The Lexmark survey, which questioned office workers across Europe, found “knowledge to be very low” regarding laser printer supplies, noting that “common beliefs and misconceptions” were widely held by those surveyed, including those thinking they would have to pay to recycle cartridges.
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Canon introduces new imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFPs
Two series of MFPs launched for light production and high-volume offices. Industry Analysts reports on the release of Canon’s new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9200 PRO series of MFPs, designed for light production and central reprographics departments (CRD); and the...
Lexmark R&D investment lowest in eight years
OEM’s first quarter spending on research and development declines 15.6 percent year-on-year. Kentucky.com reports that Lexmark’s spending on R&D in the first quarter of 2013 was the lowest amount in over eight years at $81.6 million (€62 million), compared to...
Kodak announces post-bankruptcy plans
OEM to sell film and printing businesses and focus on selling printing equipment and services. BBC News reports that Kodak is expecting to exit bankruptcy by July or later, emerging as a “commercial imaging firm”, with the company securing a deal at the end of April...
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Warehouse fire leads to chemical spill of printer ink
Fire at warehouse in India storing printer cartridges and ink leads to potentially harmful chemicals flowing into nearby river. Times of India reports that a “mysterious blaze” at a warehouse which purportedly stocked “chemicals, ink cartridges, solvents, cosmetics,...
Global IT spending estimated to reach $3.7 trillion
Gartner raises IT spending estimates, indicating 4.2 percent growth over 2012 figures. Economic Times reports that worldwide IT spending has been predicted to see a bigger increase in growth in 2013 than previously estimated, according to technology research firm...
Canon Emirates appointed MPS provider for communications company in Middle East
Canon Middle East subsidiary signs five year contract with major advertising and marketing agency network to provide printing solutions. Arab News reports that Middle East Communications Network (MCN), one which is described as “one of the largest advertising and...
Lexmark acquires healthcare software company
OEM announces $45 million acquisition of Minneapolis-based Acuo Technologies. Kentucky.com reports that Lexmark has acquired healthcare software company Acuo Technologies for $45 million (€34 million) in the OEM’s sixth technology acquisition since mid-2010. Acuo...
Messe Frankfurt achieves highest ever sales
Trade show event organiser sees increase in sales both in Frankfurt and outside of Germany. Messe Frankfurt, the event organiser behind the Remanexpo aftermarket trade shows, has announced that it achieved its highest ever level of sales during 2012 with a new record...
Ninestar employees attend self-improvement conference
“Innovation and high efficiency for the bright future” conference aims to enhance staff performance.