Managed Print Services: What is it and how does it work?

Managed Print Services: What is it and how does it work?

Managed Print Services:

What is it and how does it work?

By now, you have probably heard of Managed Print Services (MPS or printer maintenance contracts) and you may even be on a MPS in your office. But, what is it exactly and why is it important? The simplest way to describe MPS and its usefulness is by explaining its importance and what MPS can do for you and your business.

Programs like EnviroTone Imaging's Axess Managed Print Services are the best way to control your printing environments costs. Managed Print Environments don't merely help save your company money on print related costs, a true MPS program (such as Axess) help your company operate more efficiently in several areas.

40% of all IT help-desk calls are printer related

MPS helps your IT Department focus on its core metrics, rather than spending valuable time on printer related issues.\

Overall office efficiencies

The average networked office has one printer for every four employees (1:4) the best placement for optimal efficiency is 1:10

Better printer placement - be sure your printer arranged in the most efficient manner. (i.e. Be sure printers getting the most use have the lowest Cost Per Page)\

Save on electricity - by removing unnecessary printers and by knowing how much electricity each printer is consuming; old printers use a lot more electricity.

Eliminates Down-Time completely - no more waiting for toner, printer parts, or service calls. MPS helps your provider know which cartridges and service are needed before you need it. You will never be without necessary printers again!

Piece of mind

Knowing where your money is going will help you confidently printer related decisions.

Visit www.envirotoneimaging.com/axess for more information on EnviroTone Imaging's Managed Print Environment Axess Print Management.

Toner 101 - What you didn't know you need to know about toner (repost)

Toner 101

Five things you didn't know you wanted to know about toner cartridges.

If you are reading this blog than, like most of us, you work around printers and toner everyday. But, you don't really think about toner unless you have a problem, or need supplies. Here i have listed some of the most common frequently asked questions about toner and brief answers to those questions.

What is toner anyway?
Toner is a powdery substance made from pigment dyes (black, cyan, magents or yellow) and plastic. Manufacturers use plastic because it melts as the paper is passed through the fuser to provide a sharp, lasting image on the paper.


What is a remanufactured cartridge?
A remanufactured toner cartridge is a cartridge that has been rebuilt using some components of a recycled toner cartridge, mixed with new parts. This allows manufacturers to recycle individual parts whilst only reusing the large core of the cartridge itself. Remanufactured cartridges, though purposefully given a bad name by OEM's (such as Lexmark or HP) are essentially the same thing as the OEM name-brand cartridges. In fact, many OEM companies include return labels in their boxes - what do YOU think they do with the returned cartridges? That's right, the remanufacture them and sell them as new. (seewww.envirotoneimaging.com/quality for more information on this process)

Do remanufactured cartridges perform as well as the OEM?
YES, in most cases they do. Assuming the company carries ISO9001 Certification and STMC Compliant status during manufacturing, you can rest assured a remanufactured cartridge will perform as well as the OEM brand name cartridge. They also yield the same number as pages as their OEM counterparts; in some cases more as remanufacturers might provide high yield and extended yield cartridges not available with "HP's" name on the box. (www.envirotoneimaging.com/quality)

Will a remanufactured toner cartridge void my printers warranty?
NO, though many OEM's claim otherwise, in effort to drive their own sales, using a remanufactured toner cartridge will NOT void your printers warranty. This is due to the Magnuson Moss Act (1972) which prohibits any manufacturer from requiring use of their end-user supplies unless they are provided for free. (www.envirotoneimaging.com/guarantee)

What is the best way to remove toner from my clothes?
Do NOT use hot water! Hot water will cause they plastics in the toner to soften and bind the pigment tot he fibers of your clothes. Rinse any toner with COLD water and avoid brushing or rubbing the stained portion of the clothing. Before rinsing, try to loosen the particles by removing form water and gently shaking.

For more information on toner cartridges, any questions, or to search for remanufactured (or OEM) cartridges at a great price - please visit
http://www.EnviroTone Imaging.com