How Cantec Helps Schools and Colleges Save on Print Costs
Educational institutions, from primary schools to universities, face ongoing challenges when it comes to managing printing costs. With tight budgets and increasing demands, finding a cost-effective solution is essential. That’s where Cantec’s Managed Print Services come in, helping schools and colleges streamline their processes, reduce waste, and ultimately save on print costs.
We believe in providing educational institutions with the right tools to optimise their print environment without sacrificing quality. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve partnered with numerous schools and colleges across Ireland, offering tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. Here’s how we’ve helped:
1. Primary School Savings: Scoil Lorcáin
For over 15 years, Scoil Lorcáin in Waterford has been a valued Cantec customer. The school has saved a remarkable 50% on printing, copying, and scanning costs since partnering with us.
Former principal Harry Flynn credits Cantec’s dependable service:
“The deciding factor was the promptness and reliability of Cantec’s service, allowing us to depend on one machine for all our copying, printing, and scanning. I would strongly recommend Cantec to any school.”
This kind of cost-saving solution is crucial for primary schools where budgets are often tight. By simplifying the print process and reducing unnecessary expenses, Scoil Lorcáin has been able to allocate resources elsewhere, ensuring the school runs efficiently.
2. Secondary Education Success: Crescent College Comprehensive S.J.
For secondary schools like the Crescent College Comprehensive S.J. in Co. Limerick, printing is essential to their daily operations. From exam papers to lesson plans, the demand for efficient printing is constant. Cantec’s solution, uniFLOW, transformed the way Crescent College handled their print processes and workflows.
Padraig O’Sullivan, Teacher and IT Co-ordinator, highlights the improvements:
“The seamless integration with our school’s Microsoft accounts has enhanced data security, ensuring that documents are never left unattended. We’ve also seen notable reductions in print-related costs by eliminating wasted print jobs. uniFLOW has streamlined our workflows, enabling remote job submissions and increasing productivity across the board.”
By optimising their print infrastructure, Crescent College not only improved productivity but also significantly reduced costs – proving that an efficient print solution can make a huge difference in day-to-day operations.
3. Higher Education Partnerships
In third-level education, the scale and complexity of printing needs are even greater. Cantec proudly partners with leading institutions like Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), University of Limerick (UL), and University College Cork (UCC) to manage their printing services.
At DkIT, our Managed Print Services help the institution streamline their printing operations while ensuring that print resources are allocated wisely. From student assignments to administrative documents, DkIT relies on Cantec’s solutions to maintain a smooth and cost-effective print environment. (Pictured: Cantec CEO Greg Tuohy, with DkIT’s Vice President for Finance, Hugh Nolan)
For UCC, Cantec’s sustainability-focused approach stood out. We introduced remanufactured Canon EQ80 machines, which reduce raw material consumption and manufacturing costs by 80%. These machines provide the same high-quality performance as new devices but with a significantly reduced environmental impact. UCC’s decision to adopt these remanufactured devices aligns with their commitment to sustainability and cost savings – making a positive impact both financially and environmentally.
4. Dominating the Educational and Training Board (ETB) Sector
Cantec has also established a strong foothold in the Educational and Training Board (ETB) sector, which covers public secondary schools and institutions across Ireland. We are proud to support the educational needs of nearly half the country by managing print services in counties such as Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Westmeath, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare, and Kerry. Through our comprehensive managed print solutions, we help ETB schools and institutions save on print costs while boosting efficiency across their operations.
How Cantec Makes a Difference
Here’s how we help educational institutions save:
- Cost Reduction: By optimising print processes, we help schools and colleges save significantly on printing costs. We analyse current workflows and identify areas where waste can be reduced – whether it’s unnecessary print jobs or outdated equipment.
- Enhanced Security: Through solutions like uniFLOW, we ensure that sensitive documents are secure, and that printing is only accessible to authorised users. This not only protects data but also prevents accidental print jobs, further cutting costs.
- Dependable Service: We understand that downtime can disrupt an entire school day, which is why our locally based team provides prompt, reliable support. From routine maintenance to quick response times, Cantec ensures that schools and colleges have minimal disruption to their print services.
- Eco-Friendly Solutions: Schools and colleges are increasingly focused on sustainability. Our print management services help reduce paper and toner waste, ensuring that educational institutions can minimise their environmental impact while cutting costs.
Why Choose Cantec?
At Cantec, we don’t just sell printers; we build long-term partnerships with educational institutions to provide tailored solutions that make a real impact. Our focus is on delivering savings, improving efficiency, and supporting sustainability goals – whether it’s a small primary school or a large university. We’re proud to help schools and colleges across Ireland create smarter, more cost-effective print environments.
If your school or college is looking for a better way to manage printing costs, reach out to us today enquiries@cantecgroup.ie to learn more about how Cantec’s Managed Print Services can help.
