Xerox Cuts Deal With Kyocera to Source Production Inkjet Presses
Our Take:
The newly announced partnership between Xerox and Kyocera marks a potentially significant turning point for in-plants, many of which have historically relied on Xerox’s digital toner presses but have drifted away due to persistent service issues and Xerox’s retreat from key production segments. Over the past few years, Xerox's discontinuation of the iGen and Nuvera lines — once staples in high-volume in-plant environments — left a void that competitors like Canon, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta were quick to fill.
Compounding the issue, Xerox's exit from inkjet manufacturing, particularly the shutdown of the Baltoro platform, effectively removed it from contention in a market where in-plants are increasingly turning to inkjet. As a result, many in-plants no longer viewed Xerox as a viable partner for future production print needs.
This agreement with Kyocera, however, could signal a credible path back into the in-plant space, particularly if Xerox can demonstrate that it has learned from past missteps. Kyocera’s TASKalfa Pro series has earned praise for its reliability and cost-efficiency, and combining that technology with Xerox’s robust software ecosystem may restore some lost confidence.
By offering a new line of cut-sheet inkjet presses under the Xerox brand and integrating them into the FreeFlow workflow and other finishing and automation solutions, Xerox is positioning itself to re-enter the conversation among in-plants. The move also aligns well with broader industry trends forecasting strong growth in cut-sheet inkjet.
The News:
Xerox Holdings Corp. today announced it has entered into an agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses. This collaboration marks the company’s re-entry into the fast-growing cut-sheet inkjet (CSIJ) market and significantly broadens its production print portfolio.
Through this partnership, Xerox will offer clients high-performance, cost-effective color inkjet presses integrated with the Xerox Production Ecosystem - including Xerox FreeFlow Workflow Automation Software, finishing, and remote service. The new platform will deliver an end-to-end solution tailored to the evolving needs of modern print providers.
“This is a pivotal moment for our production print business,” said Terry Antinora, senior vice president and head of product and engineering at Xerox. “Our re-entry into the cut-sheet inkjet market allows us to diversify our portfolio, meet growing client demand for speed and efficiency, and reinforce our commitment to leadership in digital production.”
Building upon its Reinvention, Xerox is realigning its production print business toward higher-value, growth segments. According to IT Strategies’ Cut Sheet Production Inkjet Forecast 2025 Global Product Installs (Units) are expected to increase by more than 13% CAGR between 2025-2030. The addition of CSIJ products complements flagship offerings like the Xerox Iridesse Production Press, Xerox Versant Presses, and Xerox PrimeLink printers and presses, while enabling Xerox to address new growth areas with innovation and scale.
This agreement underscores the company’s strategy to deliver differentiated, ecosystem-enabled offerings that help clients scale profitably, streamline operations, and reduce total cost of ownership.
“By combining Kyocera’s proven inkjet technology with Xerox global reach, client trust, and workflow automation, we’re delivering truly unique solutions for production printers who demand reliability and a return on their investment,” said Mr. Keisuke Koyama, Executive Officer and Senior General Manager of the Corporate Marketing Division at Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. “Together, we are enabling our clients to compete more effectively in the fast-evolving production print landscape.”
The new presses, sold and serviced by Xerox, will be branded under the Xerox name and enhanced with Xerox-developed software, integration and service capabilities. Availability and model-specific details will be announced later this year.
