01 Oct 2007


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Kodak introduces photo printing kiosk for smaller retailers

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Source : Eastman Kodak Company
Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the Kodak Picture Kiosk GS Compact, an entry-level, self-service digital picture printing solution which opens business opportunities for new and smaller retail locations.

Well-suited for locations with print demand of 30-50 prints a day, the GS Compact is a smaller countertop unit that combines flexible placement with fast and simple installation. Almost immediately, retailers can begin offering 4x6, 5x7 and 6x8-inch print sizes, creating an instant revenue stream.

“Many smaller retailers worldwide want to offer their consumers self-service digital picture printing but struggle to find a solution that meets multiple business needs,” said Phil Cullimore, Head of Retail Printing, Europe, Africa and Middle East, Eastman Kodak Company.

“The new GS Compact is small enough to fit within their retail footprint at a price point that enables them to quickly drive revenue and profits from consumer demand for digital prints. We even include the point of sale materials with each unit – it’s an instant printing station in a box because a retailer can be up and running in only minutes.”

The GS Compact is backed by Kodak’s proven expertise in kiosks and it leverages the software platform used on the more than 85,000 full-sized Kodak Kiosks installed worldwide and is optimized for a smaller screen size.

It supports 4x6, bordered 5x7, and 6x8 print sizes without changing media and an 11-second print time for 4x6 prints. The GS Compact also includes enhanced ID photo capabilities, which make it easier for retailers to meet size requirements for different countries. In addition to standard prints, consumers can make enlargements and print packages and can print pictures from Bluetooth imaging-enabled mobile devices.

New Kodak 805 photo printer also introduced

In addition to the GS Compact, Kodak introduced the Kodak 805 Photo Printer, which is optimised for lower print volume environments. The Kodak 805 Photo Printer enables smaller retailers to offer their consumers 8x10 and 8x12 enlargements, collages and calendars in seconds.

“The introductions of the Kodak Picture Kiosk GS Compact and the Kodak 805 Photo Printer build on the world’s broadest suite of printing solutions that offer profitable growth to retailers,” said Cullimore. “Our focus is to provide tested and proven solutions to retailers that bring maximum retailer profit and growth potential while minimising retailer investment and risk.”

Availability

The Kodak Picture Kiosk GS Compact (£2,350) and the Kodak 805 (£705) Photo Printer are available now.

About Kodak picture kiosks

As the world’s leading supplier in self-service picture kiosks, Kodak has more than 85,000 units installed at retail locations around the globe.

The award-winning Kodak Picture Kiosks produce lab-quality pictures in seconds from just about any digital camera memory card, including: Secure Digital (SD) cards, MultiMedia Card (MMC), Compactflash, Smartmedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD-Picture cards. Most also take input from USB thumb-drives and Bluetooth imaging-enabled mobile phones.

The consumer-friendly touch screen lets consumers preview, select and print the exact digital images they want. It is also possible to zoom, crop, adjust brightness and reduce red eye to create exceptional quality borderless 4x6-inch pictures in seconds. The kiosks also allow consumers to save their digital images and create “digital negatives” on a Kodak Picture CD.

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JOSEPH SIMUKOKO	03 Jun 2008 09:23:14
Please i want to buy the Kodak Kiosk digital picture printer where can i can i buy from and at how much i will be waiting to hear from you