Lexmark Sues Cartridge Importers for Patent Infringement

By James on August 24, 2010

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexmark International, Inc. announced today in a released statement that it has filed a patent infringement complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against 24 companies engaged in the manufacture, importation and sale of replacement cartridges for various Lexmark laser printers and multifunction devices.

The complaint alleges that these replacement cartridges infringe at least 15 U.S. patents owned by Lexmark. Lexmark is requesting that the ITC issue a general exclusion order banning the importation and sale of patent infringing laser cartridges by any entity.

In addition to the ITC complaint, Lexmark has also filed a related patent infringement complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against the same defendants. The District Court complaint contains allegations similar to those in the ITC complaint and seeks injunctive relief, monetary damages and attorneys’ fees.

The defendants in the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, are listed as follows: Ink Technologies Printer Supplies, LLC d/b/a Ink Technologeis LLC, Ninestar Image Co. Ltd. (a/k/a Ninestar Technology Co., Ltd.), Ninestar Image Int’l, Ltd., Seine Image International Co. Ltd., Ninestar Technology Company, Ltd. Ziprint Image Corporation, Nano Pacific Coproration, IJSS Inc., d/b/a TonerZone.com Inc. and d/b/a Inkjet Superstore, Chung Pal Shin d/b/a/ Ink Master, Nectron International, Inc., Quality Cartridges Inc., Direct Billing International Incorporated d/b/a Office Supply Outfitters and d/b/a The Ribbon Connection, E-Toner Mart, Inc., Alpha Image Tech, ACM Technologies, Inc., Virtual Imaging Products Inc., Acecom Inc. – San Antonio d/b/a Inksell.com, Jahwa Electronics Co., Ltd., Huizhou Jahwa Electronics Co., Ltd.,Copy Technologies Inc., Laser Toner Technology, Inc., C & R Services, Incorporated, Print-Rite Holdings Ltd., Union Technology Int’l (M.C.O.) Co. Ltd., and John Does 1-20.

Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Samsung ML1640 chip realeased

By James on August 24, 2010

NEW COMPATIBLE CHIP SOLUTIONS

CANON LBP7200 / HP CP2025

XEROX 3435 MONO 4k

Arriving this week Samsung ML1640 chip.

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Magento get attribute option values

By James on August 16, 2010

Manufacturer is a custom attribute,you can change the name your custom attribute name.

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$attribute = Mage::getModel ( 'eav/config' )->getAttribute ( 'catalog_product', 'manufacturer' );
 
foreach ( $attribute->getSource ()->getAllOptions ( true, true ) as $option ) {
		$attrubuteArray [$option ['value']] = $option ['label'];
}

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Product PDF price-list extension Magento

By James on August 16, 2010

It’s not a valid Magento extension , you can use Magento Connect install and uninstall it.

I’m not very good at MVC and Zend Framework and the Magento DOC is a horrible thing to read and understand it.
I need this function and I can’t find some good extension and do this job. So I use some trick tip to solve this problem.

I use FPDF Class to create PDF file.It’s easy and safe.
Full Demo:http://www.adelaidecartridge.com/pricelist.php
Code:
Cartridge Demo:http://www.adelaidecartridge.com/cartridgepricelist.php
Print Demo:http://www.adelaidecartridge.com/printerpricelist.php

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Grease is the Word

By James on August 14, 2010

Lubricating end cap with general purpose, non-conductive grease.
Conductive grease (LIGHTNINGLUBE) is available from FGIC.

But which grease is recommended for the multiple requirements in a laser printer cartridge?
Some claim that all greases are basically the same, but that isn’t the case. Greases are developed for many different purposes, and the wrong grease can cause multiple problems in laser printer cartridges.

Grease is required in many areas of the laser printer cartridge, including the PCR saddle (one side electrically conductive, the other insulative), OPC hub bearing, magnetic roller contact fingers or contact spring, developer roller shaft, end cap electrical contacts and even for general use on mating gears.

Grease is categorized by the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) into nine viscosity categories. These range from 000 (very thin) to 6 (very thick). In general, greases have a base material that is either organic or synthetic, a thickener type (usually lithium soap, lithium complex or polyurea), and will often have additives to give the proper operating temperature range, oxidation stability, film strength, and bleed resistance characteristics.

It is important to use the proper grease to prevent noise, lubricant migration or dissipation that can result in higher torque for revolving components, which could eventually damage the printer.

A good general-use choice for all non-conductive applications would be a high temperature, silicone-based grease with a lithium thickener of grade #1 or #2, containing 0 grams per liter of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Be careful not to use too much though, and be sure to control the application method to keep it from getting onto work surfaces or other cartridge parts.

A proven brand is the Dow Corning® Molykote® 44 High Temp. Grease, which is available from most national industrial supply distributors (Grainger’s Part # 6Y767).

Another type of grease is required to improve electrical conductivity for areas between sliding or revolving surfaces that may be slightly irregular, pitted or unevenly worn.

The wrong grease can result in poor conduction, causing print defects and, in some cases, even the degradation of components like the OPC and PCR.

There are two basic types of conductive greases. One has carbon as the conductor, while the other uses minute metal particles such as copper, nickel or silver added to the lubricant. These metal conductive lubricants can be very expensive and their conductive characteristics (down to 0.01 ohms / cm) are not required here.

A good carbon-based lubricant containing oxide inhibitors that have a resistivity in the neighborhood of 117 ohms / cm will work very well for the electrical conduction requirements in laser printer cartridges.

One such electrically-conductive grease distributed by Future Graphics Imaging Corporation carries the product name LIGHTNINGLUBE.

Proper choice of grease with prudent application will alleviate many potential problems.

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2010 Ethnic Business Awards 澳洲年度民族企業獎

By James on August 4, 2010

Dear Business Migrant,
尊敬的商業移民,

The Department of Trade and Economic Development, Immigration SA would like to take this opportunity to advise you that the annual ‘Ethnic Business Awards’ deadline for nominations is fast approaching. The South Australian State Government actively encourages South Australian State Sponsored Business Migrants to consider nominating themselves or a fellow Business Migrant for one these prestigious awards. Please contact the website below: http://www.ethnicbusinessawards.com/

南澳州政府貿易與經濟發展部, 南澳州政府移民事務處想藉此機會通知您有關澳洲年度 “民族企業獎”, 而截止提名日期也很快會到. 南澳州政府積極鼓勵南澳州政府擔保的商業移民考慮自我提名或者提名其他商業移民參加這些有名望的獎項.

Please access the website link and read the website excerpt attached below to determine eligibility.
請看以下附上的從該網站上節錄下來的資訊瞭解提名資格, 詳情請到以下網站瞭解或直接聯絡主辦單位.

Applications Close on 16 August 2010.
截止提名日期在2010年8月16日.

http://www.ethnicbusinessawards.com/

Nomination Process
Each year a distinguished group of judges convene to review stories from hundreds of nominations.
The judging process is a two stage process.
First Round – Screening
The call for nomination is the first implementation, as the screening is designed to ensure nominees meet criteria guidelines. The nominations are open to businesses that wish to nominate themselves, but businesses may also be nominated by others.
During this process, the nominations are screened to ensure that all criteria guidelines are met. This also includes eligibility for nominations which states that entrants must meet a basic criterion from the date of nomination to the date of the awards:
Entrants must have been born overseas, in a country other than Australia
Entrants must be Australian citizens or hold permanent residency
Entrants must hold and provide a registered Australian Business Number (ABN)
Entrants must own the whole or part of the business nominated
Entrants must be financially transparent with due diligence reporting structures
Entrants must be of good name and character and must not have engaged, directly or indirectly, in any conduct which in the opinion of the Ethnic Business Awards might discredit the Awards
Entrants must comply with all Federal and State Government legislation and regulations and all relevant industry codes of practice If short-listed, entrants must agree to have their business and personal story made subject of a three minute documentary style presentation to be screened during the night of the gala presentation and subsequent broadcast to national and international television audiences.
Additionally, financial transparency and all additional criteria as per the terms and conditions of the EBA guidelines must be adhered to. All companies are required to submit detailed financial reports as support data with appropriate references. At all stages, the privacy of entrant’s financials will be guaranteed. For further information please refer to our Privacy Policy.
During this phase, nominees will be placed into three (3) categories:
• Small Business Category:
- Businesses with a turnover less than or equal to $5 million per annum.
• Medium to Large Business Category:
- Businesses with an annual sales turnover greater than $5 million per annum.
• Indigenous in Business Award:
- Aiding in the process of Indigenous reconciliation and advancement
Second Round – Judging
All eligible applications will proceed to the judging panel for review and selection. Judges will choose eight to ten outstanding finalists to be represented in the three (3) categories. Additionally, all entrants will also be eligible for additional award categories.
The panel of judges will consider each Award nominee against the following criteria, and will be looking for information that supports and demonstrates examples and evidence of each of the following:
Hardship endured
Financial obstacles overcome
Social obstacles overcome
Company financial viability
Fiscal application to company
Positioning in the marketplace
Potential future growth in the marketplace
Ingenuity and creativeness in the market place
Contribution to Australia and its social fabric
Contribution to the community
The finalists are then notified with a filming date. A professional producer, director and film crew will visit the finalist’s business and film an interview with the finalist, including an overview of the company. The footage is edited into a three (3) minute documentary style film footage, to be screened during the night of the gala presentation, and subsequently broadcast to national and international television audiences.
The winner in each category will be awarded a crystal trophy, $10,000 cash towards their business or charity of choice and an assortment of gifts from our sponsors.
Applications close 16th August 2010

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Save the Environment & Use Recycled Printer Ink Cartridges

By James on August 2, 2010

The business of manufacturing printer inks and printer ink cartridges is a multimillion-dollar industry. Most people who own computers also own printers and make use of printer ink cartridges. Hundreds of millions of printer ink cartridges were sold in Europe and the United States in the last two years alone.

The question is: where do all these empty printer ink cartridges go? Ideally, used printer ink cartridges should find their way to special recycling centers where the materials these cartridges were made of are retrieved for future use. Unfortunately, only 25% of all those millions of cartridges consumed every year go that way.

Empty Printer Ink Cartridges Can Contribute to Pollution

Empty printer ink cartridges are non-biodegradable products. This means that if these cartridges end up in a landfill, they will just sit there for years and years without decaying.

Not only that, the chemicals that make up printer ink, not to mention the chemicals that make these inks resistant to fading as well as produce brilliant colors, can be quite harmful to the environment. These chemicals are also capable of seeping into the soil in the landfill and finding their way into the ground water. From the ground water, they can eventually get mixed into other bodies of water, even into the ocean. Next thing we know, we are actually drinking printer ink chemicals in our coffee and eating sushi made with fish tainted with printer ink chemicals.

Printer Ink Cartridges are Made from Finite Resources

We also need to consider the materials that make up the printer ink cartridge itself. Each printer ink cartridge is made from plastic and metal. Plastic is a by-product of petroleum while metals are mined from the earth. Both petroleum and metal are finite resources.

Recycling Printer Ink Cartridges Helps the Environment

Rather than simply throwing away empty printer ink cartridges, we should all be conscientious enough to bring them to special recycling centers. Also, before we buy a printer, we ought to check out if the manufacturer of this printer we are interested in has some sort of recycling program wherein they accept empty printer ink cartridges carrying their brand name.

We could also buy remanufactured printer ink on occasion. This type of printer ink makes use of recycled cartridges. However, before we buy remanufactured printer ink cartridges, we ought to make sure that these cartridges will not harm our printers, especially if our printers are still under warranty. Good companies that deal with remanufactured printer ink cartridges will always offer guarantees that their products will not ruin printers.

Always be conscientious even with the printer ink cartridges that you use. Recycle empty cartridges and buy remanufactured ink as much as possible.

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New legal disputes with Canon

By James on August 2, 2010

A number of significant legal disputes have taken place in the past couple of months: 1) In May, Canon took legal action against 5 Korean OPC drum manufacturers-Park & OPC, Alphachem, Baiksan OPC, CEMS, and Neophotocon;
2) On June 28, Canon filed a complaint with the US ITC against Ninestar and nineteen other companies, claiming that two of its laser cartridge patents were infringed. It’s not the first time Canon has brought a third-party laser cartridge manufacturer to court, but the impact of this wave of legal actions taken by Canon will probably have more impact than ever before.

Laser printing has become more commonplace as the price for laser printers, especially monochrome printers, has dropped. But the price for the cartridges is still relatively high for end-users. In recent years, especially during the world wide economic recession, third-party toner cartridges have claimed more of the OEM market share. Canon is the largest manufacturer of laser printers and laser cartridges. So, it is no surprise they will protect their market share and market advantage. I think Canon will also try and stop compatible toner cartridges before they become rampant in the market.

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HP LJ Printer The 49.xx error

By James on July 29, 2010

The 49.xx error is an error recognized by the printer’s formatter and/or firmware. This
error occurs when a type of information received by the printer is not understood, too
complex, using a certain language, detail, font, command or program not supported
by the printer. Out of confusion the printer generates the 49 error.
When 49 errors occurs:
• Disconnect network cable/Check print cue
– Power cycle the printer and see if the error reoccurs. If not, the error may have
been caused by a print job that was too complex or using a certain graphic not
supported or recognized by the printer.
• Remove the network card
– Turn machine off, remove network card, and turn machine back on. If error clears
with the card removed, it is likely a defective card.
• Remove hard drive
– If applicable, remove hard drive – if error clears, the hard drive may be defective.
• Remove any additional memory
– Printers that have memory DIMM as a firmware backup may not be removed.
• Cold reset machine
– Perform a cold reset to restore all factory settings. (including IP address)
• Install current printer driver
– Download the most current driver available from HP’s website to eliminate the
possibility of the driver being corrupt.
• Upgrade Firmware
– When the above steps are completed, and error continues, the firmware
DIMM/CFM may need to be flashed which would upgrade or possibly fix any
flaws unique to it.
 Replace Formatter
– If the firmware DIMM/CFM has been upgraded or replaced and the 49 error
persists, the formatter would need to be replaced.
Not all printers have a separate firmware CFM (Compact Flash Module) or ROM (Read
Only Memory) . On some models the firmware is internal to the formatter to where the
formatter may need to be replaced. Some printers have a firmware DIMM but it may not
be Flash ROM in which it can’t be upgraded, therefore the DIMM would need to be
replaced. Most of the newer models have the flash ROM/CFM and can be upgraded or
flashed through a free download available on HP’s website.

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Maintenance Reset Instructions – HP CLJ Printers Transfer Kit and Fuser Kit

By James on July 29, 2010

CLJ 4500
Service mode:
 Hold JOB CANCEL and SELECT buttons at power up until the three lights remain solid
 Release, then press MENU (right side) then SELECT
 Printer should display SERVICE MODE
 Scroll until printer reads “TRANSFER COUNT” or “FUSER COUNT”
 Set all digits to zero
CLJ 4550
 Scroll MENU button to resets menu then press SELECT button on either “RESET FUSER LIFE
COUNT” or “RESET TRANSFER LIFE COUNT”
CLJ 8500 CLJ 8550
 Scroll MENU button to resets menu
 Press SELECT button on either “RESET FUSER LIFE COUNT” or “RESET TRANSFER LIFE
COUNT”
CLJ 4600 / CLJ4650 – CLJ5500 / CLJ5550
 With printer at ready state, scroll until “CONFIGURE DEVICE” ()
 to “RESETS” ()
 to “RESET SUPPLIES” ()
 Highlight either “NEW FUSER KIT” or “NEW TRANSFER KIT”
 Press () then to “YES” ()
CLJ 4700 / CLJ CP4005 / CLJ 4730 MFP / CLJ CM4730 MFP
This series has the fuser and transfer belt designed to automatically reset the consumable counters.
Please Note:
 Printers must be tuned off when changing either part
 There is now way to reset either fuser or transfer count other than replacing the component
CLJ 9500
With printer at ready state:
 Scroll to “CONFIGURE DEVICE” ()
 to “RESETS” ()
 to “RESET SUPPLIES” ()
 Highlight either “NEW FUSER KIT” or “NEW TRANSFER KIT”
 Press () then to “YES” ()

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