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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.

  • Office/Workplace Technology

    JAPANESE HEADLINES: Toshiba Focuses on Recurring Revenue Streams

    by Tetsuo Kubo February 5, 2026
    by Tetsuo Kubo February 5, 2026

    Toshiba Tec’s business strategy supports SMB customers’ operational efficiency and cloud adoption to sustain and grow recurring revenue.

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    Fridays with Frank – Distribution Management Supports 2026 City of Hope Campaign

    by Mark Vruno January 30, 2026
    by Mark Vruno January 30, 2026

    Distribution 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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    Fridays with Frank – Three More TRENDS to Watch

    by Mark Vruno January 16, 2026
    by Mark Vruno January 16, 2026

    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 Vruno January 5, 2026
    by Mark Vruno January 5, 2026

    Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

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  • Office/Workplace Technology

    Kyocera Looks Back on 2025

    by Mark Vruno December 29, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 29, 2025

    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 Vruno December 22, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 22, 2025

    Kyocera Document Solutions America’s ECOSYS A4 MFPs selected as 2026 awardees after being put through their paces by Keypoint Intelligence.

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – CONTINUING THE PE DISCUSSION

    by Mark Vruno December 19, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 19, 2025

    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. Cannata December 15, 2025
    by Frank G. Cannata December 15, 2025

    In 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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    Fridays with Frank – UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF PRIVATE EQUITY

    by Mark Vruno December 12, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 12, 2025

    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 Vruno December 8, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 8, 2025

    Georgia-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 Vruno December 8, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 8, 2025

    Our 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 Vruno December 3, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 3, 2025

    The 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 Cannata December 2, 2025
    by CJ Cannata December 2, 2025

    In 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 Cannata December 2, 2025
    by CJ Cannata December 2, 2025

    Photos 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 Vruno December 2, 2025
    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno December 2, 2025

    From 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 Vruno December 2, 2025
    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno December 2, 2025

    Seventy-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 Vruno December 1, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 1, 2025

    Our 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 Vruno November 24, 2025
    by Mark Vruno November 24, 2025

    Our 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 Vruno November 19, 2025
    by Mark Vruno November 19, 2025

    Milestone 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 Vruno November 10, 2025
    by Mark Vruno November 10, 2025

    Our 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 Vruno November 4, 2025
    by Mark Vruno November 4, 2025

    Our 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 Vruno October 30, 2025
    by Mark Vruno October 30, 2025

    New 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 Vruno October 30, 2025
    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno October 30, 2025

    From 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 Vruno October 30, 2025
    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno October 30, 2025

    OEMs 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 Vruno October 30, 2025
    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno October 30, 2025

    Managed 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%.

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