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Personal printers, once a staple in homes and offices, are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Bulky, expensive, and prone to sitting idle for months, many people have ditched their home printers for good. In fact, a recent study reveals that 80% of apartment residents no longer own personal printers, with 43% citing lack of space as a primary reason.
However, despite the decline in printer ownership, the need to print hasn’t disappeared. In fact, it’s growing. The rise of hybrid work, where employees split their time between home and office, has led to an increased demand for printing, especially for business documents, presentations, and contracts.
Instead of printing at home, people are turning to shared printing solutions. Companies like PrintWithMe, which offer on-demand self-serve printing stations in public spaces, have stepped in to fill the gap. According to PrintWithMe’s 2026 Printing Report, more than 1.1 million users printed over 33 million pages in 2025, highlighting the growing reliance on these shared services. In short, while personal printers are disappearing from homes, printing demand is still on the rise. People are adapting by using public print stations, redefining how, when, and where they print in today’s hybrid world.
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