As we have established many times already, 5 Star are the leading brand in value for money products. But they really are worth bragging about, so what’s the harm in bringing them to your attention again?5 Star have developed a range of quality products to suit every pocket and over their 15 years of ‘Stardom’ have developed their ideas and techniques further in order to improve their image and reliability. For example, each of their products now has attractively designed packaging for clearer product display and product information, plus all 5 Star products feature a 12 month, no quibble guarantee!

Featured to your right is our 5 Star Office Laminating Pouches which are the ideal solution for all laminating machines. The pouches are 150 microns and have that super glossy finish that is so sought after. They produce perfect finishes every time on all your A4 documents. And for a box of 100 the price isn’t at all bad either. These 5 Star pouches are on a super saver special offer at the moment. You can save your self a massive 86% when you purchase these pouches. So while stocks last you can pick these up for a mere £4.21! And for a full selection of A4 Laminating Pouches, check out the site.

Did you know that Office 365 have joined the 21st century? You can now find us on the social networking site – Facebook by selecting the following link; http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=44360482033&topic=11429. Take advantage of all our special offers by checking out our page where you will be the first to see all our latest offers and even make some suggestions of you’re own. So if you have a product in mind that you’d like to see on sale, why not let us know, you could be pleasantly surprised!

Prices valid as of 22/10/09 – Pick up your bargains whilst stocks last!

At Office 365 we understand that you don’t always want to spend a lot on those items you buy so frequently, for example printer cartridges, however, with these things, quality is essential. It is normally a difficult chore to find a product that meets both quality and value requirements and why should you have to compromise? So we decided to do a little research and came up with Armor. We believe we can trust in the Armor group, they fully control the whole design and manufacturing process for their range. Armor cartridges designed for Canon and Epson are 100% new, including the chips. Their full control of the development and manufacture of inks, cartridges (mould design, plastic injection, component assembly), filling, chip technology, quality control and packaging allows them to provide the optimum quality.

Our Armor cartridges for HP (integrated print head) are re-manufactured from cartridges that have undergone a single original operating cycle, this is one way they guarantee the best quality. Every part of the production process undergoes vigorous testing: Virgin cartridge, inspection of electronic components, nozzle checks, individuals tests per cartridge, transport blocks and packaging.

Featured to your right is the Armor Compatible Inkjet Cartridge Black [Canon BX3 Equivalent]. This cartridge is compatible with the Canon B100/B110/B150 and MP10 Multifunctional printer/fax/scanner/copier. Plus get a 2 year guarantee!

Armor have achieved a level of quality that is guaranteed by over 50 performance, autonomy and compatibility tests, validating the physical and chemical properties, along with the print characteristics. Each Armor plant is Iso 9001 version 2000 certified and all Armor inkjet cartridges are guaranteed for a very reassuring 2 years!

Our Armor inkjet cartridges can save you between 20 – 40% on your consumables budget, while maintaining optimum print quality, so now there’s no need to compromise!

We have a full selection of Black Inkjet Cartridges on offer at Office 365, so if this ones not for you, why not take a look at the rest! If you need a little help finding the correct consumables for your machine, try using our Printer Supplies Finder, alternatively, call one of our team on 0870 766 7624.

The Green Bit

Armor makes a long term commitment to the environment by supporting Clean Up The World Actions (www.cleanuptheworld.org). Don’t throw away your empty cartridges, they can be collected and recycled and with cartridge collection and recycle points and bins all over the place, there are no excuses!

Remanufacturing means respect.

All Armor remanufactured cartridges are made from empty collected cartridges. Result – Less waste is generated! - On average, 60% less CO2 emitted and more than 30% energy saved!

The number 1 priority for Armor is the recycling of waste from production.

Dismantling, recovering. Whenever cartridges are not remanufactured, they follow a rigid recycling process that takes them through full dismantlement to the recovery of different parts, via specialist channels.
The result: toners, aluminium, plastics, iron…
All cartridge materials that are not re-used by Armor are recovered.

No landfill, no export, no incineration.

In simple terms, they recycle all materials!

Armor NEVER buries its non-remanufactured cartridges
in landfill sites.

Whether it’s a classroom, a boardroom, a control room or a hotel ballroom, at Office 365 you will find projection and presentation solutions for every environment. Our favourite range is by a brand who have formed experience by dealing directly with the customers themselves. 3M has worked with teachers and administrators to develop products that meet the specific needs of educators and students alike. They have focussed their idea’s around the business person too and know that to stay ahead, businesses today need to be more efficient than ever. From training and internal collaboration to customer presentations, our line of 3M OHP Film is made for business. Brainstorming ideas come fast and so they need to be saved for future discussion however, customer presentations need to be clear, concise and focused. We have an OHP film that will help you well on the way to achieving this.

At Office 365 you will find Multipurpose and Dual-Purpose transparency films that can be used on laser printers and copiers (and in the case of Multipurpose – inkjet printers too) making them the best buy.

The Multipurpose Transparency Film CG6000 is the right choice for almost all black-and-white copiers and black-and-white or colour inkjet or laser printers. Buying this particular film enables the ease of just one transparency for all your printers and copiers. It eliminates confusion about which transparency film you need to use or look for in the future. However please not, it is not designed for colour copiers. When buying this product you can guarantee no more fears about using the wrong transparency film or jamming your expensive equipment.

The Green Bit

Corporate responsibility is now high on everyones agendas. Yet 3M has long held the belief that reputation depends not solely on their financial performance but also on the way they run their business. In 1975, 3M was one of the first major manufacturing companies actively to address environmental issues and, as with their drive for innovation, they involved employees through their benchmark programme Pollution Prevention Pays. In the UK and Ireland they have achieved Carbon Trust Standard certification for reducing their carbon footprint year-on-year. They believe they have a sound record of achievement in corporate responsibility but continually strive to improve their performance and address the ongoing challenges and opportunities. 3M are committed to sustainable development through a proactive approach to environmental protection, social responsibility and strong economic progress.

3M’s 2005 - 2010 Corporate Environment Goals

• Reduce Volatile Air Emissions by 25%
• Improve Energy Efficiency by 20%
• Reduce Waste (NonProduct Output) by 20%
• Complete 800 Pollution Prevention Pays projects.

For a complete range of OHP film and Copier film, take a look at our site and if you need a little help, just call one of our friendly team. 0870 7661624

Konica Cartridges – Cheaper Cost Per Copy

At Office 365 we have a superb range of Konica cartridges. These toner cartridges produce over a third more prints than compatible products and Konica’s competitors. In fact, in an independent research conducted by Buyers’ Laboratory Inc, the test revealed that 72 x 2400/2500 toner cartridges were tested and gave an average yield of 5047 pages compared to compatible toners yield of 2956 pages per cartridge. That’s some difference! You can expect the best performance and quality from your printer with consistent colours when using a Laser Toner Cartridge from Konica.

Featured to your right you will see our Konica Toner Cartridge. The superior quality of these toners really does far exceed all other brands we have tested out there, yet the price is set quite competitively. This means you can pick one up for less than other leading brands, yet get better quality! Brilliant.

These are available in the following;

Cyan Laser Toner

Magenta Laser Toner

Yellow Laser Toner

Tri Colour

More about Konica

The current Konica Minolta product line up ranges from an entry-level 5 print per minute printer through to a 250 image per minute production print system for high-speed commercial print applications. The latest generation of Konica Minolta document imaging systems are designated ‘bizhub’.

The bizhub concept encourages collaboration between colleagues, allows data to be exploited as knowledge for the organisation and allows easy access not restricted by time or space. As a result bizhub systems deliver the following benefits for the organisation:

• Create a work style that is not restricted by time or place through their networking and network management functionality, as well as their security features.
• Empower businesses to experience the advantages of knowledge and information sharing with their document management and data handling capabilities.
• Accelerate the flow of business, improve productivity and increase usability through their versatile functionality, high reliability and universal design

Konica Minolta is a leader in growth market for colour multifunctionals with a dominant 30.5 per cent share of the UK digital colour copier market (not including colour capable systems) according to InfoSource. In Europe overall, Konica Minolta is a market leader in true colour.

The Green Bit

The Konica Minolta Group aims to promote sustainable development and profitable growth. They integrate environmental, economic and social perspectives into their business strategies so that all business activities are implemented in harmony with human lives and with the environment in all aspects.

To ensure effective use of resources, Konica Minolta is committed to collecting products at the end of their use and recycling them. They make sure that the concept of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycling” is taken into account from the development and design stage of their products.

Konica have entered into arrangements with appropriately licensed recycling companies to facilitate the optimised retrieval of recyclable content from, and environmental friendly disposal of, the materials and components of their products which reach end of life, and also of the many competitor products which they upgrade to Konica Minolta. They are a Registered Producer under the terms of the legislation; Registration Number is WEE/JH0052T. Customers can be assured that not only do Konica fully adhere to the requirements of the Directive, but also seek to exceed its requirements in any way possible that further protects the environment.

Are you struggling to figure out which item is the Best for you? Are you new to this and just don’t know what makes a good product?

Recently, Office 365 have started a new BEST range where every week we try and test a popular product for you to find which type and/or brand stands head and shoulders above the rest. This way, you can confidently buy a decent item which has been through critical and detailed analysis and be assured of it’s quality.

This week we bring you the BEST labelmaker!

Brother P-Touch 3600 Labelmaker Desktop 10 Fonts 24 Sizes 10240Ch for Labels 6/9/12/18/24/36mm Ref PT3600

We have chosen the P-Touch 3600 from Brother as it is an excellent stand alone or PC and Macintosh compatible electronic labelling machine.

Features;

• Barcode printing
• LCD screen 20 character x 3 lines
• Automatic cutter
• 30 borders
• 10240 character memory
• Supplied with USB cable, software, mains adaptor and two tapes
• The above accredited Brother label references are TZ261 (our product code 497763), TZ661 (product code 497836), TZ263 (product code 497798)

The PT-3600 can be used either stand-alone or linked to a PC to make it easy to download graphics, symbols and logos. The PT-3600 has a choice of built-in barcodes and the ability to produce labels up to 36mm. The PT-3600 is the very epitomy of versatility. The RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) Sensory Design Services have endorsed the labels produced by this machine. Labels can be produced in large font sizes (up to 36mm) in arrange of bright and contrasting colours. The RNIB have determined that these label features can aid partially sighted people. The Brother P-touch 3600 offers a true QWERTY keyboard and connects direct to your PC via the USB port and produces durable, laminated labels in seconds. It comes complete with Brother’s P-touch Quick Editor software so you can easily design labels on screen using text, images and logos and has special features such as a multifunctional cutter and rotate print function.

Brother’s unique, patented TZ tapes are designed to be extra hard wearing. Tests have shown that they can withstand heavy abrasion, electrical resistance and lengthy exposure to chemicals, sunlight, water and extreme temperatures. Brother laminated tapes consist of six layers of materials, resulting in a thin, extremely strong label. Characters formed with thermal transfer ink are actually printed onto the underside of the laminate. Sandwiched between two layers of PET (polyester film) this lets you create characters that are virtually indestructible.

• Backing paper
• Adhesive (acrylic)
• Colour layer for the base film
• Base (PET)
• Adhesive (Acryl)
• Lettering
• Protective laminate (PET)

Tapes for use with the P-touch 3600 model include 6 widths of tape in 22 colour combinations, helping you create professional self-adhesive labels and solving all your labelling requirements.

When it comes inkjet cartridges, don’t waste money on any old rubbish – invest your money, buy quality.

Epson create an exquisite range of vibrant inks that boast superiority and quite frankly, the best quality on the market. Each ink gives simply perfect prints, whatever your printing. Some of Epson’s varieties contain ink particles that are coated in resin, making it water, smudge and fade resistant. With quick drying inks that do not bleed they’ve managed to tick every box. Their range is ideal for everyday printing from high quality documents to lab-quality photo’s that do not fade! Here are our Top Five quality cartridges;

• Epson PicturePack Inkjet Cartridge Photo and Paper
  • PictureMate photo cartridge
  • 150 sheets of glossy 10x15cm paper
  • Economical and convenient
• Epson Inkjet Cartridges Multipack of 6 Colours
  • EPSON Quick Dry Inks
  • No smearing or smudging
  • Outstanding photo print quality Intellidge feature saves money and optimises cartridge life
  • 6 ink cartridges
  • Black, yellow, cyan, magenta, light magenta, light cyan
• Epson T0896 Inkjet Cartridge DuraBrite
  • Original Epson inkjet cartridge
  • Multi-pack (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
  • Suitable for full range of Stylus
• Epson Ultra Inkjet Cartridges
  • Multipack Epson DURABrite Ultra ink
  • No smudging, no fading, simply perfect prints whatever you’re printing
  • Epson’s DURABrite Ultra ink has an exclusive technology where each pigment particle is coated in resin
  • Water, smudge, and fade resistant on all paper types, for beautiful, durable results
  • Contains 4 inks – Black, Magenta, Cyan and Yellow
• Epson Inkjet Cartridges each 62g 4 Pack
  • Epson DURABrite Ultra ink – Quick drying
  • No smearing or smudging Intellidge feature saves money and optimises cartridge life
  • Works with all different kinds of paper
  • Contains the 4 inks: cyan, magenta, yellow, black

The Green Bit

Epson are committed to implementing environmental programs aimed at reducing the environmental impact of their products in all stages of the life cycle, including design, parts and materials procurement, manufacturing, product transport, use, collection and recycling.

We like DYMO. Being dedicated to just Label making and label machines means that they are true professionals in this field. It’s reassuring to know that DYMO is dedicated to being worldwide leader in providing innovative labelling solutions that help people organize and identify their world: home, office or worksite.

Label Manager 220P

The new Label Manager 220P, a portable label maker with a typewriter-style keyboard, is a great option for all your labelling needs. You can operate this exclusive and compact label maker with your thumbs, just like your favourite PDA. (Personal Digital Assistant – Hand Held Computer)
Additionally, the Label Manager 220P offers a wide range of features: create distinctive custom labels for everything from safety warnings to invoice files. The result will be an unmistakable and immediate improvement in the professional appearance and effectiveness of your work environment.

Features & Benefits

• Unlike other label makers, the large graphical display shows exactly how your label will print. This means no more guessing what the label will look like. What you see is what you get!

• Easy navigation from start to print.

• Quick access buttons to punctuation, currency symbols and diacriticals (for instance é, à, ç,…).

• Auto power-off to extend battery life.

• 6, 9, 12mm tape widths

• D1 tape system

• 2 types of sizes

• 10 label memory

• 6 X AA Batteries or AC Adaptor

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 121x180x66mm

• Weight: 300g

• Multi-language interface

• Large screen that shows how the label will print

For the labels that correspond with this machine see the following links;

D1 Standard 6mm D1 Standard 9mm D1 Standard 12mm

And for more hand held labellers made by a variety of brands, take a look at Hand Held Labellers.

A firm commitment to quality and innovation as their core principle. They are guided by an enduring set of values and a strong heritage. They take pride in the strong, long-tenured relationships they share with their customers and suppliers around the world. Office365 trust the following brands and products that make up the Fellowes business:

• Fellowes®-Powershred® shredders, workspace and technology accessories, media storage, binding and laminating machines & accessories, trimmers and guillotines
• R-Kive®-Records storage products and solutions
• Body Glove®-Mobile technology accessories
• NEATO®-Media labelling products

Their talented and experienced executive team works hard to ensure that the vision of the company is met. They remain committed to providing products of superior quality, usefulness and value to their consumers.

Forget nails down the chalk board (eek), nobody like’s a squeaky stiff shredder…it’s enough to give you goosebumps! Well suffer no more, Office365 stock the perfect solution with the perfect price tag; The Fellowes Shredder Oil! Just £8.78 for a 350ml bottle, that’s a saving of 24% if you buy from us!

An ingenious solution to a pest of a problem, it’s amazing the difference it can make – when you think about it, it’s an essential item. With the security issues we have nowadays, our shredders are something we just cannot do without! The bottle featured here to your right is for use with all cross cut shredders and really is value for money! Plus you’re paying for a brand that funds our nature charities.*

Respecting the Environment – Be Green.
At Fellowes they are committed to growing and managing their business in an environmentally-responsible manner. Their aim is to exceed industry standards for green initiatives through the development of environmentally-friendly innovations and improvements to their processes which will result in reduced wastage, reduced energy consumption and minimal impact on the environment.

*WWF®
Fellowes has supported WWF through the sale of their R-Kive® Panda corrugated storage products since 1994. To date Fellowes has contributed in excess of £500,000 towards the crucial work of WWF. WWF works to conserve endangered species like tigers and whales; protects endangered spaces like forests and savannahs and addresses global threats to the planet such as climate change and toxic chemicals. Every tonne of recycled cardboard used in their Panda range of products represents the saving of 17 trees.¹ Some 14.6 million hectares of natural forest are lost each year – an area larger than England and every minute, around 30 hectares of forest disappear – that’s roughly the size of 37 football pitches.²

1. Source: Source: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
2. Source www.wwf.org.uk

For more products sold by our friendly Fellowes; visit our site www.Office365.co.uk. Or alternatively, view our entire Fellowes range.

Philips Press Release…

January 12th, 2009

PHILIPS LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL STARTER KIT – COMBINING DIGITAL DICTATION AND TRANSCRIPTION – COMPLETE WITH SLIDER-SWITCH!

“Vienna, Austria – Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced today the launch of its Digital Starter Kit 9398 – a versatile out-of-the-box solution which merges high quality digital dictation technology with innovative transcription software and useful accessories. The powerful Digital Pocket Memo 9380 offers virtually unlimited recording capacity and crystal clear sound quality – operated by a slide-switch which provides easy transition from analogue to digital working. Meanwhile the Speech Exec Software streamlines the transcription process – and the kit also includes the recently released USB Foot Control 2330 featuring programmable controls for more convenient operation. The efficient Digital Pocket Memo 9380 is powered by the latest recording technology. It can be controlled easily with professional slider switch for single-handed use and ‘smart buttons’ for intuitive operation. A large backlit LCD shows important information such as the name of the author, the file name and the length of the dictation. An exchangeable SD card offers virtually unlimited recording capacity. The .dss file format is the international standard for professional speech processing and produces excellent sound quality with a high compression rate for less network traffic and storage capacity. The system allows for the automatic download of completed files to a PC via a USB cable, where they can be stored or subsequently transcribed or archived. With the easy-to-use dictation and transcription software Speech Exec, users can efficiently manage transcription jobs by displaying all relevant information such as priority settings and each file’s transcription status. The intuitive user interface makes file processing simple and files can be automatically transferred via a network. With improved ergonomics in mind, Philips has given the pedal of the USB Foot Control 2330 a newly developed distinctive ergonomic shape which allows for blind operation. Transcriptionists can stop and start dictations with only a slight movement of the heel, which reduces physical strain to a minimum. An additional fourth pedal for finishing a transcription job and individually programmable controls increase efficiency and make the device a pleasure to work with.”

Soon to be stocked at Office365…watch this space!

Office365 stock a wide variety of Dictation Machines at their online shop, made by a selection of different manufacturers and well known brands – if the above is just too much, then take a look, I’m sure we will have something that suits every need. Alternatively, view our philips dictation machines. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact us as we are always striving to improve our service and hope that in all circumstances we can provide exactly what you are looking for. Thank you.

XE-A303

Electronic Cash Register 10% off with Office365, now only £287.23!

Keeping track of sales transactions can be a cumbersome task, even for the smallest of shops. That’s why the XE-A303 features an abundance of PLU’s (price look-ups) and department keys to accommodate a variety of merchandise items. This increases both the speed and accuracy of the checkout process and allows your business to manage a wider variety of goods and services more efficiently.

Core Product Features:

1. 2-station thermal printer delivers quiet, high-speed printing of customer receipts and shop journals

2. 2-line LCD operator display ensures accurate operations

3. 99 pre-programmed departments

4. 1,800 price look-ups (PLU’s) for quick and accurate entry

5. RS-232 interface for on-line capability

6. Locking large cash drawer with 5 bill and 8 coin compartments

One of the great things about Sharp is that they strive to be ‘Green’. If you look at the diagram below you will see their ‘Super Green Strategy’, which is one of the many reason’s Office365 endeavour to encourage sales for this particular brand.

To view all Sharpe Tills, click here. Alternatively, view All Cash Registers at Office365.