# 1 - ANALYZE YOUR PRINTING NEEDS
Although your IT department may be able to analyze your print fleet, is this the best use of your time? An managed print services has experience in analyzing pressure fleets of all sizes. They also have specific knowledge of consolidation methods for printer fleets to ensure that your company implements the right devices at an affordable price. This analysis takes into account all aspects of your company's printing needs, including scanning, printing, copying and faxing.
# 2 - REDUCE "LOCAL" PRINTS
One of the first things to consider is the need and use of local printers. They are usually inefficient and more expensive than before. These printers serve only one user and are rarely networked, making them inefficient in most business environments. They often also require individual cartridges, which are more expensive and face the challenges of tracking purchases and inventory.
# 3 - STREAMLINE PRINT PLACEMENT
By placing pressure equipment in easily accessible areas for a reasonable number of employees, you can improve workflow and maximize equipment usage. Easy access to these devices is critical to employee efficiency. Time is often wasted getting through the building or to another floor for printed matter. This reduces your employee's ability to do his job.
# 4 - REPLACING INEFFICIENT DEVICES
With Managed Print Service Providers, you can determine which machines are performing poorly and replace them with more efficient devices. MPS providers are competent specialists who know the best available pressure equipment for the requirements of your company and your budget. They take into account things like the print history and your business goals.
# 5 - AUTOMATIC DELIVERY
Eliminate the need to order toner cartridges by entering an MPS program. These programs can monitor your devices and automate toner delivery if your device fails. Keep your employees productive by avoiding downtime caused by insufficient supplies with an efficient program of managed printing services.
# 6 - GET PREDICTIBILITY
With MPS programs you can consolidate your costs (and suppliers), which offers the possibility of a significant monthly investment. By partnering with an MPS supplier, there are no more surprising maintenance or unpredictable printing costs.
# 7 - TRAIN COMMITMENTS FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY
IT departments often focus on their usual tasks. Training employees and solving printing problems are not a priority and are usually the first task to be pushed into the background. Managed print service providers can train employees and support printing problems.
# 8 - MANAGE PRINTING FROM TELECOM
With mobile printing, your employees can print remotely from any location on any device. This could bring many improvements for your company. For example, one employee does not have to come to the office to print important documents, and other employees do not have to spend valuable time looking for the document to be printed. If your company supports a mobile printing environment, MPS providers can assist you with setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Managed printing service solutions come in many forms and can be tailored to your company's needs. It is a complete printing solution that allows your IT staff to focus on priorities, reduce printing costs, improve productivity, and generally improve the efficiency of your printing environment. MPS programs even reduce the workload of the IT department and thus increase its efficiency. After all, MPS programs are a partnership that enhances a company's ability to manage its printing environment more efficiently.
