Wireless Printer Market - By Product Type, By Functionality, By Connectivity, By Application, By Price, By Distribution Channel & Forecast 2025 – 2034

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Published Date: January 2025
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Wireless Printer Market Size

The global wireless printer market size was valued at USD 16.9 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 5.5% between 2025 and 2034. With the recent increase of remote work and mobile devices, more people and businesses are looking for mobile and easy to use printing solutions. It’s no surprise that wireless printing devices have seen an uptick in demand.
 

Wireless Printer Market

Wireless printers enable direct printing through smartphones, tablets and laptops without being tethered to a cord, making such printers very ideal for use at a home office or while working remotely. Things get even more interesting with the increasing use of mobility, where users need to print documents on the move regardless of where they are located. The International Data Corporation reviewed the use of wireless printers across the globe and estimated a total growth of 8.5% from the previous year with a total of 15.2 million shipments of such devices.
 

The technological growth of wireless printing has also accelerated adoption. Thus, wireless printing innovations have occurred, such as cloud printing, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, and compatibility with mobile apps, for example, Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print; all these innovations make printing wirelessly much more convenient than before. Those advances means users can print virtually anywhere, thus improving the experience and making printing easier.
 

Because many businesses and individuals have digital devices, such innovations have rendered wireless printers an important means for enhancing productivity and convenience. Moreover, a report on the Internet of Things issued by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) for instance in 2023 points out that 72% of remote working households in the US had at least one wireless printer, demonstrating its increasing importance in work situations.
 

Wireless Printer Market Trends

Wireless printers are becoming increasingly important in the smart home setup, allowing for simple printing from a smartphone, tablet, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice concepts printers connected to other IoT devices. This makes printing documents particularly simple as there is no longer a need for cumbersome device-setting up or connecting. Moreover, the growth of mobile computing has also greatly increased the need for mobile printing services. Companies are starting to focus on making wireless printers that can connect to movable devices and apps thereby eliminating the long process of having to connect tablets, smart phones or laptops.
 

Wireless Printer Market Analysis

Expansion of the market is largely due to a rising convenience sales and print productivity and technological advancements. Remote working, mobile computing operations and smart homes creation are driving the use of wireless printing technologies which allows consumers and businesses to be able to print from their smartphones, tablets and laptops easily. The demand for high speed, economical, and volume productive laser printers for office use will increase across the market. Various developments in range of cloud print services, Wifi Direct, Bluetooth, and mobile applications are improving the user experience making wireless printers more flexible and easier to use.
 

Nevertheless, there are concerns because of security issues, connection problems and high entry prices for certain models of wireless printers that may hamper certain market segments from growing too rapidly. The demand for such technology is changing however and this is already more than sufficiently advanced in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific countries where business offer wireless printing solutions to homes and businesses.
 

Wireless Printers Market Size, By Product Type, 2021 - 2034 (USD Billion)

On the basis on type, the wireless printer market is categorized into inkjet printers, laser printers, 3D printers and others (Thermal, Dye-sublimation, Portable/Mobile printers etc). It is expected that in the year 2024, laser printers will gain the largest share of the market with USD 6.4 billion and a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% during 2025-2034 forecast period. Laser printers are favored for busy offices and commercial printers as they require fast, high-quality document printing and have greater efficiency at lower costs than inkjet printers. There is also an increasing need for wireless connection in workplaces which enhances the use of laser printers as they can be incorporated into computer networks and multiple devices can be used.
 

Wireless Printers Market Share, By Distribution Channel, (2024)

On the basis of distribution channel, the offline distribution channel dominated the wireless printer market in 2024 by acquiring a market share of 55.5% and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period from 2025-2034. Many customers prefer in-store experiences to assess the product's quality, compatibility, and features before making a purchase, particularly for high-investment items like printers. Additionally, offline channels often offer immediate availability and hands-on support, such as setup assistance and troubleshooting, which appeals to both consumers and businesses. Retailers also provide opportunities for promotions, discounts, and bundling offers that drive in-store sales.
 

U.S. Wireless Printers Market Size, 2021 - 2034 (USD Billion)

The dominant force in the North American wireless printer market is the United States which alone accounted for 3.6 million in USD for 2024 due to its immense pool of advanced tech business and consumers who are slowly opting for the wireless printers due to the ease of use that they provide. With the rise of mobile computing devices alongside remote work culture, the use of wireless printers has increased immensely because the US businesses are trying to incorporate a more competent and flexible solution to their work processes.
 

The Asia Pacific wireless printer industry was dominated by China as they held over 32% of the industry share in 2024 owing to China being the top manufacturing nation in all electronics along with having a strong infrastructure for the market which allowed them to become low cost and more widely available. Due to the quick increase in urbanization of the country on top of the increase in people who work remotely have led to a greater demand of wireless printing equipment for both homes and offices.
 

Wireless Printer Market Share

Prominent players in the wireless printer segment, such as Canon, Dell, Epson, Fujifilm, and HP account for a market share of ~7%-10%. To cater to the increasing demand from customers, companies are taking up strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, alliances, and joint ventures to strengthen their foothold.
 

Wireless Printer Market Companies

Major players operating in the wireless printer industry include:

  • Brother
  • Canon
  • Dell
  • Epson
  • Fujifilm
  • HP
  • Konica Minolta
  • Kyocera
  • Lexmark
  • Oki
  • Ricoh
  • Roland
  • Sharp
  • Toshiba
  • Xerox
     

Wireless Printer Industry News

  • In March 2024, HP Development Company L.P. revealed their latest series of digital presses along with their intelligent solutions. This lineup also included the HP Indigo 120k Digital Press, which was made explicitly for commercial printing that requires high demand. The press uses LEPx technology and can print up to 4,600 B2 sheets in one hour which advances the PMA of production, automation and simplicity even further.
     

The wireless printer market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Product type

  • Inkjet printer
  • Laser printer
  • 3D printer
  • Others (thermal printer, dye-sublimation printer, portable/mobile printer, etc.)

Market, By Functionality

  • Single-function printer
  • Multi-function printer

Market, By Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Cloud printing
  • Others (near field communication (NFC) enabled printer, Air print, etc.)

Market, By Application

  • Residential
  • Commercial
    • Corporate offices
    • Healthcare
    • Educational
    • Hospitality
    • Government
    • Others (hospitality, events planners etc.)
  • Industrial

Market, By Price

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

Market, By Distribution Channel

  • Online
    • E-commerce website
    • Company owned website
  • Offline
    • Electronics stores
    • Brand stores
    • Others (department stores)

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Malaysia
    • Indonesia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • MEA
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa

 

Authors: Avinash Singh, Sunita Singh
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