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How PARC sees printers boosting clean tech

Researchers at PARC, famed for its computing innovations, say printers and copiers have a lot to offer on the eco-tech front.
Photos: PARC prints green tech

April 2, 2008 4:00 AM PDT

HP's inkjet tech seeks to replace hypodermic needles

Technology adapted from inkjet printers could deliver medicine or vaccines much like a nicotine patch.

September 11, 2007 12:05 AM PDT

Study: Laser printers may pose health risks

Toner particle emissions from laser printers can be as unhealthy as cigarette smoke, according to Australian university research.

August 1, 2007 8:42 AM PDT

Can cryptography prevent printer-ink piracy?

A San Francisco company is developing chips that use encryption to control which ink cartridges and printers work together.

June 27, 2007 10:37 AM PDT

HP prints new business cards for veteran

Nor Rae Spohn, a 26-year employee, gets promoted from head of Color LaserJet subdivision to SVP of LaserJet division.

April 3, 2007 8:28 AM PDT

Xerox to nab Global Imaging for $1.5 billion

Printing giant expects the acquisition will increase its sales to small and midsize businesses by more than 50 percent.

April 2, 2007 9:16 AM PDT

For Chicago chef, it's prepare, print, serve

Known for his edible menus, Homaro Cantu now wants to print ads you can eat, shrink your kitchen tools into one drawer and "green" the restaurant industry.
Photos: Where the menu is an appetizer

April 2, 2007 6:05 AM PDT

Inkjet printers start cranking out microchips

Spray-on electronics can be mass manufactured, and a new factory in Austria is doing just that.

March 13, 2007 6:24 AM PDT

HP technology aims to capture true 'Shrek' green

Color calibration technology that HP developed for DreamWorks to be integrated into digital-imaging software and hardware.

March 9, 2007 5:12 AM PST

HP reports higher revenue, profit

Solid growth across the computer and printer maker's businesses spurs rise, HP says.

February 20, 2007 8:56 PM PST

Printer makers back cartridge test standard

Canon and others say they will support a uniform method for determining how many prints you get out of a single printer cartridge.

February 9, 2007 2:34 AM PST

Kodak's consumer printers aim to chop ink costs

EasyShare All-In-One printers, which use company's less expensive cartridges, handle documents and "lab quality" photos.
Photos: Kodak's new printers

February 6, 2007 10:42 AM PST

Getting printers down to iPod size

Massachusetts-based start-up has come up with a way to print photographs or documents without ink or an ink cartridge. And that means smaller devices.
Photos: Teeny tiny printers

January 30, 2007 7:39 AM PST

HP wins restraining order against former executive

Judge orders man who accused HP of snooping on Dell to withdraw his countersuit against company, but says he is free to refile under seal.

January 26, 2007 9:28 AM PST

HP accused of spying on Dell's printer plans

Former executive says HP paid for confidential Dell information, but HP says he was actually stealing HP's secrets.

January 25, 2007 2:36 PM PST

HP unveils printing technology for high-end office market

By next spring, some business printers will feature technology that boasts faster speed, better quality.

October 4, 2006 6:11 AM PDT

Kodak flashes two new cameras

Offerings include addition to dual-lens pocket line and compact camera that automatically selects scene settings.
Photos: Kodak's new offerings

February 6, 2007 7:22 AM PST

Printers a weak link in network security

All printers are not dumb devices--they are computers requiring a security regimen, says expert at Black Hat.

August 7, 2006 4:53 AM PDT

HP folds Global Operations into three other units

The move, part of a reorganization announced last year, should make the company more agile, say analysts.

June 21, 2006 5:17 AM PDT

HP shoots for wannabe photo pros

Company to launch new consumer printers, cameras for shutterbugs who want expert quality.
Video: HP rolls out new products

May 31, 2006 3:52 PM PDT