Dell and Lexmark Laser Printers Tie for Second in Aftermarket Color Cartridge Usage: Lyra Talks Toner with Business Users
Newton, MA (ContentDesk) January 9, 2006 -- Lyra Research and Recharger Magazine have released a new report, Business Users Talk Toner: Laser Cartridge Brands and Buying Habits, based on an exclusive survey of color and monochrome toner cartridge buyers in U.S.-based small, medium-sized, and large businesses (http://lyra.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0290-241_ITM). Lyra asked business users to list the printer brand for which they have purchase the most aftermarket cartridges. What Lyra discovered was that, after HPs class-leading results, Dell and Lexmark color laser printers were tied for second place in terms of aftermarket cartridge usage (see figure: http://ww1.ContentDesk.com/prfiles/2006/01/08/330454/colorlasercartridgeusage.jpg). Dell has done a remarkable job in penetrating the office in its short time in the printer market, especially with its color laser printers, which have only been available since September 2004.
The surprise showing of Dell and Lexmark color laser printers helps validate the emerging strategies of color toner cartridge remanufacturers to expand their product offerings, says Jim Forrest, senior analyst for Lyra Research.
This report also answers such questions as: What do business users do with their empty toner cartridges? How many businesses use color laser printers? How widespread are cost-per-page programs among small and medium-sized businesses? What are the attitudes toward aftermarket cartridges, both color and monochrome? Where do businesses purchase toner cartridges? What are users perceptions of quality and value in aftermarket cartridges? And, how elastic is aftermarket cartridge pricing? We are happy to partner with Lyra again to build on the success of our first joint report, Think Ink: The 2005 U.S. Ink Jet Cartridge User Survey. This new report gives toner cartridge remanufacturers the inside scoop on their business customers. It shows the differences in buying habits and usage for small, medium, and large businesses, and explores color laser printer use as well, highlighting vendor opportunities, said Phyllis Gurgevich, publisher of Recharger Magazine. We know our audience can use this information to help them in their marketing, selling, and product-development efforts. Fran Blanco, vice president of sales and marketing for Media Sciences International, the studys sponsor, remarked on the importance of the reports findings to the aftermarket industry.
At Media Sciences, we see tremendous opportunity in the color market every day. What is powerful about this studys findings is the end users voice, which shows the increasing number of businesses who are using and reporting satisfaction with aftermarket color cartridges. Ms. Blanco added, Also very informative are the perceptions of those OEM users who have not yet tried an aftermarket product. Many businesses are still unaware that a new-build, high-quality price alternativewith warranty protection that covers their printer when appropriateis available to them, pointing to the opportunity for end-user education in this industry. Ordering the ReportBusiness Users Talk Toner: Laser Cartridge Brands and Buying Habits (23 pages, 20 figures) is available for purchase and immediate download at http://lyra.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0290-241_ITM. Based on a survey of 425 respondents from businesses of various sizes, the report focuses on both monochrome and color laser printers and explores how many cartridges users consume each year, what types of cartridges they purchase, the brands of hardware they use, usage and purchase programs in place in offices, and more.
This report is a must-read for any company involved in the color and monochrome toner cartridge business. About Lyra Research and Recharger MagazineFounded in 1991, Lyra Research is recognized worldwide as the leading provider of market, product, and technology information and analysis focused on the imaging industry. Lyra provides targeted information on printers and copiers, digital photography, and imaging supplies to more than 2,000 clients in more than 40 countries. Recharger Magazine serves the office-products recycling industry and is committed to fostering and supporting the growth of the supplies-remanufacturing industry through complete, objective coverage of the community, technology, issues, and trends. Research Sponsored by Media Sciences InternationalLyra and Recharger thank Media Sciences International for sponsoring this research study.
Media Sciences International, Inc. (AMEX: GFX, www.mediasciences.com) is the leading independent manufacturer of office color printer supplies. Media Sciences manufactures new-build solid-ink sticks and color toner cartridges for use in Tektronix/Xerox, Konica Minolta/QMS, Okidata, Epson, and Brother color printers. Media Sciences products are distributed in over 46 countries around the world and are backed by the companys longstanding industry-leading warranty. Related Companies: Dell, Lexmark, Xerox, Hewlett-Packard, Oki, Samsung.
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Laser Printers Play Detective
Technology has yet to reach its full potential and still, there is a promising future in fighting against crimes with the use of printers alone. With the unlimited possibility of the capabilities of every technology available on earth, laser printers are not logging behind. The future promises that laser printers can fight crimes. And it is a big possibility with the on going research in Purdue University.This is a very big development on the laser printing industry in relation to a more precise method of tracking every document printers produce.
It is not surprising that with the speed by which printers are improving, you can imagine that in the future, you will be able to print a driver's license at home.
Although it immensely reduces the time you spend in line waiting for your license at the DMV, one might start questioning the validity of such documents. How would the research resolve this? With on going research, I am still impressed to know that every printing technology...
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POS Printers
Fast-developing technology has come up with a variety of features of features in point of sale, or POS, printers that provide for the different uses at a point of sale. Remote printing is now the "in-thing" for restaurant owners?customer orders are directly printed in the kitchen with number and order size.
Printers in a POS system are the main output devices and usually have one or two independent cash register ports attached. Such a printer and cash register will share a single port with a PC and leaves other PC ports free for other peripheral devices of the POS system. Traditional electronic cash registers with printers have given way to specialized printers and accessories for point-of-sale functions like labeling and coding products, printing receipts, and printing identity cards. There are many manufacturers in the market who give printers with different features to suit unique needs of vendors.
Printers can be classified according to the printing technology...
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Comb-a-Color Beauty Accessory Makes Quick Work of Hair Color Applications.
St. Louis, Missouri (ContentDesk) August 8, 2005 -- It's a new product that makes coloring your hair as easy as combing it. The Comb-a-Color is a unique, quick color applicator that thoroughly and effectively parts and colors hair in one easy step saving considerable time for consumers who color their own hair. For the first time, users can now apply their favorite single process hair color by themselves in less than five minutes without missing a spot."Women told us they were tired of the hassle of taking up to 30 minutes just applying their color," says Ronald Kuczer, Maverick Ventures President. "With Comb-a-Color we have achieved a state-of-the-art design that combines parting and coloring application into one quick step.
It also offers a new level of control that provides consumers the peace of mind to confidently color their own hair. Just add you favorite coloring, squeeze and comb a color." The patented Comb-a-Color was invented by New York model/actress Fiorenza Bertieri...
Comb-a-Color Beauty Accessory Makes Quick Work of Hair Color Applications.
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Good-bye Printer, Hello MFP: Lyra Forecasts Triple-Digit Growth for Color Laser MFPs
Newton, MA (ContentDesk) September 19, 2005 -- Lyra Research (www.lyra.com) expects color laser MFPs to become the hot product in small-office/home-office (SOHO) environments, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and small corporate workgroups. According to Lyra's newly released report, The Replacements: Monochrome and Color Laser MFPs, North American shipments of color laser MFPs will grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 220 percent (see figure), as buyers in these environments replace their current hardware?typically monochrome laser printers.
"Color laser MFP usage arising from this aggressive growth will vary by environment. For example, SOHO settings will use color laser MFPs to produce both monochrome and color output, with low average monthly print volumes," explains Larry Jamieson, director of Lyra's Hard Copy Industry Advisory Service. "On the other hand, small corporate workgroups are more likely...
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What is Color?
What is Color? Color is light. Light is energy and travels in waves (according to theory)Light waves originate from a source such as the sun, a light bulb, a fire, etc. In these sources of light, there are many different wavelengths. Wavelength is measured from crest to crest in nanometers (billionths of a meter) or in mill microns (Millionths of a millimeter). The human visible spectrum of color range is considered to be between 380 mill microns and 770 mill microns and is part of the much larger electromagnetic spectrum.
Sir Isaac Newton established that a beam of "colorless" light passing through a prism is refracted or bent into separate bands of colors, in the seventeenth century. These are known as the colors of the visible spectrum. Each color has its own wavelength. When all the wavelengths are combined "white" light is produced. All individual and combinations of colors are inherent in white light.
In nature this is seen as a rainbow.HOW WE SEE COLORIn "white"...
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TrendWatchGA Report Shows Digital Press Manufacturers Sharing the Equipment Market with an Unlikely Competitor...Copiers, Desktop Inkjet and Laser Printers
New York, NY ContentDesk) March 16, 2006 -- TrendWatch Graphic Arts has released the industry's first report on digital color copiers, black-and-white printers, and even desktop printers as competitors to toner-based digital presses for key digital printing applications, including short run digital and variable data print (VDP). "Copiers & Printers: Serious Competitors in the Digital Print Marketplace" is a 119-page report that takes a comprehensive look at the expanding use of these devices in the commercial print production environment. The report analyzes the use of digital copiers and desktop printers in the larger short-run color and VDP production environments and the growing acceptance of these devices, not just among small firms, but among mid-sized firms and established digital printers. Data includes how volumes of high-speed black-and-white printing, color copying, and digital color printing are increasing or decreasing. "Copiers and Digital Printers" also takes a look at...
TrendWatchGA Report Shows Digital Press Manufacturers Sharing the Equipment Market with an Unlikely Competitor...Copiers, Desktop Inkjet and Laser Printers
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