| By connecting one of our all-in-one devices to your | | | | costs. When buying a used copier, the insurance is |
| network you are adding powerful business capability. | | | | definitely worth the cost of the service contract. |
| Not only can Digital products reduce your printing and | | | | Whether you are buying a new or second hand copier, |
| copying costs they are also integral communication | | | | here are 3 questions you'll need to answer: |
| tools. | | | | 1. What do I need the copier to do? |
| These highly adaptable intelligent products integrate | | | | Modern digital copiers are sometimes referred to as |
| smoothly into your workflow so you derive maximum | | | | "multifunctional products" because they can do more |
| benefit from today's digital communications with the | | | | than just copy. Almost all are also capable of printing, |
| confidence that our expertise is supporting you and | | | | faxing, and scanning. You may want extensive |
| your business. | | | | document handling and sorting / stapling features. You |
| The expense of new copiers can encourage many | | | | also need to decide whether you need a copier that |
| businesses to consider buying used copiers. This can | | | | supports colour - expect to pay 20% to 30% more if |
| be a smart choice as proper second hand copiers | | | | you do. |
| with "as new" service contracts can be a dependable | | | | Avoid the temptation to buy a used analog copier. Not |
| part of your office for years. | | | | only are they more prone to mechanical failure, but |
| Note that we say "proper second hand copiers". | | | | since manufacturers are phasing them out entirely, |
| Simply cleaning the outside and making sure it still | | | | support and parts will become more difficult to find in |
| works is not sufficient. Before buying a used copier, | | | | the coming years. |
| ask the authorised reseller about their refurbishing | | | | 2. What is my volume? |
| process. Used copiers should be thoroughly cleaned | | | | Start with your current copy volume. What is your |
| inside and out, all worn parts should be replaced, they | | | | monthly paper consumption? Check the built-in counter |
| should be thoroughly inspected for any potential | | | | on your existing copier. Look at the invoices for copy |
| problems and they should come with the same | | | | charges from your current supplier. All of these things |
| service contract as a new machine. | | | | will help you to determine your current volume. Once |
| Because of this extensive maintenance carried out | | | | you have roughly determined your volume, increase it |
| authorised resellers should have no problem offering | | | | by about 20%. This will help you account for future |
| "as new" service contracts. This will ensure that your | | | | growth. |
| investment is protected. | | | | 3. How fast do I need it? |
| Whether buying new or used copiers, it's best to buy a | | | | Copier speed is measured in pages per minute (ppm). |
| contract that covers all service, preventative | | | | This is the number of A4 sized pages the machine |
| maintenance service, all parts, consumable and non | | | | can produce in one minute when running at full speed. |
| consumable parts and all labour. Some contracts | | | | Most offices will get by comfortably with machines in |
| cover all toners which will allow you to control your | | | | the 20 to 50 ppm range. |
