Giannetta Responds to Aster Graphics’ Defamation Lawsuit
In April, we reported how the California-based division of aftermarket third-party toner manufacturer Aster Graphics, which is headquartered in China,...
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by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 12, 2019 · Last modified June 24, 2019
In April, we reported how the California-based division of aftermarket third-party toner manufacturer Aster Graphics, which is headquartered in China,...
Sharp CEO and Chairman Tai Jeng-wu said trade frictions between the United States and China could provide an “opportunity” to expand its business with Chinese companies, in contrast to many other manufacturers who have voiced concerns over U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods.
HP Inc. announced today that it;s opened the doors for its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence......
“The personnel shortage is an issue, and it will hurt your business unless you stay proactive.”
Commercial & Production Printing / Epson / News
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 11, 2019 · Last modified June 24, 2019
Epson America today launched the SureLab D870 Minilab Photo Printer ($2,295 MSRP), a “dry-lab” printer built for demanding small-format professional......
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 11, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
The complaint alleges that Canon and Toshiba devised a scheme to avoid observing the waiting period required by the HSR Act for Canon’s acquisition of Toshiba’s subsidiary Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.
Amazon / Canon / News / Patent-Infringement
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 11, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan, is continuing its campaign to have third-party toner cartridges that it says infringe on its patents removed from the Amazon ecommerce website.
On Friday, the United States reached a trade deal with Mexico, averting U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 5-percent tariff on......
Lexmark International today announced that it’s appointed Tom Eade to the position of senior vice president and chief technology officer. In...
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 7, 2019 · Last modified June 27, 2019
The most interesting – and perhaps game-changing – news this week was Xerox and HP Inc.’s announcement that they had...
Amazon / Canon / Imaging Supplies / News / Patent-Infringement
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 6, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
Canon Inc of Tokyo, Japan, reported today that it’s petitioned Amazon to remove various third-party toner cartridges from its e-commerce......
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 6, 2019 · Last modified October 25, 2019
Announcing the new hire of an “industry outsider,” Kyocera Document Solutions America CEO Oscar Sanchez stressed that the hire highlights...
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 6, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
Canon explains that the “magic” of its PIXMA G-series MegaTank printers lies with their continuous ink supply system (CISS)
Xerox reported today that it’s acquired two new multi-brand dealers, Rabbit Office Automation (ROA) and Heritage Business Systems (HBS), in...
Canon / Imaging Supplies / News / Patent-Infringement
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 5, 2019 · Last modified June 13, 2019
On June 4th, Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan, reported on a number of its actions in Italy regarding third-party toner......
HP / Imaging Supplies / News
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 4, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
In a move not likely to please the folks at HP Inc., yesterday, the Clover Imaging Group introduced a new partner program designed to switch customers from HP to Clover toner cartridges.
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