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Printware NewsCanon Mono Printers Arriving in MarchFriday 12th February 2010
 Hot on the heels of the new Pixma printers, Canon has launched a range of mono i-SENSYS single function and multifunction devices. The new devices will be available from March but you can find out more about them now… Weird and Wonderful PrintersFriday 12th February 2010
 It’s Friday afternoon, the sun is shining and, lets face it, we’d all rather be sat by the beach with a nice, cold drink. So, for a bit of light relief, we thought we’d take a look at some of the more unusual products on offer in the world of print. Samsung Overtakes HP as Worlds Largest Technology CompanyWednesday 3rd February 2010
 Samsung has hit the headlines by overtaking Hewlett-Packard to become the world’s largest technology company. The South Korean company has made no secret of its ambitions and, it seems, Samsung’s plans for world domination have only just begun… Konica Minolta Reduces Its Consumable PricesTuesday 2nd February 2010
 Good news for print customers as Konica Minolta slashes its consumable prices in response to the growing economy and strengthening pound. Could it be the start of a trend? We certainly hope so. Brother DCP-8070D Makes a Good ImpressionThursday 21st January 2010
 There is always a bewildering array of printers available in any given sector of the market and, with new machines being released all the time, it can be very difficult to find the right one. Here at Printware we try to make it as simple as possible for you to find the right machine so, when a new printer comes along, we like to take a good look at it to see what makes it stand out. Enter the Brother DCP-8070D… Canon Launches New Pixma Printers for 2010Tuesday 19th January 2010
 Following the massive success of the Pixma MP640, Canon has just launched four new inkjet printers, including three multifunction devices. Scheduled for a February release in the States, the new Pixma printers won't hitting these shores just yet but, if recent experience is anything to go by, they’ll undoubtedly prove popular when they do. New OKI Colour Laser Printers Hit the ShelvesFriday 15th January 2010
 OKI has been busily releasing new machines to refresh its printer portfolio over the last couple of months and now it's the turn of the colour laser range to get a revamp. The C610 and C711 are available now and will be hoping to make an impact in the ultra competitive 30 page per minute colour laser sector. New OKI Colour Multifunction Printer for Small WorkgroupsWednesday 23rd December 2009
 Just like Santa, the printer manufacturers have been busy this Christmas – well, not that busy but OKI has just launched its second new printer this month (fourth if you count the MB400 series separately). The MC160n colour multifunction printer is out now and has been designed to meet the needs of small workgroups on a budget. Samsung Refreshes CLP Range with Two New MachinesMonday 21st December 2009
 Samsung is on a mission to become the world’s largest laser printer manufacturer and after its successes elsewhere, you wouldn’t bet against it. With its latest offerings, Samsung has focused on print quality rather than headline-grabbing page per minute speeds… Worlds First Zero Ink 6x4 Photo Printer AnnouncedTuesday 15th December 2009
 If you've ever wanted to print 6x4 photos on the go without the need for ink cartridges or a PC - good news! The Pandigital Portable Photo Printer lets you do just that and it's coming soon. The new printer will be widely available early in 2010 and promises to make photo printing, easier, quicker and more fun. Even More New Brother PrintersTuesday 1st December 2009
 The new printers just keep on coming! Brother has been keeping us on our toes with a glut of new devices lately and we’ve got two more to tell you about. Following the launch of its colour multifunction range, Brother has added two mono multifunction printers, the MFC-8370DN and MFC-8380DN. New HP Photosmart Lets You Print from your iPhone PDA or PS3Friday 27th November 2009
 Have you ever wanted to print a screen grab from you Playstation 3 but couldn’t? Even if you haven’t we bet you’re now thinking “Hmmm. That’d be good – how do I do that?” Well, HP’s new Photosmart Premium will let you do just that and, what's more, you can print from your iPhone or PDA too. Being Green Might Not be Easy but Being Blue is HarderFriday 27th November 2009
 We all like to think that we’re environmentally aware these days but sometimes it can be easier said than done. For instance, when you’re buying a new printer, it’s pretty easy to find out the speed and running costs but how do you know how green it is? The answer’s simple – if you really want to go green, you need to go blue. Brother Launches Even More New PrintersThursday 26th November 2009
 Hot on the heels of their new colour multifunction printers come Brother’s new single function colour printers. Once again, a couple of useful bits of software and built-in wireless connectivity could help attract customers looking to print in colour on a budget. Brother MFC-9120CN and MFC-9320CW Make Their DebutWednesday 25th November 2009
 Brother has just launched two new colour multifunction printers, the MFC-9120CN and the MFC-9320CW. Hooray! Ok, we know it’s not as exciting as I’m a Strictly Celebrity X-Factor but, if you’re after a multifunction device for a small workgroup, they could be worth a look. Canon Announces Plan to Buy OceMonday 23rd November 2009
 Canon, one of the world’s largest printing and imaging companies, has had a bid accepted for Oce, Europe’s largest printer manufacturer. Oce’s management and shareholders have accepted an offer of 730 million euros in a deal which Canon hopes will make it the largest copier company in the world. Kodak Launches iPhone AppFriday 20th November 2009
 Kodak has just launched its own printing app for the iPhone, Pic Flick, which is available to download free from the iTunes App Store. Print wirelessly to your Kodak ESP 5250, upload to your W1020 wireless digital frame or do both at once. Beat the VAT IncreaseFriday 20th November 2009
 All good things must come to an end and, as of January 1st, the rate of VAT will return to its previous level. If you pay VAT on your print related goods, get your orders in now to avoid giving more of your hard-earned to Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling. OKI MB400 Series Arriving in Time for ChristmasThursday 19th November 2009
 Following its new colour multifunction printers in the summer, OKI has now launched a range of mono multifunction devices. Packed with features, great value low running costs and a three year warranty – the new machines look like a good buy…. as long as you’re a PC user. Worlds First Metallic and White Ink Printer UnveiledThursday 12th November 2009
 Every now and then we get a call from a customer asking if they can get hold of white ink and we tell them as nicely as possible that, of course, there is no such thing. At least, until now. Canon Jumps on the iPhone Bandwagon With New Printing AppTuesday 10th November 2009
 The Apple iPhone has been hugely popular since its release in 2007 and now Canon has gotten in on the act by launching a new printing app. This free piece of software allows users to print directly to certain Canon printers from their iPhone and follows in the footsteps of HP’s iPrint Photo app. UK Businesses Could Save Over 2 Billion Pounds a Year by Printing SmarterMonday 9th November 2009
 As a nation, we could be spending up to two billion pounds a year too much in printing costs. Despite the current trend for streamlining and downsizing, most businesses are unaware of how much they actually spend on print. If you'd like to take control of your printing budget and spend less money, read on and we'll tell you how... Printware First in World to Sell New HP Quick Page ContractMonday 2nd November 2009
 Printware has pulled off a world first by being the first company to sign a customer to HP's new Quick Page service. HP recognised Printware's commitment to first class service by awarding it Gold Partner status earlier in 2009 and, since then, the partnership has gone from strength to strength. Customers can now benefit from even greater control of their print costs. Find out how... Find Out if Your Printer Will Work With Windows 7Friday 30th October 2009
 Microsoft always manages to create a stir when it launches a new operating system and Windows 7 is no exception. After the painful experiences suffered by many Windows Vista users, you'd be forgiven a certain amount of caution if you're thinking of upgrading to Windows 7. We can't tell you whether or not to take the plunge but we can help you work out whether you'll be able to carry on using your old printer. Fake Samsung Toners Nearly Make it to the UKFriday 30th October 2009
 Manufacturing and selling counterfeit goods has always been big business and, with everyone looking for ways to manage spiralling costs and save money, the potential opportunites for the counterfeiters are huge. A quantity of counterfeit Samsung cartridges was recently found in the warehouse of a supplier in The Netherlands, highlighting the extent of the problem and the need to be vigilant. Read on to see why counterfeit goods are problem and what you can do about it... Clever Little Mono Printers from SamsungFriday 9th October 2009
 It’s not often that a new printer makes us go “ooo!” and even then it’s not usually a bottom-end mono laser printer but Samsung has managed it with the ML-2525 and ML-1915. The new machines, which have just gone on sale, include a unique feature that allows you to print whatever’s on your computer screen at the touch of a button. They also allow you to drag and drop content from several web pages and print it off as one document. Shop Safely Online with PrintwareFriday 9th October 2009
 Despite the recent explosion in internet usage and the proliferation of social networking sites, many internet users are still sceptical about making purchases online. We look at why some customers are reluctant to do business over the web and what can be done to overcome their fears. We also look at what Printware is doing to make online shopping easier and safer. Its Not Easy Being GreenThursday 8th October 2009
 Carbon emissions, climate change and environmental responsibility are all big news at the moment and most of us like to feel like we’re doing our bit. It may come as a surprise, then, that Britain is lagging behind the rest of Europe when it comes to the recycling of electrical goods. Why do we find it so hard to do something that our European neighbours take for granted and what can we do about it? Xerox Unveils Replacement for Phaser 6130Thursday 8th October 2009
 Xerox has unveiled its successor to the popular Phaser 6130 – the Phaser 6140, which is faster, greener and comes with more options than its older sibling. On the downside, it also costs a great deal more than the printer it’s supposedly replacing. In a world where everything seems to be getting bigger, better and more expensive, we’re left wondering if there’s still room for cheap and cheerful. HP Boldly Goes with the EnterpriseTuesday 6th October 2009
 HP is boldly going where many have gone before with the launch of its new mid-range mono laser printer, the Enterprise P3015. The forty page per minute mono laser printer is designed for small, busy departments in security conscious organisations and for users who need speed and quality as well as security. HP have given it a flashy name, possibly to make it seem more interesting than it actually is, but all we're worried about is how it performs. Two New Printer Ranges from OKIFriday 2nd October 2009
 OKI has launched two new printer ranges, the MC300 colour multifunction series and the C100 colour printer series, both of which are on sale now. At first glance, the new machines look like a good buy, especially as the multifunction devices are cheaper to buy and run than their predecessors. However, there is a fly in the ointment – Mac users beware! Kyocera and Canon Take On the Big Guns With New Colour Laser PrintersWednesday 23rd September 2009
 If you want to buy an A4 colour laser printer that can print up to thirty pages per minute, there is a lot of choice these days. Buyers are no longer faced with a straight choice between Xerox and HP as more and more manufacturers try and crack this lucrative market. Here we take a look at the latest offerings from Kyocera and Canon. Canon Releases New Inkjet Multifunction PrintersFriday 18th September 2009
 Not wanting to be left out of all the recent excitement, Canon has released six new inkjet multifunction printers with one more to be launched in November. With Lexmark and Epson also releasing their new ranges, things are getting busy in the world of inkjet all-in-ones. Lexmark Web Printers Now AvailableFriday 18th September 2009
 Lexmark has just released its new range of all-in-one inkjet printers, first announced by Printware back in July. The oddly-named machines are the first to include wireless capability across the entire range and three of the models feature web connectivity. Now we can give you a few more details about the new printers. New Xerox A3 Colour LED PrinterWednesday 26th August 2009
 The Xerox Phaser 7500 has been released on to the market with very little fuss or fanfare but is available to buy now and is set to replace the Phaser 7400. Xerox has made a few changes but there is one clever little bit of software that has caught our attention. Replacement for Xerox Phaser 6110MFP Arriving in SeptemberTuesday 18th August 2009
 Xerox has announced its replacement for the Phaser 6110MFP, which will be available from September. We take a look at the new 6121MFP to see what, if anything, is different or better about the new printer. New Epson Printer Aimed at Photo EnthusiastsFriday 7th August 2009
 The new Stylus Photo PX650 from Epson is being hailed, by Epson, as the perfect printer for digital photography enthusiasts, combining speed, quality and value for money. Whether they are right remains to be seen. Printware Joins Forces With DASCOM to Supply Tally ProductsThursday 6th August 2009
 Tallygenicom customers left in limbo since it went out of business have finally been given some reassurance as its European operations have now been acquired by DASCOM, a major supplier of matrix and thermal printers in the Far East. DASCOM is now able to supply and support the full range of Tally printers and Printware is working in partnership with DASCOM to ensure that Tally customers have access to hardware, supplies and accessories. Kyocera Unveils its Fastest Colour Laser PrinterFriday 24th July 2009
 Kyocera is certainly having a busy summer, with several new printers already on the market. Far from resting on its laurels, though, Kyocera has unveiled the FS-C5400DN, its fastest colour laser printer to date. The new boy's price and specification put it firmly in the firing line of the Xerox Phaser 6360 and HP Color Laserjet 4700. Will it be up to the job of taking them on? Konica Minolta Reduces Consumable PricesThursday 23rd July 2009
 No, it's not a typo - Konica Minolta have dropped the price of their entire range of printer consumables. After months of taking a hammering, the pound has rallied slightly against the euro and Konica Minolta is the first manufacturer to put its money where its mouth is and act accordingly. Prices have already been reduced by 8% across the board and Printware is passing the savings on to its customers in full. Lexmark Announces Range of Web PrintersTuesday 14th July 2009
 The question we're asking, though, is why? Is the world ready for another printer that will connect directly to the web? And and does it really need one? Well, if you can't walk from your PC to your printer without knowing the latest news headliines, Lexmark might just have the answer. Canon Launches New Pixma PrintersThursday 9th July 2009
 Canon has just launched two new all-in-one inkjet printers in the U.S., the Pixma MP560 and MP490. The MP560, which is a follow-up to the MP620, is Canon's most compact all-in-one inkjet to feature wireless connectivity and an automatic duplex. It also allows direct printing from a USB flash drive and will create borderless 6in x 4in prints in as little as 39 seconds. Printware Benefits from Danwood Deal with XeroxWednesday 8th July 2009
 Printware's parent company, Danwood, has signed a major new contract with Xerox which will enable it to sell and service Xerox's complete range of office and production products. Since Danwood's acquisition of Printware, both companies have benefited enormously from each other's strengths and unique position within the marketplace. Printware is the UK's largest independent supplier of office printing solutions and Xerox's largest independent European reseller, while Danwood is Europe's largest provider of document and imaging solutions. The new deal moves Printware's long standing and extremely productive relationship with Xerox to another level. Kyocera Launches FS-6970DN Mono A3 PrinterTuesday 30th June 2009
 Kyocera has launched its latest mono A3 printer, the FS-6970DN, which is available now. The FS-6970DN is faster, at 35 pages per minute, than the FS-6950DN, which it replaces. Memory capacity has been increased from 64MB to 128MB, so the FS-6970DN will handle large or complex print jobs more efficiently than its predecessor. Flexibility is still key, with the option of adding up to four paper trays to increase paper capacity to 1350 sheets. Kyocera Launches First Colour A4 MFPThursday 25th June 2009
 Kyocera has launched its first A4 colour MFP, the FS C1020MFP, which is available now. The FS C1020MFP is a 20 page per minute machine with Super G3 fax, duplex and scan to PC as standard. Kyocera customers are used to getting good value for money, excellent specification and low running costs, so will the FS C1020MFP deliver? HP Introduces World's First Web-connected Home PrinterWednesday 24th June 2009
 HP has unveiled the Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web, the first home printer in the world to print directly from the web. HP's TouchSmart technology uses a large touch screen to browse web pages and launch a range of applications for printing daily news, maps, coupons and more. The apps are pre-loaded on to the printer and it is possible to download additional apps from the HP Apps Studio, according to what you want to do. Oki Launches MB200 Mono Multifunction PrintersTuesday 16th June 2009
 Oki has announced the launch of its new desktop mono multifunction printers, the MB200 series, which replace the current B2500 MFP series. The new machines are cheaper and faster B2500 series and will be cheaper to run, particularly if you purchase the higher capacity 5500 page yield toner cartridges. All the models in the MB200 range ship with 2000 page starter toner cartridges, double the capacity that some comparable machines are supplied with. Canon Announces Price Increases for JulyMonday 15th June 2009
 We have learned that Canon will be increasing the cost of the hardware and consumables again, as of July 13th. This comes in the wake of several increases in recent months from Canon and other printer manufacturers, as discussed in our previous article, Toner Prices Continue to Rise. Fluctuations in the value of sterling against the yen and the euro are being blamed for increased costs, which are continuing to up drive prices for consumers. Canon Selphy Printers Get ColourfulFriday 12th June 2009
 Canon has launched two new additions to its Selphy range, the Selphy CP790 and CP780, which will be available from July. The CP780 comes in a choice of four colours for the image conscious, while the CP790 features a more user friendly layout with large buttons and the Easy Scroll Wheel for simpler navigation. The CP790 also comes in a choice of colours, as long as you choose green. Kodak Printers Save You MoneyThursday 11th June 2009
 Kodak has recently directed its considerable resources towards marketing its new range of inkjet printers. Having succeeded in its original aim of bringing imaging into people's daily lives with affordable, easy-to-use cameras, Kodak is on a mission to cut the cost of printing photos at home. It claims that its ESP all-in-one printers can save up to £75 per year on consumable costs compared with similar inkjet printers. The big question is whether they really are that cheap to run and, of course, whether they are any good. |