Ah, printers. They always promise so much: convenience, reliability, and the ability to print that one important document in a hurry.

But let’s face it—they’re the romantic equivalent of a flaky ex. Sure, they’re charming when they work, but more often than not, they leave you frustrated, out of ink, or desperately Googling “printer error code 39.”

It’s time to take a long, hard look at your relationship with your multifamily printer and ask yourself, “Am I truly happy?” (Spoiler alert: you’re not.)

Let’s explore why breaking up with your printer is the self-care move you didn’t know you needed—and how PrintWithMe is here to treat you right.

1. They’re never available when you need them. 

A resident needs to print something important—a school project, a shipping label, a work document—and, of course, they’re in a rush. They hit print and…nothing. Paper jam. Out of toner. Wi-Fi decided to take a personal day. 

It’s like the printer knows someone is counting on it and chooses that exact moment to self-destruct—leaving your team to play tech support instead of doing their actual jobs.

PrintWithMe, on the other hand, always shows up when it counts. Our printers boast 99%+ uptime, work wirelessly from any device, and require little to no troubleshooting from your staff. And if an issue does pop up, our expert support team is available 7 days a week to step in—so your team doesn’t have to.

Just easy, reliable printing—no emotional baggage included.

2. They demand constant attention.

You bought a printer for convenience, but somehow, you’ve ended up with a high-maintenance relationship. Between fiddling with ink cartridges and questioning why everything is suddenly printing in magenta, your multifamily printer demands more attention than your actual job.

PrintWithMe takes care of the hard stuff. Our printers are remotely monitored, and paper and toner are automatically shipped before you even realize they’re running low. 

3. They’re a financial drain.

Let’s talk money. Between overpriced ink, replacement parts and endless paper refills, your printer is the partner who insists on splitting everything 50/50—except you’re the one always covering the bill. 

And just when you think you’ve budgeted enough? Surprise! Another unexpected expense.

With PrintWithMe, you get a smarter, more cost-effective way to print. Our flat-rate pricing keeps expenses predictable, and with Print Allowance controls, you can curb indulgent printing—so you’re not footing the bill for 200-page PDFs of someone's vacation itinerary.

4. They’re stuck in the past.

While everything else at your property has been upgraded—your appliances, your locks, your Wi-Fi—your multifamily printer is still living like it’s 2009. (USB cords? Driver downloads? Really?)

And it’s not just the hardware that’s outdated—traditional printers haven’t kept up with modern data privacy standards. Many still lack encryption and compliance with regulations like CCPA and GDPR, putting sensitive information at risk, leaving your residents’ information vulnerable.

PrintWithMe brings printing into the modern era. No cords, no clunky drivers, no IT headaches—just effortless wireless printing that works from any device. Residents can print from their phone, tablet or laptop with ease, and our automatic software updates and built-in privacy protections ensure documents are handled securely and in line with the latest regulations.

5. They stress you out. 

A relationship should bring you joy, not rage-clicking the “print” button 12 times just to get a response. Yet somehow, printers always find a way to ruin your day—cryptic error messages, surprise breakdowns, and the classic “offline” status for absolutely no reason.

With PrintWithMe, printing is actually effortless—no IT meltdowns, no secret troubleshooting rituals, no last-minute supply runs. Just easy, wireless printing that works every time (because that’s literally its job).

6. They don’t support your goals and dreams. 

A good partner lifts you up, helps you thrive and definitely doesn’t derail your productivity every five minutes. But your printer? It’s a master of sabotage.

Every time a resident emails your team asking to print a document, it pulls them away from their actual work. And guess what? Research shows it takes 23 minutes (!) to fully recover from an interruption. 

Imagine what your team could accomplish if they weren’t constantly playing print concierge.

PrintWithMe empowers residents to print when it’s convenient for them, so your team can stay focused on what really matters (like leasing units, keeping operations smooth, and, you know, not getting sidetracked by a stubborn paper tray).

7. They don’t respect your boundaries (or your information). 

A good partner knows how to keep things private. Your printer? Not so much.

How many times have you seen sensitive documents—W-2s, social security cards, bank statements—left sitting in the tray for anyone to grab? Or, worse, a resident emails their document to the leasing office for printing, and someone forgets to delete the email—leaving personal information exposed?

And if that wasn’t bad enough, some printer manufacturers are actually collecting and selling personal data to the highest bidder. Today's printing technology isn’t just frustrating—it’s a security risk.

With PrintWithMe, printing is secure and controlled. Residents print independently and release their documents only when they’re at the printer, ensuring confidential information stays private. 

No forgotten emails, no misplaced paperwork, no wondering who saw something they shouldn’t have—just safe, stress-free printing.

Make the Break

Look, it’s not you—it’s your printer. You deserve better. And better is exactly what PrintWithMe delivers. 

Whether your residents are printing a shipping label, a resume or a permission slip, we’re here to make the experience simple, reliable, and…dare we say it…enjoyable.

So go ahead. Break up with your multifamily printer. They’ll probably try to win you back with a firmware update or a half-hearted promise to “never jam again,” but you’ll know better.

It’s time to move on. And PrintWithMe is ready to be the dependable, drama-free partner you deserve.