In today's day and age, there are so many options when
purchasing copiers, and even more when selecting where to purchase them. We're going to go ahead and give you some
guidelines that we think should help you out a lot, whether you choose to use
us here at Correct-Tek Copier Service,
or someone else.
1. Is it ever worth it to buy new anymore? In this economy, we have noticed a very large
trend towards used/refurbished copiers over new ones. Why you ask? Well, for one, a used copier usually goes for
about one fourth (most times even less) of the price of a new copier, while
still being able to do most (if not every) thing that a new one can do. The key to finding a great used copier is to
find one with a good copy count - A copier’s copy count can be looked at
similarly to a car's mileage.
The less copies it has, the fewer problems you will probably
have to deal with in the future. On the
same note, just because a car has less miles on it, it can still perform well
for a long time, as long as it's a good car. "Good" copy count will
vary from machine to machine, as a much higher volume printer, such as one that
does 100 plus copies a minute, would still have a good copy count with 1 or
even 2 million copies, since it is built for volume, while for a copier that
performs 35-45 copies per minute, you will want a copy count of under 1
million.
2. Ok, now where to buy one.
When you are looking for copier suppliers, you can do a simple search for
places near your area via Yahoo Local, you can do a search on Yahoo or Google. The main thing that you’re looking for is a
company that has been around for a while, and if possible, checks for an
abundance of positive feedback/testimonials, which can be found when using
services such as Yelp, Facebook, or Google Plus.
3. What do you need? What kind of production will your business be
doing, and what kind of accessories will you need? For smaller businesses, we like to recommend
copiers that can do 35-50 copies per minute. Copiers in this range should be good for about
50,000 to 250,000 copies a month. For larger corporations, we like copiers that
will produce 60-100 plus copies per minute - These copiers are ideal if you
have a print shop, as they are built to do up to 200,000 to 2,000,000 copies
per month.
4. Time to accessorize! You will now need to determine what you will
need your copier to come with. For many businesses, they like their copier to
be their printer for all of their computers, in addition to its normal function
of copying. To do this, you will need
what is called a "Fiery," or "Rip." These are basically small computers that hook
up to your copier and router, and by simply inputting a few things, such as IP
and Gateway IP, (a copier tech can do this) you can use your copier on your
network in the same way you would use a printer. Also, modern copiers have the ability to do
many things - If you need documents to be stapled, you will need a stapling
finisher. To do brochures or books, you
will need a booklet maker. These are all
"extras" that must be discussed before purchasing.
Choosing a copier can be tough, but with the right
knowledge, you will surely make a great decision!
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