Print Cartridges and Consumables

Canon extends Business Centre network

Print player cuts the ribbon on two centres established with platinum partners to increase services for customers Continue Reading

HP expects printer market to ramp up

As offices have reopened and workers have returned, the printer has been one of the key tools they have missed during the pandemic Continue Reading

Print industry needs to work with channel on sustainability

Vendors are strong on their own actions, but need to use programmes to support more action in their channels Continue Reading

Tech Data enhances managed print offering

Distributor adds more depth to its OpenMPS cloud-based offering after getting partner feedback Continue Reading

MicroScope: Can life ever really be simple for partners?

In this issue, discover whether simplifying programmes and interactions with partners is achievable, and what barriers stand in the way for vendors looking to make life easier. Also read about why reskilling in a post-pandemic world is key to boosting industry, and learn about what to expect from the manufacturing sphere over the next year Continue Reading

Quocirca: Sustainability becoming top factor in print world

Customers want to get to net zero and the print channel must be able to show it can support that ambition Continue Reading

Brother launches MPS offering at small customers

Print specialist Brother gives channel a subscription service option that should appeal to those that have previously shied away from managed print services Continue Reading

Print channel benefits from offices reopening

It’s been a tough time for those selling, servicing and supporting print hardware, but there are signs that 2022 will be a better year for the channel Continue Reading

HP takes millions of dodgy print products out of circulation

Vendor’s counterfeit operation means that channel partners are spared revenues to illegal consumables and components Continue Reading

Refillable ink a way for the channel to keep the customer

The technology ticks sustainability boxes but, unlike some of direct cartridge offerings, enables the partner to keep the relationship going with the user Continue Reading

Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security

There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends Continue Reading

Shortages cause the channel to ask questions

Component issues have been a feature of the market all year, but as the fourth quarter looms, the channel is being encouraged to get a strategy around products Continue Reading

Brother responds to hybrid working shift

Printer player rolls out mini A4 inkjet range that the channel can pitch to those working in small offices and at home Continue Reading

Print market transitioning to services

Covid-hit industry is accelerating its shift to a cloud and services model to ensure it can offset decline in traditional volume business Continue Reading

Fujitsu putting €3m into its channel programme

Vendor will use funds to support enhancements and increase rewards for partners that line up behind its strategic areas of focus Continue Reading

Print partners need to do more

Canon Europe research shines light on customer frustrations with the way they are currently being served by the channel Continue Reading

The sustainability challenge

Epson research indicates that users do care about sustainability, but it's not as easy as just tapping into that sentiment Continue Reading

Canon cuts ribbon on latest Business Centre with IT@Spectrum

Canon continues on its mission to establish centres with partners to increase its penetration in key geographic areas Continue Reading

Sustainability is a growing part of the printing pitch

The pandemic has given many customers the chance to consider their strategy going forward Continue Reading

Ricoh snaps up MTI Technology

Printer player strikes deal to add more depth to its services capabilities across EMEA Continue Reading

HP keeping an eye on print inventory levels

Vendor is having to juggle with some challenges in the commercial print market as a result of the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading

Print channel must adapt to a hybrid world

Latest findings from analyst house Quocirca indicate many expect remote working to remain the norm Continue Reading

Coronavirus has not knocked the sustainability pitch

Epson reports that channel partners and customers are still talking green even in the face of the pandemic Continue Reading

HP sets sights on ambitious sustainability goals

HP plans to increase use of recycled materials in printers and PCs over the next five years Continue Reading

Enterprise print market getting ready for the start of a recovery

Context has shared its latest analysis of the market, and its expectations should bring some cheer to hard-pressed printer specialists Continue Reading

Printer channel braced for coronavirus-related revenue hit

The Covid-19 pandemic has had quite an impact on the printer industry, with many expecting it to reduce revenues Continue Reading

Channel showing resilience as Q2 progresses

It's a bit of a rollercoaster out there, but the channel is showing some positive signs, according to the latest analysis from Context Continue Reading

Xerox adds managed print muscle with Arena Group buy

Print vendor makes acquisition to give it more options across the European SME market Continue Reading

Print channel has a strong sustainability pitch

Long-standing recycling schemes and print management designed to reduce paper wastage are just some of the efforts the industry has made over the years to increase sustainability Continue Reading

Managed print players caught up in customer tension

Those making the IT decisions hold different views around printing and collaboration compared with the rest of the workforce and the MPS supplier has to bridge that gap Continue Reading

Brother steps up sustainability support for partners

Printer vendor appoints sustainability champion to work with channel partners and users Continue Reading

Brother highlights the 'paper-lite' opportunity

Firm has charted an increase in scanning as SMEs look to try to reduce the amount of paper they are printing Continue Reading

HP bolsters copier position with Apogee buy

Apogee has found itself the target of a deal as HP looks to increase its chances of gaining a major foothold in the A3 copier market Continue Reading

Canon refreshes partner programme

A unified offering should make it easier for partners to sell across more of the vendor's portfolio Continue Reading

Print industry braced for change as disruption hits

Looking ahead to 2025 the print industry is going to go through major changes and vendors and resellers need to start preparing now Continue Reading

GDPR and digital transformation fueling managed print

The reasons for customers to take a closer look at managed print services are increasing Continue Reading

Sharp regains channel confidence following Foxconn investment

Sharp in “next phase” of growth after Foxconn injection; unveils expanded portfolio for partners Continue Reading