When deciding to buy a photocopier for your office , you will be confronted with a large range of different models and makes to choose from. And if this is the first time that you are buying a photocopier do you know which requirements you are looking and what makes a photocopier a good make? In this article I will give you a brief overview of photocopiers and some terms, which will help you make a better, more informed choice before purchase your photocopier.
Quality and Speed:
Two aspects you need to consider firstly is quality of the copy and the speed with which the copy is produced. Let us momentarily look over these two aspects.
Quality
Let us start with quality. The quality refers to the quality of the copy made by the printer. When a photocopier does not produce a good image quality (I.Q) you will see some of the following disruptions on the page, these are some examples. Banding- which is evident by dark or light bands running over the image. Streaks- which are usually caused by an oil based printer, and lastly creases which appear on the page.
Speed
Next is the speed with which a photocopier can produce copies, how many copies per minute. When you need to have many copies done, for your business this is another important feature. Desktop copiers can give you around 10 copies per minute where as a Copy Centre can give you about 22 copies per minute. Of course the prices between a desk top and copy centre vary greatly.
Desktop versus Copy Centres:
Consider the other machines needed for your business before deciding to buy a photocopier, as Copy Centres have multi functionality. If you are looking to buy other office equipment such as a fax or a scanner then why not look into buying a Copy Centre as they perform all the functions of printing, faxing, scanning and much more, which will save you space and money. If however your business requires you to do a few photocopies a day then a desktop version will be better suited to your office, at less of a cost.
Analog versus Digital:
Choosing between an Analog or Digital type photocopier is another aspect to consider. Analog photocopiers have been on the market longer, they are reliable are great value for money and are perfect for light duty photocopying. Digital photocopiers are better in functionality, give better prints and reduce the price per print ratio, they are however the more costlier version. Remember to only buy a colour copier if it is necessary for your business as they can increase your price per photocopy greatly.
When out shopping, ask the sales assistants to help you in finding the best photocopier on the market.
Author Resource:
Verne Eliasov manages the website http://www.copiersouthafrica.co.za , a site devoted to providing you with the best information about photocopiers
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