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There’s a lot going on in the office-printer/copier industry. In order to keep our readers better informed, we’ll be summarizing the key events, introductions, announcements, and trends quarter-by-quarter.
Top three companies benefit from leading market share, high profit margins, and strong supplies revenue.
One big question is when and if printer OEMs receive refunds, will they pass them on to dealers and customers who helped absorb them through higher prices?
There’s a lot going on in the office-printer/copier industry. In order to keep our readers better informed, we’ll be summarizing the key events, introductions, announcements, and trends quarter-by-quarter.
While healthcare remains a key growth area for Ricoh, patient‑specific medical devices require specialized capabilities that extend beyond the scope of our broader business priorities.”
Top three companies benefit from leading market share, high profit margins, and strong supplies revenue.
One big question is when and if printer OEMs receive refunds, will they pass them on to dealers and customers who helped absorb them through higher prices?
Fujifilm Business Innovation announced today that its A3 Apeos C5570 copier/MFP, which is designed for the U.S. market, has been......
TotalAgility Cloud helps agencies turn unstructured documents into trusted, compliant, AI-ready data, then orchestrate that data across workflows…
New solution provides Common Access Card and Personal Identity Verification identity authentication, secure cloud scanning, and secure print release for federal agencies and other high-security enterprises.
Companies will consider deploying AI server-related products and solutions under the Sharp brand.
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 30, 2026 · Last modified July 6, 2026
On June 29th, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. announced the AccurioPress C5080 Series, a new line of entry-level production presses......
HP Inc. today announced it’s adopting Open AI’s Frontier platform for Building AI Agents for its business operations and more, become one of the earliest adopters of the AI platform.
All federal contractors must comply with post-quantum cryptography standards by 2030.
In the print industry, demand destruction occurs when continuously rising ink and toner prices drive consumers and businesses to permanently alter their behavior and permanently reduce their overall printing.
The office copier/MFP has evolved from merely print-and-copy to a bridge between the physical paper and digital workspaces. Today, they act as cloud-connected edge devices rather than isolated peripherals.
Smart, connected printers with artificial intelligence printing automation are also now helping logistics players tackle legacy inefficiencies and close the digitalization gap.
One of the most uncomfortable but critical questions in the office print industry continues to be: how much are print volumes declining?
“The future of large-format printing is connected, intelligent, and built around how work actually happens today.”
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