The Datamax Thinking Blog

Educating, collaborating, and sparking ideas for maximizing the technology that matters.


Did You Know: Your Copier Can Scan to the Cloud

Use your office copier to scan documents directly to cloud storage for quick and simple access later.

Even if you don’t follow technology at all, you’ve heard of “the cloud.” Often mentioned with a touch of reverence and a hint that the cloud will solve your technology challenges, cloud services really can bring huge personal and business productivity improvements when used correctly. 

Topics: Office Equipment Did You Know? Productivity Tips and Tools

Just A Splash of Color

Color means many things to different people. It can be a symbol of a culture and a play on our emotions. It also captures our attention when we need it to. 

Color has meaning. While traditional China sees white as the color of mourning, in Western culture white represents “cleanliness” and “purity” (or when taken to extremes, “sterility” or “coldness”). In Japan and most of England, black cats are a symbol of good luck; but are seen as a bad omen or bad luck in the West. Color has meaning (and, yes, the color scheme in McDonald’s is designed to get you to eat more!).

Topics: Office Equipment Production Print Productivity Tips and Tools

Did You Know: Your Copier Has An App For That?

Imagine saving your thoughts to your cloud-based storage, retrieving it via the app, and printing when you were ready.

In an office, everyone and everything needs to be as productive as possible. Your copier already has many productivity benefits, but did you know you can now extend those benefits with an app?

There’s an “app for that” on most newer copiers, though most companies don’t realize it. Take a look at your multifunction printer (MFP) and navigate to the apps screen to find them.

Topics: Office Equipment Mobile Printing Did You Know?

Blaze Your Path to Cost-Effective Document Workflow

Blaze the way to efficient and cost-effective document workflow.

Whether you manage a small workgroup or a large, document-intensive enterprise, your business has its own unique paper trail. That trail might be easy to navigate or filled with costly bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Without a clear document workflow strategy aligned to your business goals, you risk wasting time, money, and employee productivity.

If you’re not sure where your trail leads, now is the perfect time to work with an experienced guide to map your route, identify obstacles, and choose a better path.

Discover Hidden Costs in Your Paper Trail

At Datamax, we bring more than 60 years of experience helping businesses analyze their existing document workflows. Our team specializes in identifying:

  • Manual, error-prone steps that delay processes
  • Uncontrolled print costs
  • Security risks with sensitive documents
  • Disconnected systems slowing down approvals

We help you uncover the avoidable obstacles that increase costs and frustrate your teams.

Advanced Document Management Solutions

Our portfolio includes best-in-class multifunction copiers, digital production systems, and color graphics technology from industry leaders like Canon, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, and Dell. We don’t just deliver hardware—we design integrated solutions that:

  • Maximize your existing assets
  • Improve document workflow efficiency
  • Control and reduce printing costs

Our Business Process Consultants act as your trailblazers, guiding you to sustainable cost savings and productivity gains.

Bridge the Gap Between Paper and Digital

We also help you digitize paper workflows, transforming documents into secure, easily accessible digital files. With our document management software and automation tools, you can:

  • Speed up approvals
  • Enhance document security
  • Integrate seamlessly with your business applications
  • Reduce physical storage costs

Ready to Blaze a Better Trail?

If you’re ready to design a more productive, cost-effective document workflow, let’s talk. Our Business Process Consultants are equipped to analyze your current processes, recommend improvements, and implement the right technologies to help your people work smarter.

Contact us to schedule your workflow consultation today.

Topics: Document Management Office Equipment Document Workflow

Does Your Office Technology Partner Have More Than Just A Hammer?

What does your technology partner have in their toolkit?

Perhaps you’re in the process of building your business. Or maybe it’s already built and time to remodel, expand or simply retool. Regardless of the stage of your business, one thing’s for certain. Your blueprint is like no other.

Your people. Your workflow. Your goals. Your technology. They are just a few of the many facets that form the unique structure of your company and set you apart from your competition. The way they interrelate significantly impacts your bottom-line—that’s why it’s imperative that your office technology partner is equipped with the mindset and necessary tools to construct a solution that’s equally as distinctive as your business.

Topics: Office Equipment Partnering IT Consulting

The Printing Paradigm Shift: Embrace Managed Print Services in Texas

The signs are pointing in a new direction. Powerful Digital Printing and Workflow can help get you there.

Is your office printing draining your budget? Many Texas businesses are rethinking the way they manage print costs. Managed Print Services (MPS) help you reduce waste, control expenses, and free up your team to focus on what really matters. At Datamax Texas, you get a local partner who understands your needs and delivers predictable savings.

Topics: Office Equipment Partnering Document Workflow