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2014 年打印耗材行业大事纪
A QUARTERLY SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY HOT TOPICS BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
A VIEW OF THE U.S. OFFICE SUPPLIES INDUSTRY FOR INK & TONER
中国展商遭德国海关盘查!法兰克福PaperWorld展会一瞥2014年喷墨打印发展盘点
weSAYreportQ1
NEW INSIDE Cultivating the New World of 3D Printing
扫一扫行业资讯尽在掌握
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Mike Josiah
Technical Director of UniNet Imaging
Mike Josiah is the Technical Director at UniNet’s East Coast office, a global distributor of toner,
Smartchips, OPC drums, and other toner remanufacturing components. Mr. Josiah is an industry
veteran since 1987, and a member of ASTM committee F.05, the STMC Technician Certification
committee, as well as an STMC trainer. He and his support team at UniNet contribute with technical
articles to industry trade magazines, and conduct seminars at association meetings and tradeshows
worldwide.
Read his article “Remanufacturing the HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M630 Toner Cartridges” p40
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HP Dismisses Datel Suit
Hewlett-Packard has voluntarily dismissed its legal case against British-based Datel, in which it accused the company of stealing trade secrets from it. Since the move came as a surprise to the observers, the biggest question everyone will be asking now is why HP decided to back off after insisting on its allegations for eight months.
The case concerns codes that HP uses in chips in its ink cartridges as a way of protecting its proprietary technology against clones. The allegation against Datel was that it copied the codes and shared them with companies that manufacture clone cartridges. It was possible to do so because the chips for the HP printers are made by ST Microelectronics, which also offers its clients development kits they can use to develop their own software and firmware around the chips. Datel, HP claimed, had obtained one such development kit and had cracked the codes for the cartridges used on the HP 930 and HP 950 inkjets.
Datel’s stance was that what it did was a classic example of reverse engineering and, unlike stealing trade secrets, reverse engineering is a totally legal activity. The company also questioned HP’s right to claim ownership of the trade secrets in question, since it used technology developed by ST Micro, not HP.
After throwing accusations at each other, at the end of last year the two companies finally agreed to court-mandated mediation. As part of this process, they filed a joint case-management statement in which Datel states that it will consider the legality of HP’s claims in terms of competition and anti-competitive practices and look into the possibility of filing a counterclaim. Now, HP has decided to back down and this could be because it has realized that it doesn’t have a strong enough case, or that the company has better things to do with its money and legal power, given the ongoing separation between its businesses.
Toner Lifecycle: Re-use or RecycleBy Pau Estevewww.ameterreading.com
After attending to the RT Imaging summit in Barcelona, I discovered something interesting that I would like to share with you.
Users have 3 main choices:
OEM.• Buy a new original toner from OEM supplier (aka Canon, HP, Ricoh, Samsung…) When toner is empty, send it thru a recycling program back to the OEM supplier. OEM will recycle them, aka turn them into plastic and powder. End of story.
• OEMs try to get as much empties as they can so they don’t go into the remanufacturing business. Remember that consumables are the core business of printer manufacturers.
• O E M s a l s o f i g h t a g a i n s t manufacturers of compatible toner supplies, defending their intellectual property (aka Canon and HP lawsuits)
• OEMs have 90% of market share for color toner cartridges.
Compatibles• Buy compatible toner cartridge for a much lower price.
• Qual i ty i s not an issue in BW printing, but color printing is another thing, although it is getting better.
• D u e t o t h e r e c e n t p a t e n t infringement prosecution, especially by Canon and HP, this is not a 100% safe path, legally speaking.
• S o m e c o m p a t i b l e t o n e r manufacturers claim to have bigger page yields, although it is not clear where some printers recognize it.
Remanufactured• Buy a remanufactured toner cartridge and send the old one to the supplier to re-use it again. Keep going on and on….
• The green label is the nicest part of this option. Why throw it away when you can reuse it?
• Printing quality may be an issue here.
• Price is obviously a cornerstone here.
• Some remanufacturers will pay end-users as much as 5€ for an empty toner cartridge.
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Canon’s Pixma Pro-100 Offers High-Speed Quality Prints
Canon has a reputation for making some of the best photo printers and the Pixma Pro-100 wireless inkjet machine is an example of why this reputation is well deserved. It works with eight ink cartridges and features Canon’s Optimum Image Generation system that makes sure the inks are mixed in such a way as to yield the most realistic colors. Also, thanks to the Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering system, the Pixma Pro-100, like the other printers in the Pixma lineup, makes possible resolutions of as high as 4,800 x 2,400 dots per inch.
The Pro-100 is 8.5 inches in height and 15.2 inches long and, given its dimensions, it’s a pretty heavy device, at a bit over 43 pounds. As for wireless capabilities, the device works with AirPrint for iPads and iPhones, and it is also compatible with cameras that have PictBridge. It features two input trays: one for photo and art paper at the back, and one for thicker, specialty papers, at the front.
As for speed, the Pro-100 boasts an ability to print a bordered photo of 11x14 inches in just 90 seconds. The quality of the prints, of course, depends on the quality of the original image. If this one’s good, then the Pro-100 can yield wonderful details and true colors. With a price tag of $500, it’s a good entry-level choice for photographers.
Chinese Company Releases Smallest UV Printer
A Chinese company, named World Best Import & Export Co., has released the smallest printer that uses UV ink to print and it can do this on a variety of surfaces without the need for coating them in advance. What’s more, the device can do embossed effects and can be used for printing, for example, corporate logos on a variety of products, according to a company spokesperson.
World Best Import & Export also launched a new flatbed printer -- a device that uses heat function technology to print on materials made from a range of plastics, including phone cases and ID cards. It also works directly on the surface of the item and does not require any coating in advance. The company is already selling a lot of its phone case printers, which is not surprising given the rate of new phone sales worldwide. The device can print on both hard and soft cases, so it can be used by phone case retailers to make customized designs.
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Xerox Q4 Profit Beats Expectations
Xerox reported earnings per share of $0.31 apiece for the last quarter of 2014, versus analyst expectations for $0.29. Revenue for the period totaled $5.03 billion, down from $5.21 billion. Net attributable profit also declined, to $156 million, from $306 million a year earlier. The operating margin stood at 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2014, up from 9.4% for the respective period of 2013.
Xerox announced recently that it had agreed to sell its information technology outsourcing business to French Atos for $1.05 billion in order to streamline its operations, focusing on business process outsourcing and document outsourcing. Figures suggest it’s on the right track, with revenues from services growing to $2.72 billion in the fourth quarter, up 1.1%, and revenues from printing technology declining by 8.1%.
Xerox, Sensor Films Join Forces on Touch Sensors
US sensor system developer Sensor Films has teamed up with Xerox on a new high-volume production platform that will feature the printer maker’s solid ink technology and Sensor Films’ expertise in jet-based deposition. There will be two products to come out of this partnership: a customizable sheet-fed digital deposition system and a roll-to-roll printing line. The first will hit the market in the second half of 2015, and the second is expected to be launched in 2016. Sensor Films hopes the release of these two pieces of production equipment will coincide with the growing demand for high volume, low-cost printed touch circuits. For Xerox, on the other hand, the partnership is a way of continuing with its long-term strategy of investing in solid ink printing technology.
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3D Printing Market in Carmaking to Reach $1.25 Bln in 4 years
I t may come as a surprise, given 3D printing's capabilities in prototyping, but today the use of the technology in the carmaking industry is estimated at around $267 million. Things, however, are set to change, with this market increasing fivefold to $1.25 billion over the next four years, according to the 3D Printing Industry.
Although it's too early to talk about mass use of 3D printed component parts in vehicles, prototyping applications will continue to gain traction, and yes, 3D printed components will find their way into cars, though in concept models for now.
Ford has been using additive manufacturing for its prototypes for a couple of decades now and, according to company officials, it's per fect for prototyping, although the average build speed makes it inefficient for full-scale production. Still, Ford is experimenting and recently 3D printed the whole front end of a prototype F-150 truck.
3D Printing Market Leaders Not Worried About HP
Hewlett Packard entered the 3D printing sector with fanfare, showcasing a device using a proprietary technology, Multi Jet Fusion, which the company claims can print ten times faster than current speeds. According to observers, the move is proof that HP has taken seriously the potential of 3D printing. However, competitors are not worried yet. For starters, HP has not released a lot of details about its machine. Besides, it’s not planning to launch it on the market until next year, which implies there are still angles to smooth, perhaps. Yet, HP has the money and the brand awareness to rank among the leaders in 3D printing. Ironically, just three years ago HP ended a partnership with Stratasys, one of the biggest 3D printer makers currently, in the belief that the industry is not among its top priorities.
China Set on Becoming Biggest Regional Market for 3D Printers
China is ambitious to become the largest regional market for 3D printers, supporting plans by one of its biggest sector players, XYZprinting, to ship one million 3D printers across the world by 2018. Beijing’s plans are to overtake the US and Europe as regional sales hub even sooner, in 2016.
This year, XYZprinting eyes sales of 100,000 printers, with China accounting for a large portion of this number. With attractive prices, starting from 3,999 yuan ($640), the company is mostly eyeing the consumer sector. However, plans are to diversify into semi-professional 3D printers, attracting buyers from the industrial sphere. Its main competition is the large US 3D printer makers that have been recently putting a lot of effort into the household segment of the market. Overall, sales of 3D printers are seen to be at 2.3 million by 2018.
EuroMold 2014 Reveals Top Development Areas for 3D Printing
The EuroMold Show, the world's biggest 3D printing expo, which took place at the end of November in Germany has highlighted a number of areas where the technology will develop most actively this year. Here they are, according to industry expert Steve Heller.
First, prototyping will continue to be one of the main applications for the technology and its importance will only grow as new, improved materials are created. More and more companies are waking up to the fact that 3D printing allows them to bring new products to the market in much less time than with traditional prototyping.
Second, 3D printing applications in healthcare will also continue to grow. In Germany alone, there have already been 10 million dental crowns and bridges 3D-printed and put in patients' mouths. That's a significant number. Another branch of 3D printing for healthcare that will continue going strong is customized implants, which, Heller says, will continue to grow in popularity due to the convenience they offer and the speed with which they are created.
Thirdly, there's the education sector, where at this point raising awareness of the technology is the priority. Though there is growing awareness of 3D printing in business, the general public is far from the tech -- something that needs to change. One of the industries that are helping this change is art and fashion -- these provide much publicity to 3D printing, showcasing the possibilities inherent in the technology.
Another priority area in 3D printing is metal printing, which will be driven mainly by the aerospace industry, although there wasn't a big presence from this industry at EuroMold 2014.
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3D Printing to Impact Consumer Product Safety
It has been repeatedly stated that 3D printing is set to turn the whole supply chain upside down, affecting basically every step of the production process. One aspect of this process is product safety. According to industry observers, the new manufacturing tech will have a twofold impact on this.
On the one hand, 3D printing enables much quicker prototyping and prototype refinement. As it will allow for more localized production, it will generally shorten the supply chain, allowing for stricter application of quality standards. Additionally, since one of the major benefits of 3D printing is the creation of customized products, this will also increase the safety of the output -- each item is made according to individual client specs.
On the other hand, however, 3D printing is a large playing field with new players entering it all the time. Not all of these are aware of quality standards and regulations, or willing to comply with them. Also, some could use hazardous or low-quality raw materials, resulting in dangerous or defective products. All in all, there are as many advantages as there are disadvantages when talking about 3D printing’s effect on product safety and quality.
3D Printing Will Make Digital Dentistry More Affordable
Stratasys is launching a new product that will make dental and orthodontic services more affordable. The Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D printer will allow dental labs to make more accurate tooth reproductions for veneers and dentures, for example. The machine can also make surgical guides and delivery trays. It’s compatible with Stratasys’ other dental
products, which are a series of three 3D printing materials. Stratasys has been focusing on the healthcare sector for a while now, seeing the huge potential 3D printing has to completely change the face of this industry.
3D Systems’ Cube 3 Is a Good Choice for Non-Professionals
3D System’s Cube 3 compact 3D printer is among the smallest devices in its niche on the market and is quite affordable, with a price tag of just $999. For this money, you can print any small object you like; but don’t try for larger jobs because the Cube 3 sometimes stops working halfway through the job. What’s more, unlike its direct competitors, such as XYZprinting’s Da Vinci 1.0, it has a dual extruder, which allows it to print with two colors simultaneously.
On the minus side, however, running costs tend to be high, because the printer works with the proprietary filament cartridges of 3D Systems, and these don’t come cheaply. Otherwise, it’s easy on the eye and doesn’t take much space, with dimensions of 13.2x13.5x9.5 inches and a weight of just 17 pounds or 7.7 kilos.
3D-Printed Chocolates, Anyone?
A Chinese company called Wolfson, has created a 3D printer that uses chocolate as filament. The company wil l be marketing a product l ine of personalized portraits in chocolate with the brand name of Euler’s Rose, set in a wrapping of cocoa paper. Though chocolate may seem an easy choice for 3D printing, reality is different because it needs to be heated to a very precise temperature, between 34 and 38 degrees Centigrade, otherwise it would become too runny to be able to form an image.
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Startup Launches First Compact 3D Printer
A Singapore-based startup named Blacksmith Group has showcased the first compact 3D printer-and-scanner device in the world at the annual meeting of the American Association Advancement of Science.
The multifunctional device has a price tag of $2,200 and can scan objects, create a digitized model and then print it. It’s called the Blacksmith Genesis, it’s the size of an espresso machine and you don’t need in-depth computer design knowledge to work with it. You can either print a scanned object directly, or, once it’s scanned, manipulate it until you get the item you want. What’s more, you can control the process remotely, via a mobile device, thanks to a built-in 5 megapixel camera. Blacksmith Genesis also features Wi Fi connectivity, an integrated SD card reader, and USB connection.
The 3D printer was crowdfunded and the first supporter that helped the company raise $80,000 to build it will be able to order a device next month.
M&A Increases Investor Confidence in 3D Printing
The 3D printing industry had been growing very slowly over the first two decades of its existence but the last few years, especially the period since 2012, have seen a striking rate of development. Growth is projected to get even more intensive in the following few years, with the expiration of several major patents and the consequent entry into the market of many new players. However, individual investors such as venture capital firms and private equity funds are still reluctant to pour a lot of money into 3D printing companies. Still, confidence is growing as the sector has started consolidating.
3D Systems is by far the most active buyer in 3D printing, accounting for 70% of all acquisitions. It is likely, however, that smaller companies are merging without making it public. As for what the future holds in this respect, some financial experts believe that companies from other industries for which 3D printing has a growing appeal, will start buying into this market. These include giants like General Electric and Boeing, for example, as well as software producers and medical equipment and tool makers. For the majority of new entrants, however, crowdfunding will likely continue to be the major source of capital in the near term.
XYZprinting Ready to Take On 3D Systems
Chinese company XYZprinting seems ready to challenge the dominant positions of 3D Systems and Stratasys in the industry by offering a whole range of 3D printing solutions -- both for households and for industrial use. The company’s flagship product at the moment is the da Vinci 1.0 AiO 3D printer, which combines a printer with a scanner and sells for just $799. What’s more, XYZprinting has the financial resources to continue undercutting the rest of the 3D printer makers thanks to the support of Taiwanese manufacturing corporation, New Kinpo Group.
In an interview with Steve Heller about XYZprinting’s participation in the EuroMold expo last year, XYZ’s marketing director Gary Shu said the company was gearing up for a new line of printers this year, including their first non-FDM machine -- a stereolitography printer, which will probably cost half what these printers currently cost, which is around $5,000. XYZprinting will also be launching a new line of FDm printers plus its first lineup of industrial 3D printers. Shu added that in 2015 the company will showcase an even cheaper machine than the da Vinci but did not give any more details.
As for the challenges the company faces, Shu said that the main one is brand awareness, which the company is working on by taking part in industry expos like EuroMold. Also, he said, the 3D printing market is not developing as fast as the company had expected but things are still moving in the right direction.
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German RepRap Upgrades PRotos Kit
3D printer maker German RepRap announced it has upgraded its PRotos 3D printing kit to a third version, featuring two modifications. One, the Base-kit, is consumer-oriented, and priced at 999 euro; while the second, the Full-kit, has wider capabilities than the Base-kit, including a heated bed of 12V, which allows for the use of different printing materials, dual extruders, an SD card reader, and a liquid crystal display.
Both upgraded printers feature a sturdy aluminum frame, a three-point mounted printing bed to make calibration of the objects to be printed much easier, and are very easy to assemble. They are already available to order on German RepRap’s website.
Italian Co Makes First 3D Printed Ski Boots
CRP Group, an Italian company, presented the first 3D printed ski boots at the 2015 ISPO in Munich, an expo that showcases the latest from outdoor, ski, action, performance sports, and textile trends. The boots are made from a proprietary polyamide material reinforced with carbon fiber -- Windform SP. Called EasyStand, the boots feature special insoles that are higher at the toes and lower at the heels, ensuring a better fit at the heels and more space in the front. This wider space in the front gives toes a wider berth for movement, protecting against freezing. What’s more, the insoles are adjustable in one of three positions, which change the height of the foot in the boot. The creation won the award for best product in the Ski category at the ISPO.
Shapeways Introduces Express 3D Printing Service
Shapeways has won a place as the best 3D printing consumer services provider but up unti l now it has had one major disadvantage: the service is slow, with some orders taking as long as 12 days because of the materials used. In a world where customers expect fast turnaround times, however, Shapeways has proven to be a company moving with the times. It is now launching an express service called “RUSH 2 & 3 Day production”. It will be offered for items to be printed with its White Strong & Flexible filament.
The service will be offered as a pilot program first, with customers encouraged to sign up. There will be size limitations: only object with a size of less than 150x150x200 mm will be approved. Also, orders will need to be placed before 8am EDT to qualify for the three-day service. Customers from North America, Australia and New Zealand are eligible for the rush service. The final consideration is the price. The rush service won’t come cheap. In fact, it will cost double the usual price that Shapeways charges for items printed with the White Strong & Flexible filament.
Be Wise When Investing in 3D Printing
Few things in the business world are certain, but one of them is that the 3D printing industry is set for huge growth over the next few years. One reason for this growth will be the expiry of key patents and the entry into the market of a lot of new players. It would be difficult to navigate this sea of 3D printing companies but some financial experts believe Stratasys will be the best bet among the “old” players.
For one thing, Stratasys has been reasonable with expansion through acquisitions, unlike sector player 3D Systems. It has only made two big ones -- of Object and Makerbot -- and each has made significant contributions to its product lineup. Now Stratasys is likely to focus more on research and development, for which it has set aside $460 million. That will ensure it keeps a competitive edge. The third reason why Stratasys is a good investment is that it has so far the most printers: 110,500 across the world. While the returns from the printers themselves are not so great, consumables are a high-margin product portfolio and these will be bringing good returns, which the company could then invest in R&D.
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Epson Joins Forces with Print Audit on MPS
Epson recently announced a partnership with Print Audit, focused on managed print services. The printing solutions software provider has been granted certification for all of Epson’s WorkForce Pro product line, Epson America announced. Under the partnership, both Epson and Print Audit will be able to offer their customers managed print support services, lowering costs and improving productivity all around combining Epson’s printers with Print Audit’s Facilities Manager software platform.
OKI B412dn -- LED-powered and Compact
The OKI B412dn printer uses a technology similar to laser but based on LEDs, and makes for a good alternative to laser machines. The device is just 9.6 inches high, 15.2 inches wide and 14.3 inches long, so it doesn’t need much space. It has a standard 250-sheet paper tray plus a multipurpose one with a capacity for 100 sheets, and offers automatic double-sided printing. Average print speed stands at 35 pages per minute for monochrome, text pages. There are also modifications that offer two paper trays capable of holding as many as 880 sheets.
The OKI B412dn supports mobile printing -- in the cloud, and from iOS and Android devices -- and has USB and ethernet connectivity. Wi-fi is available at an additional cost of $75. as for print quality, tests have shown that it would suffice for most business uses, though at smaller fonts -- 8 and below -- print quality is not really optimal. Running costs have been estimated at $0.019 per page, which is much lower than for other printers in its price class. It retails for $199.
Epson’s WF-100 is a Good Compact Choice in Mobile Printers
All major printer makers offer mobile printers for people whose business is often conducted on the go and they need to print something outside the comfort of an office. Epson is, of course, no exception. It markets the WF-100, a mobile printer that, to begin with, is more compact, and thus easy to carry around than its direct competitors from Canon and HP.
Closed, the WF-100 stands 12.2’ across, 6’ from front to back, and 2.4’ high. When it is in use, its height grows to 8.5’ and length goes up to 9.1’ to account for the input and output trays. It is powered by a battery, so there’s no hassle with the wires. The device supports Wi-Fi connectivity, and is compatible with Wi-Fi Direct, Google Cloud Print, and Apple AirPrint, as well as Epson’s proprietary Epson Connect and Epson iPrint apps.
The capacity of the input tray is modest, at 20 sheets of paper or five sheets of photo paper, but you’re not expected to print out 100-page contracts on the go. Printing speeds are reasonable at 6.7 ppm for black-and-white, and 3.8 ppm for color prints on average. Cost per page is not so reasonable, however, at $0.08 for black-and-white and $0.16 for color. The price tag of the printer is also high: $349.99.
HP Leads LFP Market in 2014
HP was the market leader in large format printers last year, ahead of its four main competitors: Canon, Epson, Roland, and Ricoh. Total shipments of large format printers globally rose 3.5%, although revenues were slightly lower, by less than 1%. The bulk of the decline was attributable to the inkjet segment, where the bigger revenues come from consumables.
HP’s lead was a result of its robust performance in the technical market as well as its dominant position in the Latex segment. The number two, Canon, boasted a 20% market share with an overall strong performance, while Epson, which ranked third, had technical printers and dye-sublimation devices to thank for this. Number four was Roland, which grew in the eco-solvent printing market, as well as in the UV-curable and dye-sublimation segments. The last among the big ones, Ricoh, was strong in the large format toner-based printers, with a special focus on technical inkjets.
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Sanford, N.C. – Static Control recently announced the first product release of this year, featuring toner solutions, a new Odyssey® mag rol ler and a unique shipping lock solution for select Samsung® cartridges.
Odyssey® toner for use in cartridges for HP® M225 and Canon® MF229 printers was launched. This toner provides OEM-comparable performance when used with a full Static Control build, including the doctor blade, mag roller and PGDRHP1505-2 OPC drum. Odyssey® toner for use in cartridges for the HP® 2600 printer was also released and delivers OEM-comparable performance.
An Odyssey® mag rol ler for use in cartridges for HP® M806 printers was also launched. This Odyssey® mag roller provides OEM-comparable performance and is recommended in both dedicated M806 (CF325X) empties and converted C8543X cartridges when used in the M806.
A new cartridge end cap removal system for use in cartridges for HP® M806 and 9000 printers was released. The removal system allows remanufacturers to easily remanufacture these cartridges without damaging the cartridge core.
Also released was an Odyssey® Toner for use in Lexmark® C534 cartridges. This chemical toner was developed in-house to provide excellent image density while meeting OEM page yield. Other aftermarket toners are pulverized, and can create excessive torque in the cartridge, damaging the toner adder roller and developer roller.
A ten kilogram bulk offering of Odyssey® toner for use in Samsung® ML-3051 cartr idges was released based on customer demand. A one ki logram offer ing of Odyssey® toner for use in Samsung® CLT-x406S and x506S cartridges was also released. All of
these toners were previously released in dedicated fill weight bottle sizes and provide excellent image density.
Also launched were an Odyssey® OPC drum for use in Dell® 5330cartridges and a replacement wiper blade for use in Ricoh® SP 3500/3510 cartridges. Replacement chips for use in regionalized cartridges for Xerox® WorkCentre™ 4150 were also released.
A shipping lock for use in newer-style Samsung® MLT-D208 cartridges was released. The newer style cartridges have partially exposed PCR saddles. This shipping lock separates the PCR from the OPC drum during storage to prevent damage to the surface of these vital components. It is recommended to use this lock with the LEXCWRAP-L for protect ion dur ing storage and unpacking.
Static Control launched more than 800 products in 2014 and currently has more than 1,000 products in development. To keep abreast of the latest product releases, visit www.scc-inc.com and click on the “New Products” icon on the homepage.
Static Control Announces First Product Release of 2015 Multiple Toner Solutions, Mag Roller, Chips and More Launched for Many OEM Engines
Los Angeles, CA –UniNet introduces Absolute Color® toner and components for use in Konica Minolta Magicolor 4650, 4690, 4695 color printer series.
The Konica Minolta Magicolor 4650 color laser printer is rated at 24 ppm for both black and color prints. Targeted for small workgroups, the most outstanding feature included in this printer is its exceptional 9600 x 600 dpi class color printing. Toner and drum units come as separate items. OEM toner cartridges are available in 4,000 and 8,000 page versions. Imaging units are rated at 30,000 pages.
UNINET UNVEILS ABSOLUTE BLACK® MICR TONER FOR HP ENTERPRISE MFP M600, M700 SERIES & PRO MFP 400 SERIES
Los Angeles, CA –UniNet unveils Absolute Black® MICR toner for use in HP Enterprise MFP M600 Series, HP Enterprise MFP M700 Series and the HP Pro MFP 400 Series multifunction printers.
These are some of the latest HP monochrome multifunction printers, however these machines can also be used for specialty MICR check-printing applications using special MICR toners. All toners have been tested and meet ANSI, ABA and CBA specifications when matched with a compatible drum.
UNINET PRESENTS X GENERATION® BLACK TONER & COMPONENTS FOR BROTHER HL-L2380/2360/2340/2300/MFC-L2740/2720/2700 TN660/630
Los Angeles, CA – UniNet presents X Generation ® Black toner and components for use in Brother HL-L2380, 2360, 2340, 2300, MFC-L2740, 2720, 2700 TN660/630 monochrome printer series.
The Brother HL-L2360 is the newest and most popular of the HL-L2300 Series monochrome printers. These printers are similar models with slightly different speeds (27-32 ppm) and features. All printer models use the same supplies.
Toner is offered as TN630 (1,200 pages) and TN660 (2,600 pages) and the machine also uses the DR630 drum (12,000 pages).
Just like most Brother monochrome printers, reset levers are needed to remanufacture these cartridges and the levers are newly designed.
UniNet offers a complete remanufacturing solution for this cartridge. For further information, please contact UniNet at + 1 (424) 675-3300 or visit www.uninetimaging.com
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Aicon Provides New Canon Cartridges
The Aicon team is very pleased to announce that we now provide compatible Canon PGI-1300XL/1500XL and PGI-2300XL/2500XL ink cartridges.
Product Features:• These series CANON printers are the newest launched business printers suitable for A4 paper quick printing which will save on printing costs.• There are two different ink volumes for OEM ink cartridge models PGI-1300/1500/2300/2500, standard version and XL version. Our company only provides the XL version.• Different Regions have different codes.Structural Features• Stable quality and simple structure.• Majority of ink are pigment inks.• Structure of ink cartridges are half cotton design.
Seize the opportunity and be the first one in your market to have this model.For more details, please refer to Aicon website: www.iaicon.com or contact Aicon at [email protected].
Zhuhai Aicon Image Co., Ltd
More Details:
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Canon Continues Focusing on Digital Cameras
Canon is one of the biggest imaging technology providers, but recently it has transpired that its main focus these days is on digital cameras, judging by its latest patent applications in the US. Besides cameras, Canon is also working on medical devices, as well as on augmented reality products.
One of these is a head-mounted 3D image display interface, and another is a method of mixed reality imaging, combining real and virtual images. In the medical department, Canon is t rue to imaging technologies. One of its latest patents here is for an ophthalmological diagnostic device -- a projection optical system. A separate new device is a pair of binoculars that have a built-in image-stabilizing function. Also in the field of medical devices, Canon is working on a technology aimed at making it easier for a doctor to come up with a diagnosis based on analyzing specific data.
Canon is also big in printers, to say the least, and it’s been working on some new things in this department as well. One is a self-cleaning printer and another is a new toner mixture that ensures a better-quality magenta. Also in the imaging department, Canon has developed an improved printing technology for the reproduction of copy forgery-inhibited patterns. The technology aims to prevent the unauthorized copying of sensitive content protected with an appropriate pattern. Lastly, the company is working on a so-called visual vocabulary that provides an analysis of images based on a set of characteristics.
In its main field of interest, digital cameras, Canon recently came up with an apparatus that can format a collection of stored images in a camera and organize them into an album. Another patent application deals with improved transmission of images from a digital camera. Yet another focuses on allowing more than one user to interact with images stored on one single camera.
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Epson Diversifies into Mobile POS Solutions
At the beginning of February, Epson announced it had joined forces with US company Touch Dynamic for the development of point-of-sale solutions for shops and hotels. Earlier than that, it also showcased a range of POS solutions, including peripheral device control systems and tablet-based POS support solutions.
In this area, Epson has applied for two new patents in the US. One is for a method that adds marketing value to a printed receipt. The added value consists in bonus point coupons, company logos and adverts. The second patent application is for a double-sided receipt printer. What's new about this printer is that it prints on both sides of the paper without reversing the feed, thus avoiding jams, and also reduces paper waste in the form of white space.
But Epson is not just active in POS solutions, it's also researching and developing robotic products. One new patent application in this field is for a set of systems that can guide robots around obstacles and help them avoid clashes that can damage them. Another application features a robotic controller of a manufacturing robot, and yet a third focuses on making biological information detectors more accurate. In addition, Epson has developed an electronic wristwatch featuring a solar cell that powers the mechanism, and a new method for DNA testing.
Of course, the company has not ignored its printer business, as evidenced by another patent application for the improvement of ink recovery mechanisms. A couple of other applications deal with impact detection in portable and touch-sensitive ones to ensure the smooth function of the devices, and with the more economical use of expensive inks.
The Most Affordable Printer?
Pantum’s Newegg monochrome household printer may be one of the cheapest printers there is, even the cheapest, with a price tag of $29.99. Given the price, the device is quite well equipped and it is also wireless. The Newegg is very compact, at 7.1x13.3x8.7 inches, and features two paper trays, input and output, capable of holding 150 and 100 sheets, respectively. The toner cartridge has a capacity for some 700 pages, which is pretty good for household use, and after that replacement cartridges come in at $39.99. The printer is Wi-Fi enabled and even though this is not expressly stated, it most likely supports printing via Google Cloud Print and AirPrint.
Epson Showcases New Textile Printer Line
Epson has released a new fashion textile printer line, including the SureColorF7070 and the SureColor 6070, which would come in particularly handy for designers who are now making their first steps in the fashion world. The devices are innovative in that they allow you to print a certain design directly onto the fabric, and one of them, the SureColor7070, retails for just $9,000. The SureColor6070 is more expensive, though, at $20,000, but in exchange for the higher price, it is capable of printing a design directly onto a piece of apparel, such as a T-shirt, for example.
Epson is well on to something with this release, given that the world’s textile printing market is projected to reach 30 billion square meters by 2020, and that would be the result of innovations concerning the print speed, the efficiency of the process, and the design of the machines. Asia is the market leader in the industry, with growth there seen at a compound annual rate of 4% thru 2020.
Epson Launches ITS Printers in UAE
Epson recently showcased its ink-tank-system product line in the United Arab Emirates to promote the system, which is considered a better alternative to ink cartridges. According to the company, ITS printers provide greater reliability and productivity at lower cost and with much less hassle than changing an ink cartridge involves. The tanks, says Epson’s Middle East manager Khalil El-Dalu, can support 4,000 pages in monochrome, and 6,500 in color.
Among the models that feature the ink tank system are L1300, L1800, L850, L810, and L120. The first two are suitable for users who have to print a lot on a daily basis, offering them, along with the aforementioned benefits, much shorter downtime, since refilling the ink tanks is a quick job. The L850 and L810 are aimed at photographers, offering good photo print quality and quickly. The last model in the lineup is for household use, perfect for students and small businesses too.
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VAN NUYS, Calif. – Last year, MSE celebrated its 20th anniversary. During that time the company built an enduring legacy for quality, innovation, and for releasing products and services that fostered OEM conversion while also being on the leading edge of important trends such as MPS and color growth.
In July of 2014, MSE merged with Clover Technologies Group. This merger created a powerful partnership with the world’s largest core and e-waste asset collector and a company that also possesses a formidable manufacturing and engineering infrastructure.
Early on in the merger, MSE made commitments to its customers that not only would MSE’s legacy of quality not be impacted, it would actually be enhanced by additional access to resources, reinvestment into technology, and a growing engineering footprint.
Since July, MSE/Clover Technologies Group has delivered on that promise.
Says Yoel Wazana, President, MSE: “Winning this award means a lot for MSE and our dealers because it shows that our commitment to quality is not only intact, it’s actually stronger than ever. We have so many resources and capabilities at our disposal after the merger that we are delivering new concepts, resulting in our highest success rates ever!”
Added Eric Martin, President, North American sales, Clover Technologies group: “We recognize that the MSE brand plays an integral part of our global strategy in offering a true OEM alternative product and providing dealers with the vehicle to capture a greater share of the global color market. This award is recognition that our confidence in MSE quality is shared within the dealer community. When combined with our global capabilities in collection, manufacturing, MPS solutions, and IP strength, we create a value proposition that is second to none.”
The nominations for Remanufacturer of the Year were chosen by a panel of industry experts selected by The Recycler Magazine. Voting was open to dealers, resellers, remanufacturers and other subscribers from around the world. The award was presented on Sunday, February 1 at the Remax Expo @Paperworld 2015 show in Frankfurt, Germany.
MSE would like to thank all of our customers all over the world for recognizing us with your votes. We will continue to reward your confidence in us by delivering better products and better solutions!
Thank You for Voting MSE Remanufacturer of the Year
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First introduced in September 2014, the HP LaserJet M630 is based on a 57 ppm, 1200 dpi engine. All the printers to date in this series come standard with an 800 MHz processor, have 1.5Gb memory (Expandable to 2Gb) and have a first page out in less than 8.5 seconds.
This series of machines are heavy duty with double sided scanning, paper capacity of up to 3,100 pages, a built in security center to safeguard your documents, a full color touch screen and full MFP capabilities.
These cartridges are the next rendition of the HP 64A/X (P4015) and the HP 90A/X (Enterprise 600 series). They are very similar and use many of the same parts, but are not interchangeable. C o n v e r s i o n k i t s a r e c u r r e n t l y i n development. Check with your supplier for availability.
Out of the box they come with a 10,500 page low yield cartridge. The new CF281A and CF281X cartridges are rated for 10,000 and 24,000 pages respectively. Both the 81A and 81X cartridges work in all machines to date.
The CF281A has a list of $171.99*The CF281X has a list of $282.99*
*Pricing as of 1/12/2015
The following Figures (1-8) show the difference between the two 81A and 81X cartridges.
Fig. 1 & 2 Top of 81A, 81XFig. 3 & 4 Bottom of 81A, 81XFig. 5 & 6 Right side 81A, 81XFig. 7 & 8 Left side 81A, 81X
The current machines that use these new cartridges are as follows:
Printer usage, as well as some common printer/cartridge problems will be
Mike JosiahMike Josiah is the Technical Director at UniNet’s East Coast office, a global distributor of toner, Smartchips, OPC drums, and other toner remanufacturing components. Mr. Josiah is an industry veteran since 1987, and a member of ASTM committee F.05, the STMC Technician Certification committee, as well as an STMC trainer. He and his support team at UniNet contribute with technical articles to industry trade magazines, and conduct seminars at association meetings and tradeshows worldwide.
Remanufacturing the HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M630 Toner Cartridges By Mike Josiah, Technical Director of UniNet Imaging
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covered at the end of this article.
It’s been a while since we have covered monochrome printing theory especially on the faster printers so we are covering it here. Knowing the theory is very helpful if you run into a print issue and need to troubleshoot what happening. When you know what each part does and when, you can narrow the issue down much quicker.
Cartridge TheoryFigures 9 and 9A show how the various circuits, signals and motors come out of the printer and what they connect to in the cartridge.
The image formation process consists of 8 steps which are split up into five functional blocks. See Figure 10
In the first step, the Primary Charge roller (PCR) places a uniform negative DC Bias voltage on the OPC drum surface.
The amount of the negative DC Bias placed on the drum is controlled by the printer’s intensity setting. This process sets the drum for the laser. See Figure 11
In the second step, two laser beams are fired onto a rotating mirror (called the scanner). As the mirror rotates, the beam reflects into a set of focusing lens. The beam then strikes the OPC’s surface, which neutralizes the negative charge and leaves a latent electrostatic image on the drum. Two beams are used for faster printing. See Figures 12 & 12A
The third step (developing block) is where the toner image is developed on the drum by the developing section, (or supply chamber), which contains the toner particles. The toner is held to the magnetic roller sleeve by the stationary magnet inside the sleeve, and a DC bias voltage supplied by the high voltage power supply. This DC bias voltage is controlled by the printer’s density setting, and causes either more or less toner to be attracted to the drum. This in turn will either increase or decrease the print density. Both the Primary Charge roller and magnetic roller DC Bias voltages are controlled by the printer’s density setting. The amount of toner on the magnetic roller sleeve is also controlled by the rubber Doctor blade, which uses pressure to keep the amount of toner on the magnetic roller sleeve constant. This blade also causes a static charge to build up on the toner, which helps keep the coating of toner
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even, and allows easy transfer to the OPC drum.
There is a lot going on here and you can see where print density issues can be caused by more than one part or setting. See Figure 13
As the laser exposed areas of the OPC drum approach the magnetic roller, the toner particles are attracted to the drums surface due to the opposite voltage potentials of the toner, and laser exposed surface of the OPC drum. See Figure 14
In the fourth step the toner image is then transferred to the paper as it passes below the drum by the transfer charge roller, which places a positive charge on the back of the paper. This positive charge causes the negatively charged toner on the drum’s surface to be attracted to the page. The small diameter of the drum, combined with
the stiffness of the paper causes the paper to peel away from the drum. See Figure 15
In the fifth step the paper separates from the drum. The static charge eliminator weakens the attractive forces between the negatively charged drum surface, and the positively charged paper. This prevents toner dropouts onto the paper at low temperatures and humidity and also prevents paper from wrapping around the drum. See Figure 16
In the Sixth step the image is then fused on to the paper by the fuser assembly, which is comprised of the upper fixing film assembly and the lower fuser roller. The paper passes between a heated upper fixing film assembly and a soft lower rubber roller. The upper heated element then melts the toner into the paper. The fixing film assembly consists of a Teflon sleeve with a ceramic heating element inside. These fusers are a bit different in that they have a Brush which has a DC Bias charge on it to help keep the film clean. See Figure 17
In the Seventh step the OPC drum is cleaned. On average, approximately 95% of the toner is transferred to the paper during the print cycle. As the drum rotates dur ing pr int ing, the remaining 5% of the toner that is on the OPC drum is cleaned off the drum by the wiper blade. It is then guided into
the waste chamber by the recovery b l a d e , a n d s t o r e d i n t h e w a s t e chamber. See Figure 18
Step 8 is where the residual charge is eliminated. An AC signal is placed on the PCR which eliminates any residual charges from the drum and prepares the drum to be charged. (Also by the PCR). The AC erase and DC charge voltages are applied to the drum almost simultaneously. See Figure 19
Required Tools 1) Toner approved vacuum. 2) A small Common screwdriver 3) A Phillips head screwdriver 4) Needle Nose Pliers
Supplies NeededToner for use in the HP M630 series of printers. (STD or HY load)Replacement drumReplacement Wiper BladeReplacement Doctor BladeReplacement PCRReplacement Magnetic roller sleeveNew Replacement SmartchipConductive GreaseDrum lubricationHot Glue gun (See text)
1) Place the cartridge with the toner hopper facing up and towards you. This will orient the cartridge for right and left sides.
2) Open the drum cover towards
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the back of the cartridge. Remove the right side metal bar by prying it out of its holder. See Figure 20
3) On the opposite side of the cartridge, carefully pry off the drum cover plastic arm. The spring will probably pop off, take care not to loose it. We will go over the installation at the end of this article. Remove the drum cover assembly. See Figure 21
4) Remove the metal bar from the left side, and remove the entire drum cover assembly. Make sure you put the spring in a safe place. See Figure 22
5) Remove the five screws on the right side end cap. See Figure 23
6) Remove the five screws from the left end cap. See Figures 24
7) Remove the right and left side end caps from the cartridge. Note that the gears do not come off the gear (right) end cap. See Figure 25
8) Separate the toner hopper and waste chamber. See Figure 26
9) On the large gear side of the waste
chamber, remove the screw and white plastic drum bushing. See Figure 27
10) Remove the drum. See Figure 28
11) Remove the PCR. See Figure 29
12) Remove the two screws from the wiper blade. See Figure 30
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13) Remove the wiper blade from the cartridge, and clean out the waste toner. See Figure 31
1 4 ) D u e t o t h e h i g h s p e e d a n d page counts of these cartridges, we recommend that the wiper blades be replaced. Make sure that the wiper blade foam seals are clean. See Figure 32
15) Install the new wiper blade and two screws. See Figure 33
16) Clean the PCR with your standard PCR cleaner.
17) Install the cleaned PCR. Place a small amount of conductive grease on the black PCR saddle. Remember, when using conductive grease, more is not better! See Figure 34
18) On the drum axle pin, clean off the old conductive grease and replace
with new. See Figure 35
19) Install the drum small gear side first onto the drum axle pin. See Figure 36
20) Install the white plastic drum bushing and screw. If the OEM drum grease is dirty, clean it off with alcohol, and replace with white lithium grease. See Figure 37
21) On the supply chamber, carefully pry off the Magnetic roller (MRS) cover, and remove. See Figure 38
22) Remove the MRS drive gear. See Figure 39
23) Note the location of the spring that sits between the MRS holder and the hopper. Remove the two screws, spring and the holder. See Figures 40 & 41
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24) Remove the MRS assembly. See Figure 42
25) Remove the two Dr. Blade screws and the DR. Blade. Note the clear plastic strip that covers the DB screws Slide the screwdriver under the strip. Be careful not to damage the strip! See Figures 43 & 44
26) Remove the fill plug and clean out all the remaining toner in the supply hopper. See Figure 45
27) Note the magnetic seals on the MRS and the DB sealing foam. Make sure both are clean. See Figure 46
28) Note also the new heavy duty style magnetic roller contact. This when combined with the new larger diameter of the roller, allow the cartridge to run at the higher speeds that these machines
are capable of. See Figure 47
29) There are magnetic roller bushings on each side of the roller. While these are holding up well in our initial tests, this may be an area where wear will cause banding. One will stay in the hopper, and one comes off with the mag. Roller assembly. See Figures 48 & 49
30) These cartridges just use one large mixing blade inside the toner hopper, make sure it turns freely after cleaning or you will get invalid cartridge errors, motor errors or paper jams. See Figure 50
31) The upper mag. roller section of the toner hopper “Floats” on a series of foam seals. The upper half can be removed from the hopper, but some of the seals wil l be destroyed. The foam isolates the mag roller from the vibrations of the mixing augers, and allows smoother prints.
32) Install the doctor blade and two screws (Make sure that the clear strips are not damaged!) See Figure 51
33) Install the MRS assembly. Make sure the clear strips from the DB ride on top
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of the magnetic roller. See Figures 52 & 53
34) Remove the right side small bushing from the magnetic roller sleeve and install it onto the holder. Make sure the tab on the bushing aligns with the slot in the holder. See Figure 54
35) Install the holder, 2 screws and spring. Make sure the screw holes line up, and that the two locking tabs on the
bottom of the holder are in the correct place. This can be tricky to get in place until you’ve done it a few times. Take your time and don’t force the fit. See Figures 55 & 56
36) Install the Mag Roller drive gear. Make sure the bushing part of the gear faces into the cartridge. See Figures 57 & 58
37) Install the keyed MRS cover. Make
sure that the keyed hole in the cover matches the keyed end of the magnet in the MRS assembly. See Figure 59
38) Fill with appropriate amount of toner for use in the M630 series, install the fill plug. See Figure 60
39) Ho ld the two sect ions of the cartridge together, and install the left (Contact side) end cap. Install a screw in the waste and supply sections to hold everything together. See Figure 61
40) Install the right side end cap and five screws. See Figure 62
41) Install the remaining three screws on the left end cap. See Figure 63
42) Install the spring into the drum cover arm as shown. Pull the upper tail of the spring until it fits into the notch in the arm hub. See Figure 64
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43) Install the metal bars from the drum cover on both sides of the cartridge. See Figure 65
44) Install the arm onto the cartridge. Pull the arm fully back to release the spring from the notch. Check to make sure the drum cover operates properly. See Figure 66
45) Remove the old chip from the top of the cartridge by slicing the melted plastic off with a sharp Xacto knife. Replace the chip; lock the chip in place with a small dab of glue from a hot glue gun. Replacing this chip will enable the toner low functions of both the cartridge, and the machine again. See Figure 67
46) If available insert the shipping lock into the cartridge. This lock separates the two ha lves o f the ca r t r idge preventing damage to the internal rollers See Figure 68
Running the Cleaning Page1. From the Home screen on the product
control panel, scroll to and touch the “Device Maintenance” button.
2. Touch “Calibration/Cleaning”, touch “Cleaning Page”, and then touch “Print” to print the page.
A Cleaning message displays on the product control panel. The cleaning p r o c e s s t a k e s a f e w m i n u t e s t o complete.
Do not turn the product off until the cleaning process has finished. When it is finished, discard the printed page.
Running Test Pages:From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the “Supplies” button.
The status of all supply items is listed on the screen.
To print or view a report of the status of all supply items, touch the “Manage Supplies” button. Touch the “Supplies Status” button, and then touch either the Print or View button.
Printer error CodesMost o f the e r ro r codes a re se l f explanatory but there are a few that are part text, and part number. It is those codes that we will list here.
10.10.00 Supply Memory Error: Bad chip
10. XX.YY Supply Memory Error: An error has occurred in one or more of the printers supplies.
10.00.00 = Memory is defective10.00.10 = Memory is missing
Error 50.WX.YX: These are Fuser error codes.
W=1 or 2 Low Fuser Temperature W=3 High Fuser TemperatureW=4 Drive circuit faultW=7 Fuser pressure release mechanism failureW=8 Low Fuser TemperatureW=9 High Fuser temperature
Error 51.00.10 Beam Detect Error
Error 51.00.19/20 These codes are laser/scanner errors
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