New convergence gears from HP

Brett Smith explains colour LaserJet printer technologies (top) and Nils Miller performing an experiment on ink impact on media. PHOTO: STAR

Brett started his interesting demonstration explaining the science of electro-photographic (ep) process that takes place in all HP LaserJet print cartridges and how colour images are created by the combination of four colours in a colour LaserJet printer.

While explaining the design process of the cartridges he elaborated ergonomics, package design, storage, SMART features and environmental aspects. He then exemplified the m&ms with chemically-grown toner in genuine HP colour cartridges. The shape, size and charging properties of these toners are optimised for effective toner transfer and fusing.

An on-hand experiment by scientist Nils Miller helped the participants understand the substrate and coating techniques involved in today's paper technologies. He also talked about HP's latest colourfast photo papers, which are formulated for light-fade and air-fade resistance.

Jean-Claude Vanderstraeten, environmental director and Abhijit Patwardhan, supplies marketing manager, then presented two separate papers on HP's commitment to environmental sustainability and how their inkjet cartridge recycling centre in Australia operates.

Hewlett Packard then unveiled a range of multi-function products and print solutions specially designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs).

The new all-in-one devices include two OfficeJets and three new HP LaserJets, each having the functions of printing, scanning, copying and faxing. Three latest print applications -- Jet Anywhere, HP FormPort and HP Safe Paper were also released for the purpose of mobility, automation and security.

The HP OfficeJet 9100 has been designed to provide functions of a large multi-function printer such as print, copy, fax and scan and is able to digitally send documents and images to e-mails or a network folder without a computer connection.

"The new all-in-ones deliver custom-made solutions and maximise returns on investment," said Tan Lee Chew, vice-president, Business and Enterprise, HP Imaging and Printing group, Asia Pacific/Japan, speaking on the occasion.