Printer market is growing by three percent
Post by (Toner Cartridge Manufacturer)
The printer market recorded no rise in the past year. But that will change in 2012 with around three percent growth. Especially, the margin of multifunction devices and printers increases.
To 1.9 billion euros, sales of the devices increase this year. Germany is thus in the first place compared to other European and creates a sales increase of 3.5 percent to 7 million models. The data determined in the high-tech association BITKOM. Was based upon numbers of European Information Technology Observatory. The growth is mainly explained by the increasing interest in multi-function devices. Where revenue increases to 1.4 billion euros. In addition to the commercial sector, the models are now finding private use again. Just color laser printers and inkjet devices are in demand. The simple printer without extra features it falls off in popularity. A third less copies were sold last year. Just 400 million euros to take the manufacturer for these devices yet. Compared to the AIOs are the significant losses. Six years ago, the two types of devices were on the same level of sales.
The mobile printing increases, however, continue on to the seller. About mobile phone, tablet and notebook print jobs are possible by email. Furthermore, the touchscreen is one of the innovations that have a strong appeal among buyers. In addition, methods are popular for an environmentally friendly and economical use of the models as never before. GreenPrint and managed print services, many businesses use in order to save costs. Managed Print Services is the use of printers and AIOs as IT infrastructure. The systems serve as a comprehensive whole range of different service providers.
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