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DNP supply of SONY dye sub media falters

By ⋅ April 15, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

DNP’s takeover of dye sub media supply for SONY printers has faltered this month (April, 2011). The company cites issues with the handover process, and the tragic tsunami in Japan, as causes. Several stock numbers of DNP media for SONY printers are likely to become in short supply, or unavailable, in coming weeks. SONY ceased fulfilling orders themselves permanently at the end of last month. Prices for this media — which had been rising anyway, due to the rising cost of oil — may be pushed up further by the shortage. DNP aims to resolve the supply issues as speedily as possible.

End of the line for SONY dye subs

By ⋅ March 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

All SONY dye sub printers used by professional and event photographers and photo shops have been discontinued from the end of March 2011 and no further models will be made. SONY has withdrawn from that market. Supply of genuine SONY media for these priners will cease, but compatible media should become available from DNP.

Sony exits the dye sub market

By ⋅ November 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Sony is to exit the professional and commercial instant digital photo print market by April 1, 2011. Media supply for existing Sony dye sub printers will transfer to DNP. The change will affect professional photographers and high street photo shops using Sony dye sub systems for onsite printing, passport photographs, schools photography, ‘lab’ printing, and other instant dry print applications.

Kiosks and photo gifts

By ⋅ January 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Photo kiosks, originally conceived as vending machines for instant prints, have moved on. In photo specialist outlets, the connected kiosk has become a main interface between photofinishers and their customers.

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