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Copiers explained

Answers, and advice that WILL Save you $$$. Segment Copies per minute Application Size 1 20 CPM or less Small or home offices (Under 2500 Copies Per Month) 2 21 to 35 CPM Small offices or...
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Can you explain some of the traditional copy machine terms and acronyms? What are booklet finishers, automatic duplex, network print, etc?

Here is a listing with a brief description of some popular photocopier linguistics.Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): In a photocopier this is a device that holds a stack of originals (usually 50-100...
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We've heard a lot about document imaging and we were wondering the different ways a copier scanner can image and store a document?

There are two ways a copier scanner can store, archive or forward a document. But first we need to explain the term copier scanner. This is a term used when a copier can perform a scanning function...
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I have been thinking about consolidating my office equipment and purchasing a copier printer. What are the benefits of having an all in one copier printer versus a single copier and printer?

The quality of output on a copier printer is the same as a standalone laser printer and your cost of toner is much lower on a copier printer. To see the substantial savings you can achieve by...
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Can you give me some buying tips on how to get the best copier for my investment? Wow, I don't know where to start!

There are definitely some dos and don’ts to consider when purchasing a copier. You can spend from $150 to $50,000 on a copier, but in most cases a typical (properly remanufactured) Black and White...
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Do new copiers really depreciate 80% after the first few months of use? What is the warranty on a Remanufactured copier?

Believe it or not, copiers do depreciate 80% or more immediately after purchase. When we re-market a slightly used copier for a leasing company, the normal discount is 75% and the copier has to...
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Is it best to lease/rent a digital copier or should I own it? Should I have my copier service contract included in my monthly lease payment?

My 10 years of experience selling new and used copiers tells me that you are better off owning your copier machine. The reasoning for this answer is simple, you’ll save money! The obvious savings...
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When I compare different brands and models of copy machines, how do I know which ones are the best?

There is a company by the name of Buyers Laboratory Inc. that has been independently testing and rating office copiers for over 45 years. Today, BLI remains the leading authority and provider of...
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Do you recommend getting a service contract on my copier?

A copy machine unlike most other office equipment is made up of many consumable parts such as toner, drums, cleaning blades, drums, fusers, rollers, etc. From experience I can tell you that 80% of...
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I have been thinking of getting a color copier, but I am concerned about the added service costs associated with a color copier. What is the service costs differences between a color copier and a black and white copier?

A color copier cost you more for service, there is no doubt about that. On average a color copier will cost about 8 times greater for a service contract. The average black and white copier will...
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Does the monthly volume on my copy machine affect my copier service contract?

In one word- Yes! The larger your monthly copy volume the lower your cost-per-copy (CPC) service rate will be on your copy machine. To help you understand, think of the copier dealer handling the...
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Digital Copiers - Advantages over Analog

Analog copiers use a mirror inside to project a copy of the document onto an internal drum. Static electricity creates an outline of the image, and draws toner particles to the blank sheet...
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