Listen to your device

There is nothing worse than running to your multifunction printer to make a quick copy or pick up your print out only to find an error code flashing on the control panel. What do you do now? Do you run away to another machine and pretend that you never saw it? (…Don’t worry; we’ve all […]

How to make mobile printing easy and safe for your business 

The workplace looks a lot different in this post-Covid shutdown world, roughly eight in ten people work at least part time from home. This means an increased reliance on connectivity. Also on the rise is printing from smartphones and tablets.  This means that network-printing capabilities are crucial for businesses more than ever. Printing from mobile devices, […]

How many printers does your office need?

There is no golden rule for knowing how many printers your office needs. Some studies recommend one printer per every 4 to 5 employees, but this number is not always applicable. Different companies, industries, and even departments have different needs. An assessment with Town Business will help you to understand who is printing in your […]

How to Conduct a Print Assessment

Physical Inventory – The first step of a print assessment is to inventory the print devices you already own. Get to know each machine…year, brand, model and whether you own or rent. Review Expenses & Usage – Next, calculate how often devices are used. Add up all of your monthly expenses for every machine. This includes supply […]

What is a Ghost Jam?

When your printer says that there’s a paper jam and there isn’t, chances are it’s because there’s a mechanical problem afoot.  Often times, real paper jams could leave residue behind. This residue could interfere with printer operation long after the jam is gone. Small amounts of shredded paper can get lodged between gears that move your […]

How Print Management Can Cut Costs

Many times we get asked how print management can help cut costs. While we can probably go on forever discussing the many benefits of this service, we will only list the top ten. Reduction in paper waste Fewer printers Fewer supplies required Huge time savings for IT dept Better equipment maintenance Better security Better workflow […]