SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) ofThe
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 9, 2004

IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       OHIO        
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)    File No. 1-5964   
 (Commission File
 Number)
                     23-0334400    
 (IRS Employer
 Identification
 Number)

  P.O. Box 834, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania      19482   

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 296-8000

                       Not Applicable                       
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item 5.     Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

                 On August 9, 2004, IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (the “Company” or “IKON”) issued a press release announcing the creation of a new executive role, Senior Vice President, North American Sales, and the appointment of Brian Edwards, IKON’s former Vice President/General Manager of its Western Region, to such role.  The Company’s press release dated August 9, 2004 containing further details is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

This report includes information which may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the ability of IKON to drive profitable growth and market share. Although IKON believes the expectations contained in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove correct. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to conducting operations in a competitive environment and a changing industry; delays, difficulties, management transitions and employment issues associated with consolidation of, and/or changes in business operations; managing the integration of existing and acquired companies; risks and uncertainties associated with existing or future vendor relationships; and general economic conditions. Certain additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in IKON’s 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a consequence of these and other risks and uncertainties, IKON’s current plans, anticipated actions and future financial condition and results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

Item 7.     Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

c.	The following exhibits are furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
	(99)    Press Release dated August 9, 2004.

SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.

 By:     /s/ Kathleen M. Burns        
          Kathleen M. Burns
          Vice President and Treasurer

Dated: August 10, 2004