Issue #0728/2 - Always keen to protect its investment and markets, Hewlett-Packard is making its supplies packaging work for it in-store with a strong message that leaves customers in no doubt about the difference between branded originals and non-branded compatibles or remanufactured cartridges.
Issue #0728/3 - Rolling out into stores in a manner that is difficult for the shopper to ignore, Hewlett-Packard’s packaging re-invention comes to life.
Following the announcement by Hewlett-Packard in the early summer that its entire inkjet range would undergo a redefinition (Issue #0714 "It’s the RGB revolution! You choose, Hewlett-Packard supplies."), we are now seeing the new packs in-store with space taken up by banner display materials to ensure that users are aware of the change and what it means.
Issue #0727/1 - Oki’s new B6500 not only breaks new ground for Oki but is competitively priced with a number of useful features. It should rank as an attractive competitor in the field.
Issue #0727/2 - Pressure on corporations and governments to clean up their acts with regards to the use of toxic materials and burning of fossil fuels is gathering pace. There is the danger that companies not taking action could suffer in the future, even if the fault lies with the government.
Issue #0727/3 - Epson thin film piezo print head is capable of 40ppm in draft mode.
Within the article on Epson’s new inkjet print head in last week’s issue of TCPglobal "Epson announces new, faster inkjet", we stated that the fastest print speed achievable by the engine was 37ppm – 1ppm faster than Hewlett-Packard’s current maximum.
