New IDC Report Explores 2021 U.S. MFP Market
“Supply-chain disruptions upended the printer market’s nascent recovery in 2021, with printer supply insufficient to meet demand…”
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by Kathleen Wirth · Published May 6, 2022
“Supply-chain disruptions upended the printer market’s nascent recovery in 2021, with printer supply insufficient to meet demand…”
Buyers are shifting from laser and inkjet cartridge printers to ink-tank printers because of ink-usage efficiency.
Seiko Epson of Japan today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year…
Epson says the new color inkjet desktop MFP, which is available through Epson BusinessFirst partners, has the lowest power consumption in its class, and is designed for workgroups and higher print volumes.
Goal is to expand inkjet print-head sales in Europe, as well as develop commercial and industrial print applications.
Despite supply-chain and inventory problems, shipments of large-format, garment, label printers, etc., see year-over growth.
According to the Nikkei-Asia and other sources, Russia is planning on seizing the assets of foreign companies exiting the country.
Seiko Epson and its subsidiary company Epson X Investment announced they’ve invested in a “smart” retail solution provider for in-store checkout without cashiers.
Seiko Epson of Japan today issued a statement regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine…
Seiko Epson Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, today reported that it’s developed an industrial 3D printer that it says can use commonly available third-party materials…
Ninestar Corporation of Zhuhai, China, recently reported that it’s introduced remanufactured ink cartridges for Epson wide-format printers, and also discussed......
Epson America today introduced the DS-790WN (MSRP $849) wireless network color document scanner ($749).
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by Kathleen Wirth · Published February 11, 2022
Toshiba now considers Toshiba Tec, which makes copier/MFPs and point-of-sale systems, a non-core business – but is a sale in the works?
Epson America today introduced a new All-in-One photo printer designed for home users and creative professionals, the color-inkjet Expression-Photo XP-8700......
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by Kathleen Wirth · Published February 4, 2022
This week’s most interesting news was Oki and Ricoh’s announcement that they’ve teamed up to develop an A3 printer engine......
by Kathleen Wirth · Published January 28, 2022 · Last modified February 17, 2022
Seiko Epson of Nagano, Japan, today released results for its third quarter and nine-month period.
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