The OEM has appointed Kayell Australia as its authorised dealer for the replaceable ink pack machines. Wide-Format Online reported on the announcement, which will see the imaging and print services specialists in Australia distribute and sell the RIPS (replaceable ink...
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Explosion control system extended to cartridges
The R-IQR comprises an explosion panel, bursting sensor and quench module, which work to quench and retain any flames and burning material, “preventing their release into the surroundings”, while acting as a “vacuum beaker” and allowing cool air to enter in and create equilibrium, in turn saving “on adopting other expensive solutions”.
Fare ye well my good friend
Some of you might know that I am not technically gifted when it comes to the dark arts of ink refilling. On more than one occasion, the then-Mrs. C would get upset with ink on the walls, ink on the carpet, ink on the dining table, and ink in the dishwasher. I am not...
Western European HCP market sees “disappointing” quarter
IDC research showed that the market fell by 2.6 percent in shipments, with negative performances from both inkjet and laser.
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Focus on Europe programme now live
The programme for the two-day event in Rome, Italy, on 4 and 5 June includes speakers from Clover, IDC and the Italian government on topics including market data, buying and selling businesses and procurement.
Xerox reports on consumables thefts
The OEM has revealed a number of recent investigations concerning “stolen supplies and equipment”. In a press release, Xerox stated that the recent investigations it has undertaken “uncovered stolen supplies and equipment on the black market”, with “serious legal...
UN concerned about growing e-waste “tsunami”
Global e-waste is expected to reach 50 million tonnes by 2017, and India is said to be a “major destination for European waste". Blue and Green Tomorrow and The Hindu reported on the effects of e-waste, with the UN expressing “grave concerns” about the increase in...
New 3D printer filament made from recycled plastics
Refil’s filament is called Refilament, and consists of plastic from car dashboards and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles, which are “thoroughly cleaned and shredded into plastic flakes” before being “filtered to remove all contaminents”.
Lexmark launches new document solution
The Perceptive Checklist Capture technology “enables users to capture content with the device at hand” – whether it be a mobile device or MFP – to “get the job done in the moment”, allowing workers to remove manual steps.
UK cloud printing and management use “soars”
Research from MPS software company Annodata reported on UK research that “shows increased take-up” of cloud print solutions. The study from the Cloud Industry Forum revealed that the proportion of UK-based organisations using cloud services for “print and file...