[Changing convenience store] "Famima" copy machine is the latest type for the first time in 9 years ... the long -awaited cashless stone | Business Insider JAPAN

Family Mart's copier will be switched to the new model from December 1st today.

You might think, "Isn't the copy machine almost evolved?"Certainly, the equipment has been renewed for the first time in nine years.In the meantime, as well as technical evolution, the business environment related to copier and printed matter has changed dramatically.

Famima explains that the latest model is "renewed for the next 10 years."How will the functions required for copy machines change as paperless and digitizing services?I would like to see the latest copier circumstances from the new machine.

A new multi -copy machine of Family Mart, which will be deployed nationwide after December 1.The operation panel has become larger to 15 inches.The angle can be changed so that it can be easily operated in a wheelchair, and a privacy filter is also installed to prevent the horizontal peeping prevention.

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The size of the screen increases the amount of menu information and improves operability

The biggest feature of the latest multi -copy machine is "enlarged screen".

A 10 -inch size that had been built into the copier itself has moved to the side of the device with a change machine or a photo printer.

The enlargement of the screen has improved visibility, making it easier to check the screen, such as print previews.In addition, the number of menu items displayed at once has increased, eliminating the need to switch the screen many times for the selection of items, and the operability has been improved.

This large display can also change the angle.For example, it is easier for wheelchair users to operate and confirm by setting up a screen.

LCD screen larger to 15 inches.Both visibility and operability are improved.An peep -seeing filter is also installed.

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A conventional copy machine before replacement.The liquid crystal was built in the copier itself.

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Many people say, "Recently, there have been more opportunities to print at convenience stores without using printers at home."So is myself.

As the paperlesses progress at home and in the office, most of the opportunities to print on paper are still "administrative -related documents" where paper -based exchanges are still strong.

In that case, the number of people who think that "sometimes needed printing to convenience stores is lower to running costs" is a major change in the market in the last 10 years.

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Changes in society also appear in the use data of copier

A service provided by the new multi -copy machine.Of these, the full new function is "seal print", and the function of the family is also transferred.

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FamilyMart's investigation has also changed social changes.

According to FamilyMart, prints using media such as USB memory have been slightly reduced, but online prints increased by about 20 % per year, photo prints increased by 30 to 40 % compared to 2020, and administrative services 150 to 170.It is said that % are growing.

Due to the effects of the corona, local governments such as city halls and ward offices have guided them to obtain copies of resident cards in convenience stores, but the frequency of use of convenience stores in terms of "printing on paper".It seems that it is definitely going up.

However, the biggest demand for copy machines lies in the normal "copy".Other print services are "not as good as copying, but is currently growing rapidly."

The new multi -copy machine has a variety of functions, but the most popular is the content service.Various popular contents such as idols and characters posters and bromide are available and can be printed.

This mechanism itself is operated by Sharp, which delivers the copy machine itself, but there is a content service called "Famima Print" unique to FamilyMart, and there is a large demand.With the new machine, the L or L2 version of the L2 version can be printed, and the printed content and photos can be sealed.

The most growing business in Family Mart's original is "Famima Print", which is printed in content.The amount of information that can be displayed on the menu at once is increasing due to the larger size.

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Such L version of L2 and L2 size stickers can be printed.

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To "Famiport abolition", the background

In stores where the installation of the new copy machine is completed, the family will be removed in the future.

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In terms of function, one of the biggest features of the new multi -copy machine is the integration of "Famiport".

Conventionally, stores have one copy machine and one family at a time (some stores, such as around the university, have multiple copies, are installed), and after functioning, one unit is integrated.Stores with integrated equipment will be removed in the future, which will be effective in use of empty space.

In the integration of the Famiport function, the new machine has newly installed a "QR code reader" and "magnetic card reader".

The QR code is necessary for the operation called "skip". For example, by obtaining and loading the QR code in advance to guide the Famiport to the target function, "payment bar is"."Code printing" is a mechanism for the minimum necessary operation.

For magnetic card readers, some functions, such as cashing services, have no built -in IC chips in physical cards, which are necessary for that.

Ask if the user is not crowded due to the consolidation of the terminal.In Famima, in light of the fact that there are many smartphone users now, "We ask for provider companies that provide content services to issue QR code for guidance, and it takes as long as possible to operate.He said that he was devising so that he could not do anything. "

Operation unit.The features are that up to 4 bills of bills can be introduced, and that a magnetic striped reader on the left side has been installed in anticipation of the transfer of the family.

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"Cashless" function for the future

At present, only "cash" is displayed by payment method, but at the development stage, multiple payment methods can be selected here.

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A new multi -copy machine of FamilyMart, whose various functions are integrated into one unit.One of the worrisome points was "non -cashless compatible".In other words, even in 2021, it is necessary to bring the printed barcode (JAN code) to the cash register by bringing the printed barcode (JAN code).

Why do you continue "cash register" even though you have a QR code reading function?

As a Famima, we are developing equipment to support cashless, and IC card readers on the operation panel have not only My Number Cards and Sumiki Cards, but also to FeliCa and non -contact credit cards.It is said that it is possible to respond.

At the moment, only "cash" is displayed in the payment method item, and the amount of input is up to 4 bills for 1000 yen banknotes.