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Brother releases LED and Cold Process Technology printers

Cold Process Technology corporate printer prints 6,000 pages an hour, while high-speed colour LED printer range designed for office flexibility. Brother has announced the launch of a new corporate printer, the HL-S7000DN, which uses Cold Process Technology to reduce...

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US cartridge company helps community charity

Platinum International Products and Services LLC helps contribute 90,000 meals per month to mission and community shelters through purchase of toner cartridges. Maui Weekly reports that California-based Platinum International Products and Services, which sells...

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E-waste provides job “lifeline” in Africa

Article argues the influx of used electronics in Africa can create much-needed job opportunities. Biztech Africa reports that while the importation of e-waste to developing nations is often seen as an “ill-conceived” idea due to the health and environmental hazards it...

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Comment ~ Issue 249 (2 September 2013)

What price an ink cartridge? When I first read the story about a shopper paying almost double for an HP inkjet cartridge, I immediately got on my high horse, and was going to castigate the store. But then I had a cup of tea and reflected on the matter, and decided to...

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Samsung launches mono printer with separate toner system

The SL-M2675F said to be ideal for small businesses and to reduce Total Cost of Ownership. AMEinfo.com reports that Samsung has released its first mono printer featuring a separate toner system in the Middle East, with the printer described as being designed to offer...

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Apex opens branch in EMEA region

Chinese chip manufacturer’s new site in The Netherlands will serve the European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) region. Apex has announced the opening of its new EMEA branch in Wijchen, The Netherlands, which it says will function as a warehouse, logistics and...

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Samsung to move into printing market

Electronics manufacturer will focus on printing industry to increase revenue to $400 billion by 2020. Yahoo! Finance reports that Samsung Electronics is planning to move towards the printing industry, despite it traditionally focusing on the manufacture of smartphones...

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Brother to target India’s mono laser printer market

OEM aims to capture 25 percent of market by 2017 with new channel policy and improved logistics. The Hindu Business Line reports that Brother is planning to focus on India’s mono laser printer market over the next few years, with a target of achieving a 25 percent...

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Kyocera launches £1 million Manchester branch

OEM celebrates 25th anniversary with opening of northern UK headquarters. Manchester Evening News reports on the opening of Kyocera’s new branch in Manchester after the company invested £1 million ($1.49 million/€1.16 million) in the site, marking 25 years of...

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