The Costs of Office Printing
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Printing in the office has been in the decline because almost everything is saved and backed up digitally so that nothing gets lost mistakenly. Despite this ongoing trend, it is still possible to cut down printing costs, and businesses are trying to find new and innovative ways to go about it.
Though, running an office printer will be dependent majorly on what the business is trying to promote.
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Switch Your Printer for a Black And White One
The majority of newer printers combine colors to get a certain one, and in most cases it will be possible that it will eat up ink in your printer, and even if you turn some features off, you will notice that you are spending more and more on upkeep.
However, if you buy a monochrome laser printer, you can save up some money in the long run.
Furthermore, there are smaller versions as well, which will fit nicely on your desk without dominating it, and it will not be an expensive investment but you will have many benefits from it, like speedy and good quality printing.
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Can Your Business Support It?
One of the biggest costs of running an office printer will be paying for toners and for changing them.
However, toner price can vary greatly, and you have to pay attention to sales and discounts as they can make the price very affordable.
Luckily, it will be possible to buy in bulk, when you see a good sale, so that you can stock up and save some money in long-term printing.
Do not be afraid to look into third-party toners as well, as you will be able to find a wider range at more affordable prices, and the quality will be exceptionally good.
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Feeding Your Printer with the Right Paper
Companies could be spending a lot of money not just on printers alone, but on paper as well.
Depending on the type of paper you use, and of course what the printer settings are, you could be looking at a huge bill.
Though, if you manage to save money on paper, you can use that amount on maintaining your printers and on buying recycled paper as well.
On the other hand, cutting down on printing as much will also help you in saving paper, and you can be sure that you will not lose anything important unintentionally.
Running printers in offices is a necessity but it does not have to be a menace for businesses. Lowering costs without decreasing quality is possible with a few simple but effective adjustments in the office.
Remember to use paper which is either recycled or which you can buy cheaply. Focus on keeping the same quality but using alternative methods to get it, otherwise, you might be inclined to spend more on office printing.
Depending on the needs, investing in single color printers might be a great long-term investment that will pay itself back, and make your office more effective too.
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Dan Radak is a web hosting security professional with ten years of experience. He is a coauthor on several websites and regular contributor to BizzMark Blog. Currently, he is working with a number of companies in the field of online security, closely collaborating with a couple of e-commerce companies.
