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

Issue #0902/1 – Now that Dell printers are available from a variety of outlets in the UK other than Dell, buyers can do very well if they can find one of the exceptionally low, discounted, prices. But, they will have to be very careful as there are some extraordinarily high prices also. In addition, Dell users should be VERY wary of buying toner cartridges through the channel rather than direct from Dell.

Issue #0902/2 – In the face of a weakening global economy and financial results over the last few years that have left much to be desired, Lexmark has, once again, revised its financial forecast to prepare shareholders for poor performance. The quarter in question is the fourth quarter of 2008 and full year results will inevitably also be impacted. A new round of restructuring will attempt to stabilise the company’s position.

Issue #0902/3 – Comment and argument on the subject of image fade is almost entirely restricted to inkjet prints and it will probably never occur to most people that prints from laser printers could be affected. However, laser/toner prints are also subject to fade, albeit to a lesser degree.

Issue #0901/1 – If they wish to save money on printing costs and maximise cost-effectiveness and return on investment, businesses should buy the highest-specification printer or MFP that they can afford. The hardware purchase budget should be stretched as far as possible in the interests of major long-term savings. This article addresses the question, ‘How can buying up the range benefit Total Cost of Printing?’

Issue #0901/2 – Printer hardware and supplies price increases are the result of unprecedented speed of currency fluctuation, which continues to cause financial and business havoc around the world. Europe, and especially the UK, are hit particularly hard because all printer manufacturers are headquartered either in the US or in Asia Pacific.