The printing industry generally operates at a fast pace and on very narrow margins but at the same time printers need to keep abreast of developments in printing technology.
Keeping control of costs is essential for any business to remain competitive. When the competition is as fierce as it is presently a business needs to be increasingly innovative to stay ahead of its competitors and to ensure its customer service is absolutely top notch.
Demonstrating also that they are using environmentally friendly materials and equipment can be that small extra benefit that could persuade a client to place business with them rather than a rival.
It is fairly easy nowadays to source paper that has come from verifiable sustainable sources and is economical to buy and the quality of recycled paper has also improved dramatically over the years.
But while savings can be made by astute and careful materials purchase, for essentials like paper, toner and ink, and by cutting down on waste, the most significant business expense can come when an essential printer part needs replacing.
Recently the writer hear from a printer about a development that ticked all the cost and eco-friendly boxes. Currently the technology is patented and supplied by only one company but in time it is possible that others will develop similar equipment.
The basis of this new laser printer's technology is that it uses ceramic drum technology. The printing drum is made of a ceramic material and this brings with it a number of benefits.
These printers are economical because the drums are durable and do not need to be replaced frequently and because they use a simple toner cassette. This only needs replacing when it runs out unlike the not an all-in-one toner, ink and developer cartridges that have to be replaced more frequently when the toner runs out. This also means they generate far less waste than machines using all-in-one print cartridges and the machine keeps running for much longer.
The ceramic drum system's operating costs are reported to be much lower, bringing down the printing cost per page. Toner cartridges can last for up to 40,000 pages (A4) before needing to be replaced. Depending on how heavily it is used and which particular model it is, the printer needs to have printed between 200,000 and 500,000 pages before the machine needs a thorough maintenance check.
That compares favourably with rival printers using more conventional technology but which only guarantee their drum for up to 100,000 pages.
For an office or a printing operation that produces a high volume of printed work it may be a wise investment to spend a bit more on a more durable machine that will need less frequent maintenance and parts replacement.
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