Optimization Assessments
Optimization Assessment Methods
Printelligent has three methods for conducting an Optimization Assessment:
- Swap Existing Devices: Lowers costs by swapping locations of existing devices.
- 1:1 Replacement: Results in equal or lower costs and includes some new devices.
- Consolidate Devices: Results in equal or lower costs and includes some new devices.
The objectives of each type of assessment are the same:
- Secure a complete list of print devices
- Learn the brands, makes, models and page volumes produced on each device
- Assess end-user print needs
- Place devices in the best location to ensure proper utilization while meeting end-user needs
Printer data is collected in two ways – either through the use of remote monitoring software conducting a sweep of your network
and collecting print device data, or by walking around your business and collecting the data manually from each device. Obviously,
the number of locations and printers plays a big role in determining which method is used to conduct an Optimization Assessment,
and which data collection approach is used.
The Four R's
Once the printer data is collected, each device undergoes a review of The Four R's when any of the Optimization Assessment methods are used:
- Retain
- Reposition
- Replace
- Retire
Printelligent's recommendations are presented by the client’s Managed Print Consultant in a proposal format, which may consist of a simple comparative spreadsheet or be as complicated as an itemized map of each floor of each building or geographic location. The end result of any of these approaches is the same – recommendations for you to consider to Optimize your Print Environment.