In the Tula region, printers began to break down 34% more often – analysts

With the beginning of the school year, residents of the Tula region began to turn more often to specialists in repairing office equipment. From August to September, the demand for maintenance and restoration of printers increased by 34%, and in annual terms - by 15%, analysts of the Avito Services platform gave such data to MK in Tula.

The main reason for the growth, the researchers believe, was the preparation for the school season. Schoolchildren and students needed technology to print notes, abstracts and coursework, and educational institutions and offices began to actively use printers and multifunctional devices.

Interest in equipment diagnostics has increased particularly. In September 2026, the number of such orders in the Tula region increased 2.1 times compared to August. Compared to September last year, the growth was 50%.

Most often, printer owners turned to refill cartridges. During the month, the demand for this service increased by 47%. It allows you to restore the quality of printing and at the same time is cheaper than buying a new consumable.

However, not all problems are solved by regular filling. Over the month, the number of requests for repair of power supplies increased by 70%, by 51% - replacement of thermal film and by 22% - repair of the paper supply mechanism. Specialists often identify several faults at once during diagnosis and eliminate them in one visit.

At the same time, in the arms region there are more masters ready to service office equipment. Over the month, the number of specialists offering such services on the platform increased by 9%, and over the year - by 2.8 times.

Speaking of printers..

Earlier, MK in Tula told about the development of scientists of Tula State University, who created a photochemical reactor on a 3D printer for the synthesis of drugs and new materials.

Installation of PLA-plastic should make laboratory research more affordable: its production is cheaper than the purchase of expensive industrial equipment.

A feature of the development is a design that allows solving the problem of overheating of LEDs, which can affect the course of chemical reactions and the results of experiments.