Managed Print Solutions
Print Without the Predatory Contracts.
The managed print industry is full of leasing traps: 5-year contracts, inflated click charges, automatic renewals, and exit penalties that cost more than a new printer. We work with a specialist print partner who does things properly. They provide direct manufacturer warranty and service with national coverage, matching the right printer to the job with no brand loyalty. If a managed print service doesn't make financial sense for your business, they'll tell you honestly rather than signing you up anyway. Read our Ultimate Guide to Managed Print for the full picture.
Why Choose Fresh Tech?
- No long-term tie-ins required
- Local engineers, rapid response
- Proactive monitoring included
The Problem
You're locked into an expensive print lease with inflated per-click charges. The contract auto-renewed without your knowledge. You're paying for a machine you could have bought outright three times over. And leaving costs more than staying. Or you're buying cheap printers and spending a fortune on toner without even knowing it - printing is the last unmonitored line in most IT budgets.
The Fresh Tech Fix
Through our print partner, we source business-grade printers that you own outright, backed by direct manufacturer warranty and a proper service contract. The right machine for the job, not whatever earns the highest commission. Our free print audit monitors your actual usage for 30 days, then we present the facts. If the numbers don't stack up for managed print, we'll say so.
Service Features
What's included in the package.
Ownership Model
Buy it. Own it. No lease.
Our print partner supplies printers on an ownership model. You pay for the device and own it outright - either as a one-off purchase or spread over 10 interest-free monthly instalments with no deposit. No 5-year lease, no automatic renewals, no exit penalties. When it reaches end of life, you replace it on your terms, not a leasing company's. Over 90% of our customers choose the 0% purchase plan.
Direct Manufacturer Warranty
Proper cover, national service.
Every device comes with direct manufacturer warranty and service. When something goes wrong, you get a proper engineer from the manufacturer, not a third-party call centre. Coverage is national, so whether you have one office or ten, you're covered.
No Brand Loyalty
The right printer for the right job.
Our partner isn't tied to one manufacturer. They assess your print volumes, document types, and workflow, then recommend the best device for the job regardless of brand. A small office with light printing gets a different recommendation to a busy accounts department churning through thousands of pages a month.
Free Print Audit
Real data, not guesswork.
We deploy monitoring software that runs quietly in the background for around four weeks, tracking exactly how much each device prints, in colour and mono, and what it's costing you. The resulting report shows your current equipment running costs, full usage breakdown, average annual consumable spend, and projected savings. This data-driven approach has accounted for the vast majority of print improvements we've delivered - the numbers don't lie.
Honest Advice
We'll turn down work if it doesn't make sense.
Not every business needs a managed print service. If your print volumes are low or your current setup is working fine, our partner will tell you honestly rather than signing you up for a service you don't need. That approach is why we work with them.
Escape Your Lease
Trapped in a print lease? We can review your contract and advise on the most cost-effective exit strategy. We've seen businesses spending Ā£40,000 over a 5-year lease on equipment worth Ā£7,000 to buy outright. Sometimes paying the exit fee and switching to ownership saves money within 12 months. We'll diarise your notice period so you never miss a cancellation window.
Right-Size Your Fleet
Most businesses have too many printers in the wrong places. Our print partner audits your volumes and recommends the right number of the right devices, reducing costs and simplifying management. We've seen businesses consolidate multiple consumer printers into a single business-grade MFP and cut their annual print costs by over Ā£1,500.
Secure Printing
Pull printing and secure release ensure confidential documents aren't left sitting in the output tray. Staff authenticate at the device before their job prints. Business-grade devices also include encrypted storage, access controls, and managed firmware updates. In 2020, ethical hackers at CyberNews accessed nearly 28,000 unsecured printers worldwide - proving how easily unmanaged devices can be exploited.
All-Inclusive Service
Our service agreements cover everything except paper: toner, parts, consumables, labour, callouts, and support. You pay a simple cost-per-page charge quarterly, in arrears, for the prints you actually do. No volume commitments, no hidden delivery charges, no made-up warranty fees. It's a 12-month rolling contract with an easy out clause - we'll never handcuff you to a 5-year agreement.
Contract Traps to Watch For
The print industry is rife with hidden charges: volume commitments, toner coverage limits as low as 5%, development meters that charge per colour (not per colour print - meaning each colour page costs 4x what you expect), termination penalties, automatic renewal traps, and annual price escalation clauses. Our Ultimate Guide to Managed Print covers every trick we've seen.
Common Questions
Specific answers about this service.
It depends on your print volumes, which is why we start with a free print audit. The hardware is a one-off purchase (or spread over 10 interest-free monthly payments). The ongoing service is a simple cost-per-page covering all toner, parts, and engineer callouts. Most businesses find the total cost is significantly lower than ad-hoc toner purchases.
Then we'll tell you. If your print volumes are low and your current setup works fine, managed print may not make sense. That's exactly what the print audit establishes - we only recommend it if the numbers genuinely stack up.
Yes. We can review your existing contract, identify the notice period and renewal date, and advise on the most cost-effective exit strategy. Even if the end date is years away, getting it in the diary now means you won't miss the cancellation window.
Everything except paper. Toner, parts, consumables, labour, callouts, and support are all included in the cost-per-page charge. It's a 12-month rolling agreement - no 5-year lock-ins, no automatic renewals, and you can leave with reasonable notice.
Yes. We deploy monitoring software that runs in the background for around a month. We analyse the data and present findings. If improvements can be made, we show you the numbers. If your setup is already in good shape, that's the end of it. No obligation, no pressure.
Yes. Business-grade managed printers include secure print release (documents only print when you authenticate at the device), encrypted storage, access controls, and managed firmware updates. We ensure print devices are properly secured as part of the setup.
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