As previously communicated the University's print and copy contract with Konica Minolta is set to conclude in July 2024.
We are pleased to announce that from next week we will be rolling out a fleet of industry leading, energy efficient Epson devices with the support of local business Carbon- Group UK, replacing the current Konica Minolta devices.
Key details:
- New Device Models – WorkForce Enterprise AM-C5000 and WorkForce C579R
- Replacement for: - Multiple Konica Minolta Devices
- Rollout Schedule
- Start Date 26th June 2024
- End Date 10th July 2024
Important information for users during transition:
Please see HERE for a list of devices to remain and the roll out schedule.
During the transition of new devices, you will need to select the correct printing queue once your building has transitioned which is noted below:-
- Print-Mono-Epson
- Print-Colour-Epson
What to expect:
- Minimal Disruption: Digital and InformationServices will ensure a smooth transition with minimal downtime.
- Support: Support will be provided by Carbon Group UK and QR codes will be visible on all devices to log issues and faults. Training documentation and support guides will be updated shortly.
- Training: Functional and awareness training will be held in SDRL on 3rd July with the choice of 2 sessions 11:00am or 14:00pm by Carbon Group UK and Epson. To book, visit:
Key Benefits of the new fleet
- Consolidating the current fleet from 16 different types of devices to 2 high functioning enterprise devices.
- All devices have the ability to print in colour and scan, with AM-5000 having the ability to print and scan A3.
- Heat Free Technology offers an 86% sustainability savings.
- Increased print, copy and scan speed, Heat Free Technology requires no warmup time meaning it is 50% faster for first page. AM-C device, our core fleet will be capable of printing 50 pages per minutes and scan 120 images per minute which is an improvement of current speeds.
- High-capacity ink cartridges means fewer changes.
Sustainability and Energy Savings:
The rollout is projected to achieve significant energy savings annually, aligning with the University 2040 sustainability goals.
Cost Per Print Charges
From June 2024 there will be an adjustment in our cost per copy charges. This change is necessary to reflect the increased expenses associated with providing these services and to ensure we continue to offer the best possible support to our users. Despite the modest increase in cost per copy charges we are maintaining the accessibility of our scanning services, which will continue to be offered free of charge.
Collection of old devices
The collection of the old Konica Minolta devices has commenced first with the removal of the hard drives then the removal of the devices that are not to be replaced, minimising the impact during the 3-week transition period. Konica Minolta will then remove the remaining hard drives and devices following the new installation. There will be an overlap of up to a week while they complete the collections.
We believe the new Epson fleet will significantly enhance our print, copy, and scan services, offering improved efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the transition period.
For further information or assistance, please contact the IT service desk.
For more information about the project and the building audits that took place, please see our previous update.
Print, Copy and Scan Project Team