Druckerpatronen

What Druckerpatronen does

Druckerpatronen.de (legally operated as Print & More GmbH) is a German specialty e-commerce retailer founded in 2002 and headquartered in Iserlohn, Germany, with 11-50 employees. The company sells printer cartridges, toners, printer accessories (such as waste toner containers and image drums), and office supplies including copy paper, targeting both private consumers and business buyers across German-speaking markets. Its catalog spans original manufacturer products from 50+ printer brands and a parallel line of compatible and rebuilt cartridges priced 40-95% below originals, supported by a Tiefpreisgarantie (lowest price guarantee), free shipping, same-day shipping on orders placed before 4 PM, 2+1 free promotions, and volume tiered (Staffelpreise) discounts.

The underlying technology is a self-serve e-commerce storefront with a printer-model filter, a compatibility database covering 50+ printer brands, integrations with DHL for fulfillment (>90% next-business-day delivery) and Amazon Payments for checkout, and content/SEO assets including a blog and FAQ hub. The business model is product-led and transaction-based: one-time product sales of compatible and original cartridges, bundled sets (Multipacks, Gold and Platinum Spar-Sets), and a separate wholesale channel for dealers and bulk buyers. Customer reach is indicated by 300,000+ cumulative customers and 84,238 verified reviews on the storefront, with a primarily domestic (DACH) geographic focus.

Name

Druckerpatronen

Legal name

Print & More GmbH

Website

https://druckerpatronen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Druckerpatronen.de is a German e-commerce retailer (Print & More GmbH) selling original and compatible printer cartridges, toners, accessories, and office supplies to private consumers and businesses across 50+ printer brands, primarily in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printer Consumables Retail

akta.pro primary industry

Laser Printers (HDACAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)

Keywords

• Printer cartridges retail
• Compatible toner cartridges
• Printer consumables online
• Office supplies ecommerce
• Printer accessories shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Iserlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Compatible Cartridges: Sale of compatible (third-party manufactured) printer cartridges and toners as the primary revenue stream. These products offer up to 95% cost savings compared to original manufacturer products. Available for all major printer brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Dell, Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, and OKI.
2. Product Sales - Original Cartridges: Sale of original manufacturer printer cartridges and toners alongside compatible alternatives, providing customers with choice based on preference and budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Druckerpatronen.de is a German online retailer that sells original and compatible printer cartridges, toner cartridges, refill/rebuilt cartridges, printer accessories (waste toner containers, image drums), and office paper. Products cover all major printer brands (HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Dell, Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, OKI) and are priced 40-95% below original manufacturer products in the compatible range.

Product overview

Druckerpatronen.de is an online retailer specializing in printer consumables, operating under Print & More GmbH. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: original printer cartridges manufactured by major brands (HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Dell, Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, OKI) and compatible/rebuilt cartridges from alternative manufacturers offering up to 95% cost savings. Products include ink cartridges (Tintenpatronen) and toner cartridges (Toner) for both inkjet and laser printers, along with printer accessories such as waste toner containers and image drums, and office supplies like copy paper. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop for all printer consumables, offering both individual products and bundle deals (Gold and Platinum sets) for compatible cartridges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% cost savings on printing with compatible cartridges
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Staples Europe: Office-supply retailer carrying OEM and compatible cartridges alongside full office assortment. Competes on the same SMB/consumer buyers but with much broader category coverage.
• Otto Office: Large German office-supply retailer offering cartridges and toners alongside a broader office-products portfolio. Overlaps with Druckerpatronen on consumables but competes as a multi-category incumbent.
• Viking (Office Depot Europe): European office-supply distributor selling cartridges, toners, and a broad range of business supplies to SMBs. Comparable in B2B bulk channel but operates a much wider catalogue.
• Amazon Germany: Dominant German marketplace selling cartridges, toners, and refill inks from multiple sellers. A structural competitor to any niche cartridge retailer due to scale, selection, and Prime delivery.
• Reichelt Elektronik: German online retailer of electronics and office supplies including printer consumables. Overlaps with Druckerpatronen on cartridges but as part of a broader tech/office assortment.

Direct peers

• 4Ink.de: German e-commerce shop focused on printer cartridges, toners, and refill inks. Comparable niche focus on compatible cartridges with similar B2C and B2B positioning.
• Toner24: German online retailer specializing in compatible and original toner and ink cartridges. Directly comparable assortment, German-only focus, and similar price-led value proposition to Druckerpatronen.
• Drucker-Tinte.de: German online shop selling printer cartridges and toners from major manufacturers, with both original and compatible SKUs. Directly competes in the same niche consumer/SMB segment.
• Tintencenter.com: Online printer consumables retailer offering compatible and OEM cartridges across major brands. Closely mirrors Druckerpatronen's catalog, customer segments, and price-competitive positioning.
• PatroneTinte: Specialty German e-commerce retailer of compatible ink cartridges and toner. Competes head-to-head with Druckerpatronen on price and OEM-brand coverage in the DACH market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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