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US teacher smashes printer

A teacher was accused of destroying a printer in a school using a hammer. Bismarck Tribune reported that 37-year-old Lukas Kostelecky was arrested and charged with destroying school property in New Town, North Dakota. Police were called to the school, and were told...

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Patent ‘troll’ update says industry “is winning”

The latest white paper from Harvey Levenson outlines that the patent ‘troll’s are “on the run”. Levenson, Professor Emeritus and former Department Head of Graphic Communication at Cal Poly State University in California, has previously written articles about the...

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ECi updates e-automate software

The MPS and software provider has updated its enterprise resource planning (ERP) offering. In a press release, the company stated that version 17.1 of the e-automate software includes “new customer management solutions [that] allow for improved sales and contact...

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‘Fake news’ about printers’ demise “dangerous”

An article from a technology advisory firm stated that “the demise of PCs and printers is effectively no longer true”. Rob Enderle, President and Principal Analyst of technology advisory firm Enderle Group, wrote a piece for IT Business Edge in which he outlined that...

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Toys R Us reveals 3D printers for Christmas

XYZPrinting released its Da Vinci Mini Maker 3D printer at the UK toy store in time for Christmas. 3D Printing Industry reported that the 3D printer uses non-toxic PLA, and the makers say that it has “educational potential” that is “limitless”. The printer comes with...

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HP Inc makes Indian TV advertisement

The advert, entitled ‘Mr Butterfingers’, shows how even a clumsy person can use HP Inc’s Deskjet ink refills without spilling a drop. DNA India reported that the advert portrays the story of Giridhar, who has been clumsy from a small child and shows his journey to...

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Dutch IT awards see OEMs nominated

Dutch IT Channel announced its nominees for Printing Innovator of the Year. In a press release, Dutch IT channel announced that Epson, HP Inc, OKI, Ricoh and Xerox have been nominated in the category, and that the winner will be revealed on 19 January in Hilversum at...

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Dot-matrix printers finally replaced

Printers from the 1970s have finally been replaced in GP surgeries in the Republic of Ireland. Digital Health reported that Irish GPs will be able to print e-prescriptions before Christmas with new laser printers. Richard Corbridge, CEO of e-health Ireland said that...

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OCP reports Christmas closing dates

The ink manufacturer will be closed for a few days between Christmas and New Year. In an email to customers, the company stated that “we want to inform you about our opening hours and dispatch details between Christmas and New Year’s Day”, as “due to the holidays and...

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