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Guangzhou Zhono Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

China

Rm. 202, Bldg. G10, #31 Kefeng Rd. High-tech Industrial Dev. Zone, Guangzhou, China 510663

Phone	+86-20-32379620, +79104504846
Fax	+86-20-32379623
E-Mail	info@zhono.com
URL	www.zhono.com
Contact Person	Elena Tretiakova

Zhono is an international high-tech company primarily focused on integrated circuit design and committed to becoming the world's leading supplier of security chip solutions.

The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in the Guangzhou High-Tech Development Zone, with R&D centers in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xi'an. The company has a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States directing our North American sales and marketing activities. Zhono holds many patents and has passed ISO 9001, GB/T29490, and other system certifications. The company has developed and manufactured printing consumable chips, microcontrollers (MCU) and security chips that are widely used in office equipment, smart hardware, and the Internet of Things devices. Zhono technology has been highly regarded by thousands of customers worldwide. After years of development, Zhono has an extraordinary R&D team, a complete production and supply process, and a global sales network.

It is our vision to become a world-leading technology-driven company, and it is our mission to use technology innovation to make the world better. We always adhere to the purpose of "creating value for customers" and to the talent concept of "sincerity, responsibility, professionalism and trust". Zhono is ready to work with you and to create a better tomorrow.

PRODUCTION: OEM CHIP RESETTING & ZHONO CHIP PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS, LASER COMPONENTS (CHIPS)

Information from Guangzhou Zhono Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

18.03.2024

Zhono Releases Patented Chip Solution for Ricoh Copiers

Remanufacturing factories in Europe and the Americas act as advocates and pioneers in global low-carbon, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly initiatives. These companies, dedicated to the office equipment industry, engage in the recycling of OEM cartridges and remanufacturing of the exhausted OEM cartridges for reuse. Chips remain an indispensable core component in this cartridge recycling process.

As an independent chip supplier, Zhono understands the differences in intellectual property rights systems, legal developments, judicial biases, and other issues in various countries. And Zhono provides flexible solutions to reduce or eliminate the risk of patent infringement and help industries and customers respond to the challenges of intellectual property rights.

Zhono Highly Values Intellectual Property Rights

Zhono has always highly valued the intellectual property rights of OEMs. Since 2019, our teams in IP, Engineering, Product, and R&D have devoted countless hours to discussing, researching, and designing patented chip solution for Ricoh copiers. To ensure that our chip solutions meet the key requirements of global remanufacturing factories, Zhono’s team has revised more than ten versions of our chip solutions. By the end of 2023, the 12th version of our chip solution for Ricoh copiers had passed the verification test. Through our innovative elastic contact design, this solution not only meets the requirements of the connection between chip contacts and the internal printer connection, but also reduces the risk of infringing upon OEM patents. Currently, our chip solution has obtained significant certification from a third-party organization in Japan.

Connection between OEM Chip Contacts and Printer Internal

Connection between Zhono Patented Chip and Printer Internal

Features of Zhono patented chip solution for Ricoh copiers:

1. Innovative design of "C"-shaped elastic contact

The shape and material of the newly designed "C"-shaped elastic contact on the chip allows the elastic contact to have a non-rigid contact with the internal contacts of the printer. This ensures a better contact between the chip's elastic contact and the internal contacts of the machine, while also providing a high fault tolerance in the contact, thereby significantly reducing the probability of the damage to the internal contacts of the machine.

2. The memory (IC) and the chip holder are arranged in a staggered layout.

This design effectively prevents the contacts of the holder from accidentally touching the memory (IC) on the chip, thereby significantly reducing the risk of the memory (IC) being damaged.

3. The chip solution supports OEM cartridges and is environmentally friendly.

This chip can be used on OEM cartridges. Zhono has conducted on-machine tests with different printers, including Ricoh MPC3500, MPC5500, MPC3000, MPC4500, MPC2500, IMC2500, IMC3000, and IMC2510 series. Zhono has also compared our patented chip with other compatible chips on the market and found no issues with our chip. Our customers can be assured of the quality of our chip solution.

In the future, we will continue to increase our investment in intellectual property matters to reduce intellectual property risks and better serve our partners in China and abroad. As of December 2023, multiple chips from Zhono are already equipped with intellectual property rights, including the Brother 770 series. If you have a need for patented products, please feel free to contact us.

29.01.2024

Progeasy 3.0: Introducing A Beneficial Experience with Our Intelligent, Wireless Resetter

Our new Progeasy 3.0 resetter revolutionizes the traditional approach to resetting and reprograming chips helping your business thrive in this new era.

In our current digital age, the convenience and flexibility of resetters are crucial for every industry, including recycling factories, machine rental companies, trading businesses, and more. However, traditional resetters, ones that rely on wired connections with limited operation distances, are not suitable for current enterprises due to constraints in different workplace configurations. Multiple production lines demand simultaneous resets, requiring numerous resetters, which are often inferior, that lead to higher costs and a substandard experience. These resetters are often ill-suited for current tech expectations, offering smaller screens, lower configurations, and a weaker user interface experience. To provide a more intelligent, tech savvy, and effortless resetting experience, Zhono has released the latest generation of resetter, the Progeasy 3.0. The Progeasy 3.0 integrates digitization with resetting, achieving several ‘first-to-market’ innovations in the industry.

This ‘revolutionary’ reset solution is a game changer for your business. Are you interested? On January 26, 2024, the Progeasy 3.0 resetter developed by Zhono will make its debut at the Ambiente Expo. Please visit us at the Zhono booth to discuss how Zhono can help your business flourish. (Zhono Booth Number: D11).

The Progeasy 3.0 resetter revolutionizes the traditional approach to resetting and reprograming chips, featuring the following highlights:

1. The identification head supports a Bluetooth connection with an expansive maximum sensing distance of up to 50 meters.

The Progeasy 3.0 resetter does not rely on a wired connection, but rather connects via Bluetooth, making the reset process more efficient and convenient by reducing distance limitations.

2. Pioneering the resetting industry, the Progeasy 3.0 offers an innovative 11.5-inch, full-touch, smart screen, ensuring a smooth touch experience.

With such a large-screen operation, Zhono offers you an exceptional reset experience.

3. Each resetter supports unlimited identification heads.

All that is needed is one Progeasy 3.0 resetter for multiple production lines, saving you multiple resetter purchases and reset costs.

Compared to the previous Progeasy version, Progeasy 3.0 offers significant improvements:

With the new Progeasy 3.0 resetter, Zhono advances the development of the recycling business, thus contributing to environmental conservation through green initiatives. Zhono also hopes to lead the optimization and iteration of resetting products in the industry through this, and ongoing innovations.

If you plan to attend the Ambiente expo, feel free to visit us at booth CMF.2 D11 to experience our innovation firsthand. The Zhono team looks forward to meeting with you and discussing how we can help your business function efficiently and prosper in the future.

11.12.2023

Zhono: Bringing Reliable Compatible Chip Solutions to Russian Market

Guangzhou Zhono Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in integrated circuit design. As a global supplier of industrial and consumer chips, Zhono focuses on consumable chips, supporting industries including consumer electronics, industrial control, and automotive electronics. Founded in 2013, Zhono is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with several R&D centers in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Xi'an. Zhono has a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States and an office in Europe, with sales markets spanning across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Africa.

·Ten-Year Commitment to the Russian Market

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Zhono's establishment and also its 10th year in the Russian market.

Over the past decade, Zhono has been dedicated to providing high-quality compatible chips and excellent after-sales service in the Russian market. Zhono and Russian customers have witnessed each other’s growth.

During these ten years, Zhono's professional international sales team has continuously delved into the local market and consistently provided compatible chips including Kyocera, HP, Samsung, Canon, Xerox, Lexmark, OKI, and more.

In the decade, Zhono has been continuously engaged in technological innovation and engineering testing optimization to create and deliver better and more targeted products for the Russian market.

·An Independent Consumable Chips Supplier

Zhono remains dedicated to the research, development, production, and sales of consumable chips for laser printers, inkjet printers and copiers.

With more than a decade of experience, Zhono has established R&D processes, from chip analysis and design to verification and application. As an independent consumable chip supplier, Zhono will always be your chip partner not your competitor.

Zhono constantly optimizes its chip testing standards. Each new chip experiences more than 20 rigorous tests including a lifespan test, a density test, an MPS test before its release. Zhono remains highly regarded and trusted by hundreds of customers worldwide.

·Quick Response to OEM Firmware Upgrade

Providing secure and quality chips is the first step of our service. To avoid the risks for compatible chips from frequently upgrading firmware by OEMs, Zhono has taken actions in the following three aspects:

When designing and developing chips, we consider how to reduce or mitigate the impact from firmware upgrades.

We publish monthly reports on monitoring OEM firmware upgrades.

We have designed and produced hardware devices to address the firmware upgrades issue.

·Customized Solutions

Zhono offers customized chip services and products, including ultra-high yield chips, universal chips, business personalized chips, customized chips for use in MPS environments and much more.

In addition, Zhono can also provide you with the following services:

Professional technological consulting and intellectual property consulting

Industry technology information

Product testing facilities

Assistance in the chip supply chain.

·Self-developed Resetter: Progeasy

The Progeasy resetter, developed by Zhono, has been on the market for 6 years, validated by global markets so it’s able to meet your business needs.

Progeasy Functions include:

Chip Reset within 20 seconds: Progeasy can quickly reset OEM chips and Zhono compatible chips and can even reprogram the chip model.

Online Upgrade: Customers can easily achieve online updates for chips in the production facility with the Zhono resetter.

29.01.2021

How to Solve an Issue on Fuji Xerox C2550/3550 printer?

Background

Fuji Xerox launched new printers DocuPrint C2550d and C3550d in May 2020. However, white bands appearing on printed sheets along the process direction (Figure 1) would be caused by operating the printer inappropriately.

Figure 1

Zhono Solution

Generally, white bands appearing on printed sheets is caused by components with damages and streaks in theimaging unit. It is recommended to check the OPC drum and developer rollers first, and then check other components.

Check the OPC drums and developer rollers

Remove the OPC drums from the machine and have a look at the developerrollers (Figure 2). Anyminor damages or streaks on the roller surfaces can cause white bands appearing on printed sheets.

Figure 2

The reasons of developer roller surfaces being damaged or with streaks are that the developer roller surfaces was dirty and was not cleaned in time.

Notes: there are 3 possible reasons cause the developer rollers dirty.

1. Dust or dirty enter the toner refilling port

Generally, dust or dirty enter the toner refilling port via the connection place between the refilling portand the waste toner port in the cartridge. Cleaning the area is important (Figure 3).

Figure 3

2. Remove and install cartridges frequently

The sponge around the toner refilling port (Figure 4) is worn out by removing and installing the cartridge in the printer frequently. The damaged sponge fragments dirty the developer rollers.

Figure 4

3. Refill used cartridges improperly

Refillingused cartridges improperly causes that dirty or dust drop on the developer rollers.

29.01.2021

How to Avoid Cartridges Stucking on Xerox Printer?

Background

Most Xerox printers connect the cartridge chip through the contacts in the printer. The cartridge chip groove (Figure 1) may be stuck in the printer if the cartridge chip is not inserted. Forcibly pulling the cartridge may damage parts, such as deformation, off position, or fracture, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Zhono Solution

Step 1: find a piece of film or plastic (Figure 3) that is thinner than a credit card and slightly wider than the chip.

Figure 3

Step 2: insert and push the film or plastic to the connecting point (Figure 4) between the contacts in the printer and the cartridge chip groove, and then remove the cartridge.

Figure 4

The contacts in the printer may deform after using for a long time. Some compatible chips for Xerox developed and manufactured by Zhono with lengthened contacts (Figure 5) to ensure communication between the printer and the cartridge chip works well.

For more information, please contact your Zhono sales representative. +1 919 647 9384.

Figure 5

29.01.2021

Cannot Login After Resetting Xerox Printer Factory Settings

Background

Our customers have reported that Xerox printers will not accept the initial default password after resetting the printer. On most Xerox CP, CM, Versalink, and WorkCentre series printers and MFPs, after resetting factory settings, they cannot login using the administrator mode with the initial default password (Example: “Account: admin Password: 1111”; or, “Account: 11111 Password: x-admin”).

Zhono Solution

Take the Xerox WorkCentre 6515 as an example, where the solution steps are listed as follows:

Step 1: Click the ‘Setting’ icon on Home Interface, and then click the ‘Admin’ icon (Figure 1).

Figure 1

Step 2: Enter the printer serial number as a password (Figure 2). Make sure to enter the entire serial number which is on the printer nameplate on the rear cover (Figure 3) and printed in the Configuration Report. Serial numbers are case sensitive.