Some people may think that the reliable business printer has gone the way of the dodo with the amount of digital information swirling around the cloud. However, far from being extinct, printing is alive and well and in more demand than it ever was before computers and the Internet.
With so many different applications, from receipts to messages to posters and marketing campaigns, printing continues to find ways to stay alive in the digital age.
Fleet Printing Opens Up Greater Efficiencies
A key part of logistical tracking and sharing critical supply information, fleet printing, has come into full vogue, helping drivers and fleet personnel keep track of their latest packages, deliveries, drops, and transfers. With a built-in vehicle printer, field personnel can process and manage information far faster and more accurately than they ever could with paper forms that are re-entered later for digitization.
Take law enforcement, for example. How many minutes in the day are lost by writing a simple citation or traffic ticket? The average traffic stop involving a citation takes up to 20 minutes, assuming no other issues are involved. And much of that time is spent just writing the ticket form, which has to be re-entered later at a police precinct. With a field printer, the officer simply checks what is needed for the citation, prints it, and transmits the data to the field office database.
At the same time, the paper copy is issued to the driver with accurate information and instructions. Total involvement for the officer could be less than five minutes in many cases. This is just one practical application of connected field printers in a mobile field fleet.
Getting Educated on Recent Printer Changes
One of the significant advantages of working with a print equipment expert is learning about the different types of devices available now, both for fleets and static offices. Many tools and capabilities have come online that didn’t exist just five years ago, creating new possibilities for how people can work and produce documents quickly. However, many companies continue to operate blind to their possibilities for improving document handling simply because of a lack of awareness.
Working with one of our specialists will match some of the most advanced printers and related equipment to your needs and budget both for current operations and future needs.
To find out more about how new printers can benefit your San Francisco Bay Area business, contact Golden Gate Office Solutions at your convenience. And, as we noted earlier, you’re going to be surprised at what’s available and possible given some of the newest printer models that have just come online.
