Quick History of Copy Machines
Ever wondered how copy machines came about and how they work their magic? Did you know that photocopiers were developed in New York by someone who didn’t like making copies by hand? Here’s a quick history of copiers.
In 1937, a Bulgarian physicist named Georgi Nadjakov discovered the principle behind copy machines through his work on electric polarization. American physicist and patent attorney Chester Carlson took this research and went on to invent photocopying. Read more
Guide to Choosing Copiers MFP
Need to buy or lease a new copy machine? When choosing copiers MFP, you need to consider a range of factors, such as what kind of volume of copying you’ll be doing, what tasks you need your
Features – Make a list of the features you require, such as duplexing, collating, stapling, and paper handling. Read more
What to Look For in a Copy Machine
Thinking about copy machine leasing? Here are some of the basic things you’re going to want to look for while attempting to identify the perfect copy machine for you and your business. With a series of different features and functions available, and typically having an effect on pricing, it’s important you narrow down your choices and find exactly what it is you are looking for. Read more
Tips for Keeping Copy Machines Working Well
When copy machines aren’t working well, you find yourself dealing with paper jams and flashing lights and other tantrums. You want your copy machine to deliver the copies how you want them, when you want them. Here are some tips for keeping your copiers in good condition.
Always store toner cartridges in a cool and dark place, in their original packaging, to increase their longevity. Give the toner cartridge a shake before installing it into the
Are You A New Business? Do You Need Copy Machine Leasing?
It doesn’t matter if you are a huge company, a home office, or if you are just getting into the mix of things – as business owners we try to save money wherever possible. However, when it comes to things like copy machines, this might be something you really need. So what can you do? Are you just going to use a local
To Buy or to Lease: That is the Question
The primary reason why most businesses lease copiers is to avoid the significant capital outlay required to purchase copiers and printers for the entire office. Here are some reasons why:
■You get a
■A lease can provide you with 100% financing. A bank loan generally covers only 20-30% of your total cost. Additionally, a lease calls for a 0 – 2 months down-payment, while a bank loan typically requires 50-70% of your total project cost. Read more
Upgrading Your Copy Machines
If you’re just looking into copy machine leasing, upgrading your machines might be the last thing on your mind. But you can make the upgrade process much easier later on with some simple planning now. Many multifunction features for copy machines such as printing, faxing, and image editing can be added as upgrades during your lease – that is, if you select copiers NY compatible with the right upgrade modules.
Let’s take a look at two potential upgrades you may want to consider: Read more
What Kind Of Paper Should I Use For My Copiers?
Chances are if you own copy machines that use plain paper or multipurpose paper, your decision on what kind of paper to use is going to be a lot easier! On the other hand, if you have a copy machine that accepts or allows a multitude of paper, you really need to be prepared for the different kinds of paper – there are a lot! If you are printing text documents to hand out to your employees and workers, it would be in your best interest to buy and use the most inexpensive paper as possible. Read more
What To Look For In A Copy Machine Leasing Company!
Copy machine leasing could just be what the doctor ordered! Copy machines in general, no matter what brand you choose from or what options you want, are often quite expensive. You’re looking at around $10,000 on down to $2000! That is a lot of money my friend! So instead, you choose copy machine leasing. What does this mean at your end? Well, first off it means you get to “rent” the machines for however long you want and second off it means you get to save money. I know! I can see the dollar signs in your eyes already.
There are things you should be looking for when you look for copiers NY though. First off, variety. That’s really important. Make sure they have all the best-name brands, the top copiers NY in the industry! Second off, you want to make sure that in the long run of leasing this machine that you aren’t paying more than what it’s really worth.
Just make sure you take a look at prices of the actual sell versus what they are asking you to lease it for. Lastly, you want to make sure the copiers NY offer IT services that include support services, hardware, software, networking, virus removal, etc. This way if anything ever happens to your copy machines you won’t have to pay out of pocket to get it fixed, which simply adds on to your fees and monthly payments therefore making it more!
Copy Philosophy
I was in the office yesterday standing over our copy machines – it’s a big office – and all of a sudden I heard all three copy machines making the most beautiful music. Yes, all three copy machines were copying in sync: one was providing a beat, one was serving as the strings in a symphony, and one was getting funky with its color. I realized that copy machines are like animals. They need to be taken care of, fed paper and ink, and checked on to make sure that they are in good health. They are born in factories, live in offices, and die, are moved to junk heaps or recycled to make new copy machines. Copy machines follow a veritable circle of life!
Where does copy machine leasing fit in to all this, I wondered. Well, copy machine leasing is a little bit different. I mean, I don’t know what happens to a copy machine when the lease is up. Do they take him back to the copy machine center and harvest its parts like organs? Or do they send him to another office, just a quick move from one to the next? Is there a
