Kyocera Document Solutions France

What Kyocera Document Solutions France does

Kyocera Document Solutions France S.A.S. is the French distribution subsidiary of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., itself a wholly-owned operating company of the Japanese Kyocera Corporation. Registered as a private SAS in Gif-sur-Yvette (RCS Evry B 352 300 958) and operating with an additional site in Saint-Aubin, the company employs between 101 and 250 staff and serves customers across metropolitan France and the DOM-TOM territories. It provides document imaging and output solutions built around two core proprietary platforms: the ECOSYS long-life component architecture (low total cost of ownership and reduced environmental impact) and the HyPAS open solution platform (workflow customization and third-party integration), supplemented by the cloud-hosted Kyocera Fleet Services (Azure), PageKYO, and KYOclick software layer.

The portfolio spans A4 color and monochrome MFPs (ECOSYS MA3500cix/MA4000cix/MA3500cifx/MA4000cifx family), A3 color and monochrome MFPs (TASKalfa MZ4000i/MZ5001i/MZ4001ci/MZ5001ci/MZ6001ci and the new MZ9500ci/MZ10500i high-volume series), TASKalfa Pro 15000c/cB production inkjet printers, Kodak Alaris scanners, and AI-integrated document processing features. The company monetizes through hardware sales, recurring consumables (toner, developer units), subscription/managed document services (PageKYO, KYOclick, 3 compteurs couleur), professional services via the Kyocera Academy, and warranty extensions.

Commercial reach is delivered through a three-layer model: an authorized-dealer network, the dedicated KYO Xpert partner recruitment program targeting mid-market resellers, and direct sales to approved enterprise buyers (Acheteurs agréés) under written contracts. End-customers span government and public administration (notably the Île-de-France regional purchasing center), healthcare, education, transport, manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. Pricing is anchored on a public KDFR price list with contract-based discounts, 60-day payment terms, and a EUR 45 handling fee on orders below EUR 1,500 HT. The company is privately held within the Kyocera Group and does not disclose standalone revenue.

Name

Kyocera Document Solutions France

Legal name

KYOCERA Document Solutions France S.A.S.

Website

https://kyoceradocumentsolutions.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kyocera Document Solutions France is the French subsidiary of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., selling and servicing ECOSYS and TASKalfa multifunction printers, production inkjet devices, and cloud fleet management software to enterprise, public-sector, healthcare, and education customers across France via authorized dealers and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Generation/Templating (HDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Multifunction printers
• Document management solutions
• Managed print services
• Production printing equipment
• Enterprise printing hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Gif-sur-yvette

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of printers, multifunction devices (MFPs), production printing equipment, and scanners across A4 and A3 formats for business and enterprise use.
2. Consumables: Sale of toner cartridges, developer units, and other consumables for Kyocera devices, supporting the recurring revenue model.
3. Software and Solutions: Sale of software products including Kyocera Fleet Services, content management solutions, and HyPAS applications.
4. Managed Document Services: Managed print services including PageKYO print fleet management portal and KYOclick solutions for ongoing client engagement.
5. Professional Services: Support services including warranty extensions, product registration, technical support, and training through Kyocera Academy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kyocera Document Solutions France sells printers, multifunction devices (MFPs), and production printing hardware under the TASKalfa and ECOSYS brands, complemented by consumables, software (KYOCERA Fleet Services, PageKYO, KYOclick, HyPAS platform) and managed document services. The portfolio covers A4 and A3 formats for office and production environments, addressing printing, scanning, and document workflow needs for organizations in France.

Product overview

Kyocera Document Solutions France offers a comprehensive document solutions portfolio centered on printing and multifunction devices, organized primarily under two product brands: TASKalfa (primarily A3 format MFPs) and ECOSYS (primarily A4 format MFPs). The TASKalfa A3 lineup includes color models (MZ4001ci, MZ5001ci, MZ6001ci, MZ2501ci, MZ3501ci) and monochrome models (MZ4000i, MZ5001i, MZ10500i) ranging from 40-60 ppm speeds, plus the high-volume MZ9500ci series. The ECOSYS A4 family comprises color multifunctions (MA3500cix, MA4000cix, MA3500cifx, MA4000cifx, MA3500ci) with 30-35 ppm speeds. Production printing is served by TASKalfa Pro 15000c/cB inkjet devices. Software solutions include KYOCERA Fleet Services (cloud-based fleet management), PageKYO (print fleet portal), and KYOclick (managed print services). The company also offers scanners through Kodak Alaris partnership, managed document services, and business solutions covering content services, capture, and collaboration across industry verticals including healthcare, finance, education, government, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOSYS: A4 multifunction product line known for energy efficiency and low total cost of ownership
• TASKalfa
• HyPAS
• KYOclick
• PageKYO

Products and services

• TASKalfa MZ4001ci Color A3 multifunction device with up to 40/20 ppm A4/A3 speeds, cloud-ready capabilities, advanced security, and AI-integrated document management for medium-to-large workgroups.
• TASKalfa MZ2501ci Color A3 multifunction device with exceptional print quality, optimized productivity, advanced scanning features, and AI-enhanced OCR precision.
• TASKalfa MZ3501ci Color A3 multifunction device featuring intelligent memory management, fast image processing, and precise OCR capabilities for secure document workflows.
• TASKalfa MZ9500ci High-volume color A3 multifunction device in the new MZ9500ci and MZ10500i series lineup, designed for high-volume production environments.
• TASKalfa MZ10500i High-volume monochrome A3 multifunction device in the new MZ9500ci and MZ10500i series lineup for demanding production workflows.
• TASKalfa MZ4000i Monochrome A3 multifunction device with 10.1-inch color touchscreen, up to 40/21 ppm A4/A3 speed, paper capacity up to 4,100 sheets, and long-life components.
• TASKalfa MZ5001ci Cloud-ready color A3 multifunction device with up to 50/25 ppm A4/A3 speeds, maximum standard security, exceptional image quality, and AI-integrated document management functions.
• TASKalfa MZ5001i Monochrome A3 multifunction device with up to 50/25 ppm A4/A3 speeds, durable components, flexible paper handling from A6 to SRA3, and cloud-based scanning workflows.
• TASKalfa MZ6001ci Color A3 multifunction device with up to 60/30 ppm A4/A3 speeds, exceptional color quality at high speeds, maximum security, and optional Fiery controller.
• ECOSYS MA3500cix Color A4 multifunction device for medium and large workgroups, offering up to 35 ppm in A4 color and black/white, with advanced security, HyPAS platform, and Microsoft Universal Print compatibility.
• ECOSYS MA4000cix Powerful and reliable color A4 multifunction device ensuring low operating costs for medium and large workgroups.
• ECOSYS MA3500cifx Color A4 multifunction device with high print speeds, reliable performance, practical touch control panel, and HyPAS open solution platform for workflow optimization.
• ECOSYS MA4000cifx All-in-one A4 color multifunction with duplex printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, HyPAS open solution platform, and single-pass duplex scanner.
• TASKalfa MA3500ci Color A4 multifunction device with open solution platform enabling powerful customizations.
• TASKalfa Pro 15000c
• TASKalfa Pro 15000cB Ultra-fast production inkjet color printer variant (B model) for production environments.
• KYOCERA Fleet Services Cloud-based fleet management software enabling remote device management, firmware deployment, device configuration, and user connectivity. Supports multi-brand devices and offers API integration; hosted on Microsoft Azure.
• PageKYO Print fleet management portal for monitoring and managing Kyocera print infrastructure.
• KYOclick Managed print services solution for fleet management and optimization with ongoing client engagement.
• 3 compteurs couleur Color meter management service for tracking and optimizing color print usage in managed print services engagements.
• Kodak Alaris Scanners Document scanners offered through partnership with Kodak Alaris for document capture needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compression of 64 images takes only 5.2 seconds, compared to nearly 2 minutes for some competitor devices
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• France JudominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyocera Document Solutions France has a partnership with France Judo as an official partner. This excellence partnership aligns with Kyocera's brand values and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Xerox France: Local arm of a global production-printing and office MFP specialist. Overlap is strongest in production inkjet/high-volume A3 (Xerox iGen, Iridesse) directly against TASKalfa Pro 15000c, plus managed document services.
• Ricoh France: French arm of Ricoh, the closest direct competitor: same A3/A4 MFP product lines, same managed print services and document management software portfolio, same channel-led go-to-market across French enterprises and public sector.
• HP France (HP Inc.): Market leader in A4 office printing (LaserJet/PageWide) and a growing A3 managed-print entrant via the MPS-acquired channel. Directly competes on fleet hardware, supplies, and increasingly on cloud-based print management.
• Epson France: Local operation of a global inkjet-focused MFP and production-print vendor. Competes with Kyocera on A4 inkjet/SFP lines and on production inkjet where TASKalfa Pro 15000c operates.
• Brother France: Strong direct competitor in A4 MFPs and small office segments across France, with growing presence in mid-market A3 and SOHO-managed print. Competes on hardware, supplies, and channel pricing.
• Sharp Electronics France: Sells a parallel A3/A4 MFP portfolio and document management solutions in France, directly overlapping with Kyocera in mid-market and enterprise fleet sales.
• Konica Minolta France: Headquartered in France with near-identical offerings: TASKalfa-class A3 MFPs, bizhub-class A4 MFPs, fleet management software, and managed print services. Competes head-to-head in healthcare, education, and government verticals.
• Canon France: Local subsidiary of a global MFP/printer major. Overlaps directly with Kyocera across imageRUNNER/imagePRESS A3 lines, inkjet production press, and dealer-driven sales to French enterprise and SMB.
• Lexmark: Global MFP and managed print services vendor with significant channel and direct business in Western Europe. Overlaps with Kyocera on fleet hardware, supplies, and cloud-enabled MPS contracts.

Emerging players

• Kodak Alaris: Document capture/scanner vendor that KDFR explicitly resells via partnership. While not a direct printing competitor, its standalone scanner and capture-software business sits adjacent to Kyocera's content services push.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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