Printing can reduce productivity if it is not properly planned and implemented. Learn how to ensure that your printers handle the work that your users demand.
Before you begin with the main planning tasks, you need to gather this information:
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| __ | Have a list of current hardware. |
| __ | Have a list of current configurations. |
| __ | Have a list of new hardware. |
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| __ | Plan for new printers To develop an adequate printing plan, start by calculating printer workloads based on the number of users on the network and how much each user prints. Next, take an inventory of all network-attached printers and detail the number and type of new printers that you need to cover the workloads. Then, add the printers that need to be directly connected to client machines. To
better understand the available options, see the Printing Systems Note: It might be more economical to purchase one high-end printer
instead of two midrange printers.
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site. This site can help you match printing workloads with the appropriate
printers.| After you finish | |
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| __ | Record a list of users with anticipated printer use for each user. |
| __ | Record a list of printers that collectively will handle those workloads. |
| __ | Identify future printing needs and how you plan to meet those needs. |