| The high prices of new copiers often prompt many | | | | delivered. |
| businesses to consider purchasing used copiers. This | | | | You should also find a trustworthy dealer you can |
| might turn out to be a good idea. Properly refurbished | | | | work with. Due to the need for extensive maintenance, |
| copiers can be a dependable part of a business | | | | refurbished copiers usually come with a warranty of |
| establishment for a long time. Now, what are "properly | | | | 30, 60, or 90 days. Negotiate with the dealer on this, |
| refurbished copiers?" It is certainly more than just | | | | and never settle for something like a 30-day warranty. |
| cleaning the outside and making sure it still works. | | | | Even a used copier can be quite costly, so you should |
| Apart from a thorough cleaning of inside and out, | | | | try to protect your investment as much as possible. |
| "properly refurbished" copiers must have all worn parts | | | | It is always better to buy a maintenance agreement |
| replaced, and be inspected for any potential problems. | | | | that covers all the parts that often wear out or break, |
| Remember, "multifunctional" copiers that can function | | | | including the belts and drum. When purchasing a used |
| as printer, scanner, and fax machines also are suitable | | | | copier, the insurance is definitely worth the cost of the |
| for home offices only. Multi-person offices should avoid | | | | service coverage. |
| them, as per-copy prices are much higher and they're | | | | There are quite a few dealers who will sell a used |
| not built to handle a business copy volume. | | | | copier "as-is" for even steeper discounts, usually with |
| Another vital factor you must take into consideration is | | | | no warranty or one as short as, say, two weeks. |
| the "mileage" on the machines you are planning to buy. | | | | Although the initial price may be too attractive to resist, |
| Copiers possess built-in counters that track total usage. | | | | you may end up paying much more in the long run for |
| After receiving a reply from your vendor about the | | | | repairs and maintenance costs. |
| "mileage," check for yourself once the machine is | | | | |
