Filter
Top Products
10
The table below shows the Gartner Dataquest forecast for digital copiers in the
11-20 ppm range. As you can see, the decline in this segment is expected to
occur in 2004 and 2005. According to Gartner Dataquest, in order for multifunctional
products to displace single function printers, MFPs must continue to offer robust
features and functions (as Konica Minolta has done with the introduction of the
bizhub 180 Series).
Although Segment 1 may face some challenges because the higher segment
models offer more functionality, products such as the bizhub 180 will remain
a strong contender. Why? Because Konica Minolta offers optional duplexing
at the 18 ppm range along with a duplexing document feeder as well as network
printing, network scanning and faxing. Features that are more often found starting
at the 20+ ppm range.
DIGITAL COPIER FORECAST 2004-2005 – 11-20ppm Range
Source: Gartner Dataquest
bizhub 180 Marketplace
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
500,000
400,000
Shipments