Many office workers have a relatively poor view of inkjet technology in the office, driven by their past experiences with consumer inkjet printers. Indeed, inkjet technology has exhibited deficiencies compared to laser-based technology, including slower speeds, a limited feature set, and more expensive ink. But today’s business inkjet products, designed specifically for the office, are challenging these opinions of inkjet.

Why businesses do not purchase business inkjet devices

Keypoint Intelligence research has revealed that 37% of U.S. businesses do not have workgroups or departments that use business inkjet printers or MFPs (multifunction printers), and another 9% aren’t sure if they use this technology. Those who do not use business inkjets say the top reason is expensive ink; other potential reasons are a lack of speed and productivity capabilities. In addition, a good chunk of organizations just aren’t sure why they don’t like business inkjet.

There are usually five parts of an MPS strategy: Assessment, Presentation, Implementation, Monitoring, Optimization. Each stage has steps of its own, of course, and each provides an array of benefits. But taking into account the evolution of managed print services and the positive results it can reap not only in the present but also in the future, it’s no wonder the naysayers are always quick to both ignore facts and create fiction.