| Note that we say properly re manufactured copiers. | | | | counters that track total usage. Ask your dealer what |
| Simply cleaning the outside and making sure it still | | | | the meter reading is. |
| works is not sufficient. Before buying a used copier, | | | | - Find a dealer you can trust. Not the guy that |
| ask the dealer about their refurbishing process. | | | | operates from his garage, he may not be there next |
| Because of this extensive maintenance, refurbished | | | | month. |
| copiers should come with a warranty: 30, 60, or 90 | | | | - What length of time warranty do they offer? If they |
| days are most common. Even a used business copier | | | | have no warranty find a different dealer and make |
| can cost thousands of dollars, so you should make | | | | sure the warranty includes all parts and labor. |
| sure your investment is protected. | | | | What do I need the copier to do? * Modern digital |
| Whether buying new or used copiers, it's best to buy a | | | | copiers are sometimes referred to as "multifunctional |
| full maintenance agreement that includes the fuser and | | | | products" because they can do more than just copy. |
| drum and all the xerographic process parts. For better | | | | Almost all are also capable of printing, faxing, and |
| piece of mind. | | | | scanning. You may want extensive document handling |
| Whether you are buying new or refurbished copy | | | | and sorting/stapling features. And you also need to |
| machines, here are three questions you'll need to | | | | decide whether you need a copier that supports color |
| answer: | | | | - expect to pay 20% to 30% more if you do. |
| *Used Copiers - Buying Tips | | | | - DO NOT buy a used analog copier. |
| -What is the true cost per copy with a service | | | | 2. What is my volume? |
| contract and without, including your cost of ownership | | | | Start with your current copy volume. And have the |
| (lease payment)? | | | | dealer analyze your volume. |
| -Don't go all-in. The $200 all-in-one printer, scanner, and | | | | Refurbished copiers should perform almost as new, |
| fax machines are useful for home offices only. | | | | but keep it within the recommended monthly volume. |
| Per-copy prices are much higher and they're not built | | | | 3. What speed do I need on the copier? |
| to handle a business copy volume, so stay away from | | | | Most offices will get by comfortably with machines in |
| them for any multi-person office. | | | | the 20 to 50 ppm range. |
| - Check the meter reading. Copiers have built-in | | | | |
