Prink

Prink is an international franchising chain that specialises in printer consumables, including ink and laser cartridges, refill kits, thermal fax rolls and various printing papers. The company was originally founded in Italy in 2001 and has since expanded across Europe through a franchise model. According to its Finnish Wikipedia entry, the chain operates more than 800 stores in 14 European countries, while its Finnish website states that there are over 1,000 stores in 13 countries. In Finland, Prink operates five locations in Helsinki — in Asematunneli, Pasila, Hakaniemi, Kamppi (Lönnrotinkatu) and Itäkeskus — as well as an online shop. The first Finnish store opened in 2006, and the fifth Helsinki store opened in 2013 in Itäkeskus. Prink's product range includes its own-brand Prink ink and laser cartridges, original manufacturer products, refill packs for inkjet printers, Prink TTR thermal fax rolls and various printing papers. The chain also offers technical support and ecological services. Its Prink Love Nature programme recycles used ink cartridges in cooperation with environmentally committed partners, and Prink provides a collection service for used products. In Finland, Prink also offers a free printer maintenance service for inkjet printers, aiming to restore poorly functioning printers through standard maintenance procedures. Prink positions itself as a specialist retailer for printer supplies, offering cost savings — its website claims customers can save up to 60% by using Prink products while maintaining high quality. The chain operates a loyalty card called Prinkard, which gives points on every purchase and access to special customer benefits. Prink also supports entrepreneurs who want to open their own store with the Prink brand, presenting itself as a partner that provides ongoing expert support. The Finnish website lists compatible brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Samsung, Lexmark, Ricoh, Brother, Xerox, Olivetti, OKI, Panasonic and Kyocera, and features products such as the Pantum P2500/P2506 laser printer and Pantum M6506 multifunction laser printer.

Prink was originally founded in Italy in 2001 as a company specialising in printer consumables. It developed into an international franchising chain focused on ink and laser cartridges as well as paper. The chain expanded across Europe, and according to its Finnish Wikipedia entry it has more than 800 stores in 14 European countries; the Finnish website states over 1,000 stores in 13 countries. The first Prink store in Finland opened in 2006. The Finnish operation grew to five locations in Helsinki: Asematunneli, Pasila, Hakaniemi, Kamppi (Lönnrotinkatu) and Itäkeskus, with the fifth store opening in Itäkeskus in 2013. Alongside physical stores, Prink operates an online shop in Finland. The chain has also developed its own-brand products, including Prink ink and laser cartridges, Prink TTR thermal fax rolls and printing papers, and it runs the Prink Love Nature recycling programme for used cartridges. In Finland it additionally offers a free maintenance service for inkjet printers.

• 2013

  Fifth Helsinki store opens in Itäkeskus.

• 2006

  First Prink store opens in Finland.

• 2001

  Prink founded in Italy.

Specialist franchising chain for printer consumables, offering cost savings, technical support and ecological services.

• Prink ink cartridges

• Prink laser cartridges

• Prink TTR thermal fax rolls

• Printing papers

• Refill packs for inkjet printers

• Pantum P2500/P2506 laser printer

• Pantum M6506 multifunction laser printer

1. 1Prink - Mustekasetit, Laserkasetit, Tulostimetprink.fi
2. 2Prinkfi.wikipedia.org
3. 3Prinkwikidata.org