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One of Lexmark's most successful office products has received a 'highly recommended' rating from a major industry body.

One of the world's largest manufacturers of office supplies and office products could be set to downsize its operations in the part of the US where its success first began.

One of the world's largest office products manufacturers is celebrating scooping two major awards at a prestigious London ceremony.

Samsung has launched what it has called the "world's smallest colour laser printer" at a ceremony in South Korea.

A major office equipment manufacturer has scooped four prestigious industry awards at a show in London - including two for its office products.

A major office products manufacturer has announced that it has surpassed environmental targets that it made itself in order to go green.

One of the world's largest office machines manufacturers has suffered a drop in its share price after revealing a decline in sales of office products over the last year.

Office machines manufacturer Brother has launched a new range of office products designed to help businesses print labels easily.

International office equipment company Canon has launched its latest line of imagePrograf range poster printers - the LP17 and LP24 office machines.

Office machines manufacturer Dell has announced it is now powering its complete headquarters in the US with eco-friendly power sources.

Many workers across the world are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental aspects of using office machines and office supplies, a new study has revealed.

A new range of office machines from one of the world's largest technology companies has been labelled as "decent" but "awkward" by an industry expert.

A major office equipment manufacturer has unveiled a host of new wireless office products at an exhibition in the US.

Canon's new range of multifunction office machines has been described as "neat" and "good value for money" by an industry expert.

One of the world's largest office equipment manufacturers has scooped four prestigious prizes at a major awards ceremony.

A major office equipment manufacturer has announced it has developed the world's fastest high-resolution inkjet printhead and it will integrate it into office products later this year.

Epson has announced it is to launch one of its popular UK-only office products ranges across the world.

One of the largest office machines manufacturers in the world has launched a new calculating system to help companies reduce the environmental effect of their office supplies.

Two of Canon's office machines have been recognised by an independent authority on office equipment for document imaging.

Birmingham's NEC will be the venue for document imaging company Kyocera's 5th Annual Green Card conference on the 21st of May 2008, it has been announced.

One of the world's largest technology manufacturers has launched a range of new office machines which can enable users to set them up in a number of international languages.

People who wish to scan documents using one of HP's range of office products and Apple's Leopard technology have been told they must buy new office equipment to complete the job, according to a report.

A line of office machines popular in a number of countries across the world is set to be given a new name in the run up to its UK launch.

A new range of office machines from one of the world's largest office products manufacturers has been described as "adequate" but "high cost" by an industry expert.

A range of office machines made by Xerox has scooped a best in show award at a major industry convention.

HP has announced a new range of technologies aimed at making its future office machines ranges faster and improve cost-efficiency.

Office products manufacturer Kodak and the world's largest retail company have joined forces to help improve the recycling of office supplies and inkjet cartridges.

The deal with Wal-Mart will see recycling points being introduced to all of its stores across the US, with further developments planned for its UK Asda stores, The Recycler reports.

Nicki Zongrone, general manager of retail systems solutions at Kodak, told the news provider: "We are thrilled to be working with our long-time partner, Wal-Mart, on this important sustainability initiative.

"Kodak has a long record of responsible behaviour related to environmental issues and this initiative is a world's first in the photo kiosk business. Together, Wal-Mart and Kodak are helping to make the planet a better place for our children."

Last month, Kodak received a supplier of the year award from Wal-Mart for its innovations in the photo centre and electronics sector, after working with the retailer in its 3,500 stores in the US and its Asda stores in the UK.

The range of Kodak office products is available at all of Wal-Mart's stores after a long-lasting link-up between the two companies.

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Office equipment manufacturer Canon has been awarded a prestigious award from the US government in recognition for its stance of energy-efficient office products.

A new approach to public sector procurement of office equipment and office machines has saved Scottish taxpayers £1.2 million, the government says.

Procurement Scotland (PS) has enabled innovative methods of purchasing IT office equipment via an online auction.

Examples of the savings involved include £150,000 in the purchase of 1,100 desktop and laptopcomputers and a deal by Grampian Fire and Rescue that meant they got two laptops for the price of one.

The aims of PS are to formulate national guidelines and practices involved in the procurement of common goods and services, including the purchase of office supplies and office equipment, worth about £8 billion a year.

Cabinet secretary for finance John Swinney said: "I'm looking to all parts the public sector to buy wisely and make the most effective use of their resources.

"As a first demonstration of the work of Procurement Scotland, I welcome the substantial savings of up to 56 per cent, which will allow money to be reallocated to other priorities."

The auction, which was run by PS, was attended by representatives from central government, councils and higher and further education.

An annual budget of more than £30 billion was managed by the devolved government for Scotland in the last financial year.

Printer suppliers have launched new printer software today, aimed at simplifying the process of constructing and changing printing recipes.

The world's largest office machines manufacturer has launched a raft of new office products designed to enable small companies to affordably produce marketing information in-house.

The world's largest manufacturer of office equipment has launched a new range of "sleek" office machines across the world.

One of the world's major manufacturers of office machines and office equipment has announced the most substantial investment in consumer technical support in its history.

A new range of office machines from a major manufacturer has scooped an industry-wide award from an independent testing laboratory.

A major office products and office equipment manufacturer has been named a supplier of the year by the world's largest retail company.

The first in a range of new office machines has been launched by a major office equipment manufacturer which offers high-speed scanning capabilities.

Office machines manufacturer HP is one of a number of companies that have signed up to a new scheme fronted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

One of the world's largest manufacturers of office machines and office equipment has launched a new multi-function device aimed at smaller offices and workgroups.

Companies around the world are being urged to purchase environmentally-friendly office supplies and office machines in a bid to reduce their carbon footprints.

One of the world's largest technology companies has launched a new range of office machines designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses.

A major office equipment and office machines manufacturer has been named among the most environmentally-friendly companies in the world.

A major office machines company has unveiled a new office product designed to help businesses print corporate logos onto clothing garments.

One of the world's largest office machines manufacturers has launched a new mobile office product for business workers on the go.

Six institutions in a US state have joined forces to create a green consortium, which will jointly purchase environmentally-friendly office supplies and office equipment.

One of the largest office equipment manufacturers in the world has launched a new software package for its office products to enable them to scan and archive documents more swiftly and efficiently.

Display office products and office supplies, such as documents and posters, could become easier to print on the go as Liberty launches a new print-anywhere service.

Sidestepping the need for office machines and printer supplies, including printer cartridges, Liberty's novel idea utilises wireless technology for business people on the go or at the office.

Customers can print almost any conceivable file from any wireless device to a Liberty Community Print Location (CPL).

File types that are compatible with the CPL system include those from MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and devices that can be used to send the files could be any wireless enabled device, such as a laptop or handheld device, even a mobile phone.

President of Liberty Photo Products Garry Green said: "Liberty is actively developing products and services to create new revenue sources and drive profitability to our customers, and our Community Print Location solution is part of this offering."

He added that it was an "exciting next step in a changing industry".

Liberty's partners in this wireless printing service are PrinterOn and Ricoh Americas Corporation.

Founded in 1984 as a plastic and steel ball bearings supplier, Liberty now provides a wide range of supplies.

A major office machines manufacturer has launched two new office products designed to save space in tight offices spaces.

A collaboration between two of the largest brands in the world of printer supplies and office machines has been launched in the US.

One of the world's largest manufacturers of office machines has launched three new office products in addition to its ever-growing range.

A major office equipment manufacturer has unveiled a new office product which caters for the photo-printing market.

One of the world's largest office equipment manufacturers has announced it plans to launch a popular line of office products in the Middle East.

Office equipment manufacturer Xerox has explained how its non-contact flash fusing technology can significantly increase printing speeds.

Office equipment manufacturer Ricoh has announced that it has plans to grow within the production printing market in the next two years.

Office equipment manufacturer Konica Minolta has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Oce to develop and market office machines for printing.

Office equipment manufacturer Lexmark has introduced a new printer that it claims would suit users who are looking for a greener option.

Workers who are not able to find documents stored on office equipment may find that their relationships with colleagues become strained, according to a new survey.

Two new laser office machines made by Samsung will be distributed throughout the US, it has been announced.

Responding to the sedentary life of many office workers, some new office furniture has been designed that claims to help support workers incorporate activity into their day.

Office equipment manufacturer Canon is set to begin a new environmentally-friendly scheme, the firm has announced.

Office equipment manufacturer Samsung has launched a new series of monochrome laser office machines aimed at small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Gulf region.

Office machines manufacturer Fuji Xerox Printers has announced plans to increase its sales by more than twofold by the end of the next fiscal year.

The most "evil" piece of office equipment for the year 2007 title has been awarded to a desk-based exercise machine.

The value of portable printers as a piece of office equipment or home office machine has been extolled by an article in the American Chronicle.

Business people on deadlines and party hosts eager to print off fun-filled snaps for guests can benefit from a portable printer that meets their specific needs, wrote columnist Michael Jordan.

Many printers do more than print and have multiple functions, such as being able to scan documents and photos, in addition to acting as a fax machine.

These office machines can be attached by a lead to a single computer, integrated into a network or connected to a storage device such as a USB memory stick or digital camera.

Office machine and office equipment manufacturers have revealed their predictions for trends in the coming year.

Colour laser technology, which is becoming cheaper, easier to use and increasingly faster, will become even more popular in the coming months, says Hewlett Packard's Canadian marketing manager of business printing Jean-Paul Desmarais.

Speaking to eChannel Line, Mr Desmarais said that even small businesses were adopting this type of office equipment.

His views were echoed by Joe Cadeau, vice president of dealer sales with Konica Minolta Canada.

"In addition to reduced operating costs, users are now starting to demand improved colour quality," said Mr Cadeau.

"The market would also like to see advanced features previously only available on high-volume systems introduced to lower-volume, lower-segment colour machines."

However, increased customer productivity was cited as a vital factor in decisions in the coming months according to Paul Patterson, marketing manager at Lexmark Canada.

Bucking the predicted colour trends somewhat, Brother International has just launched a new monochrome laser printer as one of its new office machines.

The HL-2170W features wireless and ethernet network interfaces for flexibility and the company claims it is the first to offer laser printer wireless connectivity at a low price.

Office supplies company Hewlett-Packard (HP) has helped a production firm boost its turnaround with the help of its Scitex TJ8300 printer, it has emerged.

Using inkjet cartridges that are UV-durable for up to two years, the office machines supplier said the printer can reach speeds of up to 400 sq m an hour.

Geneva-based Gobet Production used the Scitex TJ8300 printer to produce outdoor posters and was able to form a 400m2 building wrap using the office equipment, HP said.

The model uses printer cartridges capable of producing advertisements on coated and uncoated paper, self-adhesive vinyl, banner and paper-back flag, the office products supplier noted.

Gobet founder Yvan Gobet said: "We are now able to compete with large offset printers for short runs of 200 or 300 outdoor posters, which has meant we can now print complementary parts of the same campaign for clients knowing that the vehicle wraps and posters, for example, will be of a high quality with consistent colour replication."

Additional office products supplied by HP include desktop PCs, notebooks, multifunction printers and handheld computers.

A corporate social responsibility (CSR) report has been released by office machines manufacturer OKI.

Digital office equipment provider Ricoh has launched the GX2500 colour printer, aimed at small offices.

UK office furniture manufacturer VERCO has been given an international environmental standard, the firm has announced.

Office equipment manufacturer Lexmark was recently given recognition for its peripherals by Ingram Micro, the company announced.

A new printing tool has been unveiled by office products supplier by Software Shelf International (SSI).

The office equipment serves as an add-on to its Print Manager Plus product and operates as an extension to Windows, enabling 100 per cent web-based print management, the company said.

Print Manager Plus Release Station 2008 integrates credit card and PayPal tools to office products and is intended to benefit organisations that use central networked printing, such as libraries, schools or internet cafes, SSI noted.

The printer supplies company also claims that the product will help save office equipment users money on the cost of printer cartridges.

SSI product manager Danny Byrnes said the Printer Release Station add-on has been popular with existing Print Manager Plus users.

"The schools and libraries, worldwide that participated all reported a significant reduction in costs as a result," he added.

Hewlett-Packard's Catch the Wave – Outstanding Product of the Year award was recently received by SSI in Atlanta, Georgia for its Print Manager Plus product.

Mr Byrnes commented that the award recognised the office equipment supplier's efforts to develop a tool that can control an organisation's printing to help reduce costs.

Having better office equipment could help to reduce stress levels over the holiday season, is has been suggested.

Office products supplier Lexmark International has found that 63 per cent of computer users have been helped through a stressful time by office equipment working as it should do.

Some 44 per cent of the 100 users of office products included in the survey said they felt anxious when they were unable to use technology, such as their computer, printer or mobile phone.

The most popular stress-busting office equipment may be wireless printers, which are taking productivity to new levels, according to Lexmark, in addition to benefiting users' budgets for printer cartridges.

"Today's wireless all-in-one printers make it easy to get more done, whether you are working on a work-related project or printing holiday greeting cards and family photos," said Paul A Rooke, consumer printer division president at Lexmark.

A recent survey by office machines and printer cartridges supplier Lexmark International also found wireless printers to the most desired technology product among office equipment users.

Two models of office machines manufactured by Ricoh Americas Corporation have been named Pick of the Year by Buyers Laboratory Inc (BLI).

The Ricoh Aficio SP 8100DN picked up a prize for Large Workgroup Monochrome printer at the office equipment awards, while the Aficio SP 9100DN won in the Departmental Monochrome Printer category.

According to Ricoh, the Aficio SP 8100DN office machines are aimed at larger workplaces that require a large volume of printing. BLI praised the office equipment for its outstanding quality, reliability and security.

Meanwhile, the Aficio SP 9100DN office machines were recognised by BLI for their high print speeds, even with heavy workloads.

"Ricoh is proud to have two of our products recognized by BLI as the top models in their respective categories," commented Ron Potesky, vice president of corporate product marketing at Ricoh Americas Corporation.

"We understand that the consumers in these markets are looking for powerful and highly-reliable products that will help their business ' s bottom line."

He added that the coup is a "testament to our ability to deliver innovative products that exceed our customers ' needs".

Ricoh manufactures a variety of office products, office supplies and office equipment.

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More workers in the US are utilising mobile office machines, such as laptops and Blackberries, rather than relying on the physical space of their offices, according to new research.

Pioneering office equipment will be demonstrated for the first time at the EuroMold 2007 show in Frankfurt, Germany, in early December.

Office equipment manufacturer Objet Geometries will debut its Connex500 3-D Printing System and PolyJet Matrix Technology at the 14th annual show.

The office machines company claims it is the first system that can print parts and assemblies from multiple model materials in a single build.

In addition, it will exhibit its Eden500V printing system, which is also based on the company's patented PolyJet photopolymer technology.

Objet will also introduce office equipment buyers to its new material technology, known as Durus, aimed at customers who protoype plastic products that require polypropylene-like properties.

Chief executive of Objet Adina Shorr said: "The Connex500 opens a new chapter for the 3-D printing and rapid prototyping industry and we expect it to generate significant interest throughout the EuroMold show."

EuroMold 2007, the world fair for moldmaking and tooling, design and application, takes place at the Frankfurt exhibition centre between December 5th and 8th.

The agenda includes several innovative trend topics in materials and industrial design and engineering.

Office equipment manufactured by HP has been shown to be the most cost-effective, according to a study by PC Magazine.

Last month, members of the magazine's office products assessment team focussed on the life, durability and total cost of printer cartridges on various office equipment manufacturers' products.

Office machines company Lexmark revealed that its X3550 product was deemed to be least expensive printer, based on expenditure on inkjet cartridges, for light use over the long-term.

Canon, Kodak and HP were among the manufacturers of additional office products tested in PC Magazine's study.

Lexmark's X3550 product was found to represent savings of 17 per cent compared to its nearest competitor, it emerged.

Paul A Rooke, consumer printer division president of the office equipment company, commented that the findings reflect Lexmark's focus on overall printing value.

"What matters is the total cost of printing, which includes the price of the printer plus the cost for all the pages you'll print over its lifetime," PC Magazine concluded.

Lexmark this week announced plans to develop a new internet-based photo-editing application in conjunction with Picnik.

These days, colour printing with office machines is no longer beyond the reach of the average company, it has been claimed.

A new piece of industrial office equipment designed for printing custom signs and labels has been launched by Industrial Safety Solutions.

Office machines manufacturer Kyocera Mita has ranked at the top of a new survey regarding satisfaction with multifunction products and copiers in China.

Sales of office machines, such as printers, are boosted during December, it has been claimed.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) vary in the way they use office equipment such as printers, a new international survey has revealed.