The research by Harvard University found that the nanomaterials used in toner powder are potentially dangerous, and that printers should be placed “in well-ventilated areas”.
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IP wars
In politics August is the silly season - everyone is away, and the media (The Recycler excepted) is scrabbling around for stories. Then out of the blue comes the news that Memjet is suing HP over their page-wide array technology. Lawyers will argue and judges will...
Memjet accuses HP of patent infringement
The company has filed the IP lawsuit against HP over alleged infringement of eight of its patents relating to printhead technology.
Epson launches F-Series SureColor range
The F6200 and F7200 have a maximum print speed of 634 square feet per hour, while the F9200 has a maximum print speed of 1,044 square feet per hour. The bulk ink system for the devices are 1.5 litres in size per colour for the F6200 and F7200, and three litres per colour for the F9200.
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Cartridge counterfeiters arrested in India
Two men were arrested for manufacturing fake toner cartridges. New Indian Express reported on the raid by Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials of a ‘godown’, or warehouse, in Old Madiwala in Bangalore, with fake toner power, cartridges, packing material and “other...
Australian city uses toner to pave roads
Sydney City Council is hoping to cut carbon emissions by using recycled materials in the asphalt mix it uses for road resurfacing. Business Insider reported on the initiative, which is part of an ambitious experiment in recycling. The city has already tested painting...
Canon Middle East expands MFP portfolio
They are: the imageRUNNER C1225; imageRUNNER C1225iF; imageRUNNER C1325iF and the imageRUNNER C1335iF, featuring ‘touch and swipe’ operation, 8.9 centimetre colour graphical display, with the Genuine Adobe PostScript 3TM support1 as standard.
Cartridge World opens office in One World Trade Centre
Master Franchisee Greg Carafello used to be based in the World Trade Centre before 9/11, and has now moved into the new building. Cartridge World announced that Carafello, Master Franchisee for the North American arm of Cartridge World, has become the “first 9/11...
Electronics Coalition responds to US EPEAT backdown
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition said the decision to drop the requirement was “extremely unfortunate”. Barbara Kyle, national coordinator of the group, told WhoWhatWhy: “Dropping a strong green electronic standard that has been supported by the government,...
US woman wins compensation from ink retailer
Phyllis King accidentally ordered cartridges twice, but struggled with getting a refund. AZ Family reported on Phyllis King’s struggle to get a refund from online retailer ClickInks.com for a duplicate order of printer cartridges. King, a retired resident of Sun City...