In Baaz Magazine, Arjan Zuidema, solutions manager at Reverse IT, highlights why label print management should be a strategic focus for IT professionals right now. Printing may seem simple, but the impact of disruptions is significant – from operational downtime to compliance issues and hidden costs.
We discuss the hidden risks associated with label printers: misprints, energy consumption outside working hours, insecure network connections, and privacy-sensitive data printed on labels. Additionally, there is increasing pressure from ESG and CSRD regulations to make consumption, waste, and IT infrastructure transparent.
A new approach to label printing
Zuidema advocates for a new approach: managing label printers as if they are business-critical assets. This means: central control, real-time monitoring, firmware updates, and preventive maintenance. In practice, this can be done through one dashboard, with insights into all printers – regardless of brand and location. This creates stability in the IT chain, especially during peak times like holidays or increased e-commerce demand.
In the article, we explore how organizations gain control over their print landscape, manage costs, and minimize downtime. The parallel with Mobile Device Management is quickly established. By bringing label printers under the same management strategy, peak pressure becomes manageable and predictable.
Reverse IT offers a concrete approach with their Managed Printing Solution: from hardware management to inventory optimization of labels and ribbons, with tailored service levels. This transforms print management from reactive support to proactive control – a shift that more and more companies are adopting.
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