Still Wrestling with Printers in the Cloud Era?

You’ve moved to the cloud. You’ve gone hybrid. But your print setup is still stuck in 2015.

If you're still dealing with:

• Print servers that need babysitting

• Driver headaches every time someone gets a new device

• Remote workers who can't print without jumping through hoops

• No real visibility on who’s printing what (and how much it’s costing)

...then your print environment is overdue for a rethink.

What’s the Fix?

Cloud-based print management. It removes the need for on-premise print servers, simplifies driver management, and gives you visibility and control from one central dashboard—wherever you’re working.

What Does That Actually Look Like?

1. No More Print Servers

Traditional print servers are a maintenance burden. Cloud print management eliminates them entirely. Devices connect directly to printers via the cloud, meaning less infrastructure, fewer points of failure, and simpler management for your IT team.

2. Driver Management Made Easy

One of the most common printer headaches is driver compatibility. Cloud print solutions handle driver deployment automatically, so new devices connect to printers without IT needing to manually install or troubleshoot drivers.

3. Secure Print Release

With secure print release (also called pull printing), documents are only printed when the user authenticates at the printer—usually by tapping an ID card or entering a PIN. This stops sensitive documents sitting in output trays and reduces wasted print jobs.

4. Hybrid and Remote Printing

Cloud print management means your team can print from anywhere—home, office, or on the move—without needing VPN access or complex configurations. If they’re connected to the internet, they can print.

5. Full Visibility and Reporting

Know exactly who’s printing what, where, and when. Cloud dashboards give you clear data on usage, costs, and environmental impact, making it easy to spot waste and set sensible print policies.

Who Is This For?

This is particularly relevant for businesses that:

• Have hybrid or remote teams needing reliable print access

• Are running legacy print servers they’d like to retire

• Want better control over print costs and security

• Are looking to simplify their IT infrastructure

How Flotek Can Help

At Flotek, we help businesses modernise their print environments as part of our broader managed print service. Whether you need a full migration to cloud print management or just want to explore your options, we can help.

Get in touch and we’ll run a free print audit to show you where the opportunities are.

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