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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Unbox & Setup Workforce Pro WF-C579R Epson Printer

#LuisTheServiceTech unboxes and sets up an Epson WorkForce printer (WF-C579R). Watch how to load the starter ink cartridges into the chambers, set up the network cord and more.

"Today we are going to unbox an Epson WorkForce Series WF-C579R. On the top tray we have all our starter inks along with catch tray, power cord and optional fax instructions in different languages and stickers. These things come packed very well. There is almost zero chance of damage with about six to seven inches from each wall. Covering piece, and what makes it even easier to set up is you don't have to dig in there - it comes with its own tote to help lift it out of the box. The bags come with holes in case of chocking. Seating is simple - find the pegs on the cabinet (optional from Epson) with locking wheels that roll and recessed hinges for the door. The machine comes with tray supports for shipping and bump stops. The secondary tapes are for scanner, and release of the print head." - Luis The Service Technician

See more about the WF-C579R HERE

https://lfwofficesolutions.blogspot.com/2022/10/featured-printer.html FROM THE MANUFACTURER: The compact network printer with fast speeds and low printing costs. The WorkForce Pro WF-C529R network printer offers high-productivity color printing that’s easy on the budget. Powered by PrecisionCore® inkjet technology, this compact printer features a Replaceable Ink Pack System with Extra High-capacity packs that can deliver enough ink to print up to 50,000 ISO pages black/20,000 ISO color before changing the packs2. And, it produces pro-quality prints ― fast ― with speeds of 24 ISO ppm (black/color)†, and no warmup time. PCL1 PostScript® 3™ support makes it ideal for shared printing on a network, while its open platform allows for seamless integration with enterprise applications. Plus, added security features make it easy to control access. LFWOFFICESOLUTIONS.COM ©2022 LFW OFFICE SOLUTIONS - Filmed in Kalamazoo Michigan. SMALL OFFICE | DESKTOP | EPSON PRINTER | WORKFORCE PRO | ENTERPRISE SERIES | WF-C5 & WF-M5 SERIES | INKJET PRINTER | LFW OFFICE SOLUTIONS | KALAMAZOO | SOUTHWEST | MICHIGAN | PLATINUM EPSON® DEALER |

Looking to add a cabinet to this unit?

#LuisTheServiceTech shows off the medium stand for single and multi-function Epson printers.

This is the EPSON optional medium cabinet that works with the WorkForce Pro Series (MFP) - to adjust size for extra trays, printers and or multifunction machines. It comes with sturdy recessed hinges and rolling wheels with brakes and pegs that ensure the machine does not slide off the stand. This is the medium stand, we also have the taller cabinet to visually compare in the video. You are able to add additional paper trays with these stands. "WorkForce Pro desktop printer on a stylish cabinet and set it in a common area for easy workgroup access. Made to match WorkForce Pro single-function or multifunction printers, these mobile stands are easy to assemble and feature special pins to hold the printer in place. Lockable wheels and built-in stabilizers offer added convenience. There’s even a compartment to store printer supplies". - Epson Website

Thursday, November 17, 2022

STOP MAKING YOUR STAFF SHIVER!

NOAA predicts the "Mitten State" is going to see wetter-than-average weather conditions statewide for December through February. Part of the state is expected to have an increased chance of colder-than-normal temperatures.

Michiganders are in for a nasty slick winter & with that, comes the cold.

Bust out the beanies and gloves, be ready to bundle up!

With the cold comes issues for business owners, HR departments, and employees.

Cold wet conditions are in the forecast this 2022 / 2023 winter season [December - February] with Southwest Michigan seeing an increase of snow and ice compared to previous years.

Cold Offices Linked to Lower Productivity

Published August 7, 2015 by the Association For Psychological Science online

"...Cornell University psychological scientist Alan Hedge determined that workers are more efficient when they’re warm...women were significantly more productive when their office was kept at a warmer temperature.

At 77° F (25° C), the women were typing 100% of the time with a 10% error rate. But, when the temperature dipped to a cool 68° F (20° C), typing rates plummeted and error rates rose to 25%...comfortable thermal zone saves employers about $2 per worker, per hour,” says Hedge.

Overall, Hedge and colleagues estimated that companies could save up to 12.5% of their wage costs per worker by raising the temperature a few degrees...

A new study, published in Nature Climate Change, suggests that women’s average metabolic rate is 20 to 32 percent lower than this; a finding that helps explain why there’s so much grumbling about frigid offices." - PsycologyScience.Org

SCIENCE

Study Shows Freezing Office Temperatures Affect Women's Productivity

MAY 26, 2019 | Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday

"...the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, took 543 German college students, put them in a room and made them take tests at different temperatures — ranging from as low as 61 degrees to as high as 91 degrees.

The study showed a difference in performance between men and women depending on the temperature.

As the temp went up, women did better on math and verbal tasks, and men did worse," Chang says. "And the increase for women in math and verbal tasks was much larger and more pronounced than the decrease in performance of men."

In other words, the warmer the room, the better the women did on the tests overall. Our research says that even if as a business you only care about profit and productivity, you should take the comfort of your workers into account, as it will affect the bottom line"

NPR's Audrey Nguyen and Lynn Kim produced and edited this story for broadcast. Wynne Davis produced it for digital - NPR.ORG

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn't mandate employers to maintain specific temperatures in the workplace, but it recommends that employers keep the thermostat between 68℉ and 76℉.

Heating is usually the most significant energy cost in a workplace, accounting for up to 40% of energy use in a non-domestic building.

How can you save energy during different times of the day?

Check to see what times of day and the week that rates are at their highest.

In the summer months, rates tend to be increased during business hours; winter times may see rate increases also which is one reason that office managers may keep temperatures lower while employees are at work.

"...new, voluntary plans that reward you for using less energy when energy demand and costs are at their highest. Unlike the Residential Standard plan, where you’re charged a fixed fee per kWh of electricity used, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Time of Use plans offer different electrical rates in different months, on different days of the week and at different times of day." - Consumers Energy Frequently Asked Questions

Preventing heat loss through topping up insulation and blocking draughts can significantly reduce heating costs, so it's a good place to start improving energy efficiency.

Find alternate options to high energy consuming office equipment.

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Epson Inkjet Heat-Free Technology vs. Laser

Laser and inkjet printers may look the same on the outside, but it is what’s on the inside that counts.

Switching to Heat-Free Technology uses no heat in the ink ejection process and delivers low power consumption.

Laser Printing

Typically this is a complex process involving separate stages. It requires preheating the fuser, and again uses heat to fuse the toner to the paper.

Inkjet Printing

This method is comprised of only three stages to achieve a printout.

Epson Inkjet Heat-Free Technology vs. Thermal Inkjet

Within inkjet printers, there are two main technologies: thermal inkjet, which uses heat, and Piezo Inkjet, which is Heat-Free.

Thermal Inkjet

This technology applies an electrical current to warm the ink to fire it through the printhead.

Epson Heat-Free Technology

This does not require heat in the ink ejection process. Instead, pressure is applied to the Piezo element, which flexes backwards and forwards firing the ink from the printhead.

The Benefits of Heat-Free Technology

Save time with consistent
high-speed printing

Heat-Free Technology requires no heat to warm up when it is switched on or awoken from sleep. This means printing starts immediately.

Low power consumption saves energy and money

Heat-Free Technology has low power consumption because it does not use heat to warm up. Inkjets have no fuse unit to heat.

Fewer replacement parts

Laser printers typically have more consumables and require periodic replacement of the drum, transfer belt and fuse in many cases. Thanks to Heat-Free Technology, our inkjet printers use fewer parts that need replacing.

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Less intervention increases productivity

The Heat-Free structure of Epson inkjet printers means that there are fewer parts that can fail, which reduces the amount of intervention required.

Conserving heat to minimize our impact

National Geographic Explorer and ecologist, Dr. Isla Myers-Smith, explains the effects of climate change on the tundra ecosystem, highlighting the importance of both large-scale solutions and everyday actions of individuals as we look towards a sustainable future.
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References

Hedge, A., Sakr, W., & Agarwal, A. (2005, September). Thermal effects on office productivity. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (Vol. 49, No. 8, pp. 823-827). SAGE Publications.

IJzerman, H., & Semin, G. R. (2009). The thermometer of social relations mapping social proximity on temperature. Psychological Science, 20(10), 1214-1220. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02434.x

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Turn up the heat - studies show that employees are more productive when their work environments are kept at certain temperatures...

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