Strategies for Determining Printer Placement

Strategies for Determining Printer Placement

The right workspace can have a major impact on the effectiveness of you and your workers. Likewise, the placement of your printer can mean the difference between a productive workday and a dip in revenue. Check out these strategies from Arizona Business Equipment to determine the perfect placement for your office printer. 

Ask Your Workers

Your workers probably use the printer the most – check in with them to see how often they use it, what materials they need to print, and how convenient it is for them to access your printer’s current location. Your printer could be too far away from your workers that use it the most, leading to more time spent walking to and from your machine that could be devoted to more productive tasks. Your employees will have valuable insight and can help you figure out the best place for your printer. 

Avoid Break Areas

You should avoid putting your printer anywhere near a space where food or beverages are being consumed. Even a small amount of spilled water can have disastrous consequences for your printer and could lead to expensive repairs or even replacement. 

Make a Map

Make a map of your office layout. This will help you to visualize the space as a whole, track common walking routes, and spot areas that are often subject to traffic jams. It’s much easier to choose a placement for your printer when you can see a birds-eye view of your office, as opposed to walking around the space and trying to select a location without all of the pertinent information. 

Contact Arizona Business Equipment

Arizona Business Equipment in Tucson, AZ, is your go-to provider for all of your office equipment needs, including printers, copiers, and wide format printers. For more information on our professional services or to inquire about our leasing program, call (520) 888-2679 or send us a message here