There’s no doubt that in the last few years multi-function printers have started to develop a greater level of functionality which is benefiting businesses across the UK. With the growth of cloud based computing, we are starting to see users find new and innovative ways of using their MFPs, improving productivity and making the office a more sustainable and carbon friendly place.

Getting the most out of your MFP is not just about using your smartphone to print or scan a document to your tablet. Maintaining your multi-function printer is almost as important as what you do with it and can save you a lot of time and expense by helping prevent problems.

And if you want to manage your multi-function printer more effectively, maybe it’s time to try something like the Sharp Remote Device Management Suite or RDMS. Sharp has been at the forefront of developing MFPs for the last 20 years and its new system is another example of excellent technology working to make the office more productive.

Getting that error message often means that you need to call the service department of your MFP provider and possibly wait for a technician to come out. With RDMS, you can access that facility remotely, which means the technician can see what’s wrong and hopefully correct it there and then.

Users can also be trained using the remote function if they don’t know how to perform a particular task and the MFP can be optimised and maintained without a technician having to be present.

The RDMS allows for information to be sent to a desktop that includes information on toner levels, usage and connectivity. It can also send you alerts when something goes wrong via email or to your smartphone. All devices can be configured from just one console and upgrades sent remotely.

Since they manufactured their first photocopier back in 1972, Sharp have been pushing the boundaries in copying technology. Known for its high performance software and digital innovation, Sharp MFPs are considered state-of-the-art and provide numerous benefits to many offices across the world.

Capable of dealing with large volume prints, the addition of their Remote Device Management Suite means that users are now more in control of their own machines.

• Combined with the Sharp iDVM architecture your MFP is automatically updated, maintained and monitored.
• The easy to use display and keyboard puts users more closely in touch with the management of all their MFP devices.

Simply put, the Sharp Remote Device Management Suite is designed to simplify your office life and save you valuable time and money.