Printer Fleet Management

Why Is Keeping Your Printers Online Important?

Submitted by Karla Metzler on
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The workplace has become more technologically advanced with time, which has increased the efficiency of office technology in automating tasks that would customarily be completed manually.  

But there is a mechanism that print providers use to execute tasks like automatically shipping your toner at the right time or ensuring you have the latest firmware update for your device.  

It involves having your printers online, or in this case, connected to a cloud server from your print provider. 

Why Are Printer Space and Electrical Requirements Important?

Submitted by Keith Metzler on

There are many things to consider when purchasing a printer.  

Some are obvious, like print volume and cost, and some are more inconspicuous, like space and electrical requirements, which is what we will be covering today.    

As a long-time local print vendor, we’ve seen numerous cases of customers that purchased a printer and thought they had everything in order, only to realize on delivery day that the machine they bought doesn’t fit in their office or doesn’t have the correct electrical outlet.    

How To Set Up and Maintain Color Tracking on Your Printer  

Submitted by Joel Metzler on

On average, color prints cost between $0.07-$0.30 per print, a seemingly minuscule price that any business could bear.  

But what happens when you consistently print in color, and the costs add up faster than you realized?  

You’re left with a high printing bill and a puzzled look because you didn’t recognize how much color printing costs could run up your monthly print invoice.   

As a print vendor with noted experience finding and dissecting customers’ print problems, we know how common it is for color overages to contribute to higher-than-normal print expenses.    

Is Managed Print Services Right for Your Hospital? (Pros and Cons) 

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on

Hospitals serve one of the most important functions in society, which means they need the finances to be able to aid the people that need them the most.    

It might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when deciding how to clean up your hospital’s budget, but because hospitals require a significant print volume and usually have a surplus of machines on hand, printing-related expenses can run into the thousands every month.  

Is Managed Print Services Right for Your School? (Pros and Cons)  

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

One thing almost all schools have in common is their need for high-volume printing. 

To fulfill their schooling requirements, teachers must print curriculums, assignments and any other documents that encompass the educational environment.  

All this printing and copying comes with a price; a very large price that can unnecessarily contribute to over expenditures on your school’s budget.      

Is Managed Print Services Right for Your Business? (Pros and Cons) 

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on

As a business, you’re always trying to find ways to better your budget.   

After all, a successful business can only stay successful so long as they're making a profit, right?   

One of the ways to cut back on your business’s expenses is to incorporate a managed print service for your fleet of printers/copiers.      

This is especially pertinent for businesses that are large and have a plethora of machines to manage on a daily basis.      

Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Printer

Submitted by Keith Metzler on
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Used….

It’s almost a derogatory term for some buyers and even sellers in the buying process. And it’s understandable why.     

Who used this before me? What kind of lifespan does this product have left? What did the company do to prepare this used product to sell? How have other customers fared with this used product?      

All these concerns are completely understood when it comes to buying a used product.   

How Supply Chain Issues Have Affected Your Printer's Delivery Time

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

If you’re reading this, you’re most likely wondering why the printer/copier you ordered three months ago has yet to be delivered.   

It’s more than likely that the delay you’re experiencing with your printer has caused you more stress than you ever thought imaginable when buying office equipment.   

There’s a reason you ordered a new printer. Maybe you were long overdue for an upgrade. Maybe your work team increased. Or worst of all, maybe your old printer broke beyond repair, and you ordered a new one out of enraged necessity.    

How Supply Chain Issues Have Affected Printing Supplies (Delivery Times)

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

As a locally managed print provider, the number one question we’ve been getting lately is something along the lines of: “Why has this product not come in yet?”  

The answer lies in the ongoing supply chain crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that has swept through most sectors of the business world.  

The printing industry is no different. It’s not just the printers and copiers themselves that now have abnormally long delivery times, but also supplies, such as toner and ink cartridges, drum units and paper that have been significantly impacted by the effects of the supply chain crisis.   

Do I Need to Have a Backup Copier or Printer?

Submitted by Karla Metzler on
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Picture this: It’s a busy day at the law firm you work at, everyone’s rushing around trying to get work done, while you’re standing at the printer, waiting for your court transcripts to finish printing.  

Suddenly, the printer goes down, and a warning sign flashes on the screen. All those documents you needed to be printed are gone, as well the contracts, manuals, NDAs, and other papers that your coworkers needed to print too. The whole office essentially comes to a halt, and no one really knows what to do.  

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