Printers, copiers and scanning that just work
Printers cause more help desk requests than almost anything else in an office. We set up your printers and copiers properly, get scanning going to email and the right folders, and look after the fleet so the machine by the kitchen stops being the daily frustration.
Printers, copiers & scanning for small and medium businesses
The office printer is rarely broken in an interesting way. More often scan to email stopped when Microsoft changed its sign-in rules, a laptop picked up the wrong driver after an update, or the copier is still sending scans to a folder on a server that was retired last year. Each problem is small, but together they waste a surprising amount of everyone's week, and they always seem to happen on the morning a contract needs signing.
We set printing up so it holds up over time. Scan to email uses a supported, secure method that won't break with the next security change. Scans to folders go into SharePoint or a managed share people can actually find. Drivers are deployed centrally, so a new laptop gets the right printers without anyone visiting desks with a USB stick. Each device is documented, so the next fault starts with a full picture.
We also help with the bigger picture. If you have five different printer models and toner for each, we can suggest a simpler fleet. If a copier lease is coming up for renewal, we will look over the proposal, compare buying against leasing and check the machine supports the scanning features you rely on. We have no interest in which brand you choose, so the advice is about what suits your volumes, your documents and your budget, and nothing is signed until you are comfortable with the terms.
What's included
Printer and copier setup
New devices connected to the network, given fixed addresses and named sensibly so staff can tell the upstairs copier from the label printer.
Scan to email
Scanning set up through a secure, supported sending method that keeps working when Microsoft 365 security settings change.
Scan to folder and SharePoint
Scans delivered to a shared folder or SharePoint library, with sensible file names, so documents are easy to find later.
Central driver deployment
Printers pushed to computers automatically, so new starters and replacement laptops print from day one.
Secure and follow-me print
Jobs held until the person releases them at the device, for offices that print payroll, HR or client documents.
Print management
Usage reporting by person or department, default double-sided printing and colour controls to cut paper and toner costs.
Fleet and lease advice
An independent look at your printers and copier leases, with recommendations on what to keep, replace or consolidate.
Who is printer and copier support for?
We can help if:
- Scan to email stopped working and nobody can work out why
- New laptops need someone to install printers by hand
- Your copier lease is up for renewal and you aren't sure about the offer
- You print confidential documents to a shared machine
- You are paying for toner for several different printer models
Not sure where to start?
Our free IT health check looks at your devices, accounts, backups, security and network. You get a short written report with what is working, what is at risk and a price to fix it. No obligation.
Book the health checkPrinters, copiers & scanning questions
Why did scan to email suddenly stop?
Usually because Microsoft retired an older sign-in method the copier relied on. The fix is to move scanning to a supported method, such as a dedicated connector or relay, rather than weakening security on an account.
Do you service copier hardware?
Mechanical repairs, toner and parts under a lease are handled by the lease company. We look after everything on the IT side: networking, scanning, drivers, user codes and connection to Microsoft 365.
Should we buy or lease a copier?
Leasing suits offices that print a lot and want service and toner bundled in. Buying can be cheaper for lower volumes. We compare the real cost over the term, including the cost-per-page charges that are easy to miss.
Is printer support included in a plan?
Printer support is part of the Complete plan. On Essentials and Managed it is billed at $109 an hour remote or $159 an hour onsite plus GST.
Can staff print from home or their phones?
Yes, with care. Printing to the office from elsewhere can be set up through cloud print services, and phones can print over the office Wi-Fi without extra drivers.
Are printers a security risk?
They can be. Copiers store scanned images, many keep default admin passwords and old ones miss firmware updates. We lock down settings and wipe storage when a device leaves.
Can you set up a new printer before it arrives?
We can prepare network addresses, scan destinations and driver rollout in advance, so the install visit is short and staff can use it straight away.
Other ways we help
Managed IT
One monthly price per person for support, security, updates and backups. Your outsourced IT team.
Managed IT
IT support
Remote and onsite help when you need it, billed by the hour. No plan, no contract.
IT support
Cyber security
Practical protection against scams, ransomware and account takeover, set up and kept current.
Cyber security