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Issue #0532/3 - KYOcount, offering fleet management, accurate billing and maintenance alerts, launches alongside Kyocera Mita’s fastest MFP to date.

Coinciding with the launch of its fastest A3 MFP devices to date, the KM-6030 and KM-8030, Kyocera Mita has launched version 3.0 of its fleet management system that the company hopes will give Canon’s new eMaintenance (TCPglobal Issue#0529 - "Canon takes automated printer alerts a step ahead") a run for its money.

Issue #0531/1 - A3 colour laser printers remain active on the market far longer than A4 printers. Xerox’s Phaser 7400 joins an ageing line-up that includes only two other recently launched models. Although lower cost than its predecessor, it is the most expensive in the category.

Issue #0531/2 - Save money on printing costs or cause enough extra work that the benefits are eroded?

Part two of our consideration of toner refilling focuses on the costing angles, having already looked at the processes involved and some of the advantages, disadvantages and barriers to refilling.

Issue #0531/3 - Ricoh guns for wider distribution of its printers to reach a wider audience.

In a bid to extend its influence in the channel, hard copy equipment manufacturer Ricoh has entered an agreement with a US distributor, D&H Distributing, with a reputation for being a primary driver in the computer and consumer electronics products.

Issue #0531/4 - New colour toner formulation from Hewlett-Packard improves results.

Timed to coincide with the launch of a wide new range of colour laser printers, Hewlett-Packard has a announced new colour toner formulation that provides enhanced print characteristics.