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Ricoh announces new CEO

The announcement was made during a board meeting, with Yoshinori Yamashita the new President, Representative Director and CEO. Ricoh said in a press release that Yamashita had been approved as the new President, Representative Director and CEO at a board meeting held...

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US man caught with $15,000 in counterfeit notes

Hollis Nikia Bullard has been charged with printing $100 (€93) bills worth $15,000 (€13,975), and a Canon colour printer was found at his home. AL reported that the 22-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama was arrested at his home in January, and has now been charged with...

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RIS launches in Romania

The company has launched its refilling machines in Romania. David Lenny, CEO of RIS (Retail Inkjet Solutions), said on LinkedIn that “RIS is launching into our seventh country, Romania!”, in the “Metro Cash & Carry” stores, with its InkCenters “prepped for...

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Inkjet cartridges stolen from supermarket

Cartridges worth £1,200were stolen from a Carlisle ASDA supermarket. ITV reported that police are looking for two men who may be connected to the theft of ink cartridges worth £1,200 ($1,519/€1,416) from a supermarket in Carlisle, UK. CCTV footage has been released by...

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Canon launches four new PIXMA devices

The OEM’s new printers feature “an emphasis on connectivity and creativity”, as well as a range of shared functions. with the devices including the “entry-level” PIXMA TS5050, the “mid-range” TS6050, the TS8050 and the “top-of-the-range” TS9050.

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Brother wins awards for printers

The OEM won Buyers Laboratory (BLI) awards for its printers, MFPs and scanners. ITWeb reported on the awards from BLI, which is said to be the “leading provider of intelligence on the document imaging and software solutions industry”, with Brother winning five ‘Summer...

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Time cost of slow tech revealed

SA report by Sharp found that staff are spending their “entire annual leaves” waiting for slow technology. IT Pro Portal reported on the Sharp analysis, which found that UK workers “spend less time on annual leave than they do sitting idly, waiting for a tool” to...

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HP Inc on 3D printing and the market

The OEM hosted a tour of its headquarters in Barcelona, and showcased its MultiJet Fusion device, as well as plans for the technology. TCT Magazine reported on the Multi Jet Fusion device, set to be launched this year and built on HP Inc’s thermal inkjet technology,...

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General Electric focuses on 3D printing

The US conglomerate purchased two European companies for $1.4 billion (€1.2 billion). Ars Technica reported on the acquisitions, which saw General Electric (GE) buy Swedish-based Arcam AB and German company SLM Solutions Group, having spent $1.5 billion (€1.3 billion)...

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US supplies store celebrates anniversary

Local Print Solutions has celebrated 10 years in business, and was previously a Rapid Refill franchise. Your Houston News reported on the store in Kingwood, Texas, which has evolved “from a business just focused on ink and toner cartridges to a full-on printing...

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