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Copier Volume: o Number of pages printed per month o SB: 5,000 – 10,000 copies per month Copier Speed: o CPM/PPM o SB: 10 – 35 PPM for small offices (single-sided printing) Multi-function Copiers: o One-stop shop o Printing, scanning, faxing, and others Types of Copiers: o Toner: o Inkjet Uses water based toners that can’t produce as many copies Requires time to dry Inkjet toners cost $30 or more and requires 6 different color cartridges Produces better prints in color especially for images HIGH QUALITY COLOR PRINTS o Laser Uses dry powder-based ink Laser ink cartridges are more expensive but only needs 4 cartridges More expensive but produces more copies Less expensive in the long run HIGH VOLUME BLACK AND WHITE o Inkjet is better for colored images. Laser is better for monochrome texts. o Cost per page: o 1,000 copies per month, laser is better o Quality and Speed: o Print in color or black and white Copier Features: o Printer o Scanner: o Optical Character Recognition (OCR) – software that converts your scan into an editable electronic document o Dual imaging document feeders – provides simultaneous scanning of the front and back of the document o Fax o Email o Double-sided copies o Collate (available in Microsoft Office) o Enables to have multiple copies in the same order as the document o Image Editing o Security o Energy Saver o Feeders – automatically pulls the pages to copy o Recirculating Automatic Document Feeder (RADF) – flips pages inside the machine to scan both sides o Image Document Feeder) – scan both sides at the same time which saves time o Sorting o Finishing o Staple o Hole Punch o Folding o Saddle-Stitch Binding o Trays o Handles at least 50 to 100 sheets of paper Leasing vs. Buying: o Buying o Leasing o Usually includes a maintenance agreement that covers mechanical problems during the lease. There is also an option to upgrade to a newer unit. Used and Refurbished Copiers o Used Commercial Copier – sold without any repairs or updates, and very minimal cleaning or testing. Sold “as is” without a warranty or one as short as 14 days. o Refurbished Commercial Copier – have been audited, cleaned, tested, updated, and had any necessary parts replaced by a 3rd party (not the manufacturer). Used less than 3 months and will come with a “same as brand new” warranty. o Re-manufactured Copier – almost exactly the same as a refurbished copier but is serviced and resold by the manufacturer. TIPS Pricing How to get the best price when purchasing a copier Top 6 Photocopier Companies 2019: https://www.expertmarket.co.uk/photocopiers/photocopier-suppliers#3 1. Brother – Best for Low Prices Very affordable, economical machines Great range of options, especially for small businesses 2. Canon – Best for Print Qualities Very high resolution in both monochrome and color Perfect for businesses requiring great resolution 3. Konica Minolta – Best fir Growing Businesses Bizhub software, same system for all KM machines Easy to call out an engineer 4. Ricoh – Best for Large Corporations Huge range of available products, from all in one office printers to capacity production printers and 3D printer Easy to request an engineer via an online form 5. Sharp – Best for Small Businesses Wide selection of low volume options for small businesses Can also cater for larger companies 6. Xerox – Best for All in One Printer/Copiers Internationally recognized with product selection to support its reputation Good range of all in one options Costs: - To buy: 100 euros to 20,000 euros - To lease: starting 25 euros per month Things to Consider: - Number of copies produced per unit of toner o Higher the value, the better - Amount of toner available - Maximum volume of copies per minute, hour, or day. - Ability to double-sided print - Bind copies together Table: https://www.expertmarket.co.uk/photocopiers/which-copier-my-small-office Printer Model Description Brother DCP L2550DW o Best black and white photocopier o Cost: under 210 euros o Multifunction machine (Printer, Scanner, Copier) o Produces double-sided paper o 250 sheets per day/tray o Printing speed of 36 pages per minute (ppm) o Fast, reliable and affordable o Prints only black and white --------------------------------------------------------- o Toner? o Best for color photocopying HP LaserJet Pro M477fdw o Cost: 367 euros o Wireless (No cables) o Printer, Scanner, Copier & Fax o Eco-friendly o HP ColorSphere 3 Toner – High printing standard o Expensive toner
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Brother MFC-J6530 o Cost: 380 euros o 250 sheet tray o 15 ppm o Cheap ink o Has touchscreen o Expensive initial cost o Best photocopier overall Xerox WorkCentre 6505/DN o Cost: 514 euros (Priciest) o 24 ppm o 600 x 600 resolution o Advanced features: banner, booklet, and poster printing o Compact size o Expensive initial cost Sewing Machine List For Small Businesses