The University of Sheffield
Corporate Information and Computing Services

My Sustainable Print

Latest News

  • MSE, Infection & Immunity, Psychology. have now moved to the new Proof of Service service as well as the Schools of Management and Languages and Culture as well as Human Resources and it is proving very popular.
  • Consultations to decide how the future service will work locally have now closed.
  • The next step is to procure a Framework Agreement that will determine the University’s printer fleet for the duration of the service.
  • Implementation will take place commencing 16th September 2013 and lasting 4 months. As with all our projects we will avoid disruption during busy times, e.g. Registration.

About the Project

The current printing service at the University is based on many different printers from many manufacturers, needing different printer drivers and different toner cartridges and each of these variants has to be supported. Most printers are slow with very basic features and when one printer breaks it can be a real fuss to set up printing to a different printer. This project will implement a new printing service featuring fast, uniform high-spec printers, using the same drivers and toner, set up so that a print job can be collected from any printer around campus.

Environmental Benefits

The Managed Staff Printing Project is part of the university wide BeCause programme. Our take on corporate social responsibility is straightforward: we're trying to make things better. We try to operate in a sustainable way, minimising our impact on the environment. We think carefully about the social and economic impact of our work. We stand up for equality and diversity. But we can always do more. Find out more about BeCause and the Environment

Timescales

Consult with staff on shape/design of MSP - April 2013
Finalise shape/design of MSP - July 2013
Finalise hardware framework and service specification - October 2013
Hold communications event - October 2013
Begin implementation of MSP - November 2013
Complete implementation - February 2014
Close project and hand over management of MSP - March 2014