Express-Inks.com Blog http://express-inks.com/blog Printer & Copier Supply News & Information From Industry Professionals Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:22:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Lexmark Firmware Update Kills Aftermarket Toners! http://express-inks.com/blog/2011/03/17/lexmark-firmware-update-kills-aftermarket-toners/ http://express-inks.com/blog/2011/03/17/lexmark-firmware-update-kills-aftermarket-toners/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:01:12 +0000 Administrator http://express-inks.com/blog/?p=128 Say No To Lexmark’s Firmware Updates!
Lexmark has released new firmware updates that promise end users improved prints. Many of these consumers choose aftermarket supplies because of the extreme price tags Lexmark has for it’s consumables. Unknowingly consumers have installed the new software that prevents any aftermarket cartridge from working in these printers. The consumer must install all OEM cartridges in order for the printer to print. This firmware upgrade is irreversible according to Lexmark.

Is This Anti-Competitive, Restrictive Trade Practice Legal?
Consumers are crying “Foul” and stated they were unaware that they would no longer have a choice of supplies. Many have gone farther to say they feel duped or tricked. Aftermarket manufacturers say this creates a clear Monopoly and is a clear violation of the law. Lexmark is setting a dangerous precedent not only in the imaging aftermarket but the global aftermarket. What’s next, will you be forced to buy dealership car parts and won’t be able to buy aftermarket (Autozone, NAPA) replacements? With big names like IBM, Katun and Static Control heavily invested in the aftermarket, law suits are sure to follow. We will keep you posted with any developments that happen.

What Can I Do To Prevent This Happening To Me?
Turn off automatic updates for all brands of printers. Many updates do not affect the average consumer. Make sure you read all terms and conditions for any software/ firmware update. Have employees sign employee firmware agreements that require manager approval before updating. Apply warning labels/ stickers to all your printers to not update the firmware without approval.

Download Firmware Documents

Say No To Firmware Upgrades
Firmware upgrade information.

Say No To Lexmark Firmware Upgrades
Lexmark firmware upgrade information.

Say No To Firmware Upgrades Printer Labels
Firmware upgrade “Warning” printer labels. Caution employees about firmware upgrades.

Employee Firmware Agreement.
Employee/ technician agreement preventing them from upgrading firmware arbitrarily.

Tags: Lexmark, Firmware, Aftermarket, Toner.

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View out real unedited customer reviews of hot items and products. View recommended products and analyze the information so you can make an informed decision. Find answers to your questions or concerns without contacting customer service.

Write A Review Of Items You Have Ordered:
Share your experiences of products and items you have ordered on our website. You can share your basic information or review products anonymously. Good or bad, we want your feedback.

View Items With Customer Reviews:
Brother TN210 Toner 4-Pack
HP 88XL Ink Cartridge 3-Pack Combo
Toshiba ZT170F Genuine Toner
Lexmark C734A1YG Genuine Yellow Toner

Tags: Customer, Product, Reviews

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HP’s newest and finest high performance HP CP5525 color laserjet printer series sets the standard high! Quick printing of 30 ppm and a monthly duty cycle of 120,000 with satisfy the needs of even the busiest of offices. Features include mobile device printing, a wide range of printable media including wide format and pre-installed toner cartridges. Upgradeable features like additional paper trays and duplexing make the HP CP5525 enterprise series a great addition to any work space.

HP CP5525 Toner Overview:
Pre-Installed toner cartridges eliminate the need for manuals during initial setup. Long lasting HP toner cartridges with page yields of up to 15,000 each. Produce vivid colors with sharp contrast with the high-gloss toner found in the HP CE270A, CE271A, CE272A and CE273A print cartridges.

HP CP5525 Toner Cartridge Specifications:
HP CE270A Black Toner – Yields Up To 13,500 Pages
HP CE271A Cyan Toner – Yields Up To 15,000 Pages
HP CE272A Yellow Toner – Yields Up To 15,000 Pages
HP CE273A Magenta Toner – Yields Up To 15,000 Pages
HP CP5525 Toner Cartridge Set

Tags: HP CP5525, CE270A, Toner, Cartridge

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Express-Inks customers can feel 100% secure that all of their confidential information is protected by the industries #1 provider of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates – VeriSign. Daily malware scans, up to 256-bit encryption and full business identity authentication are just a part of the security features employed. Check our site now for the VeriSign Trust Seal.
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]]> http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/10/21/express-inks-is-now-verisign-secure/feed/ 0 Brother Releases The TN310 & TN315 Toner Cartridges http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/10/08/brother-releases-the-tn310-tn315-toner-cartridges/ http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/10/08/brother-releases-the-tn310-tn315-toner-cartridges/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:29:51 +0000 Administrator http://express-inks.com/blog/?p=103 Brother is leading the way with new high performance low costing color laserjet printers. Their newest line of toner cartridges have now been released. The Brother standard TN310 & high yield TN315 color toner cartridges are now available. Each OEM Brother toner cartridge is ISO/ IEC 19798 certified on letter and A4 paper.

Brother TN310 Toner Cartridge Specifications:
TN310BK Black Toner – Yields Up To 2,500 Pages
TN310C Cyan Toner – Yields Up To 1,500 Pages
TN310M Magenta Toner – Yields Up To 1,500 Pages
TN310Y Yellow Toner – Yields Up To 1,500 Pages

Brother TN315 High Yield Toner Cartridge Specifications:
TN315BK Black Toner Cartridge – Yields Up To 6,000 Pages
TN315C Cyan Toner Cartridge – Yields Up To 3,500 Pages
TN315M Magenta Toner Cartridge – Yields Up To 3,500 Pages
TN315Y Yellow Toner Cartridge – Yields Up To 3,500 Pages

Express-Inks Brother Toner Cartridge Combos:
Brother TN310 4-Pack Toner Combo – With Free Shipping!
Brother TN315 4-Pack Toner Combo – With Free Shipping!

These Brother TN310 & TN315 Toner Cartridges Fit The Following Printers:
Brother Color LaserJet HL-4150CDN
Brother Color LaserJet HL-4570CDW
Brother Color LaserJet HL-4570CDWT
Brother Color LaserJet MFC-9460CDN
Brother Color LaserJet MFC-9560CDW

Tags: Brother, TN310, TN315, Toner, Cartridge

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]]> http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/09/27/express-inks-is-on-facebook/feed/ 0 Why Are Ink Cartridges So Expensive? http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/08/10/why-are-ink-cartridges-so-expensive/ http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/08/10/why-are-ink-cartridges-so-expensive/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:15:17 +0000 Administrator http://express-inks.com/blog/?p=73 Hook Line And Sinker? Or Sucker?
Have you ever wondered why printer ink cost so much? Do you wonder why your replacement ink cartridges cost more than the printer? Why does your printer ink cost more than 1,000 times as much as gas for your car?

1 Ounce of gas = $.023  |  1 Ounce of printer ink = $30.00
1 Gallon of gas = $3.00  |  1 Gallon of printer ink = $3840.00

There is one simple reason for this.

The Reason:
Most OEM manufacturers like HP, Canon and Epson take a loss or break even when selling their printers so they need to make their money elsewhere. Manufacturers spend millions each year in research and development on new printer technology. Their solution is to build their profits into the cost of the replacement cartridges. Many manufacturers include small starter cartridges with the anticipation that you will need to replace your ink cartridges quickly and many more times.

So What Can You Do To Avoid These High Costs?

  1. Do some research and compare the replacement ink cartridge prices before buying a new printer.
  2. Consider switching to remanufactured/ recycled ink cartridges that can save you up to 70% off the name brand cartridges.
  3. Recycle your old cartridges. Many stores will give you store credit and you will help save the environment at the same time!
  4. Make sure you have the right printer for the right job. The wrong printer will cost you dearly in the long run.

Price Comparison:

Let’s compare the prices of a couple of different ink cartridge models:

HP 88XL Black Ink = $36.99 | HP Compatible 88XL Black Ink = $13.99
You save = $23.00 or 63%!

Brother LC51BK Ink = $21.99 | Brother Compatible LC51BK Ink = $7.99
You save = $14.00 or 64%!

Canon CLI-221 Ink = $15.99 | Canon Compatible CLI-221 Ink = $7.99
You save = $8.00 or 50%!


The numbers used are approximate and are based on the average costs of HP ink cartridges with an average fill level of 15-20 milliliters. If you have any questions please contact us.

Tags: Why, Ink, Cartridge, Cost, Price, Expensive
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Lexmark specifically makes toners like the C736H4KG black print cartridge for the C736 printer series for use in federal contracts. We have also added the T650H41G for the T650, T652, T654 printers. We are adding more every day and you if you need a TAA Compliant toner that isn’t listed, you may Contact Us at anytime.

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]]> http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/04/05/free-hp-15-gas-card-on-ink-cartridge-purchases-over-75/feed/ 0 HP PurchasEdge Rewards Program – Turn Everyday Purchases Into Free HP Products! http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/02/16/hp-purchaseedge-rewards-program-turn-everyday-purchases-into-free-hp-products/ http://express-inks.com/blog/2010/02/16/hp-purchaseedge-rewards-program-turn-everyday-purchases-into-free-hp-products/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:20:13 +0000 Administrator http://express-inks.com/blog/?p=40 Express-Inks is a proud authorized reseller of the HP PurchasEdge Rewards Program. Turn your everyday purchases into free HP products!

How It Works:

  • Enroll your company in the program.
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  • Shop for genuine original HP supplies at Express-Inks.
  • Express-Inks will submit your invoices to HP for you.
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Who Is Eligible?

  • Business customers in the U.S. who purchase more than $500 USD in qualifying HP printing supplies per year.

Sample Of Some Qualifying Products:

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