Buying a Printer or MFP
Network Devices – Printer or Multifunction Product (MFP)
CiCS supports and recommends shared, networked printing environments.
CiCS has identified and recommends both HP printers and Sharp MFPs. These have been agreed in conjunction with the University Print Management Team (UPMT). This enables the University to stock consumables in Central Stores offering best value for money, and standard support across the whole University.
HP Printers are bought due to the relatively low purchase price, where as MFPs are leased, usually over a rental period of 4 years.
Printer/MFP purchases should be made after consultation with the departmental Print Champion, who will be supported by the University Print Management Team, and information relating to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of these devices for comparison purposes will be made available.