The University print centre now has an Océ VarioPrint 6160 and a VarioPrint 6250 Gemini black and white printing systems, and an Océ VarioPrint 4110. According to Océ, the presses are complemented by Océ PRISMAprepare pre-press software which allows staff to touch-up and make-ready hard and softcopy documents to deliver better results and greater value to their in-house customers.
Michael Elias, UniSA’s commercial services manager says the print centre had conducted a number of in-house surveys to ascertain the standing of the print centre among the wider University community in order to maximise plans to expand the centre’s capacity and improve productivity.
“The survey confirmed our fears. We were losing a significant volume of work to outside suppliers due to issues of quality, cost effectiveness and flexibility. It became imperative that we revamp the centre’s hardware and software.”
Elias continues, “We knew the other two South Australian universities – University of Adelaide and Flinders University – were using Océ equipment, but we conducted an extensive and rigorous market evaluation just the same. We were looking for a complete solution – hardware, software, workflow and support – and we were also demanding value for money.
All systems have been chosen with growth in mind as the print centre aims to attract more volume to its facilities by offering better service, higher quality and faster turn around times.
Michael Elias says that the University print centre’s growth plans include taking in work from outside the university and the production of printed materials for the Open University Australia.
Elias continues, “Our next task is to hold an Open Day for university staff and other stakeholders to inspect the upgraded print room and to see for themselves the excellent quality of our printed output.
“I would say our experience in revamping the print centre was an object lesson for any comparable print centre. Take a look at the whole picture, not just the price of the printer and make sure that your hardware isn’t locked into proprietary software which limits your options.
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