There is a lingering misconception in the South Florida business community that “going green” always comes with a premium price tag. We assume that sustainable options—whether it’s solar panels or recycled paper—require a larger upfront investment.
When it comes to your office print environment, the exact opposite is true. The most environmentally friendly copiers on the market are also the most affordable to run.
For businesses in Hollywood and Pompano Beach looking to reduce overhead, the secret lies in a piece of technology Kyocera invented decades ago: the ECOSYS system.
The Problem with “Cartridge” Thinking
Most standard office printers operate on a wasteful “cartridge” system. When the toner runs out, you don’t just throw away a plastic container of powder. You are often forced to throw away the drum, the developer, and a complex array of moving parts that are built into that cartridge.
It’s like throwing away your car’s engine every time you run out of gas.
This design flaw creates a massive amount of electronic waste that ends up in our local landfills. More importantly for your budget, it means you are paying for expensive hardware every single time you buy supplies.
The Ceramic Difference
Kyocera takes a completely different approach. Their ECOSYS (Economy + Ecology) machines are built with a patented Amorphous Silicon (ceramic) drum. This drum is incredibly durable, designed to last for hundreds of thousands of prints.
Because the “engine” of the machine lasts for the life of the device, the only consumable you ever replace is the toner itself.
- Less Waste: You aren’t throwing away complex components every month.
- Lower Costs: You aren’t paying for a new drum every time you buy toner.
- Higher Uptime: Fewer consumable parts means fewer things that can go wrong or need replacing by a technician.
Lowering Your Energy Bill
Sustainability isn’t just about trash; it’s about power. In the heat of South Florida, every watt of heat your office equipment generates is a watt your AC has to fight against.
Kyocera machines are famous for their low Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) values. They warm up faster and enter low-power “sleep” modes more intelligently than competitors. For a large office in Miami-Dade running a fleet of 10 or 20 machines, this reduction in energy draw can add up to significant savings on the FPL bill at the end of the year.
Sustainability Without the Sacrifice
You don’t have to be a certified “Green Business” to appreciate the value of efficiency. Whether you care about the environment or you just care about your bottom line, the math leads to the same conclusion.
At STAT Business Systems, we help companies transition away from wasteful, expensive cartridge-based printers to efficient, long-life Kyocera systems. We can show you exactly how much waste—and money—you can save over a 36-month lease.
Curious how much your current printers are costing the planet (and your wallet)? Contact us for a complimentary Green Fleet Assessment. We’ll calculate your current waste and show you the savings of switching to ECOSYS.