Wide-Format Managed Print: What You Actually Need

Search for "wide-format managed print" and most of what you find is built for office printers. What large format buyers actually want is simpler: a known budget, and a machine that keeps printing when the deadline lands. Here is how we deliver both.

What managed print means

Managed print means your toner is monitored for you and billed per click. That is how our Colyer CarePlan works for office printers, and how Colyer Service Plan works for digital presses. Toner is monitored automatically with Printanista and billed on simple click pricing.

Large format printers work differently. Ink use changes with every job. Media changes by the roll. One day it is line drawings, the next it is full-bleed posters. A per-click charge doesn't fit that work. So for large format we look after the two things that matter: keeping the machine running, and keeping it supplied.

Keeping it running: the Colyer UpTime Plan

We offer a range of options to maintain your large format printing hardware, ensuring it stays in optimal working condition. Our maintenance agreements provide comprehensive coverage, including the cost of engineers' time and all necessary parts. With transparent budgeting and no unexpected surprises, you can have peace of mind knowing that any potential breakdowns won't lead to costly surprises in the future.

• Manufacturer-trained engineers who know your machine.
• Genuine manufacturer parts, covered by your plan.
• One team, one number for service, ink and media.

Our engineering team are all ONYX Certified Operators, so your RIP software is in the same hands as your hardware. See what the Colyer UpTime Plan covers.

Keeping it supplied: ink and media

Ink, paper and media sit outside the plan, so you only pay for what you print. Order them from us when you need them. The team that services your machine will tell you which media suits your work. Order ink and media.

A known budget for the machine. Ink and media when you need them. One team for all of it.

Who it's right for

Architects, engineers and construction teams, where the plotter has to be ready on submission day. Technical printers and plotters.

Sign and display businesses, where the printer is the business. Signage and display printers.

Already have a machine? We service the equipment we sell — and equipment you already own — across London and South England, subject to an initial inspection.

Spreading the cost of the machine

Most customers spread the cost over 36 or 60 months. We work with Grenke and Compass Finance — speak to us and we will help you find the right option for your business.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Colyer UpTime Plan a managed print service?

No. Managed print means toner billed per click, and large format printers don't use it. The UpTime Plan covers engineers' time and all necessary parts, and you buy ink and media as you print. If you also run office printers or a digital press, the Colyer CarePlan and Colyer Service Plan are our managed print services.

Does the plan include ink and media?

No. The plan covers engineers' time and parts. Ink and media are ordered separately, so you pay for what you use.

Can you look after a machine we bought elsewhere?

Yes. We service the equipment we sell — and equipment you already own — across London and South England, subject to an initial inspection.

What does the UpTime Plan cost?

It depends on your machine and the cover you choose. We tell you what things cost and why. Talk to the team on 01483 596 200.