As July rolls around, educators and administrators across K-12 and higher education are deep into preparation mode for the upcoming academic year. From student registration packets to course syllabi, school directories to promotional materials, summer is a critical window for aligning print infrastructure and processes. 

But too often, poor print planning can lead to costly bottlenecks, missed deadlines, and operational inefficiencies that impact the first weeks of school. Whether you're managing an in-plant print shop or coordinating with an outside vendor, here are six common back-to-school print mistakes to avoid — and how to get ahead of them. 

For every organization, managing office costs is always essential, and sometimes the biggest culprits are hiding in plain sight.

Copiers can become quite costly without an efficient management strategy. Users may not notice, but simple print jobs can inflate maintenance costs by demanding more toner cartridge replacements at a time.

In this article, we share easy tips to keep your copier costs in check. 

When students leave campus and administrative demands slow down, higher ed in-plant print shops have a golden opportunity: summer. This often-overlooked off-season is the ideal time to step back, reassess operations, and make improvements that will pay dividends throughout the academic year.

Whether you're looking to optimize workflows, upskill your team, expand into new services, or modernize your fleet, summer provides the time and space to make strategic moves. Here are four key areas where your in-plant can gain an edge before fall rush begins. 

As spring semesters wrap up and mortarboards take flight, one often-overlooked team is working overtime to make sure higher ed institutions shine: the in-plant print shop.

May marks one of the busiest and most critical times of year for campus print teams — with a flurry of commencement activities, end-of-year reports, and a full slate of summer prep already underway. From diplomas to orientation packets, in-plant printing departments are the behind-the-scenes champions in keeping higher education running smoothly.

Contrary to common misconceptions, using paper does not inherently harm the environment. In fact, when sourced from sustainably managed forests—just like cash crops such as soy or wheat—paper is part of a renewable, circular system that plays a valuable role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity.

With that in mind, schools can still take smart steps to make their printing practices even more sustainable—without discrediting paper use. It’s not about printing less; it’s about printing smarter.

March is National Reading Month, a time to celebrate the magic of reading and encourage literacy for students of all ages. Despite technology changing how we learn, print materials remain an essential part of education, helping students improve comprehension, engagement, and retention.

Schools are always looking for fresh ways to foster literacy, and today’s advanced printing solutions are impacting classrooms, libraries, and reading programs. From customizable learning tools to sustainable printing practices, let’s explore how print innovation shapes the future of reading.

Thanksgiving offers educators a unique opportunity to incorporate holiday-themed activities that foster student engagement and enhance learning. The right tools can help teachers unlock creativity and boost learning outcomes through collaborative projects, seasonal decorations, or engaging printables.