Presenting the new DP-8060/DP-8045 –  Featuring enhanced digital data security and an innovative easy to use design, our new office workhorse harnesses the power of imaging communication in a single console. Answering the increased demands for the electric documents.

DP-8060/DP-8045 is equipped with network scanner and internet fax. Furthermore, it comes with versatile document handling software for easy handling of data once scanned into your networked PC.

The chemicals

Ozone and other chemicals can occur above the OEL (occupational exposure limit) when the copying room is small, ventilation is inadequate, and/or the photocopier is used a lot.

Ozone

Ozone is a gas produced during the high voltage electrical discharge in photocopiers and laser printers.It is sweet smelling and highly toxic with a UK OES of 0.2 ppm (15 minute reference period) If you can smell ozone the levels are too high. Ozone breaks down in air quite quickly though this can be slowed by high humidity, temperature and some effects of office furnishings. Health effects are eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, dermatitis, headaches and nausea, premature ageing and potential reproductive dangers. Pruritus, a kind of itching occurs on the face, neck and areas of skin exposed to ozone.When mixed with nitrogen oxide in certain proportions it can have an effect on the central nervous system.

Volatile organic compounds

VOCs are also emitted during photocopying.These can contain traces of decane (carcinogenic), 1,1,1- trichloroethane (can cause skin irritation), iso-octane, toluene (causes fatigue, drowsiness, throat and eye irritation, xylene (can cause menstrual disorder and kidney failure) and benzene (carcinogenic and teratogenic).

Selenium and cadmium sulphide

Some copiers use a drum impregnated with selenium or cadmium sulphide. The gas emitted from these materials especially when hot can cause throat irritation and sensitisation (i.e. adverse reaction to very tiny quantities of chemical) to exposed workers. Short term exposure to high levels of selenium by ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, skin rashes and rhinitis.The UK MEL for selenium compounds is 0.1 mg/m3. This is more a risk to maintenance staff when cleaning or grinding the surface of the drum.Cadmium compounds have a MEL of 0.025 mg/m3 (over a 8 hour reference period)

Nitrogen oxide

May be produced when there is a spark in electrostatic photocopiers. Symptoms are similar to those produced by carbon monoxide. The OEL is 25 ppm.

Carbon monoxide

Is produced when toner (containing carbon black) is heated in an inadequate air supply.Some copiers can reach half the OEL in well ventilated rooms.In poorly ventilated conditions the effects include headaches, drowsiness, faintness and increased pulse rate. Carbon monoxide can cross the placenta and affect the unborn child. The OEL is 30 ppm (8 hour reference period).

Toners

Toners are generally a mixture of plastic resin and carbon black often with other additives. Carbon black is classified as a nuisance dust (i.e. is only mildly toxic in itself) but will contain impurities known to be carcinogens. Toners should be handled with care, protective gloves should be worn, and dust release minimised. Contact with the tongue, e.g. by touching copied papers with a wetted finger can lead to small growths on the tongue.Other health effects may be irritated eyes, headache and itching skin. Maintenance workers are at risk from repeated exposure which can lead to skin and eye sensitisation.

Sharp AL-1644

COMPACT AND CONVENIENT A3 COPYING, PRINTING & SCANNING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

With its automatic 3-way paper feeding, the AL-1644 delivers impressive copying/printing performance from a compact package. The space-saving internal document trays make placement easy and keep the footprint to a minimum. The 16 pages per minute speed and 600 dpi resolution deliver high quality output at impressive speed, while the Scan Once/Print many function and Document Feeder (SPF) maximise copying productivity. The AL-1644, bringing compact and convenient A3 copying and printing power to your office.

You’ll find that the AL-1644 maximises features while occupying a small footprint. Its internal paper trays eliminate the need for a protruding output tray. Making placement easy; its flat sides and compact size allow it to be placed where a conventional copier could never go.

The Panasonic DP-C265

Accelerate Success with High-Speed Printing
Panasonic’s new and improved colour MFP is now quicker with increased speed for both colour and monochrome, and boasts one of the fastest warm-up times in the industry. In as little as 15 seconds, the DP-C405 is ready to print black-and-white at 40ppm and colour at 30ppm (DP-C305: 30ppm colour/B&W, DP-C265: 26ppm colour/B&W). To keep up with the speed, all models also feature enhanced capacities. The iADF holds up to 100 originals, while the bypass accommodates a maximum of 100 sheets and handles paper weights of up to 256gm2. The paper trays hold a maximum of 2,300 sheets including bypass, and can feed paper with weights up to 169gm2. The internal 80GB HDD offers plenty of capacity for the largest print jobs.

Streamline Business with Ease of Use
Seeking accessibility that goes beyond “easy to use”, Panasonic is committed to designing products that are truly user friendly for people of all ages and abilities. Our new colour MFP is designed to allow everyone to take full advantage of its multifunctionality, with it’s user-friendly menus and easy to read graphics on the large 7.8” colour LCD tilt display. Even the most advanced functions are a snap. Ease of use is just one more  way Panasonic accelerates your work and enhances your productivity.

Superb Image Quality Print after Print
Make a vivid and detailed statement with documents printed in full colour at up to 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi* resolution. The small, uniform particles of toner create smoother halftone reproduction for images while the Automatic Picture Image Control system adjusts and evenly distributes toner for consistently superior output quality even after thousands of pages. Enhanced image processing delivers more accurate colour expression for more natural flesh tones as well as adjusts contrast for vibrant colours. If outstanding image quality is your priority, the Panasonic colour MFP is the ideal solution. *Requires optional page memory (DA-PMV56)

Multiply the Power of Information
Speedy and efficient sharing of information is the essence of a successful business. Enhanced multi-tasking lets you take advantage of the multifunction scanning capability while Panasonic’s colour MFP is receiving faxes or printing. You can “Scan & Send” colour or monochrome digital documents directly from the control console to any PC in PDF, Compressed PDF, JPEG or TIFF format. “Scan & Carry” images by directly scanning
to an SD memory card. “Scan & Archive” with efficient Compressed PDF technology and revolutionise the way you store and manage archival data. The powerful scanning versatility of the new colour MFP lineup is also your gateway to a “paperless” office environment, allowing you to easily convert bulky paper into digital data for efficient storage. For standardised corporate information, photos, forms and other files may be frequently printed by others in the office. “Scan & Share” can be utilized to save both scanned documents and images right in the unit’s large hard disk drive.

Simple & Direct Printing with High Capacity SD Card
Skip the PC and go straight to the source with direct memory card printing. Now compatible with convenient HighCapacity 4GB SD card memory, the new colour MFP lineup not only lets you print photos from your digital camera in JPEG format, but also Microsoft® Word®, Power Point®*, TIFF and PDF** files! In addition,
you can attach files and send them via email. Just put the memory card in the built-in slot and it’s ready.