As a service technician who has spent years fixing paper jams and troubleshooting network errors, I can tell you one thing: a printer is no longer just a “box that spits out paper.” It’s a sophisticated endpoint on your network, and in 2026, it’s a prime target for cyberattacks. That is why the latest news […]
As a technician who has spent years in the field, I’ve seen the “compatible vs. OEM” debate play out in real-time. But in 2026, the aftermarket is getting smarter. Kingway Image Tech (a subsidiary of Ninestar) has just dropped a major release: Starink-brand compatible toner cartridges specifically engineered for Kyocera’s EvolutionNext series of TASKalfa A3
As a technician who has spent years troubleshooting Kyocera paper jams and performing P2235dn maintenance resets, I know that the “brain” behind the hardware is just as important as the rollers and gears. Big news is coming out of Kyocera’s headquarters: Christopher Rheidt has been appointed as the new President of Kyocera Document Solutions Europe,
In my line of work, “clean” usually refers to a drum unit free of dust or a scanner glass without smudges. But for Ricoh, “clean” has a much bigger meaning. The company just secured the 48th spot in the 2026 Carbon Clean200 rankings, proving that sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a core business strategy. This
As a technician, I’ve spent years fixing “dumb” hardware. But 2026 is the year the hardware started thinking back. Xerox has just been named a leader in Quocirca’s AI Vendor Landscape 2026 report for the second year in a row. This isn’t just about fancy software; it’s about a fundamental shift in how office equipment
As a technician who has pulled countless “mysterious” leaking cartridges out of jammed machines, I can tell you: a bargain toner isn’t a bargain if it ruins your fuser. The legal battle between Amazon, Xerox, Lexmark, and a ring of counterfeiters has finally reached a settlement in a Washington federal court, just weeks before it
As a service technician, I’ve seen my fair share of “printer issues” that turned out to be security breaches. If you think your office copier is just for making paper copies, think again. The latest HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report has dropped a bombshell: cybercriminals are no longer just using “brute force”—they are now
Key Highlights: If your Kyocera P1120d produces smudged prints or gray backgrounds, your fuser roller is likely damaged. This component uses heat and pressure to bond toner to the paper. Over time, the surface wears down, leading to poor print results. In this masterclass guide, we demonstrate how to fix this issue effectively. Step-by-Step FK-150
Key Highlights: Kingway Image Tech, a subsidiary of Ninestar Corporation, has announced the launch of Starink-brand compatible products. These include Brother LC552, LC512, and LC517 inkjet cartridges. This launch showcases how Ninestar Corporation coordinates product rollouts across its subsidiaries. Consequently, this move solidifies its strong position in the imaging industry. Strategic Launch and Market Synergy
