[Report] COMPUTER PRINTERS TOC

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview & Analysis II-1

Current Market Synopsis II-1
Current & Future Analysis II-1
Regional Perspective II-1
Product Segment Perspective II-2
Market Drivers II-2
Market Dynamics II-3
Multifunction Peripherals Set to Override Inkjet Printers II-3
PC-Less Printers Make a Splash II-3
End of the Road for Impact Printers II-4
Sustained Growth for Point-of-Sales Printers II-4
Factors Influencing the Market II-5
PC Market Dictates Printer Volumes II-5
Growing Need for Printed Output II-5
Emergence of Strong SOHO Market II-5
Self-Employment Using Printers on the Rise II-5
Internet - The Key Driver II-5
Growing Penetration of Multifunctional Peripherals into Offices II-5

2. Product Overview II-6

Printers - A Computer Peripheral II-6
Classification of Printers II-6
Impact Printers II-6
Dot-Matrix Printers II-6
Daisy Wheel Printers II-7
Drum Printers II-7
Line Matrix Printers II-7
Technological Developments in Impact Printers II-7
Non-Impact Printers II-8
Laser Printers: Part & Parcel of Today's Work Environment II-8
Utility of a Laser Printer II-8
Laser Printers Market - Current Scenario II-8
Monochrome Laser Printers II-9
Monochrome Lasers - Classification II-9
Personal Printers II-9
Workgroup Printers II-9
Departmental Printers II-10
Color Laser Printers II-10
Color Photo Printers II-10
Network Laser Printers II-10
Laser Printers - Process Overview II-11
Multifunction Devices II-11
Classification of MFPs II-11
MFPs Drive the Consumables Market II-12
Inkjet Printers II-12
Inkjet Printers - Current Scenario II-13
Printing Process in Inkjet Printers II-13
Inkjet Vs Laser Printers - A Process Comparison II-13
Inkjets of Today II-14
Color Inkjet Printers - Two Categories II-14
Four-Color Inkjets: Advantages/Disadvantages II-14
Six-Color Inkjets: Advantages/Disadvantages II-14
Color Printer Technologies II-15
Growing Demand for Color Printing II-15
Different Color-Printing Technologies Available II-15
Evolution of Color Printers II-16
Color Vs Monochrome Printing II-16
Other Printer Categories II-17
Thermal Printers II-17
Electro-Photographic Printers II-18
End Use Market Segmentation II-18
Yardsticks to Select the Right Printer II-18
Speed Rating - Not a True Measure of Printer's Real Speed II-18
Resolution II-19
Dithering II-19
Memory II-19
Print Medium Compatibility II-19
Networking Interface II-19
Printer Software - Another Important Aspect II-19

3. Competitive Dynamics II-20

Entry Barriers to the Computer Printer Industry II-20
Taking on Mighty Brands - A Herculean Task II-20
Technology - Intensive Inputs Needed II-20
Falling Prices Will Hit Bottomline II-20
Wafer Thin Margins and High Distribution Costs Spell Doom II-20
Risk Factors in the Printers Industry II-20
Bulging Product Lines II-20
Shortening Product Life Cycles II-21
Cannibalization of Existing Product Lines by New Technologies II-21
Increased Exposures to Lean Product Lines by Few Companies II-21
Table 1: Leading Players in the Printers Market Worldwide for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Samsung, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21
Table 2: Leading Players in the Printers Market Worldwide 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Samsung, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
Inkjet Printer Market II-22
Table 3: Leading Players in the Inkjet Printers Market Worldwide 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Samsung, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Table 4: Leading Players in the Inkjet Printers Market Worldwide 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Samsung, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Table 5: Leading Players in Color Inkjet Printers Market Worldwide for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24
Laser Printer Market II-24
Table 6: Monochrome Laser Printers Market Worldwide for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Canon and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24
Table 7: Monochrome Laser Printer Market Worldwide for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, and Canon (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-25
Table 8: Monochrome Laser Printer Market Worldwide for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Installed Base for Hewlett-Packard, Canon, and Lexmark (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-25
Xerox Tops Color Laser Revenues, HP Tops Volumes II-26
Table 9: Leading Players in Color Laser Printers Market Worldwide for 2003, 2004 (E) and 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, Canon, Lexmark, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-26

4. Distribution Channels II-27

Distribution Breakdown II-27

5. Technological Innovations/Breakthroughs II-28

Evolution of Digital Flatbed Printers II-28
"Smart" Printers are the Need of the Hour II-28

6. Product Developments/Introductions II-29

HP Unveils Advanced Printers II-29
Dell Initiates Price War with US$ 100 Laser Printer II-29
Star Micronics to Launch TSP100 futurePRNT II-29
Lexmark P4350 Launched II-29
Fuji Xerox Launches Two Cut-Sheet Laser Printers II-29
Lexmark Debuts Inkjet Photo Printer with Built-in CD Burner II-30
Lexmark Launches Three Single-Function Monochrome Laser Printers II-30
Hewlett-Packard Launches Vivera Line of Printers II-30
Fuji Xerox Rolls Out Phaser 3115 Laser Printer II-30
Oce Unveils CS6060 Solvent Inkjet Printer II-30
Brother Introduces New HL-5100 Series of Duplex Printers II-31
Canon Launches i990 Inkjet Printer II-31
Canon Unveils BJ-W 8200 Printer II-31
HP Introduces New Color LaserJet Printers for SMBs II-31
Lexmark Unveils Lexmark X422 MFP II-31
Lexmark Launches its C752L Laser Product Line II-31
Epson Rolls Out Stylus C63 Printer II-31
Konica Minolta Introduces PageProE1350W
Laser Printer II-32
Xerox Extends its Phaser Range of Laser Printers II-32
Xerox Launches Tigris Copier/Printer II-32
Xerox to Unveil New Printers II-32
Brother Launches Monochrome Laser Printers II-32
Brother Unveils Workgroup Laser Printer II-32
Brother Introduces MPrint Micro Printer II-33
Brother Introduces MFC 890 Multi-Functional Device II-33
Canon Launches Five New Printers II-33
Canon Develops New Bubble Jet Printer Pixus 50i II-33
Canon Unveils i320 Bubble Jet Printer II-33
Canon to Launch New Ink-Jet Printers in Germany II-33
Canon Launches MPC200 Printer II-33
Canon Introduces Two New PictBridge-Compatible Inkjet Printers II-33
HP Unveils New Multi Function Printers and Software to Cut Print Costs II-34
HP Rolls Out New Printers for Digital Imaging II-34
HP Introduces New Color LaserJet Printers II-34
HP Launches Two Large-Scale Printers II-34
HP Introduces New Printers II-34
Lexmark Introduces New Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) II-34
Lexmark Launches New High-Performance Color Laser Printers II-35
Lexmark Introduces Latest Range of Laser Printers II-35
Lexmark Unveils Six New Inkjet Printers II-35
Epson Launches Stylus C84 II-35
Epson Introduces Stylus Photo R300 for Direct Printing from Digital Cameras II-36
Epson Introduces First POS Printer with ID Scanner II-36
Fujitsu Subsidiary Develops Nonvolatile Toner for Commercial Printers II-36
Minolta-QMS Unveils World's Economical Color Laser Printers II-36
Dell Launches the New All-In-One Printer A960 II-36
Dell Expands its Line of Laser Printers II-36
Dell Launches Three New Models II-37
Fuji Xerox Adds New Printers to its Phaser Line II-37
Xerox Canada Introduces iGen3, Digital Color Printing Technology II-37
Xerox Unveils Xerox 2101 Copier/Printer II-37
Xerox Introduces Document Centre 500 Series in the Middle East II-37
Xerox Rolls Out Two Multifunction Systems in the Middle East II-37
Oki Data Launches OKI C9500dxn Pro Studio Edition Digital Color Printer II-38
Oki Data Extends its Microline Series II-38
Brother Launches MW-100, World's Smallest Printer II-38
Canon Launches Next Generation Color imageRUNNER C2058-Office Printer II-38
Canon Rolls out New IRC 2105 Copier/Printer II-38
Lexmark Rolls Out New Wide-Format Printer II-38
Lexmark Unveils New Printers II-38
Lexmark International Singapore Introduces New Color Laser Printers II-39
Seiko Epson to Unveil Colorio PM-860PT II-39
Epson Introduces New Wireless Desktop Ink Jet Printer II-39
Minolta QMS Launches Large Format Network Printer II-39
Minolta QMS Launches New Desktop Printer, PagePro 1250E II-39
Xerox Unveils 1010, Light Production Printer II-39
Lexmark Releases X620e and X750e Departmental MFPs II-39
Hybrid Services Premieres the Mimaki JV3
Full-Solvent Inkjet II-40
IBM Supplements Impact Printer Line with IBM 4247-V04 II-40
Norwood Marking Systems Launches Jaguar II
Thermal Printers II-40
Hewlett-Packard Unleashes the Designjet 100
Wide-Format Printer II-40
Epson Unveils New Stylus Photo Printers II-40
Xerox Introduces Workcentre Pro 416 II-40
Hewlett-Packard Introduces psc 2110 and psc 2210 Multifunction Devices II-41
Hewlett-Packard Launches Photosmart 7550 Photo Printers II-41
Xerox Introduces Workcentre Pro 423 and 428
Multi-function Systems II-41
Ricoh Unveils AP3800C Multi-Function Machine II-41
Canon Releases the CLC 1180 and CLC 1160
Digital Color Printers II-41
Toshiba Introduces the e-Studio20CP Line II-41
Hewlett-Packard Presents the Indigo Line of Printers II-41
Lexmark Introduces X750e Single-Pass Color Printer II-41
Canon Rolls Out Smartbase Mpc600f and Smartbase Mpc400 Multi-function Devices II-42
Tally Inaugurates T6212 Printer II-42
Konica Showcases 7115 Multifunction Machine II-42
Panasonic and Lexmark Roll Out New Multipurpose Equipment II-42
Genicom Launches its Maiden Color Printer II-42
Xerox Unveils Docu-Print 90 and Docu-Tech 90
Single-Sheet Printers II-43
Gestetner Rolls Out 1202 and 1202f Printer-cum-Copiers II-43
Compuprint Unveils Pagemaster 210/N
and 280/N Printers II-43
Konica Unleashes DP 75 Printer II-43
Brother Unleashes the HL-2600 CN Printer II-43
IBM Upgrades the 6400 Line Matrix Printer II-43
Epson Releases Epson Stylus C61 Inkjet II-43
Genicom Corp Launches 3850 and 3870 24-pin Dot-Matrix Printers II-44
Samsung Electronics Releases ML-1510 Footprint Laser Printer II-44
Hewlett-Packard Introduces the Fast-Printing LaserJet 4300 Monochrome Printer Line II-44
Xerox Brings out Phaser 7300 Workgroup Color Printer Series II-44
Xerox Unveils its Fastest Monochrome Laser Printer - Phaser 4400 II-44
Panasonic Launches its First Color Laser Printer - WORKiO CL500 II-44
Epson Substitutes Aculaser 8500 with Aculaser 8600 II-44
Hewlett-Packard Debuts HP 4600 Four-Color Laser Printer II-45
Hewlett Packard Unleashes Color LaserJet 4600 for Bulk-Volume Applications II-45
Xerox Inaugurates Phaser 6200 Color Laser Printer II-45
Kyocera Mita Releases the FS-1800+ Ecosys Monochrome Laser Printer II-45
Panasonic Introduces KX-P7100 Laser Printer II-45
Samsung Launches Printers and Multifunction Devices II-45
Toshiba America Launches Standalone Digital Monochrome Lasers II-46
Epson Electronics Debuts Acu-Laser C 1000, C 1000 N and C 2000 PS Color Lasers II-46
Lexmark Debuts E320, E322 and E322n Array of Monochrome, Desktop Lasers II-46
Lexmark Launches Z Series of Color Inkjet Printers for the Corporate Sector II-46
Lexmark Launches the Industry's First Web-Enabled Printer II-46
Star Micronics America Unleashes the TSP700 Thermal Printer Line II-46
Oki Data Americas Debuts Marketing Versions of Digital LED Color Printers II-46
OKI Data Americas Inaugurates the C9000 Range of Color Laser Printers II-47
Lexmark Airs Laser Color Solutions for SMBs II-47
Epson America Presents Epson Stylus Color and Stylus Color 880i II-47
Lexmark Launches 8 Monochrome Laser and Multifunction Printers II-47
IBM Introduces Infoprint 4100 Laser Printers II-47
Nashuac Takes Wraps off its 1805 and 1505 Multipurpose Systems II-48
Canon and Fuji Xerox Launch New Products II-48
Xerox Debuts Docutech 90 and Docuprint 90 Production Printers II-48
Xerox Engineering Systems Introduces Synergix 8850 Monochrome Printer II-48
Hewlett-Packard Unleashes the Psc950 Multi-Purpose Device II-48
Toshiba Revamps FC15 and FC22 Color Printer-Copiers II-48
Ricoh Rolls Out Aficio 1015 and 1018 Multifunction Equipment II-48
Canon Broadens the ImageRunner Range II-49
Xerox Unveils DocuPrint 75 and DocuTech 75 Printers II-49
Kyocera Debuts Ecosys FS-1000+ Printer for Personal and Business Uses II-49
Xerox Introduces The Phaser 3400 Printer II-49
Lexmark Unveils Lexmark J110 and C720 Printers II-49
Xerox Launches DocuColor 2006 Printer-plus-Copier II-49
NEC Unleashes Multi-Impact 700JX2 Horizontal Dot Impact Printer II-50
Epson Releases LX-1170 Dot-Matrix Base Model II-50
IBM Refurbishes the 4247 Dot Matrix Printer II-50
Samsung Debuts a Range of Laser Printers II-50
Fuji Xerox Rolls out the Phaser 860 Color Laser II-50
Lexmark Releases Optra Line of Laser Printers II-50
Canon Debuts Canon Color Laser Shot LBP-2050 II-51
Hewlett-Packard Introduces the LaserJet 9000
Printer Series II-51
Seiko Epson Unveils InterLaser LP- Series of Monochrome Printers II-51
Minolta-QMS Inaugurates Minolta-QMS Color Laser Printer II-51
Sharp Corp Unleashes Prizma AJ-1100 and AJ-2200 Color Inkjet Printers II-51

7. Recent Industry Activity II-52

HP Acquires Scitex Vision II-52
Lexmark Recalls its Laser Printers II-52
Dell Inks Technology Agreements with Fuji Xerox, Kodak, and Samsung II-52
HP and Cal Comp Teamed up to Build Capacity at Plants in Thailand II-52
HP Accords with Olivetti Tecnost and Samsung Electronics II-52
Fujitsu and Synnex Canada Limited Inks Distribution Agreement II-53
Minolta QMS Inks a Partnership Agreement with Actebis II-53
Heidelberg Renews Partnership with Canon II-53
Xerox Expands Partnership Agreement with EFI to Integrated Workflow Solutions II-53
Canon Plans to Spin-Off its Fukushima Plant II-53
Fuji Xerox Spins Off Its Office-Use Laser Printer Business II-53
Oki Data to Transfer its Black-and-white Printers Production Base to China II-53
Minolta QMS Enters into Strategic Partnership with Corel Corporation II-54
Dell Allies with Lexmark to Enter the Printer Market II-54
Brother to Establish Ink-Jet Printer Factory in China II-54
Canon to shut down its Mexican Plant II-54
Fujitsu to Transfer Printer Systems Operations to Fuji Xerox II-54
Optimal Robotics Licenses SATO to Use Optimal Systems Services II-54
Epson in an OEM Alliance with Squirrel Systems II-55
Eastman Kodak Purchases ENCAD II-55
HP and Compaq Merge II-55
Kyocera Mita Espana to Acquire Dirac II-55
CPG International Pens Technology-cum-Industrial Alliance with MPH France II-55
Canon Enters into a Development Agreement with T/R Systems II-55
Canon to Build Bubble Jet Printer Factory in Vietnam II-56
Canon Plans to Establish a Manufacturing Subsidiary in Vietnam II-56
HP Strikes a Distribution Deal with Noblet Graphics II-56
Minolta Institutes Joint Venture with Fujitsu II-56
Hewlett-Packard Announces Acquisition of Indigo NV II-56
Logix Signs Marketing Pact with IBM Printing Systems II-56
Xerox Espana Signs Deal to Distribute Multi-Functional Peripherals II-57
Fuji Photo, Sharp and Xerox Establish Venture to Produce Inkjet Printers II-57
Konica and Minolta Become Partners II-57

8. Focus on Select Global Players II-58

Brother Industries Ltd (Japan) II-58
Canon Inc (Japan) II-58
Dell Inc (USA) II-58
Fujitsu (Japan) II-59
Hewlett-Packard Company (USA) II-59
Konica Minolta Printing Solutions USA Inc (USA) II-60
Lexmark International Inc (USA) II-60
Oki Data Americas Inc (USA) II-61
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea) II-61
Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan) II-61
Xerox Corporation (USA) II-62

9. Global Market Perspective II-63

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Inkjet Printers by Product Segment - Single Function Inkjet Printers and Multifunction Inkjet Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Inkjet Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Single Function Inkjet Printers and Multifunction Inkjet Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Single Function Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Function Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Multifunction Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Multifunction Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Printers by Product Segment - Color Laser Printers and Monochrome Laser Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Laser Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Laser Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Color Laser Printers and Monochrome Laser Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Color Laser Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70
Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Color Laser Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Monochrome Laser Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71
Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Monochrome Laser Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71
Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Impact Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72
Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for Impact Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72
Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73
Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73
Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Inkjet Printers by Product Segment - Single Function Inkjet Printers and Multifunction Inkjet Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75Table 35: World 10-Year Perspective for Inkjet Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Single Function Inkjet Printers and Multifunction Inkjet Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75
Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Single Function Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Function Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Multifunction Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-77
Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Multifunction Inkjet Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-77
Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Printers by Product Segment - Color Laser Printers and Monochrome Laser Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Table 42: World 10-Year Perspective for Laser Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
Table 43: World 10-Year Perspective for Laser Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Color Laser Printers and Monochrome Laser Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Color Laser Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
Table 45: World 10-Year Perspective for Color Laser Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Monochrome Laser Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Table 47: World 10-Year Perspective for Monochrome Laser Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Table 48: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Impact Printers by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82
Table 49: World 10-Year Perspective for Impact Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

A. Market Analysis III-1
Single Largest Market in for Sluggish Growth III-1
Its All-in-One All the Way III-1
Competitive Outlook III-1Table 50: Leading Players in the US Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Epson, Dell, Canon, Oki Data, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Laser Printers III-2
Table 51: Leading Players in the US Color Laser Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, Dell, Lexmark, Ricoh, Oki Data, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Table 52: Leading Players in US Desktop Monochrome Laser Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Dell, Brother, Xerox, Oki Data, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Multifunction Peripherals III-3
Table 53: Leading Players in the US Market for Multifunction Peripherals for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Canon, Xerox, Brother, Sharp, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Table 54: Leading Players in the US Market for Multifunction Peripherals for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Xerox, Canon, Hewlett Packard, Ricoh, Mita, Sharp, Konica, Savin, Minolta, Brother, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4
Inkjet Printers III-4
Table 55: Leading Players in US Inkjet Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Dell and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4
Table 56: Leading Players in US Market for Inkjet Multifunction Products for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Dell, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Table 57: Leading Players in US Market for Inkjet Multifunction Products for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Dell, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Key Players III-6
Dell Inc III-6
Hewlett-Packard Company III-6
Konica Minolta Printing Solutions U.S.A., Inc. III-7
Lexmark International, Inc. III-7
Oki Data Americas, Inc. III-8
Xerox Corporation III-8
Product Launches III-9
Strategic Developments III-14
B. Market Analytics III-17
Table 58: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
Table 59: US 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18
Table 60: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19
Table 61: US 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

2. Canada III-21

A. Market Analysis III-21
Outlook III-21
Market Review III-21
Accelerating the Printing Speeds III-21
Monochrome Laser Sales Stable, Color Lasers and AIO MFPs to Flourish III-21
Competitive Dynamics III-22
Table 62: Leading Players in the Canadian Inkjet Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Epson, Canon, and Others
(Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
Table 63: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Single Function Monochrome Laser Printers for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Samsung, Brother, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23
Table 64: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Color Laser Printers for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Xerox, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23
Table 65: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Color Laser Printers for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, Lexmark, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
Table 66: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Inkjet Printers for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Lexmark, and Canon (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
Table 67: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Inkjet Printers for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, and Lexmark (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
Table 68: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Multifunctional Peripherals for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Brother, Canon, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
Table 69: Leading Players in the Canadian Market for Inkjet Printers Multifunctional Peripherals for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Brother, and Canon (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
Product Launches III-26
Strategic Development III-27
B. Market Analytics III-27
Table 70: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 71: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 72: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
Table 73: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

3. Japan III-31

A. Market Analysis III-31
Outlook III-31
Current Market Scenario III-31
Table 74: Leading Players in the Japanese Inkjet Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) & 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown for Epson, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, NEC, Lexmark, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
Key Players III-32
Brother Industries, Ltd. III-32
Canon Inc III-33
Fujitsu III-33
Seiko Epson Corporation III-34
Product Launches III-34
Strategic Developments III-37
B. Market Analytics III-39
Table 75: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
Table 76: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
Table 77: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
Table 78: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

4. Europe III-43

A. Market Analysis III-43
Outlook III-43
Regional Perspective III-43
Product Segment Perspective III-43
B. Market Analytics III-44
Table 79: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 80: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 81: European 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
Table 82: European 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
Table 83: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Table 84: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Table 85: European 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Table 86: European 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

4a. France III-48

A. Market Analysis III-48
Outlook III-48
Product Launches III-48
Strategic Developments III-50
B. Market Analytics III-51
Table 87: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
Table 88: French 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
Table 89: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Table 90: French 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

4b. Germany III-55

A. Market Analysis III-55
Outlook III-55
Product Launches III-55
Strategic Development III-56
B. Market Analytics III-57
Table 91: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57
Table 92: German 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58
Table 93: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59
Table 94: German 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

4c. Italy III-61

A. Market Analysis III-61
Outlook III-61
Product Launch III-61
B. Market Analytics III-62
Table 95: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62
Table 96: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63
Table 97: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64
Table 98: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

4d. The United Kingdom III-66

A. Market Analysis III-66
Outlook III-66
Product Launches III-66
Strategic Development III-67
B. Market Analytics III-68
Table 99: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68
Table 100: UK 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69
Table 101: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
Table 102: UK 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

4e. Spain III-72

A. Market Analysis III-72
Outlook III-72
B. Market Analytics III-72
Table 103: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
Table 104: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73
Table 105: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
Table 106: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

4f. Russia III-76

A. Market Analysis III-76
Outlook III-76
Market Analysis III-76
Competitive Scenario III-76
Seiko Epson III-76
Lexmark III-77
B. Market Analytics III-77
Table 107: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77
Table 108: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78
Table 109: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
Table 110: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80

4g. Rest of Europe III-81

A. Market Analysis III-81
Outlook III-81
Czech Republic - Market Overview III-81
Central and Eastern Europe - Competitive Outlook in the Recent Past III-82
Table 111: Leading Players in the Central and Eastern European Market for Computer Printers (2000): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, Oki Data, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Table 112: Leading Players in the Central and Eastern European Market for Computer Printers (2000): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Oki Data, Xerox, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Product Launch III-82
Strategic Corporate Development III-83
B. Market Analytics III-83
Table 113: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83
Table 114: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
Table 115: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85
Table 116: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

5. Asia-Pacific III-87

A. Market Analysis III-87
Outlook III-87
Market Overview III-87
Competitive Landscape III-87
Australia III-88
Trend to Distribute-and-Print in Place of Print-and-Distribute III-88
Market Shifts to Workgroup Printing III-88
Product Launches III-89
Strategic Developments III-90
B. Market Analytics III-92
Table 117: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92
Table 118: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92
Table 119: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93
Table 120: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93
Table 121: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94
Table 122: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94
Table 123: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95
Table 124: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95

5a. China III-96

A. Market Analysis III-96
Outlook III-96
Table 125: Leading Players in the Hong Kong Computer Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) and 2005 (E) Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Samsung Electronics, Fuji Xerox, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96
B. Market Analytics III-97
Table 126: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97
Table 127: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-98
Table 128: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99
Table 129: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100

5b. India III-101

A. Market Analysis III-101
Outlook III-101
HP's Market All The Way III-101
Segment-wise Review of the Indian Printers Market III-102
Dot Matrix Printers III-102
Inkjet/Deskjet Printers III-102
Laser Printers III-102
B. Market Analytics III-103
Table 130: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-103
Table 131: Indian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - PercentageBreakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-104
Table 132: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-105
Table 133: Indian 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106

5c. Rest of Asia-Pacific III-107

A. Market Analysis III-107
Outlook III-107
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea) -
A Key Player III-107
B. Market Analytics III-108
Table 134: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-108
Table 135: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-109
Table 136: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-110
Table 137: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-111

6. Middle East & Africa III-112

A. Market Analysis III-112
Outlook III-112
South Africa III-112
Market Insights III-112
Product Launches III-112
B. Market Analytics III-114
Table 138: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-114
Table 139: Middle East & Africa 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-115
Table 140: Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-116
Table 141: Middle East & Africa 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-117

7. Latin America III-118

A. Market Analysis III-118
Outlook III-118
Market Scenario III-118
All-In-One Printers Trigger Growth in Printer Market III-118
Competitive Dynamics III-118
Gains for Some - Loss for Others III-118
Regional Perspective III-119
Brazil III-119
Mexico III-119
Argentina III-119
Competitive Outlook III-119
Table 142: Leading Players in the Latin American Computer Printers Market for 2003, 2004 (E) and 2005 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Lexmark, Canon, and Others (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-119
Product Launch III-120
Strategic Developments III-120
B. Market Analytics III-121
Table 143: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in '000 Units (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-121
Table 144: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-122
Table 145: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-123
Table 146: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Computer Printers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Inkjet Printers (Single Function Inkjet Printers & Multifunction Inkjet Printers), Laser Printers (Color Laser Printers & Monochrome Laser Printers), and Impact Printers for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart) III-124

IV. COMPETITION

1. Able Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-1
2. Acer, Inc. (Taiwan) IV-2
Acer Computer (ME) Ltd. (UAE) IV-3
Acer Computer BV (The Netherlands) IV-3
Acer TWP Corporation (Taiwan) IV-4
3. Adecs Computers Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-5
4. Adel Wissa & Co. (Egypt) IV-6
5. Adrian Press Ltd. (UK) IV-9
6. Advanced Technologies International (UK) IV-10
7. Alps Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-11
8. Alsoft Informatik AG (Switzerland) IV-14
9. Alto Digital Ltd. (UK) IV-15
10. Amoli Enterprises, Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-17
11. Apex Machine Company (USA) IV-18
12. Apple Computer, Inc. (USA) IV-19
Table 147: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended June) (In US$ million) IV-20
Table 148: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended June) (In US$ million) IV-20
Table 149: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Product Segment: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended June) (In US$ million) IV-20
Table 150: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended June) (In US$ million) IV-20
Table 151: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-21
Table 152: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-21
Table 153: Annual Sales Analysis by Product Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-21
Table 154: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-21
13. Aspxx (UK) IV-24
14. ATEN International Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-26
15. Atrix Business Products Pty, Ltd. (Australia) IV-27
16. Autodata Products Ltd. (UK) IV-27
17. Axiohm Transaction Solutions Inc., (USA) IV-28
18. B & D Print Services Ltd. (UK) IV-29
19. B & P Lightbrigade Group Ltd. (UK) IV-30
20. Bannerbridge PLC (UK) IV-33
21. Beacon Printers, (Penarth) Ltd. (UK) IV-36
22. Bear Solutions (Australia) IV-37
23. Beaverswood supply co., ltd (UK). IV-39
24. BEO Solutions AG (Switzerland) IV-41
25. Berolina Schriftbild GmbH & Co. Kg (Germany) IV-42
26. Birrer Informatik Management (Switzerland) IV-43
27. Blackburns of Bolton Ltd (UK) IV-44
28. Blaze Point Ltd . (UK) IV-46
29. Bluematic AG (Switzerland) IV-48
30. Bluhm-Systeme GmbH Kennzeichnungstechnik (Germany) IV-49
31. Borries Marking Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-50
32. BPL Limited (India) IV-51
33. Brady Corporation (France) IV-53
34. Bright Print (Australia) IV-54
35. Brother Industries Ltd. (Japan) IV-55
Table 155: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Q1) (In ¥ million) IV-56
Table 156: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (Q1) (In ¥ million) IV-56
Table 157: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-56
Table 158: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-57
Table 159: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-57
Brother International Corporation (USA) IV-60
Brother France SA (France) IV-60
Brother Industries (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-61
Office Equipment SpA (Italy) IV-61
36. Bull SA (France) IV-62
Bull Benelux (The Netherlands) IV-65
Bull Espana SA (Spain) IV-65
Bull SA-NV (Belgium) IV-66
37. C.P.G. International (France) IV-67
38. Canon, Inc. (Japan) IV-69
Table 160: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In ¥ billion) IV-70
Table 161: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In ¥ billion) IV-70
Table 162: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In ¥ billion) IV-70
Table 163: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-71
Table 164: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-71
Table 165: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-71
Canon USA, Inc. (USA) IV-73
Canon (Anglia) Office Automation Ltd. (UK) IV-77
Canon Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-78
Canon Belgium NV/SA (Belgium) IV-80
Canon Benelux NV (The Netherlands) IV-80
Canon Bretagne (France) IV-81
Canon France SA (France) IV-81
Canon Hi-Tech (Thailand) Ltd. (Thailand) IV-82
Canon Ltd. (UK) IV-82
Canon Luxembourg SA (Luxembourg) IV-83
39. Casio Computer Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-84
Table 166: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-84
Table 167: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-85
Table 168: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-85
40. CEM SpA (Italy) IV-88
41. CESA Electronic GmbH (Germany) IV-88
42. Changbai Computer Group Co. (China) IV-88
43. hangjiang Computer (Group) Union Corporation (China) IV-89
44. Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-89
45. Cheshire Office Supplies Ltd. (UK) IV-90
46. China Great Wall Computer Group Corporation (China) IV-91
47. Citizen Systems Europe Ltd. (UK) IV-92
48. Codent Limited (UK) IV-93
49. Codipack (The Netherlands) IV-94
50. Coherent ltd. (UK) IV-96
51. Com-Ing D.O.O. (Serbia and Montenegro) IV-97
52. Coming-Computer Engineering D.O.O. (Serbia and Montenegro) IV-98
53. Compu-Dif SA (France) IV-98
54. Compuprint Genicom International (UK) IV-99
55. Compuprint Grafisch Adviesburo BV (The Netherlands) IV-99
56. Compuspar (France) IV-100
57. Costech (Korea) IV-101
58. CPC PLC (UK) IV-102
59. CS Communication & Systemes (France) IV-107
60. Custom Engineering SpA (Italy) IV-108
61. D & E Office Solutions Ltd. (UK) IV-113
62. Dacoll Ltd. (UK) IV-113
63. Daewoo Information System Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-114
64. Dalektron GmbH (Germany) IV-114
65. Dalosy GmbH (Germany) IV-114
66. Dane-Elec Ltd. (UK) IV-115
67. Dansk Service Team ApS (Denmark) IV-115
68. Dansk Teknologi Produktionsaktieselskab (Denmark) IV-116
69. Data Modul AG (Germany) IV-117
70. Datacom System SA (Poland) IV-118
71. Datex DSM (France) IV-118
72. DED Ltd. (UK) IV-119
73. Deimo SpA (Italy) IV-122
74. Dell, Inc. (USA) IV-123
Table 169: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-124
Table 170: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-124
Table 171: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-124
Table 172: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-124
75. Deltec BV (The Netherlands) IV-130
76. Deverill Ltd. (UK) IV-131
77. DH Technology Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-132
78. Digiland Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-133
79. Digital Electronic (Romania) IV-133
80. Digital Interactive Solutions Limited (UK) IV-134
81. Dimension Graphics (Australia) IV-135
82. Disvent SA (Spain) IV-136
83. Domarc Srl (Italy) IV-136
84. Domino Amjet, Inc. (USA) IV-137
Domino SAS (France) IV-140
Domino Printing Sciences PLC (UK) IV-140
85. DPS (Digital Print Service) Ltd. (UK) IV-142
86. Drechtstad Automatisering (The Netherlands) IV-142
87. Drorys Import-Export Srl (Italy) IV-143
88. DTL Computer GmbH (Germany) IV-143
89. Durst (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-144
90. E S Technology Ltd. (UK) IV-145
91. Eastman Kodak Company (USA) IV-146
Table 173: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended September) (In US$ million) IV-148
Table 174: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended September) (In US$ million) IV-148
Table 175: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-148
Table 176: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-148
Kodak Polychrome Graphics Ltd. (UK) IV-162
Encad, Inc. (USA) IV-163
92. Edward Thompson Group (UK) IV-164
93. EGT Informationssysteme GmbH (Germany) IV-164
94. Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (USA) IV-165
95. Elkutec Electronic GmbH (Germany) IV-166
96. Ellikon Fine Printers (Australia) IV-166
97. Elmec Informatica Srl (Italy) IV-166
98. Elonex SA (Switzerland) IV-167
99. Eltop Electronics (Romania) IV-167
100. Ergo Italia SpA (Italy) IV-168
101. ESP Technologies Group Ltd. (UK) IV-170
102. Evans Graphics Ltd. (UK) IV-171
103. Excel Scientech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-172
104. Famill IT Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-173
105. Farbax Vertriebs AG (Switzerland) IV-174
106. Fargo Electronics, Inc. (USA) IV-175
107. Fisherprint Ltd. (UK) IV-176
108. Formosa International Group Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-177
109. Forward Group of Companies PLC (UK) IV-178
110. Fuji Xerox Australia Pty Limited (Australia) IV-179
111. Fujitsu Limited (Japan) IV-180
Table 177: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-180
Table 178: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-181
Fujitsu Computer Products of America (USA) IV-187
Fujitsu Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-191
Fujitsu Europe Ltd. (UK) IV-192
Fujitsu (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Thailand) IV-193
112. GeBe Elektronik Und Feinwerktechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-194
113. GPD Domenighini Srl (Italy) IV-194
114. Hafra Elektronik GmbH (Germany) IV-195
115. HC Linear KFT (Hungary) IV-195
116. Hegro Belgium NV (Belgium) IV-196
117. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Germany) IV-197
Table 179: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In € million) IV-198
Table 180: Annual Sales Analysis by Division: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-198
Table 181: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-198
118. Hewlett-Packard Company (USA) IV-201
Table 182: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-203
Table 183: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Segments: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-203
Table 184: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-203
Table 185: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-203
Table 186: Annual Sales Analysis By Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-204
Hewlett-Packard Australia Limited (Australia) IV-218
Hewlett Packard France (HP France) (France) IV-220
Hewlett Packard GmbH (Germany) IV-220
Hewlett Packard Ltd. (UK) IV-221
Hewlett-Packard Nederland (The Netherlands) IV-223
Hewlett-Packard Polska Sp. Z O.O. (Poland) IV-226
Hewlett Packard SA (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-226
Hewlett-Packard Sro (Czech Republic) IV-229
119. High Tech Automation Systems SA (Luxembourg) IV-230
120. Hitachi Ltd. (Japan) IV-231
Table 187: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-232
Table 188: Annual Sales Analysis by Segmen t: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-232
Table 189: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-233
Table 190: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-233
Table 191: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-233
121. HKS Software + Computersysteme GmbH (Germany) IV-241
122. HLS Ink Products Division CC (South Africa) IV-241
123. Hobbs Printers Ltd. (UK) IV-241
124. Horizon Computer Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-242
125. Horoquartz Gestion Des Temps (France) IV-244
126. Hunkeler Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-244
127. Hunter Penrose Supplies Ltd. (UK) IV-245
128. I.E.R (France) IV-246
129. Maje SA (France) IV-247
130. Impulse Business Services (UK) IV-248
131. Inet Data AB (Sweden) IV-248
132. Infos Italia Srl (Italy) IV-249
133. Infotronic SpA (Italy) IV-250
134. Ingenodata AG (Switzerland) IV-251
135. Intercomp SpA (Italy) IV-255
136. Intermec Technologies GmbH (Germany) IV-256
Intermec Technologies SA (France) IV-256
137. International Business Machines Corporation (USA) IV-259
International Business Machines SA (Spain) IV-264
IBM Australia Ltd. (Australia) IV-268
IBM Ceska Republika Spol Sro (Czech Republic) IV-269
IBM Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-270
IBM Ireland Limited (Ireland) IV-271
138. Investix Sas (France) IV-272
139. Ipex Information Technology Group (Australia) IV-273
140. Kaktus Computer AG (Switzerland) IV-274
141. Konica Minolta Printing Solutions USA, Inc. (USA) IV-275
142. Kopp Kabeltechnik (Germany) IV-277
143. Korporacja Kgl SA (Poland) IV-277
144. Kortho Kennzeichnungs-Systeme Vertriebs GmbH (Germany) IV-277
145. Krone Italia Srl (Italy) IV-278
146. Kuschmann Kabeltechnik (Germany) IV-278
147. Kyocera Corporation (Japan) IV-279
Table 192: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-279
Table 193: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-280
Table 194: Annual Sales Analysis By Product Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-280
Kyocera Electronics, Inc. (USA) IV-283
Kyocera Mita America, Inc. (USA) IV-283
Kyocera Mita España SA (Spain) IV-284
Kyocera Mita New Zealand Limited (New Zealand) IV-285
148. Lantech Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-286
149. Largan Digital Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-286
150. Lasertech (UK) IV-287
151. Lectra (France) IV-288
152. Lexmark International Group, Inc. (USA) IV-289
Lexmark International (Australia) Pty., Limited (Australia) IV-292
Lexmark International Ltd. (UK) IV-293
Lexmark International SA-NV (Belgium) IV-293
Lexmark International Sas (France) IV-294
Lexmark International Srl (Italy) IV-294
153. Linx Xymark (UK) IV-295
154. Lite-On Technology Corporation (Taiwan) IV-301
155. Loveshaw Europe Ltd. (UK) IV-302
156. Loyaltech SA (Switzerland) IV-303
157. Lusaro Markcolor SL (Spain) IV-304
158. Marco Systemanalyse Und Entwicklung GmbH (Germany) IV-306
159. Marconi Data Systems/Danaher (UK) IV-307
160. Marconi Sud Spa (Italy) IV-307
161. Marcopack SL (Spain) IV-308
162. Markem Corporation (USA) IV-310
Markem CE BV (The Netherlands) IV-311
163. Mark-O-Print GmbH (Germany) IV-312
164. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-313
Table 195: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ trillion) IV-317
Table 196: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ trillion) IV-317
Table 197: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ trillion) IV-317
Table 198: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ trillion) IV-317
Table 199: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ trillion) IV-318
Panasonic Corporation of North America (USA) IV-325
Matsushita Electric Taiwan Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-328
Panasonic France SA (France) IV-329
165. Matthews Kodiersysteme GmbH (Germany) IV-330
166. Matthews Swedot AB (Sweden) IV-330
167. Mayflower Aerosoft Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-330
168. Mbc-Computersysteme GmbH (Germany) IV-331
169. Media Sciences International, Inc. (USA) IV-333
Table 200: Half-yearly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-333
170. Menzies Nunn Ltd. (UK) IV-334
171. Microchip Computer Srl (Italy) IV-334
172. Mikrotron Microcomputer Digital Und Analogtechnik GmbH (Germany) IV-335
173. Mindmachine associates Ltd. (UK) IV-335
174. Mladost Elektronik AD (Serbia and Montenegro) IV-336
175. Modern Computers (UK) IV-337
176. Multilingual Graphic (France) IV-337
177. NCR Corporation (USA) IV-338
Ncr GmbH (Germany) IV-343
Ncr Italia SpA (Italy) IV-343
178. NEC Corporation (Japan) IV-344
Table 201: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In ¥ billion) IV-345
Table 202: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-346
Table 203: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-346
Nec Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-351
Nec Computers (France) IV-351
179. Nem Computer A/S (Denmark) IV-352
180. Net Company GmbH (Switzerland) IV-353
181. Newbury Data Recording Ltd. (UK) IV-354
182. Nukote International (USA) IV-358
183. NUR Macroprinters Ltd. (Israel) IV-360
Table 204: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-360
184. Oce NV (The Netherlands) IV-364
Table 205: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-365
Table 206: Annual Sales Analysis By Business Segment: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-366
Table 207: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-366
OcEFrance SA (France) IV-372
OcEpoland ltd. Oddzial Krakow (Poland) IV-375
185. Ocean Computers LLC (United Arab Emirates) IV-376
186. Oki Data Corporation (Japan) IV-377
Oki Data Americas, Inc. (USA) IV-378
Oki Europe Ltd. (UK) IV-380
Oki Systems (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-381
Oki Systems (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany) IV-381
OKI Systems (Norway) A/S (Norway) IV-381
187. Olivetti Tecnost SpA (Italy) IV-382
188. Optimus SA (Poland) IV-383
189. OTC Computers Sas (Italy) IV-383
190. OverClockers UK Ltd. (UK) IV-384
191. Overprint Packaging Ltd. (UK) IV-387
192. Pamo Computers Srl (Italy) IV-388
193. Peerless Systems Corporation (USA) IV-389
194. Perfect Print Sverige AB (Sweden) IV-392
195. Pillans & Wilson Holdings (UK) IV-392
196. Pos'etiq (France) IV-393
197. Praim SpA (Italy) IV-394
198. Printcom Grafiska AB (Sweden) IV-396
199. Printronix, Inc. (USA) IV-397
Printronix Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-399
Printronix UK Ltd. (UK) IV-399
200. Prism Digital Colour Ltd. (UK) IV-400
201. PSI Printer Systems International GmbH (Germany) IV-400
202. Reger Kabeltechnik (Germany) IV-401
203. Retone Ltd. (UK) IV-405
204. Rice Lake Weighing Systems (USA) IV-406
205. Ricoh Company Ltd. (Japan) IV-408
Table 208: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In ¥ millions) IV-408
Table 209: Annual Sales Analysis By Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ millions) IV-408
Table 210: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ millions) IV-409
Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc. (USA) IV-411
Ricoh Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-412
Ricoh Belgium BV (Belgium) IV-413
Lanier Belgium NV (Belgium) IV-414
Lanier España SA (Spain) IV-414
206. Rofin-Baaseluk Ltd (UK). IV-415
207. Roland D.G. Benelux NV (Belgium) IV-415
208. Rototype SpA (Italy) IV-416
209. S.J. Kennedy Group (UK) IV-417
210. Saldab AB (Sweden) IV-418
211. Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (South Korea) IV-419
Table 211: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In KWN billion) IV-419
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (USA) IV-420
212. Sax Software GmbH (Germany) IV-424
213. Schmidt Electronic Laboratories Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-426
214. Schneider-Kennzeichnung GmbH Gesellschaft Fur Ident- Und Kennzeichnungssysteme (Germany) IV-427
215. Scitex Vision (Israel) IV-428
Scitex Vision Europe NV (Belgium) IV-429
216. Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan) IV-430
Epson America, Inc. (USA) IV-432
Epson Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-433
Epson Danmark (Denmark) IV-438
Epson Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-439
Epson France SA (France) IV-440
Epson Iberica SA (Spain) IV-440
Epson India Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-442
Epson Uk, Ltd (UK). IV-442
217. Se-Spezial-Electronic AG (Germany) IV-443
218. Sharp Corporation (Japan) IV-444
Table 212: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-446
Table 213: Annual Sales Analysis By Segent: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-446
Table 214: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical
Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-446
Sharp Electronics Corporation (USA) IV-451
Sharp Electronics, Ltd (UK). IV-452
Sharp Office Equipment (Changshu) Co., Ltd. (China) IV-454
219. Sharples Group Ltd. (UK) IV-455
220. Signum Computer FE Signalverarbeitung Und Mustererkennung GmbH (Germany) IV-456
221. Spectrum Technologies Plc (UK) IV-457
222. Star micronics Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-459
223. Steffen Informatik AG (Switzerland) IV-460
224. Swaingrove Ltd. (UK) IV-461
225. Sylex Ergonomics Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-461
226. Tallygenicom (USA) IV-462
Tallygenicom (USA) IV-464
227. Targosoft It-Systemhaus GmbH (Germany) IV-465
228. Tatung Company (Taiwan) IV-466
229. Technifor Ltd. (UK) IV-467
230. Teco Information Systems Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) IV-468
231. Telekom Assist (France) IV-469
232. Tex Year Ind, Inc. (Taiwan) IV-470
233. The Cedar Press Ltd. (UK) IV-470
234. Toshiba Corporation (Japan) IV-471
Table 215: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In ¥ billion) IV-474
Table 216: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In ¥ billion) IV-475
Table 217: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (H1) (In ¥ billion) IV-475
Table 218: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-475
Table 219: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-476
Table 220: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-476
Toshiba Europa GmbH (Germany) IV-483
235. Trident Infotec (UK) IV-485
236. Trigem Computer, Inc. (Korea) IV-486
237. Triple P (The Netherlands) IV-487
238. Tuschen GmbH (Germany) IV-488
239. Tvs Electronics Ltd. (India) IV-489
240. Unique Micro Design Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-491
241. Videojet Technologies, Inc. (UK) IV-495
242. Vobis Microcomputer AG (Germany) IV-498
243. Weber Marking Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-499
244. Western Computer Group Ltd. (UK) IV-508
245. Widecom Group (The), Inc. (Canada) IV-509
246. Wipro Ltd. (India) IV-511
247. Wisbech Computer Services Ltd. (UK) IV-513
248. Wolf-Signiertechnik Stempel-Wolf GmbH (Germany) IV-514
249. Xerox Corporation (USA) IV-515
Table 221: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million) IV-517
Table 222: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million) IV-518
Table 223: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-518
Table 224: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-518
Table 225: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-518
Xerox Canada, Inc. (Canada) IV-520
Xerox Belgique/Luxembourg NV-SA (Belgium) IV-520
Xerox Engineering Systems Ltd. (UK) IV-521
Xerox Espanola S.A (Spain). IV-521
Xerox Europe Ltd. (Ireland) IV-522
Xerox Ltd. (UK) IV-522
Xerox SA (France) IV-522
250. Zebra Technologies Corporation (USA) IV-524
Table 226: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-525
Table 227: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-526
Table 228: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-526
Table 229: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarters: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-526
Table 230: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-526
Table 231: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-527
251. Zitech Electronics (Australia) IV-530
252. Zoran Corporation (USA) IV-531

COMPUTER PRINTERS

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview & Analysis II-1

2. Product Overview II-6

3. Competitive Dynamics II-20

4. Distribution Channels II-27

5. Technological Innovations/Breakthroughs II-28

6. Product Developments/Introductions II-29

7. Recent Industry Activity II-52

8. Focus on Select Global Players II-58

9. Global Market Perspective II-63

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

2. Canada III-21

3. Japan III-31

4. Europe III-43

4a. France III-48

4b. Germany III-55

4c. Italy III-61

4d. The United Kingdom III-66

4e. Spain III-72

4f. Russia III-76

4g. Rest of Europe III-81

5. Asia-Pacific III-87

5a. China III-96

5b. India III-101

5c. Rest of Asia-Pacific III-107

6. Middle East & Africa III-112

7. Latin America III-118

IV. COMPETITION