Western European printer market sees highest Q1 shipment figure for over six years

The Western European printer and multifunction (MFP) market increased by 18.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, according to new figures from IDC. The market was valued at more than €2.bn in Q1, up 0.9 per cent. IDC claims 5.15 million units were shipped in Q1, making it the third quarter in a row that the HCP market increased in Western Europe in unit shipments. Demand for inkjet devices was highlighted as a key driver, jumping 29.6 per cent, leading the market to earn the high...