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HP launches contest to celebrate 200 millionth LaserJet shipment

“200 Million and Counting” sweepstakes will see customers win a special edition LaserJet printer. PCR reported that HP is celebrating the shipment of its 200 millionth LaserJet printer by launching a customer contest, with the “200 Million and Counting” sweepstakes...

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Totalpost celebrated for overseas growth

The franking cartridge remanufacturer and manufacturer was rewarded at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.  The awards ceremony, hosted by the manufacturing organisation, recognised the company with a runner-up position in the Outstanding Export category for the...

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HP releases new version of consumables app

The third version of the SureSupply app allows mobile users to search for replacement cartridges.  IT Business reported on the release of the newest version of the application, which is free for mobile users and allows them to search for and order new consumables “on...

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Turbon reports ninth month of double-digit decline

German remanufacturer blames price competition for continued fall in sales. OPI reported that aftermarket consumables manufacturer Turbon has recorded double-digit decline for the first nine months of 2013 – a 12.4 percent drop year-on-year, with the company...

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ECi forms MPS alliance with tablet software provider

The deal with Office Document Consulting will allow staff to demonstrate and sell MPS in the field. IT solutions company ECi, which owns MPS provider FMAudit, has signed a “strategic” MPS alliance with MPS tablet software company Office Document Consulting (ODC),...

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Server upgrade successful

The upgrade has not affected The Recycler, UKCRA and ETIRA websites. The server upgrade took place from 10pm GMT on 30 October until 6am GMT this morning, and readers and visitors to The Recycler, UKCRA and ETIRA websites were warned that they may experience...

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IT firms put printer insurance before employee protection

Research reveals that firms are more likely to take out insurance on printers and other replaceable assets than provide benefits packages and protection for employees. Computer World UK reports on the findings of research commissioned by income protection specialist...

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Samsung launches new printers in South African market

The mono laser ProXpress M4020 and MFP ProXpress M4070 are aimed at SMEs.  ITWeb reported on the new machines, which Samsung SA stated will “drive productivity for SMEs, offering cost-effective printing while placing high value on infrastructure efficiency”. The two...

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Armor to attend two international events in November

The company is attending shows in the UK and Italy to “engage with large end-users”.  Armor has announced it will be attending two “major international venues” in November in Europe, with the aim to promote its “back-selling programme and to engage with large...

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Business operator targeted by toner scammers

Ecol Laser Services’ Bryan Hnatiw prevented business from being scammed by toner thieves just in time. Canadian businessman Bryan Hnatiw, who runs Ecol Laser Services in Saskatoon, described how he stopped a toner order worth CAN$20,000 (US$19,133/€13,909) from being...

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