Green Printing with Samsung
Reducing your carbon footprint is now part and parcel of running a responsible
business, especially in the public sector which is often looked to as a
good example of responsible working practice.
How can it benefit you?
There are tangible business benefits to adopting an environmental
policy that incorporates your printing and photocopying equipment. A
more economical way of working can deliver noticeable cost savings, and
extending this principle to inform your purchasing decisions can reduce
future costs.
Reduce cost
Some printer manufacturers are taking green thinking seriously and have
reduced the number of consumable parts in a toner cartridge from around
60 to just 5 – the associated cost savings can be as much as 50% per
page printed.
Where to start?
Recycling is obviously an excellent starting point. You should also try
to reduce the amount of paper you have to recycle in the first place.
If you set printers and copiers automatically to double-sided printing,
you could save paper usage by around 35%.
If you're about to do a long print run, use the proof-and-hold feature
to print the first document so that it can be checked at the printer
before the rest of the run is produced. And why not consider using a
cartridge save recycling programme, such as the Samsung STAR programme.
These are just some of the ways in which a busy school, college or university can reduce its impact on the environment.
Top tips for making yours a greener business:
- Make sure photocopiers and printers are switched off at night and set your printers and copiers to sleep mode throughout the day
- Implement duplex printing
- Install recycling bins by all desks and all printers
- Start sourcing products with recycled or reconditioned content, and think green when purchasing
- Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment to enable them to work more efficiently
- Buy products that keep packaging to a minimum