HP Launches its Top of the Line MFP to Boost Business Productivity in the Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 27 May 2008 - HP Middle East has today launched the HP Color LaserJet CM6040/6030 multifunction printer series (MFP), HP's top-of-the-line colour laser MFP. Intuitively designed for large workgroups and power users, this colour MFP series offers A3 printing and copying along with efficient workflow features and industry-leading solutions to keep printing environments secure with minimal interruptions.

"These new printers can provide enterprises with a multifunction printing platform that can enhance productivity and is easy to use," said Prateek Dayal, Enterprise Business Manager, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Middle East. "This is not only about cutting costs. It's about using HP printers to help customers secure business information more effectively and increasing the competitive advantage."

Designed to help companies meet compliance requirements, the HP Color LaserJet CM6040/CM6030 MFP helps protect critical information - in both hardcopy and electronic form - while simplifying the way printing environments are managed. In addition to standard security protocols, the MFP series contains a variety of options such as IPSec encryption, control panel lock capabilities, password protection and 802.1X authentication to promote end-to-end network security.

Extending the capability, the HP Color LaserJet CM6040 MFP series addresses a variety of business needs, including integrated capture, job accounting, security, LanFax, secure check printing, forms automation and host printing solutions. Additionally, enhanced HP ColorSphere toner helps customers produce print-shop quality documents in-house by delivering a wider range of colors, higher gloss and improved photo resolution than previous generations.

Highlights/Specifications

• Optimise printing infrastructure with colour and black-and-white printing speeds as fast as 40 pages per minute (ppm) with the CM6040 and as fast as 30 ppm with the CM6030 in best print quality default mode with first page out as fast as 12 seconds from "Ready" mode

• Process complex documents fast without sacrificing performance with an 835 MHz processor and 512 MB standard memory (expandable up to 1 GB)

• Optimise workgroups by capturing documents electronically and improve workflow with scan to e-mail, printer, network folder and fax services[1]

• 1,200 x 600 dpi printing in "Best mode" provides enhanced print quality for detailed line work, spreadsheets and architectural drawings

• Improve print security with network security solutions such as, IPSec, SNMP v3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS) and 802.1x authentication

• Promote protection of confidential information through PIN and Pull printing, advanced authentication and HP Secure Erase technology solutions

• HP Four-line Easy Select control panel includes a touch screen graphical display providing effortless interaction

• Streamline business operations with print management tools including HP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care, HP Universal Print Driver, HP SureSupply and the HP Embedded Web Server

• Enhanced HP ColorSphere toner cartridges, which come preinstalled, deliver consistent results throughout the life of the cartridge, designed for high-volume printing environments

• Reduce operating cost with HP Color Access Control, which allows management of colour toner usage and cost control. Built-in cartridge intelligence helps IT monitor toner levels and configure automatic alerts, preventing hassle

• Print professional-quality documents with HP ColorSphere toner and ImageREt 4800 technology

• Optimise print quality with Original HP printing supplies that deliver consistent, professional prints in documents produced quickly and easily[2]

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About HP
HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world's largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $110.4 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com .

About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 1100 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Cairo, Ramallah, Qatar, Oman and 2 service Joint Ventures in Kuwait and Bahrain servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968 and opened its first regional office in 1994. HP Middle East is the market leader for enterprise, small and medium business and consumer technology products and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains.

More information about HP in the Middle East is available at www.hp.com/me   

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