CRN Printer Week 2021

Welcome to Printer Week 2021, CRN’s annual look at the state of the printer market in North America. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to shift to work-from-home last year, things didn’t look good for the already-struggling print industry. But while traditional office printing predictably sank, just the opposite happened in countless home offices. In fact, demand for at-home printers and supplies has surged during the pandemic—even while many print solution providers have found greater interest in their support and services offerings for remote users.

This week we are looking into these industry dynamics and much more, and taking deep dives into managed print services and 3-D printing, too. Check in throughout the week for ongoing analysis of the printer industry along with slideshows featuring the latest offerings from HP Inc., Xerox, Lexmark, Epson, Brother and more.

5 Big 3-D Printing Trends To Watch In 2021
As the 3-D printing industry finds a higher profile after the COVID-19 response effort, opportunities to bring the technology to market are increasing for solution providers.

Managed Print Services Outlook: 5 Key Takeaways
Managed print services providers see signs that office printing is starting to return, leading to revenue growth opportunities—but serving at-home print needs will continue to be crucial.

15 Cool Office And Home Printers To Know In 2021
As large numbers of workers remain remote, we’ve rounded up some of the leading compact-sized printers for the home--along with larger units for upgrading the office printer fleet.

WFH Printing: How Solution Providers Are Seizing This ‘New Revenue Stream’
Demand for work-from-home printers, support and services has created new opportunities in the channel even with the slowdown in office printing.

10 Top Printer Industry Trends To Watch In 2021
While this year is likely to see an increase in office printing, opportunities around serving work-from-home print needs are expected to continue.