1. What is my budget?

Copier speed is measured in copies each and every minute (CPM, also called pages each and every minute or PPM). Copiers can produce from four to over 100 copies per minute. The slowest machines begin at around £700 and the fastest, digitally connected, multifunctional machines can cost over £100,000.

Copiers that cost higher than a couple thousand pounds are frequently rented or leased, but they may also be bought outright. Leases for photocopiers typically extend for three to five years.

2. Can there be any hidden costs?

The capital cost of printers may be relatively inexpensive but the price of consumables, maintenance plays an essential part in budgetary decisions Managed IT Services. Research shows that 40% to 45% of total cost of ownership goes toward consumables and servicing and 55% to 60% is down to manageability and reliability.

3. What’s your copy and print volume?

It’s always worth assessing your overall usage by conducting an instant print audit of average pages printed each month, A4 or A3 requirements, black & white usage and colour usage. Take a long-term view and look at the potential growth of one’s company or personal office.

4. Should I select colour copiers or mono copiers?

Colour is without a doubt where the near future lies. Even though the manufactures are obviously keen to push colour copiers, because it increases their margins on consumables, remember the best business multi-function peripherals do offer mono and colour simultaneously. It’s also possible to disable the color on the multi-function peripherals if you do not need colour now but want it in the future.

5. What should I really do next?

Photocopier companies like us normally provide free advice on purchasing, so if you’re still not entirely sure on what sort of copier machine to select, it’s probably best to get hold of your neighborhood dealer and hopefully they ought to give free information without trying to persuade one to a sales deal.

This Article isn’t trying to promote our products or our website. We are just giving out free advice for companies which are having problems in deciding what photocopier to purchase.