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European ink manufacturers preparing for REACH legislation

The complex chemical mandate is forcing ink manufacturers to get onside early. Ink World Magazine reported that the REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) legislation has been a “topic of great interest in Europe and globally” recently, with...

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Westcoast adds Lexmark print range to portfolio

UK IT distributor will now offer Lexmark printers and MFDs. Channel Pro reports that Westcoast has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Lexmark’s range of printers and multifunctional devices (MFDs) as Lexmark extends its relationship with the company. Having...

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HP to cut 280 jobs in Dublin

The move comes after the OEM previously revealed plans for more jobs in Ireland. Independent.ie reported that the OEM is set to cut 280 jobs next March in Dublin, which would consist of 220 staff and 60 contractors. The staff currently work for the OEM under a...

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Canon announces issuance of General Exclusion Order

OEM releases statement as General Exclusion Order (GEO) against several aftermarket companies is issued. Canon Inc. has released a statement announcing the issuance of a GEO by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) relating to an 18-month patent infringement...

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Epson highlights lower energy usage at exhibition

OEM invites CeBIT visitors to generate energy required to print a page on its new low-energy inkjet printers by cycling. Epson has launched a new series of WorkForce business inkjet printers which it claims use up to 80 percent less energy to print than their laser...

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Environment high on agenda for SMBs

IDC whitepaper finds European SMBs see green printing as important. Dutch news website Baaz reports that an IDC whitepaper sponsored by OKI Systems, ‘SMB Buying Considerations for Smarter Business Printing’, which was written in October 2012, found that the...

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HP app checks ink levels and locates HP retailers

HP SureSupply app for Android means customers can check if they need new cartridges and find new cartridges using their mobile phone. In an article on Ghacks.net, it is reported that HP has launched a new version of an app for android devices which enables users to...

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Planet Green launches Spring Recycle Challenge

Recycler encourages businesses, individuals and organisations to recycle e-waste for chance to win cash prize. Virtual Strategy Magazine reports that Planet Green has launched a Spring Recycle Challenge for all organisations, individuals and business currently...

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Epson releases two new wide-format machines in Asia

The SureColor printers are aimed at the fashion printing industry.  The two new machines are roll-fed dye sublimation fabric printers, and are the 44-inch SureColor SC-F6070 and the 64-inch SureColor SC-F7070. Epson states that the machines form part of its “worldwide...

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