Operating a print shop is a rewarding profession to be sure—but it can sometimes feel like you’re racing to keep up with the latest technology trends.
Some of these trends will surely come and go, but one that’s here to stay is web to print (sometimes stylized as “web2print”) technology. If you had to make one single investment in your print business, setting up a web to print platform for your customers might be the best choice you could make.
In this entry on the Professional Document Solutions blog, we’re going to discuss web to print technology, why you should consider offering this service to your customers, and how modern Xerox devices and software make doing so easy and affordable.
What is Web to Print, A.K.A. Web2Print?
The term web to print defines a technology service which consists of an online tool or portal which allows users to submit digital files to be later printed. Users can select how they want their content to be printed, how many copies, and so on. The process is also sometimes referred to as remote publishing.
This technology is not limited to use by print shops; setting up a web to print platform is common for business environments as well, since it can simplify the availability of document printing for staff.
Having said that, web to print has been embraced by print shops that want to offer their customers a fast, convenient way to submit documents or other media for print, which they can then later pick up at their convenience.
How & Why All Modern Print Shops are Using Xerox Web-to-Print Technology
From a consumer perspective, the ability to utilize a web to print portal is practically expected to be available at any print shop; the technology has become near ubiquitous in the industry.
Web to print as a concept has been around for a long time—it first started cropping up in the 1990s, but it was slow, cumbersome, and expensive. These days, setting up web to print is fast and affordable, both for the proprietor of the print shop and for customers. Faster internet speeds and modern web technology makes uploading a file much, much easier than it used to be, including with detailed settings on how the user wants their prints to come out.
Xerox devices and software make getting set up a breeze (especially compared to the old days!). Read on to find out how you can get started.
Xerox Technology Has a Lot to Offer Print Shops. Here’s How We Can Help You Get Set Up
If you’re interested in setting up web to print for your print shop, business, or organization, our team of experts at Professional Document Solutions can help get you set up. We understand that there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” solution for every organization or print shop—so we’re interested in genuinely learning about your goals and unique needs.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. If you’re interested in upgrading to Xerox technology, we also encourage you to request a free quote.
