Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Controlling Static – Berto gets Stuck on Static
The printer and consumables industry is indebted to Static Control Components which has been a pioneer for 35 years.
Blogs
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How to Turn off Firmware Updates for HP416-216-206
James Douglas provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step video instructions to help remanufacturers solve frustrating HP firmware printer upgrades.
Annoying Paper Jams – They are Music to Berto’s Ears
What do you think of when you hear that the reason for the jamming problem in the office has been discovered? Our regular cartoonist has some fun with this one.
Behind the Eight Ball
James Douglas says the OEM printer cartridge is innocent until proven guilty. Aftermarket cartridges are not afforded that luxury.
How I Blew Half a Billion Bucks on a Car
UK businessman Darren Turner reveals why we should never try to deliver a technology that’s not needed in the first place.
Tough Words Konica Minolta Needs to Hear
Controversial industry commentator Ray Stasieczko apologises for being tough but warns we all must stop seeing things through rose-colored glasses and pay attention to the threats and challenges.
Some Quick Ink Facts I Bet You Never Knew
David Gibbons shares 9 quick inky facts including the first inks known to man and the first patented inks.
The Growth of Inkjet: New Normal or Temporary Bubble?
Gustavo Molinatti says despite unstable global shipments and problems in the supply chain, inkjet devices with built-in tanks continue to grow in the Latin American region.
Printing 1000 Pages by Mistake- Berto Hits the Button
Were you ever the intern in the office who sent off a test page to be printed but the machine kept printing? It's frightening, especially when there are still mistakes on the page.
What Do You Know About Refillable Ink Cartridges?
Canon is one of the OEMs incorporating refillable ink cartridges into its printer series.