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UTec launches compatible laser cartridges for Brother machines

The distributor’s new cartridges feature “supreme printout quality”. The new cartridges, designed for the Brother TN-210, TN-310 and TN-221, feature an Image Developing System, which consists of a metal blade and “fishing hook structure” that “can ensure even toner...

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Armor launches new alternative inkjet cartridges

The new cartridges are designed for use in Canon and Epson machines. Armor’s first new release is an alternative for Canon’s PGi550XL and CLi551XL inkjet cartridges, which it states “demonstrates its ingenuity and expertise” as it “complies with the OEM patents”. The...

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Jadi recruiting management staff in Malaysia

The Kuala Lumpur-based toner manufacturer is looking for R&D and Sales Managers. The two job adverts, on JobStreet, which can be viewed here and here, are for a Research and Development Manager and Sales Manager respectively, and follow the company’s advertisement...

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OKI Systems UK appoints new Managing Director

Takaaki (Hagi) Hagiwara announced as OEM’s new Managing Director and Regional Vice President for the western European region. OKI Systems stated that Hagiwara’s new role will see him lead the UK office as well as having overall responsibility for operations in...

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Sharp and HP may enter copier manufacturing partnership

Sharp is rumoured to possibly get an OEM deal with HP to make copier machines. Chicago Tribune reported on the rumours from “a source familiar with the matter”, which outlined that Sharp “may get” an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) deal to manufacture copier...

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Epson releases Google-linked device and new wide-format machines

The OEM’s two new launches are released in the USA and Philippines respectively. Consumer Electronics Net reported first on the US release of the Epson Expression Premium XP-610, a “small-in-one” inkjet machine that can wirelessly connect to Google Chromebook laptops...

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Further typhoon relief aid donated by OEMs

Fuji Xerox pledges ¥10 million to help relief efforts in the Philippines, as Epson provides additional aid to the cause. Asia One reported that Fuji Xerox and its affiliates are to donate ¥10 million ($99,000/€74,000) towards relief efforts in the Philippines...

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Comment ~ Issue 252 (21 November 2013)

Ed Swartz I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Ed Swartz. Ed was driven to succeed; he was driven by his ideas, by his passion for a vision of our industry that few could envisage. I think this drive and passion for this industry was founded in his early...

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