Solent University Reduces Printing Fleet by 40% with Toshiba MFPs

Solent University, founded in 2005 with educational roots tracing back to 1855, has supported over 50,000 students throughout its history. Following the pandemic-driven acceleration toward digital learning, the university undertook a comprehensive review of its print infrastructure across five main sites.

The Challenge

A significant drop in physical material requirements, combined with existing MFPs that had limited scanning capabilities and lacked integration with modern cloud tools like OneDrive, prompted Solent to seek a cutting-edge replacement. As a NEPA2 (National Education Printer Agreement 2) framework member, the university selected Toshiba — ranked number one for Managed Print Services on the framework.

The Solution

Following a thorough analysis of volumes, locations, and technology requirements across all five sites, Toshiba proposed a 40% fleet reduction. The contract was awarded via direct NEPA2 award, and the entire transition was completed in a single day with no disruption to operations.

The Results

• 40% reduction in printing fleet across five sites
• Full transition completed in a single day
• State-of-the-art Toshiba MFPs with intuitive interfaces and fast scanning
• OneDrive integration supporting digital learning workflows
• PaperCut software for customisable usage reporting and cost management

“The Toshiba team put me at ease from the start. They were efficient, honest and transparent.”

Justin Dalton, Project Coordinator, Solent University