The effect of inflation in every marketplace is easily seen in our daily life as consumers. With the current inflation rate hovering close to 8.5%, it is the highest recorded in over 40 years.  

The ripple effects from industry to consumer have been vast, and the printer industry is no different in succumbing to inflationary pressures.  

Prices have increased, and with the supply chain crisis still affecting the daily transportation of machines and products, delivery times have stagnated, as well.    

It’s a difficult time to be in the market for a printer, but it shouldn’t stop you from attaining the machine you desire.  

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If you type in “managed print service cost” into your search engine, what do you see?    

Well, if you want the short answer, not a lot in terms of definitive numbers around what a managed print service (MPS) costs.  

Indeed, the cost of MPS depends on a wide variety of factors, and depending on which managed print provider you choose, the price range can fluctuate dramatically.     

As a local print vendor that offers managed print as a service, we understand the complexity that goes into calculating an accurate price range for MPS. That doesn’t mean we’re not going to do it, though.  

Just because the volatility is high with managed print prices doesn’t mean you should be left completely clueless when it comes to seeing actual numbers on what it costs to implement MPS in your workplace.    

There are many things to consider when purchasing a printer.  

Some are obvious, like print volume and cost, and some are more inconspicuous, like space and electrical requirements, which is what we will be covering today.    

As a long-time local print vendor, we’ve seen numerous cases of customers that purchased a printer and thought they had everything in order, only to realize on delivery day that the machine they bought doesn’t fit in their office or doesn’t have the correct electrical outlet.    

Space and electrical capacity are not issues that affect a lot of customers, but it’s one that can lead to multiple consequences, which makes them an essential factor to examine before purchasing a new machine.    

You’ve come to the end of your printer/copier lease and decided to upgrade your equipment, signaling the start of a new lease agreement.   

Because you’re working with the same vendor, you assume the previous billing process will remain the same.    

When the first invoice comes in for the monthly lease payment, you pay it the same as always, foregoing attention to the minute details of the invoice.   

What you missed during that passive look at your printer bill was that your leasing company changed, which means the address you’re supposed to send the payment to has changed, as well.     

So, the payment you sent in the mail was shipped to the old address instead of the new one, causing an unfortunate situation based on a minor mistake.    

Finding a permanent printing solution for your office can be more tedious than you would think. 

An ideal printer-research process requires access to accurate and honest information from a reputable source. 

As a locally managed print vendor for 35 years, we’ve gathered enough expertise to provide you with exactly what you need to know to get the right machine in place for your company. 

And because we partner with Xerox, we have become experts in their product arsenal and can compile a thorough review of their various machines. 

Before getting into the review, it should be noted that Xerox machines will not be for everyone. Many brands offer long-term printing solutions that may better fit your situation and you should always vet out your options before making a purchase.