5 Safer Print Workflows for Creative Teams

Art Centron published an article on August 7, 2026, outlining five strategies for creative teams to enhance security and efficiency in print workflows. The piece emphasizes the importance of controlling access to active projects, securing shared printers, building consistent daily printing habits, protecting files during collaboration, and reviewing workflows proactively. It notes that creative projects involve multiple stakeholders, making access control crucial, and that shared devices can pose risks if not properly secured. The article advises implementing permission structures, reviewing security practices for multifunction devices, and establishing routines like retrieving prints immediately and confirming the correct printer. It also highlights the need for clear expectations when handling physical documents, especially with proprietary or confidential information, and encourages regular evaluation of printing processes to identify weak points before problems arise. The content is directed at designers, architects, and artists, aiming to support creativity while safeguarding valuable work.