# Colorful Student Printers Canon's PIXMA Printers Target Families, Gen Y and Z with Smart Features By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixma-printers References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/keep-calm-this-back-to-school-season-and-put-new-canon-pixma-printers-on-your-school-supply-shopping-list-300900789.html) & [shop.usanon](https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/printers-all-in-ones) For the back-to-school season, [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-ivy-2) is introducing a [new series of PIXMA printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-printers) that were specifically created with the needs of families and students in mind. Some of the printers (the PIXMA TS5320 and PIXMA TS6320) are even available in eye-catching colors like pink and green that will make bright additions to the rooms of Gen Y and Z students. The user-friendly printer fleet is packed with features, including a [two-step wireless setup process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eprint), built-in QR codes to quick access to tech support, automatic paper detection, a status bar that can easily be seen from across the room and compatibility with the Card Isle Print-at-Home Platform for effortlessly making greeting cards at home. The complete series of new PIXMA printers from Canon includes the PIXMA TS8320, PIXMA TS6320, PIXMA TS5320 and PIXMA TS3320 printers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Student-focused Printers:** The back-to-school market presents an opportunity for other companies to develop printers with features that appeal to the needs of families and students. - **Colorful Printing Devices:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to create colorful printers with bold hues and fun designs to attract Gen Y and Z students. - **Wireless Printing:** The convenience of wireless printing continues to grow as more people work and learn remotely, creating an opportunity for companies to improve the accessibility and ease of wireless printing technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Printing Industry:** The printing industry has an opportunity to develop more student-friendly, colorful and tech-savvy printers to meet the needs of families and students. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can help improve the user experience of wireless printing devices and develop new features that enhance the printing experience of students and families. - **Education Industry:** The education industry has an opportunity to partner with companies to leverage new printing technologies to improve student learning experiences through interactive printing materials, assessments and other resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-ivy-2.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Advanced Tap-to-Print Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pixlab-x1.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md) - [Family-Friendly Multicolor 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-combo.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [All-In-One Home Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-photo.md) - [Business-Oriented Inkjet Printing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-inkjet-printer.md)