High-Tech Copier Blog

Note that we say properly re manufactured copiers. Simply cleaning the outside and making sure it still works is not sufficient. Before buying a used copier, ask the dealer about their refurbishing process.

Because of this extensive maintenance, refurbished copiers should come with a warranty: 30, 60, or 90 days are most common. Even a used business copier can cost thousands of dollars, so you should make sure your investment is protected.

Whether buying new or used copiers, it’s best to buy a full maintenance agreement that includes the fuser and drum and all the xerographic process parts. For better piece of mind.

Whether you are buying new or refurbished copy machines, here are three questions you’ll need to answer:

*Used Copiers – Buying Tips

-What is the true cost per copy with a service contract and without, including your cost of ownership (lease payment)?

-Don’t go all-in. The $200 all-in-one printer, scanner, and fax machines are useful for home offices only. Per-copy prices are much higher and they’re not built to handle a business copy volume, so stay away from them for any multi-person office.

- Check the meter reading. Copiers have built-in counters that track total usage. Ask your dealer what the meter reading is.

- Find a dealer you can trust. Not the guy that operates from his garage, he may not be there next month.

- What length of time warranty do they offer? If they have no warranty find a different dealer and make sure the warranty includes all parts and labor.

What do I need the copier to do? * Modern digital copiers are sometimes referred to as “multifunctional products” because they can do more than just copy. Almost all are also capable of printing, faxing, and scanning. You may want extensive document handling and sorting/stapling features. And you also need to decide whether you need a copier that supports color – expect to pay 20% to 30% more if you do.

- DO NOT buy a used analog copier.

2. What is my volume?

Start with your current copy volume. And have the dealer analyze your volume.

Refurbished copiers should perform almost as new, but keep it within the recommended monthly volume.

3. What speed do I need on the copier?

Most offices will get by comfortably with machines in the 20 to 50 ppm range.

If you are like so many other people in this day and age, you have found yourself needing the services of a printer, scanner or a copier from time to time recently. So, you head to the nearest commercial copy service and use one, because you have always thought that you couldn’t afford one. If you had taken the time to recheck what is now available however, you may have been surprised to learn that not only has the price come down considerably, but now you can get all three features in one compact unit that takes of no more space on your desk than a type writer.

Smaller, Lighter and More Compact

That’s right! and not only that, but you can also now purchase a machine that also includes fax as well. There is now a wide choice of makes and models from light compact units designed for home use to standing high speed floor models that are capable of handing even the most demanding requirements of a busy office.

Inkjet, Laser and Thermal Printing

They come in three basic types of printing functions, those being inkjet, laser and thermal printing and what you will be using it for will weigh heavily in your decision as to what type of printer you will need. Thermal printers are capable of printing on a wide variety of media including rough uneven surfaces, as well as a number of types of cloth fabric.

Integrated Memory Function With Memory Stick

Also, the functions that a newer model printer scanner copier will contain in it should also be given close consideration as well. For instance, the latest printer scanner copiers now come with integrated memory capacity that also uses a memory stick. With the memoryk stick, you can easily transfer images and text directly form your computer to your printer, just as you would with any other device that accommodates a memory stick.