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 New Canon i-SENSYS Printers Coming in JanuaryCanon has released a new range of i-SENSYS laser printers, which will be available from January. The single function devices include both mono and colour machines, with print speeds ranging from 14 to 40 pages per minute and prices from £50 to £350. HP Launches LaserJet Pro Printer with Own WiFi HotspotAre there enough Wi-Fi hotspots in your home or office? Do you find yourself trying to print wirelessly only for your connection to keep dropping out? If so, HP’s new Hotspot LaserJet Pro could be just what you need. Inkjet is the New LaserIt was once thought that inkjet printers are no good for business use – they're slow, unreliable, expensive to run and can’t handle large print volumes. If you want to buy a printer for your office, you need a laser. Except you don't. New HP Inkjet Will Print at 70 Pages Per MinuteThe inkjet is dead, long live the inkjet! You'd be forgiven for thinking that the inkjet printer has had its day with high-profile names like Kodak and Lexmark pulling out of this sector. Not a bit of it. The Epson WorkForce Pro series is already a genuine alternative to laser printers and HP is about to launch a new OfficeJet range that will blow most lasers clean out of the water. Massive New Range of Lexmark PrintersFrom the
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22nd November 2012 in New Products
To say that Lexmark's been busy lately may be something of an understatement. The company which recently announced that it was withdrawing from the inkjet market to concentrate on the laser market has been doing just that as it refreshes virtually its entire range. Printing Books on Demand with the EspressoFrom the
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19th November 2012 in Printing Technology
Picture the scenario – you want to write a book but using a publisher takes too long and you want to retain control of your work so you self-publish. Once it's been written, your readers can go into a book shop, order a coffee, and have a copy your book printed by the time they've finished. That'd be pretty amazing and it's already a reality. Check Out the New Kyocera PrintersFrom the
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30th October 2012 in New Products
The tech world is currently abuzz with a flurry of new products being released, from smartphones to operating systems and tablets to chromebooks. Whilst the big news and technology sites are falling over themselves to report on the latest offering from Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung, the humble printer is (unfairly, we think) being left out. Let's put that right. Canon Launches its Autumn CollectionFrom the
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5th October 2012 in New Products
It must be autumn, as the new printers are coming thick and fast. Just like the American TV networks' fall schedules, the Printware website is filling up with new products. The latest batch of newbies to grace our pages is a selection of inkjet printers from Canon. Turn Your iPhone into a 3D ScannerThe home 3D printing revolution takes another step forward with an app that turns your iPhone into a 3D scanner. Previously, 3D modelling software allowed you to upload and print your own designs but 123 Catch goes a step further. Now you can scan, upload and print a 3D object using a simple, free app. Kodak Pulls Out of Inkjet Printer BusinessFrom the
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4th October 2012 in News
Kodak has announced that it will stop selling consumer inkjet printers in 2013 as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy next year. The American imaging company which pioneered affordable camera and film is reorganising to try and generate more cash flow and will focus more on commercial digital printing. Xerox Range Gets a RevampFrom the
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28th September 2012 in New Products
Xerox has released several new printers this week, ranging from a single-function mono device to an A4 colour MFP. Perhaps the most interesting of the new devices is the Phaser 7100 – a colour A3 printer for under £1000. Printware Helps Dreams Come TrueBack in June a team from Printware took part in the South Downs Dash to raise money for Dreams Come True. Walking 40 miles across the Downs, the team braved blisters, cramps and the unpredictable British weather to bring some joy to the lives of terminally and seriously ill children. Now the final figures are in, we're proud to confirm that we managed to raise nearly £2000 for a great cause. Beauty the Bald Eagle Gets 3D Printed BeakFrom the
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25th September 2012 in 3D Printing
Beauty the bald eagle was discovered at a landfill in Alaska, slowly starving to death. Part of her beak had been destroyed when she was shot by a poacher, making it almost impossible for her to eat. Now, thanks to the wonders of 3D printing, Beauty is sporting a bionic beak, which has restored her looks and her ability to feed herself. WorkForce Pros Go MonoFrom the
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14th September 2012 in New Products
Conventional wisdom says that all inkjet printers are colour devices but, as is often the case, conventional wisdom is wrong. Or, at least, it is now. Epson has thrown out the rule book by launching the first mono inkjet printers for the office. Following the success of its WorkForce colour inkjet devices, Epson claims it can offer customers a more cost-efficient alternative to the mono laser printer. Print Your Facebook Photos With Kodak KioskThe world of print and imaging is and has been changing for some time. Kodak has famously been rather slow to react and is still counting the cost. However, the company which brought photography to the masses is not dead yet and is trying to re-establish itself as an innovative market leader. Could embracing social media be the answer? New This Week: Brother Mono MFPsFrom the
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7th September 2012 in New Products
Brother has added three new devices to its well-regarded mono MFP range as it looks to refresh its mid-range offering. The DCP-8110DN 3-in-1 and the MFC-8510DN and MFC-8520DN 4-in-1 machines are available now and all come with a three year on-site warranty as standard. 3D Printing the Next Mars RoverMars rover Curiosity has been in the news a great deal as it explores the surface of Earth's nearest planetary neighbour. Whilst Curiosity still has nearly two years of its mission left, NASA is busy working on its successors and is employing 3D printing technology to create the next generation of Mars rovers. Lexmark and Life After InkjetsFrom the
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29th August 2012 in News
In a move that has surprised almost no-one, Lexmark has announced that it is pulling out of the inkjet printer market entirely. This follows its announcement last month that it would no longer be producing consumer inkjet printers and will allow Lexmark to focus on more profitable areas of its business. What, though, are the wider implications of this decision? US Army Sends 3D Printers to AfghanistanIs there anything you can't do with a 3D printer? Well, yes lots but the list is growing smaller all the time. The United States Army is the latest organisation to recognise the potential of 3D printers as it begins using them to manufacture replacement equipment in the field. HP Reports Record LossFrom the
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23rd August 2012 in News
HP has reported a record loss of $8.9 billion for the quarter ending July 31st. The loss is easily the biggest in HP's history and largely due to an $8bn write-down related to its acquisition of IT services company EDS. However, HP CEO Meg Whitman remains confident about the company's future and points out that HP is in the early stages of a long restructuring process. Building Houses with a 3D PrinterFrom the
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17th August 2012 in 3D Printing
Behrokh Khoshnevis from the University of Southern California has developed an idea for a 3D printer which, he says, can build a house in less than 24 hours. If it works, it could have a massive impact for the homeless and those living in inadequate housing around the world. The only problem is that the printer is still a long way from actually being built. Kyocera Develops Fastest Ever PrintheadFrom the
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15th August 2012 in Printing Technology
Kyocera has announced the development of a new inkjet printhead which can print at a staggering 152 metres per minute, making it the world's fastest. The new printhead should be available within a year and is set to have a huge impact on the commercial printing industry. Colour Printing Achieves Maximum Possible ResolutionFrom the
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14th August 2012 in Printing Technology
Scientists in Singapore have developed a process for printing colour images at the highest possible resolution, around 100,000 dots per inch, using microscopic discs of silver and gold. It's hoped the technique can be developed commercially and used for optical data storage, encrypting information or printing tiny watermarks. 3D Printed Magic Arms Help Four Year Old Emma to Hug and PlayFrom the
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3rd August 2012 in 3D Printing
Every now and then a story comes along that really tugs at the heartstrings but rarely, if ever, does it have anything to do with the world of printers and printing. However, we've been quite fortunate lately to feature a few feel-good stories and we don't think you can have too much of a good thing. Team Printware Helps Hospice to Raise Huge SumThe first ever Air and a Prayer Rally took place on July 26th and 27th with the aim of raising £20,000 for Julia's House, a hospice for seriously and terminally ill children. Last week we looked at the preparations of Printware's Dale Hilton and team-mate Tom Atkinson ahead of the rally. Now read how they got on... Lexmark Pulls Plug on Consumer Inkjet PrintersFrom the
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20th July 2012 in News
Following several years of falling sales and declining revenue, Lexmark has pulled out of the consumer inkjet market. The move is intended to allow Lexmark to focus on its core business of laser and business inkjet machines, which has been growing steadily. Printware Rallies Round for HospiceA team from Printware will be making the arduous drive from Wimborne in Dorset to Loch Lomond in the west of Scotland to raise money for charity. Julia's House, which cares for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, is having to cut back on the services it provides so the organisers of the Air and a Prayer Rally are trying to raise much-needed funds to keep it open. Creating Human Organs Using a 3D PrinterFrom the
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29th June 2012 in 3D Printing
Printing a fully functional human organ using a 3D printer has been the Holy Grail of the medical world ever since it became a realistic possibility. Although a working human organ fit for transplant has yet to be created artificially, advances in 3D printing mean that there is huge potential for this to become a reality very soon. Printware Helps School to Raise Vital FundsPrintware is proud of its ongoing partnership with rain forest charity Cool Earth but is also delighted to be involved in smaller projects closer to home. One such event is the Broadoak Primary School Summer Ball, in which Printware helped the raise £6,500 for vital school funds. Portable 3D PrintersFrom the
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29th May 2012 in 3D Printing
3D printers – they just won't go away, will they? Having moved out of the laboratory and into the commercial world, 3D printers then started finding their way into people’s homes. Now they've gone a stage further and actually gone mobile. It's not like there's just one of them, either, as there are several portable 3D printers already available. |
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