IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker Taxonomy, 2026

Description

This IDC study provides a comprehensive overview of and definitions for IDC's Industrial Printer Tracker. The definitions provided in this document represent the scope of IDC's industrial printer (IP) hardware research. This taxonomy outlines market segmentations and measurement methodologies for IP, including classification by technology, vendor, geography, and revenue metrics."IDC's worldwide industrial printer taxonomy presents a standardized and detailed framework of the IP market. The taxonomy document serves as a guideline to better understand and use IDC's IP research," said Krystal Khaw, senior data analyst, Worldwide Trackers at IDC.

Product Code: US54450426

IDC's Worldwide Industrial Printer Tracker Taxonomy

Industrial Printer Tracker Taxonomy Changes for 2026

Taxonomy Overview

In this study
Methodology

Definitions

Technology segmentation
- Product category/product
Technical segmentation
- Media size and format
- Format
- Media size detail (inch)
- Max printing width
- Toner/ink type
- Other attributes
  - Absolute speed
  - A1/D speed
  - Bed configuration
  - Color/mono
  - Color material
  - Curing method
  - Imaging technology
  - Ink tank/ink cartridge
  - Market
  - Min/max number of heads
  - Media output
  - Metallic color
  - Multifunction
  - Multiple standard cartridge
  - Number of rolls
  - Tray size
  - Optional roll kit
  - DTF feature
  - Price band
  - Printer/printer cutter
  - Printing technology
  - RIP software included
  - Single-pass printing
  - Size of ink cartridge
  - Size of toner cartridge
  - White ink
  - Primary applications
  - Hardware class
  - Application detail
Organizational segmentation
- Organization and brand structure
  - Company
  - Vendor
  - Brand
  - Model name and product brand
  - Original equipment manufacturer
  - Printhead OEM
Geographic and timeline
- Geography
  - Region
  - Country
- Time periods
  - Quarter
  - Half year
  - Year
Measurements
- Unit shipments
  - Average selling value
  - Value
  - Exchange rates