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Sinn Féin TD Aengus ó Snodaigh has defended his use of hundreds of ink cartridges, worth over €50,000, over a two-year period.
Speaking on RTé's Morning Ireland, Mr ó Snodaigh said he was printing material to inform his constituents of various changes and upcoming protests.
A report in today's Irish Daily Mail, based on information released under the Freedom of Information Act, said Mr ó Snodaigh had taken 434 printer cartridges over a two-year period.
The cartridges were valued at €130 each and 215 were taken in 2007 and another 219 in 2008.
That left the total value of the cartridges at over €50,600 over the two years.
Speaking to reporters at Leinster House, Mr ó Snodaigh said that he would pay the outstanding money owed to the Oireachtas for print cartridges "tomorrow".
Mr ó Snodaigh is being pursued for a €3,000 bill incurred when a limit was imposed on the number of print cartridges supplied free of charge by the Houses of the Oireachtas three years ago.
He said he would cooperate with any enquiry, but denied he had any "moral responsibility" to pay back money to defray the cost of the €50,000 worth of cartridges he received before the limit was set.
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for an investigation into the cartridge bill.
Mr Martin said the €50,000 bill run up by Mr ó Snodaigh was "an extraordinary amount", and said it should be investigated, possibly by the Oireachtas Commission.
Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald conceded that the ink bill was "excessive", but said her party colleague had not broken any rules and said the system was at fault.
Ms McDonald said Mr ó Snodaigh did not realise the cost and would not have run up such a bill had he been advised by the Oireachtas authorities.
Ms McDonald said the system had been changed.
Speaking in the Dáil, Taoiseach Enda Kenny suggested that Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams carry out an investigatiion into the matter.
Mr Kenny said three million letters could be produced using 434 ink cartridges.
Fine Gael's Ray Butler was threatened with suspension from the Dáil after he attempted to use the phrase "an abuse of the system" during the discussion on ink cartridges.
2012年3月28日星期三
2012年3月12日星期一
Remanufacturing Helps The Environment
New York, NY -- The Recycler earlier this week reported on an article earlier this week which argued for the environmental benefits which can be found be refilling and remanufacturing ink cartridges. The piece, written by Clair O’Hara, appears on the website isnare.
The first argument offered is the most common one: generally non-OEM cartridge cost less than their OEM alternatives. That said, we would be wary of any cartridges that have prices which seem too good to be true. She also argues that the existence of these alternative cartridges stop the OEMs from monopolizing the market.
Another common argument is about the quality of the output produced by third-party ink. As we noted earlier this week, Jeff Bertolucci did some extensive testing of non-OEM ink last year for PC World. While there were some less than desirable and messy results, he did find that in a few instances the cartridges could, objectively, produce decent output.
Probably one of the most important factors in choosing remanufactured or refilled ink in the positive impact it can have on the environment. As Ms. O’Hara points out,
“‘it takes between one to two litres of oil to manufacture a laser toner cartridge, and as you probably know, oil is a non-renewable [resource]. Over 60 percent of laser cartridges are only used once and then chucked away, which is why people need to start recycling and refilling their cartridges.’”
By purchasing these types of cartridges, one is ostensibly helping to reduce their carbon footprint. Given the peril our planet is heading towards, it is more important than ever before. Regardless of whether or not you buy remanufactured or refilled ink, we’d like to ask everyone to at least do their part to find a store to recycle them, or contact the manufacture to see if they offer pre-paid shipping back to a center where the empty cartridge will be processed responsibly.
For more information about their products, visit their website:
Company name：Shenzhen lamborink Technology Co., Ltd
Contact us：Phone: 86-755-81768533
Fax:86-755-81724664
Web site：http://www.lamborink.com/
The main products： Dye Ink Pigment Ink
The first argument offered is the most common one: generally non-OEM cartridge cost less than their OEM alternatives. That said, we would be wary of any cartridges that have prices which seem too good to be true. She also argues that the existence of these alternative cartridges stop the OEMs from monopolizing the market.
Another common argument is about the quality of the output produced by third-party ink. As we noted earlier this week, Jeff Bertolucci did some extensive testing of non-OEM ink last year for PC World. While there were some less than desirable and messy results, he did find that in a few instances the cartridges could, objectively, produce decent output.
Probably one of the most important factors in choosing remanufactured or refilled ink in the positive impact it can have on the environment. As Ms. O’Hara points out,
“‘it takes between one to two litres of oil to manufacture a laser toner cartridge, and as you probably know, oil is a non-renewable [resource]. Over 60 percent of laser cartridges are only used once and then chucked away, which is why people need to start recycling and refilling their cartridges.’”
By purchasing these types of cartridges, one is ostensibly helping to reduce their carbon footprint. Given the peril our planet is heading towards, it is more important than ever before. Regardless of whether or not you buy remanufactured or refilled ink, we’d like to ask everyone to at least do their part to find a store to recycle them, or contact the manufacture to see if they offer pre-paid shipping back to a center where the empty cartridge will be processed responsibly.
For more information about their products, visit their website:
Company name：Shenzhen lamborink Technology Co., Ltd
Contact us：Phone: 86-755-81768533
Fax:86-755-81724664
Web site：http://www.lamborink.com/
The main products： Dye Ink Pigment Ink
2012年2月15日星期三
The ins and outs of copiers and toners
My office printer stopped working a few months ago, and I couldn't figure out why.
I changed ink cartridges. I ran cleaning and alignment pages. I reloaded the software. I could occasionally get some text printed, but that was rare.
Finally, I gave up and asked for help - no, I don't ask for directions while lost when driving either, until at utmost need.
The technician - a lady much smarter than me - determined the black ink cartridge was bad. No, the cartridge wasn't empty - I'm not THAT office equipment-illiterate. But it seems that when I replaced an empty cartridge, the new one was faulty.
More adventures with cartridges: Many years ago, working as an instructor for a technical college in South Carolina, I needed to make some copies in our department office. The copier, unfortunately, had run out of toner.
I pulled out the old toner cartridge and made ready to replace it - and promptly dropped the new one.
Fortunately, the new cartridge didn't break. Unfortunately, I did spill toner all over the floor. Toner, in case you haven't experienced it, is the darkest, stickiest substance known to humanity. The mess took me a good hour to clean.
What have I learned? First, "cartridge" is an evil word. Second, I'm letting other people replace them from now on. Third, this gives me a chance to talk about how copiers (and toner) work.
A copier is a relatively simple device - at least in the appearance of its output - but uses several different aspects of modern physics.
Toner isn't ink, but rather a fine power made from, of all things, a special kind of plastic. Colors come from various pigments - black being a blend of several.
Toner particles, which are very small, are stuck to slightly larger particles called "beads" while inside a cartridge. Each bead has a very slight amount of positive electric charge, and the toner particles, with negative charges, are attracted to the beads.
This therefore explains the mess when toner is spilled - individual toner particles are both tiny and sticky.
When making a copy, a bright light flashes and scrolls across the paper you want copied. This light reflects off your original and onto a rotating drum that is both positively charged and is covered by a photoconductive material.
The light kicks electrons off the photoconductive material, which then are pulled toward the positively charged drum. Thus, blank spots from the original are seen as electrically neutral, and don't attract any toner.
Dark regions from the original don't reflect light, and so their corresponding places on the drum remain positively charged. These regions attract the negatively charged toner particles. The copier heats the paper to fuse the toner particles in place, and your copy is literally hot off the press.
I changed ink cartridges. I ran cleaning and alignment pages. I reloaded the software. I could occasionally get some text printed, but that was rare.
Finally, I gave up and asked for help - no, I don't ask for directions while lost when driving either, until at utmost need.
The technician - a lady much smarter than me - determined the black ink cartridge was bad. No, the cartridge wasn't empty - I'm not THAT office equipment-illiterate. But it seems that when I replaced an empty cartridge, the new one was faulty.
More adventures with cartridges: Many years ago, working as an instructor for a technical college in South Carolina, I needed to make some copies in our department office. The copier, unfortunately, had run out of toner.
I pulled out the old toner cartridge and made ready to replace it - and promptly dropped the new one.
Fortunately, the new cartridge didn't break. Unfortunately, I did spill toner all over the floor. Toner, in case you haven't experienced it, is the darkest, stickiest substance known to humanity. The mess took me a good hour to clean.
What have I learned? First, "cartridge" is an evil word. Second, I'm letting other people replace them from now on. Third, this gives me a chance to talk about how copiers (and toner) work.
A copier is a relatively simple device - at least in the appearance of its output - but uses several different aspects of modern physics.
Toner isn't ink, but rather a fine power made from, of all things, a special kind of plastic. Colors come from various pigments - black being a blend of several.
Toner particles, which are very small, are stuck to slightly larger particles called "beads" while inside a cartridge. Each bead has a very slight amount of positive electric charge, and the toner particles, with negative charges, are attracted to the beads.
This therefore explains the mess when toner is spilled - individual toner particles are both tiny and sticky.
When making a copy, a bright light flashes and scrolls across the paper you want copied. This light reflects off your original and onto a rotating drum that is both positively charged and is covered by a photoconductive material.
The light kicks electrons off the photoconductive material, which then are pulled toward the positively charged drum. Thus, blank spots from the original are seen as electrically neutral, and don't attract any toner.
Dark regions from the original don't reflect light, and so their corresponding places on the drum remain positively charged. These regions attract the negatively charged toner particles. The copier heats the paper to fuse the toner particles in place, and your copy is literally hot off the press.
2012年2月8日星期三
Facts About Recycling Toner Cartridges
Toner cartridges can make up a large part of an office supply budget, and contribute significantly to office waste. Recycling toner cartridges and using recycled toner cartridges can address both of these issues. Many states, have guidelines in place regarding the disposal and purchase of toner cartridges. Some, including California, require that a certain percentage of toner cartridges meet standards for recycled content.
Components
Toner cartridges weigh about three pounds and are made up of 40 percent plastic, 40 percent metal and 20 percent foam, paper, rubber and toner. Cartridges aren't recycled like many other products, which are melted or otherwise changed to create new products. Toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled. Up to 97 percent of the components of a toner cartridge can be recycled.
History
When the recycling of toner cartridges began, companies used a "drill and fill" method. This involved drilling a hole in the cartridge and refilling it, without regard for the condition of the cartridge. This led to ink leaks and damage to printers, earning recycled cartridges a bad reputation.
Quality Control
Recycled toner cartridges are now generally as high-quality as new toner cartridges. When the cartridges are recycled, they are disassembled and inspected, and any worn or damaged parts are replaced. All parts are thoroughly cleaned and the cartridge is filled with new toner before it is sealed and packaged for resale. Before buying a recycled printer cartridge, make sure it is produced by a reputable company and meets the specifications for remanufactured cartridges.
Some printer makers recommend not using recycled cartridges in their machines. Some of these manufacturers void the warranty on the printer or copier for damage caused by any cartridges other than the new ones recommended by the manufacturer.
Economics
Recycled toner cartridges run 30 to 50 percent less expensive than new cartridges. This cost reduction comes from not having to buy and work with the raw materials for the cartridge. The cost savings are passed on to the consumer. This has added up to huge savings for large companies and state governments that have switched to recycled cartridges.
Environment
Every year, millions of toner cartridges are dumped into landfills or incinerated. Since they can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, according to Green California, these cartridges can add up to a huge burden for landfills. Most cartridges can be reused up to four times, so recycling even one cartridge may save four cartridges from ending up in a landfill. The environmental impact is not limited to the landfills. It takes about three quarts of oil to make one toner cartridge, so by reusing the cartridges, consumers reduce oil consumption too.
Components
Toner cartridges weigh about three pounds and are made up of 40 percent plastic, 40 percent metal and 20 percent foam, paper, rubber and toner. Cartridges aren't recycled like many other products, which are melted or otherwise changed to create new products. Toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled. Up to 97 percent of the components of a toner cartridge can be recycled.
History
When the recycling of toner cartridges began, companies used a "drill and fill" method. This involved drilling a hole in the cartridge and refilling it, without regard for the condition of the cartridge. This led to ink leaks and damage to printers, earning recycled cartridges a bad reputation.
Quality Control
Recycled toner cartridges are now generally as high-quality as new toner cartridges. When the cartridges are recycled, they are disassembled and inspected, and any worn or damaged parts are replaced. All parts are thoroughly cleaned and the cartridge is filled with new toner before it is sealed and packaged for resale. Before buying a recycled printer cartridge, make sure it is produced by a reputable company and meets the specifications for remanufactured cartridges.
Some printer makers recommend not using recycled cartridges in their machines. Some of these manufacturers void the warranty on the printer or copier for damage caused by any cartridges other than the new ones recommended by the manufacturer.
Economics
Recycled toner cartridges run 30 to 50 percent less expensive than new cartridges. This cost reduction comes from not having to buy and work with the raw materials for the cartridge. The cost savings are passed on to the consumer. This has added up to huge savings for large companies and state governments that have switched to recycled cartridges.
Environment
Every year, millions of toner cartridges are dumped into landfills or incinerated. Since they can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, according to Green California, these cartridges can add up to a huge burden for landfills. Most cartridges can be reused up to four times, so recycling even one cartridge may save four cartridges from ending up in a landfill. The environmental impact is not limited to the landfills. It takes about three quarts of oil to make one toner cartridge, so by reusing the cartridges, consumers reduce oil consumption too.
2012年1月3日星期二
Save money by recycling ink cartridges
In a flailing economy, it is more important now than ever for businesses and individuals alike to do whatever they can to limit spending and stay within a budget.? Obviously, printing is an integral part of any standard office, and many people have a personal printer at home that is used for printing things like flight itinerary or concert tickets as well as pictures.? The upfront price of printers has been reduced over the last few years, but the cost of ink and toner has gone up.? Fortunately, though, there are ways to cut costs on cartridges right now and in the long run.
Saving money now
Instead of going to the manufacturer or certified vendors to purchase brand new ink cartridge, there are companies that provide remanufactured options.? These cartridges have been used before and had any damaged or worn down parts replaced, then new printer ink was added.? This type of rebuilt cartridge will deliver the same quality and number of prints, but cost considerably less.? Often, remanufactured ink cartridges can be found for less than half the OEM price.
The big picture
Using remanufactured cartridges will undoubtedly save users money; however, there is a bigger picture here.? These cartridges are only able to be made when people recycle empty cartridges.? Many companies offer recycling programs to make this task as painless as possible.? Tax payers should jump on this bandwagon, as tax money helps to fund the landfills the empties are dropped in.? Over 375 million cartridges per year in the US alone, which is a cartridge every 11 seconds and enough to wrap around the planet almost 4 times, are thrown away.? It takes almost a gallon of oil to make a brand new cartridge, and the products they are made with can take 450-1000 years to decompose.
Recycling and remanufacturing ink and toner cartridge will not only save individual’s money now, but it will save a country of individuals money in the long run, and ultimately save a planet.
Saving money now
Instead of going to the manufacturer or certified vendors to purchase brand new ink cartridge, there are companies that provide remanufactured options.? These cartridges have been used before and had any damaged or worn down parts replaced, then new printer ink was added.? This type of rebuilt cartridge will deliver the same quality and number of prints, but cost considerably less.? Often, remanufactured ink cartridges can be found for less than half the OEM price.
The big picture
Using remanufactured cartridges will undoubtedly save users money; however, there is a bigger picture here.? These cartridges are only able to be made when people recycle empty cartridges.? Many companies offer recycling programs to make this task as painless as possible.? Tax payers should jump on this bandwagon, as tax money helps to fund the landfills the empties are dropped in.? Over 375 million cartridges per year in the US alone, which is a cartridge every 11 seconds and enough to wrap around the planet almost 4 times, are thrown away.? It takes almost a gallon of oil to make a brand new cartridge, and the products they are made with can take 450-1000 years to decompose.
Recycling and remanufacturing ink and toner cartridge will not only save individual’s money now, but it will save a country of individuals money in the long run, and ultimately save a planet.
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