Many companies have turned from centralized, in-house reproduction centers to distributed, network-based printing to support departments and workgroups. Why has this trend proved successful? For several reasons:
- Applications are closer to the users, who can turn around jobs much more quickly, which streamlines overall workflow.
- Distributed, network printing for typical short-run general office projects is generally more economical than the two alternatives: reproduction centers or individual inkjet or desktop printers.
- Internet “Pull printing” using ImageQuick technology to print Web pages directly from the printer can help reduce pre-printed forms, brochures and manuals.
- Printers on a network can be monitored and managed much more efficiently through management software, so you can reduce help desk costs.
- Networked printers pave the way for device and supply consolidation, which can provide dramatic cost savings while you boost functionality through multi-function printers.
- Advancements in security at both the data stream and printer levels contribute in multiple ways to protect data and control access and use of both monochrome and color printers.
If you operate with non-networked printers, your IT personnel are forced to diagnose, troubleshoot and solve printing problems either in person or by relying on end user assistance. Either way, help desk costs spiral upward. Technicians have to travel to the printer or involve one or more end users who are pulled away from their jobs.
With MarkVision Professional, a Web-enabled printer management software utility, you can monitor and manage networked printers in your company. You can transform your help desk and boost end user satisfaction with time- and cost-saving improvements. Here are a few examples:
- Utilize remote viewing to reduce on-site attendance for problem determination and resolution.
- Enable pro-active printer support with automatic alerts.
- Set up, configure and upgrade printers from a central location.
- Gather useful information about printers and print jobs to forecast, plan and charge back.
The more standalone printers you have, the more costly your operation. Each one requires individual attention for error diagnosis, problem resolution, supply management and so on. In addition, it’s more difficult to track assets and maintain control over your output environment.
With networked multifunction printers (MFPs), you can improve output quality and flexibility while you control assets and reduce costs with actions like these:
- Eliminate expensive inkjet printers and provide high-quality color printing on networked printers that offer access controls and security features.
- Replace older printers and standalone printers with networked devices that print, copy, scan and fax.
- Reduce the number of printed pages and reduce mail costs by utilizing scan to e-mail capability.
- Simplify supply inventories, maintenance contracts and support with fewer devices.
- Increase print support for mobile workers with secure, wireless print capability.
Insufficient security at the output level can place your business at risk. With InfoPrint Solutions Company, you can reduce risk with security features at both the data stream and printer levels.
- Encryption technology can help assure that encrypted print output data cannot be printed on an unsecured or incorrect printer.
- Print and Hold features of select InfoPrint® 1000 monochrome and color printers offer multiple options to manage sensitive jobs at the printer level.
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