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2007 Supplies Recycling: U.S. and Europe
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Over the past several months, InfoTrends interviewed numerous OEMs, laser and inkjet cartridge remanufacturers, and brokers about their supplies collection programs and any recycling processes currently in use. The information obtained from these interviews revealed some differences as well as commonalities in regard to these processes in the United States and Europe. In addition to the interview information, this report also includes end-user research on the attitudes and practices of consumers in relation to empty ink and toner cartridges.
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Aftermarket Color Chemical Toner Now Available from China?
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Our Price: $100.00
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InfoTrends recently became aware of a new colored toner technology from China at a show. Expected to be available soon, the color toner is chemically produced and is patented. The following analysis highlights the new development and provides details about its potential impact. InfoTrends will publish more details about this technology as they become available.
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Automatic Reordering of Supplies
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Most of the major printer vendors currently offer their customers a way to order supplies directly from the vendor. Some vendors also offer the ability to order from other retailers or Web sites in addition to the printer OEM. For most printer OEMs, these services can increase customer satisfaction by offering a quick and easy way to order supplies before the customer runs out. This report discusses supplies auto-reordering services and includes relevant information from InfoTrends’ recent end-user research.
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ColorLok Locks in Industry Support
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In 2008, there will be several more companies supporting the ColorLok standards. In addition to International Paper and Hewlett-Packard, several other paper and printer companies are now planning to offer paper products that feature the ColorLok logo. This analysis provides details about the latest ColorLok announcement and some thoughts about the future direction of this advance in paper manufacturing.
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Dell Ink and Toner Expanding into Retail
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During an IT analyst conference earlier this month, Dell CEO Michael Dell indicated that the firm will soon offer its ink and toner supplies “in all of the places where people would want to buy ink and toner.” The announcement seemed to confirm rumors that Dell is looking to expand its printer business into the retail channel. Shortly following his comments, Dell issued a press release announcing a retail partnership with Staples that will allow the office superstore to sell Dell computers, monitors, printers, ink, and toner. Dell’s expansion into retail will have a major impact on the supplies market, and could open the door for more open distribution of Dell’s printer hardware.
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Demand Drivers for Printing Paper
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The following document provides an assessment of the principal mega trends and demand drivers in the printing industry over the medium term. The paper will discuss factors affecting the demand for print as well as major technological innovations that will occur in the print industry over the next several years in mature as well as emerging markets.
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drupa 2008: Hardware Perspective for CSCS
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drupa 2008 proved to be the “fill in the blank” show. The show was referred to as the “efficiency”, “green”, “inkjet”, “digital”, “Internet”, “personalized”, “customized”, and “software” drupa. All these themes could have a major impact on various aspects of the imaging industry. This document is a compilation of previously published InfoTrends’ reports on hardware announcements at drupa 2008.
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drupa 2008: Implications for Paper Manufacturers
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This analysis takes a look back at drupa 2008 and how new technologies and mega-issues affecting the industry will impact paper manufacturers going forward. Some of the major themes at this year’s drupa were applications, automation, faster speeds, wider formats, emerging markets, and the “greening” of print. All will have a profound effect on paper requirements and papermakers’ strategies to service the burgeoning digital print industry.
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Europe’s Ever-Changing Office Supplies and Consumables Channels
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This report examines the current trends that are affecting the office products market within Western Europe. It discusses the consolidation that has taken place within this market, as well as alliances that serve to increase the profitability of companies. It provides insight into which companies are operating in the different channels and how this is changing the office supplies market dynamics within Western Europe. In addition, the report includes Tables that outline which office supplies companies have a presence which countries, split out by distribution channels.
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Hewlett-Packard Expands its Reach into Enterprise
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Our Price: $200.00
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In April, Hewlett-Packard Company announced several new products, solutions, and services for the Enterprise market. This announcement covered the company’s enlarged enterprise printing portfolio with its newly advanced HP Solutions Business Partner Program. The company is also growing its service offerings while extending its vertical application portfolio.
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