Recharger Magazine

How many cartridges go back to the OEM, how many are returned to the dealer, and how many end up in the garbage?

Innovation is changing today's imaging market. What are some of the key impacts?

One-third of U.S. companies said environmental considerations affect office print volumes, and those respondents are more likely to use aftermarket cartridges.

Not surprisingly, no. Most office users still print and copy text documents and e-mails, with large companies using as many as 591 reams per month.

What are the environmental benefits of MPS, and the impact of adopting a managed print program?

It's no surprise that the SOHO sector is the largest user of inkjet printers, but who's second?

The case for business ink jet vendor assessment.

Where Are They Going and Why?

What companies are looking for in an MPS Engagement.

Components: What makes up the ideal MPS device?

How many offices use color, and what for? What would make office users more likely to print in color?

Fifty-two percent of American companies have one or more color laser printers in active use.

There is a world of opportunity for aftermarket monochrome cartridges in American offices. How many cartridges does the average company purchase each year, and how many of those are aftermarket?

Scientific and professional services have the greatest number of devices installed, while arts, entertainment and publishing have the fewest. Who else is printing?

Does a wireless network increase printing volumes? How many offices have wireless networks? Visit this month’s Lyra Report Online to find out.

Scott Hornbuckle has seen what a profound effect MPS has had on the imaging industry. In "The Impact of MPS on Page Volumes," he explains how companies are taking action to reduce this impact during these challenging economic times.

Ann Priede of Photizo Group has heard SMBs say they cannot compete with large businesses and OEMs for MPS contracts, but she says it's quite the contrary. In this Recharger article, Priede highlights some of the benefits of being an SMB MPS provider.

Rob Sethre of Photizo Group recalls the days of black-and-white TVs, cameras and computer monitors. Years later, though, the alternative color products hit the market. At first, their quality was questionable, and the products were often slow, inefficient, expensive and "unnecessary" – until they weren't, and the color version ultimately triumphed. Sethre says color development in the print-device marketplace has been similar. So where are we today? Read more to find out.

Ann Priede of Photizo Group points out that OEMs are fiercely protecting their supplies revenue, especially as third-party consumable suppliers move aggressively to claim a portion of this lucrative market. The net result is an ongoing struggle for both market share and customer mindshare that results in lower-cost, higher-quality consumables for end users, but at what cost does this come to manufacturers and suppliers?

The Photizo Group's Rob Sethre breaks down the retail sector, pointing out that one of the great opportunities for print vendors is identifying and addressing vertical markets. Some segments, such as retail, are still dependent on hard-copy output and are highly receptive to the use of local printing equipment and specialized media/consumables.

Ann Priede, VP of Services and Publications at Photizo Group, shares some positive trends that, despite the tough economic environment, drive growth opportunities in the printing and imaging industry. Find out what these are in this Photizo Report.

The transformation to MPS has been a pain point for many manufacturers, resellers and even end users. Making it even harder is the fact that most printers and MFPs have been designed for transactional sales, not for services. This article highlights some of the elements that should be incorporated in an MPS-ready device.

The Photizo Group's Ann Priede quotes the familiar phrase, “The only constant is change,” which is bandied about on any number of occasions and is an apt description for today’s industry. Find out why in this month's Photizo Report.

Ann Priede looks back on the previous year, highlighting and analyzing industry and market trends, including hardware and imaging supplies shipments and revenue, to determine what might be in store for the year ahead.

Larry Jamieson shares good news in the article “The Laser Toner Cartridge Market: Steady Growth Forecast Through 2015.” According to the data in Lyra’s latest report, from which this article is taken, the market for toner cartridges will grow again after bottoming out in 2010.

According to the data in Lyra's latest report, from which this article is taken, several factors will contribute to renewed growth in this market from 2011 through 2015 as the recession recedes, including a shift in the product mix from tricolor to single-color cartridges.

Larry Jamieson explains why the “Monochrome Single-Function Laser Printer Revival Will Be a Short-Lived Affair.” The global economic slowdown caused a drastic decline in shipments and revenue for the single-function monochrome laser printer market in 2009. In 2010, the segment improved, but shipments were not as high as they had been anticipated to be in mid-2009.

Larry Jamieson shares some of Lyra Research’s findings, which contains a sampling of information from a report that compares devices by color speed segments rather than traditional categories for Segment 1-3 color laser MPFs.

Larry Jamieson and Lynette Vega collaborate on this month’s Lyra Report, “Lyra Forecasts Growth in the Inkjet All-in-One Market Through 2015.” Lyra recently released its inkjet forecast in a new report, and this article spotlights a portion of that report, focusing on the inkjet all-in-one market.