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Low-ink printer cartridges ‘need not be discarded’

By Paperstone on 1 November 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Office machines with printer cartridges which seem to be running low on ink do not necessarily need to be replaced immediately, it has been suggested. An article in the India Times claims that printer cartridges which show signs of running low "can in fact go on printing for 50 or more pages". It advises that […]

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Xerox partnership to reduce printer cartridges waste

By Paperstone on 1 November 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Office equipment manufacturer Xerox has announced that it is partnering with GreenPrint Technologies to help cut down on the number of printer cartridges used by office machines. The Xerox Phaser 8560 and Phaser 8860 solid ink printers will be bundled with software from the eco-friendly firm with the aim of cutting down on printing waste […]

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HP ‘should do more to recycle printer cartridges’

By Paperstone on 31 October 2007 in HP with 0 Comments

Office equipment manufacturer HP needs to do more to ensure that its printer cartridges are recycled, a new report claims. A study by Lyra Research reveals that HP is responsible for the production of over half of the 500 million inkjet cartridges and 75 million laser cartridges which are sold each year in North America, […]

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Firm ‘pleased’ with laminator

By Paperstone on 30 October 2007 in Laminators with 0 Comments

A print finishing firm was sufficiently satisfied with its current laminator that it decided to buy two more of the same model, Graphic Re-Pro On-line reports. Rossington and Corden Print Finishers decided that it would replace its ten-year-old Autobond laminator with more of the same, purchasing a new Autobond Mini 76 TH and Mini 105 […]

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MPs ‘spend thousands on office supplies’

By Paperstone on 29 October 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

The Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden spent more on office supplies such as Paper, envelopes and postage during the past year than any other member of parliament, new figures reveal. Siobhain McDonagh spent tens of thousands of pounds on office supplies, including £35,207 on pre-paid postage envelopes and £13,900 on stationery, This is Local […]

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Aussie firm ‘recycles millions of printer cartridges’

By Paperstone on 26 October 2007 in Ink Cartridges And Toners with 0 Comments

Millions of printer cartridges are recycled each year at an Australian company which has drop-off points across the country. Close the Loop operates 43,000 locations for dropping off printer cartridges and recycles a total of 13 million annually, ABC Canberra reports. Used printer cartridges are also received from office machines in firms located as far […]

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Welsh schools ‘could save money on office supplies’

By Paperstone on 25 October 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

Schools in Wales could save tens of millions of pounds each year by securing better deals on office supplies and office equipment, it has been suggested. Making bulk purchases of office supplies as part of a larger public sector consortium could help cut procurement bills by as much as ten per cent, the Assembly has […]

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Canon CP740 printers ‘slow but gives good results’

By Paperstone on 24 October 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

The new Canon CP740 printers may be slow and a bit awkward to use compared with other office machines, a review has suggested. Writing in PC Advisor, Melissa Riofrio says that the office machines may be "clunky" but they also produce high-quality images. She states that the dy-sublimation photos produced by the printers "compare well […]

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OKI unveils new printers

By Paperstone on 24 October 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

OKI Printing Solutions has introduced two new colour printers which are aimed at the high-end market. The office machines company claimed that its C9650 and C9650X would enable firms to generate professional A3 colour and black-and-white documents in-house, thus reducing the outsourcing of their printing. To be launched in the Middle East graphic arts market, […]

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New Lexmark printers ‘provide excellent features’

By Paperstone on 23 October 2007 in Office Supplies with 0 Comments

New printers manufactured by Lexmark offer a wide range of features at a low cost, according to a recent review. Writing in Computeract!ve, Paul Lester says that the Lexmark X6570 could be just the office equipment required for people who work from home. The office machines are capable of working as copiers, scanners and printers […]

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