News — printer shortage 2021

You may of noticed a lack of choice when looking for a new inkjet printer.  The situation has been going from bad to worse since the beginning of the year.  There are various reasons for the current supply problems of inkjet printers, most of which are related to Covid-19.  Firstly, national lockdowns closed production plants and parts manufacturers, causing a shortage of printer components and microchips.  Then in 2020 with much of the population working or staying at home and buying an unprecedented amount of printers, stocks were depleted.  Then in 2021 shipping delays further hampered supplies. Certain manufacturers like...