World Computer Printers Market

World Computer Printers Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Computer Printers in Thousands of Units. The specific product segments analyzed are Inkjet Printers (Single Function, & Multifunction), Laser Printers (Color Laser, & Monochrome), and Impact Printers. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2002 through 2015. The report profiles 68 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Brother Industries, Ltd., Canon, Inc., Dell, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P., Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc., Lexmark International, Inc., Oki Data Americas, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, and Xerox Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Product Definition and Scope of Study I-3
Inkjet Printers I-3
Laser Printers I-3
Monochrome Laser Printers I-3
Color Laser Printers I-4
Impact Printers I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview & Analysis II-1
Current & Future Analysis II-1
Market Drivers II-1
Market Dynamics II-2
Multifunction Peripherals Set to Override Inkjet Printers II-2
PC-Less Printers Make a Splash II-2
End of the Road for Impact Printers II-2
Sustained Growth for Point-of-Sales Printers II-3
Factors Influencing the Market II-3
PC Market Dictates Printer Volumes II-3
Growing Need for Printed Output II-3
Emergence of Strong SOHO Market II-3
Self-Employment Using Printers on the Rise II-4
Internet - The Key Driver II-4
Growing Penetration of Multifunctional Peripherals into Offices II-4

2. Product Overview II-5
Printers – A Computer Peripheral II-5
Classification of Printers II-5
Impact Printers II-5
Dot-Matrix Printers II-5
Daisy Wheel Printers II-6
Drum Printers II-6
Line Matrix Printers II-6
Technological Developments in Impact Printers II-6
Non-Impact Printers II-7
Laser Printers: Part & Parcel of Today’s Work Environment II-7
Utility of a Laser Printer II-7
Laser Printers Market – Current Scenario II-7
Monochrome Laser Printers II-8
Monochrome Lasers – Classification II-8
Personal Printers II-8
Workgroup Printers II-8
Departmental Printers II-9
Color Laser Printers II-9
Color Photo Printers II-9
Network Laser Printers II-9
Laser Printers – Process Overview II-10
Inkjet Printers II-10
Printing Process in Inkjet Printers II-11
Inkjet Vs Laser Printers – A Process Comparison II-11
Inkjets of Today II-11
Color Inkjet Printers – Two Categories II-11
Four-Color Inkjets: Advantages/Disadvantages II-11
Six-Color Inkjets: Advantages/Disadvantages II-12
Color Printer Technologies II-13
Growing Demand for Color Printing II-13
Different Color-Printing Technologies Available II-13
Evolution of Color Printers II-14
Color Vs Monochrome Printing II-14
Other Printer Categories II-15
Thermal Printers II-15
Electro-Photographic Printers II-15
End Use Market Segmentation II-16
Yardsticks to Select the Right Printer II-16
Speed Rating – Not a True Measure of Printer’s Real Speed II-16
Resolution II-16
Dithering II-17
Memory II-17
Print Medium Compatibility II-17
Networking Interface II-17
Printer Software – Another Important Aspect II-17

3. Competitive Dynamics II-18
Entry Barriers to the Computer Printer Industry II-18
Taking on Mighty Brands - A Herculean Task II-18
Technology - Intensive Inputs Needed II-18
Falling Prices Will Hit Bottomline II-18
Wafer Thin Margins and High Distribution Costs Spell Doom II-18
Risk Factors in the Printers Industry II-18
Bulging Product Lines II-18
Shortening Product Life Cycles II-19
Cannibalization of Existing Product Lines by New Technologies II-19
Increased Exposures to Lean Product Lines by Few Companies II-19
Inkjet Printer Market II-19
Table 1: Leading Vendors in the Inkjet Printers Market
Worldwide (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Dell and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19
HP Tops in Color Laser Printer Market II-20
Table 2: Leading Vendors in the Color Laser Printers Market
Worldwide (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
HP, Konica Minolta, Epson, OKI, Xerox, Dell, Samsung and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20

4. Distribution Channels II-21
Distribution Breakdown II-21

5. Technological Innovations/Breakthroughs II-22
Evolution of Digital Flatbed Printers II-22
“Smart” Printers are the Need of the Hour II-22

6. Product Developments/Introductions II-23
Noritsu Rolls Out Latest Retail Inkjet Photo Printer in Las
Vegas Consumer Electronics Show II-23
Xerox Targets SMB Market with New Low-Cost Laser Printer II-23
Kodak to Launch Latest Low-End Inkjet Printer II-23
Xerox Unleashes Large-Format Color Printers II-23
Canon USA Rolls Out New Inkjet Photo Printer for Office Use II-23
Konica Minolta Develops New Line of Network Graphic Printers II-24
Ricoh Develops New Range of Laser Printers II-24
Canon USA Introduces Low-End AIO Printer II-24
Ricoh Develops Wi-Fi Enabled Printers II-24
Canon Introduces New Low-Cost Inkjet Photo Printer II-25
Brother Rolls Out New Mono Laser Model II-25
Roland Unleashes Large-Format Integrated Printer/Cutter II-25
Epson Introduces New Printer Models II-25
HP Expands Laser Printers Line by Introducing Four New Models II-26
Samsung Unveils Latest Network Color Laser Printer II-26
OKI Develops New B&W LED Printers II-26
Lexmark Unveils New Inkjet Printer Models II-26
Toshiba Develops Latest Monochrome Laser Printer II-27
Canon Introduces Three New Printers II-27
Epson Unleashes Two High Quality Photo Printers II-27
Epson Launches High Quality Single-Function Inkjet Printer II-28
Samsung Unveils World’s Smallest Color Laser Printer II-28
Epson Unveils Stylus C120, World’s Fastest Inkjet II-28

7. Recent Industry Activity II-29
Ricoh Americas Purchases BSA Business Solutions II-29
Kyocera Mita to Acquire Assets and Intellectual Property of
Peerless II-29
HP Closes Acquisition of MacDermid ColorSpan II-29
Global Imaging Takes Over an Indiana Office Technology Supplier II-29
HP to Purchase Exstream Software II-29
Printronix Acquired by a San Francisco PE Firm II-30
RISO Forms Partnership with a Premium Die-Cut Paper Supplier II-30
Apple Purchases CUPS modular printing software II-30
TPM Buys AandE Printing II-30
Ricoh to Establish Copier and Printer Unit in Thailand II-30
Kyocera Mita and Microsoft Create Patent Licensing Agreement II-30
Ricoh and IBM Establish Joint Venture Printing Systems Company II-31
HP Acquires NUR Macroprinters II-31
Orbotech Acquires New System II-31

8. Focus on Select Global Players II-32
Brother Industries, Ltd. (Japan) II-32
Canon, Inc. (Japan) II-32
Dell, Inc. (USA) II-32
Fujitsu Limited (Japan) II-33
Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P. (USA) II-33
Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. (USA) II-34
Lexmark International, Inc. (USA) II-34
Oki Data Americas, Inc. (USA) II-35
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea) II-35
Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan) II-36
Xerox Corporation (USA) II-36

9. Global Market Perspective II-37
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers by Product Segment- Inkjet, Laser,
(Monochrome Lasers, Color Lasers) and Impact Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2002 through 2010 in
‘000 Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 4: World Long-Term Projections for Computer Printers by
Product Segment- Inkjet, Laser, (Monochrome Lasers, Color
Lasers) and Impact Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2011 through 2015 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by
Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Inkjet, Laser, (Monochrome Lasers, Color Lasers) and Impact
for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-38


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Laser Printers: Outlook and Overview III-1
Its All-in-One All the Way III-1
Competitive Outlook III-1
Key Players III-1
Dell, Inc. III-1
Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P. III-2
Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. III-3
Lexmark International, Inc. III-3
Oki Data Americas, Inc. III-3
Xerox Corporation III-4
Product Launches III-4
Strategic Developments III-7
B.Market Analytics III-9
Table 6: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser
Printers by Segment – Color Laser and Monochrome Laser
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 7: US Long-Term Projections for Laser Printers by
Segment – Color Lasers and Monochrome Lasers Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in
‘000 Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 8: US 10-Year Perspective for Laser Printers by
Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Color
Lasers & Monochrome Lasers for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 9: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser
Printers by Segment – Color Laser and Monochrome Laser
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 10: US Long-Term Projections for Laser Printers by
Segment – Color Lasers and Monochrome Lasers Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in
US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 11: US 10-Year Perspective for Laser Printers by
Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Color
Lasers & Monochrome Lasers for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

2. Japan III-11
A.Market Analysis III-11
Current and Future Analysis III-11
Key Players III-11
Brother Industries, Ltd. III-11
Canon, Inc. III-11
Fujitsu Limited III-12
Seiko Epson Corporation III-12
Product Launches III-12
Recent Industry Activity III-13
B.Market Analytics III-14
Table 12: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Computer Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2000 through 2010 in Billion Yen (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 13: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Computer
Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in Billion Yen (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 14: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Computer Printers by Product Segment –Monochrome and
Color Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2000 through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 15: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Computer
Printers by Product Segment – Monochrome and Color Printers
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in ‘000 Units (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-15

3. Europe III-16
A. FRANCE III-16
Current and Future Analysis III-16
Table 16: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers by Product Segment – Inkjet Printers and
Laser Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2002 through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 17: French Long-Term Projections for Computer Printers
by Product Segment – Inkjet Printers and Laser Printers
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in ‘000 Units (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 18: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers by Product Segment – Inkjet Printers and
Laser Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2002 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 19: French Long-Term Projections for Computer Printers
by Product Segment – Inkjet Printers and Laser Printers
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17
B. GERMANY III-18
Current and Future Analysis III-18
Table 20: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2001 through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 21: German Long-Term Projections for Computer Printers
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in ‘000 Units (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 22: Leading Vendors in German Printers Market (2007):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for HP, Lexmark, Canon,
Epson, Kyocera and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-19
C. RUSSIA III-19
Current and Future Analysis III-19
Table 23: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers by Product Segment – Inkjet Printers,
Laser Printers and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in ‘000 Units
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 24: Russian Long-Term Projections for Computer
Printers by Product Segment – Inkjet Printers, Laser
Printers and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in ‘000 Units
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 25: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers
by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Inkjet Printers, Laser Printers and Impact Printers for the
Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 26: Leading Vendors in Russian Printers Market (2007):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for HP, Epson, Samsung,
Canon and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
Product Launch III-21

4. Asia-Pacific III-22
A.CHINA III-22
Current and Future Analysis III-22
Table 27: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2001 through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 28: Chinese Long-Term Projections for Computer
Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 29: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Color Laser Computer Printers Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in ‘000 Units
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 30: Chinese Long-Term Projections for Color Laser
Computer Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2011 through 2015 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 31: Leading Vendors in Chinese Printers Market (2007):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for HP, Epson, Cannon,
Lenovo, Lexmark and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-23
B. INDIA III-24
Current and Future Analysis III-24
Overview III-24
Table 32: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Computer Printers by Product Segment - Dot Matrix, Laser and
Inkjet Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2001 - 02 through 2010 - 11 in ‘000 Units
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 33: Indian Long-Term Projections for Computer Printers
by Product Segment - Dot Matrix, Laser and Inkjet Printers
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011-12 through 2014-15 in ‘000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 34: Leading Vendors in Indian Dot Matrix Printers
Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
TVSE, Epson, WEP and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-25
C. SOUTH KOREA III-25
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.- A Key Player III-25
Product Launches III-26


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE