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Consumers face higher subscription costs as HP posts strong earnings and steps up share buybacks. HP is once again raising prices for its Instant Ink subscription service. The move, effective from 24 April, adds up to 50% to some plans and comes amid growing criticism that HP is prioritising shareholders over customers. In Switzerland, the 10-page plan will increase from CHF 2.25 to CHF 2.50 ($2.70/ €2.35), while the 700-page plan rises from CHF 32.50 to CHF 37.50 ($40.55/ €35.25). Over-page charges also go up, from CHF 1.00 to CHF 1.50 ($1.60/ €1.35) per 10 pages, according to Swiss tech site Digitec. In the US, the 15-page plan jumps to $1.79 […]

HP users are facing fresh frustration after a firmware update left some of its printers inoperable, displaying error messages that prevent them from using even HP-branded ink cartridges. Complaints have flooded HP’s support forums and social media, with affected devices stuck in a non-functional state. The Ars Technica website reports that the fault appears linked to HP’s Dynamic Security update. ?On March 4, 2025, HP released firmware version 20250209 for its LaserJet MFP M232-M237 printer models. Users reported that after installing this update, their printers became inoperable, even with official HP toner cartridges. Article source: therecycler

Fujifilm Graphic Communications raises production print consumables prices in response to ongoing market challenges in Europe. Fujifilm Graphic Communications announced price increases to a range of its consumables and services as the European production printing market continues to experience cost pressures. Although inflationary trends have stabilised since last year, Fujifilm remains affected by challenges including increased labour costs, elevated freight and warehousing expenses, sustained energy prices, and higher costs from suppliers, resulting in the need to implement double digit price increases. Taku Ueno, Senior Vice President, Fujifilm Graphic Communications, Europe comments: “We understand that price adjustments can be challenging for our customers. However, ongoing market pressures leave us with no […]

Recently，HP released a new firmware update for printers that use the 95X series cartridges. The new firmware version identified is 2502A, 2502B, and 2502AR

In January 2025, Ricoh released the latest firmware for the Ricoh IM C2510 series copiers

Recently, shipping companies have launched a new round of freight rate adjustment plans for January 2025. Many shipping companies such as MSK (Maersk), CMA (CMA CGM), HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) have successively adjusted the rates of some routes, including those in the Mediterranean, the Philippines, Africa, the Middle East, and the US.

Toner cartridges are the most important consumables for laser printers. Laser printer toner cartridges can be divided into the following three categories according to the combination method: ①Integrated toner cartridges: photoconductive drum (photosensitive drum), magnetic drum (developing roller) and toner cartridge are integrated toner cartridges. In principle, this toner cartridge design structure does not allow users to add toner by themselves, but with the update of technology, this type of toner cartridge can also be added with toner. ②Two-in-one toner cartridge: refers to a toner cartridge that is divided into two independent parts: one is the photosensitive drum, and the other is the magnetic drum and toner cartridge. After the […]

Many shipping companies announced that prices will increase from November 15! With the arrival of November, many shipping companies have announced a new round of freight rate adjustment plans. These adjustments involve many important shipping routes, including Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Shipping companies such as MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, etc. are actively adjusting their rate strategies to adapt to market changes.

Recently, Sharp launched a new A4 color MFP BP-C131WD, which adopts a compact design and is suitable for various office environments with limited space.

There are increasing reports that HP has released a new firmware update and that HP has modified the new 2508048 series firmware. These changes may block or modify the functionality of third-party supplies. The affected replacement toner cartridges are listed as 59A/X CF259A/X 89A/X/Y CF289A/X/Y 415A/X W2030/1/2/3A/X 212A/X W2120/1/2/3A/X 213A/X/Y W2130/1/2/3A/X/Y W9008MC W9024MC W9090/1/2/3MC Upgrading is not recommended. Upgrading may cause compatible toner cartridges to be incompatible

Toshiba recently announced that due to the global shortage of semiconductors and the continued rise in raw material and crude oil prices, which have led to increasing component prices and logistics costs, the company plans to adjust the prices of its MFP devices, accessories and related services. Toshiba pointed out in a statement that although the company has tried to maintain price stability by optimizing manufacturing and logistics processes and reducing management costs, the company has to make the decision to increase prices in the face of rising costs. Toshiba promises to continue to improve the quality of products and services to ensure customer satisfaction. The price adjustment is expected […]

HP has released a new firmware version 002.2428A through its official website and WIFI. This firmware update is specifically for printers with CF259, CF415 (W2030) series ink cartridges installed. Please do not automatically upgrade the firmware to avoid chip mismatch.