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Misconceptions
around printer
supplies
New research carried out by Lexmark
has revealed that better knowledge of
laser printer supplies could help firms
save money on the costs associated with
laser printing.
The research highlights the many
misconceptions that users have about laser
printer supplies. However, with better insight
into the capabilities, users could make more
informed decisions about the products they
purchase ensuring the best performance for
the price they pay.
“Our survey shows that many people
have little knowledge of what they can
expect from their printer supplies and
several misconceptions about capabilities
and costs,” said Danny Molhoek, General
Manager Lexmark UK and Ireland. “Whilst
some of these may have been true in the
past, technology as ever is advancing. Cost
per page is getting lower whilst the yield,
reliability and sustainability of products are
increasing all the time.”
www.lexmark.com
25 billion pages
Katun Corporation, providers of OEM-compatible
supplies for office imaging equipment, has
announced the achievement of a significant
milestone: 25 billion colour pages have been
produced using Katun and Media Sciences brand
colour toners.
Katun anticipates reaching two other milestones in
2013, including $3 billion in customer savings and one
trillion pages produced (combining colour and monochrome
output).
www.katun.com
Apprentice programme takes off
Cura Technical has implemented an apprentice
programme in partnership with Basildon-based
TheLightbulb Ltd, a provider of training and learning
services.
“This apprentice programme is providing young people with
the expertise and skills needed to meet the growing demands
of the business,” said Managing Director Jason Williams. “It is
a win-win situation as our apprentices know they are getting a
nationally recognised qualification whilst we can be equally secure
that our new employees have the required skills to hit the ground
running when their apprenticeships are complete. We are already
considering how to extend the scheme in the future.”
TheLightbulb Ltd has been working with Cura Technical to
offer a unique opportunity to individuals from the local area with
the relevant qualifications and desire to start their careers in this
exciting sector. Three apprentices now work at Cura Technical in
customer service, warehouse and business administration roles.
Visitors from Japan
Printerbase, an online printer reseller based in
Ashton-under-Lyne, recently welcomed visitors all
the way from Brother Industries in Japan to help
develop their new printers.
The electronics manufacturer chose Printerbase as
the only online retailer to visit on their trip to the United
Kingdom following the release of their brand new range of
J4000 printers.
Yuya Ibuka, Brother Industries’ European Supply Chain
Controller, Keita Aoyama and Osamu Nishikawa – both
Overseas Group Managers – travelled from Japan to discuss
their new stock of compact Multifunction Inkjet printers that
can print up to A3. They also outlined future plans and found
out what lies behind Printerbase’s success.
www.printerbase.co.uk
In the news
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...in brief...
Record year
PrintFleet Inc grew its revenues to
record levels in its 2012 fiscal year. The
company launched a series of significant
software enhancements over the same
period and added new distribution
partners and OEM programs to further
strengthen its market position.
www.printfleet.com
Latest NAPPS partner
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has
become the latest corporate partner
of NAPPS – The Document Solutions
Association. The two will work together
to define and drive standards of fair
practice throughout the UK’s print
supply channel.
www.napps.org.uk,
www.uk.bnpparibas.com
ProcessFlows joins
Nuance
Business solution provider, ProcessFlows,
has been promoted to Master VAD
Partner status by technology developer
Nuance for the Nuance eCopy and
Equitrac products.
Master VAD Partner status is awarded to
organisations considered by Nuance to be
experts in their field and demonstrates their
competence in marketing, selling, delivering
and technically supporting Nuance’s MFP
enabled print and document management
technologies.
www.processflows.co.uk