27.0% of Multifunction Printer Inquiries are for New Office Setups | OFFICE110 Releases Survey Results
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- 27.0% of Multifunction Printer Inquiries are for New Office Setups | OFFICE110 Releases Survey Results
- A survey by OFFICE110 revealed that 27.0% of inquiries regarding multifunction printers (copiers) are related to setup for new office openings. The results indicate that factors beyond the main unit price, such as maintenance and features, are crucial considerations.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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A survey by OFFICE110 revealed that 27.0% of inquiries regarding multifunction printers (copiers) are related to setup for new office openings. The results indicate that factors beyond the main unit price, such as maintenance and features, are crucial considerations.
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- June 11, 2026
A survey by OFFICE110 revealed that 27.0% of inquiries regarding multifunction printers (copiers) are related to setup for new office openings. The results indicate that factors beyond the main unit price, such as maintenance and features, are crucial considerations.
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- 📰 Published: June 11, 2026 at 10:00
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Bell Technos Inc., operating OFFICE110, analyzed 851 inquiry logs related to multifunction printers (copiers) received between December 7, 2022, and February 28, 2026, to investigate consultation trends for introducing multifunction printers during business openings and new setups.
The results showed 230 consultations related to business openings and new setups, accounting for 27.0% of the total. It was found that when choosing a multifunction printer, not only the main unit price but also maintenance/counter fees, lease terms, installation location, and required functions are considered.
This survey aims to organize the confirmation items that are difficult for small and medium-sized business managers and entrepreneurs preparing to open a business to judge when introducing a multifunction printer, thereby preventing comparisons biased solely on price and post-introduction discrepancies.
■ Background of the Survey Implementation
When introducing multifunction printers (copiers), not only the main unit price and monthly fees but also specific confirmation items unique to business openings and new setups are important. Actual inquiry records included consultations such as, "I want to install a multifunction printer as I am opening a new office," "I want to get a quote for my business opening," and "I want to consult about installation location and maintenance."
The background includes the need to arrange necessary OA equipment comprehensively at the time of business opening, as well as practical confirmations such as the extent of printing, copying, scanning, and fax usage, whether leasing or purchasing is better, and understanding the monthly costs including maintenance and counter fees.
On the other hand, during business openings and new setups, the office layout, number of users, monthly printing volume, and network environment may not yet be finalized. Therefore, if a multifunction printer is chosen based solely on the main unit price, there may be a mismatch with the required functions, installation conditions, and maintenance details after introduction.
To grasp this reality, OFFICE110 conducted a survey on consultation trends related to "business openings and new setups" when introducing multifunction printers, based on inquiry logs received from December 7, 2022, to February 28, 2026.
■ Survey Result 1
Analysis of 851 inquiry logs related to multifunction printers (copiers) revealed 230 consultations concerning "business openings and new setups," accounting for 27.0% of the total.
This result indicates that among multifunction printer consultations, there is a significant number of inquiries for introduction coinciding with office openings and business startups, not just for replacing existing equipment.
During business openings and new setups, it is crucial to organize conditions before introduction, as it is necessary to simultaneously confirm the main unit price, installation location, required functions, maintenance contract, counter fees, and lease terms.
■ Survey Result 2
In consultations for multifunction printers during business openings and new setups, concerns regarding installation conditions and functional aspects were confirmed in addition to cost.
Classifying the consultation records revealed the following:
"Likely to exceed budget" - 156 cases
"Want to reduce monthly costs" - 121 cases
"Worried about installation feasibility" - 89 cases
"Worried if a used unit is acceptable" - 72 cases
"Worried about meeting required functions" - 43 cases
This result suggests that when introducing multifunction printers for business openings and new setups, there is a tendency to simultaneously consider multiple decision-making axes, including not only the main unit price but also monthly costs, installation feasibility, selection of used machines, and confirmation of required functions.
■ Insights from the Survey Results
This survey revealed that choosing a multifunction printer for business openings and new setups is difficult to conclude with a simple price comparison.
The background for companies and businesses considering multifunction printers at the time of opening includes not only the intention to reduce initial costs but also the desire to establish the necessary printing, copying, scanning, and fax environment for business operations, to forecast monthly expenses, and to ensure reliable usage including maintenance.
On the other hand, immediately after opening, the volume of business and monthly printing volume can be unpredictable, and required functions and installation locations may change. Therefore, when introducing a multifunction printer, it is important to compare not only the main unit price but also the monthly printing volume, color ratio, required functions, installation location, delivery conditions, maintenance scope, counter fees, and lease/purchase terms.
■ Supervisor's Comment
Kazuhiro Chihaya, Sales Manager, Bell Technos Inc.
There is a tendency for multifunction printer selection during business openings and new setups to be judged solely on the main unit price.
However, in reality, discrepancies in cost and operation may arise if the printing volume after introduction, required functions, installation location, maintenance, and counter fees are not confirmed.
The background to releasing this survey data is to enable corporate managers facing business openings and new setups to compare multifunction printers including post-introduction usage conditions, not just price.
We believe that organizing the necessary conditions before quoting leads to transparent proposals and prevention of post-introduction mismatches.
▼ Full Report of This Survey (Detailed Graphs and Explanations) Here
https://office110.jp/copy/knowledge/point/new-office-copier-startup-costs/
◾️ Company Profile & Contact Information
Company Name: Bell Technos Inc.
Service Name: OFFICE110
Representative: Daisuke Nakajima, President and Representative Director
Location: TS Building 6F, 3-11-3 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Activities: OA equipment sales, installation, maintenance, media operation
[Media Inquiries Regarding This Release]
OFFICE110
URL: https://office110.jp/
Phone: 0120-595-110
Inquiry Form: https://office110.jp/contact/
Bell Technos Inc.
URL: https://www.bell-group.co.jp/
Phone: 092-791-4163
Inquiry Form: https://www.bell-group.co.jp/contact/
[Survey Overview]
・Survey Organization (Survey Subject): Bell Technos Inc. (OFFICE110)
・Survey Target: Inquiry logs received by OFFICE110 regarding multifunction printer introduction, business openings, new setups, quotes, maintenance, and counter fees.
・Valid Responses (Sample Size): 851 cases
・Survey Period: December 7, 2022 - February 28, 2026
・Survey Method: Analysis of inquiry content, theme tags, and consultation trends by cross-referencing internal accumulated new inquiry logs and long-term consultation records, using AI text mining and keyword extraction.
・Calculation Method: Each inquiry was counted as one case, and consultations related to the introduction decision for multifunction printers at the time of business openings and new setups, including "business openings and new setups," new business openings, office openings, relocation, installation, quotes, maintenance, counter fees, leasing, and required functions, were extracted through direct, semi-direct, and contextual matching.
The results showed 230 consultations related to business openings and new setups, accounting for 27.0% of the total. It was found that when choosing a multifunction printer, not only the main unit price but also maintenance/counter fees, lease terms, installation location, and required functions are considered.
This survey aims to organize the confirmation items that are difficult for small and medium-sized business managers and entrepreneurs preparing to open a business to judge when introducing a multifunction printer, thereby preventing comparisons biased solely on price and post-introduction discrepancies.
■ Background of the Survey Implementation
When introducing multifunction printers (copiers), not only the main unit price and monthly fees but also specific confirmation items unique to business openings and new setups are important. Actual inquiry records included consultations such as, "I want to install a multifunction printer as I am opening a new office," "I want to get a quote for my business opening," and "I want to consult about installation location and maintenance."
The background includes the need to arrange necessary OA equipment comprehensively at the time of business opening, as well as practical confirmations such as the extent of printing, copying, scanning, and fax usage, whether leasing or purchasing is better, and understanding the monthly costs including maintenance and counter fees.
On the other hand, during business openings and new setups, the office layout, number of users, monthly printing volume, and network environment may not yet be finalized. Therefore, if a multifunction printer is chosen based solely on the main unit price, there may be a mismatch with the required functions, installation conditions, and maintenance details after introduction.
To grasp this reality, OFFICE110 conducted a survey on consultation trends related to "business openings and new setups" when introducing multifunction printers, based on inquiry logs received from December 7, 2022, to February 28, 2026.
■ Survey Result 1
Analysis of 851 inquiry logs related to multifunction printers (copiers) revealed 230 consultations concerning "business openings and new setups," accounting for 27.0% of the total.
This result indicates that among multifunction printer consultations, there is a significant number of inquiries for introduction coinciding with office openings and business startups, not just for replacing existing equipment.
During business openings and new setups, it is crucial to organize conditions before introduction, as it is necessary to simultaneously confirm the main unit price, installation location, required functions, maintenance contract, counter fees, and lease terms.
■ Survey Result 2
In consultations for multifunction printers during business openings and new setups, concerns regarding installation conditions and functional aspects were confirmed in addition to cost.
Classifying the consultation records revealed the following:
"Likely to exceed budget" - 156 cases
"Want to reduce monthly costs" - 121 cases
"Worried about installation feasibility" - 89 cases
"Worried if a used unit is acceptable" - 72 cases
"Worried about meeting required functions" - 43 cases
This result suggests that when introducing multifunction printers for business openings and new setups, there is a tendency to simultaneously consider multiple decision-making axes, including not only the main unit price but also monthly costs, installation feasibility, selection of used machines, and confirmation of required functions.
■ Insights from the Survey Results
This survey revealed that choosing a multifunction printer for business openings and new setups is difficult to conclude with a simple price comparison.
The background for companies and businesses considering multifunction printers at the time of opening includes not only the intention to reduce initial costs but also the desire to establish the necessary printing, copying, scanning, and fax environment for business operations, to forecast monthly expenses, and to ensure reliable usage including maintenance.
On the other hand, immediately after opening, the volume of business and monthly printing volume can be unpredictable, and required functions and installation locations may change. Therefore, when introducing a multifunction printer, it is important to compare not only the main unit price but also the monthly printing volume, color ratio, required functions, installation location, delivery conditions, maintenance scope, counter fees, and lease/purchase terms.
■ Supervisor's Comment
Kazuhiro Chihaya, Sales Manager, Bell Technos Inc.
There is a tendency for multifunction printer selection during business openings and new setups to be judged solely on the main unit price.
However, in reality, discrepancies in cost and operation may arise if the printing volume after introduction, required functions, installation location, maintenance, and counter fees are not confirmed.
The background to releasing this survey data is to enable corporate managers facing business openings and new setups to compare multifunction printers including post-introduction usage conditions, not just price.
We believe that organizing the necessary conditions before quoting leads to transparent proposals and prevention of post-introduction mismatches.
▼ Full Report of This Survey (Detailed Graphs and Explanations) Here
https://office110.jp/copy/knowledge/point/new-office-copier-startup-costs/
◾️ Company Profile & Contact Information
Company Name: Bell Technos Inc.
Service Name: OFFICE110
Representative: Daisuke Nakajima, President and Representative Director
Location: TS Building 6F, 3-11-3 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Activities: OA equipment sales, installation, maintenance, media operation
[Media Inquiries Regarding This Release]
OFFICE110
URL: https://office110.jp/
Phone: 0120-595-110
Inquiry Form: https://office110.jp/contact/
Bell Technos Inc.
URL: https://www.bell-group.co.jp/
Phone: 092-791-4163
Inquiry Form: https://www.bell-group.co.jp/contact/
[Survey Overview]
・Survey Organization (Survey Subject): Bell Technos Inc. (OFFICE110)
・Survey Target: Inquiry logs received by OFFICE110 regarding multifunction printer introduction, business openings, new setups, quotes, maintenance, and counter fees.
・Valid Responses (Sample Size): 851 cases
・Survey Period: December 7, 2022 - February 28, 2026
・Survey Method: Analysis of inquiry content, theme tags, and consultation trends by cross-referencing internal accumulated new inquiry logs and long-term consultation records, using AI text mining and keyword extraction.
・Calculation Method: Each inquiry was counted as one case, and consultations related to the introduction decision for multifunction printers at the time of business openings and new setups, including "business openings and new setups," new business openings, office openings, relocation, installation, quotes, maintenance, counter fees, leasing, and required functions, were extracted through direct, semi-direct, and contextual matching.
FAQ
When choosing a multifunction printer for a new business opening, what should be prioritized?
It is important to comprehensively compare not only the main unit price but also monthly costs, maintenance details, required functions, installation location, and delivery conditions.
What are common mistakes when introducing a multifunction printer for a new business opening?
Deciding solely on the main unit price can lead to insufficient functions, installation issues, or discrepancies in maintenance details later on.
How does OFFICE110 support multifunction printer adoption for new business openings?
We carefully listen to the customer's situation and needs, and support the optimal selection and introduction plan for multifunction printers, considering not just price but also operational aspects.
What does the 27.0% in the survey results signify?
It indicates that approximately one-fourth of all multifunction printer inquiries are related to new business openings and setups, highlighting the size and importance of this market.
Can used multifunction printers be used for new business openings?
Used multifunction printers are an option, but careful consideration is needed regarding whether they meet required functions and maintenance, as well as post-introduction risks.