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August 2007


Briefing

OEM and Retail News


Legal Briefs


Company Profiles

Co. Profile: Where Commitment Meets Capabilities

It’s a powerful combination when resolute commitment meets world-class capabilities. For supplies-side leader Future Graphics that time is now ...


Global Spotlight

New System Offers Improved Industry Classifications

NAICS, the first-ever North American industry classification system, includes “inkjet cartridges manufacturing” and “toner cartridges rebuilding” ...


Information and Analysis

Empties Getting Easier to Find?

While newer-model empties are still a challenge, respondents to the latest survey seem to be able to get their hands on enough high-quality cores ...


Management

Avoid Disastrous Mistakes in Due Diligence

When buying or starting a business, a little extra time and care during the due diligence process can ensure your company will thrive ...


Sales & Marketing

Who to Be (and Not to Be) at World Expo

Don't be that guy, trapped in your booth for the entire show ...


No! Sales and Marketing Aren't the Same Thing

You can do one without the other, but true business success exists when they come together ...


Step-by-Step / Remanufacturing Instructions

Remanufacturing the Canon 105 Toner Cartridge

The 105 cartridge is unique in its design, and no other manufacturers are using this cartridge yet ...


The Lyra Report

Recyclers Recoup Majority of Spent Laser Cartridges

The good news: More than half of empties are available to the aftermarket. The bad news: Too many consumers still throw away their used cartridges ...


Technical

Quality: What are the Perceptions?


The Basics of Color Assessment

It's good manufacturing practice to use both computer measurements and a visual check as your standardized procedure for color matching ...


Newsmakers

International Laser Group Owners Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Community


Samsung Selects Vance Baldwin As Authorized Parts Distributor


Parts Now! Offers Laser Printer Repair Training in California


Future Graphics Initiates In-house Sales Training Sessions


Future Graphics Vice President Presents Global Trends Analysis at Asia Imaging Forum


Lyra and Recharger’s Expo Preshow Conference


Media Sciences Names Managing Director of Asian Operations


LMI Solutions to Distribute Free Print Management Software at World Expo


Media Sciences Appoints European Country Sales Manager


Second INK & TONER USA Un-Franchisee Opens in Kentucky


Future Graphics Speakers Deliver Powerful Message at ReBrasil ’07


Metrofuser Opens Printer Parts Distribution Center in California


RCAs Celebrate Industry Leaders

The 6th Annual Readers Choice Awards celebration, honoring the aftermarket's most deserving, was held at the 2007 World Expo ...


Bradshaw Announces Telephone Technical Support


International Laser Group Nominated for Three Readers Choice Awards


Faroudja Promotes Brewer to Show Marketing Supervisor


PrintFleet, Compass Sales Solutions Announce Partnership


iKamelo, Tesen Announce Partnership for the Americas


Depot America Partners with PrintFleet to Introduce IRYS


Off The Shelf

PSS Adds HP Colors to Inventory


R-Jet Tek Releases New EasyFill


IEM Consumables Releases Epson Remanufactured Inkjet Cartridges


Magnetone Offers Components for HP Printers


Printer Essentials Releases New Media Sciences Products


PrintFleet Offers New Solution for Sales Process with Two New Modules


CBC (America) Introduces Spheritone Color Laser Toners


Printer Essentials Releases HP, Lexmark Cartridge Products


Faroudja Offers Canon CX Tonera


Densigraphix Offers Compatible Toners for HP 4200, 4250, 4300, 1012


Uninet Offers New Formula for Dell 1320 CN Color Toners


Uninet-Branded Products Offered at Summit/Uninet East Coast Location


IJR Adds Remanufactured HP 02 Inkjets to Expanding Product List


R-Jet Tek Releases New EasyFill


International Laser Group Releases Canon X25 Compatible Cartridge


LMI Releases New HP, Lexmark Products


PTi Offers HP No. 02 Inkjet Replacement Cartridges


MKG Expands Inkjet Offering by Adding More HP Cartridges


Laser Image Plus Releases HP 3600, 3800 Cartridges


MKG Releases Dell 5210/5310 Toner Cartridges


Hi & Bestech Company Adds Ricoh Aficio CL5000 Printer Chips


Laser Tek Launches HP Color LaserJet 5500/5550 Compatible Toner Cartridges


Laser Tek Offering Compatible Cartridges for HP LaserJet Q7551 Series


Future Graphics Nominated for Four Recharger Readers Choice Awards


Easy Group Offers ‘EGAP’ E-Commerce Solution for Ink/Toner


Uninet Offers Glossy Toners for Ricoh


Uninet Offers Custom Blended Toners for Lexmark Cartridges


Magnum Data Launches New Database Design


Easy Group Offers Epson Uni-Kit Resetter for Nine-Pin Cartridges


PTi Releases Replacement Cartridges for HP 3000 Series Printers