The best workflow solutions have two basic steps: identifying an issue and then finding a clever, cost-efficient way to solve it. Sounds easy enough--but the truth is that, when it comes to printing, your work isn't always cut out for you. Here are a few tips to help you identify the cost of printing so that you can get your workflows back under control!

A Simple Solution

The best way to make sure your printers are working for you rather than the other way around is to understand what's going on in your print environment. After that, you can start working on solutions that fit your needs (like fleet management or follow-you printing). A quick, easy analysis will show you how you stack up in these four important categories:

• equipment prices, whether you buy or lease your devices;
• energy costs, which can be higher if you have a lot of single-function devices rather than multifunction devices,
• the price of consumables, like paper, toner, and ink;
• and maintenance and repairs, which always need to be taken into account when considering the cost of printing.

Now that you have an idea how much you're spending and on what, you can start choosing solutions and software that will solve your specific problems. Let's take a look!

• Solution #1: Upgrade your machines.

Newer, faster machines can help you save money on energy, consumables, and repairs--and, on top of that, they improve efficiency across your business.

• Solution #2: Consolidate your fleet.

Do you have a whole fleet of single-function machines? Choose multifunction devices instead and you'll see a big difference in your energy bill.

• Solution #3: Improve security.

Improving print security doesn't just keep your data safer. It also improves your overall habits and introduces you to solutions you might not have considered, like mobile and cloud options.

Ready to identify the cost of printing? Need workflow solutions that are right for you? Contact us today!