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The Benefits of MPS for Non-Profit Organizations

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Non-profits are often complex organizations, with a variety of departments, devices, and needs to meet. Budget cuts and staffing issues often make it difficult to balance between cost, functionality, and ease of use in the print environment. For NPOs looking to save money, Managed Print Services can help.

NPOs, Budgets, and Printing

One of the driving factors for an NPO is the strict budget it must maintain. Funding is often in short supply, and can change at any time.

Non-profits are tasked with producing internal documents, public documents, and other materials on a regular basis. Information must be kept private, often with a limited staff to oversee security. Budget constraints often prohibit the purchasing of newer equipment, reducing efficiency and causing an increase in maintenance costs that many NPOs can ill-afford.

Managed Print Services for the NPO

Managed Print Services (MPS) can offer a variety of solutions for non-profits. Your MPS provider can:

  • Analyze and reconfigure your print environment for maximum efficiency and lowest cost.
  • Provide a predictable printing budget.
  • Service and maintain your printers.
  • Provide a single point of contact for all printing issues.
  • Digitize documents for increased security and improved efficiency.
On average, the changes an MPS provider can make to your print environment can save as much as 30% on your printing costs. At the same time, they make these costs predictable to better work within your limited budget. Operations will become more user-friendly as well as more efficient, improving your overall workflow.

Managed Print Services can help a non-profit organization in a variety of ways. With all the challenges you face, let a Managed Print Services provider take the burden of the print environment off your shoulders. Contact us today to find out if you qualify for our exclusive Managed Print Services program for non-profits.

Printer Placement Tips

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Often times, office printers are placed without any real thought given to the location. This practice can compromise your employees’ productivity and reduce efficiency. Taking the time to plan your print environment will help your office run more smoothly.

Printer Quantity

The number of printers your office needs depends on a number of factors:

  • How many employees do you have?
  • What type of print jobs need to be done?
  • What is the volume of printing being done?
  • Are there currently delays in getting printing done?

You should also give thought to the function of each printer. While a marketing department may need a high-quality colorprinter,  other departments may be able to function with a more traditional black and white printer.

Map the Office

To determine where printers should be placed, you should first consider where the employees who will be using them are located. Printers are often best placed near the people who will be using them the most. If two departments are sharing a device, it must be easily accessible to both. Taking a step back to examine the office layout will help you find the ideal location for each printer.

Areas to Avoid

There are certain areas in the office where you should not place a printer:

  • In one employee’s office, unless they have sole/primary user. The constant disruption of other people’s print jobs will decrease productivity.
  • Near water fountains, coffee machines, sinks or other areas where they may be damaged by spills.
  • High-traffic areas where the machine may be frequently bumped or moved.
  • Near heating and air-conditioning vents, or other areas that may have extreme temperatures.
  • Areas prone to dust.

Avoiding these areas and following the manufacturer’s recommendations will prolong the life of your machine and improve print performance.

Placing your office printers is best done by planning ahead. Determine where they best fit in the flow of the office, and make sure the area is appropriate for a print device. By properly placing your printers, you can increase efficiency and productivity, making your office run more smoothly.