Why Outdated Printers Are Costing Local Authorities in North Wales and the North West Money

Local Authorities across North Wales and the North West of England are under constant pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency. However, one often overlooked expense is outdated print infrastructure. 

From offices and libraries to housing and administrative services, printing is still essential, but ageing devices are quietly increasing costs across multiple sites. 

Higher Running Costs 

Outdated printers typically use more energy, require more maintenance and consume more toner per page. Across multiple council buildings, these inefficiencies quickly add up. 

Modern multifunction devices from manufacturers like Canon, Ricoh, Toshiba and Lexmark are far more efficient and reliable for high-volume environments. 

Frequent Printer Breakdowns and Disruption 

Old printers are more likely to fail, leading to downtime, repair costs and delays in service delivery. For Local Authorities managing both urban and rural areas across North Wales and the North West, this can seriously impact operations. 

Lost Productivity 

Slow or unreliable printers waste staff time through queues, repeated print jobs and troubleshooting issues. Across large teams, this becomes a significant hidden cost. 

Lack of Print Control 

Without centralised print management, councils often face uncontrolled colour printing, duplicate documents and limited visibility of usage across departments.  

How We Support Councils Across North Wales and the North West 

At Rawson Digital, we support local authorities across North Wales and the Northwest with reliable, cost-effective print solutions designed for public sector environments. 

A Managed Print Service (MPS) can help councils take control by combining devices, maintenance, toner and support into one managed solution, reducing both cost and complexity. 

We provide: 

• Multifunction printers and photocopiers.  
• Managed Print Services. 
• Flexible, transparent agreements.  
• Full maintenance and ongoing support. 

Talk to us today to find out more.