Lexmark To Build Dell Branded Printers. lexmark to build dell branded printers. Dell, confirmed what people have suggested for some time now and announced that it has reached an agreement to work with the Lexmark to create a line of Dell-branded inkjet and laser printers. Dell, confirmed what people have suggested for some time now and announced that it has reached an agreement to work with the Lexmark to create a line of Dell-branded inkjet and laser printers. At least this much has been confirmed.) Dell has been selling Lexmark printers as it's perferred printers since HP dropped Dell as a distribution partner in July. Current plans are for Dell to launch its new Dell-branded printers in 2003 but, they are not saying if they have deals with other printer manufacturers or just Lexmark....

Lexmark Uses DMCA Argument In Toner Lawsuit. lexmark uses dmca argument in toner lawsuit. Lexmark is using what might be best considered a strange argument in the lawsuit that it filed against Static Control Components. Lexmark is using what might be best considered a strange argument in the lawsuit that it filed against Static Control Components. Lexmark claims Static Control violated the DMCA by selling its Smartek chips to companies that refill toner cartridges in an attempt to undercut Lexmark. Lexmark claims that the Smartek chip mimics the authentication sequence used by Lexmark chips and unlawfully tricks the printer into accepting an aftermarket cartridge....

Static Control and Lexmark prepare to Square Off in DMCA-Based Lawsuit. static control and lexmark prepare to square off in dmca. Static Control Components is preparing to duel legally with Lexmark, the No. Lexmark is seeking a preliminary injunction against Static Control Components, a family-owned business in North Carolina, on the grounds that Static Control's Smartek computer software chip violates Lexmark's copyright protections under the DMCA. Lexmark claims that Lexmark's printer toner cartridges are sealed, not refillable and contain a chip inside the cartridge that prevents the cartridge from being refilled. One of Hewlett-Packard's top executives, Senior Vice President Pradeep Jotwani, spoke out strongly against Lexmark on Wednesday, claiming that Lexmark, HP's top competitor, is improperly trying to use the DMCA....

Lexmark Wins Round 1 in Toner Cartridge Copyright Claim. lexmark wins round 1 in toner cartridge copyright claim. A U.S. District Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction last week in favor of printer manufacturer, Lexmark, against Static Control Components Inc. of Sanford, N.C., ruling that Static Components is prohibited from making and/or selling computer chips that allow remanufactured toner cartridges to work with Lexmark printers. Lexmark had installed a special computer chip in its cartridges to keep competitors from providing their own brand of replacement cartridges for Lexmark printers, since often the printers wouldn't work without the Lexmark chip. Static Control had designed its 'Smartek' chip that allowed non-Lexmark branded replacement cartridges to work with Lexmark printers. Manufacturers of printers, such as Lexmark, normally make very little profit on the actual retail price of printers, but make their profit on the back end of product support with the sales of toner cartridges or replacement ink cartridges....

Lexmark Prebate Program Illegal in N.C.. lexmark prebate program illegal in n....

Copyright Office Rules Against Lexmark. copyright office rules against lexmark. The United States Copyright Office ruled late Tuesday afternoon in favor of Static Control Components (SCC) in their fight against Lexmark International. The United States Copyright Office ruled late Tuesday afternoon in favor of Static Control Components (SCC) in their fight against Lexmark International. This decision also supports Static’s position that it is entitled to sell replacement chips for use in used Lexmark toner cartridges."...

Lexmark introduces three network colour lasers. lexmark introduces three network colour lasers. Lexmark has introduced three new high-power printers designed for small to medium businesses: the Lexmark C752Ln, C752Ldn and C752Ldtn colour laser printers, based on Lexmark's C752 colour laser printer. Lexmark has introduced three new high-power printers designed for small to medium businesses : the Lexmark C752Ln, C752Ldn and C752Ldtn colour laser printers, based on Lexmark’s C752 colour laser printer....

Lexmark reveals new SME printing range. lexmark reveals new sme printing range. Lexmark claimed most firms are still running inefficient printing operations as it unveiled its latest line of laser and multifunction printers aimed at small and medium-sized businesses at its annual conference in Lisbon today. Lexmark claimed most firms are still running inefficient printing operations as it unveiled its latest line of laser and multifunction printers aimed at small and medium-sized businesses at its annual conference in Lisbon today....

Lexmark is voluntarily recalling 39,431 Lexmark, Dell and IBM Laser Printers because of the risk of electric shock. Lexmark is voluntarily recalling 39,431 Lexmark, Dell and IBM Laser Printers because of the risk of electric shock. The recall includes Lexmark, Dell and IBM brand laser printers with the model numbers : Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n, E332tn ; IBM Infoprint 1412, 1412n ; Dell 1700 and 1700n....