INTERNATIONAL HELITROUS USES THE MITSUBISHI CP-9800DW TO SHOW TOURISTS AN UNSEEN SIDE OF ORLANDO

International Helitours has been showing tourists an unseen side of Florida for more than 16 years, flying over an exciting array of theme park attractions, world-class golf courses and Florida’s most unique natural attraction, the Everglades. Now, with the Mitsubishi CP-9800DW photographic printer provided by Computing Designs, Inc., the company has added a new dynamic to its helitour business in offering on-site, high-quality photos, fast.

As Mitsubishi’s most reliable and robust photographic printer, the CP-9800DW is perfectly suited to handle all of the printing needs for a company like International Helitours. It comes complete with a 300 dpi thermal head that allows it to print high-quality images time after time, and incorporates a roll-type mechanism for fast, jam-free reliability. What’s more, the CP-9800DW offers four different output sizes with edge-to-edge printing. This combination of industry-leading features proved to be the deciding factor in International Helitor’s decision to purchase the printer.

“The Mitsubishi CP-9800DW gives us an opportunity to offer the customer something extra,” said Shane Raynor, office manager, International Helitours. “At the same time, it allows us to make more money for the business that we didn’t have before. The speed and quality of pictures that it provides allows us to sell the whole package every time.”

International Helitours has been using the Mitsubishi CP-9800DW for almost a year now. They take up to 100 pictures before, during and after the actual helitour, and then bring the customer into the office to review them on a computer. After the customer has selected their desired photos, International Helitours is able to use the CP-9800DW to print and sell the pictures right then and there, with no waiting.

“Our printers are robust, versatile and are able to consistently perform on the highest level,” said Darla Achey, marketing specialist for Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “They are designed to support any type of photo business, and they can be used in any print setting where speed, quality, and reliability are essential.”

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. is a national leader in premium quality imaging and presentation products that set the standard in innovation, performance and reliability.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division has more than two decades of manufacturing experience and technology leadership. Every Mitsubishi printer, photo kiosk and digital video recorder is backed by a network of dedicated professionals and an outstanding service and support program. Mitsubishi's products are available to customers through a network of authorized dealers and distributors throughout North America.

SWIM CHAMPIONS’ FITTER & FASTER TOUR™ USES MITSUBISHI PRINTERS TO HELP UNITE YOUTHS WITH ATHLETES AND PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

With a variety of Olympic athletes signed to its marketing agency, Arluck Promotions has been touring the country for the last year on the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour™: a 50-city tour of the United States that puts its clients in the pool with swimmers of all ages. At every stop, Arluck Promotions has inspired young swimmers to live active lives, and the company uses the Mitsubishi CP-3800DW photographic printer to provide on-site photos for the tour attendees.

Before purchasing the Mitsubishi CP-3800DW, Arluck Promotions was forced to use a local convenience store for picture development. Not only was the process time consuming and costly, but it also resulted in a number of development problems that caused the staff to search for new options. What Arluck Promotions found was the CP-3800DW: Mitsubishi’s printer that combines high resolution and high-speed printing with an innovative, space-saving design.

“The CP-3800DW printer has definitely streamlined the picture process significantly, because if there is a picture that doesn’t turn out correctly or one of the children decides they want a duplicate, we can automatically print the photo on-site as opposed to having to go and get a new one,” said David Arluck, CEO of Arluck Promotions. “As much as we like it, I think that the parents like it more, because they get to bring home an autographed picture of their child posing with a gold-metal athlete.”

In addition to the speed of delivery, Arluck Promotions selected the Mitsubishi printer for its versatility and durability. The CP-3800DW incorporates a unique roll-type mechanism for jam-free reliability, and it provides bright, bold colors along with a level of accuracy that leaves it suited to handle a wide range of photo processing applications.

“The Mitsubishi CP-3800DW was made specifically for applications like the Arluck Promotion events,” said Darla Achey, Marketing Specialist for Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “It’s portable, fast, and above all, reliable, which makes it the perfect option for anyone who needs to deliver on-site prints.”

Headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Arluck Promotions, Inc. is a sports marketing agency that develops campaigns and properties featuring Olympians that connect companies with their target markets.  Arluck Promotions’ signature event is the Swim Champions’ Fitter & Faster Tour.  The company also specializes in integrated marketing & media campaign development; event development and execution; developing spokesperson and endorsement programs; and athlete and celebrity management.

For more information on the Swim Champions’ Fitter & Faster Tour™ visit http://www.swimchampions.com

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Click 5000 Featured In Orange County’s Number One Photography Studio

KTTV, FOX broadcast affiliate in Los Angeles recently named Bleu Cotton Photography as Southern California’s premier photography studio. According to owner Bleu Cotton, one of the company’s greatest success is attributable to Mitsubishi Electric’s professional photography equipment and Mitsubishi’s quality services. Cotton purchased Mitsubishi’s DPS Click 5000 digital photo processing system over a year ago and has achieved tremendous success with the system.

Husband and wife Bleu and Alison Cotton use the DPS Click 5000 to produce professional photos in their studio. “We first began using Mitsubishi products because they are reliable, versatile and most importantly, cost efficient,” said Bleu. “Prior to purchasing the Click 5000, we needed a full time technician to handle problems that might arise in the studio. Today, the entire agency knows how to use the Click 5000 and we haven’t had a single problem yet.”

The versatility and efficiency of the Mitsubishi DPS Click 5000 has assisted Bleu Cotton Photography in its ascension to the number one studio in Orange County. Co-owner and wife Allison stated, “The Click 5000 is a system that everybody can operate and the touch screen makes printing photographs more streamlined and effective. We are much more efficient with the Click 5000 because we don’t have the same technology breakdowns or printer obstacles to deal with.”

Like most businesses, the success of Bleu Cotton Photography is based upon client appreciation and satisfaction. “When we are photographing a wedding we want a certain level of interaction that allows our clients to open up and feel comfortable with us. This provides great photo opportunities and creates a relationship that we take very seriously,” said Bleu. “We are providing our clients with a product that will last a lifetime and we want them to appreciate our commitment to excellence. The Click 5000 provides a reliable customization and enhancement of photos that produces amazing images. We have the capability of printing multiple photo shoots on one machine, which allows us to quickly fulfill orders and distribute them to our clients in a timely fashion.”

The state-of-the-art DPS Click 5000 takes the hassle out of photo printing, saving retailers and photographers time and money in the process. The unit features a large 17” SXGA menu-driven touch screen, making the photo center easy to navigate and control.

Additionally, the DPS Click 5000 provides a full spectrum of photo editing and enhancement features, allowing users to zoom in on specific sections of the image, crop, magnify, enlarge and remove redeye. More advanced features such as color balance, brightness, contrast and saturation are also controllable with just two buttons. For specialty image printing, such as photo holiday cards, birth announcements and business cards, the DPS Click 5000 comes equipped with a set of Aperion frames and borders, allowing the user to easily design and create a personalized announcement for any occasion.

“Almost everything in today’s photography industry is different from five years ago, Bleu Cotton noted. “Mitsubishi has set a very high standard with this system and we look forward to purchasing Mitsubishi products in the future.”

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, a worldwide leader in premium quality imaging and presentation products that set the standard in innovation, performance and reliability.

The photo imagining division of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the photographic industry, including an extensive line of digital photo and printer kiosks. For more information on photo products call toll-free 888-307-0388 or visit www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/photo.