The modern workplace demands efficient, secure, and cost-effective printing solutions that keep up with today’s evolving business needs. However, many organizations remain tied to legacy systems that are costly, complex, and inefficient. Transitioning from these outdated systems to advanced solutions can be challenging but it’s a necessary step to streamline operations and reduce costs.
This is where Plus Technologies’ innovative print management solutions Enterprise Print Manager and the OM Plus Suite really shine. These tools empower businesses to modernize their print environments and address common migration challenges, creating a seamless and efficient workflow.
Challenges of Legacy Print Systems
Legacy print systems often hinder organizational growth and efficiency. Common issues include:
- High Costs: Maintaining print servers is expensive, requiring regular updates, hardware investments, and ongoing IT support.
- Administrative Burden: Managing print drivers, troubleshooting errors, and deploying printers across large organizations demand significant IT resources.
- Limited Scalability: Legacy systems are not designed for the flexible, decentralized environments of today’s workplaces.
- Security Risks: Outdated systems lack the advanced security features needed to protect sensitive data.
Simplifying the Transition with Enterprise Print Manager
Enterprise Print Manager is a groundbreaking solution that eliminates traditional print servers and streamlines print management. Its features include:
- Centralized Print Driver Management: IT administrators can manage all print queues and drivers from a single interface, reducing administrative overhead.
- Direct IP Printing: Bypass the need for print servers by sending jobs directly from the user’s device to the printer, reducing network traffic and associated costs.
- Self-Service Interface: Employees can install and configure pre-approved printers on their own, minimizing IT support requests.
- Cost Reduction: Centralized control allows organizations to enforce cost-saving print policies such as duplex and black-and-white printing.
Future-Proof Compatibility: Enterprise Print Manager supports multiple protocols and driver types, ensuring compatibility with current and future printer models.
Enhancing Operations with OM Plus Suite
The OM Plus Suite complements Enterprise Print Manager by offering both robust backend and front-end printing capabilities. Its features include:
- Delivery Management: A sophisticated print spooler that ensures reliable, intelligent delivery of print jobs to printers, multifunction devices, fax software, or email systems.
- Secure Pull Printing: Retains print jobs securely until the user authenticates at the device, ensuring confidential documents are not left unattended.
- Load Balancing and Failover: Automatically routes print jobs to alternative printers in case of hardware failures, reducing downtime.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Provides actionable insights into print usage to optimize workflows and support compliance.
Why Use Both Solutions Together
Enterprise Print Manager and OM Plus Suite are designed to work independently or together, depending on your organization’s needs. By combining these solutions, you can achieve:
- Front-End Simplicity: Enterprise Print Manager reduces IT workload by centralizing print driver management and empowering users with self-service capabilities.
- Back-End Reliability: The OM Plus Suite ensures seamless operation for backend printing systems like SAP, Epic, and Cerner, crucial for industries such as healthcare and manufacturing.
- Cost Savings: Eliminate print servers while maintaining secure and efficient document workflows.
Modernize Your Print Environment Today
Transitioning from legacy print systems doesn’t have to be daunting. Plus Technologies offers the expertise and solutions to make the process seamless and cost-effective. Whether you’re looking to eliminate print servers, simplify print management, or enhance backend printing reliability, Enterprise Print Manager and the OM Plus Suite provide everything you need to succeed.
Take the first step toward modernizing your print environment. Contact Plus Technologies today to learn more.
