What are managed print services?

“Managed print services involve managing a fleet of print devices in a unified fashion for the purposes of efficiency and cost control.”

Did you know that up to 90% of European businesses are unable to calculate the cost of printing and copying?

This uncontrolled and unmanaged printing results in escalating costs and huge productivity drains that zap a company’s ability to turn the best profits.

Research by Gartner suggests businesses can reduce their print and document costs by up to 30% by taking a strategic approach.

Many are therefore missing the hidden costs of printing that can dramatically hike up prices. And there are several:

• Over years your print devices evolve and you probably factor in lease agreements and acquisition costs, together with the period over which the capital depreciation is written off. But do you take into account the cost per square metre of floor space the devices use?
• Employees must be trained as proficient operators of new equipment (Balreed offers all training for free). Do you factor in the unseen cost of staff that need help or ask other staff members to help them, reducing productivity in several areas?
• Have you considered the volume of printed or copied documentation produced on your devices? Lower volume means a higher cost per page (CPP). The devices must be managed regularly to ensure usage is being maximised to align with costs.
• Naturally you factor in consumables cost such as paper and cartridges. But do you consider the hidden costs of using a variety of makes and models, purchasing and stocking a variety of consumables and your account department’s time processing invoices and related bills? And, what about the energy consumption, unusual maintenance or calls to the helpdesk?

Managed print services streamline your print functionality and help you save money in the long run.

In fact, Balreed could help you achieve significant savings on your print costs from the first year onwards.

First we calculate the cost per page of printing, copying or scanning throughout your business. We then take full control of your fleet and optimise it for efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness, allowing you to rededicate resources to core business tasks.

Our MPS offer a host of strategic benefits to companies of all sizes:

• Remote management: Forget changing cartridges, toners or phoning service engineers. Our market-leading remote management technology outclasses the competition. We know if you have a device problem before you do, and usually sort it out within hours.
• Enhanced security: Tackle the security risks that accompany advancements in device capabilities. Balreed can help you reduce security risks and significantly reduce the security threat to your business.
• Cost savings: Our service gives you full control of printing expenditure and allows you to understand precisely how much it costs to produce each print, scan or copy. At the same time – enjoy up to 40% savings on all print activities.
• Cut your carbon footprint: Establish your business as an innovator in tackling climate change. With our help you can substantially reduce your emissions and energy consumption in the print, scan and copy environment.
• Superior service: Discover a new standard in professional service with Balreed. We don’t talk about it, we just do it. So sit back and enjoy the experience.
• 100% accurate billing – convert your print services to a profit centre by taking advantage of our billing expertise. We make sure your clients pay precisely what it costs per page, if not more.