Showing posts with label Copier Repair Parts & Services. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Copier Repair Parts & Services. Show all posts

Thursday, November 19, 2020

New Edgeline Printer Technology Could Revolutionize Office Printing

When purchasing printers or multi-function copiers for an office, trade-offs are typically made.  Is the speed appropriate for a workgroup or a department?  Is color or monochrome output sufficient?  If color, would ink technology or the faster laser technology be better?

Typically, if color output is needed, the user must decide between the photo quality of an ink technology or the slightly more grainy output of a color laser.  Of course, the color laser can print much faster than the ink technology so that is also a factor.   If a large volume of output is necessary, the user must choose a color laser because ink printing is just too slow and ink machines are not built to handle volumes of paper.  In many cases however, laser printing is more costly to print (per page) than ink technology.

Edgeline technology from Hewlett Packard promises to deliver the best of both ink and laser technologies.  It will bring low machine cost, low operating costs, fast print speeds and photo quality output.

What is Edgeline?

Edgeline is the result of 4 years and 1.4 billion dollars of research and development by Hewlett Packard. What they created was a patented process to economically manufacture an inkjet printhead that spans the entire width of a printed page.  This means that during printing, only the paper moves not the printhead.  Combined with new ink formulations, the speed of the printer can be increased to 71 pages per minute with outstanding image quality.  The printheads are very reliable, designed to last for 2 million printed pages or the useful life of the machine itself.

Three Key Elements

The three main features of this system are a printhead that spans the entire printed page, moving the paper under the fixed printhead, and an ink system that can adapt to different requirements.  The new ink contains colorants that immobilize rapidly on the paper to ensure consistent dot size, high color saturation, and high optical density.  Prints dry rapidly at 70+ pages-per-minute, resist smear (even from a highlighter) and are water resistant.

 

Will the quality be good?

Edgeline technology also includes intelligent and self-calibrating writing systems to deliver consistent image quality.  The printheads are designed to print at 1200dpi.  This equals the best native resolutions of current products.  The printheads also know when a specific nozzle is acting up and it's duties can be passed to an adjacent nozzle.  There will also be a 2-pass option for further increasing print quality.

Will it be more expensive?

Pricing has not been released as of the date of this writing, but the base technology is already in use and HP is promising best-in-class operating costs as well as reliability, quality and speed.  The machine itself should not cost more than current color laser MFPs due to the much simpler mechanics.  There will be no high voltage power supply, laser scanner mechanisms, transfer belts, or fuser assemblies; and those are just the major components.  In fact, the machine will only need to move paper passed the printheads.  This is much simpler than any current design.

For More Info - https://ctcopiers.com/

Read more ...

The Best Copiers, Printers, and Fax Machines

Since I work at a Copier and Fax Co., my knowledge on this subject is greatly enhanced. I get a lot of feedback from customers as well as our technicians here at work.  In my opinion, the best printers for home or small business has to be the HP.  They are always improving upon their machines, which is another reason why I appreciate their brand.

Also, their printers are user friendly and low maintenance.   Toners aren't too bad price wise.  And since I am on this subject, I will also give shout out to Brother for creating some pretty impressive printers, quality is great and so is the price.  One thing I have learned is the cheaper the printer, the more expensive the toners. Kinda crazy, huh?

As far as big businesses go, that need a big copier machine, I would suggest Xerox, or Ricoh copiers any day.  These machines are really awesome, in that they can do most anything from duplexing to sorting to stapling.  This is a big help when time is precious and you need a reliable copier to get the job done. Lanier copiers also have a good line and a good reputation for being dependable.  I would highly recommend these 3 brands of copiers for the busy workplace.

There are a few other copiers that I like, which includes, Canon Imagerunner Series,  Kyocera Series, along with the Konica-Minolta Bizhub series, and Toshiba line is reliable as well.  My personal favorites would be the Xerox, Ricoh and Konica-Minolta lines though, I think because I know the brands so well and have worked with them for the last 25-30 years.

For More Info - https://ctcopiers.com/

Read more ...

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Choosing the Right ID Card Printer For Your Business


Our modern world has changed the way we do business, and technology has certainly changed the way we obtain the photo ID cards necessary for that business.  Today in-house printing has replaced outsourcing.  That's because it's so affordable, and it provides you with a great deal of flexibility. Choosing the right ID card printer for your business is important, so take some time to learn what's available, and what it has to offer.


Choose from single sided, dual sided or laminating printers.  Single sided printers are capable of quality printing on one side, in either color or monochrome.  Dual sided printers offer the same quality, but they can print on both sides.  They also offer barcode, magnetic strip, encoding, smart card, and more. Laminating printers offer an extra layer of protection from wear and tear.  You also enjoy additional security protection, because altering these cards is very difficult.  Let's have a look at some of the most popular ID card printer manufacturers.

Fargo Printers
Fargo has been meeting the needs of business for a very long time.  They always offer cutting edge technology.  Yet they continue to provide an affordable product, with one of the best reputations for reliability.  Fargo offers single sided printers, dual sided printers, and laminating printers.  You can configure your Fargo printer to work with your photo ID software.  Choose from the many models on the market.

Evolis Printers
Evolis printers offer a full range of technologies including encoding.  Choose either single sided or dual sided printers.  The Evolis printers have a modern design that's sleek, and requires very little space. Evolis printers have a reputation for being very intuitive.  It won't take you months to learn all the ins and outs of these printers.  Evolis is considered one of the most competitively priced printers on the market.  Add easy maintenance, parts that are readily available, and excellent warranties, and you can see why Evolis should be on your short list.

Zebra Printers
If you're looking for plenty of product choice, and printers that you can afford, Zebra printers have you covered.  Besides offering some of the best print quality on the market, they also offer very competitive pricing.  Zebra is continuously striving to improve its already superior product line.  Choose from a complete line of single sided printers, dual sided printers, and laminating printers.

Magicard Printers
Magicard Printers have earned a reputation for offering something a little different.  What makes Magicard unique is its very low price point.  This makes it an attractive printer choice for a business just entering the market.  It's just as attractive for those that have been in the market for some time.  That's because they offer a full range of products from the most basic, quality, entry level printer to the top of line printer with all the bells and whistles.  Print membership cards, photo ID badges, or a host of other ID cards.

Nisca Printers
Nisca offers a unique line of printers.  They offer a superior line of dye sublimation printers.  This technology allows Nisca printers to provide brilliant 24 bit images.  There are also a wide range of models, all of which offer top notch performance and security.  Nisca offers a premier name in PVC card printing technology.  Analyze your company's needs and choose a printer accordingly.

Datacard Printers
Datacard printers have a reputation for providing the highest quality photo ID badges, membership cards, and other types of ID cards.  You simply personalize your printer to your company needs.  Choose from a range of security features and performance levels.  From the most basic printers to the most sophisticated printers Datacard has a printer for every budget.

The ID printer is a big part of your ID printing process.  There are many excellent printers on the market. If you aren't sure, which one is right for you, take a little time to do some research, and learn what the various printers are capable of performing.

When deciding on which printer is right for your company needs, ask yourself a few questions.

1. What type of cards do I want to print?
2. Do I need to print single sided or double sided ID cards?
3. Do I need barcode technology?
4. Do I need laminating technology?
5. Do I have any special needs in my ID card printing?
6. Do I need to print in color?
7. What is my budget?
8. What am I looking for in a warranty?
9. What does my ID card software recommend for a printer?
10. Which printers are comparable and which offer the best prices?

Give your ID card printer the attention it deserves, and find the printer that's right for your business.

For More Info: https://ctcopiers.com/

Read more ...

Saturday, March 21, 2020

How to Buy POS Receipt Printer?

There are many models of printers in the market to look for.  The most common are the dot matrix or also known as impact printers, thermal printers and multi-functional printers.  However, before you decide to buy a printer for your POS system, you must consider the software requirements, hardware compatibility, device drivers, and option of receipt cutting feature in the printer, cable interfaces, environmental restrictions and added benefits.


Some of the printers will work only with specific device drivers and software applications.  You wouldn't want to buy a printer that has limited use in your business.  Assuming that one of your receipt printer breaks down at one of the many POS systems you have, your printer must have the ability to fill in the place of the printer that broke down.  The printer must also be compatible with the Operating System that you are currently using.  It is a wise choice to opt for a printer that is compatible with multiple OS.

Even though most of the printers can work with Windows drivers, some printers will require OLE or OPOS drivers to print the receipts.  Ask you dealer about the compatibility issues that you might have with the printers and your POS.

You can replace your existing printer with a printer from any brand.  Most of them are manufactured in such a way to emulate most of the other brands.  However, asking your dealer about the options to replace the existing printer will be a good decision.

The receipt printer can connect to your POS system through a cable interface, which can be serial, parallel, USB or Ethernet connection.  All the printers will support at least the basic type of interface, i.e. the serial and parallel interface. In some of the printers, the USB interface is an option.  If you think a particular printer fits your requirements perfectly, but doesn't have an interface that you are for, ask the dealer about adding an additional interface.  They usually can do it but at an extra cost.
Another feature to look for in the printer is the option of receipt cutting.  There are two types of receipt cutting: partial and full.  If you do not want a receipt cutter option in your printer, go for a manual receipt cutting option.  If you run a huge business that has a streamline of customers at the checkouts, it is better to have an auto-receipt cutter option since it will save time.  However, for places like a small grocery store or any other business establishments that do not have a heavy inflow of customers, you can opt for the manual receipt-cutting printer.

The printers come with the option of single color printing and 2-color printing.  Printers with the option of two-color printing come with black and red color for printing purposes.  Usually the logo of your company is printed in red and the remaining details of the transaction in black.  You can use the red color to highlight any special deals, discounts and privileges received by the customer.
One thing you must bear in mind before purchasing the printer is the environment it will be used in.  Will you use the printer in the kitchen, POS, hospital, temperature controlled settings etc.  There are different printers that fit into the above categories.  If you end up buying a printer that doesn't suit the environment, your printer will not work properly.

Ask these questions before you buy a printer: Do you need a printer with 2-color? Do you need auto receipt cutting option? Do you need a printer that can handle the printing of receipts, labels and barcodes? What is the speed of the printer you expect to have? Do you want your printer to accommodate huge printing rolls?  Do you want a drop-in paper loading mechanism?  Do you want a printer that can print 2-ply and three-ply receipts?  Do you want to endorse checks and read MICR codes using your printer?

As you read the above questions, more questions will pop up.  Make sure that you address all the questions with the dealer before making the purchase.

How many types of printers are there?
Basically there are 3 types of printers: Impact, Thermal and Multifunctional.

1. Impact Printers: Impact printers are also known by the name of Dot-Matrix printers.  These printers are not only less expensive but also flexible.  They use pins and ribbons to print on the paper.  The printers can print two-ply receipts, one for the customer and the other for the vendor.  These printers are resistant to heat and make an ideal choice for use in the kitchen.  The printer can print two colors - black and red.  However, you must purchase the required ribbons to print the above said colors.

Where can Impact printers be used?
Kitchens, POS checkouts, manufacturing units that have too much heat, places that require 2-ply receipts printed in 2 colors.

2. Thermal Printers: Thermal receipt printers as the name suggests, use heat to print the image on the paper.  They do not use ribbons and pins to print the images.  You require special receipt paper to use with your Thermal printer.  The paper has a special heat sensitive coating that is activated on coming in contact with the printer head.  The printer does not require you to replace ribbons and are cost less to own and maintain.  You can upload the logo directly to the firmware to increase the speed of printing. These printers must not be used at places like the kitchen or any other environment that is prone to heat.

3. Multifunctional printers: These printers are used to carry out multiple functions apart from printing receipts. The multifunctional printers are used to endorse checks, read MICR codes, and print slips.  These printers are more expensive than the previously mentioned ones due to their versatility.  These printers can be used at checkouts to print receipts or in concurrence with POS set-ups.

For More Info : https://ctcopiers.com/
Read more ...

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Printer Security is Not Worth Worrying About - Right?


When looking at enterprise security, we commonly refer to and consider firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), encryption and authentication.  When we think of securing our data, we think of securing critical servers and databases.  Rarely do we think of printers. Billions of dollars are spent worldwide on security each year, but how much did your organization spend on securing their printers this last 12 months?  If you answered zero, you would be in the vast majority.



Printers have come a long way since their widespread adoption in the late 1970's and early 1980's.  Back in the day, each printer was connected to an individual system and could only process a single print job at a time.  Today, printers have matured into multi-functional devices that bare little resemblance to their distant origins.  Printers in the 21st century perform dozens of tasks including, but not limited to, printing, scanning, photocopying, faxing and even emailing documents.  What most users, and even system, network and security administrators do not realize is what really goes on inside a printer and what functionality they truly have.  Most users still think of the printers of 30 years ago; unintelligent devices that only possess the ability to print documents.  This view is far removed from the truth.

When discussing printers in this article, we are not only talking about the behemoths you see in most large enterprises, but also your low-end multi-functional printers you now find common in regular households.  Rare is it to find a printer, no matter how small, that only performs the single task of printing.  Most, at a very minimum, provide faxing or scanning and with these come increased memory requirements.  Scanning a full document in preparation to print, scanning a document to be saved as a PDF or similar file, or scanning a document to allow faxing all require the ability to buffer the data within the device.  A buffer is basically a region of memory that allows the storing of temporary data.  Printers use this buffer to store a digital version of the document you are printing, scanning or faxing.  Depending on the device, this buffer can range from a small piece of Random Access Memory (RAM) to a Hard Disk Drive like the type found in your desktop or laptop computer.  In larger enterprise printers, this buffer is not the only memory store found within the printer.  A larger, non-volatile memory area is provided to store semi-permanent or permanent information.  For example, some printers allow scanning of a document and saving it within the printer as a PDF.  The user may then connect to the printer as if it were a network drive, or via a web page, and download their document.

So where are we going with all this? The leakage or theft of sensitive and confidential corporate information.  Large enterprises may have developed and implemented data retention and destruction policies but rarely do these include, or even mention, printers.  Companies look at hard copies of documents, CD's, DVD's and workstation, laptop and server hard drives when developing their data destruction policies.  While it is clear they identify hard drives as a source of sensitive information, rarely do they consider the hard drives contained within their printers, if they even know of their existence. Printers are also commonly overlooked when security policies, procedures and guidelines are developed and implemented.  Little time, if any, is spent looking at printer security or the implications of not securing the corporate printers.  

All the more disturbing this becomes when you contemplate the common types of documents that pass through printers in a corporate environment.  Depending on the industry or the department within the organization, documents can vary from sensitive financial records, personal customer data or detailed network diagrams, to name a few.

To understand how sensitive data is leaked via a simple printer to the outside world, it requires an understanding of the corporate environment, security controls within that environment, and the general flow of information between users, printers and file systems that house restricted data.
In the ideal, secure corporate environment, a user has restricted access to files that pertain to his or her job function.  The files reside on a secure server within the corporate network and are protected by strong access control policies requiring a user to authenticate before being allowed access to files. In our example, a user requires a sensitive financial document for a meeting he is about to attend.  The user authenticates to the server, access to the file is authorized by the access control policies set on the file and the user opens the file in Microsoft Word.  

He clicks on the print icon and sends the document as a print job to his nearest printer.  With this simple act, we have taken a secure document that very limited users have access to, and have created two copies that are no longer protected by any form of access control.  The first is the obvious; the paper copy our user requires for their meeting.  The second is a copy housed in the buffer on the printer.  In the ideal world, our user will keep the printed copy safe at all times and follow the organization's data destruction policy and destroy the copy of the document when they no longer require it.  As for the virtual copy created on the printer, the user has no real control over this, nor probably knows it even exists.  If we are lucky, the document is overwritten when the next print job comes through, but this is very dependent on the brand and model of printer and how the printer was initially set up by the administrator.

Slightly different to the straight printing of documents, scanning of documents or receiving faxes on a multi-functional printer writes documents to non-volatile areas of memory, usually a hard disk drive.  If documents are not manually removed, they will remain there indefinitely, often long forgotten by the original user that scanned the document or received the fax.

In either of these scenarios, improper disposal of a decommissioned printer could have catastrophic consequences for a company.  Leased printers may be returned to the leasing company for resale. Purchased printers are discarded in the trash or sold at auction or online via auction sites such as eBay. Either way, countless sensitive documents could pass into the hands of nefarious individuals.  While the leaking of some documents could financially affect organizations, leaking personal information pertaining to hundreds or thousands of customers or clients could have reputation ramifications that could destroy a company.

Most organizations do not realize the full potential of their printers or the functionality they have available.  While much functionality is non-security related, these functions have considerable impact on the security of the data within an organization and need to be understood and addressed.  These include, but are not limited to:

1. The ability to copy files to Windows or Unix SMB file servers

2. The ability to email scanned files to a user

3. Functionality that allows printers to receive faxes and then forward the fax onto predefined users via multiple methods, such as email or as another fax, and

4. The ability to store files which have been scanned, printed, emailed or uploaded locally on the printer.

While the previous data leakage scenarios have been accidental in nature, data remaining on printers could be the target of an educated attacker, one that understands the value of data residing on printers and who has the ability to compromise that data.  While organizations invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure their network, dividing networks and systems into zones of trust with firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems and other network access control points, have they rarely considered where printers are logically placed within the network.  In most cases, they are located among the users, or in some organizations, even on the server networks.  Some organizations do not even have zones of trust and the printers exist among users, servers and even Internet accessible systems.  In the worst case scenarios, the printers may even be Internet accessible themselves.  Printers are not seen as critical devices, and as such, are not secured in their own zone of trust where access to management interfaces is not accessible except to trusted printer administrators.  

By limiting access to these interfaces, compromise of the data housed on these printers becomes exceedingly difficult.

While most printers have the capability to authenticate both printer administrators or normal printer users, the majority of the time, this functionality is disabled or left in its default state; disabled.  Five minutes on Google and an attacker will be able to find the default password to almost any printer.  Once administrator access is gained to a printer, it takes little time and even less ability to make changes to settings that could be catastrophic to an organization.  While it would be little but annoying to find yourself locked out of your printer, or the interface changed to another language, so no-one could control the printer, if the attacker was to redirect your printing or copy documents to a location outside the internal network, depending on the contents of the file, it could ruin an organization.

So how does an organization protect itself against attacks against printers and leakage of sensitive data?

A few simple steps:

1. Disable unnecessary functionality.  If any function within the printer is not required within your business, disable it.  The less services or functions a printer has running, the less avenues of attack or leakage the printer has.

2. Add printers to your data retention and disposal policies.  Make sure all memory inside printers is disposed of via secure destruction or secure wiping when printers are decommissioned.

3. Ensure data is overwritten immediately after printing.  This requires the printer in use to support this functionality, but if your data is highly sensitive, this should be a priority when looking at new printers.

4. Print from memory rather than hard disk drive if available.

5. Use the secure printing option, if available, so printouts do not start before you reach the printer and enter your password.  How often have you hit print, walked to the printer and your printout is no-where to be seen, only to turn up lying on a table days or even weeks later?

6. Examine where printers are logically located within the network.  Printer management interfaces should be restricted and only accessible from defined management IP's.  Ensure printers are never accessible from the Internet.  Assess whether some or all printers should be located within their own zone of trust.

7. Use the inbuilt security within the printer to restrict who has access, what access they have and where they may access from.

Securing printers should be an integral part of securing your data.  Security policies should exist that address the risks and define how printers should be secured.  Develop printer security guidelines and procedures for implementation of new printers and follow these standards to ensure all printers are secured and do not become a high risk to your organization.  By securing your printers, you are contributing to your overall layered security model and protecting your organization's critical data along with its reputation.


Read more ...

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Ink Jet Or Laser Printer - Which is More Cost Effective For Your Needs?


Depending on your needs printing can be an integral and expensive part of your computer usage. Making a smart choice at point of purchase can save a lot of money over time and ensure that you own a printer which is capable of your desired performance. I will provide an overview of two of the most common type of computer printers; the ink jet and the laser.


An Ink Jet printer operates by propelling droplets of liquid molten material, otherwise known as ink, onto a medium, otherwise known as paper. They are the most popular type of computer printer due to its low cost, print quality, rich color and ease of use. Four major manufacturers account for a bulk of the sales as follows; Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Epson and Lexmark. Each of these manufacturers claims a substantial share of the credit for the development and evolution of the modern day inkjet. 

Your basic consumer ink jet printer has print cartridges which contain a series of tiny electronically heated chambers. The printer runs a pulse of current through the heating elements and this causes a steam burst in the chamber which forms a bubble and this propels a droplet of ink onto the paper.
A Laser printer is the second most common type of computer printer that produces excellent quality text and graphics onto plain paper. Images are produced by the direct scanning of a laser beam across the printer's photoreceptor. Laser printers use a xerographic printing process similar to digital photocopiers and MFPs. First, laser beam projects an image of the desired page onto it's electrically charged rotating drum. Then ink is sprayed onto the drum. 

The ink only adheres to the areas that were illuminated by the laser. The image is then printed on the paper by direct contact with the drum.

When trying to choose between an Ink Jet or Laser printer for your home or business, ink jet is the easy choice at a glance. The average purchase price is approximately $50.00 and many vendors will "throw them in" with the purchase of other hardware. Ink is the catch. The cost of the ink used for inkjet printers is typically a whopping $20 to $40 per cartridge which yields approximately 200 pages.

Thankfully, Kodak through a wrench into this sting last year by releasing the Kodak Easy Share 5500 all-in-one ( a printer, scanner, copier and fax machine). This printer retails at approximately $200.00 and its cartridges are available for $9.99 in black and $14.99 in color. This yields a net savings of 50% over your traditional ink jet printer. This resulted in other vendors slashing ink prices. Furthermore, Brother, Canon, HP and Lexmark began selling more cost effective inkjet printers as well as small business-friendly inkjets.

There is also an extensive line of laser printers available. Laser printers can be set up on and excel on large sophisticated networks. Lasers are durable on all media and provide the best overall print quality. They are better suited for high volume printing with higher capacity supplies and robust remote monitoring. Considering their high duty cycle these printers may be better suited in an environment where IT support is available, although there are low intervention rates. The original purchase price is more expensive than the inkjet but the yield per black ink cartridge is approximately 1000 pages. However, color printing is approximately four times as expensive as black and white. Hence, most people opt for the monochrome lasers and office staff is instructed to save color for special occasions!

Depending on your needs printing can be an integral and expensive part of your computer usage. Making a smart choice at point of purchase is going to require you to project usage and desired quality of output and on what types of media. Occasional usage at home is most likely best suited for an inkjet printer, keeping in mind that less expensive ink is available for certain models. In short, a laser printer is better suited for mass printing on a shared network. There are many in-between options available now especially in light of the cost competition heating up. This overview provided you at the very least with the right questions to ask while shopping!


Read more ...

Tips to Set Up a Laser Printer For Your Home Computer


If you have a laser printer for either your home office or home use, there are some ways you have to consider for setting up your printer properly.  If you do not know anything on how to set it up for your home computer, you can follow these practical guides.


Step one: assemble your printer
For assembling your printer, you need to open the box and then find the guide for the quick set up.  Take it out of the box and get all the important parts.  For safety, place it down on a flat surface then assemble the paper tray and install the toners and drums.

Step two: install the drivers
Before connecting it to your computer, it will be better for you to install the driver first; unless the direction says otherwise.  You can do it by following the instruction which is displayed on the screen of your computer.  It is available on the CD, so you have to insert the CD into your computer and follow the instructions it tells you.

Step three: connect your printer to the computer
After you have already finished your installation, you need to click "start" then "setting."  Then, navigate your cursor to the "Printers and Faxes."  Thereafter, choose "Add Printer" then "Select Local Printer Attached to this Computer."  Then, click "Automatically Detect and Install."  If you cannot find the drivers, choose "Have Disk" then browse it to the CD drive.

Step four: get connected
After you have done all the steps above, you can connect your printer to the computer by using a USB, Bluetooth, parallel cables, or Wi-Fi.  Also, you have to make sure that all of the plugs are connected properly to the right spot.  If you use Bluetooth for connecting the printer to the computer, you have to open up the Bluetooth manager for detecting it.  Instead, you can also use "Add Printer Wizard" and click "Detect a Printer on the Network."


Read more ...

Saturday, December 28, 2019

How to Save Money on Printer Toners and Cartridges


The top printer brands can produce brilliant print standards, but you really need to be on the lookout for savings.  These things can cost big money, particularly for small business printing operations and those who must have top quality, like professional studios and graphic design businesses.  Home users can also find themselves replacing their printer cartridges too often.  Savings are easier to make than you might think.


These brands are the big names in ink and toners:
·        
·         Samsung
·         Brother
·         Epson
·         Lexmark
·         Panasonic
·         Sharp
·         Xerox
·         Konica
·         NEC
·         Toshiba
·         Rico
·         Dell
·         Hewlett Packard
      ·     Canon

Defining costs- The real measure of savings
Retail is really not an appropriate method of purchasing ink cartridges and laser toner for businesses. You're paying the full mark up price, which over time equates to a cost of anything up to 70% above discount prices.

All it's doing is costing you money.  You really need an industry supplier, with a full package on delivery, money back guarantees, and a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Bulk buying makes sense, all the time
Buying bulk printer ink can save a lot of money in a hurry.  If you're working in advertising, marketing, or doing your own basic business print jobs, you can spend a fortune, even if you're only doing black and white fliers and letter drops.

Look at it this way: Every hundred or so of these prints costs you a cartridge.  If you do a few thousand, they cost you hundreds of dollars per run, and the net value has to make up for the cost, just to break even.  With bulk buying, you save hundreds before you even start printing.

Outlay savings
"Outlay" is a word which represents expense, money out of the business, and it also represents a cost against profits.  It's a problem for businesses trying to do high quality print jobs.  For graphic designers, heavy outlay on inks is nothing less than a professional curse.  Advanced prints involve quite a bit of trial and error, and lots of ink.  Your beautiful name brand printer can do the jobs, but can your wallet take the stress?

These are problems well worth avoiding.  It's a basic business principle: "Cut outlays".  The quickest way to do this is with discount purchasing.  70% savings is obviously a good deal, and more importantly, it's money which stays in your business.

Product life savings
The average printer has a product life of about 5 years.  You can save hard cash over that 5 years with a bulk purchase, or even just buying on discount when you need inks.  You save money per cartridge over that entire period.

Say you use a 4 cartridge pack every month or so.  Call it 10 packs per year.  How much would you save? Enough to buy a new printer.  To get the best deals on name brands, always buy discount.

For More Info: http://ctcopier.com/


Read more ...

Friday, December 6, 2019

Sharp Printer Products And Supplies

Choosing a name brand product, such as Sharp, for your printer and supplies can have many beneficial outcomes.  Similar to purchasing other electronics you will find yourself asured with a name brand buy rather than an off brand item temptingly offering a discounted price.  You get what you pay for with electronics and when shopping for Sharp printers and supplies you can expect the best.  Options include many sleek styles with simple to complex features to match the needs resulting in the purchase.  Sift through the variety of models and toners and find the best buy for not just your purpose, but your wallet too.


A good way to begin your search is by deciding on how quick you need your products to be.  Let's first unveil all of the printers Sharp offers that will print anywhere from under 20 to over 40-60 pages per minute.  The lower end, 20 ppm average, products will still give a quick speed and other positive features.  Products can hold large quantities of paper and send your documents to any user connected to the printer.  Easy read display screens allow for you to view documents and use the zoom button when needed.  Mid-range products, 30 ppm average, will give you even more freedom.  They hold more paper for faster print jobs and will sort or reverse documents as requested.  Some models will come with build-in keyboards for easy data input.  The upper range, 40-60 ppm average, can not just print quickly, but they can put the final touches on your product.  Stacking and stapling are often boring, timely tasks so Sharp printers are made to help you with these undesirable jobs.

For those people or companies that need maximum production there are products that will finish from 65 to 90 pages per minute. You can expect all of their high volume products to have all the power that the lesser speed models above withhold and much more.  For the best Sharp printer, you can hold over 8,000 sheets inside at a time while shooting out over 80-90 pages per minute.  You better hope you clicked on the right document to print!  With large quantities shuffling out, they offer you multiple finishing options to include in your prints to ensure your approval.

Complete your printer setup with the supplies it needs.  Inks and toners can most likely be found just an aisle or two past the place where you found your printer.  OEM companies produce brand new toner and ink for all Sharp products.  However, supplies can become very expensive for everyday users.  An alternative to consider is buying in bulk, a simple saver that compatible toner and ink companies offer people.  While toner and ink remain high quality, the production with the use of recyclables allows for an inexpensive sale.  Individually you find Sharp specific compatible products or in large sums as listed above.  Thinking ahead and buying your supplies in bulk can cut the individual cost down by a third.  By setting your new Sharp printer up with the right supplies you will never regret any part of the purchase.

For More Info - http://ctcopier.com/
Read more ...

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Are Sharp Printer And Toner Products Reasonably Priced?


Some say that they have never been more impressed by Sharp printer and toner products.  The quality for the price alone sells itself into becoming the number one choice printer for the office setting.
The advanced features and the lasting components of the machine have been impressing office owners for years and continue to grow in their blazing designs due to their over-achieving features.  For example: there are many printers that can print at speeds up to 43 pages per minute and have giant expandable RAM that can increase your productivity to lightning speed and thunder size.
The DXB-450 is one printer that really impresses their owners.  


The 1200 x 1200 dpi make the prints look incredibly clear and beautiful.  This particular printer actually does print at speeds up to 43 pages per minute.  With this combination as well as the two standard paper drawers with the ability to add two more, it really gives you the opportunity to expand your business by working extremely quickly.

Are you in need of an economical printer with low cost of operation?  This printer provides professional, crisp clear documents that you can rely on to represent you while you save money and resources.  You can have your prints fast and they will work into your infrastructure perfectly too.  This printer model really does it all.

On top of all of that, Sharp printers are environmentally friendly.  They are going to save you money at the same time as saving on energy and resources.  The printer goes into an energy saving mode when it is not in use for a certain period of time and it turns itself back on when you are going to print something.  You really don't have to turn it on or off after the first time because it can do that by itself. Also, the toner has a toner-saving mode.  The toners will cut back on use while still having the bright bold color that you need for showing.

This brand is good for many different sized offices too.  A home office will benefit from a smaller ink-jet printer to print photos and smaller documents while a larger company may benefit from a multifunctional printer with extensive features.  There is a variety of different types of printers all with the same great quality by Sharp.  They are all reasonably priced for the quality that you are getting and they actually are an investment above others when your company is trying to stay in a low cost budget plan.

For More Info :- http://ctcopier.com/

Read more ...

Sunday, November 17, 2019

The Brother Copier - Is It The Right Choice


When searching for a copier it doesn't matter if you are working in the corporate world or at home, you need a reliable copier that will do the job. While there are many different types of copiers that can economize good caliber print work, the Brother Copier is reasoned to be one of the best low end copiers  on the market today.


Since the very inception of the company's history the Brother Group has offered high quality products for its customers.  They have also been recognized as one of the leaders in customer support.  Now this is important, because when you have an issue with your copier you want it to be handled with professionalism and speed.  Now if you want to select a desirable copier for your company you need to have a clear idea of what type of tasks you will need from this copier.  Today, copiers have a wide variety of functionality along with a variety of prices.

This info will be imperative and can help you select the Brother Copier that will give you the highest economic value in your work.  Now, I will tell you pay special close attention to the multi functional copiers.  You know the ones, they have the capability of faxing, printing and copying.  Although, they have improved a lot, they have more moving parts that are trying to function together.  Common sense will tell you, more chances of some small failures.  Something you don't want to experience when you are trying to get that copy project done that has the deadline of an hour.

While there are quite a a number of copiers, all of these copiers can be divided up into two distinct groups.  One group is the color copier group.  The other group delivers black and white only copies.   Believe me there is a significant price difference in these two groups.   To see which Brother Copier that you may need you should travel to one of their store fronts or you can visit an office supply store or a computer store.  All with have variation in selection and price.

From these places you can select the type of Brother Copier that you can afford and one that will also provide first-class caliber work.  Remember, test the product to see what the outcome is going to look like.  I know this sounds like a no-brainer, but you would be surprised as to the amount of people who just buy the product without testing it first.  For any one who is not too sure of the type of copier that will be appropriate for their tasks, they can ask for help in choosing these copiers.  The shop personnel should be able to give you a little verbal description of the functions of each Brother Copier.  However, if they are good at their job (which we sometimes expect), then they will be able to answer your questions.

Now you can also find selective information for these Brother copiers from various links on the internet. Here as you look through the many World Wide Web sites you will now be able to find performance evaluations.  Although, not all companies are delivering this information, many are trying.  You will also be able to find out what past customers have to say about the many different makes of Brother Copiers.

When you have finished with your information search you can go to the store that you feel will give you a good deal on the various Brother Copier products and choose one of these copiers.  This also gives you an opportunity to get any last minute questions answered.

Before you you pull out your credit card to pay for the copier you should find out what the go back policy is regarding the Brother Copier.  This data will help you if you find any problems or defects in the product that you have just purchased.  So, do your diligence and research the various Brother copiers. With this information you will be armed to make the right decision.


Read more ...

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Taking Care of Your Office Equipment Properly to Avoid Malfunctions


Just like the machine that our human body is, your office equipment also suffers from downtime.  Much like a very unwell body, when your copier or fax machine goes out of order, a lot of office tasks are put on hold.  This means reduced productivity, not to mention stress and unmet deadlines.  This can be avoided.


Downtime, whether for a short or long period of time, ultimately results in loss of revenue.  There are techniques and tips which can be used to help you prevent downtime.  There are many ways which you can avoid this:

1. Adequate practical knowledge of office staff - It doesn't really take a genius to troubleshoot common office equipment problems, especially when the staff have sufficient technical familiarity, common sense will also do, with these types of equipment.

2. Regular maintenance checks - Prevention is better than cure.  Habitual check-ups of your office equipment keep them well-oiled, so to speak, and avoid any possible downtime.  Although, of course, it doesn't really make it foolproof, you're definitely reducing any possible downtime.

3. Quality office equipment - Quality comes with a price, that's a fact.  However, in the long run, it may prove to be a more practical choice than purchasing a lesser priced counterpart.

With these tips, you will be sure to have lesser occurrences of downtime and a longer life for your office equipment.  You save money by not calling in maintenance for every little technical problem that arises. You can also save money when there is less downtime at the office.

What if your copier suddenly throws up all the papers you feed it and you need all the copies in the next 30 minutes for the upcoming board meeting?  Can you possibly wait for the maintenance crew to show up and repair it?

When it's an emergency such as this, you will have little choice; but to do the job yourself, if you want to get your tasks done on time.  Not only that, it really helps to have some knowledge on how to deal with urgent situations.

Here is a simple step by step procedure on resolving your copier emergency:

1. Try feeding the copier different sizes of paper.  It might be because one of the paper sizes is jamming the machine.  Is the paper simply stopping, or is it crumpling up?

2. Listen to the machine.  What kind of noise does it make- whining, does it seem to be spinning its rollers or does it seems as though its off?

3. If only one size is jamming the copier, then it means that the trouble lies in one of the cassettes.  All you need to do is switch the position of the cassette and there you go.

4. If possible, clean the cassette as well as the rollers which turn the paper.

5. However, if all cassettes seem to be jamming and the paper stops in the machine without crumpling, it's possibly because of worn out rollers.  You can perform the same procedure as above to clean out the rollers.

6. If the machine is jamming and the paper is crumpling, then follow the path of the paper carefully and determine if there is something inside which causes the paper to stop.

7. Listen to your machine; it can save you a lot of time.  If it appears like it is just spinning, its probably  rollers then.  You can try and look at them, since they move the paper through the machine. 

If the copier whines or if it groans just before jamming then you will have to call for service.
It will really help if you are able to address simple office equipment glitches on your own.  Saves you a lot of time and money, and helps you meet your deadlines without waiting for the maintenance crew to arrive and fix these downed machines.

For More Info - http://ctcopier.com/

Read more ...

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Can Offices Rely On Toshiba Toner and Printer Products?


Many different people have heard of Toshiba printer and toner products but the question is how reliable are they actually? Owners of businesses and home offices have come back reporting good things about Toshiba. It actually has gotten top reviews according to some office goers. They say it just makes the day go by faster and makes the work-load get done with better quality. Just from this, you can tell that Toshiba is a reliable product to choose.


Finding a printer with good toner products can be a pain. Trusting in a printer company is a big deal. The ability to achieve everything an office needs in one machine is a great achievement that Toshiba was willing to spend the time to do. Toshiba customers have had complete satisfaction in the fact that their printer makes the best looking documents and pictures and doesn't cost them too much to do it. It is also a highly recommended brand because the units last. They aren't constantly jamming and breaking down because the mechanics of the machine are formulated in such a way where the designers were thinking ahead and taking all scenarios into consideration.

There is no false advertising with Toshiba. They are talked about in a good way where everyone can go through their day smiling while using one of their pieces because of the worry-free feeling it creates from being a trusted machine. The toners for one thing, last for a very long time. They print color and black and white with a beautiful sheen that will impress you and your co-workers the first time you see it come out. Just because the printers are small and seem kind of frail doesn't mean there's not a large body builder of a beast inside there.

While you can rely on them to work well, you can rely on them to catch peoples' eyes as well. The designs fit perfectly into the office setting and they all have a nice looking surface. Of course there are many different designs and colors that these pieces come in but there will be the one for your office that just looks like it already belongs in there. Making your office happy is going to make work more pleasurable as well. You can rely on Toshiba to make your entire office a better environment to work in. Your office is your second home. You have to make it the best you can.


Read more ...

What Will Toshiba Printer And Toner Products Do For A Home Office?

Toshiba is a company that is known for having a wide variety of electronics in their company.  They are constantly inventing the next best thing for the world including the next best printer.  They have many different style printers and copiers including smaller ones that are best for the home office.


Toshiba printers and copiers are amazing for the home office because of their quality and low start up and maintenance costs.  You can get a home-style printer or copier that looks chic as ever and fits right onto your desktop in the comfort of your own home while at the same time printing the most official high-quality prints or copies, that you see nowhere else besides a photo lab or from one of those extremely expensive office printers or copiers you see at the 24 hour printing stores.
It's nice to be able to do everything yourself, save money and save time all at once.  Everyone wants to save money, but, what Toshiba has figured out is that people running a company out of their house is probably working extra hard and needs a helping hand in tightening their budget, while not cutting back on quality.

Toshiba's designs are made for you to be able to perfect your most important documents and photographs without being able to tell that it is from a small at home printer or copier.  You can even have other features built in to your printer or copier such as scanning, faxing and duplexing.  Toshiba allows you to do all of these functions while conserving the equipment's resources.  What I mean by that is that it saves you on toner and on power.

The toner for one thing is frugally used in each print which comes out strong and thick looking, but is actually saving ink.  It cuts back a small amount which helps the pigments cling harder to the paper fibers for a longer lasting print and a longer lasting toner cartridge.  The cartridge CAN be recycled however.  It also can be refurbished individually and snapped right back into place.

Say you are really partial to using the Cyan.  That cartridge can be replaced three times over, while you still have the other ones charging through like champs in the machine.  Toshiba makes sure you get your money's worth with their product and allows you to refrain from wasting anything.
Just because you are at home doesn't mean you deserve less.  Your printer/copier will have the same strength as one that you may find in a large professional setting only you'll be getting it for less.

For More Info - http://ctcopier.com/new-copiers/
Read more ...

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Tips for Choosing the Right Copiers For Sale


COPIERS FOR SALE

Copiers are machines which make paper duplicates of documents.  They are very useful and have been around for many years.  


Most of the copiers make use of heat fusion, while some models use inkjet technology to make copies.

Types of copiers
  • Analog copiers: These are outdated
  • Digital copiers: These may be able to print, scan and fax in addition to making copies.
  • Types of digital copiers include: Monochrome copiers: these make copies in black only.
  • Color copiers: these can make copies of documents in a range of colors.
  • All in one copier: these can print, scan and fax.
  • Multi functional copiers: these come with a very wide range of functions. Factors to consider in making a choice of copier

In making a purchase of a copier, the following factors will need to be put into consideration:
The amount of paper that can be loaded into the machine at a given time should be considered.  Smaller copiers will be able to able to receive about 100 sheets of paper, while the most advanced models can be loaded with up to 2500 sheets.

The size of the paper used: some models can only accommodate a particular size of paper, while others will accept a large variety of paper sizes.

The speed at which copies are made: the speed could be as low as 10 copies per minute, or as high as 100 copies per minute.

Toner: this is for digital copiers. The monochrome copiers use only one toner cartridge, while color copiers will require several toner cartridges for the different basic colors.

Memory: the latest models have some memory features, which makes them work more efficiently.
Extra capabilities: some of these features include scanning, faxing, networking capabilities, emailing, security features, image editing.

What are some companies that manufacture copiers for sale?
  • Konica Minolta: this company offers a wide range of digital copiers
  • Sharp: they manufacture multi functional copiers with a wide range of capabilities.
  • Toshiba: manufactures a wide range of copiers for office use.
  • Xerox: machines made by this manufacturer are noted for their durability.
  • Ricoh: produces a wide range of digital copiers.

For More Info - http://ctcopier.com/

Read more ...

Konica Minolta Printer and Printers


An environment full of professional approach is one thing that every office around the world craves for. Professionalism needs not only to be practiced by the employees, but from the office management as well.  Apart from soft skills like human management, offices need to create an ambiance that promotes and catalyzes professional atmosphere.  Advanced hardware tools like high-tech workstations and facilities for communication and printing add to overall look of an office.  You don't need your office boy/s to run here and there with loads of printing work.


Talking about printers, it is such a necessity in any office these days that one can hardly do away with it. Everyone in the office needs printouts for different purposes like for notices, press releases, projects, training's, designs, slips, schedules, programs, etc.  Hence, having a multi-function printer is always a better option.

Multi-function printers serve not only your printing needs but they also work as a laser printer, copier and scanner.  Loaded with hi-tech features, they give fast print speeds, and up to 200 sheet input capacity.  Some of the added / optional features of a Multi-function printer that will surely be handy in any office are:
  •          24 bit color
  •          Direct printing from digital camera
  •          Receiving digital faxes from a PC
  •         Automatic document feeder
  •          Up to 96 MB RAM

Available in stylish and professional designs, your investment is sure to give your lasting returns.  Famed for giving complete customer satisfaction with optimal performance, all leading brands are offering these Multi-function printers.  If you wish that professionalism should prevail in your office then buy one for your office.


Read more ...

Like Us

Correct-Tek Copier Service

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *