Brentwood, Essex – June 7, 2007 – The University of Paisley, one of Scotland’s leading Higher Education Institutions, has chosen Océ to provide the digital print capability across its two campuses, a move that is anticipated to increase efficiency and productivity within the Printing Services Department and make cost savings.

 

The department has replaced its seven previous digital printers with three Océ VarioPrint 2110, two Océ VarioPrint 2060, Océ CPS 800 high volume colour printer and a CS230 colour printer, together with a range of on-line finishing equipment. The hardware is controlled by Océ’s DocWorks Pro software.

 

Under the old system Printing Services at Paisley campus reproduced print electronically and via hard copy. At Ayr campus the operators work involved reproducing documents from hard copy only. This was labour intensive and unproductive.  By taking a systematic approach with Océ, primarily through the introduction of DocWorks, jobs can now be submitted and managed electronically, thereby maximising resources and producing each job on the most appropriate piece of equipment.

 

Margaret Leggat, Printing Services Manager, University of Paisley, said: “We evaluated a number of alternatives before making a decision on a print solution.  It was important for us to contract a supplier through the Higher Education Institution National Agreement, which defines standards across Universities and represents the best value with no commitment to term on hardware products.

 

“Océ satisfied this requirement, and we felt its solution was best suited to our volumes and usage, as well as consistent, quality output.  Océ equipment is also used in all the Universities in Scotland, which demonstrates a proven record of accomplishment in this sector.

 

“Now fully installed, we aim to make maximum use of Océ’s state-of-the-art equipment in our new, purpose-built print room.  We have developed a print strategy to encourage departments around the University to fully utilise the Central Print resource, which offers them best value for money and means individuals can focus on their own core activities.”

 

Peter McCartin, Océ UK’s Higher Education Institution National Manager, said:  “Everyone has worked hard to ensure the equipment is installed successfully and the staff are trained appropriately.  The department is already seeing the benefits of DocWorks in particular, and we look forward to continue working with the team to add value to the print function.”