History Of Kodak Laser Printers


by Tom Walker - Date: 2009-03-07 - Word Count: 398 Share This!

Kodak has been innovating for a long time in the world of photography and when it comes to laser printing technologies it is no surprise that Kodak has played an integral role in the development of these printers.

Constant & Historical Innovation

One of the biggest reasons that Kodak has been able to create a name for them is because of the great innovations in terms of laser printing technology that they have contributed to the medical industry. Many people consider Kodak to be a consumer company, however the majority of their innovation with laser technology that was later implemented into consumer products was first introduced through printing devices used in medicine.

Advances In Medical Printing

For example, Kodak's DryView laser medical imaging systems were revolutionary for the way medical professionals utilise printers. These laser printing systems were used for computed tomography, ultrasounds, scans, and magnetic resonance imaging. The reason that this laser printing technology was so revolutionary was the fact that it was a dry process and doesn't require chemicals or any other messy processes to install these printers. This was a perfect implementation of laser printing technologies for hospitals and would help to solidify the company's reputation as a leader in the world of laser printing technology.

Heaving Invested in Developing Electrophotography

One of the biggest reasons that Kodak has been so successful with laser printers is the fact that they have invested heavily in developing electrophotography technology which uses a laser to place an electrical charge on a metal drum. This causes colourant particles to move rapidly and produce an image that is ultimately transferred to paper. The development of this technology would play a huge role in Kodak's ability to be successful with laser printing technology. This process has allowed for many innovations in the world of laser printing and has increased the standards of the industry with high quality results and technical excellence.

Continued Technological Leadership

Today Kodak continues to be a leader within the industry and produces a long line of extremely successful laser printers as well as many other technologies. The company continues to invest in the technologies that have allowed them the success they have had and are bound to be one of the leaders within the industry for a long time to come. This is why Kodak will definitely be around for a while as they continue to be one of the most respected manufacturers of laser printers.

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Tom Walker is passionate about technology - too passionate some might say. He is particularly interested in printing technology, a fact that is plainly visible when you read his blog where he often writes about inks, printers, graphics and printing technology.

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