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WORLD FOCUS EUROPE ETIRA, Toner, LGA, Tests GLOBAL Sharp, Firmware Updates, Chips, Aftermarket ETIRA: Non-OEM new build cartridges not so safe? ETIRA tests show that a selection of imported non-OEM new build cartridges sourced in Europe were tested by the German LGA Institute and 100% failed. Error Code ETIRA, as part of its product safety remit, today published the test results of three new build non-OEM cartridges purchased on Amazon. ETIRA then then commissioned the testing of the toner cartridges by Germany’s expert LGA test centre. Five further tests by the LGA were commissioned by other industry players concerned about product safety. According to ETIRA “The result was stunning: All eight new non-OEM new build cartridges failed the LGA emissions tests for multiple reasons.” Also included were the results of two toners widely in use by European remanufacturers and, according to ETIRA, both toners passed the LGA emissions test. Publishing the results, ETIRA said “The range of failures included excessive levels of cobalt, benzene, naphthalene and Bis(2- methoxyethyl) ether. Which may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.” Javier Martinez, President of ETIRA said “These tests show that very often it is dangerous to buy new build non-OEM cartridges: by offering products containing dirty toners, traders are playing with the health of their customers. The current coronavirus pandemic will heighten the awareness and need for the products we use to be safe and reliable, and at the same time the standards required for CE and other certifications applied to goods entering the EU must be rigorously checked.” High levels of Benzene may be fatal if swallowed and may cause genetic defects, cancer and damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Naphthalene was present in seven of the tested cartridges and according to the ECHA classification this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, with long lasting effects, is harmful if swallowed and is suspected of causing cancer. Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether, may damage fertility and may damage the unborn child and is a flammable liquid and vapour. ARTI-Italia President, Giovanni Ravelli commented: “In consideration of the events caused by COVID-19 we regarded of great interest the examination carried out by the European Association of Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers, ETIRA, in our sector of printing consumables imported from the Far East. “Five years ago I wrote a commentary on the Encyclical Laudato Sì https://www. therecycler.com/posts/comments-andsuggestions-about-pope-francis-letteron-the-environment/. Today, recently celebrated World Earth Day and in the midst of a pandemic that left China and hit Italy hard, once again Pope Francis reminds us that "God always forgives and man sometimes, Nature never forgives"!” Editor’s Opinion: While the LGA test thresholds are not a legally binding at the moment, they do show a disquieting level of impurities that can impact on everyone in the supply chain, from toner manufacturers, assembly workers through to the final consumer. ■ You can download the test results here: Recognized "OK" Sharp releases firmware update The Recycler has learned that Sharp released its latest update causing problems for third party supplies in printers using MX60 series cartridges. Sharp released a new firmware 04.02.72 for printers used with MX60 series cartridges in April 2020, causing some errors with replacement chips which are no longer recognised by printers such as MX-2651, MX-3071, etc. The printer prompts an "Install the toner cartridge" error message. Apex has just released an updated solution that overcomes this latest firmware update. Recently HP and Lexmark also released new firmware updates for which solutions are now available. ■ 12 Issue 331 June 2020
You can contact visit www.therecycler.com The Recycler via Twitter for at all @RecyclerMedia the breaking news GLOBAL HP Inc, Class Action, False Advertising Underprinting: HP faces new Class Action Complaint The class action complaint against HP, alleges that HP fails to disclose that the printers use substantial amounts of coloured ink when printing images and text in black and white (a process known as “underprinting”). All Stock Available Right NOW Toner Cartridges Chips Waste Toner Bottles Fuser Units Drum Units Developers OEM STOCK The Complaint was filed by Christina Rose in the United States District Court Northern District Of California on 10 April, claiming she “brings this consumer protection and false advertising class action lawsuit against HP based on its misleading and unfair business practices with respect to the marketing and sale of certain HP colour printers (the “Printers”). The Complaint states that “consumers purchase the Printers reasonably believing that the Printers would not use colour ink when printing purely black and white text or images. Consumers further reasonably believe that the Printers will be able to print images or text in black and white regardless of whether colour ink is available.” As a result of this underprinting process, the Complaint says, consumers expend more on ink than they reasonably expected to, and are forced to buy colour ink in order to continue printing, whether they choose to print in colour or black and white. The Plaintiff is asking for relief and has demanded a trial by jury. Editor’s Opinion: HP in the firing line again, and while it is for lawyers to argue and judges to adjudicate, on first reading you get the distinct impression that this information should be clear at or before the point of sale. Alternatively, they could make the printers default to black and white only and just use the black ink cartridge. It will be interesting to see how this complaint pans out. ■ Our award winning range of reprographic parts and consumables guarantees Quality, Performance and Reliability State-of-the-art filling machines in the UK ISO 9001 & 14001 certified products, services & facilities Dedicated research and development teams The largest range of products and parts in the UK Contact ECS NOW www.ecs-uk-ltd.com +44 (0)1427 337 347 Effective Consumable Solutions Issue 331 June 2020 13
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