The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) studied 200 printers from 20 OEMs, finding that only OKI and Samsung devices did not print yellow dots on every page to register the device’s serial number and add a timestamp.
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IR Italiana Riprografia updates range of Ricoh products
The company has launched compatible toner and drum units for Ricoh machines, including a toner for use in the Aficio MP C2003 and 2503, and drum units for CMY cartridges in a range of the MP devices.
Dell wins award for circular economy
The OEM has been given the 2015 Catalyst Award for its efforts to close the manufacturing loop by using 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic in some of its components. Dell was presented with the award during the Emerging Green Conference, an international...
Former HP director joins Armor
Gerwald Van der Gijp has joined the remanufacturer as Business Unit Director for Armor Office Printing Corporate, which is dedicated to laser and inkjet printer cartridges for businesses.
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Three arrested over infringing cartridges in Spain
72,100 ink cartridges have also been seized in 11 industrial units in Toledo, as part of the Guardia Civil’s ‘Fake’ operation. The detainees are two men and one woman, aged between 36 and 37 and of Chinese origin, Europa Press reported. They have been arrested on...
Uninet launches new toners and components
The company has launched toners and components, including end-cap conversion kits and a multipurpose toner formula, for remanufacturing HP, Brother and Xerox cartridges across its X Generation and Absolute Black brands.
Van Klaveren and Eeko move premises
The cartridge collector and its collection brand are moving on 24 July due to growth. The company, based in the Netherlands, and its collection brand Eeko, are relocating on 24 July to a new location at Slongenstraat 8, Deventer, with operations resuming at the new...
Xerox launches new WorkCentre printer in Africa
The A4 WorkCentre 3225 is said to “give small businesses a competitive edge in today’s enterprise market”, and has “features to support individual or small business printing needs”, including print speeds of up to 28ppm and first page print in 8.5 seconds.
UKCRA responds to EU circular economy consultation
The UK association “welcomes the opportunity” to respond to the public consultation on the EU’s circular economy plans.
LMI reports on Colour Challenge
The remanufacturer’s test to “tell the difference between OEM colour toner” and its own technology has concluded, with over 500 dealers taking part. The test, which was announced and launched in May, concluded on 30 June, and was aimed at dealers, who could visit the...