[Hidden-tech] Copying machine question

[Rich]

It's been years since we had a real 'copy machine' -- we'd had 
multi-function copier printers for the last 10 years at least,
Xerox makes some good ones and our last few have been HP -- I do mean 
laser not ink jet and not $100-200 machines,
our generally last 3-4 years - even color on the last one -- which we 
rarely use.

Be sure you calculate the TOTAL cost including paper, toner,  and drums 
AND Maintenance,
every copier needs a service contract if under heavy use.

Also, check options -- I have found a good paper feeder and reduction 
critical -- on the printer/copier,
network attachment - not USB make them more useful -- also scanner mode 
is great.
Also, color might not really be necessary - a black/white only unit is a 
lot more reliable.

My experience with when we did have them (pls I work with Yes-inc.org which
runs a commercial copy center  
(http://yes-inc.org/bizcenter/bizcenter.html -- help always wecome)
is leasing has a lot of advantages - taxes wise and esp, not having an 
old box there when you are ready
for a newer model.

I would strongly advise the printer/copier approach even if a high end 
unit - if she is repeatedly copying the same material,
working from a pdf master - either from a word processing doc -- or 
scanned in, can make document management
a lot easier.  It might also be an option to make a good deal with a 
local copy center (not a chain) if there is
really enough volume to guarantee a minimum -- you get extra staff that 
way also.

Rich

Jeff Rutherford wrote:
> My wife, who is also self-employed, needs to buy a very good 
> photocopier for her office. She does lots of copies, and no she can't 
> go paperless.
>
> I wondered if anyone else has had experience with copy machines. Is it 
> cheaper to lease one vs. purchase? If anyone has some insight or 
> wisdom to share about their own experiences, please let me know.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jeff
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