Business apps are gaining traction in the workplace and are just behind games in terms of number of downloads. Xerox is charging forward and reinforcing its leadership in mobile printing with four new business apps helping employees create, share and process information without servers, middle-ware or IT support.
“Smartphones and tablets open up tremendous opportunities to leverage our office technology, enabling people to be productive whether they are on-site or working remotely,” said Jim Rise, senior vice president, Office and Solutions Business Group, Xerox. “We are already recognized as a leader in office software and solutions, and with these business apps we are delivering new ways to drive productivity and agility.”
Mobile print simplicity for Android users
Android users can download the Xerox Print Service Plug-in for a range of print options including paper and color selection, finishing features such as stapling and collating, and a PIN code for a secure release. Free on Google Play, the app identifies and configures the device to Xerox multifunction printers (MFPs), ConnectKey®-enabled MFPs and office printers.
For Android users in a mixed vendor print environment, the Mopria Alliance offers a universal plug-in that facilitates two-sided printing, paper size and page range. As a founding member of the Alliance, Xerox actively supports developing standards for simple wireless printing.
New apps = productivity boost
Adding to ConnectKey-enabled MFPs’ output efficiencies is a new app that enhances remote, secure printing. The Xerox Mobile Print Cloud 3.0 enables users to send print jobs to a single location independent email address via a ConnectKey app; a pin code is provided allowing for the secure release of the document at the device. Additionally, an updated version of the Mobile Print Portal supports printing to any printer regardless of manufacturer.
The Xerox Mobile Print 3.5 is an update to the award-winning Mobile Print solution. “Xerox’s years of experience in the document imaging space shine through in this solution,” said Carl Schell, senior writer, BLI, a leading source for unbiased and reliable intelligence for the global digital imaging industry. “The solution is easy to use, has a great administration tool and delivers a well-designed and full-featured mobile app for Android and iOS users.”
The new release will deliver a better user experience and enable Xerox mobile customers to work more efficiently and secure.
With the Xerox Mobile Link App, users can create personalized, one-touch workflows on their mobile device to remotely control a Xerox MFP and transmit documents to the cloud, fax, email or other destinations. Once created the workflows are saved as icons in the app allowing for easy, repeatable use.
