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There was a time when only fax machines boasted security. Now, with advanced secure printing features, the modern day printer offers an almost perfect vehicle for complete printing security. The emphasis on secure printing has grown over the past few years with malicious users finding new ways to hijack your data. Not only have they mastered the art of counterfeit printer cartridges, they have also found ways to hijack information without you even knowing. However, new technology is matching …

The term ‘The Razor Blade Marketing Model’ might not be familiar to you, but we’re sure you have experienced it as a consumer. It is essentially a sales and marketing strategy that offers consumers a product at a low price, with the follow-up consumables offered at a premium to produce the profits. While the razor blade model can be seen across almost all retail sectors, the printing and IT industry are one of the worst offenders in this space. The good news is that this might not be the case …

Having a high-functioning printing unit is critical to any successful operation. Although, it is the printer cartridge which is the ultimate linchpin that will deliver the results that you need. Blend counterfeit printer cartridges with a high performing printer and you have a recipe for disaster. You wouldn't put petrol into a diesel engine so why opt for counterfeit ink cartridges? If all printer cartridges including HP Ink, Brother Ink & Canon Ink were engineered to the same high sta …

If running a small business is like gambling with the odds stacked against you, the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M479 printer is a sure thing. In this extensive HP LaserJet Pro MFP M479 printer series review, we explore how this HP multifunction printer range has you covered. No matter what the business, one constant is paperwork. Action causes reaction and in business, every action causes paperwork! With all that paper production, circulation and storage, an important environmental consideration is …

The printing industry has changed dramatically from the very first black and white printers in large scale office buildings. The technology available now allows printing from the device in your pocket, in high definition resolution and full-colour printing, like most stalwart technologies, is often taken for granted without enough appreciation and understanding of the science. Inkjet printing is one of the major innovations that helped drive change in a host of industries and an example of sc …