IT Departments realize the benefits of standardizing network servers, routers and workstations. Having one brand and a handful of printer models throughout the enterprise dramatically reduces the cost of support. It also enhances the end user experience.

The costs of an un-standardized printer network are even greater. Consider the following:

• IT personnel have to manage multiple drivers.
• Helpdesk personnel have to support multiple printers.
• Purchasing has to stock multiple printer cartridges.
• Users have to learn multiple printer interfaces.
• Finance has to manage multiple agreements for hardware, supplies and service.

Standardize on Printer Models
Our initial assessment of most companies usually reveals a population of printers, copiers, and fax machines with dozens of brands and models. An unmanaged fleet results in costs that are up to 50% higher than they need to be.

The best solution is to reduce the number of devices. A handful of printer and multifunction system models can be selected for each application. In this case, a company might only have six or seven core devices to support.

HP as a Printer and Multifunction System Standard
Typically, the bulk of devices on a company’s network are HP printers, making HP the common sense standard. HP is also one of the only printer vendors that is also a network infrastructure company. This means that HP understands networks. In addition, HP provides a full portfolio of desktop and network printers and multifunction systems.

Centralized Management
Choosing HP as your printing and multifunction system standard also enables centralized management. Web Jetadmin gives you a real time view of the status of your printer fleet. HP’s Universal Print Driver creates a single end user interface, eliminates driver conflicts and minimizes IT involvement.