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Lexmark announces CarbonNeutral® certified printers and OnePrint Subscription Service
Lexmark has announced new offerings that enable SMEs to print more simply and sustainably. Certified CarbonNeutral single- and multi-function laser printers are now available in the Lexmark GO Line of smaller footprint devices, while Lexmark OnePrint offers access to a simplified print subscription service. “As an established leader in enterprise print, Lexmark is utilising our cloud and IoT technology expertise to simplify print for smaller businesses while delivering enterprise-class capabilities and value,” said Brock Saladin, Lexmark senior vice president and chief commercial officer. Two flagship devices in the Lexmark GO Line series are now CarbonNeutral certified products. All Lexmark single-function black and white B3442dw devices and multi-function colour MC3326i devices sold after 27 September are certified as CarbonNeutral products by Climate Impact Partners. These devices provide certified carbon neutrality by default. “These CarbonNeutral certified single-function and multi-function laser devices allow small- and medium- sized business customers to be more sustainable in their printing, without additional cost or sacrifice,” Brock said. “This is a significant milestone in Lexmark’s ongoing journey towards more sustainable products and is part of our longstanding commitment to helping protect the environment.” Carbon neutrality for these products begins with Lexmark engineers working to measure and minimise the greenhouse gas emissions in the full lifecycle of the product’s production, transportation, use and retirement. Lexmark then supports third
party-verified climate projects to offset any remaining carbon emissions. Climate Impact Partners’ CarbonNeutral® certification is the global standard.
“Building on their leadership in the application of the circular economy and success in implementing operational efficiency, Lexmark is now providing Certified CarbonNeutral products to their customers, ensuring the full lifecycle impacts are measured, reduced and compensated for with carbon credits from high quality, independently verified projects,” said Alterra Hetzel, senior vice president of client solutions, Carbon Impact Partners. “We welcome Lexmark to the growing number of corporations taking meaningful climate action today.” Lexmark OnePrint subscription service Lexmark has also launched OnePrint, a simple subscription print solution that helps SMEs to save time and money. Customers select the monthly plan that matches the number of pages they expect to print each month. Leveraging Lexmark’s proprietary AI-driven supplies replenishment system, enrolled Lexmark GO Line devices are automatically monitored and managed, and genuine Lexmark toner is shipped when it is needed, eliminating the risk of running out of toner. Service and support are also simple, with Lexmark guarantee service. “Small business customers appreciate the value and simplicity of subscription services,” Brock said. “They are looking for convenience and a recurring expense they can budget for, with the peace of mind that comes with a warranty. We developed Lexmark OnePrint to meet this need.”
Brock Saladin, Lexmark senior vice president and chief commercial officer
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UPM and HP collaborate on digital printing papers
UPM Communication Papers is collaborating with HP to pilot a new generation of digital printing papers specifically designed for high-speed inkjet printing technology. The new portfolio includes four treated, coated grades that provide productive and smooth printing, excellent image production and ease of use for customers. The ColorPRO papers are
increasingly adopted by conventional printing as well as specialist players,” said Ruud van den Berg, SVP Sales, UPM Communication Papers. “As a committed graphic paper provider, we monitor carefully and constantly how printing methods are evolving, so we can anticipate the needs of our customers. Compatibility between the printing press and paper provides an added assurance to customers that they will achieve consistent high quality for their needs.” Bret Funke, director of HP Media and Supplies Solutions, added: “The UPM and HP alliance is proof that cross-industry collaboration between paper and print technology leaders can add substantial and immediate value for our shared customers.
compatible with all HP Inkjet presses. Three grades have achieved ColorPRO
Technology: UPM Star matt JET 45 lbs, UPM Star matt 1.2 JET 54.1 lbs and UPM Finesse matt JET 60.8 lbs. The fourth grade, UPM Finesse gloss JET 77.7 lbs, is expected to be qualified by the end of 2022. “Digital printing technologies are being
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