As any school head will know, costs can escalate during day to day operations and one problem for saving money has always been in printing. High volumes of documents, both for teachers, students and admin staff can often leave the budget creaking at the seams, especially if you have an old MFP in place or don’t have the right office strategy. One problem is that in many schools and colleges, staff operate with their own printer on their desk which

Sharp have long been at the forefront of innovation in the world of multi-function printers and many businesses and organisations across the UK use their machines both because of their cost effectiveness and their performance. Late on in January 2016 they introduced the first three models of a number they are intending to launch this year, aimed at providing continuing great performance at a reduced cost compared to some other MFPs on the market. The three printers are the MX-3050N,

As one of the main sponsors for last week’s More than Hope gala event hosted by Ricoh, ISL are pleased to announce that a staggering £45,000 was raised in aid of The Prince’s Trust Following on from last week’s blog “ISL Join Forces with Ricoh to promote The Prince’s Trust Event”, the week saw a momentous moment for Ricoh UK. Ricoh, having held a huge charity gala event, in aid of The Prince’s Trust, and welcoming over 350 guests, six

Integrating Solutions Limited is one of the main sponsors for The Prince’s Trust More Than Hope Gala Event which was held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Tuesday 9th February. With a host of entertainment, including celebrity guests and sporting heroes, More Than Hope is a fundraising initiative that aims to help young people overcome the obstacles they face and help them to realise their full potential. Office and production printing giant Ricoh have been working with the

It’s the one area of printing that has captured the imagination of many people over the last few years and 2016 could be the time when 3D printing comes of age. So far, there have been quite a few hurdles to overcome, not least the variety of objects that can be printed and the cost of bringing the technology into the home and for small businesses. More Affordable 3D Printers The key area of 3D printing has always been the

Teaching and learning is constantly evolving, primarily in response to increased knowledge and better ways of delivering lessons but also because those being educated have embraced new technologies and are more savvy with it than they have ever been before. Gone are the days of blackboards, text books and learning by rote, today’s pupils are downloading onto tablets, surfing the internet on their smart phones and using them all to interact and, more importantly, learn. Educational establishments such as schools,

The Benefits of a Print Audit in 2016 Making the most of available resources is key to the future of any business or organisation in today’s fast paced world. Taking a close look at how you deliver your printing in 2016 could provide wide-ranging benefits that save money and significantly improves productivity. Whether you run an SME that handles a smaller amount of printing or a major organisation that needs integration between multiple devices, taking a step back and having

Every business looks to improve how they handle their print processes, reduce costs and make things more productive both for staff and the office. Papercut has been helping businesses and organisations to achieve this for a good few years now. The new Papercut v15.3 release allows users to perform better integrated scanning and manage multiple accounts and keep track of their toner requirements, all at the touch of a few buttons. What is Papercut? Papercut is the print management software

Ricoh has been at the forefront of MFP technology for many years now and the company is continuously trying to push the boundaries and provide devices that improve reliability, help businesses work more productively and reduce the impact our technology has on the environment. Their Pro C9110 series has just been given the 2016 Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) PRO award for its consistently high end performance. Their digital colour production press found in the C9110 was put through stringent testing

There’s no doubt that developing a more up-to-date print solution for any school or college can save a good deal of money in the long-term. A full audit can highlight areas where improvements can be made such as changing to newer, greener MFPs that reduce the amount the school spends on printing and other administration procedures or moving to a faster online print management service which improves productivity. The trouble for schools is how to find the right company for