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Unlocking Office Efficiency: The Benefits of uniFLOW for Print and Device Management

Written by McKenzie Swisshelm | Apr 22, 2025 4:15:59 PM

With the increase in hybrid work environments and multi-site locations, businesses need tools that simplify workflows, improve security, and reduce costs. That’s where uniFLOW steps in. As a powerful print and scan management platform developed by Canon, uniFLOW helps organizations take control of their document processes while boosting efficiency and reducing waste.

 

At American Business Machines (ABM), we specialize in helping businesses modernize their technology environments. As an authorized Canon dealer with nearly a century of service across California, we’ve seen firsthand how uniFLOW transforms offices, from small teams to enterprise-level operations. Here’s how this smart solution can work for your business.

What is uniFLOW?

uniFLOW is a scalable, secure software platform designed to optimize printing, scanning, and device management across your organization. It integrates seamlessly with Canon multi-function devices and offers centralized control over who prints what, where, and how. The result? Better visibility, lower costs, and tighter document security.

Whether your employees work from a single office or multiple locations, uniFLOW gives your team the flexibility to print, scan, and access information efficiently without compromising control.

Key Benefits of uniFLOW

1. Secure Print Management

Security is a growing concern in every industry, especially when sensitive data is involved. With uniFLOW, you can enforce secure print release, ensuring that documents are only printed when the authorized user is physically at the device. This prevents sensitive information from sitting in output trays, reducing the risk of breaches or data loss.

Key Feature: Users authenticate via PIN, card swipe, or mobile device before documents are released.

This feature is particularly valuable in healthcare, legal, finance, and education environments industries where compliance and confidentiality are non-negotiable.

2. Reduced Print Waste and Lower Costs

uniFLOW provides detailed tracking and analytics of every print, scan, and copy job. This visibility allows your business to:

  • Monitor print usage by user or department

  • Set print quotas or restrictions

  • Enforce duplex or black-and-white printing to reduce expenses

By minimizing unnecessary printing and optimizing output, most businesses experience a 10-30% reduction in printing costs within the first year of implementation.

At ABM, we help configure your print rules and policies based on your usage patterns and business goals, so you're not just installing software you're gaining strategic cost control.

3. Streamlined Scanning and Document Workflow

With uniFLOW, scanning is no longer a disconnected process. Users can scan documents directly to:

  • Email

  • Network folders

  • Document management systems (DMS)

  • Cloud platforms like OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive

You can even configure scan workflows by user or department, ensuring each document lands exactly where it needs to go with the correct format and naming convention.

This level of automation and control saves time, eliminates errors, and accelerates document handling.

4. Mobile Printing and Flexibility for Hybrid Teams

uniFLOW supports mobile printing for users on the go. Whether your team is working remotely, traveling between locations, or hot-desking, they can easily submit print jobs from smartphones, tablets, or laptops.

After submitting their print job, they can release it at any connected Canon device keeping workflows uninterrupted no matter where work happens.

Perfect for hybrid offices and campus-based organizations.

5. Cloud and On-Premise Options

uniFLOW offers both cloud-based and on-premise deployment options, allowing you to choose the solution that best fits your organization’s infrastructure, security needs, and budget.

  • uniFLOW Online is ideal for smaller teams or those moving to cloud-first environments.

  • uniFLOW Server-based deployments suit larger enterprises with custom workflows, security compliance needs, or complex integrations.

ABM’s IT experts can help assess your current environment and recommend the right configuration for a seamless rollout.

Why Businesses Choose uniFLOW

When you choose ABM, you’re not just purchasing software, you're gaining a local, trusted partner. Our team helps with:

  • Initial setup and device integration

  • User training and ongoing support

  • Customization of print policies and workflows

  • Regular system updates and optimization

With strategic offices throughout Central and Southern California, our clients benefit from rapid response times and personalized service. We work closely with industries like education, government, healthcare, and professional services to provide document solutions that make sense.

Real-World Use Cases for uniFLOW

Here’s how different industries benefit from uniFLOW:

  • Education: Set print limits for students, enable secure faculty printing, and reduce print waste across campus.

  • Legal: Track every print and scan job for billing purposes and maintain client confidentiality.

  • Healthcare: Ensure HIPAA compliance with secure print release and trackable document workflows.

  • Construction & Engineering: Enable mobile users to print from tablets at job sites and manage large-format documents more efficiently.

The American Business Machines Advantage

At ABM, we believe technology should make your life easier, not more complicated. That’s why we offer uniFLOW as part of our Managed Print Services. We handle the heavy lifting while you focus on your core business.

  • Get insights into your print environment

  • Proactively service and maintain your Canon devices

  • Scale up (or down) based on your business needs

Let us show you how uniFLOW can be a game-changer for your organization.

Ready to Take Control of Your Print Environment?

uniFLOW gives your team the tools they need to print smarter, safer, and more efficiently, backed by the local expertise of American Business Machines.

Contact us today at ABM1.com or call 1-877-YES-ABM1 to schedule a free consultation.