Elmdale Maintenance Ltd provides advanced print management solutions in Berkshire for businesses looking to reduce printing costs, secure their documents, and improve productivity. Our team delivers the tools and expertise to control your entire print environment, from on-site print servers to cloud-based platforms.
A well-managed print environment helps you reduce waste, control costs, and streamline workflows. We work with companies across different industries to implement secure print release, user authentication, and device monitoring, ensuring every print, copy, or scan is tracked and controlled.
By reviewing your print infrastructure, we help you adopt cost-effective solutions that make life easy for end users while enabling complete oversight for your IT and operations teams.
PaperCut MF is a leading print management platform that integrates with a wide range of printers and multifunction devices, including Konica Minolta systems. It offers secure print release, user authentication, and powerful reporting tools that give you full control over your printing costs.
With features designed to improve cost effectiveness and sustainability, PaperCut MF helps you manage users, control access to devices, and encourage responsible printing habits across your business.
PaperCut Hive is a cloud-based print management platform built for businesses embracing digital transformation. It removes the need for traditional print servers, giving you the flexibility to manage your print infrastructure from anywhere.
With PaperCut Hive, documents are encrypted, stored securely, and released only when the authorised user authenticates at the device. This enhances data security, improves the customer experience, and allows your team to focus on high-value tasks instead of troubleshooting print jobs.
PaperCut Pocket is designed for small to medium-sized businesses that want a simple, secure, and cloud-managed print solution. It delivers the core benefits of print management without the complexity of managing infrastructure, making it ideal for companies with limited IT resources.
With simple steps to set up, the ability to monitor usage, and a focus on cost control, PaperCut Pocket helps businesses improve productivity and protect sensitive information.
We combine industry knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver the best possible customer experience. Our team understands that your print infrastructure is a key part of your business operations, and we tailor our services to your exact requirements.
From installing and configuring PaperCut MF or PaperCut Hive to ongoing support for your print servers and devices, we deliver solutions that give you full control over your printing environment.
We work with clients across the Thames Valley and beyond, helping them adopt systems that improve security, reduce costs, and enable smarter working practices. We’re also experts in printer and copier sales, printer services, and more in Berkshire.
PaperCut MF integrates seamlessly with all current Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series devices through the standard UI embedded interface or enhanced i-Option browser interface. Reading businesses can implement secure print release, user authentication via proximity cards or PIN, and detailed cost tracking without additional hardware. The 10.1″ touchscreen on bizhub devices provides full PaperCut functionality including scan-to-cloud and Find-Me printing.
PaperCut MF supports extensive Konica Minolta compatibility including bizhub C224-C754 series and current i-Series models (C251i, C301i, C451i, etc.). Most devices require OpenAPI 2.3.1+ support, with some older models needing ROM upgrades. We handle all technical requirements for businesses across Bracknell, Windsor, and Maidenhead to ensure smooth PaperCut deployment on supported bizhub models.
Yes, PaperCut MF provides detailed departmental cost tracking on Konica Minolta devices. You can set individual user quotas, department budgets, and generate comprehensive reports showing exactly where printing costs are incurred. This is particularly valuable for Slough businesses wanting to allocate printing expenses accurately across teams, with real-time monitoring of colour vs. mono usage and detailed cost per page reporting.
PaperCut MF on Konica Minolta devices offers multi-layered security including Active Directory integration, LDAP authentication, and single sign-on capabilities. Users can authenticate via proximity cards, PIN codes, or network credentials before accessing any device functions. All jobs are held securely until user authentication, preventing confidential documents from being left in output trays – crucial for Thames Valley businesses handling sensitive information.
Absolutely. PaperCut MF enables BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) printing from iOS, Android, and Chromebooks to any Konica Minolta device across your Berkshire locations. Employees can submit print jobs remotely and release them securely at any bizhub device using their authentication credentials. This supports flexible working arrangements popular with Reading and Windsor businesses.
PaperCut MF’s Integrated Scanning (requires i-Option) transforms Konica Minolta devices into powerful document capture systems. Users can scan directly to cloud storage (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive), with OCR capability making documents searchable. Scanning workflows can be customised for different departments, with automatic filing and naming conventions – perfect for Maidenhead and Bracknell businesses digitising their document processes.
PaperCut MF implements intelligent print policies that can require user confirmation for large jobs, restrict colour printing, or apply duplex printing by default. Popup messages warn users about costs before printing, while detailed reporting identifies high-usage patterns. Thames Valley businesses typically see 20-30% reduction in printing volumes after implementing PaperCut with their Konica Minolta devices.
Yes, PaperCut MF integrates with Active Directory, LDAP, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Azure for seamless user management. Financial data can be exported to accounting systems, while API integration enables custom workflows. For Reading businesses with complex IT environments, PaperCut provides SSO capabilities and can synchronise user groups and permissions automatically with existing systems.
PaperCut offers comprehensive reporting including user activity, department costs, device utilisation, and environmental impact tracking. Reports can be scheduled automatically and customised for different stakeholders. Slough and Newbury businesses particularly value the cost allocation reports that show exactly which departments are using colour printing, large format jobs, or high-volume copying across their Konica Minolta fleet.
PaperCut MF deployment typically takes 1-2 days for most Berkshire businesses, depending on the number of Konica Minolta devices and integration requirements. We handle all configuration including user setup, authentication methods, and print policies. Training for administrators and users is included, with ongoing support available. Most Wokingham businesses are fully operational with enhanced print management within 48 hours of deployment.
