Green IT
How does printing become "green"?
Our tips for the sustainable use of your printing infrastructure
In addition to other areas of IT, it is the printer infrastructure in particular that holds a lot of potential for conserving resources. It is not only important to check the number of devices actually required, but also their energy consumption and the use of paper and consumables such as ink or toner.
There are a number of ways in which companies can print sustainably. We would like to show you some of them below. By the way: these not only protect the environment, but also reduce also reduce your operating expenses.
Hardware analysis
Modern printing systems are based on economy and efficiency. Workplace printers alone are usually uneconomical compared to office printers, which can be used by several authorized employees at the same time.
Our tip:
With the help of FM-Audit, a manufacturer-independent software, IT-HAUS detects "environmental offenders" with high energy consumption and consumables with a short range in companies' printer portfolios. In conjunction with a switch from workplace to office devices in smaller numbers, this can save costs and resources. Old, uneconomical printers are replaced by modern systems which, thanks to their lower power consumption and long range consumables, permanently reduce costs and have a positive impact on the company's environmental footprint.
Device settings
Printers are rarely in continuous use. Most of the time, the device is in waiting mode, but continues to consume energy.
Our tip:
By using device management software, it is possible to activate the energy-saving mode and other settings. To also save on consumables and paper, we recommend the toner saver and the duplex mode.
Process optimizations
The optimization of printing processes also has an impact on sustainability in printing.
Our tip:
Modern, manufacturer-independent output management software such as SafeCom also helps to save printing costs and control printing processes.
The print data stream analysis can be used to identify which application is being used for printing. In turn, company guidelines can be derived from the usage behavior(rule-based printing) to conserve resources. The print data stream analysis also shows how many pages are printed by which printer. If necessary, uneconomical printers can be eliminated or replaced with economical systems.
So-called pull printing also ensures that a printout can only be collected from the printer after authorization by the authorized person. This increases security and saves countless unnecessary printed pages forgotten at the device.
Extra tip:
With digital signature software, such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign, documents can be digitally signed, saved and sent. This makes many printouts superfluous.
IT-HAUS is your partner for a professional print process analysis by our MPS (Managed Print Services) consultant. They will analyse and track the paths that documents to be printed take in your company and show you ways to save and optimize them.
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