Electrophotographic Printing Paper Market - Global Industry Analysis 2025
Electrophotographic
printing is one of the oldest printing technologies. It is also known
as xerography or laser printing. It utilizes electrophotographic papers
that are capable to withstand heat and toner formulations used in the
electrophotographic printing process. The type of paper used depends on
the type of electrophotographic printing such as laser printing. The
electrophotographic paper used in laser printing needs to withstand high
heat involved in the printing process and is required to possess
anti-jamming and anti-curling properties. The paper performance is also
affected by the paper path of the printing equipment. The papers undergo
surface treatment for better printing, low color mottle, and reduced
feathering. The surface treatment process reduces the drop penetration
depth in the printing paper and brightens its colors.
Electrophotographic printing papers can be coated or uncoated. Uncoated
papers are used widely as desktop or office printing papers. These
papers are often coated with a heavy mineral coating, which enhances the
quality of the paper surface. Coated papers are widely used for
printing of images, brochures, and booklets.
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Electrophotography
is a technology used widely in laser printers and LED printers. The
major components of electrophotography are electrostatic charges, dry
ink (toner), and light. The working principle of the electrophotographic
printing technology is that the drum has the positive charge, whereas
the toner has the negative charge. Due to opposite charges, the toner is
attracted toward the drum and charges are nullified, leaving a
positively charged imitation of the original image. The advantage
associated with the electrophotographic printing is its speed, which
spans from four PPM to 1,000 PPM. The digital printing process is
undergoing major changes such as improvement in productivity and
reliability, which are making it more cost-effective. The output of
electrophotographic printing is expected to increase in the next few
years, and the rise is likely to be value-driven. Recent advancements in
the electrophotographic printing paper technology are enabling the use
of these papers for a wide range of photo offerings. The new E-surface
technology for EP presses provides the look and surface finishing to the
printing paper. Printing papers manufactured by using the E-surface
technology can be used in printers that employ dry as well as liquid
ink.
The
market for electrophotographic printing paper can be segmented on the
basis of type of printer into laser printers, LED printers, photocopy
machines, and others. The laser printing segment is expected to expand
at a significant rate during the forecast period. The increasing demand
for printing papers with highly finished surfaces and high-definition
printing is anticipated to drive the electrophotographic printing paper
market during the forecast period.
In
terms of region, the market can be segmented into North America,
Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The
markets in North America and Europe are anticipated to expand at a
significant rate during the forecast period. Growth of the printing
industry in Asia Pacific and Latin America is expected to propel the
markets in these regions.
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Key
players in the global electrophotographic printing paper market include
Novexco, Kodak, Canon, JK Paper, Fujifilm, and TST/Impreso, Inc.
Companies are adopting aggressive marketing tactics and the strategy of
mergers and acquisitions to increase their market share. They are also
shifting their production facilities to emerging economies in Asia
Pacific and Latin America, due to easy availability of land, cheap
labor, and governmental subsidies in the two regions.
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