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...
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...
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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UKCRA Meeting
The next meeting of UKCRA wil ltake place at the Novotel Coventry on the 5th December 2013 at 14.00 followed by drinks and Christmas Dinner in the evening. Please click here to book the meeting. There is a cost of £18.00 for the dinner in the evening. PS The hotel has...
Cartridge World UK franchise introduces “unlimited ink” service
East Lancashire store to offer consumer printing service to reduce home printing costs. Darren Turner, Owner of the East Lancashire Cartridge World franchise, explained that “the price of buying an actual printer has come down drastically over the last few years” but...
Anti-fraud laser technology developed
Lasers can be printed onto variety of surfaces using an inkjet printer to help detect fraudulent products. HNGN reported on the new anti-fraud technique developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, involving the printing of “liquid-crystal lasers” onto...
Canon and Ricoh warn of potential security threats
Network-connected copiers could be vulnerable to security leaks if incorrectly set up, OEMs warn. The Japan Times reported that the Japanese government’s National Information Security Center is planning to examine Canon and Ricoh network-connected copiers that have...
Uninet releases range of toners and components for aftermarket
The new products released by the distributor are for HP, Lexmark and Ricoh cartridges. The first HP release is under Uninet’s X Generation product range, and is black multipurpose toner formula for use in HP’s P4014, 4015, 4515, M4555, M603, 602 and 601 monochrome...
Static Control reports on European anti-clone conference
The largest manufacturer of aftermarket imaging systems and components sponsored the R3 conference in Prague late last month. The event in Prague focused on clones, taking place on 21 and 22 October at the Top Hotel in the Czech city, and saw presentations given by...