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Whether it's for a home office, small to medium sizes enterprise or a large multinational, the photocopier plays an integral part of any office environment. Finding the machine that is perfectly suited to your working environment is an important decision and with so many options available choosing the right one can seem like an impossible task. However here at Expert Market we're dedicated to using our expert knowledge of free standing & desktop copiers to help you to find the perfect machine to suit your businesses needs.
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Photocopying Requirements
There is a huge array of photocopiers available on the market for office use. Not only is there a wide choice of machines but there are different purchase options and maintenance considerations. Before making your purchase you should consider some key questions, to help them choose the model most suited to your requirements. These include; how many copies will you make a month, will you need colour of just black and white copies, do you need additional functions such as fax capabilities, email, scanning or image editing?
Size
One of the most important decisions about a photocopier is size. The three options are portable, desk top, or floor standing photocopiers. Portable photocopiers are more suited to domestic than office use as they have a lower image quality and can typically only cope with between five hundred and a thousand copies per month. Desktop photocopiers are suited to small or medium size business. Desktop machines can offer the high specification found in floor standing copiers but they take up less space. Floor standing photocopiers are best suited to larger businesses or those with bulk copying requirements. Some of these photocopiers can print up to two hundred thousand copies per month. Floor standing machines are often multi-functional such as scanning, faxing or both.
Cost
A significant factor in considering your photocopier options will be cost. The cost to purchase can vary hugely from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds. Due to the significant initial investment many companies consider leasing photocopiers. These leases can often include the option to upgrade the machine if required, giving the business more flexibility if needed. It is also possible to purchase second hand machines at half the cost of new ones.
Maintenance
Photocopiers can be costly to maintain and if they do break down its can cause significant problems in the office. It is common for companies to have a maintenance contract and this should be considered when purchasing a photocopier. Maintenance contracts can vary between companies and it is important to read the terms carefully. Points to consider include will it be a fixed fee per month or will it be based on usage, how quickly will a technician be sent out if required, are parts and labour included in the contract and what will be the cost of consumables such as ink. It is possible, though rare to have an extended warranty available to cover the photocopier, but these tend to cover less than service contracts.
