 In
my opinion there are currently three areas that stand out above all others in
strategically shaping our future: cartridge chip technology, polymerized color
toner technology, and intellectual property issues. All three have a direct
bearing on the entire range of new Color LaserJets® introduced in the last
year.
In May 2005, HP released the Color LaserJet 2600. Its cartridges featured a new
direct-contact chip design, a design now utilized on eight color and monochrome
engine series from HP and Canon® -- with more set to release yet this year.
The 2600-type chip contains a high-level secure authentication system. At this
time this security system is only fractionally enabled in all the printers
utilizing the 2600-type chip. However, it is possible for every one of these
printers in
use worldwide to escalate this security system literally overnight
without any
action or intervention by anyone. Such an escalation would instantly render any
aftermarket chip dysfunctional if that chip was not based on a full emulation
design equivalent to the OEM chip.
The only solution capable of addressing this authentication system
is a fully-emulated aftermarket chip design. And my assessment is that this is the
pivotal technology facing the legitimate toner cartridge aftermarket.
I wanted to communicate with you directly on this extremely vital subject. I see
two things that are critical that you understand:
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This new chip technology can erect a permanent barrier to your business if you
do not have the necessary technology solution.
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Static Control has invested thousands of hours of R&D and engineering
resources developing the necessary technology. Our reverse engineering and
emulation prototyping work has been completed and we are now in the process of
setting up our manufacturing processes.
Bottom line, Static Control has the technology you need to move your business
forward.
Sincerely Yours,
Ed Swartz, CEO
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