Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Examining the Quality of Toners
There have been recent reports about the bad quality and health consequences of Chinese produced toner. Where does bad quality come from?
Features
Dongle Gear Litigation Takes Intriguing Turn
A critical order has been issued in the ongoing battle between Canon and aftermarket cartridge manufacturers Static Control Components (SCC) and other aftermarket cartridge manufacturers. While the order advances Canon’s case, it was a critical victory for SCC and others that employ a linear dongle gear solution. On February 28, Administrative Law Judge Dee Lord ordered […]
Targeting Latin America
The three most important markets in Latin America for imaging supplies are still Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, with the latter going through some economic difficulties that may be temporarily distorting some of their consumption values. So says Gustavo Molinatti who hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. “Colombia and Peru complete the top five markets in the […]
Japanese Remanufacturers Survive… and Thrive
The remanufacturing market in Japan continues to be impacted by more severe pressure from the OEMs on one side and from new-build cartridges on the other. This has caused the remanufacturing industry to face a new reality it is again at a turning point and needs to work out a solution to the difficult circumstances […]
New Association Launched in India
A “much needed trade association” called Imaging Solutions Association of India (ISAI) was announced in New Delhi in November 2018.
Do Trade Associations Still Hold Value?
I propose we should make good reuse of toner cartridges and that we mobilize and support the value associations can bring to our businesses, our nations and the world adopting this Japanese idea of “Mottainai”.
Associations Proactively Providing a Voice
Trade Associations sit at the heart of each and every industry and are seen as the official voice of their sector.
The Future of Office Print
Each year, Keypoint Intelligence surveys companies on different aspects of printing and document management, seeking insight into how document technology ties into their larger company and IT strategies.