Your business relies on printing. Whether it’s invoices, reports, timesheets, or paperwork for an important meeting; it’s hard to imagine your business running smoothly without a reliable printer.
With a managed print plan in place, your business won’t have to worry about hardware breaking down or running out of ink or toner at the least convenient time! Let’s take a look at the benefits of managed print.
It matches the size of your business
When you use a managed print service, your provider will conduct an audit of your print output. This will give you an idea of the volume of printing your business creates and reveals areas that may need attention to make your printing more efficient.
Most businesses have no idea what they spend on printing annually and underestimate costs by as much as 40%. Using a managed print plan allows you to take control of your printing.
It saves you time and money
According to research conducted by Kyocera, the average office worker in the UK uses up to 45 pieces of paper per day, and a staggering two-thirds of that is considered waste. The cost of this can soon add up. Printer management can help you see where you can reduce your costs.
There’s also the time your employees spend on the process of printing. And that’s just when things are running smoothly. When you have managed print in place, if things break down you have access to expert support who can get your back up and running quickly. This gives you back the time you would have spent trying to troubleshoot the issue yourself.
It increases productivity
The working world has dramatically changed since the Covid-19 outbreak. With remote workers and flexible working arrangements, your business will have different demands. You may need to print from mobile devices or print off-site. A managed print plan gives you access to the best devices that fit with the needs of your business.
Think of the time you’ve spent in the past trying to fix a printer problem. How many times have you been caught out with low ink and found yourself in a rush to order more? With the correct managed print solution, your business can benefit from an optimised workflow. You won’t have to worry about technical issues, purchasing time, or supplies. It’s all taken care of when managed print is in place.
It’s better for the environment
65% of printed documents get thrown away on the same day they’re created. With managed print, you can optimise your print practices and behaviours. This gives you an opportunity to reduce the amount of paper used in your business. When unnecessary print volume is reduced, it also means you’re using fewer toner and ink cartridges, positively impacting your carbon footprint.
No matter the size of your business, you can benefit from having the right managed print plan in place. At AFP Digital, we tailor our services to match the needs of your business. Talk to us today about what we can do for you.