They did this to us at XJT yrs ago. We used to have a release when we arrived or shortly after, then some bean counter decided they could get the flight crew to do it and fire more agents.

So, you now have to deal with:

waiting at the printer as its daisy wheel spews out 100 other release and crap first.

Try to explain to the stressed out agent that you need more paper

fix jams

Call tech support when your login doesn't work

Try to explain to the stressed out agent that you need ink

Wait and wait.

Field questions like are we on time, why can't I take my overstuffed bean bag chair onboard, etc. while you are waiting, waiting.

I mean it's fine with me, because I'm not going to rush due to the company's bad decisions. I've had an hour or more delay due to printing issues. Yes, couldn't reach dispatch, the flight was already severely late due to downstream weather delays and no reserves, after hours at the airport, no paper, no ink, computer down. oh yeah, it's saving money.