This IDC study quantifies the U.S. peripherals market opportunity and analyzes its issues, trends, and product advances. The study includes printer, MFP, and copier forecasts and combines them to examine the total market. The forecasts contain data for the U.S. market from 2003 through 2012. Unit shipment, value of shipments, and average selling value (ASV) information are presented. Data for 2003 - 2007 is actual, whereas data for 2008 - 2012 is projected.

"The struggling U.S. economy continues to affect IT spending and likewise has stunted the growth of the hardcopy peripheral space. Despite declining U.S. consumption, vendors will continue to seek revenue potential through lucrative pockets of opportunity that could stimulate growth in a mature market. By examining the hardcopy opportunity in its entirety as presented in this analysis, vendors can better position themselves for ongoing success in this increasingly competitive market," said Akia Ramsay, research analyst, Hardcopy Peripherals Solutions and Services.