169,452 defective inkjet printers spanning 16 different printer models to be recalled in the Chinese mainland by OEM. Global Times reports that Epson China Co. is to recall thousands of defective inkjet printers in China this week, with the action being predominantly...
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Australian government accused of twisting cartridge tender rules
A cartridge supplier questioned the country’s tender process for cartridges, claiming rules were changed after the process won by Staples and Office Max, who offered remanufactured cartridges despite the agreement being for new cartridges.
Xerox finally fixes scanning error
The OEM has released a software patch for the issue, which transposes similar characters. Computer World reported that the fix, a software patch for the error, is designed for users of Xerox’s ConnectKey printers as well as the WorkCentre 75 and 57 ranges and the...
Sharp releases “cutting-edge” MFPs in UK
The machines, set for launch in September, feature “compact design” and “affordable quality”. Hexus reported on the OEM’s launch of the two devices, the MX-C300W and MX-C250F, which are four-in-one MFPs that offer “superior speed” and “office-friendly features in a...
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HP wins Navy contract worth $3.45 billion
The OEM will supply a “broad range” of IT support to the US Navy through the deal. HP revealed that the contract forms part of the Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN), a unified system of contracts for IT provision that includes other companies such as...
Counterfeit cartridges “damaging trust” between Saudi businesses and suppliers
An HP survey in the country found that 17 percent of companies have been offered or purchased counterfeit printer cartridges. Arab News reported on the survey, which outlined that the prevalence and spread of counterfeit consumables has had a “damaging effect”...
Static Control opens new training centre in India
The company has opened the new centre in New Delhi. Static Control has announced the opening of a new training centre in New Delhi India, which it claims will be the “aftermarket industry’s premier Indian training centre”. The facility, which measure 1,500 square...
Croatia joins the European Union
The country has become the 28th member state of the European Union after a decade’s wait. The BBC reported on Croatia’s accession to the EU, which took place at midnight, with crowds celebrating the event in the capital city of Zagreb. President Ivo Josipovic...
USITC issues General Exclusion Order in Canon case
The order was issued on 28 June against companies stated to have infringed Canon’s toner gear patents in the USA, with the case reaching its conclusion after 18 months.
Ricoh India set to raise prices up to eight percent
The OEM’s Indian subsidiary has been forced to raise prices due to the depreciation of the rupee. Business Wire India reports that Ricoh India has been forced to make the price rises, which will be from five to eight percent, in the Office Products & Services...