Summary: The Business Case in Short
Health and safety legislation is becoming increasingly strict. Absenteeism due to Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and back problems costs companies a fortune. In the past, a plotter was a clumsy beast that you had to crawl under on your knees to change a roll of paper. The new generation of HP DesignJet plotters is designed with the user at the center.
- Loading rolls at standing height (no strain on the back).
- Tiltable touchscreens (no neck cramps).
- Automatic cutters (no more dangerous Stanley knives needed).
The Annoyance: The “Roll Change Dance”
With old plotters (such as the DesignJet 500/800), the spindle had to be pulled out (heavy!), the roll slipped onto it, and then ‘aimed’ back into the machine. With the HP DesignJet XL 3600, this is a matter of opening a drawer, placing the roll in it (spindle-less, so no more heavy spindle), and closing the drawer. The printer picks up the paper itself. This makes the action accessible to everyone in the office, not just the “technical guy”.
Business Fundamentals: Accessibility = Speed
If a machine is difficult to operate, people postpone maintenance. “That roll is almost empty, but I’ll leave it to the next person.” Result: the printer stands still at the moment there is a rush. An ergonomic machine invites use. It lowers the threshold, so the work process never stagnates.
Media & Supplies: Weight
A full roll of 90-gram paper quickly weighs 5-6 kilos. Due to the drawer construction, you no longer have to lift this weight above your strength, but you work at hip height.
Europlan Service: Try it Out
Come to our showroom and do the “Roll Change Challenge”. We clock how fast you change a roll on an old machine vs. a new HP DesignJet T2600. The difference is not just time, but also comfort.
Conclusion: Take Good Care of Your People
Your employees are your most important capital. Give them tools that don’t work against them, but for them.
Do you want ergonomic advice for your print room?