How a K-12 School District’s Print Centre Helped Improve Student Reading Comprehension
DCMO BOCES transitions from mono to colour with the Xerox® Baltoro® HF Inkjet Press to deliver more engaging educational content while saving costs.
“With Baltoro, we are experiencing 40% savings compared to our colour and mono toner copy costs and an increase in productivity by over 35% in our pages per minute copy rate when combining Baltoro & FreeFlow® Core's automation."
About The Client
The Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO BOCES) Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a regional educational agency providing services in partnership with 16 local school districts in Norwich, New York. In 1948, the New York State legislature created Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to provide shared educational programs and services to school districts within the state.
Today, there are 37 BOCES schools that are partnering with nearly all the state’s school districts to help meet students' evolving educational needs through cost-effective and relevant programs and services.
The Challenge
Modernise and Streamline Printing Processes While Optimising Costs
DCMO BOCES faced challenges in meeting the demands of the modern printing landscape. They needed a solution that could streamline their processes, reduce costs, and provide opportunities for expanding their offerings while remaining competitive. They also recognised that traditional printing methods were limiting their ability to meet these challenges effectively.
The Solution
Adding Unmatched Capabilities and Reliability
To address these challenges, DCMO BOCES adopted the Xerox® Baltoro® HF Inkjet Press. According to Frank Oliver (Supervisor Print, Public Info, Courier Services), “This cutting-edge printing solution provided unmatched speed, reliability, and the capability to deliver quality colour prints at a lower cost. By integrating the Baltoro Inkjet Press into our operation, we aimed to improve our time-to-market and reduce expenses”.
The Results
Major Benefits for Speed, Quality and Cost Savings
Space Efficiency: The compact footprint of the Baltoro Inkjet Press was a crucial factor for DCMO BOCES, as they had limited space available in their facility. The press’s efficient design allowed it to seamlessly integrate into their existing setup.
Reliability and Uptime: With limited redundancy capabilities, DCMO BOCES needed a printing solution that offered high uptime and reliability. The Baltoro Inkjet Press’s robust performance and dependable print heads ensured consistent output, crucial for meeting tight educational deadlines.
Enhanced Time-to-Market: They experienced a significant improvement in their time-to-market due to the high-speed capabilities of the Baltoro. With the ability to produce 300 images per minute, the press allowed them to fulfill hundreds of individual job requests per day ranging from dozens of prints to hundreds.
Cost Savings: The transition from traditional black-and-white printing to cut-sheet inkjet colour printing on the Xerox Baltoro Inkjet Press resulted in substantial cost savings for them. This allowed them to produce colour prints on a wider range of substrates, reducing production costs.
The Challenge
DCMO BOCES wanted to enhance its curriculum materials by integrating more engaging and visually-appealing content.
They recognized that traditional black-and-white printing had limitations in effectively conveying complex concepts, especially in subjects like mathematics, maps, and visual arts.
They were seeking a solution that could provide realistic, high-quality, full-colour curriculum materials at a reasonable cost without compromising delivery speed.
The Solution
DCMO BOCES evaluated various printing options in the market and decided to adopt the Xerox® Baltoro® HF Inkjet Press.
This innovative, cut-sheet digital press offered a unique combination of high-speed inkjet print quality, compact footprint, and reliability.
The institution believed that this technology could not only meet their immediate printing needs but also position them for future growth and relevance in delivering education.
The Results
DCMO BOCES successfully integrated more engaging, full-colour visuals into their curriculum materials, improving student comprehension.
The Baltoro Press’s compact design allowed efficient use of limited space.
40% savings compared to previous colour and mono toner copy costs.
Over 35% increase in productivity in pages per minute copy rate to meet the demands of the busiest school seasons.
The partnership with Xerox provided a seamless experience from evaluation to implementation.
Xerox® Baltoro® HF Inkjet Press
With the perfect balance of value, volume and velocity, Baltoro means more print, more profit and more savings.
Xerox® FreeFlow® Core
Automation and integration for your entire print workflow.
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