Copier buying tips
One of the items that seem to really confuse companies is this question … “What is the right ratio of printers and copiers for this company?” If you would like some simplicity, this post may not be exactly what you are looking for. This question grows in complexity as more and more details are considered. …
Read MoreWays to Decrease Your Spending on a New Copier in Denver
Here are some thoughts on some simple ways to reduce the amount you spend on copiers. This is true for either color or black and white devices. 1) Look at all associated costs. Not just cost per print or just equipment costs. Figure all costs except for paper and compare. 2) Look at maintenance records…
Read MoreWhen purchasing a copier, people tend to one of 2 extremes… They either tend to evaluate nothing, or tend to evaluate EVERYTHING (if you are reading this you likely fall into the second group.) So, what can you do to not drive yourself (or your rep) absolutely crazy yet still feel confident you did due…
Read MoreTip #10 — Avoiding Some Common Color Copier Mistakes
When looking at copiers, more and more companies are looking to their current copier vendor to provide them a color copier. Most reps are more than happy to oblige because color is more expensive than black and white and more profitable. Color is tricky and if you aren’t really looking at the quality you can…
Read MoreTip #9 — Understanding What a Lease is, and is not…
As I work with companies here in Denver on Leases, it is interesting to me to see how many people have a fundamental misunderstanding of what a lease really is on a copier and what it is not. Most people seem to see a lease as a simple way to have 1 payment per month…
Read MoreTip #8 — Consider Electronic Filing With Your Copier
This tip may seem a tad unusual for companies considering a copier as it sort of seems unrelated. However, with the technology available in the best copiers, you can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak (we don’t advocate killing birds with stones at www.denvercopier.com). What are you doing on the paper side that…
Read MoreTip #7 Pay for Professional Set-up … or Make Sure It’s Included!
One of the biggest mistakes I have seen companies here in Denver and the Front Range make in regards to copier purchases is they try and avoid paying a “set-up” fee. “Bob in IT can set this up for us, so can we get a discount if he does it?” First of all, Bob probably…
Read MoreTip #6 — Just Because He Bought You Lunch Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Compare
Having at least 1 competitive quote is always a good idea. You can let your rep know by saying, I am asking for a quote from another firm here in Denver (hopefully DenverCopier.com) and I want you to have the chance to be competitive. Please give me your best shot, because I can’t keep rebidding this. This will make…
Read MoreTip #5 Know What You Want to do With the Device
Do you want to Scan or only copy? Do you want to Print to the machine as a network printer? Do you want to Scan to folders using barcodes to have the jobs automatically routed? Do you need to fax? If so, how much and how often? Color, do you need color? Tabloid, do you…
Read MoreQuestions like do you need tabloid? Do you need finishing? What’s your timeframe? Is there another device we’re going to need to pull out? How does your decision making process work? All of these are good questions to be able to answer. It allow your rep to service you better if answered honestly (assuming you…
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