Remote work has made flexible schedules the norm and business casual...much more casual.
And because so many residents now split their time between home and the office, apartment communities have adapted by adding coworking lounges, private meeting rooms, and other work-friendly amenities. Apartment printing services have become a critical component of that experience, giving residents access to an essential productivity tool without forcing them to buy their own hardware or leave the building.
Remote work has changed the business landscape, but the need for printing hasn't disappeared.
Today's workplace may be more digital than ever, but that doesn't mean everything stays on a screen. Whether it's printing a presentation deck, shipping an order, completing onboarding paperwork, or signing an important document, there are still plenty of situations where a digital file alone won't cut it.
For millions living in multifamily communities, reliable printing still plays an important role in daily life , especially as personal printers become more expensive, frustrating, and inconvenient to manage.
Most residents don't want to buy, store, maintain, or replace a printer they'll only use a handful of times each month. They'd much rather have reliable access to one when the need inevitably comes up. That's why many communities are installing self-serve apartment printing solutions that residents can access whenever they need them.
What are remote workers printing?
Remote workers still print a variety of documents to stay organized, collaborate effectively and keep business moving, including:
For meetings and presentations…
- Meeting agendas
- Presentation handouts
- Project briefs
- Workshop materials
- Speaking notes
For legal needs…
- Contracts
- Client agreements
- NDAs
- Onboarding paperwork
- Employment forms
For shipping and logistics…
- Labels
- Packing slips
- Product inserts
- Return merchandise forms
For organization…
- Weekly planners
- To-do lists
- Project timelines
- Calendars
- Checklists
For finance and records…
- Invoices
- Expense reports
- Purchase orders
- Receipts
- Tax documents
What makes a great coworking space?
Just a few years ago, creating a coworking space often meant finding an empty room, adding some desks, plugging in a few lamps, and calling it a day. That might have worked then, but not today. Residents expect more, and great coworking spaces should be built around modern needs and desires .
Very few residents spend eight uninterrupted hours sitting in the same chair anymore. They'll answer emails from their apartment in the morning, take a video call from the coworking lounge, grab a coffee downstairs, print a contract before heading to a client meeting, then wrap up the afternoon by the pool because...well, why not?
Coworking lounges may be the heart of that experience, but they shouldn't have to do all the heavy lifting.
Once you've created a dedicated place to work, zoom out and think about how the rest of the community can also support the workday.
A complete remote work ecosystem includes:
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The coworking lounge may be your anchor , but the entire property should support productivity wherever the day happens to take residents.
Printing is part of a complete remote work amenity package.
Amenity packages should be built around resident routines , not amenity trends.
Amenities that support today's remote workers.
The best amenities don't compete—they complement one another.
Reliable Wi-Fi keeps residents connected. Coworking lounges provide a place to focus. Coffee fuels productivity. And apartment printing services bridge the gap between the digital and physical world, giving residents everything they need to work effectively without ever leaving the property.
Why printing still delivers value for property teams.
Resident printing isn't just a win for residents. It's a win for property teams, too.
Unlike traditional office printers that require staff oversight and come with unpredictable costs , fully managed apartment printing services handle maintenance, inventory management, machine monitoring, and resident support, giving residents a better experience while reducing staff workload.
When residents can take care of printing on their own schedule, they're less likely to rely on the leasing office. That means fewer interruptions throughout the day and more time for staff to focus on residents instead of routine printing requests.
Looking ahead: the future of resident printing .
Resident expectations will continue to evolve. More services will become mobile-first. Self-serve amenities will become the norm. Flexible work schedules will keep changing where and how people get things done.
But one thing won't change.
Residents will continue to expect convenience to be built into where they live, because convenience never goes out of style.
That's exactly what PrintWithMe was built for. It gives residents a simple, self-serve way to print whenever they need to, while giving property teams a fully managed amenity that doesn't add more work to their day.
Rather than asking property teams to manage another office printer, PrintWithMe provides a fully managed apartment printing service with secure cloud printing, remote monitoring, automated supply reordering, and dedicated resident support.
Technology will keep changing, and so will resident expectations. But communities that invest in convenient amenities instead of passing trends will always be better positioned to meet residents where they are.
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