Digital workspace specialist announces contract with uni

Carbon's contract will deliver long-term environmental benefits and cost savings for the institution.

The University of Aberdeen will be making the transition to more modern workspaces. This is part of a project that will see Carbon replace 240 laser printers with 116 Epsom Heat-Free inkjet printers.

A Carbon heat-free printer installed at University of Aberdeen’s Sir Duncan Rice Library. (Image: Carbon)

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The new fleet of printers is expected to save up to 72500 Kwh of energy usage with a reduction in Co2 emissions of almost 20 tonnes.

Carbon will begin installing new devices across the university's main campus at King's College, as well as at four of its satellite campuses.

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Colin Yule, Carbon managing director, said: “We are delighted to support the University of Aberdeen with its sustainable printing goals to ensure a smooth digital transition for its managed print services for more modern workspaces for the University community.

“Collaboration with one of our key partners, Epson, ensures we continue our drive to make technology work for our clients’ changing work environments and we look forward to a successful working partnership with the University of Aberdeen to reduce emissions while delivering significant cost efficiencies.”

Carob's managing director, Colin Yule. (Image: Carbon)

The work to modernise the university’s printing fleet begins this week and is expected to take two weeks to complete.

Colin added: “Our team of technical specialists are expertly placed to support the University of Aberdeen in their digital transition as we present modern solutions that will ensure the University continues to push the boundaries of innovation for the benefit of its students and staff, both today and in the future."