Kyocera Company History and Why It Matters in an Office

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Kyocera Company History and Why It Matters in an Office

Kyocera’s Company History, and Why 1959 Still Shows Up in a Print Bill

Kyocera is a Japanese company that started in Kyoto in 1959 as Kyoto Ceramic Company, making fine ceramic parts for the electronics industry.

That ceramics work is why its printers use an amorphous silicon drum instead of a plastic one.

The drum is the part that wears.

A harder drum surface lasts longer, which is why Kyocera rates its long life parts in hundreds of thousands of pages rather than tens of thousands.

This article explores Kyocera Company Origin, and what that history still means for the cost of running one of its machines.

From ceramics to printers, and where ECOSYS came from

Kyocera moved into printers decades later.

The ceramics knowledge came with it.

ECOSYS, the name on the long life range, stands for economy, ecology and system solutions.

Today those document solutions reach Australian businesses through flexible Kyocera printer leasing plans.

For an office the practical effect is fewer consumables to buy and fewer parts to replace across a lease term.

Ask which current Kyocera suits your office.

Why we have leased Kyocera since 2010

That is also why Global Document Solutions has leased Kyocera since 2010.

Kyocera does not publish a lowest cost claim and neither will this page.

The Keypoint Intelligence award, and its dates

What it does publish is the Keypoint Intelligence Most Reliable A3 Brand award for 2025 to 2027.

The first ECOSYS printer, in 1992

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Kyocera entered the printing industry in 1992 with the ECOSYS FS-1500.

This began a line of hardware built to keep running costs down with long life parts.

The certifications the printers hold

Kyocera Company History and Why It Matters in an Office

ISO certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 emphasise Kyocera’s dedication to quality management, environmental responsibility, and information security.

The Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) Certification evaluates whether the security functions of IT products are appropriately designed and implemented.

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What the 2018 award was for

Kyocera Company History and Why It Matters in an Office

In 2018, Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab named Kyocera the Most Reliable Colour Copier MFP Brand, with each model receiving a perfect score.

Experts praised Kyocera devices as ‘true workhorses with exceptional reliability’.

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What a Kyocera costs to lease

Leasing a managed Kyocera through Global Document Solutions is one set monthly payment.

It covers toner, parts, on site service and call outs, so within your page allowance paper is the only thing you add.

Plans start at $160 a month (plus GST), with nothing to pay up front and no auto renewal.

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Tell us your monthly page count and we send back one written figure, from $160 a month (plus GST).

Toner, parts, servicing and call outs all sit inside it.

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    Clear fixed term.

    No automatic renewal.

    $0 upfront, one all inclusive monthly payment

    A dedicated account manager is named on every agreement.

    Installation within 10 business days.

    Head office, workshop and technicians at Bethania, Queensland.

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    Leasing and servicing office print fleets for Australian businesses since 2010

    Cost Efficiency, Sustainability, and Print Quality

    Ceramic drums reduce energy consumption and heat, which lowers servicing needs and operating costs.

    Ceramic particles in the toner also support the environmentally friendly design of the ECOSYS printers.

    Schedule a consultation with Global Document Solutions to talk through what a Kyocera would cost your office to run.

    Questions about Kyocera the company

    Where can I find Kyocera’s financial results?

    A: Kyocera publishes its financial data for investors. 

    Any notable Kyocera subsidiaries?

    A: Yes, Kyocera Document Solutions, Kyocera Wireless, and AVX Corporation are notable subsidiaries of Kyocera Corporation.

    Who is Kazuo Inamori?

    A: Kazuo Inamori is the founder of Kyocera Corporation, playing a significant role in the company’s success and growth.

    What products and services does Kyocera Corporation offer?

    A: Kyocera Corporation produces and sells information equipment, electronic components, and ceramics components used in various industries.

    It also provides telecommunications services and solutions.

    What is the global presence of the Kyocera Corporation?

    A: Kyocera International Corporation has operations and sales companies in various countries.

    Can you tell me more about Kyocera Document Solutions?

    A: Kyocera Document Solutions is a subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation that specialises in offering document management solutions, including printers, copiers, and software solutions.

    Schedule a consultation with Global Document Solutions to work out which Kyocera suits the volume you actually print.

    Kyocera Company History and Why It Matters in an Office

    Author : Cyrus Dickie

    Cyrus Dickie has run Global Document Solutions since 2010.

    He still quotes most jobs himself.

    He is the person you ring when a machine stops.

    The business leases Kyocera, HP, Toshiba and OKI machines to Australian offices, and has been an authorised Kyocera partner since 2010.

    15 Years of Continuous Service to my business without any issues.

    Cyrus is a legend!

    Marvin Reck

    Found Cyrus and his team to be very professional, prompt and cost effective.

    Best in the business.

    Highly recommended.

    Matthew Dean

    Have been using GDS for the supply and maintenance of our office printers for over 5 years now.

    Customer service level is consistently high, with an excellent reaction and response rate.

    Marina Denaro

    Why Work with Us?

    With a fully trained and skilled team of experts, our team looks after each client from the first quote to the end of the lease.

    Besides offering high end equipment, we also deliver exceptional service in smart financing on software and hardware, remote management and account management.

    Contact Global Document Solutions to get the perfect combination of efficiency and innovation in document printing.

    To buy a Kyocera printer, consult with our friendly agents today.

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    2 months ago
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    3 months ago
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    4 months ago
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    Kyocera Company History and Why It Matters in an Office
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