How to Buy Personal , Business and Commercial Copiers
Buying a multifunctional copier/printer/scanner can be confusing. If you are not familiar with the products, it can be difficult to find the right copier to suit your needs. Here are some guide lines to help you to choose the right machine and supplier.
What will the copier be used for?
The first step is to determine exactly what your needs are.
How many people will use the machine? Approximately how many pages per month will you print? What will you be using your printer/copier for? Will the copier be connected to a computer or network? Do you want to fax from the machine as well as directly from your computer? Do you want to use the machine as a scanner? Would it be helpful to be able to email from the machine? Will you use the copier at a large office? Or is this a copier for your home or personal use? Where will you put the copier? Do you have a limited amount of space?
Will you be copying documents or photos? If photographs are involved, you may need a higher scanning resolution to achieve the quality you require. Will you need to print in colour? Would you like to integrate document management software? Or are you simply looking for a stand alone unit? Once you have answered these questions, you are ready to determine which copier will best suit your needs.
1. Personal copiers
Personal copiers are typically small, desk-top sized units designed specifically with the single user in mind. Personal copiers are usually simple to set up and use. Most have an instant-on feature, meaning you do not have to wait for the copier/printer to warm up before using it. The printer cartridges can almost always be replaced by the owner without any special tools or instruction, and they are the least expensive copier to purchase.
These copiers, however, are only designed to print up to 1,500 pages per month, and can be comparatively expensive to operate as they use cartridge based technology. These copiers are also fairly slow. These are the reasons why these machines are designed for small usage.
2. Business copiers
Business copiers are the most common type of copier purchased. Even if space is an issue, it should be possible to find a business copier to suit your needs. These copiers typically can produce from 5000 to 50,000 copies per month, and only cost an average of one cent per print to operate. Business machines are modular and can be fitted with most required features including sorting and stapling.
These copiers are sturdy and reliable and once you choose the correct model to suit your print volumes they will add to productivity and efficiency within your office. All of these systems are serviced in-house, which means downtime on your machine is reduced to a minimum. This grade of copier is the most versatile, spanning the greatest range when size, price and features are considered.
3. Commercial copiers
Commercial copiers are designed specifically for large offices or those persons requiring a very large number of copies in a very short period of time. They typically copy and print at speeds of 50 to 105 pages per minute. They have a low operating cost of less than one cent per printed page. It is possible to print between 100,000 – 250,000 pages per month with a commercial copier, and even at this volume they tend to be very reliable over a long period of time.
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