Kyocera Document Solutions

What Kyocera Document Solutions does

Kyocera Document Solutions (U.K.) Limited is the UK and Republic of Ireland sales and marketing subsidiary of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., itself a division of Japan's Kyocera Corporation (TSE: 6971). Headquartered in Reading since 1988, the entity sells printers, multifunction devices (MFPs), production inkjet presses, software, managed print services, and cloud content services to enterprise, mid-market, and public sector customers across the UK and Ireland. The wider KYOCERA Group UK employs more than 500 people across three wholly-owned operating companies: Kyocera Document Solutions UK, Annodata Ltd (managed print and unified communications, acquired December 2016), and Midshire Communications Ltd (managed document services, acquired February 2016). The parent group recorded consolidated revenue of approximately US$13.5 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025.

The company's core technology centres on proprietary inkjet printhead manufacturing and water-based pigment inks, commercialised in the TASKalfa Pro 15000c series (A4 simplex at 150 ppm, paper weights up to 360 gsm) and the next-generation TASKalfa Pro 55000c unveiled at drupa 2024. Differentiation rests on long-life amorphous silicon drum technology, a stated 70 percent energy reduction versus comparable laser printers, and the HyPAS open-platform architecture that supports third-party application integration. The software portfolio spans Kyocera Cloud Information Manager (KCIM), Kyocera Capture Manager (KCM) with OCR/ICR/OMR/MICR capabilities, Kyocera Fleet Services (KFS), and the Kyocera Business Solutions cloud suite launched in February 2026 on the Kyocera Digital Cloud Platform. The 2026 release of a high-viscosity industrial inkjet printhead with 1,584 nozzles extends the technology base into textile and specialty industrial applications.

Revenue is generated across hardware sales (printers, MFPs, production presses), consumables (toner, ink), recurring managed print and document service contracts, software subscriptions priced on user or device tiers, and professional services through Kyodo Consulting. Distribution combines a network of authorised dealers and resellers with direct enterprise sales, the Annodata and MCL channels for mid-market managed services, and approved-supplier status across major UK public sector procurement frameworks including Crown Commercial Service, Central Buying Consortium, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, NEUPC, LPP, enFrame, and YPO. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward AI-driven workflow automation, evidenced by the January 2026 partnership with MDI Cloud and the February 2026 launch of the Kyocera Business Solutions cloud suite, alongside geographic expansion into South Africa with Square 9 content services via the DASSA partnership in October 2025.

Name

Kyocera Document Solutions

Legal name

Kyocera Document Solutions (U.K.) Limited

Website

https://kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kyocera Document Solutions UK sells printers, multifunction devices, production inkjet presses, software, and managed print and cloud services to enterprise and mid-market customers in the UK and Ireland, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Kyocera Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Document Solutions & Production Printing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Generation/Templating (HDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Production printing
• Document management
• Managed print services
• Multifunction printers
• Inkjet printheads

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of printers, multifunction devices (MFPs), and production print equipment including TASKalfa Pro series. Revenue from initial hardware purchase by enterprise and SMB customers.
2. Consumables: Ongoing revenue from toner cartridges, ink supplies, and replacement parts for installed base of devices. Genuine Kyocera toner and consumables for optimal device performance.
3. Managed Services: Managed print services, managed IT services, managed hybrid cloud, fleet management (KYOCERA Fleet Services), and managed endpoint detection and response (M-EDR). Ongoing service contracts with SLA coverage.
4. Software Solutions: Software licensing and subscriptions including Kyocera Cloud Print and Scan, Kyocera Cloud Information Manager, Kyocera Capture Manager, Kyocera Enterprise Information Manager, content services, collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Teams integration), and infrastructure services.
5. Professional Services: Kyodo consulting services including essential health check, Wi-Fi audit, Microsoft 365 health check, Microsoft Entra ID health check. Implementation, training, and support services.
6. Parent Company Revenue: Kyocera Corporation (parent) reported consolidated sales revenue of approximately 2 trillion yen (US$13.5 billion) for fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, encompassing all group segments including document solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kyocera Document Solutions develops, manufactures, and sells printers, multifunction devices (MFPs), and high-speed inkjet production presses, supported by cloud document management software, content services, and managed IT/print services for enterprise and public sector customers across the UK and Ireland. The portfolio spans hardware (TASKalfa series), proprietary water-based inkjet technology, and SaaS platforms including Kyocera Business Solutions, Kyocera Cloud Information Manager, and Kyocera Capture Manager.

Product overview

Kyocera Document Solutions operates as a platform-plus-modules company, offering an integrated portfolio of document solutions that spans hardware (printers, MFPs, and production inkjet presses), cloud platforms, software, managed services, and cybersecurity. The core hardware consists of the TASKalfa production inkjet printer range (TASKalfa Pro 15000c colour, TASKalfa Pro 15000c/B mono, TASKalfa Pro 55000c) and TASKalfa A3 light production MFPs (MZ10500i and MZ9500ci series), alongside general office print devices. These are supported by Kyocera Cloud Print and Scan, Kyocera Fleet Services, Kyocera Cloud Capture, and Kyocera Cloud Information Manager for cloud-based document management. Kyocera Capture Manager (KCM) provides OCR and document digitisation, while the Content Services suite includes Kyocera Enterprise Information Manager, Kyocera Content Manager, and MDI Cloud (via strategic partnership). Kyocera Business Solutions, built on the Kyocera Digital Cloud Platform, provides the overarching cloud application framework. Collaboration tools include Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams integrations, Enterprise UCaaS, and Contact Centre solutions. Infrastructure services cover managed hybrid/public/private cloud, SD-WAN, and networking. Managed Services and Kyocera Cyber (including M-EDR) address IT management and cybersecurity. Kyodo Consulting provides advisory health checks, and the FOREARTH inkjet textile printer extends the portfolio into industrial printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kyocera Business Solutions: A comprehensive cloud-based application suite built on the Kyocera Digital Cloud Platform, designed to modernise document workflows for hybrid workplaces.
• Kyocera Fleet Services (KFS)
• Kyocera Cloud Information Manager (KCIM)
• Kyocera Cloud Print and Scan
• Kyocera Capture Manager (KCM)
• Kyocera Cyber
• Kyodo Consulting
• Kyocera Content Manager
• M-EDR (Managed Endpoint Detection and Response)
• Square 9

Products and services

• TASKalfa Pro 15000c/B (Mono) High-speed production inkjet monochrome printer delivering up to 150 pages per minute A4 simplex with high image quality, reliability, and flexibility. Supports finishing options including booklet finishing and high-capacity stacker. Aimed at commercial printers and in-house production environments.
• TASKalfa Pro 55000c Cut-sheet inkjet production printer supporting offset coated paper, designed for the commercial printing market with class-leading compact design and low total cost of ownership. Targeted at brochures, books, and direct mail output.
• TASKalfa MZ10500i and TASKalfa MZ9500ci Series Seven high-speed colour and monochrome A3 multifunction devices for light production environments, delivering non-stop performance, production-grade scanning, and consistent output quality for high-volume offices, CRDs, and light production teams.
• Print Devices (Printers and MFPs) Core hardware portfolio including network printers, multifunction printers (MFPs), A4 devices, and production print devices covering monochrome and colour printing for office and industrial environments.
• FOREARTH Textile Printer All-in-one inkjet textile printer using Kyocera's proprietary pigment ink, pre-treatment liquid, and finishing agent to deliver high-quality printing on cotton, silk, polyester, nylon, and blended fabrics. Production reduces to just printing and drying.
• Kyocera Business Solutions Comprehensive cloud-based application suite built on the Kyocera Digital Cloud Platform, providing secure document capture, management, and printing services for hybrid workplaces.
• Kyocera Cloud Print and Scan Cloud-based print and scan service enabling printing from multiple locations using Print&Follow and direct scanning to the cloud.
• Kyocera Cloud Capture Cloud-based document capture solution that integrates with Kyocera's cloud print and scan ecosystem for digitising paper documents at the MFP.
• Kyocera Capture Manager (KCM) Software solution for document digitisation and automated data extraction supporting OCR, ICR, OMR, MICR, and barcode recognition. Processes documents from MFPs, folders, email, and mobile devices and routes them to business, financial, and ERP systems. Available in standard and Pro versions.
• Kyocera Cloud Information Manager (KCIM) SaaS cloud document management platform providing secure access to business documents via a web browser, encrypted storage, one-click indexing, and role-based access control. Compatible with Kyocera HyPAS MFPs and supporting modern browsers.
• Kyocera Enterprise Information Manager (KEIM) Enterprise content management platform within Kyocera's Content Services suite, providing information management and data analysis capabilities.
• Kyocera Fleet Services (KFS) Managed fleet management solution for monitoring and managing Kyocera printer devices remotely, including counter information monitoring, service incidents, and warranty management.
• Kyocera Managed Services IT management services tailored to business needs, from full IT management to additional support, including Managed Service Desk, Data Centre Management, and Document Solutions Managed Service Levels.
• Kyocera Cyber Managed cybersecurity services division providing comprehensive security strategies including managed firewall, security services, and Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (M-EDR).
• Kyodo Consulting Advisory services including Essential Health Check, Wi-Fi Audit, Microsoft 365 Health Check, and Microsoft Entra ID Health Check to identify areas for business improvement.
• MDI Cloud AI-driven automation and content services platform available through Kyocera's strategic partnership with MDI Cloud, providing integrated document management, workflow optimisation, and AI-driven automation.
• Square 9 Content Services Platform Cloud-first content services platform launched in South Africa through partnership with Document Automation Solutions (DASSA), enhancing enterprise content management capabilities and supporting digital transformation.
• High-Viscosity Industrial Inkjet Printhead (1,584 nozzles) Industrial inkjet printhead featuring 1,584 nozzles targeting high-viscosity ink applications in manufacturing sectors, including textile printing via the FOREARTH system.
• Kyocera Collaboration Suite Unified communication and collaboration services including Microsoft 365 integration, Microsoft Teams integration (Call2Teams), Contact Centre, Enterprise UCaaS, Virtual Desktop, Phone Systems, and SIP Trunking.
• Kyocera Infrastructure Services Cloud and connectivity solutions including Managed Hybrid Cloud, Managed Public Cloud, Private Cloud, SD-WAN, Local Area Networking, and Managed Firewall tailored for modern working environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% less energy consumption compared to comparable laser printers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MDI CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Kyocera Document Solutions UK announced strategic collaboration with MDI Cloud to provide integrated document management, workflow optimisation, and AI-driven automation solutions. Partnership combines Kyocera's managed services and content management expertise with MDI Cloud's advanced automation and AI technologies to help organisations modernise infrastructure and enhance compliance.
• Document Automation Solutions (DASSA)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 October 2025Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) launched Square 9 cloud-first content services platform in South Africa through partnership with Document Automation Solutions (DASSA). Platform enhances enterprise content management capabilities and supports digital transformation in African businesses.
• PrintReleafcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership where PrintReleaf plants one tree for every 8,333 sheets of paper used by TASKalfa production printer customers. Kyocera Document Solutions UK also reforests its own paper usage through PrintReleaf. Partnership supports carbon offset and reforestation goals.
• myclimate / EcologicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll TASKalfa production printers are carbon offset through myclimate partnership. Kyocera Group UK uses Ecologi for climate mitigation projects. Partnership supports company's carbon neutral commitment.
• AltodigitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology partner recommending Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c to customers. Altodigital is a technology partner that identifies Kyocera solutions as good fit for customer needs including operational streamlining, revenue increase, and improved customer service.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Entra ID. Kyocera offers Microsoft 365 health check and Microsoft Entra ID health check consulting services. Collaboration solutions include Enterprise UCaaS, Contact Centre, Virtual Desktop, Phone Systems, SIP Trunking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Epson: Direct competitor in inkjet printing technology, including business inkjet MFPs and SureColor production lines. Closely comparable from a print-engine technology perspective.
• Lexmark: Direct competitor in enterprise printers, MPS and content services with comparable dealer channel model. Particularly close competitor in mid-market MPS and managed services in Europe.
• HP: Global leader in printers, MFPs and managed print services. Closely comparable to Kyocera across the office print, MFP and MPS categories, though HP's exposure is much broader into PCs and consumer print.
• Canon: Direct competitor in production inkjet, MFPs and office printing. Canon's imagePRESS and Colorado lines compete head-on with TASKalfa Pro for high-volume commercial print accounts in the UK.
• Xerox: Direct competitor in document technology, production print and managed document services. Comparable business model combining hardware, services and content management, with a similar focus on enterprise.
• Ricoh: Direct competitor in MFPs, production printing and managed services. Ricoh's Pro series and IM C portfolio compete closely with TASKalfa across enterprise and CRD segments in Europe.
• Konica Minolta: Direct competitor in production printing (AccurioPress), MFPs and managed print. Konica Minolta also sells heavily into UK CRDs and mid-market, making portfolio overlap particularly high.
• Brother: Direct competitor in A4 and SOHO/SMB print with comparable UK distribution through resellers. Less overlap in production print but strongly comparable in office and SMB printing.
• Sharp: Direct competitor in A3 MFPs and managed print services with strong UK public sector presence. Competes with the TASKalfa A4/A3 ranges for office and government contracts.

Emerging players

• DocuWare: Cloud-first document management and workflow automation vendor. Comparable to Kyocera's KCIM/KCM/Square 9 content services line, representing the cloud-native competitor Kyocera is repositioning against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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