Copier/MFP Market in Canada

Introduction

The convergence of print, copy and scan technologies has given rise to a new breed of technology that is transforming the way businesses handle document imaging.  Recognizing the benefits of centralized document imaging devices with multiple functionality, traditional printer companies have designed new products to streamline document-imaging workflow.  At the same time, traditional copier companies have expanded their offerings the same way.

During the last several years, PRC has become the definitive source of information on the Canadian printer and consumables market.  The Copier/MFP study enhances PRC’s presence as the premiere provider of information on the Canadian document imaging market.

Products Covered

• The Business Multifunction Digital Copier / Multifunction Laser Printer Market[1] – shipments by:
  • Quarterly Shipments - including new products
  • Annual Shipments
  • Vendor Analysis
  • Vendor Analysis, <30ppm, 31ppm-69ppm & >69ppm
  • Vendor Analysis by speed band
  • Vendor Analysis, Monochrome
  • Vendor Analysis, Colour
  • Speed (Monochrome) - shipments by quarter
  • Speed (Colour) - shipments by quarter
  • Functionality
  • Connectivity
  • Paper Handling - A3 / A4

• The Business Single Function Copier Market
  • Quarterly Shipments - including new products
  • Annual Shipments
  • Vendor Analysis
  • Vendor Analysis, <30ppm, 31ppm-69ppm & >69ppm
  • Vendor Analysis by speed band
  • Speed - shipments by quarter
  • Paper Handling  A3 / A4
• The SOHO Multifunction Digital Copier / SOHO Multifunction Laser Printer Market
  • Quarterly Shipments - including new products
  • Annual Shipments
  • Vendor Analysis
  • Monochrome vs. Colour
  • Speed (Monochrome)
  • Speed (Colour),  <11ppm, 11ppm-20ppm & >20ppm
  • Functionality
  • Network ready - shipments by quarter
  • Distribution
• The Fax-Based Laser MFP Market
  • Quarterly Shipments - including refurbished & new products
  • Annual Shipments
  • Vendor Analysis
  • Speed
  • Distribution

Scope of Research

PRC’s Copier/MFP Segment Update Program provides extensive analyses of copier and MFP shipments.  Quarterly reports are based on a two-page questionnaire, with the first page devoted to single function copiers, and the second, to laser MFPs (which include digital copiers).

A typical PRC quarterly report provides data on a quarter-by-quarter basis for each product segment from the prior year with forecasts through to the end of the current year.  Annual historical information is provided for the previous two years with forecasts for the current year and two years into the future.  These forecasts are continuously reviewed and revised where necessary based on current information and economic and industry trends. 

•      End-User Research
  • Periodic surveying of various groups of end-users: Government, Small/Medium Business and Financial Post 500.
  • Assessment of IT budgets and segmentation of spending by products/technologies.
  • Analyses of the applications which will see increased funding in coming years.
  • Analyses of the vendors they are using and their level of satisfaction with the companies and their products.

   

The most salient findings of PRC’s end-user research are presented in the quarterly reports on an on-going basis.

Methodology

As with all of PRC’s Segment Update Programs, the vendors themselves are the key source of information.  On a quarterly basis, PRC sends a questionnaire to each vendor at the end of each calendar quarter.  The data are analyzed in the subsequent month, and a report is prepared and delivered prior to the end of the second month after the end of the quarter. 

Additionally, PRC has established relationships with industry partners at both the retail and distribution levels.  These sources are used to verify vendor claims and, where necessary, assist in the development of shipment data for vendors for which vendor data is not available. 

Timing of Publication

PRC’s research covers the four calendar quarters: January through March, April through June, July through September and October through December.  Data is collected in the month following the end of a quarter.  Reports are typically released in the last week of the second month following the end of a quarter. 

Deliverable

Each quarter, segment customers receive electronic access (through password protected site) for unlimited internal distribution. 

Cost

Contact PRC for pricing.                                                                 

Contact Information

PRC Segment Analyst – Carole Small / 416.621.8814 csmall@partnerresearch.ca

PRC Projects – Steve Parker / 416.621.8814 sparker@partnerresearch.ca