This Week in Imaging: Is the Consumer-Printer Market Finally Done?
The consumer print segment appears to continue to weaken – but hybrid models may make up for it.
Category: HP
Worldwide Printer and MFP Shipments Down in Second Quarter
Demand for consumer models remains sluggish, while Ninestar’s Pantum increases market share.
HP Reports Continuing Tough Economic Conditions and Lower Demand
Company financials affected by lower China and PC demand, lower Consumer print demand – which is likely to be long-term – and aggressive pricing from Japanese competitors due to weaker yen.
HP Reports Lower Year-over-Year Revenue, But Improvement Versus Preceding Quarter
HP said to deliver a solid quarter of sequential growth, gaining PC market share, and achieving earnings per share forecast.
IDC Forecasts Decline for Global PC Market, But Sees Recovery Further Ahead
“Consumer demand remains tepid at best as the segment continues to face economic headwinds.”
Ninestar’s G&G Launches Slew of Inkjet Supplies for HP’s PageWide Printers
G&G says the supplies provide a “stable ink supply equal to OEM’s print experience.”
Sharp Decline for Western Europe Printer and MFP Market
Sharp decline compared to last year, when many back orders were being fulfilled.
Judge Says Lawsuit Alleging HP All-in-One Scanning Defect Can Proceed
A federal judge has rejected HP Inc.’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit…
U.S. Cartridge Remanufacturer Sues Amazon for Millions, Alleges False Advertising
Lawsuit alleges Amazon has ‘eviscerated’ U.S. cartridge-remanufacturing industry by allowing online sale of falsely labeled new-built cartridges.
Eakes Acquires Western Plains Business Solutions
“Joining forces with Eakes Office Solutions is an exciting opportunity that will expand our product offerings and services…”
Lower Shipments for Global 3D-Printer Market, But Shipments Up
However, “Separate from the potential industry consolidation, the prospects for 3D printing remain bright, with demand growing and accelerating.”
IDC Report Says Printer Shipments Down 37.6 Percent in China
A new report from International Data Corporation (IDC) paints a bleak picture of the printer market in China, and the overall printer market in general.
HP Executive Discusses Supply-Chain Resiliency
“This means having a multi-source strategy for key components, as well as manufacturing capacity in strategic locations around the globe so we’re prepared for potential disruptions.”
Global PC Shipments Continue to Tumble
“Elevated channel and component inventory are once again dragging down the market.
This Week in Imaging: Pantum Printers Fill Vacuum in Russia; Ninestar Ban Trade Related?
This was a slow news week in the U.S. due to the holiday, but on the international front, there was......
Confidence in Printer Security Down as Print-Related Security Incidences Rise
Only 19 percent of IT decision makers are completely confident that their print infrastructure is protected from security breaches and data losses.
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