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Despite strong personal computer sales and steady cash flow growth, a decline in the printing business cast a shadow over HP’s results. HP’s full-year results highlighted the widening gap between strong growth in its personal systems segment and weakness in its printing business. The US technology group is preparing for significant cost reductions and grappling with trade-related headwinds. The company reported fiscal year 2025 revenue of $55.3 billion (€50.9 billion), a slight increase from the previous year, primarily driven by an 8% increase in personal systems sales in the fourth quarter, with both consumer and commercial PC sales showing improvement. However, printing revenue declined 4% to $4.3 billion (€4 billion) in the quarter, with both consumer and commercial hardware sales falling by 12%. While the printing business maintained an operating profit margin of 18.9%, the continued decline in sales highlights structural pressures as households and businesses reduce printing volumes and postpone hardware upgrades. “HP’s strategy to lead the future of work continues to deliver strong results, and we have achieved revenue growth for six consecutive quarters,” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP. “Our fiscal year 2025 results reinforce the strength of our product portfolio and team, enabling us to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. We will accelerate innovation in AI-powered devices to enhance customer productivity, security, and flexibility. In fiscal year 2026, we will focus on rigorous execution. We are committed to delivering measurable results and ensuring our plans translate into long-term value for our shareholders.” “Our fiscal year 2025 results reflect our solid execution in a dynamic environment. In the second half of the year, we delivered strong profit growth and returned $1.9 billion to shareholders,” said Karen Parkhill, Chief Financial Officer of HP. “Looking ahead, we are taking decisive actions to address the challenges of recent cost increases and investing in AI initiatives to accelerate product innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve productivity. We believe these actions will strengthen our foundation and position us for long-term growth.”

Brother recently launched its new generation of commercial color laser multifunction printers, the DCP-L8630CDW, targeting enterprise users and government agencies.  It is designed to meet the printing needs of high-volume, standardized office environments. This product integrates printing, copying, and scanning functions, aiming to address the current challenges faced by businesses in terms of efficiency, maintenance, and information security. In terms of performance, the DCP-L8630CDW emphasizes a balance between output efficiency and ease of use. The device supports simultaneous black and color printing and copying at the same speed, and features automatic duplex printing capabilities, making it suitable for time-sensitive printing tasks such as meeting materials and business documents. Its color touchscreen interface is designed for intuitiveness and ease of use, reducing the learning curve for employees. With multiple connectivity options including wired and wireless networking, mobile app support, and direct USB connection, the device offers strong adaptability in various office environments, providing greater flexibility for centralized offices or remote collaboration. From a stability and durability perspective, this model is optimized for medium to high-intensity usage scenarios through its large-capacity paper tray design and high monthly duty cycle specifications, helping to reduce frequent paper refills and interruptions due to device overload. The manufacturer also provides a long-term warranty service to enhance certainty and control for businesses during long-term use. Furthermore, Brother has also designed this product with cost control and maintenance management in mind. Through optimized consumables structure and high-capacity configurations, the device offers advantages in reducing per-page printing costs and replacement frequency. The accompanying management software supports remote monitoring and centralized maintenance, allowing IT personnel to perform routine management tasks without frequent on-site visits, thereby improving overall maintenance efficiency.