May 16
ColorVision
Pantone, ColorVision introduce ColorPlus software Apr 13
Concord
Announces DV2020 camcorder July 13
Concord Camera to acquire Jenimage Europe GmbH May 15
Ingram Micro to sell Concord digital cameras May 15
Introduces Eye Q3341z camera Jan 8
Introduces Eye Q4360z camera Jan 8
Introduces Eye-Q 1000 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 1200 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 2040 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 3040 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 4062 AF digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 4062 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 4343z digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 4363z digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 5062 AF digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 5345z digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q 640 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Eye-Q Splash digital camera Feb 17
WYNIT to sell Concord digital cameras Apr 10
Consumer Products
Hasbro introduces VideoNow Color video player June 11
HP makes strides in digital entertainment Mar 10
Pantone launches Colorstrology online service Aug 9
SimpleStar introduces PhotoShow Express software Aug 9
Sony’s LIBRIe e-book uses E Ink technology Apr 11
Controllers/Servers
Creo introduces Integris Proofing Controller, v 2. May 12
Creo introduces Spire CXP5000 server May 12
Creo introduces Spire CXP6000 server Mar 15
Creo introduces Spire CXP6000 server, v 4.0 May 12
EFI Fiery S300 to drive HP 9850mfp Apr 14
EFI introduces Digital StoreFront v. 2.0 Apr 14
EFI introduces MicroPress v. 6.3 Apr 14
EFI introduces Océ 1000C server Mar 12
Fuji to demonstrate print-on-demand RIP at DRUPA Mar 14
HP introduces Jetdirect 620n Ethernet card Apr 4
IKON introduces PowerPort print utility Aug 10
Konica Minolta bizhub C350 to use EFI’s Fiery X3e+ May 13
Konica Minolta introduces IP-921 controller Aug 10
NetSilicon introduces NS9775 controller Mar 15
Peerless introduces Everest MFP controller Mar 15
Tak’Asic demonstrates TAKPRO-800 SOC controller June 14
Tak’Asic introduces TAKB4 processor May 14
Copiers-Electrophotographic
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Canon ImageRUNNER C3100/C3100N Accessories Mar 6
Canon ImageRUNNER C3220 Specifications July 14
Canon ImageRUNNER C6800 Accessories Mar 5
Canon Introduces imageRUNNER C6800 and C3100 Mar 1
Copier Market Share by Segment, Units (2003) Mar 4
HP may OEM Konica ColorFORCE 8050 Jan 3
HP to introduce Color 9850mfp at DRUPA Feb 10
IKON introduces CPP 8050e June 7
Konica Minolta bizhub C350 Product Specifications Apr 7
Konica Minolta bizhub C350 Supplies & Accessories Apr 7
Konica Minolta introduces bizhubC350 copier Apr 6
Lanier introduces LD232c MFD Feb 11
Lanier introduces LD238c MFD Feb 11
Océ introduces CPS220 Mar 8
Product Specifications: Canon imageRUNNER C3100 Mar 6
Product Specifications: Canon imageRUNNER C6800 Mar 5
Ricoh introduces Aficio 2232C MFD Feb 11
Ricoh introduces Aficio 2238C MFD Feb 11
Ricoh introduces Aficio Color 3131 July 14
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO311C, 211C Apr 7
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO3511, 4511 MFDs Jan 3
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO3511 MFD Feb 11
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO4511 MFD Feb 11
Creo
Demonstrates print workflows with Adobe May 12
Demonstrates print workflows with Xerox May 12
Introduces EverSmart Select II scanner May 12
Introduces EverSmart Supreme II scanner May 12
Introduces Integris Desktop software May 12
Introduces Integris ink jet proofing media May 12
Introduces Integris Proofing Controller, v 2. May 12
Introduces Spire CXP5000 server May 12
Introduces Spire CXP6000 server Mar 15
Introduces Spire CXP6000 server, v 4.0 May 12
Introduces wireless Leaf camera backs Apr 10
Xerox, Creo sign reseller agreement Jan 8
CVS
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
D
Danka
To outsource IT to IBM May 15
To provide service for HP MFPs May 15
To sell Hitachi DDP 92 June 8
Datacard offers digital ID cameras Mar 9
Datacard ships 9000E high-speed card printer June 6
Dell
Introduces Photo All-in-One Printer 922 July 8
Page Yields for Dell Photo All-in-One 922 Ink Cart July 10
Signs imaging technology agreement with Fuji Xerox Jan 1
Signs imaging technology agreement with Kodak Jan 1
Signs imaging technology agreement with Samsung Jan 1
Top Five Vendors, Worldwide PC Shipments, 2003 Jan 2
Digital Color Source to sell GMG proof software Mar 11
Digital Duplicators
Ricoh SeriPrinter Model 25 prints four colors June 6
Dimension 3D group adds six resellers Apr 10
Disney to offer Ulead’s DVD PictureShow software Jan 8
Distribution
Adkote to sell NUR in Australia Aug 10
Canon to offer EFI Digital StoreFront Express Mar 11
Color Management Group to sell GMG proof software Mar 11
Digital Color Source to sell GMG proof software Mar 11
Dimension 3D group adds six resellers Apr 10
Disney to offer Ulead’s DVD PictureShow software Jan 8
eBay and USPS to offer branded supplies July 16
Enovation to sell ICS Remote Director Mar 11
G & V to offer eFotoXpress software Mar 11
HP to build HP Digital Photography Zone on eBay July 16
ICS to bundle GretagMacbeth EyeOne device July 16
IKON purchased $1 billion in Canon gear in 2003 Jan 8
IKON reports sales growth in color gear Feb 11
IKON to sell Ricoh Aficio 2232C, 2238C Feb 11
Komori to offer ICS Remote Director Aug 10
Kyocera Mita to offer ScanSoft software Apr 10
Lanier opens sales branch in Minneapolis Mar 11
Latran signs on Anderson & Vreeland Apr 10
Liberty to sell Scanvec Amiable RIPs Feb 11
Microsoft to provide Print Manager Plus product in July 16
Mutoh to bundle Scanvec software Apr 10
ND Graphics to sell ScanVec July 16
New Age Electronics to manage HP's eBay store July 16
Northeast Graphic Supply merges with Pitman Mar 11
Nova Development to market Ulead photo software Jan 8
Sefar to offer NUR large-format gear Apr 10
SN Europe SL contracts with Satellite Enterprises July 16
Spectra opens office in Korea Aug 10
Tiger Direct opens fourth outlet store July 16
Toshiba acquires dealer Business Methods Mar 11
Uniden to distribute Polaroid digital cameras Jan 8
WYNIT to sell Concord digital cameras Apr 10
Xerox, Creo sign reseller agreement Jan 8
Xerox, Enovation sign reseller agreement Jan 8
Document Management
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO KS-1000 server June 7
Domino
Heidelberg to sell Domino ink jet gear June 8
dotrix
To be acquired by Agfa Jan 9
VariColor to distribute Dotrix the.factory ink jet June 8
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eBay
eBay and USPS to offer branded supplies July 16
HP to build HP Digital Photography Zone on eBay July 16
EFI
Canon to offer EFI Digital StoreFront Express Mar 11
EFI Colorproof Laser software to support HP 9500 Apr 14
EFI introduces proofing packages for Encad 1000i Aug 10
EFI sells Unimoble platform to VeriSign Apr 12
Fiery S300 to drive HP 9850mfp Apr 14
Introduces Digital StoreFront v. 2.0 Apr 14
Introduces MicroPress v. 6.3 Apr 14
Introduces Océ 1000C server Mar 12
Konica Minolta bizhub C350 to use EFI’s Fiery X3e+ May 13
To acquire ADS Communications Feb 18
To consolidate brands Feb 18
Encad
EFI introduces proofing packages for Encad 1000i Aug 10
Encad introduces NovaJet 1000i Feb 14
Enovation
Signs reseller agreement with Xerox Jan 8
To sell ICS Remote Director Mar 11
Epson
Introduces Expression 10000XL scanner July 15
Introduces Perfection 2480 Photo scanner July 15
Introduces Perfection 2580 Photo scanner July 15
Introduces Perfection 4180 Photo scanner July 15
Introduces Perfection 4870 scanner Jan 6
Introduces PhotoPC L-410 July 13
Introduces PictureMate photo printer Feb 11
Introduces Stylus C66, C86, CX4600 ink jets July 11
Introduces TV with built-in dye-sub printer Jan 5
Seiko Epson lasers to use Peerless technology June 13
To set cell-phone printing standards Feb 13
EZ Prints
EZ Prints, Printroom to offer online photo service Mar 14
EZ Prints to print photos for Yahoo customers May 15
F
Fargo extends agreement with Defense Department Apr 12
FedEx to acquire Kinko’s Jan 12
Ford
HP signs printing services contract with Ford Mar 14
Foveon
Adobe PhotoShop CS to support Foveon RAW files May 11
Uniden Polaroid x530 camera uses Foveon sensor Feb 16
Fuji
Creates photo imaging service entity Feb 18
Fuji, Summus to offer photo service to phone users Mar 14
Introduces Digital Photo Center Express Feb 15
Introduces FinePix A330 digital camera Feb 15
Introduces FinePix A340 digital camera Feb 15
Introduces FinePix E500, 510, 550 cameras Aug 9
Introduces FinePix F440 July 13
Introduces FinePix F450 July 13
Introduces FinePix S20 Pro digital camera Feb 15
Introduces FinePix S3 Pro digital camera Feb 15
Introduces FinePix S3100 digital camera Aug 9
Introduces FinePix S5110 digital camera Aug 9
Introduces Get the Picture Mobile Service Feb 15
To demonstrate print-on-demand RIP at DRUPA Mar 14
Xerox, Enovation sign reseller agreement Jan 8
Fuji Xerox
Signs imaging technology agreement with Dell Jan 1
G
G & V to offer eFotoXpress software Mar 11
Gartner DataQuest
Copier Market Share by Segment, Units (2003) Mar 4
GCW says Océ will introduce a 100-ppm color press Feb 13
Gestetner
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Global Graphics
Cortex Architecture June 10
Harlequin RIP to drive HP Indigo 5 May 13
Introduces Cortex development platform June 9
Introduces JDF-enabled Harlequin R June 10
Konica Minolta MFDs use Global Graphics technology Feb 18
Sharp color copiers to use Global Graphics RIPs Apr 12
GMC
Océ to use GMC variable data technology Jan 9
GMG
Color Management Group to sell GMG proof software Mar 11
Digital Color Source to sell GMG proof software Mar 11
Goss
Heidelberg sells web offset division to Goss Mar 14
Graphic Intelligence Agency
GretagMacbeth to acquire GIA May 15
GretagMacbeth
ICS to bundle GretagMacbeth EyeOne device July 16
Introduces DensiEye 700 June 12
Introduces Eye-One iO June 11
Introduces ProfileMaker 5 software Apr 13
To acquire GIA May 15
Group 1 Software
Pitney Bowes to acquire Group 1 May 15
H
Hasbro introduces VideoNow Color video player June 11
Heidelberg
Heidelberg web service to use Questra software May 15
Kodak to acquire NexPress, Heidelberg Digital Mar 14
Sells web offset division to Goss Mar 14
To sell Domino ink jet gear June 8
To use KPG RealTimeProof technology May 15
To use Presstek imaging technology Apr 12
Hitachi
Danka to sell Hitachi DDP 92 June 8
Introduces DDP 184 spot-color printer Mar 9
Ricoh to acquire Hitachi Printing Solutions Apr 12
HP
Adds cartridges to its Planet Partners program May 10
Color LaserJet 2550 Product Specifications June 3
Color LaserJet 2550 Supplies and Accessories June 3
Color LaserJet 4650 Product Specifications June 4
Color LaserJet 4650 Supplies and Accessories June 4
Danka to provide service for HP MFPs May 15
EFI Colorproof Laser software to support HP 9500 Apr 14
EFI Fiery S300 to drive HP 9850mfp Apr 14
Global Graphics Harlequin RIP to drive HP Indigo 5 May 13
HP acquires two IT consulting firms June 13
HP, Quark to work on variable-data printing May 13
HP, Sony Ericsson offer cell-phone printing June 9
HP to build HP Digital Photography Zone on eBay July 16
Introduces $499 Color LaserJet 2550 June 1
Introduces Color LaserJet 2550 June 1
Introduces Color LaserJet 4650 June 3
Introduces Designjet 100plus May 16
Introduces Designjet 130 Feb 10
Introduces Designjet 30 Feb 10
Introduces Indigo press 5000 Feb 10
Introduces Instant Dry Photo Media-Universal May 10
Introduces Jetdirect 620n Ethernet card Apr 4
Introduces Officejet 4215 May 9
Introduces Officejet 9100 ink jet MFP Apr 4
Introduces Photosmart R digital camera dock Feb 16
Introduces Photosmart R707 digital camera Feb 16
Introduces Two-View Cling UV Media May 10
Makes strides in digital entertainment Mar 10
May OEM Konica ColorFORCE 8050 Jan 3
New Age Electronics to manage HP's eBay store July 16
Printing Costs for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 Jan 7
Relies on Partners to Reach Prospects Apr 1
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Sets pricing for Color Laserjet 3500, 3700 Jan 4
Ships Deskjet 3745 July 13
Signs printing services contract with Ford Mar 14
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
To acquire TruLogica Mar 14
To introduce Color 9850mfp at DRUPA Feb 10
To offer Apple’s iPod music player Jan 4
To set cell-phone printing standards Feb 13
I
I3A launches Picture Services Network Mar 9
IBM
Danka to outsource IT to IBM May 15
Introduces Infoprint Color 1334 July 10
ICS
Enovation to sell ICS Remote Director Mar 11
Komori to offer ICS Remote Director Aug 10
IKON
IKON combines service units July 11
Introduces CPP 8050e June 7
Introduces PowerPort print utility Aug 10
Offers enhanced DocSend system Apr 11
Purchased $1 billion in Canon gear in 2003 Jan 8
Reports sales growth in color gear Feb 11
To offer Canon imageRUNNER C6800, C3100 June 8
To sell Ricoh Aficio 2232C, 2238C Feb 11
Image Capture
ActivePhoto shares medical photos in real time Jan 8
Adobe introduces Camera Raw plug-in Mar 10
Adobe PhotoShop CS to support Foveon RAW files May 11
Alestron introduces color business card scanner Jan 5
Bell + Howell ships Copiscan 8000 Spectrum July 15
Böwe Bell & Howell introduces Sidekick scanners Mar 9
Brother introduces MFC-8440, 8840 MFPs with color Apr 11
Canon introduces CanoScan 3000 ex July 15
Canon introduces CanoScan 8400F July 15
Canon introduces CanoScan LiDE 35 Color July 15
Canon introduces DR-3080CII production scanner Aug 9
Canon introduces DR-7080C scanner Mar 8
Canon introduces EOS-1D Mark II digital camera Feb 15
Canon introduces Optura 400 Mini DV camcorder July 13
Canon introduces Optura 500 Mini DV camcorder July 13
Canon introduces PowerShot Pro 1 digital camera Feb 15
Canon introduces PowerShot S1 IS digital camera Feb 15
Canon introduces PowerShot S110 digital camera Feb 15
Canon introduces PowerShot S410 digital camera Feb 15
Canon introduces PowerShot S500 digital camera Feb 15
Canon introduces PowerShot S60 May 14
Cell phone manufacturers join MIPC May 13
Concord announces DV2020 camcorder July 13
Concord introduces Eye Q3341z camera Jan 8
Concord introduces Eye Q4360z camera Jan 8
Concord introduces Eye-Q 1000 digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 1200 digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 2040 digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 3040 digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 4062 AF digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 4343z digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 4363z digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 5062 AF digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 5062z digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 5345z digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q 640 digital camera Feb 17
Concord introduces Eye-Q Splash digital camera Feb 17
Creo introduces EverSmart Select II scanner May 12
Creo introduces EverSmart Supreme II scanner May 12
Creo introduces wireless Leaf camera backs Apr 10
Datacard offers digital ID cameras Mar 9
Epson introduces Expression 10000XL scanner July 15
Epson introduces Perfection 2480 Photo scanner July 15
Epson introduces Perfection 2580 Photo scanner July 15
Epson introduces Perfection 4180 Photo scanner July 15
Epson introduces Perfection 4870 scanner Jan 6
Epson introduces PhotoPC L-410 July 13
Fuji introduces FinePix A330 digital camera Feb 15
Fuji introduces FinePix A340 digital camera Feb 15
Fuji introduces FinePix E500, 510, 550 cameras Aug 9
Fuji introduces FinePix F440 July 13
Fuji introduces FinePix F450 July 13
Fuji introduces FinePix S20 Pro digital camera Feb 15
Fuji introduces FinePix S3 Pro digital camera Feb 15
Fuji introduces FinePix S3100 digital camera Aug 9
Fuji introduces FinePix S5110 digital camera Aug 9
HP introduces Photosmart R camera dock Feb 16
HP introduces Photosmart R707 digital camera Feb 16
HP, Sony Ericsson offer cell-phone printing June 9
I3A launches Picture Services Network Mar 9
IKON offers enhanced DocSend system Apr 11
Kodak introduces DCS Pro SLR/n digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare CX7220 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare CX7300 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare CX7330 May 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare CX7430 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare CX7530 May 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare CX7630 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare DX7440 May 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare DX7630 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare LS743 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces EasyShare LS743, LS753 cameras Jan 4
Kodak introduces EasyShare LS753 digital camera Feb 14
Kodak introduces i600 document scanner Mar 9
Kodak introduces Professional DCS Pro SLR/c Apr 11
Konica Minolta adds DiMAGE plug-in for ACDSee Mar 10
Konica Minolta introduces DiMAGE A2 digital camera Feb 17
Konica Minolta introduces DiMAGE G600 camera Apr 11
Konica Minolta introduces DiMAGE Scan Dual IV Jan 7
Konica Minolta introduces DiMAGE Xg digital camera Feb 17
Konica Minolta introduces DiMAGE Z2 digital camera Feb 17
Konica Minolta to introduce DiMAGE X31 July 13
Konica Minolta to introduce DiMAGE X50 July 13
Konica Minolta to introduce DiMAGE Z10 July 13
Konica Minolta to introduce DiMAGE Z3 July 13
Mitsubishi introduces 2-megapixel CCD July 13
MobileDataforce PDA software supports images June 9
Ofoto to offer Kodak Perfect Touch Processing June 9
Olympus introduces C-60 Zoom digital camera Apr 11
Olympus introduces C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Olympus introduces C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Olympus introduces C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Olympus introduces D-395 digital camera Apr 11
Olympus introduces D-540 Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Olympus introduces D-580 Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Olympus introduces Stylus 410 digital camera Feb 17
OmniVision introduces mobile phone camera chips Mar 10
Panasonic introduces UF-9000 MFP w/color scanner Mar 9
Panasonic introduces WORKiO DP-190 MFD Aug 9
Pentax introduces Optio S40 digital camera Mar 8
Pentax introduces OptioMX camcorder Mar 8
Pentax introduces OptioMX digital camera Mar 8
PhotoWorks introduces Digital Partner software May 12
PictoColor introduces CorrectPhoto software May 12
Samsung introduces SCX-4100 MFD with color scanner July 14
Samsung introduces SPH-S2300 July 13
Smugmug launches photo service May 12
Sony introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Feb 16
Sony introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P41 Feb 16
Sony introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P73 Feb 16
Sony introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Feb 16
Sony introduces Cyber-shot DSC-W1 Feb 16
Sony introduces upgraded Memory Stick media Feb 16
SpyPen camera uses Kopin CyberDisplay Apr 10
Tekom AX480 camera uses Kopin CyberDisplay June 9
TransChip introduces TC6030 camera module July 14
Uniden Polaroid x530 camera uses Foveon sensor Feb 16
Visioneer introduces Xerox DocuMate 252 scanner Mar 8
Zoran introduces COACH 7 chipset May 13
Imagistics
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Ingram Micro to sell Concord digital cameras May 15
Ink Technology acquires Repeat-O-Type May 15
Integrated Color Solutions
Cascades Resources to offer ICS Remote Director June 8
ICS to bundle GretagMacbeth EyeOne device July 16
Pitman Company to sell ICS Remote Director June 8
InteliCoat introduces Magic GFCVM Matte Finish Can May 10
InteliCoat launches Magic Mainstream media line May 10
InterVideo
Introduces DVD SlideShow software Mar 11
TI to use InterVideo MPEG technology Mar 14
ISO announces monochrome test print standard July 7
ITT
Kodak sells Remote Sensing operation to ITT Feb 18
J
Jenimage
Concord Camera to acquire Jenimage Europe GmbH May 15
K
Kinko's
FedEx to acquire Kinko’s Jan 12
Kodak
Demonstrates 3-D display system Mar 15
Emphasizes photo sharing at CES in Las Vegas Jan 4
Introduces DCS Pro SLR/n digital camera Feb 14
Introduces Digital GEM Airbrush plug-in June 13
Introduces EasyShare CX7220 digital camera Feb 14
Introduces EasyShare CX7300 digital camera Feb 14
Introduces EasyShare CX7330 May 14
Introduces EasyShare CX7430 digital camera Feb 14
Introduces EasyShare CX7530 May 14
Introduces EasyShare DX7440 May 14
Introduces EasyShare DX7630 digital camera Feb 14
Introduces EasyShare LS743 digital camera Feb 14
Introduces EasyShare LS743, LS753 cameras Jan 4
Introduces EasyShare LS753 digital camera Feb 14
Introduces EasyShare Printer Dock May 10
Introduces i600 document scanner Mar 9
Introduces Photo Printer 6800 Feb 14
Introduces PictureMaker G3 Film Processor Feb 14
Introduces Professional DCS Pro SLR/c Apr 11
Kodak demonstrates flexible display June 12
Kodak introduces new OLED formulation June 12
Lexar to manufacture Kodak-branded media cards June 13
Ofoto to offer Kodak Perfect Touch Processing June 9
Seeks to acquire Chinon Feb 18
Sells Remote Sensing operation to ITT Feb 18
Signs imaging technology agreement with Dell Jan 1
To acquire NexPress, Heidelberg Digital Mar 14
To host images for Verizon customers Feb 18
Vendors Show Display Technologies at SID Show June 12
Kodak Polychrome Graphics
Heidelberg to use KPG RealTimeProof technology May 15
Introduces Mac RIP for First Check Proofer June 10
KPG completes RealTimeImage acquisition May 15
KPG introduces DirectPress 5634 DI May 11
KPG introduces Matchprint ProofPro 4P proofer May 13
KPG introduces Matchprint ProofPro DirectScreen so May 13
KPG introduces Matchprint Virtual Desktop Proofing May 13
KPG to offer Screen CTP systems May 15
KPG to sell Canon CLC color copiers May 15
Northmann integrates KPG's RealTime Proof July 11
To buy RealTimeImage’s graphic arts business Feb 18
Kodak Versamark
Introduces Versamark VX5000e June 9
Scitex Digital Printing to become Kodak Versamark Jan 9
Komori to offer ICS Remote Director Aug 10
Konica Minolta
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Adds DiMAGE plug-in for ACDSee Mar 10
bizhub C350 Product Specifications Apr 7
bizhub C350 Supplies and Accessories Apr 7
bizhub C350 to use EFI’s Fiery X3e+ May 13
Supplies Costs for Printing the Same Page, magicolor 2300 DL July 8
HP may OEM Konica ColorFORCE 8050 Jan 3
Introduces 512 ink jet print head June 6
Introduces bizhubC350 copier Apr 6
Introduces DiMAGE A2 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces DiMAGE G600 digital came Apr 11
Introduces DiMAGE Scan Dual IV Jan 7
Introduces DiMAGE Xg digital camera Feb 17
Introduces DiMAGE Z2 digital camera Feb 17
Introduces IP-921 controller Aug 10
Introduces unityDesktop software Mar 11
magicolor 2300 DL printing costs July 6
magicolor 2300 DL Printing Speeds July 5
magicolor 2300 DL product review July 4
magicolor 2300 DL Product Specifications July 6
magicolor 2300 DL Supplies & Accessories July 6
MFDs use Global Graphics technology Feb 18
Printing Supplies Costs, magicolor 2300 DL July 6
Product Review: Konica Minolta magicolor 2300 DL July 4
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
To introduce DiMAGE X31 July 13
To introduce DiMAGE Z10 July 13
To introduce DiMAGE Z3 July 13
To introduce DiMAGE Z50 July 13
To offer VOS Design software June 8
To sell basysPrint CTP systems June 8
Kopin
SpyPen camera uses Kopin CyberDisplay Apr 10
Tekom AX480 camera uses Kopin CyberDisplay June 9
Kyocera Mita
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Introduces FS-C8026N color laser June 4
To develop workflow software with Notable Solution Mar 14
To offer ScanSoft software Apr 10
L
Lanier
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Introduces LD232c MFD Feb 11
Introduces LD238c MFD Feb 11
Opens sales branch in Minneapolis Mar 11
Latran signs on Anderson & Vreeland Apr 10
Legend
Peerless, Legend to develop color laser printer Jan 9
Lexar to manufacture Kodak-branded media cards June 13
Lexmark
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Comparative Supplies Costs, Lexmark C912dn July 8
Dell introduces Photo All-in-One Printer 922 July 8
Introduces C510 color laser Mar 7
Introduces X1185 ink jet MFP May 11
Introduces X2250 ink jet MFP May 11
Introduces X4270 ink jet MFP May 11
Introduces X5270 ink jet MFP May 11
Introduces Z816 Color Jetprinter May 11
Printing Cost Examples: Lexmark C912 Jan 6
Printing Costs for the Lexmark C912dn Jan 6
Liberty to sell Scanvec Amiable RIPs Feb 11
Lüscher introduces JetPrint 3530 UV May 14
M
M-Real installs Agfa Sherpa proofers June 13
Man Roland
Xaar, Man Roland to develop ink jet systems June 13
MFP Report says Ricoh plans desktop ink jets Feb 13
Microsoft
Agfa Monotype Granite driver to support Microsoft June 10
To provide Print Manager Plus product in July 16
MIPC
Cell phone manufacturers join MIPC May 13
Mitsubishi introduces 2-megapixel CCD July 13
Mitsubishi introduces CP-9000DW photo printer Apr 6
Miyakoshi demonstrates ink jet press at Drupa May 9
MobileDataforce PDA software to support digital im June 9
Moniga Gremmo
X-Rite acquires Moniga Gremmo June 13
Monitors
Hasbro introduces VideoNow Color video player June 11
Kodak demonstrates 3-D display system Mar 15
Kodak demonstrates flexible display June 12
Kodak introduces new OLED formulation June 12
Philips demonstrates 3-D display June 12
Philips demonstrates Sony LIBRIe e-book reader June 12
Philips shows PolyLED television June 12
Sharp introduces Amorphous Silicon Digital LCD June 12
Universal Display demo's flexible OLED display June 12
Vendors Show Display Technologies at SID Show June 12
Mutoh
Introduces Falcon Outdoor 48" Apr 9
Introduces Falcon Outdoor Junior Apr 10
Reduces prices on Falcon II Indoor printers Apr 9
To bundle Scanvec software Apr 10
N
Nashua acquires PM Company’s wide format line Jan 9
ND Graphics to sell ScanVec July 16
NEBS acquires Stephen Fossler Company Jan 9
NetSilicon introduces NS9775 controller Mar 15
New Age Electronics to manage HP's eBay store July 16
NexPress
Introduces IntelliCoat finisher Apr 9
Introduces IntelliColor finisher Apr 9
Introduces IntelliGloss module June 9
Introduces NexTreme Exchange software Apr 9
Introduces NexTreme Media Producer software Apr 9
Introduces NexTreme OneFlow+ software Apr 9
Kodak to acquire NexPress, Heidelberg Digital Mar 14
NexPress, Canon to develop color print workflows June 13
To offer tailored NexPress 2100 systems Apr 8
Noritsu introduces MYTIS-1 large-format ink jet May 16
Northeast Graphic Supply merges with Pitman Mar 11
Northmann integrates KPG's RealTime Proof July 11
Notable Solutions
Kyocera Mita, Notable develop workflow software Mar 14
Nova Development
Introduces Art Explosion Publisher Pro June 13
To market Ulead photo software Jan 8
NUR
Adkote to sell NUR in Australia Aug 10
Introduces Fresco II Apr 9
Introduces Tempo L May 16
Previews 16' superwide printer May 16
Sefar to offer NUR large-format gear Apr 10
O
Océ
EFI introduces Océ 1000C server Mar 12
GCW says Océ will introduce a 100-ppm color press Feb 13
Introduces Arizona 60UV hybrid printer Mar 15
Introduces CPS220 Mar 8
Introduces CPS900 Mar 8
Introduces Presentation Bond paper May 10
Introduces VarioStream 9210 Mar 9
To offer document design, production with APT Mar 14
To use GMC variable data technology Jan 9
Office Depot launches Advantage program Mar 16
Ofoto to offer Kodak Perfect Touch Processing June 9
Oki C150n Supplies and Accessories June 5
Oki C5150n Product Specifications June 5
Oki C5200n/C5400 Product Specifications May 9
Oki C5200n/C5400 Supplies and Accessories May 9
Oki drops pricing on C5000 LED color printers Aug 10
Oki introduces C5150n June 4
Oki introduces C5200n, C5400 color LED printers May 9
Olympus
Introduces C-60 Zoom digital camera Apr 11
Introduces C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Introduces C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Introduces C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Introduces D-395 digital camera Apr 11
Introduces D-540 Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Introduces D-580 Zoom digital camera Feb 17
Introduces Stylus 410 digital camera Feb 17
OmniVision introduces mobile phone camera chips Mar 10
Onyx introduces RIPeXtend module Jan 12
P
Panasonic
Introduces UF-9000 MFP w/color scanner Mar 9
Panasonic, Toray to build display factory in Japan June 13
Panasonic introduces WORKiO DP-190 MFD Aug 9
Pantone
Introduces Digital Chips book June 12
Introduces PANTONE colorist software Apr 12
Pantone, ColorVision introduce ColorPlus software Apr 13
To ship inks, paper for Canon ink jets Feb 13
Pantone launches Colorstrology online service Aug 9
PDLs/Interpreters
Agfa introduces SherpaProof RIP May 14
Agfa Monotype Granite driver to support Microsoft June 10
Canon, Epson, HP set cell-phone printing standards Feb 13
Creo introduces Integris Desktop software May 12
EFI Colorproof Laser software to support HP 9500 Apr 14
Global Graphics Cortex Architecture June 10
Global Graphics introduces Cortex development plat June 9
Global Graphics introduces JDF-enabled Harlequin R June 10
KPG introduces Mac RIP for First Check Proofer June 10
Onyx introduces RIPeXtend module Jan 12
Software Imaging releases CDA 3.7 driver toolkit Aug 10
Wasatch introduces SoftRIP 5.1 June 10
Wasatch introduces SoftRIP SP June 10
Zoran introduces IPSconductor driver toolkit Mar 12
Peerless
Extends license agreement with Adobe Feb 18
Introduces Everest MFP controller Mar 15
Peerless, Legend to develop color laser printer Jan 9
Seiko Epson lasers to use Peerless technology June 13
Pentax introduces Optio S40 digital camera Mar 8
Pentax introduces OptioMX camcorder Mar 8
Philips
Philips demonstrates 3-D display June 12
Philips demonstrates Sony LIBRIe e-book reader June 12
Philips shows PolyLED television June 12
SiPix, Philips to develop flexible displays June 13
Vendors Show Display Technologies at SID Show June 12
Photo Printing Costs, Canon i9900 Aug 3
PhotoAccess
PhotoWorks to acquire PhotoAccess Technologies May 15
PhotoWorks introduces Digital Partner software May 12
PhotoWorks to acquire PhotoAccess Technologies May 15
PictoColor introduces CorrectPhoto software May 12
Pitman Company
Northeast Graphic Supply merges with Pitman Mar 11
To sell ICS Remote Director June 8
Pitney Bowes to acquire Group 1 May 15
PM Company
Nashua acquires PM Company’s wide format line Jan 9
Polaroid
Uniden to distribute Polaroid digital cameras Jan 8
Presstek
Heidelberg to use Presstek imaging technology Apr 12
To acquire Precision Lithograining June 13
Presstek acquires A. B. Dick July 11
Primera introduces Bravo II Disc Publisher Feb 12
Printers
Oki drops pricing on C5000 LED color printers Aug 10
Printers-Dye Sub
Canon introduces CP-220, CP-330 photo printers Apr 6
Epson introduces TV with built-in dye-sub printer Jan 5
Kodak introduces Photo Printer 6800 Feb 14
Mitsubishi introduces CP-9000DW photo printer Apr 6
Sony introduces DPP-EX50 PictureStation Feb 16
Printers-Electrophotographic
Brother introduces HL-2700CN color laser Jan 3
Canon introduces imageRUNNER C3220 July 14
Canon Introduces imageRUNNER C6800 and C3100 Mar 1
Comparative Supplies Costs, Lexmark C912dn July 8
Hitachi introduces DDP 184 spot-color printer Mar 9
HP Color LaserJet 2550 Product Specifications June 3
HP Color LaserJet 2550 Supplies and Accessories June 3
HP Color LaserJet 4650 Product Specifications June 4
HP Color LaserJet 4650 Supplies and Accessories June 4
HP Introduces Color LaserJet 2550 June 1
HP introduces Color LaserJet 4650 June 3
HP sets pricing for Color Laserjet 3500, 3700 Jan 4
HP to introduce Color 9850mfp at DRUPA Feb 10
IBM introduces Infoprint Color 1334 July 10
IKON introduces CPP 8050e June 7
Konica Minolta bizhub C350 Product Specifications Apr 7
Konica Minolta bizhub C350 Supplies & Accessories Apr 7
Konica Minolta introduces bizhubC350 copier Apr 6
Konica Minolta magicolor 2300 DL printing costs July 6
Konica Minolta magicolor 2300 DL Printing Speeds July 5
Konica Minolta magicolor 2300 DL product review July 4
Konica Minolta magicolor 2300 DL Specifications July 6
Konica Minolta magicolor 2300 DL Supplies July 6
Kyocera Mita introduces FS-C8026N June 4
Lanier introduces LD232c MFD Feb 11
Lanier introduces LD238c MFD Feb 11
Lexmark introduces C510 color laser Mar 7
Océ introduces CPS220 Mar 8
Océ introduces CPS900 Mar 8
Océ introduces VarioStream 9210 Mar 9
Oki C150n Supplies and Accessories June 5
Oki C5150n Product Specifications June 5
Oki C5200n/C5400 Product Specifications May 9
Oki C5200n/C5400 Supplies and Accessories May 9
Oki introduces C5150n June 4
Oki introduces C5200n, C5400 color LED printers May 9
Printing Cost Examples: Lexmark C912 Jan 6
Product Specifications: Canon imageRUNNER C3100/C3 Mar 6
Ricoh Aficio CL7100 Supplies and Accessories May 8
Ricoh CL7100 Product Specifications May 8
Ricoh introduces Aficio 2232C MFD Feb 11
Ricoh introduces Aficio 2238C MFD Feb 11
Ricoh introduces Aficio CL7100 May 1
Samsung introduces CLP-550 color laser Apr 6
Samsung sets pricing for CLP-550 May 10
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO 200CP Mar 8
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO311C, 211C Apr 7
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO3511, 4511 MFDs Jan 3
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO3511 MFD Feb 11
Toshiba introduces e-STUDIO4511 MFD Feb 11
Xerox introduces Phaser 6100 Apr 5
Xerox introduces Phaser 7750 Feb 1
Xerox Phaser 6100 Product Specifications Apr 5
Xerox Phaser 6100 Supplies and Accessories Apr 5
Xerox Phaser 7750: Product Specifications Feb 9
Xerox Phaser 7750: Supplies and Accessories Feb 9
Printers-Ink Jet
Canon i9900 Printing Speeds Aug 5
Canon i9900 product review Aug 1
Canon i9900 Product Specifications Aug 7
Canon i9900 Supplies Aug 7
Canon introduces i9900 photo printer Feb 12
Canon introduces MultiPASS MP390 MFP Jan 3
Canon introduces PIXMA ink jet line July 1
Contents of i9900 Driver Disk Aug 2
Dell introduces Photo All-in-One Printer 922 July 8
Dell: Page Yields for Dell Photo All-in-One 922 July 10
Epson introduces PictureMate photo printer Feb 11
Epson introduces Stylus C66, C86 ink jets July 11
HP adds cartridges to its Planet Partners program May 10
HP cp 1160: Comparative Supplies Costs July 8
HP introduces Officejet 4215 May 9
HP introduces Officejet 9100 ink jet MFP Apr 4
HP ships Deskjet 3745 July 13
Konica Minolta introduces 512 ink jet print head June 6
Lexmark introduces X1185 ink jet MFP May 11
Lexmark introduces X2250 ink jet MFP May 11
Lexmark introduces X4270 ink jet MFP May 11
Lexmark introduces X5270 ink jet MFP May 11
Lexmark introduces Z816 Color Jetprinter May 11
MFP Report says Ricoh plans desktop ink jets Feb 13
Miyakoshi demonstrates ink jet press at Drupa May 9
Photo Printing Costs, Canon i9900 Aug 3
Primera introduces Bravo II Disc Publisher Feb 12
Product Specifications: Canon PIXMA Printers July 3
RISO introduces Orphis HC5000 high-speed ink jet May 9
Riso to ship HC5000 ink jet in October 2004 Aug 8
Spectra introduces Apollo II Printhead Support Kit Feb 12
Spectra introduces M-Class print heads June 5
Spectra launches Technology Integration unit June 6
Spectra prints on cookies at Drupa June 6
Supplies Costs for Printing the N5A Image Aug 3
Xaar introduces OmniDot 380, 760 print heads June 5
Xerox introduces Phaser 8400 Feb 1
Xerox Phaser 8400: Product Specifications Feb 4
Xerox Phaser 8400: Supplies and Accessories Feb 4
Printers-Large Format
Agfa introduces Grand SherpaMatic proofer May 14
Canon introduces imagePROGRAF W6200 Feb 15
ColorSpan introduces DisplayMaker 72SR May 14
ColorSpan introduces DisplayMaker X-12+ May 16
EFI introduces proofing packages for Encad 1000i Aug 10
Encad introduces NovaJet 1000i Feb 14
HP introduces Designjet 100plus May 16
HP introduces Designjet 130 Feb 10
HP introduces Designjet 30 Feb 10
Lüscher introduces JetPrint 3530 UV May 14
Mutoh introduces Falcon Outdoor 48" Apr 9
Mutoh introduces Falcon Outdoor Junior Apr 10
Noritsu introduces MYTIS-1 large-format ink jet May 16
NUR introduces Fresco II Apr 9
NUR introduces Tempo L May 16
NUR previews 16' superwide printer May 16
Océ introduces Arizona 60UV hybrid printer Mar 15
Onyx introduces RIPeXtend module Jan 12
Roland introduces SOLJET SJ 1000EX large-format in July 15
Scitex introduces GOJet large-format ink jet July 15
Printers-Photofinishing
Fuji introduces Digital Photo Center Express Feb 15
Kodak Introduces PictureMaker G3 Film Processing S Feb 14
Kodak Introduces PictureMaker G3 Film Processor Feb 14
Printers-Short Run
GCW says Océ will introduce a 100-ppm color press Feb 13
Global Graphics Harlequin RIP to drive HP Indigo 5 May 13
HP introduces Indigo press 5000 Feb 10
Kodak Versamark introduces Versamark VX5000e June 9
KPG introduces DirectPress 5634 DI May 11
NexPress introduces IntelliCoat finisher Apr 9
NexPress introduces IntelliColor finisher Apr 9
NexPress introduces IntelliGloss module June 9
NexPress to offer tailored NexPress 2100 systems Apr 8
Screen introduces TruePress 344 May 11
Xeikon introduces Xeikon 5000 digital color press Apr 8
Printers-Thermal Transfer
Kodak introduces EasyShare Printer Dock May 10
Printroom
EZ Prints, Printroom to offer online photo service Mar 14
Procter & Gamble introduces Pringles Prints chips June 6
Promotions
Office Depot launches Advantage program Mar 16
Q
Quark
HP, Quark to work on variable-data printing May 13
Questra
Heidelberg web service to use Questra software May 15
R
RealTimeImage
KPG completes RealTimeImage acquisition May 15
KPG to buy RealTimeImage’s graphic arts business Feb 18
Repeat-O-Type
Ink Technology acquires Repeat-O-Type May 15
Ricoh
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Announces strategy to push printer sales May 1
IKON to sell Ricoh Aficio 2232C, 2238C Feb 11
Introduces Aficio 2232C MFD Feb 11
Introduces Aficio 2238C MFD Feb 11
Introduces Aficio CL7100 May 1
Introduces Aficio Color 3131 July 14
MFP Report says Ricoh plans desktop ink jets Feb 13
Ricoh Aficio CL7100 Supplies and Accessories May 8
Ricoh CL7100 Product Specifications May 8
Ricoh takes number one position in BTA channel June 8
Salierno Wants the Few to Lead May 4
SeriPrinter Model 25 prints four colors June 6
Summary Specs: Pending Ricoh Product Introductions May 7
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
To acquire Hitachi Printing Solutions Apr 12
RISO
Introduces Orphis HC5000 high-speed ink jet May 9
RISO ink jet uses Agfa Monotype color technology May 15
To ship HC5000 ink jet in October 2004 Aug 8
RIT
Media Perceptions of Advertising Agencies Jan 10
Researchers Examine Digital Printing Demand Jan 8
Roland introduces SOLJET SJ 1000EX large-format in July 15
S
Samsung
Earns design award for circular printer July 12
Introduces CLP-550 color laser Apr 6
Introduces SCX-4100 MFD with color scanner July 14
Introduces SPH-S2300 July 13
Sets pricing for CLP-550 May 10
Signs imaging technology agreement with Dell Jan 1
To use Wind River platform May 15
Satellite Enterprises Corp.
SN Europe SL contracts with Satellite Enterprises July 16
Savin
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Scansoft
Kyocera Mita to offer ScanSoft software Apr 10
Scanvec Amiable
Liberty to sell Scanvec Amiable RIPs Feb 11
Mutoh to bundle Scanvec software Apr 10
ND Graphics to sell ScanVec July 16
Scitex Digital Printing to become Kodak Versamark Jan 9
Scitex introduces GOJet large-format ink jet July 15
Screen
Introduces TruePress 344 May 11
KPG to offer Screen CTP systems May 15
Sefar to offer NUR large-format gear Apr 10
Seiko Epson lasers to use Peerless technology June 13
Sharp
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Color copiers to use Global Graphics RIPs Apr 12
introduces Amorphous Silicon Digital LCD June 12
Vendors Show Display Technologies at SID Show June 12
Short-Run Printing
NexPress introduces NexTreme Exchange software Apr 9
NexPress introduces NexTreme Media Producer softwa Apr 9
NexPress introduces NexTreme OneFlow+ software Apr 9
RIT Researchers Examine Digital Printing Demand Jan 8
Simple Star introduces PhotoShow Deluxe June 13
SimpleStar introduces PhotoShow Express software Aug 9
Sintaks to relocate, change name Mar 14
SiPix, Philips to develop flexible displays June 13
SMART Papers introduces Kromekote ink jet papers Mar 12
SMART Papers introduces Kromekote laser paper Mar 12
Smugmug launches photo service May 12
SN Europe SL contracts with Satellite Enterprises July 16
Soft Proofing
CGS introduces ORIS Color Markup Mar 16
Onyx introduces RIPeXtend module Jan 12
Software
Adobe introduces PDF JobReady software Mar 12
Adobe PhotoShop CS to support Foveon RAW files May 11
Adobe Photoshop CS: A Winner Aug 6
ArcSoft introduces Embedded Solution Suite Mar 12
Callas introduces MadeToPrint for Adobe InDesign May 11
InterVideo introduces DVD SlideShow software Mar 11
Kodak introduces Digital GEM Airbrush plug-in June 13
Konica Minolta adds DiMAGE plug-in for ACDSee Mar 10
Konica Minolta introduces unityDesktop software Mar 11
NexPress introduces NexTreme Exchange software Apr 9
NexPress introduces NexTreme Media Producer softwa Apr 9
NexPress introduces NexTreme OneFlow+ software Apr 9
Nova introduces Art Explosion Publisher Pro June 13
PhotoWorks introduces Digital Partner software May 12
PictoColor introduces CorrectPhoto software May 12
Simple Star introduces PhotoShow Deluxe June 13
Software Shelf Print Manager Plus tracks, limits p June 14
Software 2000
Software 2000 changes name to Software Imaging Apr 12
Software Imaging
Launches color consulting service May 15
Releases CDA 3.7 driver toolkit Aug 10
Xaar integrates Software Imaging drivers July 11
Software Shelf
Microsoft to provide Print Manager Plus product in July 16
Print Manager Plus tracks printing June 14
Sony
Introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Feb 16
Introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P41 Feb 16
Introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P73 Feb 16
Introduces Cyber-shot DSC-P93 Feb 16
Introduces Cyber-shot DSC-W1 Feb 16
Introduces DPP-EX50 PictureStation Feb 16
Introduces upgraded Memory Stick media Feb 16
Sony’s LIBRIe e-book uses E Ink technology Apr 11
Sony Ericsson
HP, Sony Ericsson offer cell-phone printing June 9
SoundPix
Zio to bundle SoundPix Plus software May 15
Spectra introduces Apollo II Printhead Support Kit Feb 12
Spectra introduces M-Class print heads June 5
Spectra launches Technology Integration unit June 6
Spectra opens office in Korea Aug 10
Spectra prints on cookies at Drupa June 6
SpyPen camera uses Kopin CyberDisplay Apr 10
Stephen Fossler Company
To be acquired by NEBS Jan 9
Stop & Shop
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Summus
Fuji, Summus to offer photo service to phone users Mar 14
Supplies
Agfa introduces AgfaJet Microporous Digital media June 11
Agfa introduces AgfaJet Digital White Base paper June 10
Creo introduces Integris ink jet proofing media May 12
HP adds cartridges to its Planet Partners program May 10
HP introduces Instant Dry Photo Media-Universal May 10
HP introduces Two-View Cling UV Media May 10
InteliCoat introduces Magic GFCVM Matte Finish Can May 10
InteliCoat launches Magic Mainstream media line May 10
Océ introduces Presentation Bond paper May 10
Pantone to ship inks, paper for Canon ink jets Feb 13
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
SMART Papers introduces Kromekote ink jet papers Mar 12
SMART Papers introduces Kromekote laser paper Mar 12
U.S. Imaging Solutions launches line of toner cart June 11
Xaar introduces Xaar Color + XV ink June 11
T
Tak’Asic demonstrates TAKPRO-800 SOC controller June 14
Tak’Asic introduces TAKB4 processor May 14
TallyGenicom
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
Target
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Tekom AX480 camera uses Kopin CyberDisplay June 9
Texas Instruments
TI to use InterVideo MPEG technology Mar 14
Thieme
Agfa, Thieme to develop flatbed ink jet printer Apr 12
Tigerpaw
Toshiba to offer Tigerpaw CRM software June 8
Toray
Panasonic, Toray to build display factory in Japan June 13
Toshiba
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Acquires dealer Business Methods Mar 11
Acquires two more copier dealers June 8
Introduces e-STUDIO 200CP Mar 8
Introduces e-STUDIO KS-1000 server June 7
Introduces e-STUDIO311C, 211C Apr 7
Introduces e-STUDIO3511, 4511 MFDs Jan 3
Introduces e-STUDIO3511 MFD Feb 11
Introduces e-STUDIO4511 MFD Feb 11
To offer Tigerpaw CRM software June 8
Toshiba acquires A&B Business Equipment May 15
TransChip introduces TC6030 camera module July 14
TruLogica
HP to acquire TruLogica Mar 14
U
U.S. Imaging Solutions launches line of toner cart June 11
U.S. Postal Service
eBay and USPS to offer branded supplies July 16
Ulead
Disney to offer Ulead’s DVD PictureShow software Jan 8
Nova Development to market Ulead photo software Jan 8
Uniden
Introduces Polaroid x530 camera with Foveon sensor Feb 16
To distribute Polaroid digital cameras Jan 8
Universal Display demonstrates flexible display June 12
USC researchers to "print" houses Apr 7
V
VariColor to distribute Dotrix the.factory ink jet June 8
VeriSign
EFI sells Unimoble platform to VeriSign Apr 12
Verizon
Kodak to host images for Verizon customers Feb 18
Visioneer
Introduces Xerox DocuMate 252 scanner Mar 8
VOS
Konica Minolta to offer VOS Design software June 8
W
Wal-Mart
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Walgreens
Retail Audit: Ink Jet Photo Paper Mar 13
Wasatch introduces SoftRIP 5.1 June 10
Wasatch introduces SoftRIP SP June 10
Web Imaging/Web Printing
ActivePhoto shares medical photos in real time Jan 8
Fuji introduces Get the Picture Mobile Service Feb 15
Wind River
Samsung to use Wind River platform May 15
World Wide Licenses
Uniden to distribute Polaroid digital cameras Jan 8
WYNIT to sell Concord digital cameras Apr 10
X
X-Rite acquires Moniga Gremmo June 13
X-Rite ships DTP32 Series II densitometer June 11
Xaar
Agfa, Xaar develop ink jet print heads Apr 12
Integrates Software Imaging drivers July 11
Introduces OmniDot 380, 760 print heads June 5
Introduces Xaar Color + XV ink June 11
Xaar, Man Roland to develop ink jet systems June 13
Xante
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
Xeikon introduces Xeikon 5000 digital color press Apr 8
Xerox
2003 U. S. B & W Copier Unit Shipments Through BTA June 8
Creo demonstrates print workflows with Xerox May 12
Introduces Phaser 6100 Apr 5
Introduces Phaser 7750 Feb 1
Introduces Phaser 8400 Feb 1
Joins DigitaldruckForum (DDF) July 11
Phaser 7750: Product Specifications Feb 9
Phaser 7750: Supplies and Accessories Feb 9
Phaser 8400: Product Specifications Feb 4
Phaser 8400: Supplies and Accessories Feb 4
Signs reseller agreement with Creo Jan 8
Signs reseller agreement with Enovation Jan 8
Tabloid-Sized Networked Color Lasers Feb 8
Talking Trash Feb 6
Xerox Phaser 6100 Product Specifications Apr 5
Xerox Phaser 6100 Supplies and Accessories Apr 5
Y
Yahoo
EZ Prints to print photos for Yahoo customers May 15
Z
Zebra acquires Atlantek Jan 9
Zio to bundle SoundPix Plus software May 15
Zoran
ArcSoft, Zoran sign development agreement June 13
Introduces COACH 7 chipset May 13
Introduces IPSconductor driver toolkit Mar 12
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