American Consumer… you have no more choice!

This maybe the best time to trade in that Epson printer!

The following synopsis of the ITC Final Determination was proudly provided to the “US Consumer” by Seiko-Epson Corp. on a special website. (http://www.itc.epson.com/) This is the reason companies, such as ours are unable to provide remanufactured or compatible inkjet cartridges as an affordable alternative for your printers. We will continue to offer the overpriced original Epson Brand (OEM) on our site.

On October 19, 2007 the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") issued a Final Determination that confirmed that all of the more than 750 accused cartridges for Epson inkjet printers infringe one or more of eleven Epson patents. The ITC issued a General Exclusion Order prohibiting all importers from importing infringing cartridges and Cease and Desist Orders that prohibit the named respondents from selling cartridges imported before the ITC Order. U.S. Customs and the ITC are now enforcing these Orders because they were not modified by President Bush during the sixty day Presidential Review Period.

In addition to the ITC actions, Epson filed U.S. District Court lawsuits against the same twenty-four companies named in the ITC action and a second lawsuit against resellers that continue selling infringing cartridges.

What to read the entire Epson case — click here (in PDF)

If you do not wish to pay OEM prices and would like to send Epson a strong consumer message, please see below.

STOP: Start thinking of a New Printer.

HP will give you Cash Back! Up to $1250

Now you have no reason not to purchase your new printer. HP is offering a cash-back incentive that makes it extra rewarding when you upgrade to a fast, energy-efficient new HP printer. Through the Make the Upgrade and Save promotion, you can earn a check for up to $1,250 when you upgrade to a new model from HP and send in your old laser printer. Trade in your old HP, Dell, Lexmark, Xerox, Epson, etc. and HP will pay for the shipping and recycling. Your savings are determined by the new HP printer model you choose. For each new printer purchased, an old laser printer must be traded in. Offer ends April 30, 2008.

• HP accepts all previously-owned HP LaserJets and all competitive brand laser printers.


• Only one old printer will be accepted for each purchase.


• Printers traded in will be recycled in an environmentally responsible manner.

To obtain your rebate:

1. Purchase a new qualifying HP printer.


2. Fill out the online claim form at http://www.hp.com/go/maketheupgradefall


3. Follow the instructions on the claim form to fax or mail your proof of purchase for the new printer.


4. Within 2 business days, you’ll receive a prepaid FedEx shipping label. Just box up your old printer, attach the label and send it in for recycling.


5. Within 6 weeks, you’ll receive the rebate check on your new printer.

For more information regarding this program update, including a complete list of eligible printers and rebate values download PDF here.

You can always count on us to provide you with high quality HP inkjet cartridges and toner supplies.

Question: What happens when the greatest “product copiers” the world has ever known team up with brilliant US Patent Attorneys (out to make a buck)?

Answer: The US Consumer is sacrificed to a multi-national greed driven corporation.