# Paper-Preserving Office Creations Toshiba Erasable Toner Copier Makes Printing Eco-Friendly By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-03-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-erasable-toner-copier References: [doobybrain](http://www.doobybrain.com/2012/03/15/toshiba-develops-copier-that-uses-erasable-toner/) & [diginfo](http://www.diginfo.tv/v/12-0032-r-en.php) Everyone has noticed a mistake on a document after having printed it out, then felt guilty for having wasted paper; this is now avoidable with the newly developed [Toshiba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-tcx-900) erasable toner copier. Using a unique type of ink that will be initially available in navy blue, Toshiba has invented a copier that will accept previously printed documents and erase all of their contents before returning a blank page to the user. This invention, if implemented widely, will revolutionize the office workplace. Furthermore, if one wishes to save the information of a document but still erase its contents, the Toshiba erasable toner copier also has a [scanning capability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou) to preserve the information it physically erases. A price has not been decided for this system; however, I believe this is a worthwhile investment for any office looking to portray an [eco-friendly atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Erasable Toner:** The development of Toshiba's erasable toner copier opens up opportunities for other industries to create eco-friendly printing solutions. - **Paperless Office:** The ability to erase printed documents and preserve the information digitally aligns with the shift towards paperless offices. - **Sustainable Printing:** The use of erasable toner in copiers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the printing industry to reduce paper waste and environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The erasable toner copier can be marketed as an innovative office supply that promotes sustainability. - **Technology:** The development of erasable toner copiers highlights the potential for incorporating sustainable printing technology into various tech products. - **Digital Storage Solutions:** The scanning capability of the Toshiba copier offers opportunities for the digital storage industry to provide eco-friendly document preservation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Laser Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-laser-printer.md) - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Thermal Label Packaging Erasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-packaging-invisipen.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Recycled Printing Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmix.md) - [Cost-Effective Upcycled Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescript.md) - [Digital E Ink Typwriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowriter-ink.md) - [Sticky Note Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-gen-2.md)