More Than Just Managed Print
When people hear “managed print”, they often picture just one thing: a photocopier.
The thing that sits in the corner of the office which you associate with paper jams and toner deliveries.
The thing that sits in the corner of the office which you associate with paper jams and toner deliveries.
But that’s like saying a smartphone is just a phone.
In reality, today’s photocopiers sit at the heart of how your business handles information. Managed print has evolved into something far more powerful: a complete document solution.
The Modern Photocopier: More than just photocopies.
Multifunction devices are closer to intelligent document hubs than standalone printers or photocopiers. They can:
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Scan documents directly into cloud platforms like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive
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Route paperwork automatically to the right people or folders
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Integrate with workflow and document management systems
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Authenticate users to keep sensitive data secure
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Track usage to highlight inefficiencies and reduce waste
In short, they don’t just print, they manage your information.
Smart Workflows
Most businesses don’t struggle with printing. They struggle with what comes before and after it.
Think about it:
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Invoices get scanned and manually renamed
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Forms sit on desks waiting to be processed
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Documents are emailed back and forth with no version control
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Sensitive paperwork ends up in the wrong hands
A managed document solution fixes this.
By automating how documents are captured, stored, shared, and secured, we help businesses:
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Save time by removing manual steps
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Reduce errors and duplicated work
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Improve compliance and data protection
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Make documents easier to find (and harder to lose)
Printing becomes just one part of a much smarter system.
Security Isn’t Optional Anymore
Your photocopier is connected to your network – that means it’s part of your IT environment.
Managed print today includes:
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User authentication and access controls
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Encrypted data transmission
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Secure print release (no more confidential documents left on trays)
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Audit trails for compliance
In other words, we treat your print environment with the same care as the rest of your IT infrastructure. Because a document breach is still a data breach, even if it comes from a printer.
It’s About Whole Document Solutions
At its core, managed print isn’t about leasing machines or counting pages.
It’s about:
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Helping teams work faster
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Making information easier to manage
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Reducing hidden costs
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Supporting hybrid and digital-first ways of working
The photocopier is just the tool. The real value is in how everything connects around it.
So Yes! It’s More Than Just Managed Print
We still make sure your devices are reliable, cost-effective, and well supported. That part matters.
But what really sets modern managed print apart is the bigger picture: how your documents flow through your business, and how smoothly your people can work with them.
That’s why we don’t just manage print.
We design document solutions.
For more information about how ABS. A Better Way. can help your business, call 01484 880008.
Or email: info@absabetterway.co.uk
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