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Archive for July, 2007

Lexmark “takes a hit” in printer supplies war

By Paperstone on 9 July 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

US printer supplies firm Lexmark is suffering in the inkjet cartridges price war, after revealing major disappointment with its second quarter results. As revealed by Larry Dignan on a ZDNet.com blog, the battle for supremacy in the printer supplies market is not going Lexmark’s way, following reports of its lower operating income for consumer sales. […]

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Exercise ‘important’ for staff

By Paperstone on 6 July 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

Employers are being encouraged to ensure they pay as much attention to detail in ensuring their staff remain at an optimum physical condition. Research carried out by employment law consultancy Peninsula indicates that four-fifths of staff believe that the time demands of a their job prevent them from exercising regularly. Peter done, managing director of […]

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CIPS creates new web service

By Paperstone on 6 July 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has launched a new online presence to enable purchasing managers in firms to buy goods more effectively. According to Brian Ford, director of marketing and communications at CIPS, believes that firms required a service which would provide them with a “reliable, independent facility” with which to purchase […]

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HP offers printers chance to try before they buy

By Paperstone on 5 July 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Printer supplies giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) is offering potential customers the opportunity to try before they buy, with tests on its new photo printer taking place across the UK. HP is the world’s leading printer supplies brand and such marketing campaigns are sure to help it maintain its status as a world beater. Customers will be […]

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H and L offer office tips for a healthy workspace

By Paperstone on 5 July 2007 in Office Furniture with 0 Comments

H and L Office Furniture has come up with some top tips for employees looking to make the most of their office space, as reported by Ferret.com. The office furniture outfit suggests that office chairs should be adjusted so they are flush against a worker’s back. It also advises staff to make sure their knees […]

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Keeping the office environment safe is child’s play

By Paperstone on 4 July 2007 in Office Supplies, Shredders & Supplies with 0 Comments

As more and more members of the UK’s workforce opt to work from home, keeping their workspace safe for kids can be pretty tricky. Paper shredders, IT equipment and other electricals are among the most common items you would expect to find in an office space, but these necessities can be perilous when placed in […]

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US entrepreneur pencils in office supplies success

By Paperstone on 4 July 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

A teenage entrepreneur in the US is pencilling out a prosperous future for himself, after starting up his own firm handcrafting wooden office supplies, the LA Times reports. David Pantoja, 16, from Oxnard High School began making the office supplies in a shop-class project and after attending an entrepreneurship course, started his company Dave’s Pens. […]

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Canon introduces next generation colour MFP

By Paperstone on 3 July 2007 in Office Machines & Supplies with 0 Comments

Canon’s assault on the printer supplies market is gathering pace, after it introduced its next generation colour imageRUNNER C5185 multifunction printer series. The printer supplies firm says the new model offers greater "flexibility, power and performance", as it was unveiled at Canon’s Digital Solutions Forum in Chicago. It will also feature a range of new […]

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Canon unveils new compact photo printer

By Paperstone on 2 July 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Printer supplies and copying giant Canon has unveiled its new SELPHY CP740, which it describes as a powerful new photo printer "that fits in the palm of your hand". Canon is a world leader in printer supplies, particularly photo printing solutions, and the new model is sure to attract scrap-bookers and digital photographers across the […]

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Office furniture firm offer Carpal Tunnel advice

By Paperstone on 2 July 2007 in Office Furniture with 0 Comments

An office furniture supplier has come up with some advice on the debilitating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, an injury that continually strikes office staff. H and L Office Furniture revealed that Carpal Tunnel often hits office workers because of they spend so much time with their wrists in a bended position. Carpal Tunnel is damage done […]

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