TCPglobal - news, views and issues on total cost of printing

Issue #0804/1 - Still heading downwards on a slippery slope, Lexmark’s latest financial results show exactly why the company’s strategy needed modifying, suggesting that further action is needed and that there may be some way to go before anyone sees an overall upturn, despite record results in some areas.

Issue #0738/1 - Buying the right printer from a pre-selected manufacturer can still be confusing because of the differing marketing strategies used by the various players in the market, meaning that the low-end of the range may never be the best value. A competitive comparison should always include not only a comparison of devices from competing manufacturers but a comparison of more than one model from each manufacturer.

Issue #0534/1 - As printers targeted largely at workgroups, all models chosen are network-ready to ensure a suitable level of functionality and also comparability. It should be noted though that some models have built-in duplexing and therefore represent slightly better value for money than those without.

Issue #0526/1 - Who takes any notice of Dot Matrix printers half way through the first decade of the 21st Century? But should we be so quick to turn our backs on a technology that can offer significant savings?

Issue #0510/1 - Could Leasing and Total Print Management be the answer to poor provision of Hard Copy facilities? Managers want more attention to be paid to hard copy provision.