*NEWS*PRINTER SALES REACH RECORD HIGH

Laser Printer Sales Reach Record High
The
Australian laser printer market reached its highest level in a quarter
ever, with low-end mono laser printers driving the surge, according to
latest IDC Australia research.Laser printer sales surpassed 90 000
units in Q1 2006 – IDC said shipments in Q1 were buoyed by more vendors
strengthening their position in the entry-level space, reacting to the
price competition.”The spike in volumes came from low-end single
function mono laser printers, which hit a sub-A$200 benchmark in Q4
last year. The recent price reductions by vendors are poised to
accelerate further commoditisation of laser printers, boosting uptake
by SOHO users,” said IDC Analyst, Rishi Ghai.