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Printing and Peripherals

The European HP Printing Showcase

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The European HP Printing Showcase

HP takes to the TCT Show 2017 to showcase a growing selection of 3D printing solutions hitting the European market through more resellers, as well new 3D Printing Reference and Experience Centres.

It also announces Henkel as the first global reseller of Jet Fusion, the production-ready commercial 3D printing system promising superior quality physical parts at faster speeds and less costs. The Henkel Adhesive Technologies unit is an early member of the HP 3D materials unit, and is collaborating with HP in the development and qualification of new solutions.

“HP is the industry leader in 3D printing and, as we expand our portfolio to include additive manufacturing services, we are thrilled to become the first global reseller for HP’s Jet Fusion 3D Printing solutions,” Henkel says.  “We are excited to deepen our collaboration with HP, develop even more innovative materials and 3D printing solutions for our customers, and increase the value for their end-use applications.”

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IDC: W. European Printers Remain in Decline

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IDC: W. European Printers Remain in Decline

IDC reports Q1 2017 W. European printer and multifunction (MFP) sales are down by -0.9% Y-o-Y, with negative sales performance in unit terms in both inkjet and laser units, even if the value for the laser market is actually up.

The overall market remains in constant decline since Q2 2015-- and Q1 2017 sees a 43000 unit decline, with a market of over 5 million devices. The decline is largely due to the contraction in consumer printing, but is relatively in line with forecast. On the other hand, revenues are up by 4% Y-o-Y, with inkjet revenues dropping by -4.3% while laser revenues are up by 5.4%.

Laser printer shipments are down by -0.9% in Q1 2017 but revenues are up, an indication prices are holding in many markets. Laser market ASPs are up by 5.4%, marking higher specification products shipping, including production.

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What You Need to know About Printer Trends

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What You Need to know About Printer Trends

Printers might not be enterprise best sellers, but that does not mean customers haves stopped buying them-- the "paperless office" is still some time away, and until then printers retain a mission-critical place in just about every business.

According to a recent IDC report, printers and MFPs are on something of a decline in W. Europe, with negative performance on the inkjet side even if laser printers are on the increase. This is a trend seen throughout all mature markets, and is at least in part due to the different way employees of different ages work. Millennial-aged employees prefer using digital devices, while older workers continue to use papers, leading to offices where some rarely print while others want to print just about everything.

In a report on the printer market in CEE, IDC repeats such concerns, stating "the ongoing digitalisation of paper-based processes in business, together with the increasing preference for electronic documents among both businesses and consumers, are expected to be the major inhibitors for sales of printing devices in developed CEE countries."

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The Largest Xerox Product Launch Yet

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The Largest Xerox Product Launch Yet

Xerox launches the ConnectKey portfolio-- 29 printers and multifunction devices (MFPs) featuring mobile and cloud connectivity promising to allow employees to "move easily between the physical and digital worlds."

The product range has 2 lines, VersaLink and AltaLink. VersaLink offers 19 printers and MFPs aimed at small workgroups and distributed teams, while AltaLink has 10 MFPs ideal for large workgroups or print volume requirements. All printers are equipped with ConnectKey, a combination of technology and software for SMBs and workgroups in larger enterprises. As a result the entire portfolio shares a similar interface, features and functionality, providing partners with a more consistent user experience.

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OKI Intros Wide-Format ColorPainter E-64s

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OKI Intros Wide-Format ColorPainter E-64s

OKI Europe adds a wide-format printer to the ColorPainter series-- the E-64s, a 64-inch wide format printer equipped with the same ColorPainter technology as the M-64s and H3-104s.

The E-64s uses high-pigment ECO solvent ink to deliver optimum levels of colour for both indoor and outdoor applications at all print speeds. The company promises results are impressive whether printing on back- or front-lit materials, technical textiles, wallpaper, canvas, hard PVC, banner, vinyl and many other types of media.

An optional ioniser supports high quality print output when printing indoors, while user-friendly construction and functionality ensures easy printer management and handling from preparation to operation.

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