Category AI Visibility Report
Print, Copy, Scan & Fax AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈9,821
Est. AI queries / month
17
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
1
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 17 buyer topics in Print, Copy, Scan & Fax across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 9,821 AI queries per month.
- HP leads the AI shelf with 16.1% of brand mentions, followed by Hammermill (10.2%) and Canon (8.7%). The top three hold 35% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “transparent printer paper” (top keyword “transparent printer paper”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (21.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP | 844 | 16.1% |
| 2 | Hammermill | 534 | 10.2% |
| 3 | Canon | 458 | 8.7% |
| 4 | Epson | 327 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Staples | 191 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Astrobrights | 169 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Koala | 139 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Xerox | 125 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Avery | 119 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Neenah | 113 | 2.2% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| transparent printer paper | ≈2,578 | transparent printer paper | 1,900 |
| inkjet printer paper | ≈2,545 | paper for inkjet printer | 2,900 |
| glossy printer paper | ≈2,367 | glossy printer paper | 1,900 |
| laser printer paper | ≈2,331 | paper laser printer | 1,600 |
| letter size printer paper | — | printer paper letter | 27,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 126 | 21.8% |
| hp.com | 74 | 12.8% |
| icinginks.com | 24 | 4.2% |
| avery.com | 22 | 3.8% |
| digitalcameraworld.com | 18 | 3.1% |
| cricut.com | 18 | 3.1% |
| rtings.com | 16 | 2.8% |
| textiletuts.com | 15 | 2.6% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printer Paper | ≈9,821 | 17 | HP |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for print, copy, scan & fax?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: HP (16.1%), Hammermill (10.2%), Canon (8.7%), Epson (6.2%), Staples (3.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about print, copy, scan & fax?
GEOly estimates ~9,821 AI queries per month in this category across 17 buyer topics, led by “transparent printer paper”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for print, copy, scan & fax?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, hp.com, icinginks.com, avery.com, digitalcameraworld.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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