There is no question that cloud printing is leading the way when it comes to sustainable print management. There are myriad benefits offered by the cloud. Cost savings are one of the biggest advantages, helping companies reduce costs on printers and energy as well as other resources such as paper and ink. Besides cost-efficiency, the cloud also offers other advantages. It provides a more secure way to print, with numerous features designed to manage print more effectively. It also helps to increase productivity – something that is highly important in the era of remote working.
But what does cloud printing offer in terms of sustainability and environmental impact? Can it help you move towards a greener workplace?
Cloud Printing and Sustainability
Printing in itself can be heavy on resources, with regular consumption of paper, toner chemicals and power required. In larger companies, these resources are greatly increased. Wasted resources caused by printing errors, poor management of printers and other factors can have a direct impact on your company’s environmental footprint.
Luckily, thanks to the slow but steady rise in paperless offices, the way that companies manage printing is beginning to change. Cloud printing provides a sustainable way to manage print fleets and usage from every device. Unlike traditional print management, the cloud model requires very few physical resources. Full cloud solutions require no physical servers, while hybrid solutions enable a model that works on both cloud and in-house servers. Centralised hosting enables a reduced carbon footprint, while the many features offered by tools such as Print Director reduce waste and save on resources more effectively.
Some of the ways that you can ensure a higher level of sustainability in your print environment include the following:
- Monitor printing. Audits and reports are vital to ensure that there is minimal wastage. When you have multiple departments and employees printing without any monitoring, it becomes all too easy for paper and other resources to be wasted.
- Use print release tools. Follow Me printing ensures accountability, security and reduced waste. Information is held in a print queue on the cloud, with authentication required to release documents to be printed. This way, resources will not be wasted and only authorised print jobs are released.
A comprehensive cloud-based solution such as Print Director provides you with a highly effective, sustainable way to manage your printers. Contact Printsol today to find out more about our cloud printing tools.
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