Many distribution centers and warehouses overlook one of the silent culprits of wasted time and money: poorly managed printer fleets. While printers may seem low-maintenance, inefficiencies can add up very quickly. Here are three hidden costs your business might be paying for without even realizing it:

1. Downtime and Lost Productivity
Every minute a printer is down is a minute your team can’t print shipping labels, barcodes, or critical documents. Without centralized monitoring, untracked problems can snowball, slowing your operations and frustrating your team.

2. Inefficient Workflows and Lack of Visibility
Without the right management tools in place, it’s nearly impossible to know which printers are performing, which need attention, or where bottlenecks are forming. This lack of visibility leads to reactive decision-making and wasted time troubleshooting issues that could’ve been prevented. Over time, these inefficiencies drag down productivity and limit scalability.

3. Expensive Emergency Repairs
Without proactive monitoring and maintenance, small printer problems often become expensive emergencies. Emergency service calls and unplanned replacements cost more than scheduled maintenance and remote support. These costs aren’t always visible on the monthly budget, but they definitely hit your bottom line.

At DAO, we help businesses take control of their printer fleets. By combining our expertise with leading solutions like SOTI Connect and Brother and Honeywell printers, we optimize your fleet to its fullest potential. That means less downtime, smarter decision-making, and predictable costs.

For help managing your printer fleets or to learn more about our services, contact DAO Group today.