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The University of Victoria has signed a new strategic alliance contract with Kyocera Mita Canada Ltd. and its local servicing partner Island Office Equipment to replace the university’s current fleet of photocopiers with a new generation of energy-efficient multi-tasking devices boasting several sustainable features. The goal of the program, which Kyocera calls Advantage², is to eventually eliminate independent laser printers, fax machines and scanners across campus. Through the five-year, $1.5-million contract, Kyocera will supply new machines that will photocopy, print, scan and fax.
“UVic is very pleased to enter into this strategic alliance with Kyocera,” says Gayle Gorrill, UVic’s vice-president finance and operations. “Employees and students will find the Kyocera devices more efficient, and their environment-friendly features are consistent with UVic’s commitment to sustainable operating practices. The Advantage² initiative also supports our mandate to use 100-per-cent recycled paper stock for all printing on campus.”
The new copiers will have the capacity to store and share digital files, eliminating the need for master copies. Users will also be able to fax directly from their computers to cut down on paper usage.
Through the strategic alliance with UVic, Kyocera will support several university initiatives, including scholarships, co-op and other sustainability initiatives, such as providing partial funding to enable The Ring to be printed on 100-per-cent post-consumer recycled paper.
UVic began phasing in the new machines at the beginning of 2008, and full replacement of the existing photocopy fleet is expected to be complete within the next four years.
Training is available to all departments as part of the installation process.
For more information and to arrange a complimentary needs assessment for your office, please contact Peter Klit, manager of Printing Services at 721-8302 or visit the website at http://printing.uvic.ca/kyocera/.
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