Need Help on Buying the “Right” Copier?
Posted by admin on 22 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Copier 101
There are many questions that need to be answered before we make a purchase of any kind, especially when it comes to buying office equipment. With the technology changing quickly, many copiers are now multifunction copiers that can really improve the efficiency of any office. Some things to consider prior to making your purchase:
- Do you have needs other than copying? Printing? Many copiers have this features built in. Printing can be of the network or local type depending on your needs. Toners for black & white copiers are generally less expensive and will give a higher yield over the traditional laser printer cartridges.
- Do you or will you need to do any scanning? Many companies today - mortgage companies, accounting firms, law firms - all have major needs for electronic storage and distribution. Some copiers have the “Pull” Scan technology - where you pull the scan back from a workstation or pc, while other copiers have the “Push” Scan technology - you push or send the scan from the copier to a server or email recipient. This is becoming THE type to have if you do multiple scans each day.
- What is your expected copy/print volume? One way to determine this is to track the # of reams of paper that you go through in a week or a month. Each ream has 500 sheets. Then try and factor in if you have any months or quarters that copying and printing will increase - tax season, quarterly newsletters, reports - and then add a little more to be safe.
These are just a few important questions that need to be answered when deciding on a copier purchase. For more tips on this process, click on our Buying Guide and our FAQ Section.
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