In an age where efficiency, sustainability, and data security are more important than ever, London businesses are increasingly turning to Managed Print Services (MPS) to take control of their office printing environment. Whether you're running a busy legal firm, a creative agency, or a growing startup, unmanaged printing can lead to spiralling costs, security vulnerabilities, and unnecessary waste. This article explores what Managed Print Services are, how they work, and why choosing London Printer Rentals is a smart, flexible solution tailored to the unique needs of businesses across the capital.
Learn how Managed Print Services from London Printer Rentals help London businesses cut costs, improve security, and meet sustainability goals.
✅ What Are Managed Print Services?
Managed Print Services (MPS) is the outsourcing of all print-related tasks — hardware, supplies, support, and monitoring — to a specialist provider like London Printer Rentals.
Printer & copier rental
Automated toner replacement
Remote monitoring & diagnostics
Break/fix support & maintenance
Print usage reporting
PaperCut integration
💷 How MPS Saves Money: Real Data
Without MPS, businesses often overspend on toner, waste paper, and suffer from inefficient workflows. MPS controls usage and costs.
Service Type
Annual Cost (£)
Unmanaged Printing
1,000
With Managed Print Services
700
💡 Fun fact: According to IDC, businesses that adopt MPS reduce print-related costs by up to 30%[1].
🌱 MPS Supports Sustainability Goals
Many London companies now track their environmental impact. Our MPS solution helps by reducing paper use, cutting power consumption, and using smarter software.
Service Type
Paper Usage (sheets/year)
Energy Usage (kWh/year)
Unmanaged Printing
10,000
500
With Managed Print Services
7,000
350
MPS helps reduce carbon output by cutting unnecessary usage[3].
🔐 MPS Boosts Print Security
Printers can be weak links in your cybersecurity posture[2]. MPS protects your business with:
Secure print release
User authentication
Print job encryption
GDPR compliance features
Remote firmware and access control
📚 References
IDC. (2023). “Managed Print Services Market Forecast and Analysis.”
Quocirca. (2022). “Print Security Landscape.”
UK Competition and Markets Authority. (2021). “Green Claims Code.”
🙋♂️ Frequently Asked Questions
MPS is the professional management of all print services, including equipment rental, supply management, and print monitoring, to improve efficiency and cut costs.
Yes, London Printer Rentals offers flexible short-term managed print contracts — ideal for events, temporary offices, or seasonal business needs.
MPS includes secure print release, user authentication, and encryption to keep your print data safe and compliant with GDPR.
Yes, MPS reduces waste by optimising paper usage, automating toner orders, and selecting energy-efficient equipment — in line with our Eco Friendly pledge.
London Printer Rentals is a leading provider of short-term and long-term printer and photocopier hire across London and the UK. We offer flexible, affordable rental and leasing solutions for businesses, schools, events, and charities—with maintenance, toner, and delivery included. Backed by our Gold Star Service, eco-friendly practices, and a price match guarantee, we make printing hassle-free and cost-effective.
