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Archive for October, 2007

Brother printers ‘receive high marks’

By Paperstone on October 19, 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

New printers from office equipment manufacturer Brother reflect "another winner" for the company, according to a reviewer. Writing in PC Advisor, Paul Jasper claims that the Brother HL-5250DN possesses a winning combination of low price and compact size. One of the features of the office machines which make them worth trying include a 250-sheet Paper […]

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New Samsung printers ‘ideal for small businesses’

By Paperstone on October 18, 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

The CLX-2160N range of printers, manufactured by Samsung, has been described by a reviewer as perfectly suitable for small companies and home offices. Writing in PC Pro, Dave Mitchell says that the office machines are "good value", particularly considering the fact that a network print server is included. He explains that the printers have a […]

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HP seeks to make printers more secure

By Paperstone on October 18, 2007 in Office Machines & Supplies with 0 Comments

Office equipment manufacturer HP has introduced a new way to ensure that printers are secure against hackers, it has emerged. The office machines company has warned firms that data breaches which occur through networked printers are not as unusual as people might think. "Hackers are looking for the weakest link. And if you look at […]

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Office furniture and design ‘affect staff productivity’

By Paperstone on October 17, 2007 in Office Furniture with 0 Comments

A workplace which is cluttered with old office furniture and outdated office equipment can have a negative effect on employee productivity, according to a new study. Research carried out by The Mind Lab for HP suggested that staff who work in an office with open spaces and mobile office equipment reap significant benefits. The researchers […]

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Firm develops new way of refilling printer cartridges

By Paperstone on October 16, 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

A Spanish company has developed a new machine which makes refilling printer cartridges easier and more convenient. Cartridge Franchisers has created the machines, which can fit into an area as small as one square metre, the Recycler reports. With the introduction of the devices, people can bring printer cartridges to public spaces such as malls […]

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Photography book gives tips on using printers

By Paperstone on October 16, 2007 in Office Machines & Supplies with 0 Comments

A new book which is aimed at providing tips and advice for photographers who use printers has been released. Entitled 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers, the guide walks readers through the process of making high-quality prints from these office machines. Included in the book, which is published by Course […]

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Green office equipment ‘can save money and emissions’

By Paperstone on October 15, 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

UK businesses could make significant energy savings by focusing more on green office equipment, it has been claimed. Writing in IT Advisor, Hugh Jones from the Carbon Trust suggested a variety of measures which can be undertaken to ensure that office machines and printers are as environmentally-friendly as possible. First, he advised that companies establish […]

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Employees ‘use printers recklessly’

By Paperstone on October 15, 2007 in Office Machines & Supplies with 0 Comments

UK office workers have not embraced the notion of a Paperless office but are instead using printers in a careless manner, according to new research. The average British worker uses office machines to print 22 pages each working day, a study by Fujitsu Siemens Computers reveals. It suggests that attitudes towards using printers are fairly […]

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Printer cartridges ‘could print cells’

By Paperstone on October 12, 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Scientists are looking to discover ways of printing 3D cells using ink-jet printer cartridges. Speaking to LiveScience, Paul Calvert, a materials scientist from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, said printer cartridges are already able to print living cells and the development of 3D machines could be a major scientific "milestone". Mr Calvert explains printer cartridges […]

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Printer supplies provider searches for longest-running machines

By Paperstone on October 11, 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Printer manufacturer Kyocera Mita is looking for its oldest device that is still in action. Covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the printer supplies provider’s search is looking for printer supplies that have demonstrated their longevity and are offering a Japanese-themed party, to be held at a mystery location, as a prize. In addition, […]

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