Canon Reports Soaring Profits for Fiscal Year, Gains for All Businesses
Although sales were significantly affected by the unsettled situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic profit significantly exceeded pre-COVID 2019 profits.
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This Week in Imaging: A Look at Recent Acquisitions
The beginning of this new year has seen a number of acquisitions, including the most common, document-imaging dealers acquiring other document-imaging dealers.
Canon Remains Among Top-Three for U.S. Patent Awards
Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan, reported today that it ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2021, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top-five for 36 years running.
Canon Provides More Information on Chip-Less Toner Cartridges
Canon has engineered a clever way to temporarily solve the current chip shortage for its toner cartridges, but it also means third-party supplies can’t be detected.
Canon Temporarily Manufacturing Chip-Less Toner Cartridges
Due to the worldwide semiconductor shortage, Canon Inc. is temporarily manufacturing some of its toner cartridges without chips.
Modest Growth Forecast for Global Large-Format Printer Market
Fastest growth to occur in Asia-Pacific region and in UV-curable ink segment.
Easing of Lockdown Restrictions Boosts Indonesia Home/Office Printer Market
“The shortages from spare parts and increase in logistics costs are expected to continue until the end of 2022, impacting printer supplies.”
2022 Print-Industry Predictions from Quocirca
Of note is that forthcoming Quocirca research reveals that mid-size and large enterprises are receptive to a single provider that offers both managed print services and IT services capabilities.
IDC Reports Large Drop in Worldwide Third-Quarter Printer and Copier/MFP Shipments
Manufacturing constraints and logistical issues were the main causes for most brands to not have enough inventory to fulfill orders.
Chinese Court Rules in Favor of Canon in Toner-Cartridge Patent Dispute
Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan, today announced that it’s concluded patent-infringement disputes with several Chinese toner-cartridge makers. The companies include......
India’s Printer/MFP Market Declines, Due to Low Stock, Supply Constraints
“Chip shortages and (an) increase in logistics costs will continue to impact the supply of printers.”
Summary of Document-Imaging Companies’ Latest Financial Results
We look at who’s recovering and who’s not, how growth is slowing for some, but not others, and the several factors influencing these results.
Canon Reports on Third-Quarter Alternative Toner-Cartridge Removals
Since June 2018, the total number of alternative toner-cartridge listings removed from Amazon is 24,082.
Canon Reports Sharply Improved Financial Results for Third Quarter and Nine-Month Period
Canon noted that although demand for office copier/MFPs continued to recover, there was only a moderate recovery due to the shortage of semiconductor chips.
Survey Indicates Consumers May Still Prefer Paper Versus Digital
For instance, consumers are often choosing to read paper books or articles as a way to take a break from their device screens.
European Printer Sales Revenue Declines Due to Supply Issues
Printer sales revenues across Europe slowed over the summer, due to pressures on price, supply, and logistics, but a September rebound “is on the cards.
