Toshiba Tec’s business strategy supports SMB customers’ operational efficiency and cloud adoption to sustain and grow recurring revenue.
A4
A4 refers to a copier, printer or multifunction printer (MFP) that can handle A4, letter, legal, postcards and envelopes, but cannot handle A3 size paper.
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Fridays with Frank – Distribution Management Supports 2026 City of Hope Campaign
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDistribution Management’s Greg Welchans encourages the dealer community to get involved with the City of Hope. DM is sponsoring a golf tournament on the charity’s behalf at ECS on February 11th in Scottsdale, AZ.
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In addition to AI, why cloud communication, distribution, and inkjet printing technology are three additional trends to watch in 2026.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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A month-by-month pictorial timeline of OEM Kyocera Document Solutions America”s year in ’25.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Kyocera Wins Four Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoKyocera Document Solutions America’s ECOSYS A4 MFPs selected as 2026 awardees after being put through their paces by Keypoint Intelligence.
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What else can independent dealer owners learn from private-equity firms investing in the office technology dealer channel?
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Office/Workplace Technology
Toshiba Renews Print Commitment, Focuses on Thermal Tech
by Frank G. CannataIn a “town hall” online meeting with dealers last week, Toshiba America CEO Larry White and his team outlined several ways in which office technology dealers can be more successful in 2026.
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What can independent dealer owners learn from private-equity firms invested in the office technology dealer channel?
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Office/Workplace Technology
Digital Office Equipment Receives Kyocera’s Gold Dealer Award
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoGeorgia-based dealer DOE has earned the prestigious Kyocera Gold Dealer Award.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, December 1 – 5, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Growth & Profitability
Ricoh USA Sings Office Technology Partners’ Praises at Opryland in “Music City”
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe OEM resurrected a national conference for the top third of Ricoh’s 320 dealers in Nashville this fall.
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Issue AnnouncementsAnnual Dealer SurveyCR Exclusives
Part 2 of Our 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataIn Part 2 of The Cannata Report’s 40th Annual Dealer Survey, office technology dealers rate A3 and A4 manufacturers, as well as leasing companies, and and voice concerns over what is keeping them from succeeding in the long term.
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CLICK: PRINTING United Expo, the Ricoh Advantage, and LDI Connect’s Tech Showcase
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataPhotos of where we were this fall, including the PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, Ricoh’s Dealer Summit in Nashville, and LDI Connect’s Technology Showcase in New York City.
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CR ExclusivesAnnual Dealer Survey
40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey: Executive Summary (Part 2 of 2)
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoFrom A3 and A4 OEMs to leasing companies, here’s what the ratings tell us from this year’s Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey in The Cannata Report.
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CR Exclusives
A4 Manufacturer Ratings: 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoSeventy-five percent (312 of 415) of office technology dealers who responed to our survey qualified their primary A4 manufacturer ratings with comments.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, November 24 – 28, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, November 17 – 21, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Kyocera Wins Best A4 Manufacturer from The Cannata Report for 8th Year
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoMilestone award presntation reinforces Kyocera’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable A4 printing solutions, OEM says.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, November 3 – 7, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Issue AnnouncementsAnnual Dealer SurveyCR Exclusives
Introducing Our 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur 40th Annual Dealer Survey raises some tough-love questions for office technology dealers moving forward, including how to rethink MPS—and A4’s increasing presence.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Konica Minolta Launches Four Monochrome bizhub Printers and MFPs
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNew black-and-white A4 bizhub models are designed for high performance in a “fit-anywhere” size, says OEM Konica Minolta.
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CR ExclusivesAnnual Dealer Survey
40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey: Executive Summary (Part 1 of 2)
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoFrom revenue streams to supplier breakdowns, here are 12 key takeaways from this year’s Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey in The Cannata Report.
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CR ExclusivesAnnual Dealer Survey
40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey: Manufacturer Distribution
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoOEMs Ricoh and Sharp tie for first in the A3 printer/MFP category, while Kyocera leads in the A4 segment of the market, according to ithe 415 independent office technology dealers who took The Cannata Report’s 40th Annual Survey.
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CR ExclusivesAnnual Dealer Survey
40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey: A3, A4, and Managed Print Services
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoManaged Print Services (MPS) is the second-highest source of revenue, accounting for 13.2% of overall revenue among office technology dealers surveyed. However, several dealers integrate MPS in their overall A3 and A4 financials, so the actual percentage is probably higher. Taken together, the MPS and A3/ A4 (65.7%) revenue percentages add up to 78.9%.

