Global celebration

That is why International Print Day, today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, is such an important day. Under the under the #PrintSmart theme, the global print community is again celebrating this centuries old medium while also highlighting the fact that print is not languishing in the past – it is an innovative, creative, and future-driven channel for communication.

What does #PrintSmart mean?

The hashtag #PrintSmart embodies the mindset of combining technology, teamwork, and creativity to shape the future of print. It’s about:

  • Efficiency through automation, AI, and data-driven workflows.
  • Sustainability by reducing waste and conserving resources.
  • Personalization at scale, enabling brands to connect more meaningfully with audiences.
  • Measurable outcomes, where print is integrated seamlessly into omnichannel strategies.

In short, #PrintSmart is a call to rethink print as a dynamic part of the modern communications ecosystem.

A day for collaboration and inspiration

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International Print Day is more than an industry observance. It is an open invitation to printers, designers, marketers, educators, and brand leaders to share ideas, projects, and innovations that showcase the power of print. Across social media and industry events, participants will be posting, sharing, and engaging with the hashtag #PrintSmart, shining a spotlight on creative print applications and collaborative success stories. Something we hope will continue long after the day had ended.

How Konica Minolta embraces #PrintSmart

At Konica Minolta, we believe that the future of print is connected, data-driven, and sustainable. Our digital printing systems and workflow solutions are designed to empower businesses to work smarter:

  • Intelligent automation helps reduce manual steps and streamline operations.
  • Data-driven print unlocks new levels of personalization and customer engagement.
  • Sustainable technologies ensure that innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.

This philosophy aligns naturally with #PrintSmart, making International Print Day not only a celebration but also a reflection of our shared commitment to shaping a smarter print future.

How you can get involved

There are countless International Print Day can inspire you, your business and community, to share the power of print, now or throughout the year ahead:

Audience

Activity Idea

Customers & Partners

Showcase successful projects that demonstrate creativity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Employees & Sales Teams

Host internal workshops or live demos highlighting #PrintSmart innovations.

Public & Community

Share inspiring stories and creative applications on social media using #PrintSmart.

Education & Next Generation

Organize open days, webinars, or masterclasses to inspire future print professionals.

Celebrate print

Today, October 9, 2025, is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to showcase the intelligence, creativity, and sustainability that define the future of print. With #PrintSmart, International Print Day encourages us to celebrate not just what print is today, but what it can become tomorrow.

Are you ready to discover how smart printing can transform your business?

Get in touch with our experts to explore how Konica Minolta’s digital printing solutions can help you work smarter, more efficiently, and more sustainably.

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