Print in the Channel - issue #41

CONTENTS

News You should know p8 Product launches HP p14 Epson p16 Brother p20 Konica Minolta p22 Zebra Print Group Interview p25 Print Show 2026 p30 Cover Story Xerox p32 AI in MPS p35 Labelling for 3PL businesses p40 Multifunctional printer refresh trends p44 Ricoh 2026 Workplace Technology Adoption Gap p48 Sharp UK New headquarters p52 EKM Global Customer relationships p54 People p55 Stockies 2026 Shortlists p57

Zebra Print Group has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary – a notable achievement for an independent print business. Interview: Zebra Print Group – p25

AI in MPS – p35

AI is becoming increasingly important in managed print services, as customers increasingly demand it as part of their solutions. But MPS providers must ensure that where they use AI it solves a problem a customer has and delivers value.

Labelling for 3PL businesses – p40

The 3PL sector is under increasing pressure, with margins being squeezed by rising prices and intense competition, which means that businesses are looking to be ever-more efficient, and labels have an important role.

Product Launches

HP – p14 HP is seeking to bring advanced print security and fleet management to small businesses with its new Color LaserJet Enterprise 4000/X400 Series of single function and multifunctional printers.

Epson has expanded its WorkForce range with three new smarter, subscription- ready A4 printers that combine business- class performance, intelligent wireless connectivity and six months of free ink.

Epson WorkForce range – p16

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