The OEM claims its results “demonstrate momentum” after emerging from bankruptcy. Kodak reported its 3Q2013 results, with its net loss down to $155 million (€115 million) from $312 million (€231 million) in 2012, with net income up to $1.99 billion (€1.47 billion),...
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Sharp releases two desktop machines in the USA
The MX-C520 and MX-C300W are “desktop colour document systems”. CIOL reported on the two new machines, due for release in mid-December, which Sharp says are “cost-effective models for small businesses and individual use”. The printers are said to have been “designed...
Wide range of remanufactured and new cartridges launched by Embatex
The remanufacturer has released remanufactured and new ink and toner cartridge for Epson, Canon and HP machines. The company’s releases for Epson include patent-free new inkjet cartridges for a wide range of the OEM’s machines. The first of these are cartridges for...
Western European hardcopy markets continue recovery
Year-on-year growth recorded for second consecutive quarter, with total market increasing 3.6 percent in 3Q13. According to IDC, the Western European hardcopy market is continuing to see signs of recovery, with a 3.6 percent in total market growth in 3Q13 resulting in...
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Brother releases new inkjet-based workgroup machine
The HL-S7000DN is said to be an alternative to laser printers for medium and large workgroups. The OEM’s new machine, which features print speeds of up to 100ppm in monochrome, also features Brother’s page-wide SmartArray print technology, a 600-sheet input count that...
Jobs cut at Xerox call centre
OEM lays-off 48 workers at its Dartmouth call centre. CBC News reported that Xerox Canada is to cut 48 jobs at its call centre in Dartmouth, with Xerox spokesman John Quinn explaining that the company’s plans for 2014 do not require “four dozen employees” to operate...
Green Project to provide worldwide security program
California-based cartridge manufacturer and supplier of remanufactured inkjet and toner cartridges joins with TruTag Technologies to implement “global brand protection”. Green Project, Inc. has announced that it will provide a worldwide security program to protect its...
Australian office supplies companies merge
Penfold by Office Choice and Toner Express join to form United Office Choice. Australia-based independent office supplies dealer Penfold by Office Choice has announced that has merged with Melbourne toner and ink cartridge supplier Toner Express, which reportedly has...
Aster launches patent-free drum gear for US market
The manufacturer has launched the gear in response to the GEO (General Exclusion Order) issued by Canon in the toner gear case. Aster stated that its newest toner cartridges contain GearTek, its patented gear technology for OPC drums “that eliminate the risk of...
IDC says MPS and MDS customers look for best service and technology
The analyst reports on the main things customers look for in MPS and MDS providers. IDC’s report, entitled IDC MPDS MarketScape Buyer Decision Patterns, found that with both MPS and MDS markets evolving, it’s becoming “critical” for providers to “understand and adapt...