We already have a copier vendor. Why change?

Having a copier vendor isn't the same as having a Managed Print partner. A vendor sells equipment and charges you when it breaks. A partner monitors your fleet, orders your supplies, and proactively optimizes your costs. If you can't tell us your total print spend across all devices today, you have a vendor — not a partner.

Our print environment isn't that complex. Do we really need this?

It may be more complex than it looks. Most manufacturing operations have office devices, floor devices, label printers, and sometimes wide-format equipment — often across multiple sites — with no single person who has complete visibility. That's complexity. It just tends to be invisible until something breaks at the wrong moment.

We're locked into a lease on some equipment. Does that mean we're stuck?

That's not a barrier. Marco works within your existing equipment and contract structure. The assessment tells us what you have, and we build around it — replacing what makes financial sense to replace, managing everything else.

How do we justify this to leadership?

Two data points tend to do it: total current print spend (which most manufacturers underestimate) and the cost of a single mid-shift printer failure. A print assessment gives you both — and it gives leadership a clear picture of what it costs to keep running the way you're running versus what a managed environment looks like.

What's included in your managed print services?

Unlimited 24/7 help desk support Repairs and proactive maintenance Automated supply ordering Print security (device hardening, secure decommissioning) Online portal for fleet-wide visibility Regular business reviews and analytics

Most Manufacturers Are Overpaying for Print by 30–40%

Unmanaged Printers Can Do More Than Drain Your Profits

Printers that aren't properly maintained and secured can also cause:

Downtime
Additional stress for your IT team
Added cybersecurity risks
Having to maintain and store "backup" thermal printers

Ransomware: The Print Security Issue You Don't See Coming

Unsecured devices can be used to launch ransomware attacks that can shut down your entire production line.

If your printers aren't protected, we should talk.

Request a Free Consultation With a Print Specialist

What Managed Print Could Do for Your Plant

Get Clarity

Before we recommend anything, we'll map your entire print environment to show you where you could reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Automate Supplies

Toner and supplies can be ordered automatically based on real-time data, so your staff isn't constantly monitoring ink and toner levels.

Increase Security

We include print security services for all managed print clients at no additional cost. That's not common, but we believe it's the right thing to do.

Want To Try Us Before Making a Big Commitment?

A complimentary Marco print assessment can show you:

What you're actually spending on printing — with every device, at every facility
Which devices are causing problems for your staff and your budget
Where smart adjustments could save you time and money
Where you have security gaps that should be addressed
A customized plan to optimize your print environment

No Cost. No Pressure. No Obligation.

Talk to a Specialist

I recommend Marco, and a lot of it has to do with the fact that you have a deep bench of experts. I’m very satisfied. Marco doesn’t present itself like an IT subcontractor. I feel we are true business partners.

Brian Pleschourt, IT Director at Sweet Harvest Foods
Sweet Harvest Foods

We are happy with the solution we chose and Marco's performance. This is one of the biggest technology projects we've had in the last five or six years, and it was the smoothest implementation we've had. That says a lot about their capabilities.

Al Meyers, Director of Information Systems
Douglas Machine

My Marco Technology Advisor keeps me informed of what's new in the industry. He's my window to information about what other companies are doing and the new technologies available that can enhance our business.

Joe Igo, IT Manager
GP Companies

Managed Print Probably Costs Less Than What You're Doing Now

When you add up what you're currently spending on printing, plus the IT time that's wasted on printers, managed print is often the cheaper option — especially for manufacturers.

Per Device

Most mid-market manufacturers pay between $35–$45 per device per month for a comprehensive engagement. The more standardized your fleet, the closer you'll land to the lower end of that range.

Cost per Page

A flat rate per page printed that covers supplies, maintenance, and support — typically $0.008–$0.015 per black-and-white page and $0.06–$0.12 per color page, depending on volume and services.

Want Help Getting To Industry 4.0?

A lot of our manufacturing clients find us because they need help with their printers. But we also offer a full suite of IT services, including automation.