Western Europe Hardcopy Forecast, 2024-2028

"Ongoing concerns with the economy are affecting investments in print, resulting in fewer devices being required and deployed as the footfall and occupancy in the office is much less than it was pre-COVID-19 pandemic. This results in a continuation of the decline in the hardcopy forecast," said Phil Sargeant, senior program director, Imaging, Printing, and Document Solutions.

IDC Market Forecast Figure

Executive Summary

Advice for Technology Suppliers

Market Forecast

Market Context

• Drivers and Inhibitors
  • Drivers
    • Demand for Remanufactured Devices will Create Opportunities for Some
    • Subscription Models can Make Printing More Cost-Effective
  • Inhibitors
    • Economic Uncertainty will Continue and Impact Sales Negatively
    • Customers Are Replacing Their Fleets with Fewer Devices
    • Digitization Continues to Gain Traction in Paper-Intensive Processes
• Significant Market Developments
• Changes from Prior Forecast

Market Definition

• General notes
• Technology Definitions
  • Inkjet
  • Laser

Methodology

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