Did your managed print services provider recommend a print audit? Here's what to know, what to expect, and why this is great news for your business.
What Is a Print Audit?
A print audit is an in-depth look at your entire print environment. It's an opportunity for your managed print services provider to learn more about who you are, what you do, and how your printers are used in everyday workflows. For this reason, a print audit is often one of the first steps in any managed print solution--but you can repeat these audits as often as necessary to track changes and visualize results.
The key thing to remember about a print audit is that it's not a judgment. It's an objective look at your habits, challenges, needs, and budgets to determine strengths and weaknesses--and a valuable tool for choosing solutions.
Preparing for Your Managed Print Services Audit
To prepare for your managed print services audit, use these tips:
Talk To Your Teams
A print audit looks at your print environment from multiple perspectives, which means just about every team will be involved. Make sure everyone knows what to expect and keep their perspectives in mind as you and your provider gather data about workflows, challenges, print problems, and more.
Ask Questions
While your managed print services provider will do most of the work during an audit, you may want to know what's expected of you, how long the process will take, how it all comes together, and more. Ask your provider these questions ahead of time to set yourself up for success.
Don't Change Your Routine
If you want a print audit to work, you have to let it do its job. That means you shouldn't change your habits at the last minute because you want to see "better results." Remember, this audit is your chance to uncover issues and address their source--so don't feel like you need to alter your routine.
In conclusion, it's relatively simple to prepare for a print audit. All you need to do is what you always do--your provider will handle the rest.
Contact us today to get started with a managed print services audit.