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When you think of your office printer or copier, the last thing on your mind is likely to involve hacking or security breaches.

Direct mailing and branded print collateral are still important in today’s “paperless” world. Though most believe that printing is a thing of the past, replaced by digital ads and online materials, printing and mailing are still largely prevalent for businesses today.

​Do you need help managing your company’s printing needs? Need software that will minimize waste while providing you with a secure and easy printing experience? Then PaperCut software is the place to start to manage your printing like a pro.

Often underappreciated, the copier plays an important role in most businesses, but they can be costly. To help you assess which approach is the best fit for your business, we’ve developed a list of pros and cons for both buying & leasing a copier.

Managed Print Services means that your print practices will be monitored and tailored according to your company’s needs. Best of all, MPS cuts down on waste and saves you money!

When you’re shopping for an expensive addition to your office, you want to make sure you find the right solution for your specific needs. Multi-function printers have tons of different options and capabilities, so it’s essential to know your business’s requirements. Find the ideal printer to check off all the boxes for what you need by keeping these six things in mind:

HIG is taking safety seriously while providing copier and printer service during the COVID-19 crisis. If your business is seeking onsite services, we are asking a series of questions to determine if your business is safe for our employees. Businesses seeking onsite services must be following the CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines for keeping your employees safe during the COVID-19 crisis. If any of your employees currently working on-site had or is in self-quarantine for the COVID-19 virus, your business must take all necessary precautions to assure the workplace is free of COVID-19 contamination. If your business has complied with these measures, HIG is able to provide onsite services. If we provide services to your business our employees will be practicing social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment.

Printing costs can be a serious drain on your company’s budget. The level of “ouch” depends on the size of your business, the number of employees and just how much you need to print on a regular basis. And let’s not forget that about 4 billion trees are cut down each year for paper worldwide. So, whether you are looking to practice a bit more environmental responsibility around the office or if want to cut costs, here are some simple tips that can help you do both!

How much time do your employees spend on printing-related tasks or issues? Have you ever considered that your processes and workflow could be improved if staff didn’t have to waste their time on day-to-day maintenance tasks or handling print-related issues that pop up? Whether it’s old equipment, ineffectively configured software, or no real centralized management of print services overall, everyone can relate to the frustration experienced when things aren’t working the way they should.

You’re laser-focused on building your business, always on the search for new customers and better ways to serve your existing clientele. That’s how it should be. Every once and a while, though, it’s good to take a step back and look for other ways you can help your bottom line, like reviewing your expenses.