This Week in Imaging: Does HP Really Have 157 Printer Models?
HP does have a lot of printer/copier models – but so does its rivals. We explore the hows and whys.
HP does have a lot of printer/copier models – but so does its rivals. We explore the hows and whys.
“This is an all-too-common issue facing American technology companies. When standard-essential patent owners like Huawei sue companies with standards-compliant products, American companies often have no choice but to enter into licenses in exchange for the ability to continue serving customers.”
On August 26th, HP Inc. reported its financial results for its third quarter, which consisted of the three months that ended on July 31, 2026…
According to market-research firm Research and Markets, the global market for ink-cartridge printers was $17.6 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $24.9 Billion by 2032…
The city received this designation by the China Computer Industry Association in 2010, and now produces an estimated 70 percent of the world’s third-party (not authorized by OEMs) ink and toner cartridges.
Canon / Cloud / Featured Posts / HP / Xerox
by Kathleen Wirth · Published August 25, 2026 · Last modified August 26, 2026
The physical print server belongs to a bygone era of cubicles and local area networks. Security updates like Windows Protected Print are dismantling legacy print-driver architectures, making cloud-native printing the standard for modern enterprise IT.
AI data centers are increasing demand, resulting in price increases and shortages. AI data center companies have also already pre-booked and bought out manufacturing, so that recovery may not occur until 2028.
For instance, an Edge AI MFP could display an executive summary of a 100-page document on its touchscreen, along with critical bullet points, and enable users to print only requested sections, not the entire document.
Many companies now view the use of AI and machine learning for threat detection as very important, creating opportunities for print vendors and managed print service providers to differentiate through intelligent security services and proactive guidance.
To date, the U.S. government has refunded about $100 billion from the tariffs it had collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…
Firm also noted that building the compute capacity required for AI is the largest infrastructure project ever attempted by humanity.
We’ve discussed the use of artificial intelligence in office printers and copier/MFPs, but how is it being used in production......
Company aims to make purchasing ink cartridges simpler, with less confusion at the store shelf.
With manufacturers prioritizing high-profit AI server chips, standard RAM shortages have caused component costs to spike.
Quantum-resistant security tools will defend printers and data from attacks that aren’t here yet – but will be, and as the U.S. government begins mandating these security tools, others will soon follow.
From Instant Ink and Managed Print Flex, to Scan AI Enhanced, to speciality and commercial printing, HP is reinventing itself to better compete in the print industry and diversify its offerings.
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