1. Robert Orloff MIS 304 2/15/2010

2.  The PrePeat printer uses thermal technology and special reusable printer sheets to print without ink.  The rewritable printer sheets are made out of PET film/plastic.  The RP 3100 reuses old printer sheets by erasing old information and printing new information.

3. -Leuco Dye colors react when heat is applied.

4.  The RP3100 PrePeat was exhibited at an Eco Fair in December 2009 in Tokyo(Sustainable Society and Global Warming Prevention).  Each rewritable sheet can be used up to 1000 times.  Separate sheet cleaning units can be used to clean sheets.  Careful disposal of old cartridges and toners is unnecessary.

5.  The RP 3100 Printer is not yet on the market and is still in the stages of Research and Development.  The estimated cost of the RP 3100 Printer is $5600 US.  The printer sheets are expected to cost around $3.50.  Print time is approximately 13 seconds to erase and 10 seconds to write.

6.  Researcher is having problems printing on both sides of the paper.  Reported problems with printing in color.

7.  http://www.sanwa- newtec.co.jp/english/products/rp_rp_31 00_e.html  http://www.gizmodo.com