Articles from August 2007


Uptake of green office supplies 'mixed' 31/08/2007 The use of eco-friendly office supplies within UK businesses presents a mixed picture, an environmental website has suggested.
Customers have 'new demands' for office furniture 31/08/2007 Businesses which are looking to rent and furnish offices are seeking a variety of environmental options, it has been claimed.
Samsung lays out strategy for office products 31/08/2007 Samsung has unveiled a new strategy for its office equipment, which attempts to give workers the same product standards as consumers receive.
Law office installs greener printers 30/08/2007 New, greener printers are set to be installed in the officers of a London law firm, after the company decided to boost its green credentials, it has emerged.
Office furniture 'has an impact on employee morale' 30/08/2007 The design of a workplace, including how office furniture is utilised and positioned, can make a difference to staff motivation and morale, according to new research.
Multifunctional printers see increased sales 30/08/2007 Office machines, including printers, copiers and multifunctional products (MFPs), saw increased sales in the first half of 2007, research suggests.
HP plans growth around printer services 29/08/2007 Office machines company HP has said that it plans to grow its business around services relating to printers and printer supplies.
Printers used to create blood vessels 29/08/2007 Printers, office machines which may usually be thought of as being confined to producing spreadsheets and diagrams, have been used to create a prototype of an artificial blood vessel, it has emerged.
Firms 'will need to separate office supplies for recycling' 29/08/2007 UK businesses have been advised that new environmental legislation is coming into effect on October 30th which will require certain office supplies to be separated for recycling.
HP to release new printers 28/08/2007 Office equipment company HP is planning to release a number of new printers and related services onto the market, it has emerged. The office supplies products are varied and aimed at both those with home offices and small companies.
Paper-free law offices 'on the increase' 28/08/2007 Offices which attempt to cut down on the use of paper-based office supplies are on the increase, it has been suggested.
Paper shredders 'indispensable' to protect security 24/08/2007 Paper shredders are a useful way for people to protect their data from fraudsters, it has been suggested.
Using office supplies to save the planet 24/08/2007 Office supplies can be used to help businesses go green and save the environment, it has been claimed.
New Epson printers on the market 23/08/2007 Epson, which manufactures a range of office equipment, has recently released three new printers.
Switch off office equipment, energy firm says 23/08/2007 Businesses across the UK are being encouraged to turn off their office equipment over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Lexmark unveils all-in-one printers 22/08/2007 Lexmark, a manufacturer of printer cartridges and a variety of office machines, has unveiled three new wireless all-in-one printers.
Office furniture to go on display at design festival 22/08/2007 Office furniture which was created by design students at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College is set to be displayed at a design festival, it has emerged.
Samsung to showcase new printer 21/08/2007 Samsung, a manufacturer of office equipment, is set to showcase what it claims is the world's slimmest monochrome laser printer.
Swiss government 'should use more recycled office supplies' 21/08/2007 The Swiss government has been told by environmental groups that it is not using enough recycled office supplies, it has emerged.
Companies 'demand greener office supplies' 20/08/2007 Businesses have been requesting office supplies which are more ecologically friendly, as awareness has grown over the topic, it has been suggested.
Canon to release new printer ranges 20/08/2007 Canon, manufacturers of a variety of office machines, is set to introduce some new printer ranges incorporating minimalist styling, it has emerged.
HP to introduce mobile printing 20/08/2007 HP - manufacturer of printer cartridges, office machines and related products - has said that it has a new technology which allows users to print documents using their mobile phones.
New camera-printer does not need printer cartridges 17/08/2007 A new camera-printer has been invented which does not require printer cartridges - or any ink at all.
Epson introduces 'fastest inkjet printer' 17/08/2007 Epson - manufacturer of office machines, printer cartridges and related products - has announced that it is introducing the world's fastest inkjet printer.
Sharing office supplies 'could lead to illness' 16/08/2007 The practice of sharing office supplies through hot-desking is looked upon with suspicion by many employees, according to new research.
Ricoh introduces new office machines 16/08/2007 Ricoh, which manufactures office machines such as copiers and printers, has announced that it will be launching a number of new products in the coming months.
New Kodak scanner 'responds to customer needs' 15/08/2007 A new scanner which has been introduced by office machines company Kodak has been designed to respond to customers' needs, the firm has said.
Printer security risk 'should not be overlooked' 15/08/2007 The security risk posed by office machines which are connected to the network, such as printers, has been highlighted by a manager at Lexmark.
HP introduces all-in-one printer, scanner and copier 14/08/2007 The new HP Photosmart C5283, an all-in-one printer, scanner and copier, has been launched.
Companies 'should recycle office supplies and office furniture' 14/08/2007 Companies should make an effort to recycle office supplies, office equipment and office furniture whenever possible, it has been suggested.
Canon 'best for brand loyalty' 13/08/2007 Canon, manufacturer of printer cartridges and other office supplies, has been recognised by Brand Key's Customer Loyalty Engagement Index.
Office equipment for left-handers suggested 13/08/2007 In honour of Left Handers Day 2007, Tech Digest has recommended a number of left-handed pieces of office equipment for use at work or home.
'More work needed' on recycling printer cartridges 10/08/2007 Both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and remanufacturers could do more with their programme for recycling printer cartridges, according to a new study.
Employees offered left-handed office supplies 10/08/2007 Left-handed staff members at Kwik-Fit Insurance are to be offered specially-designed office supplies in recognition of National Left Hander's Day, it has emerged.
Paper-based office supplies 'may not disappear' 09/08/2007 Despite the growing popularity of technological communication, paper office supplies are still popular, it has been a claimed.
New Kodak printer 'requires cheaper printer cartridges' 09/08/2007 One of the features of the new Kodak EasyShare 5300 printer is that it requires less expensive printer cartridges than some other devices, it has been claimed.
Company recycles office supplies 08/08/2007 Telecoms provider GO has introduced a new policy to further its eco-friendly policies by calling for paper-based office supplies to be recycled, it has emerged.
Printer cartridges donated to school 08/08/2007 Students at a Cambridgeshire school are set to benefit from a donation of £2,000 worth of printer cartridges for the upcoming school year, it has emerged.
Recycling of printer cartridges to benefit arts centre 08/08/2007 A Surrey arts centre could benefit from a new programme which recycles printer cartridges, it has emerged.
Kodak sees profits increase 07/08/2007 Kodak sees profits increase Kodak, which manufactures products ranging from office machines to printer cartridges, has announced improved second-quarter operating figures.
HP wins award for printer cartridges 07/08/2007 HP has won an imaging industry award relating to the inks used in a line of its printer cartridges, the company has announced.
Recycling printer cartridges is 'environmentally sound' 06/08/2007 The practice of recycling printer cartridges is comparable in its environmental benefits to that of re-manufacturing them, according to HP.
HP resolves lawsuit over printer cartridges 06/08/2007 A lawsuit involving HPprinter cartridges and patent infringement has come to a close, the company has announced.
HP: Printers are safe 03/08/2007 HP has responded to claims that printers are one of the more unhealthy types of office equipment.
Lexmark 'seeks to expand' 03/08/2007 HP has responded to claims that printers are one of the more unhealthy types of office equipment.
Printer cartridges to be sold for a good cause 02/08/2007 Printer cartridges made by ActionAid Recycling's new brand Greensource Imaging are set to contribute to a good cause, it has emerged.
Canon iP2500 'simple and satisfactory' 02/08/2007 Canon's PIXMA iP2500 inkjet printer, which uses printer cartridges, is a simply-designed machine which performs its job well, a reviewer has claimed.
Free version of Microsoft office suite to be offered 02/08/2007 Users of office supplies may be interested to read that free copies of some of Microsoft's office software will soon be released.