New software helps printers to Print A Forest

Last Updated on Friday, 5 August 2011 05:27 Written by Ismail Selman Kimyacioglu Friday, 5 August 2011 05:27

Unique approach to offsetting paper usage will plant a tree for every 100 pages printed.

While most environmental printing schemes aim to save trees by printing less, a new entrepreneurial effort hopes offset the effects by printing brand new trees instead.

HP Middle East unveils ePrint technology and line of compatible printers in Cairo

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 07:40 Written by Ismail Selman Kimyacioglu Wednesday, 29 June 2011 07:40

The OEM revealed the industry-first ePrint technology which allows printing from anywhere, in Cairo.

At the forefront of the lineup of compatible printers is the HP Deskjet 3050a, a multifunction e-All-in-One which when web-connected allows wireless printing. Scan and copy also incorporate e-Print technology.

Amin Mortazavi, general manager, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Middle East said: “HP provides customers with a comprehensive print experience, ensuring they have the maximum opportunities to enjoy true interactive digital features.

“HP once again demonstrates its industry leadership, giving all customers great value as well as the best possible printing experience.”

Two new models of the Deskjet range have been announced: the Deskjet 2050a and the Deskjet 1050a, both e-AiO models.

All models use the same ink cartridges as the Deskjet 3050a.

This continues the committed focus on the Middle East from a variety of OEMs, with Brother recently awarding partner distributors in the region and Lexmark’s strong showing at METS 2011.

Source: The Recycler Magazine (Click here to read at the Recycler)

Research by engineers at Oregon State University has produced solar cell devices through an inkjet printer

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 07:34 Written by Ismail Selman Kimyacioglu Wednesday, 29 June 2011 07:33

The engineers successfully created “CIGS” solar devices through printing an ink made up of chalcopyrite onto substrates.

Chalcopyrite, which is made up of copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS) is very efficient at converting solar power even at extremely thin densities. The engineers at the university printed the ink made up of these elements onto substrates to demonstrate their findings.

The implications of this experiment include a reduction of raw material use of 90 percent, as well as a significantly lower cost of production for solar energy cells. A number of scientists involved in the study stated that the future of solar power could be positively affected by this discovery and in future this could lead to solar cells built directly into roofing materials.

The university published the findings in a journal, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, and has already applied for a patent for the discovery, though further research will be required to increase the cell’s efficiency. The work was supported by the US Department of Energy, the university’s Venture Development Fund and the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology.

Chih-hung Chang, a professor at the university in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, stated: “This is very promising and could be an important new technology to add to the solar energy field.

“Until now no one had been able to create working CIGS solar devices with inkjet technology. Some of the materials we want to work with for the most advanced solar cells, such as indium, are relatively expensive.

“If that’s what you’re using, you can’t really afford to waste it and the inkjet approach almost eliminates the waste.”

The researchers added in their conclusion: “In summary, a simple, fast, and direct-write, solution-based deposition process is developed for the fabrication of high quality CIGS solar cells.

“Safe, cheap, and air-stable inks can be prepared easily by controlling the composition of low-cost metal salt precursors at a molecular level.”

Source: The Recycler Magazine (Click here to read at The Recycler Magazine)

HP and Dubai Police identify counterfeiting as “serious problem”, with the UAE as a hub

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 05:30 Written by Ismail Selman Kimyacioglu Wednesday, 18 May 2011 05:30

Dubai Police and HP said they have no idea who is behind the counterfeiting wave that is currently hitting both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but many of the counterfeit goods hail from China, reports Middle Eastern tech news site ITP.

Project Tools for Print Cartridge Refill Business

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 April 2011 03:27 Written by Ismail Selman Kimyacioglu Tuesday, 5 April 2011 03:27

Assess your Business Project easily with MIS Project Tools

We are proud to announce the release of newly developed tools to assess the business projects for ink and toner refilling…