IMI 11th Laser Printing Conference

THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

11^thAnnual
LASER PRINTING CONFERENCE

Featuring
Electrophotographic Printing Technology Seminar
by
Torrey Pines Research

January 27-29, 2003

Chaparral Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Arizona

sponsored by

Information Management Institute, Inc.

CONFERENCE FOCUS

Laser printing (Electrophotography or Toner Based Printing Systems) remains the dominant digital printing technology based on the number of pages printed annually. Laser printing continues to make technology advancements in product functionality, cost performance, print quality, connectivity, color printing capabilities, etc. Such improvements are required for to meet the competitive challenges of ink jet and other printing technologies as well as to enable the development of new markets and applications. Applications such as color business printing, internet printing, multifunction printers, digital presses, digital color copier/printers, industrial printing, etc. are providing market opportunities for laser printing technology, but in an ever increasingly competitive environment. This conference program, the only 2003 conference devoted entirely to laser printing, is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive assessment of technology, application and market development trends that will determine laser printing's role in the overall printing marketplace. Detailed analysis of issues such as cost of ownership, print quality, supplies developments and industry standards will provide new insights into the future of laser printing. The formal sessions and informal networking sessions provide a unique, interactive environment for leading hardware, consumables, components, software, system integrator and user company representatives to network and develop an improved understanding of current developments and other forces that are shaping laser printing's role in the increasingly competitive digital printing industry.
The Electrophotographic Printing Technology Seminar leading off the conference program and provides an insightful summary of electrophotographic printing's current state-of-the-art and technological development trends critical to the successful future of laser printing.

BENEFITS OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

Develop insights on key issues influencing your company's decisions and directions in the development, implementation and use of laser printing technology
Learn the latest advancements and developments in laser printing technologies that are advancing the product and application state-of-the-art
Establish personal contacts with recognized leaders and innovators in the laser printing community
Hear the industry experts' projections for market size, structure and trends
Participate in interactive sessions and informal discussions relative to laser printing's capabilities, features, advancements and requirements for continued market success
Obtain increased knowledge of the issues critical to the continued success of laser printing in an increasingly competitive end user environment
Have a complimentary table top display to inform the industry of your products and services
Give a five minute presentation during the popular Suppliers' Forum

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
J. Randolph Sanders, Torrey Pines Research

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Andrew Gordon, CAP Ventures
Bill Gott, Venture Marketing Strategies
Kunihiro Koshikawa, AFIT Corporation
Peter Mason, Torrey Pines Research
Dr. Ming-Kai Tse, Quality Engineering Associates, Inc.
Mike Zeis, Blackstone Research Associates

11^th Annual Laser Printing Conference
January 27-29, 2003
Chaparral Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Arizona

Program and Schedule

Monday, January 27, 2003

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m. Electrophotographic Printing Technology Seminar

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine, USA

Seminar Leader
J. Randolph Sanders, President, Torrey Pines Research, Carlsbad, California

Electrophotographic (Toner-Based) Printing Technology State-of-the-Art

EP Processes (Monochrome & Color)
Critical materials
- Toner
- Photoreceptor
Process steps
- Charging
- Exposure
- Development
- Transfer
- Cleaning
- Erase
- Fusing
Differences between monochrome & color
Recent EP developments and trends

Systems & Integration Issues For Successful Product Implementation

Controller technology for color printer, copier, and multi-function devices
Electronics
Host based driver software
Embedded firmware

5:30 p.m. Reception

Tuesday, January 28, 2003

8:00 a.m. Session 2

LASER PRINTERS: 2002 MARKET GROWTH & CHANNEL TRENDS
Bill Gott, President, Venture Marketing Strategies, Los Gatos, California

Market Segments & Growth
Color & Monochrome Shipments By Speed Group
NPD TechWorld 2002 Channel Trends
Future Laser Printing Market Developments

REPORT FROM THE OFFICE PRINTING FRONT LINES
Michael Zeis, President, Blackstone Research Associates, Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Connected Copiers? Not On My Network, You Don't
- MFPs Finally Get Respect
- Organizational/Behavioral Issues More Important Than Performance & ROI
- Great Opportunity For "Green-Button" Guys & A Threat (Finally) For HP?
Ink Jet: We Hate Them..But We Have 200
What Else Don't You Know?
- Tandem Color? What's That?
- Cost Is A Top Priority, But We Don't Know What It Is (Hardware & Printing Cost)
- Who Don't You Know? Brand Recognition
Trends Summary
- Print/Copy Volume Trends
- Adoption & Configuration Trends
- Brand Loyalty For HP: For How Much Longer?

GROWTH APPLICATIONS FOR TONER BASED PRINTING SYSTEMS
J. Randolph Sanders, President, Torrey Pines Research, Carlsbad, California

Markets and market acceptance
Print quality
New applications and requirements
Technology
Competing technologies

12:00 Noon Luncheon

1:30 p.m. Session 3

SPECIFIC MICR MID-RANGE MICR LED PRINTER
Kunihiro Koshikawa, Supervisor, R & D, EP Materials Development, AFIT Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

AFIT: Who We Are & What We Have
Printer "Tanzaku" - What Does It Do & Requirements
"Tegata" (Promissory Note): Its Usage In Japan
"Tanzaku" Product Information & Why Narrow Width?
Possible Applications In U.S.

PRODUCTION DIGITAL PRINTING MARKET: OPPORTUNITIES & TRENDS FOR TONER BASED PRINTING
Andrew Gordon, Senior Consultant, On Demand Printing & Publishing Consulting Service, CAP Ventures, Norwell, Massachusetts

Digital Printers High On Printer's Wish List
Print On Demand Opportunity & Trends
Printer Vendor & Products
Key Technology Trends In Digital Production Color Printing
Market Forecasts (Placements & Print Volumes)
Market Realities: Over 12 Billion Impressions Forecast for 2005

FUSER SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS

SUPPLIER'S FORUM
5 Minute Presentations on Laser Printing Products and Services: Open to all Conference Registrants

5:30 p.m. Reception

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

8:00 a.m. Session 4

CRITICAL ISSUES FOR SUCCESSFUL LASER PRINTING

Total Cost Of Ownership
Industry Standards
Role Of Embedded Digital Systems In Printer Design & Functionality
Color Server Requirements For High Quality Color Digital Printing
Color Management Systems

PRINT QUALITY AND TEST/MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LASER PRINTING
Dr. Ming-Kai Tse, President, Quality Engineering Associates, Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts

Requirements For QC Instrumentation For Laser Printing
Component Testing: Photoreceptors, Charge Rollers, Development Rollers, Transfer Rollers & Fuser Rollers
Subsystem Testing: Charging, Development, Transfer & Fusing
Supplies Evaluation: Toner & Print Media
Technological Advances In Component & Subsystems Testing: Testing Of Semi-insulating Materials & Devices
Objective Print Quality Analysis: Desktop & Handheld Systems
Application Examples

LASER PRINTING INDUSTRY: THE FUTURE
J. Randolph Sanders, President, Torrey Pines Research, Carlsbad, California

Price and performance measurement methods
Price/Performance update
Monochrome versus color trends
Predictions for the future

12:00 Noon Closing Luncheon & Adjournment

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The following links are to IMI Completed Conferences on this Topic

10th Annual Laser Printing Conference
August 4-6, 1999

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS - FREE DISPLAYS

Printer and other product demonstrations/displays by both conference speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so products can be displayed and demonstrated during the conference breaks. There is no charge in addition to the conference registration fee to have a display table. Interested companies should contact Al Keene at IMI to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations.

PAST CONFERENCE BINDER & CD-ROM

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Featuring Electrophotographic Printing Technology Seminar by Torrey Pines Research

Featuring
Electrophotographic Printing Technology Seminar
by
Torrey Pines Research