RUSSIA:
The Russian company Teko starts distributing the following Katun's products in Russia:
• TC-CAN-IR3570-KAT - Toner cartroidge Canon iR3530/3570/4570 typeCEXV12 (Katun) 1219g/tube PN15031787
• DRUM-SHA-AR163-KAT - Drum Sharp AR163/205/5015/5316 (Katun) PN45031947
• DCB-TOS-ES230L-KAT - Cleaner Blade Toshiba e-Studio 163/203/230L/232 typeBL2320D (Katun) PN43028558
Source: www.teko.ru
The Moscow-based company Salute announce the "beer" promotion for its products. Any distributer or reseller of the company, who buys 500 compatible Salute ink cartridges from July 1 to August 31, 2007, receives 5 liters of beer as bonus.
Source: www.salute-ink.ru
The Russian company OPS (Office Print Service) became Xerox authorised reseller for office printing devices.
Source: www.kopi.ru
UKRAINE:
WWM released compatible inks to replace Epson UltraChrome K3 (supposed for wide scale printing). The ink goes under the number of E56.
Source: www.wwm.com.ua
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
HP Resolves Ink Cartridge Patent Infringement Dispute
HP today announced that it has resolved a patent infringement lawsuit against German-based InkTec GmbH Zentrale and PCE Group regarding inks used in the refilling of certain HP inkjet cartridges.
The settlement also included resolution with Korea-based InkTec Ltd., the manufacturer and distributor of the infringing products.
As part of the settlement, both InkTec entities and the PCE Group acknowledged the validity of the HP patents in suit and admitted to infringement. In addition, they agreed to pay HP an undisclosed sum, to stop selling infringing inks in Germany and other countries where such patents are held, and to withdraw infringing products from the market in those countries.
In October 2006, HP filed suit against InkTec GmbH Zentrale and the PCE Group in the District Court of Düsseldorf, Germany, after HP discovered that certain ink refill kits sold under the InkTec brand and distributed by InkTec and PCE Group contained infringing ink. HP asserted two patents relating to ink formulations and specifically accused InkTec refill kits used for refilling certain HP inkjet printer cartridges.
"HP will continue to invest in technology that benefits customers and to vigorously protect this investment," said Michael Hoffmann, senior vice president, Supplies, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. "We're pleased to have resolved this matter quickly without extensive litigation and will continue to monitor InkTec and others for possible patent infringement as part of our ongoing worldwide testing and enforcement efforts."
Source: www.hp.com
The settlement also included resolution with Korea-based InkTec Ltd., the manufacturer and distributor of the infringing products.
As part of the settlement, both InkTec entities and the PCE Group acknowledged the validity of the HP patents in suit and admitted to infringement. In addition, they agreed to pay HP an undisclosed sum, to stop selling infringing inks in Germany and other countries where such patents are held, and to withdraw infringing products from the market in those countries.
In October 2006, HP filed suit against InkTec GmbH Zentrale and the PCE Group in the District Court of Düsseldorf, Germany, after HP discovered that certain ink refill kits sold under the InkTec brand and distributed by InkTec and PCE Group contained infringing ink. HP asserted two patents relating to ink formulations and specifically accused InkTec refill kits used for refilling certain HP inkjet printer cartridges.
"HP will continue to invest in technology that benefits customers and to vigorously protect this investment," said Michael Hoffmann, senior vice president, Supplies, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. "We're pleased to have resolved this matter quickly without extensive litigation and will continue to monitor InkTec and others for possible patent infringement as part of our ongoing worldwide testing and enforcement efforts."
Source: www.hp.com
Xerox Phaser 3200MFP
Xerox's resellers and distributors started offering the new Phaser 3200MFP in Russia and CIS from July 2007.
The Phaser 3200MFP targets home users with high-end needs. The device can be also used by small work groups. The multifunctional product has the following characteristics:
Printer:
Print speed — 24 ppm (А4);
First page out time — under 10 sec;
Processor - 300 MHz;
Memory — 64Mb;
Copier:
Copying speed — 24 ppm (A4);
Scanner:
TWAIN, WAI compatible color scanner;
Fax:
Receive/print — 3 sec per page.
Source: www.xerox.ru
The Phaser 3200MFP targets home users with high-end needs. The device can be also used by small work groups. The multifunctional product has the following characteristics:
Printer:
Print speed — 24 ppm (А4);
First page out time — under 10 sec;
Processor - 300 MHz;
Memory — 64Mb;
Copier:
Copying speed — 24 ppm (A4);
Scanner:
TWAIN, WAI compatible color scanner;
Fax:
Receive/print — 3 sec per page.
Source: www.xerox.ru
Canon stimulates sales of its photo printers SELPHY in Russia
To stimulate sales of its new photo printers SELPHY, Canon (Canon Nort-East Oy) started a competition for buyers of Canon photo printers in July and August, 2007.
The rules are as follows:
>> to buy a SELPHY photo printer in July and August;
>> to get registered at the web site: www.competition.canon.ru;
>> to present the numbers of the warranty document for the product;
>> to comment or give an original name for the above picture (each month the picture is changed)
The prize is USD 500.
Source: www.competition.canon.ru
The rules are as follows:
>> to buy a SELPHY photo printer in July and August;
>> to get registered at the web site: www.competition.canon.ru;
>> to present the numbers of the warranty document for the product;
>> to comment or give an original name for the above picture (each month the picture is changed)
The prize is USD 500.
Source: www.competition.canon.ru
Canon installed the biggest outdoor ad in Moscow.
Canon installed one of the biggest outdoor ads in the world. This ad was installed in Moscow, at Street Kalujskaia 1. The height of the letters is from 11.55 m to 9.27 m and the whole length of the construction is 55.3 m.
People from Canon Europe expect this ad to be seen by over 6 million people per month.
This is not the first large outdoor ad campaing of the company in the Russian market.
Canon is also one of the primary sponsors of the Russian football premier league from 2006. Canon's logos are placed in 16 Russian stadiums and the authorities of the company say the logo placed in the stadiums are seen by 38 million people per year.
These actions tell again about the increasing interest of Canon to become the leading brand in Russia.
The vice president of Canon Europe, Akio Ito, proves it by saying the company is interested very much in the Russian market and has a lot of plans for it.
In 2006 the overall growth of sales of Canon branded products in Russia increased by 27,2% as compared with 2005. Quite a large portion of the sold Canon products belongs to printing devices.
Source: www.canon.ru
People from Canon Europe expect this ad to be seen by over 6 million people per month.
This is not the first large outdoor ad campaing of the company in the Russian market.
Canon is also one of the primary sponsors of the Russian football premier league from 2006. Canon's logos are placed in 16 Russian stadiums and the authorities of the company say the logo placed in the stadiums are seen by 38 million people per year.
These actions tell again about the increasing interest of Canon to become the leading brand in Russia.
The vice president of Canon Europe, Akio Ito, proves it by saying the company is interested very much in the Russian market and has a lot of plans for it.
In 2006 the overall growth of sales of Canon branded products in Russia increased by 27,2% as compared with 2005. Quite a large portion of the sold Canon products belongs to printing devices.
Source: www.canon.ru
Monday, July 23, 2007
Stylus D92 from Epson
Epson announced it launched a new color inkjet printer for home users. The new Stylus D92 is a low-end product meant for home users willing to print photos (up to A4) at home. The new device works on 4 cartridges filled with Epson DURABrite Ultra inks.
The printer uses Epson Micro Piezo technology and is supplied with Epson PhotoEnhance function to automatically correct image defects. The printer makes 25 prints per minute in b/w mode and up to 13 pages in color mode. The max resolution is 5760 x 1440 dpi.
The printer is in sale in the CIS from July, 2007.
Source: www.epson.ru
The printer uses Epson Micro Piezo technology and is supplied with Epson PhotoEnhance function to automatically correct image defects. The printer makes 25 prints per minute in b/w mode and up to 13 pages in color mode. The max resolution is 5760 x 1440 dpi.
The printer is in sale in the CIS from July, 2007.
Source: www.epson.ru
Friday, July 20, 2007
Pelikan releases new HP2600 toner
Pelikan Hardcopy has launched the aftermarket HP 2600 toner with success! The main problem on HP 2600 was background. This toner is very sensitive and difficult to manufacture and also to recycle. Pelikan's toner is as good as the OEM toner.
Pelikan also offers "Brillianza" ink. There is a complete new technology behind this Brillianza ink, which it fit's very well into the market needs of our customers. This ink is for use in in HP 17 / 23 / 41 / 57 / 57+ / 78 / 78+ / 343 / 344 cartridges.
www.pelikan-industry.com
Pelikan also offers "Brillianza" ink. There is a complete new technology behind this Brillianza ink, which it fit's very well into the market needs of our customers. This ink is for use in in HP 17 / 23 / 41 / 57 / 57+ / 78 / 78+ / 343 / 344 cartridges.
www.pelikan-industry.com
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Kyocera holds a meeting for its distributors
On June 18-21, 2007, Kyocera held a conference for its distributors. The meeting was organized in Kyoto, Japan. Kyocera distributors from Russia and Ukraine were also present at the conference.
During the conference the top management of Kyocera Mita informed they were satisfied by the results of Kyocera Mita Europe. Over 48% of all Kyocera printing products distributed in the world were sold in Europe in 2006.
The management of the company has also informed about its plan to build a new factory for manufacturing color toner for Kyocera printers and MFPs. Kyocera will also build a 30-storied R&D center for its own needs. The R&D center will be built in Japan.
Source: Veta - Kyocera distributor in Ukraine
During the conference the top management of Kyocera Mita informed they were satisfied by the results of Kyocera Mita Europe. Over 48% of all Kyocera printing products distributed in the world were sold in Europe in 2006.
The management of the company has also informed about its plan to build a new factory for manufacturing color toner for Kyocera printers and MFPs. Kyocera will also build a 30-storied R&D center for its own needs. The R&D center will be built in Japan.
Source: Veta - Kyocera distributor in Ukraine
New Colotech+ paper from Xerox
Xerox Russia announced the expansion of the streamline of Colotech+ paper for digital color printing sold in the Russian Federation and CIS countries.
The structure (increased g and new position of fibres) of the new paper helps preserve the printed text and images for a longer period.
www.xerox.ru
The structure (increased g and new position of fibres) of the new paper helps preserve the printed text and images for a longer period.
www.xerox.ru
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Xerox, HP and Samsung to receive Buyers Lab's awards
Kicking off its prestigious Spring 2007 “Pick” awards, Buyers Lab announced that HP, Samsung and Xerox products received recognition in the important multifunction printer category.
Each year, BLI puts hundreds of products through a rigorous battery of in-depth lab tests, during which the company evaluates all critical performance areas, including reliability, multitasking, image quality, productivity, print drivers, feedback to workstations, administrative utilities, ease of use, network setup, toner yield and more. Then, twice yearly, BLI awards its “Pick of the Year” honors to the products that have given the best overall performance in their respective categories.
The 2007 Spring Picks are:
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HP LaserJet M3027
Outstanding Small Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet M4345xs
Outstanding Large Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Samsung SCX-5530FN
Outstanding Small Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
Samsung SCX-6322DN
Outstanding Mid-Size Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
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XEROX CORPORATION
Xerox Phaser 8560 MFP/D
Outstanding Small Workgroup Color Multifunction Printer
Each year, BLI puts hundreds of products through a rigorous battery of in-depth lab tests, during which the company evaluates all critical performance areas, including reliability, multitasking, image quality, productivity, print drivers, feedback to workstations, administrative utilities, ease of use, network setup, toner yield and more. Then, twice yearly, BLI awards its “Pick of the Year” honors to the products that have given the best overall performance in their respective categories.
The 2007 Spring Picks are:
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
HP LaserJet M3027
Outstanding Small Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet M4345xs
Outstanding Large Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Samsung SCX-5530FN
Outstanding Small Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
Samsung SCX-6322DN
Outstanding Mid-Size Workgroup Monochrome Multifunction Printer
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XEROX CORPORATION
Xerox Phaser 8560 MFP/D
Outstanding Small Workgroup Color Multifunction Printer
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Some how-to instructions from InkTec
HP56
BC-1, BC-2, BC-X Canon cartridges
BC-20 Canon cartridge:
BC-05 Canon cartridge:
BC-1, BC-2, BC-X Canon cartridges
BC-20 Canon cartridge:
BC-05 Canon cartridge:
Friday, July 13, 2007
New paper from Skyhorse
Skyhorse's exclusive distributor in Russia and CIS, the Russian company Megatron, started selling new photo paper under the Skyhorse brand name.
The paper is sold in packs for 500, 100 and 50 sheets.
Source: www.skyhorse.ru
The paper is sold in packs for 500, 100 and 50 sheets.
Source: www.skyhorse.ru
Epson's strategy now and in future
During its press conference held in June in Spain, Epson informed about a new launch of inkjet printers to be done in August 2007.
As it is well known, after HP, Epson grew interested for the market of color ink printing. All the efforts are done to replace low-end monochrome laser printers with cheaper color inkjet all-in-ones. Within this framework, Epson makes an emphasis on inkjet devices. The main benefits of inkjets pointed out by the company are:
>> their lower price;
>> less energy consumed;
>> more environmentally friendly.
From these it is quite clear that the interest for and profitability of inkjets will be the moving force for the research in the area and we can expect a lot of new printing devices based on inkjet engines. Laser seems to reach its peak in terms of technology and development. Constant price slumps for laser devices and high prices of components make the production of laser devices not quite a profitable enterprise. This is the answer why the OEMs like HP and Epson look at inkjets as a good opportunity to earn the big buck.
Working with inkjets has a number of advantages:
First, new models with improved properties are released at the same price;
Second, developments in inkjet printing technology allow to have the same print speeds as in laserjets...
So, there is no mistaking that inkjets will slowly replace all low-end laser printers.
This is what, probably, people from Epson think.
As it is well known, after HP, Epson grew interested for the market of color ink printing. All the efforts are done to replace low-end monochrome laser printers with cheaper color inkjet all-in-ones. Within this framework, Epson makes an emphasis on inkjet devices. The main benefits of inkjets pointed out by the company are:
>> their lower price;
>> less energy consumed;
>> more environmentally friendly.
From these it is quite clear that the interest for and profitability of inkjets will be the moving force for the research in the area and we can expect a lot of new printing devices based on inkjet engines. Laser seems to reach its peak in terms of technology and development. Constant price slumps for laser devices and high prices of components make the production of laser devices not quite a profitable enterprise. This is the answer why the OEMs like HP and Epson look at inkjets as a good opportunity to earn the big buck.
Working with inkjets has a number of advantages:
First, new models with improved properties are released at the same price;
Second, developments in inkjet printing technology allow to have the same print speeds as in laserjets...
So, there is no mistaking that inkjets will slowly replace all low-end laser printers.
This is what, probably, people from Epson think.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
He who pays the piper, calls the tune...
I have always belived in the truthful meaning of the saying "He who pays the piper, calls the music", when reading and analyzing results of ordered surveys. The first question coming into my head is "who is behind the research?". If there is some company, it is 100% sure that the results of the survey or research will fully reflect the standpoint of the customer. Yes, it is logical since "how on earth would dare I present the information, which tells about drawbacks of my customer, read the one who pays for the research?"...
Here comes an interesting example from Epson.
On June 12-15, 2007, Epson held a press meeting in Spain. The company presented its strategy and developement plan. It also gave an insight into the range of new products to be launched in August. I will write about it tomorrow. Today, I would like to show the presentation made to prove Epson inks are less harmful for the environment and more efficient in printing.
In the presentation independent experts from Germany "proved" Epson's inks are way better than similar products of the closest rivals Canon and HP and much much more efficient than the inks of the newly comer into the market - Kodak.
To have a look at the presentation click this link. The document is a powerpoint presentation wrapped into a pdf document.
The main stream inkjet printers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Lexmark and Kodak are in the focus. The quality of the inks is compared. The authors also claims the
multicolor cartridges are less efficient and are already "yesterday's" technology.
Epson is the winner throughout the presentation. I wonder who would have been the winner if the survey had been done for some other OEM company?
He who pays the piper, calls the tune...
Here comes an interesting example from Epson.
On June 12-15, 2007, Epson held a press meeting in Spain. The company presented its strategy and developement plan. It also gave an insight into the range of new products to be launched in August. I will write about it tomorrow. Today, I would like to show the presentation made to prove Epson inks are less harmful for the environment and more efficient in printing.
In the presentation independent experts from Germany "proved" Epson's inks are way better than similar products of the closest rivals Canon and HP and much much more efficient than the inks of the newly comer into the market - Kodak.
To have a look at the presentation click this link. The document is a powerpoint presentation wrapped into a pdf document.
The main stream inkjet printers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Lexmark and Kodak are in the focus. The quality of the inks is compared. The authors also claims the
multicolor cartridges are less efficient and are already "yesterday's" technology.
Epson is the winner throughout the presentation. I wonder who would have been the winner if the survey had been done for some other OEM company?
He who pays the piper, calls the tune...
How to assemble a CISS
CISS = Constant Ink Supply System...
This is the way they advise the CISS should be assembled.
First, mark and cut the pipes at 2,5 cm distance.
Second, the distance should be 1,5 cm.
Source: www.ink-system.ru
This is the way they advise the CISS should be assembled.
First, mark and cut the pipes at 2,5 cm distance.
Second, the distance should be 1,5 cm.
Source: www.ink-system.ru
Epson released a new inkjet all-in-one in Russia and Ukraine: Stylus CX4300.
The new product from Epson: Stylus CX4300 was released on the CIS market in July'07. The device's speed is 25 ppm (pages per minute) for A4 paper and 89 sec. for one 10x15 photo.
The printer uses a system of separated cartridges and waterproof inks Epson DURABrite Ultra. The printer prints well on both special and normal pape. The maximal resolution is 5760 dpi.
The in-built technology Epson Easy Photo Fix allows repairing old and faded photos.
The printer is sold in Russia and Ukraine at the price of 115 USD.
Source: www.epson.ru
The printer uses a system of separated cartridges and waterproof inks Epson DURABrite Ultra. The printer prints well on both special and normal pape. The maximal resolution is 5760 dpi.
The in-built technology Epson Easy Photo Fix allows repairing old and faded photos.
The printer is sold in Russia and Ukraine at the price of 115 USD.
Source: www.epson.ru
Two new all-in-ones from Canon: Canon PIXMA MP470 and MP210
Canon announced the launch of two new all-in-one printers: the Canon PIXMA MP470 and MP210 Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers. The devices boast approximately 46-second 4" x 6" borderless photo printing speeds, and offer functionality in a stylish, compact package. Both the PIXMA MP470 and PIXMA MP210 Photo AIOs will be the first products to utilize the new "AutoImage Fix" and "Quick Start" features from Canon. AutoImage Fix includes a function that automatically analyzes and categorizes the scenes in photographs to ensure that each individual scene is optimized in accordance with the scene types such as Portrait, Scenery, Snapshot etc.- These latest AIO's make sure that the entire photo printing process from editing to printing is easier.
CANON MP470 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER
Consumers interested in printing beautiful photos will enjoy the 1.8" flip-up LCD panel, as well as the two-cartridge, four-color printing system. With a minimum two-picoliter droplet size and up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color resolution2 and text print speeds of up to 22 ppm in black and up to 17 ppm in color, this printer will continue to strengthen Canon's reputation for building high quality and fast multifunction printers. The LCD panel is especially helpful for users printing directly from compatible memory cards because it allows them to view and choose the pictures to print right on the screen. The MP470 Photo All-In-One will also feature direct photo printing capabilities, a high-speed USB 2.0 connection, memory card slots, PictBridge connection and an optional Bluetooth wireless connection. The estimated selling price for the PIXMA MP470 Photo All-In-One is $99.99, and the BU-20 Bluetooth adapter has an estimated selling price of $49.99.
CANON MP210 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER
Aimed at the college student and home photo printing customer, the PIXMA MP210 Photo All-In-One features a maximum of 4800 x 1200 dpi color resolution2, and a minimum two-picoliter droplet size to deliver outstanding photo quality. Text printing speeds are up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) for black and up to 17 ppm for color1, providing users with high speed to go along with high quality. Additional features include the Advanced Z-Lid expansion top to help scan bulkier items and high-speed USB 2.0 and PictBridge connections. The Advanced Z-Lid expansion top allows the user to place large notebooks or materials for scanning on the platen glass and holds them down for a more clear copy or scan. The estimated selling price for the Canon MP210 Photo All-In-One is $79.99.
ChromaLife 100 System
The PIXMA MP470 and MP210 Photo All-In-One printers use the Canon's ChromaLife100 system, along with FINE print head technology for long-lasting photo prints. When using select genuine Canon photo papers, prints can resist fading for up to 100 years when stored in an archival quality photo album. The 100-year-lifespan rivals that of many traditional film-based photos, long considered by consumers to be the benchmark for image permanence. Prints produced on Canon Photo Paper Pro with ChromaLife100 have up to a ten-year gas fastness when exposed to open air. ChromaLife100 prints when created using Canon Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus Glossy, have up to a 30-year light fastness when displayed under glass.6
Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE)
Launched globally by Canon in 1999, the Canon FINE advanced print head technology is one of the keys to the impressive speed and high photo quality in PIXMA photo all-in-one printers. FINE technology uses a ground-breaking high-performance multi-nozzle print engine that ejects consistent and microscopic ink droplets. The results are high-re
There is no information provided when the printers will be available in the CEE and Russia markets.
Source: www.canon.com
CANON MP470 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER
Consumers interested in printing beautiful photos will enjoy the 1.8" flip-up LCD panel, as well as the two-cartridge, four-color printing system. With a minimum two-picoliter droplet size and up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color resolution2 and text print speeds of up to 22 ppm in black and up to 17 ppm in color, this printer will continue to strengthen Canon's reputation for building high quality and fast multifunction printers. The LCD panel is especially helpful for users printing directly from compatible memory cards because it allows them to view and choose the pictures to print right on the screen. The MP470 Photo All-In-One will also feature direct photo printing capabilities, a high-speed USB 2.0 connection, memory card slots, PictBridge connection and an optional Bluetooth wireless connection. The estimated selling price for the PIXMA MP470 Photo All-In-One is $99.99, and the BU-20 Bluetooth adapter has an estimated selling price of $49.99.
CANON MP210 PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER
Aimed at the college student and home photo printing customer, the PIXMA MP210 Photo All-In-One features a maximum of 4800 x 1200 dpi color resolution2, and a minimum two-picoliter droplet size to deliver outstanding photo quality. Text printing speeds are up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) for black and up to 17 ppm for color1, providing users with high speed to go along with high quality. Additional features include the Advanced Z-Lid expansion top to help scan bulkier items and high-speed USB 2.0 and PictBridge connections. The Advanced Z-Lid expansion top allows the user to place large notebooks or materials for scanning on the platen glass and holds them down for a more clear copy or scan. The estimated selling price for the Canon MP210 Photo All-In-One is $79.99.
ChromaLife 100 System
The PIXMA MP470 and MP210 Photo All-In-One printers use the Canon's ChromaLife100 system, along with FINE print head technology for long-lasting photo prints. When using select genuine Canon photo papers, prints can resist fading for up to 100 years when stored in an archival quality photo album. The 100-year-lifespan rivals that of many traditional film-based photos, long considered by consumers to be the benchmark for image permanence. Prints produced on Canon Photo Paper Pro with ChromaLife100 have up to a ten-year gas fastness when exposed to open air. ChromaLife100 prints when created using Canon Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus Glossy, have up to a 30-year light fastness when displayed under glass.6
Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE)
Launched globally by Canon in 1999, the Canon FINE advanced print head technology is one of the keys to the impressive speed and high photo quality in PIXMA photo all-in-one printers. FINE technology uses a ground-breaking high-performance multi-nozzle print engine that ejects consistent and microscopic ink droplets. The results are high-re
There is no information provided when the printers will be available in the CEE and Russia markets.
Source: www.canon.com
Friday, July 06, 2007
3 printers in the 100 top products for 2007
PC World made an interesting top list of the most outstanding technologies in 2007.
Along with the mastodonts like Apple iPhone and Google Maps, three printers entered the list. These are:
Source: PC World
Along with the mastodonts like Apple iPhone and Google Maps, three printers entered the list. These are:
Source: PC World
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
SCC Launches Free On-line Remanufacturing Instruction Videos
Static Control Components now offers free on-line remanufacturing instructional videos for the most popular colour cartridges.
The first remanufacturing instructions in video format to be put on the website of the company are for the HP2600. Now remanufacturers have access to instructions covering the HP3000/3600/3800 cartridge. Each month another video will be completed and posted to the website including the HP4700/4730, the HP4600/4610/4650, the HP3500/3700 and the HP5500/5550.
To access the free on-line video instructions go to Static Control’s website at www.scc-inc.com, and click on the Remanufacturing Video icon on the home page. SCC customers then enter their password for instant access.
The first remanufacturing instructions in video format to be put on the website of the company are for the HP2600. Now remanufacturers have access to instructions covering the HP3000/3600/3800 cartridge. Each month another video will be completed and posted to the website including the HP4700/4730, the HP4600/4610/4650, the HP3500/3700 and the HP5500/5550.
To access the free on-line video instructions go to Static Control’s website at www.scc-inc.com, and click on the Remanufacturing Video icon on the home page. SCC customers then enter their password for instant access.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Oasis gives away an iPod shuffle
At this year’s ReEurope expo Oasis Imaging Products appeared with their new mascot, a very large camel. Since they still haven’t been able to find a nice name for it they need your help. Please send the best name you can think of to:
j.vzuijlen(a)oasis-imaging.nl.
The person who suggests the most original name will be rewarded with an iPod shuffle.
This prize question closes on August 1st, therefore any suggestions received after this date will be excluded from participation.
j.vzuijlen(a)oasis-imaging.nl.
The person who suggests the most original name will be rewarded with an iPod shuffle.
This prize question closes on August 1st, therefore any suggestions received after this date will be excluded from participation.
Extra toner for Toshiba e-Studio 163 / 203 into the bargain...
In order to stimulate sales in Russia for its e-Studio 163/203, Toshiba gives out T-1640E-5K toner (yield: 5000 copies) as a bonuse for each bueyr of the copier. The toner is given out in the IT supermarkets distributing Toshiba's products.
The promotion is valid until September 30, 2007.
e-Studio 163
The promotion is valid until September 30, 2007.
e-Studio 163
New printing devices from Toshiba
Toshiba Tec launched a number of new monochrome multifunctionals on to the CIS market.
The new products are e-STUDIO167, e-STUDIO207, e-STUDIO237, e-STUDIO166 and e-STUDIO206.
The products are available in Russia and CIS since June 2007.
The new products are e-STUDIO167, e-STUDIO207, e-STUDIO237, e-STUDIO166 and e-STUDIO206.
The products are available in Russia and CIS since June 2007.
Canon launches a new photo printer.
Canon SELPHY CP740 is a new photo printer of very small dimensions. As the manufacturer says, it can be places on a palm. The device is supplied with a LCD screen and in-built eye reduction function.
This printer, like many others from the family of newly born and toddling-age photo printers, allows to print photos without a PC. It also offers basic functions for editting photos.
The printer is a sublimation printing device supposed to print 10x15 mm photos. It takes around 1 minutes to print 1 photo.
It works with almost all known memory cards.
SELPHY CP740 Compact Photo Printer will cost 100 USD in the US beginning with this summer. In Europe it will be sold from 2008.
Source: www.canon.com
This printer, like many others from the family of newly born and toddling-age photo printers, allows to print photos without a PC. It also offers basic functions for editting photos.
The printer is a sublimation printing device supposed to print 10x15 mm photos. It takes around 1 minutes to print 1 photo.
It works with almost all known memory cards.
SELPHY CP740 Compact Photo Printer will cost 100 USD in the US beginning with this summer. In Europe it will be sold from 2008.
Source: www.canon.com
Monday, July 02, 2007
Xerox to offer refill kits for Xerox Work Center 3119
Xerox Russia offers brand-new refill kits for its multifunctional Xerox WorkCentre 3119.
The kits are supposed for the devices with 4.01 drivers. In case the device is older the company offers to download the necessary driver and update the device.
Source: www.xerox.com
The kits are supposed for the devices with 4.01 drivers. In case the device is older the company offers to download the necessary driver and update the device.
Source: www.xerox.com
"Consumer Reports" about photo printers
The US based magazine ConsumerReports made up an interesting list of things to consider before buying a photo printer in its July issue.
These guidelines do point out what shoudl be considered before buying!
ConsumerReport, July'07, p.37:
"Weigh ink costs.
High ink costs can make a bargain-priced printer a bad deal in the long run. With many tested models, a4 x 6 cost 30 or 35cents; on others, it was 45 or 50 cents -up to twice what you might pay at a photo lab. For 8xlOs, costs ranged from 75 cents to $1.45, a huge difference.
Don't choose a printer solely because of low cartridge costs, though. Kodak is touting the low cost of cartridges for its new EasyShare 5300, a $200 all-in-one, but our tests showed that photo costs were comparable to those of other printers- 35cents for 4x6 photos and $1 for 8xlOs - and print quality was middling.
Look for convenience features.
If you’ll be printing snapshots as well as 8xlOs and text pages, a second tray for 4x6 paper is handy. And make sure you don't have to swap out black to use photo ink. A few models still require that.
Take claims with a grain of salt.
Advertised speeds are often higher than you'll get in normal use. Our tests yield realistic speeds you can compare across brands. A printer's resolution, in dots per inch (dpi) can be confusing as well. All things being equal, the more ink dots a printer puts on the paper, the more detailed the image. But dot size, shape, and placement affect quality. So don't focus only on resolution. The same holds true for ink colors. Some inkjets use up to eight photo inks. Theoretically, a wider range of colors can improve a printer's flesh tones and color gradations, but that hasn't always been the case in our tests."
Very insteresting observations and advice...
Source: www.consumerreports.org
These guidelines do point out what shoudl be considered before buying!
ConsumerReport, July'07, p.37:
"Weigh ink costs.
High ink costs can make a bargain-priced printer a bad deal in the long run. With many tested models, a4 x 6 cost 30 or 35cents; on others, it was 45 or 50 cents -up to twice what you might pay at a photo lab. For 8xlOs, costs ranged from 75 cents to $1.45, a huge difference.
Don't choose a printer solely because of low cartridge costs, though. Kodak is touting the low cost of cartridges for its new EasyShare 5300, a $200 all-in-one, but our tests showed that photo costs were comparable to those of other printers- 35cents for 4x6 photos and $1 for 8xlOs - and print quality was middling.
Look for convenience features.
If you’ll be printing snapshots as well as 8xlOs and text pages, a second tray for 4x6 paper is handy. And make sure you don't have to swap out black to use photo ink. A few models still require that.
Take claims with a grain of salt.
Advertised speeds are often higher than you'll get in normal use. Our tests yield realistic speeds you can compare across brands. A printer's resolution, in dots per inch (dpi) can be confusing as well. All things being equal, the more ink dots a printer puts on the paper, the more detailed the image. But dot size, shape, and placement affect quality. So don't focus only on resolution. The same holds true for ink colors. Some inkjets use up to eight photo inks. Theoretically, a wider range of colors can improve a printer's flesh tones and color gradations, but that hasn't always been the case in our tests."
Very insteresting observations and advice...
Source: www.consumerreports.org
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