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Printware News3D Food Printing Could Be Just Around The CornerWednesday 1st February 2012
 If you’ve been following the recent goings-on in 3D printing, you’ll know that the technology isn't exactly new and even the idea of printing food has been around for a couple of years. However, given the current level of interest in 3D printing and the fact that practical food printing is that much closer to becoming reality, we thought it was worth another, closer look. The Future of 3D PrintingFriday 27th January 2012
 A quick trawl through a few print- and technology-themed websites, blogs and social media feeds will probably give you the impression that 3D printers are about to take over the world. The technology has been with us for some time but, thanks to a number of recent developments and the interested generated at CES 2012, 3D printing is a hot topic again. It could be that 3D printing is finally about to come of age. 3D Printing At HomeMonday 23rd January 2012
 3D is the future – or so it seems. Films, TV programmes and computer games are increasingly being made available in 3D and NASA recently announced plans to develop a 3D printer for the International Space Station. It’s fair to say, however, that 3D printing wasn't something that the average person was likely to get excited about….until now. Rainforest Rescue With Cool Earth and PrintwareWednesday 18th January 2012
 Printware is proud of its partnership with rainforest charity Cool Earth and the fantastic achievements we’ve helped to make possible over the last six months. In its latest update, Cool Earth looks back at its accomplishments for 2011 and the success of the project to date, as well as looking forward to even greater success for the year ahead. Printware Looks at Changes in Printing for 2012Tuesday 17th January 2012
 2011 saw a great deal of change in the world of technology and, perhaps more importantly, in the way we use that technology. Social media and the mobile internet are where everything is happening at the moment and there seems to be a constant stream of new devices and apps designed to exploit this trend. So, in the face of these exciting developments, what can the humble, not-very-interesting, printer do to keep up in 2012? HP Launches Cartridge Authentication SoftwareThursday 22nd December 2011
 HP has launched new software which enables users to verify the authenticity of its cartridges and guard against counterfeit products. Counterfeit printer consumables are big business, with $795 million worth of illegal products seized by HP, in partnership with law enforcement agencies, between 2005 and 2008. The new software uses QR codes, which can be read via a smartphone, to authenticate each product and should make it easier than ever to spot a fake cartridge. Cool Earth Says Thank You To Printware And Its CustomersFriday 9th December 2011
 Recently, we looked at how Printware's partnership with Cool Earth has helped preserve the Peruvian rain forest and benefit the people who depend on it. Following on from that, Cool Earth has contacted us to express its thanks for our support and break down exactly how the contribution from Printware and its customers is making a difference. Printware Customers Help Save 41 Acres of Rain Forest with Cool EarthFriday 9th December 2011
 Back in July, Printware teamed up with rain forest charity Cool Earth and pledged to donate £1 for every printer sold to help secure vital areas of South American rain forest for future generations. After six months, the money donated by Printware has been used to purchase 41 acres of rain forest in Peru, protecting important natural ecosystems and keeping hundreds of tonnes of carbon safely locked away. UK Printer Sales Up Six Per Cent on Same Time Last YearFriday 18th November 2011
 Despite the economic slowdown having an impact on printer sales on the continent, UK printer sales in the third quarter of 2011 were up 6% on the previous year. The increase in sales was due largely to an increase in demand for multifunction printers, which are proving to be the growth sector in the printer industry. HP consolidated its position as the largest printer manufacturer, selling more than twice as many units as its nearest competitor. Size Really Does Matter When it Comes to PrintingFriday 11th November 2011
 The benefits of A3 printing may seem obvious but the potential impact of A3 promotional material on small businesses may just surprise you. Professor Richard Wiseman carried out research which showed that larger printed images and visual aids can make a business seem more successful and professional. New Software Shows How To Save Money and Print GreenerTuesday 8th November 2011
 A company in Portland, Oregon has developed software which, it says, will help businesses save money on their print costs and reduce environmental impact at the same time. If successful, the savings to businesses and organisations using networked devices could be huge. How Businesses Can Improve Network Printer SecurityMonday 7th November 2011
 Recently, a graduate student at Dublin City University discovered several security flaws in printers which make them vulnerable to hackers. Security is a big issue for most of us these days and many businesses invest large sums of money to ensure that their confidential data stays that way. However, if your printer isn’t properly protected, you could be leaving a gaping hole in your defences. Xerox Launches Flagship Phaser 7800Tuesday 1st November 2011
 After much anticipation and speculation, Xerox has now launched the replacement for its flagship A3 office printer, the Phaser 7760. The new Phaser 7800 bridges the gap between the Xerox office range and its colour production portfolio and is already generating a great deal of interest. And then a HERO Comes AlongTuesday 18th October 2011
 Kodak has gone all-out to impress with its new range of all-in-one printers and, with a name like HERO, they'll have a lot to live up to. With the ability to print wirelessly, to print from anywhere using Google Cloud Print and even to create 3D photos at home, the Kodak HERO range may just be worthy of the name. Keep Your Head in the CloudTuesday 4th October 2011
 Not so long ago, a cloud was a fluffy white thing in the sky or, depending on where you live, a great big black thing in the sky with rain coming out of it. However, we live in a world of rapidly evolving technology where it seems to be easier to invent things than make up new words. So now, apparently, a cloud is something to do with computers and you can use one to print things. If, like many people, you’re only half-aware of what a cloud is and you’ve been mentally jogging along to keep up when it comes up in conversation, hoping for understanding to dawn, then read on… What a difference a tree makesTuesday 9th August 2011
 Cool Earth would like to say a big thank you to Printware’s customers for helping to protect 41 acres of endangered Amazon rainforest. Each tree plays a specific role in the forest, locking in carbon and acting as a habitat to thousands of species. Lexmark Genesis S815. From Document to Digital in 3 SecondsTuesday 18th January 2011
 It's not often that we're drawn in by a printer's looks, but the Genesis S815 All-in-One from Lexmark is a truly stylish machine. The Genesis isn't just pleasing to the eye either, it boasts impressive print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute in colour. Printware Hunts New Vertical Markets with DASCOM GBFriday 22nd October 2010
 DASCOM-GB, developer, manufacturer and provider of enterprise printing solutions, today announced a new partnership with Printware. The deal sees Printware join DASCOM-GB’s Activ8 reseller programme, offering Tally and TallyDASCOM printers and consumables with a complete service package. Canon 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. |
