The differences between ribbons and thermal ribbons
Thermal ribbons are specialized consumables for barcode printers. They are coated with a layer of carbon powder. During printing, the print head heats up, causing the carbon powder to transfer onto adhesive labels—this process is called thermal transfer. Ribbons, on the other hand, are common consumables for general-purpose printers, such as dot matrix printers. Ribbons […]
HP launches 9 new-generation Jet series duplex laser printers
Recently, HP's Spring Printer New Product Launch Conference and Partner Conference was successfully held in Beijing. At the launch conference, HP launched 9 new-generation Jet series duplex laser printers, aiming to meet the diversified printing needs of enterprise users in multiple industries such as finance, medical care, education, and manufacturing for high efficiency, intelligence, convenience, […]
What is the reason for the laser printer not printing clearly?
1. Possible reasons for unclear printing by laser printers: (1) Toner problem (insufficient toner, aging or damage of toner cartridge parts) (2) Laser problem (laser is dirty) (3) Fixing part (fixing film is worn or damaged) 2. Solutions for unclear printing by laser printers: (1) Replace the toner cartridge (80% of the time it is […]
Microsoft releases Win10 April cumulative update: fixes printing garbled characters and other issues
During the April Patch Tuesday event, Microsoft released KB5055518 cumulative update for Windows 10 system, including 9 improvements and fixes. After installation, 22H2 users will see the version number upgraded to Build 19045.5737, and 21H2 users will see the version number upgraded to Build 19044.5737. Users can go to "Settings" and click "Windows Update" to […]
Kyocera launches 6 new color machines
Kyocera announced the launch of the Black King Kong series of color MFPs, including TASKalfa 2554ci/3554ci/4054ci/5054ci/6054ci/7054ci, a total of 6 models.
Lexmark launches new A3 printer
On March 19, 2025, Lexmark officially launched the new A3 95x series laser multifunction digital copiers in the Chinese market The new Lexmark A3 95x series includes three products: Lexmark CX950se, Lexmark CX951se and Lexmark MX953se.
Spain tightens regulations on the disposal of used toner cartridges
Spain recently introduced regulations on the treatment of used toner cartridges to address previous environmental loopholes. According to the Czech Association of Toner Remanufacturers (Asociace renovátorů tonerů, z.s.), the Spanish government has introduced stricter measures through Royal Decree TED/1032/2024 to ensure that all toner cartridges are treated as electronic waste in compliance with the requirements […]
