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Mobile catalogue
Katun Corporation has launched a mobile
version of the Katun Online Catalog.
The mobile site, which can be found at
m.katun.com, features an easy-to-use
interface and is fully synchronised with
the desktop version of the Katun Online
Catalog.
The company has also introduced Katun
Business Color toners for the Sharp MX-
4110/4111, which it says provide performance,
life/yields and image quality equivalent to
comparable OEM products. This is the fourth
time Katun has expanded its offering for Sharp
machines in the past nine months.
www.katun.com
DCi wins 5 Star cartridge
contract
Spicers has awarded the supply contract for 5
Star compatible and remanufactured cartridges
across both inkjet and toner ranges to UK-based
manufacturer DCi.
CEO Alan Ball said: “Our rebrand at the start of this
year on 5 Star inkjet and toner cartridges has driven a big
increase in sales volumes for us; we’re more than delighted
by the growth we’ve seen. Selecting DCi is a major, positive
move. They are ideal partners with UK production facilities
which help to reduce our carbon footprint and provide
greater flexibility and immediate access to stock.”
The partnership with DCi also gives Spicers Brilliant
Partners access to a cartridge recycling service. The free
service provides envelopes and bins to resellers for
distribution throughout their customer base allowing them
to easily recycle and return used cartridges to DCi free of
charge.
www.brilliantpartner.co.uk
Space saving solution
UTAX has made a new addition to its
A4 Colour MFP range. The 260ci offers
copying, printing, scanning and faxing
in a single, space-saving A4 colour MFP.
It features long-lasting consumables
for cost-effective operation, including
a 10,000-page mono toner cartridge.
Other features include intelligent,
full-feature paper handling; a 50-sheet
automatic original feeder; a duplex unit
for double-sided printing; and a paper
capacity of up to 1,300 sheets.
www.utax.co.uk
Easy integration
Toshiba TEC UK has added two A4
multifunctional systems to its product range.
The e-STUDIO477S/527S, with respective
print speeds of 47 and 52ppm, both feature
the Toshiba e-BRIDGE controller for easy
integration into existing networks. Print,
colour scan and copy functionality can be
extended with an optional fax facility. All
functions are easy to access via an intuitive
9-inch colour LCD touch panel.
www.toshibatec.co.uk
In the news
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Canon announces dispute
resolution
Canon and Allcopy Products (UK) Limited
in the UK have reached an out-of-court
resolution of disputes over Allcopy’s alleged
patent infringement, trade mark infringement,
copyright infringement and passing off
concerning certain toner bottle products sold
for use in Canon copy machines.
www.canon.co.uk
Xerox new platform
Building on its legacy of workflow solutions,
Xerox is introducing a new platform that
serves customers’ current and future
automation needs. The Xerox FreeFlow Core
workflow tool is designed for any customer
environment, from small independent print
shops to large multinational production
companies. It is modular, scalable and offers
the flexibility to produce complex applications
through an intuitive Graphical User Interface
that connects to existing systems.
www.xerox.com
UniPrint Infinity upgrades
UniPrint has released a new version of
UniPrint Infinity, the industry’s first printer-
vendor independent managed print solution
for any computing environment. UniPrint
Infinity 8.1.2 enhances the capabilities of
the vPad, a network appliance that enables
UniPrint Infinity users to release print jobs
securely through user authentication. New
features include ‘tap and print’ functionality
for users who prefer fast and secure printing
and the ability to completely lock down the
device so that print jobs can only be seen by
specified users.
www.uniprint.net
Charity donation
DMC Business Machines has raised a further £5,000
for the Starlight Children’s Foundation from sales of its
planitgreen cartridges. DMC gives the charity 25p for
every planitgreen toner cartridge it sells.
www.planitgreentoner.co.uk