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Windows 7 argued to be superior to Windows 8

ConsumerReports looks at pros and cons of upgrading operating system and concludes it may be best not to. An article on ConsumerReports.org compares Windows 7 to the new Windows 8 operating system and suggests that unless using a touchscreen device, it may be better...

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Epson reveals smaller size of new inkjet printers

The OEM has reported that its consumer inkjet models are on average 40 percent smaller than models released last year. Epson notes that consumer inkjet printers are “undeniably convenient in almost all but one way: they have been too large to fit comfortably in homes...

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Fuji Xerox launches new wide-format printer

OEM announces release of 42” inkjet printer, supporting a wide range of applications and media types. A new wide-format printer has been launched by Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., designed to meet the needs of a number of sectors including design, advertising,...

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Lico-Tec GmbH celebrates 10th anniversary

Germany-based company will celebrate its tenth year as a remanufacturer of ink and toner cartridges. Lico-Tec GmbH will be celebrating its tenth year in the industry in 2013, with Managing Director and founder Markus Lehner detailing how the company has evolved over...

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Clover launches Evolve Recycling

The remanufacturer has set up the recycling programme to pay businesses for empty inkjet and toner cartridges, as well as a host of other electronics, and states that the launch is “an example of our continued commitment to the environment”.

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ARMOR announces patent-compliant compatible chip

Sparky II touted as “the only compatible chip fully compliant with Canon’s recent intellectual property rights situation”. ARMOR Office Printing has partnered with Japan-based ST Sangyo to develop its latest answer to Canon’s patent portfolio; the Sparky II chip...

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HP suffering increases due to lack of printing

The OEM’s well-publicised struggles over the past year have been amplified by the shrinking printer market, according to Phys.org. The site states that the company, which has recently reported poor Q4 2012 results amid a court case against acquisition Autonomy, still...

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Toshiba unveils erasable ink MFP

MFP that can erase images and texts will be available in Japan from February 2013. Visions & Trends has reported on the forthcoming release of Toshiba’s first MFP that can erase printed images and text, due for release in Japan from February 2013 with a worldwide...

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New toners available from Faroudja

The toner manufacturer and components supplier has released toners for Xerox, Canon and HP machines. The company has released colour toner in bags for Xerox’s WorkCentre 7425 in 10 kilogram (22 pound) bags for black, cyan, yellow and magenta. The bags can be purchased...

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MSE launches HP toner cartridges

The company has launched replacements for the CF280A and 280X toner cartridges. The cartridges are designed for use in the M401 series of printers from HP, which replaced the P2035 and P2055 family of devices, and the two models come under the company’s “Intelligently...

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