New printers at OsloMet
In March, the university’s printers will be replaced with new ones, and several printers will be removed because they are rarely used.
OsloMet is joining the government’s framework agreement for printing services and is switching its supplier of multifunction printers to Canon. The replacement of printers is scheduled to take place between 9 and 13 March.
The Department of ICT has been preparing the transition to the new printers since the autumn. The solution is being thoroughly tested, and a pilot is running in Pilestredet 46 from Thursday 5 February.
Reduction in the number of printers and cost savings
In connection with the transition to Canon, the use of the existing printers has been reviewed. As a result, several staff printers will be removed because they are rarely used.
It is estimated that OsloMet will save up to NOK 1.5 million a year through this measure. In addition, the new agreement provides OsloMet with better terms and a lower price per printed sheet.
“Students and faculties will see a significant reduction in the price per print. At the same time, we encourage everyone to think environmentally and avoid printing more pages than necessary,” says Director of ICT, Guro Berild.
The Department of ICT is currently in dialogue with faculties and centres about the details of placing printers in the various buildings.
“The transition to Canon printers is extensive, but it has also given us the opportunity to reduce costs and streamline routines. The IT Service Desk will, among other things, carry out toner replacement on all Canon printers,” Berild says.
Pilot in Pilestredet 46
The new solution is being tested and piloted on selected student printers and throughout Pilestredet 46 (P46) from Thursday 5 February. Information on how to use the new printers will be continuously published on the employee web pages, sent by email to employees in P46, and posted physically on the relevant printers.
During the pilot period, we welcome all forms of feedback on the solution, support, and guidance.
Feedback should be sent to the IT Service Desk
(This text has been translated with the use of Microsoft Copilot. The text has been quality assured by OsloMet.)
