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Dynamic and Systematic – Printers And Copiers

It would have been a whole lot more difficult if the corporation known as Xerox didnt introduce its most prized research and invention of copiers and printers. It happened in the 70’s when the first printer was patented and launched. Xerox is a multinational document management corporation that has been producing and selling a range of colored and black-and-white printers. Xerox has been commonly used as a synonym for the word ‘photocopy’ in many areas all around the world. Though it has become common, the company hasnt been a supporter of  the use of its trademark and is particularly concerned about the ongoing usage of Xerox as a verb. It took the world by storm and created a new sense of ‘welcome to the future’. People have been exposed to copiers, laser printers and desk printers as well. It has been a healthy cause and effect type of relationship between the need and the printer itself. Over the course of time, the wants and needs of people have taken a huge leap. There have been enhancements on the usual cover letters, documents and stationeries as well as photographs. If you are one avid photographer, who are enticed by many creations of colors and shapes and wants to prepare them for a picky audience, then it is essential enough that you must have a good quality of a printer.

In the market out there, there are many types and sizes of printers that are capable of printing digital photographs. Also,  some of these printers are small enough to be carried along with a camera and thus the clicking and printing can happen virtually anywhere!

Few of the many factors that one must look upon a digital photo printer whether you are a serious amateur or professional are the following: The speed of priting, the quality and durability, portability, the economy of ink usage and color resistance to moisture and scratches. Also, in the process of printing, you must have the option to choose the original file rather than creating a JPEG or any other compressed format which can give your pictures and documents a higher resolution.

 

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Posted by UsedCopiers - May 14, 2014 at 9:24 am

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Multifunctional Copier: The All Around Good Guy

If these multifunctional copiers were humans, they would be considered as the Jack of all Trades and everyone’s best friend. In definition, being the Jack of All Trades means that you excel wherever you are placed and whatever task you are assigned to do. The job is done swiftly without breaking a lot of sweat. On the other hand, being everyone’s best friend is just downright positive. It only means that you come in good terms with whoever you interact with, you are reliable, trustworthy and can always be counted on. That is just the same thing with those multifunctional copiers.

Visit any business or office establishment and you are sure to find a multifunctional copier. Then, it was considered as an expensive equipment to purchase. It was impractical at some extent. But with the increased workload and service demands from business and offices, the multifunctional copier became a need. Admittedly, it may come very pricey but after the long run, you will realize that you have actually managed to save a lot of money along the way.

Basically, this kind of copier does multitasking. First, it is a photocopier. Of course, you already knew that. This is the most fundamental function of a copier. It can reproduce simply or in can go complex such as multipart documents, collate and staple. You can recopy with black and white or laser colored ones. Second, it is a network printer. Most printers can already be connected to a computer using a cable or even without a cable. This allows a number of computer to make their prints using only a single copier. Third, it is a scanner. Along with the laser printer, it can scan straightly into a hard disk or a device attached to a network. Lastly, it is a fax machine. It is undeniable that a lot of other communicating devices have come out but the fax is still alive.

Being multifunctional can cause a bit of a fuss as to where category it belongs. It could be a copier, a printer, a scanner or a fax machine. Looking into those brochures would just confuse you. You can immediately ask for a multifunctional copier and it will be readily available for you.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - May 5, 2014 at 8:22 am

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Some Tips To Heed In Using Xerox Cartridges

Xerox suggests that toner cartridges should be stored cautiously in a dry and clean environment. Do not expose them to extreme temperatures, and try to keep them in their packaging. Even a few minutes of exposure to light could cause damage to the cartridge. This may in turn decrease your prints’ quality.

The printer’s warranty does not cover the damages incurred by the machine brought about by using a refilled toner cartridge. It is true that you can spend less, but Xerox does not recommend it due to certain risks.

A “Toner Save” setting is available in Xerox laser printers, while inkjets have a draft setting. Press the settings button repeatedly until you see “Toner Save” on the LCD screen. After which, you press the accept button. This would then set the printer to use less toner for every sheet. It may lessen the quality of the print. However, it’s ideal for printing out emails or draft copies of documents.

Printing many pictures has negative impacts on the cartridge, and it tends to lessen its life. The toner cartridge that comes with a machine usually has a lower amount of toner in it. It could even have a varied shape to the Xerox toner cartridges purchased as a replacement.

See the manual that comes with the printer for details of the replacement and fitted cartridges. Taking the cartridge with you to the shop may not be a very helpful thing.

As you use the toner, it may get unevenly distributed within the cartridge which brings about white streaks or streaks of light printing. This could even lead the Toner Low message being switched on early.

If such things happen, take the toner out and roll the cartridge 5 to 6 times in order to redistribute the toner. Hold it over paper while keeping it away from yourself since loose toner could spill out.

Clean your machine every time you have the cartridge changed. See to it that you unplug the machine beforehand, and dust it externally and internally. Also, make sure that you do not touch the transfer roller since oil from your fingers could bring about issues with printing.

Purchasing consumables such as cartridges in bulk gets to spare you significant amounts of money. Additionally, the cost for transport and packaging is way less for manufacturers and vendors, which is passed on to customers. It’s also environment-friendly since it saves fuel and packaging materials.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - March 26, 2014 at 8:31 am

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Printer Scanner Copy Machine

The effective usage of equipment for your office is truly essential to take into account since it’s going to give you support in operating your company adequately so you’re able to gain many benefits. When you’re looking for great choices in terms of office equipment, it’s advisable that you opt for printer scanner copy machines which are obviously multifunctional.

When you buy such machines, you are certain that they will spare you significant amount of space and cash as well. However, they can be a bit costly, but you can make certain that they will be very functional.

They are multifunctional in a sense that you can use them for printing, copying, and scanning. With the use of these machines, you make it a point that you can produce copies of your important documents at a very fast pace. Aside from that, having this kind of machines is advantageous since they’re sure to meet your business requirements.

These machines come in a variety of options to choose from so you must pick very meticulously. And before doing so, you need to know ahead what exactly they will be used for and how much they are going to be used. If you know very well that you’ll be needing the so much, then it’s that you opt for high-end ones so that you can rest assured that they are durable since they are considered to be an investment.

Furthermore, it is crucial that you check out some features that are provided in order for you to be sure that they would work as you would want them to. You can do so by looking them up online and read some reviews by users. When you have these kinds of information, you are on the road to finding copier machines that will meet your every business demand.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - February 23, 2014 at 9:14 am

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What features should I get in a copy machine or printer?

What features should I get in a copy machine or printer?

Certain office copiers are one of the staple pieces of equipment that are being used by many business offices and establishments. Normally, these can be found being utilized in many school libraries and other enterprises or even business setups that require printing and copying of documents and many other copying needs.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - February 21, 2014 at 10:17 am

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Xerox Printer Repair

Copiers are one of the most needed machines in any office setting. One of these machines is the Xerox printer. From a time to time case, they are able to undergo minor troubles, which are pretty much expected during a normal printer lifespan. When any of these troubles are found, you need not to call a service professional immediately, you can have a do it yourself plan to repair these problems.

Some of the steps that one can take when troubles come up are as follows:

Faulty or no power: A printer should be connected securely to a power source that provides proper voltage and electrical configurations needed for the Xerox machine to function well. You just have to make sure that it doesn’t share with any other devices that are power hogs.

Paper jams: One should be able to see the proper loading measures to avoid any multiple paper jams that result to machine damage and a waste of office supplies. There are certain papers that are not compatible with these Xerox machines, some of which include rough papers, transparent papers and padded envelops. Moreover, you should check the paper which is going to be used if it is designed for inkjet or laser printers.

Unusual noise: Noises may show early signs that some parts are not functioning well. One should look into it. Opening the printer door and have a flashlight run through it to have a good interior look. Search and check for any foreign objects that may have found its way into the interior of the printer.  If there is none, then you can proceed to checking if the paper is properly loaded.

Cannot print: Check if the printer is properly connected to the laptop or computer and have wires and cables inspected.

Overheated printer: This problem usually occurs when the air vents are blocked and the heat is not given allowance to be released and exhausted.

Poor printing quality: One should check the toner and cartridge and find out if they really are recommended for the particular Xerox machine.

These are the basic printer problems one can encounter and one can resolve on his own.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - September 24, 2013 at 3:51 pm

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Before Buying A Used Copier Or Printer

Do you plan on buying a used copier or printer from a business that’s on a downward spiral or one that is almost out of business? You need to rethink this. They are not going out of business for no reason, and for the most part, it’s because of cash flow.

You buy the used copier printer from them, they closed the business and left town for the mountains. Oops! What I’m trying to say is that the average repair on the clients’ copiers cost more than what they paid for the used copier.

How to dodge this:

1. Choose a company that specializes on selling used copier or printer. Always get a certified technician to review it. No one else will be able to review it properly other than them.

2. Ask the copier repair technician to check these: last copier maintenance cycle, the amount of life left of the toner, developer and drum. Make sure that the technician is giving you an unbiased view. You are then sure that you’re going to get an honest report before you even spend a dime on the refurbished or used printer copier.

3. Better yet, buy your used copier printer from an actual copier printer dealer. You will be shelling out more money, but by doing so, you can prevent shelling out a few hundreds more in the long run for repair bills. Myriads of companies will be able to give you a quick over the phone estimates of costs to check the equipment before you purchase it. Just a mere phone call and it will save you hundreds of dollars!

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Posted by UsedCopiers - September 12, 2013 at 3:28 pm

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All-in-one Copiers

Multifunction printers or what is also known as the all-in-one copier have been creating a buzz over the last few years. Why are people all raves about it? Given that they have printer, copier and scanner all rolled into one, they offer functionality and compactness at its best. These are very helpful in small businesses or home-based offices that cannot afford to buy separate printers, copiers and scanners for daily use.

In terms of all-in-one copier for home offices, you must look for different aspects. The first one would be the price. However, it isn’t the only one you should consider. Here are some 5 examples of multifunctional printers.

  1. Brother MFC- 7820N Printer. This one’s loved by many. One of its great features is that it can be installed easily. However, what makes it stand out are compactness, high speed and affordability. It has sharp and crisp laser quality printing, has a scanning resolution of around 1200×1200 dpi. It has good quality fax, too.
  2. Canon Pixma MP600. This one is known for its high quality print output, with sharp and crisp text and photos. With a mono speed of 30 ppm and color of 24 ppm and a color resolution of 9600×2400 dpi, it yields high quality color prints. Nevertheless, it has no film scanner or even an automatic document feeder.

3. HP Officejet 9120 multifunction printer. This all-in-one copier is ideal for an office workgroup or even for a home based business. It possesses an Ethernet print server and great multitasking ability with scanning, copying and fax abilities inbuilt. It boasts of a good mono speed of 25 ppm and color of 22 ppm, and two sided copying, this printer will suffice for home office use.

4. Samsung SCX 4200. A laser multifunction printer that has a 600×600 dpi resolution, a mono speed of 18 ppm. Considering it’s a laser printer, the ink cartridges is no match. It gives great quality prints and a fair speed. Overall, the Samsung SCX 4200 multifunction printer is affordable, making it good for home office use.

5. Epson AcuLaser CX11NF. A color laser multifunction printer, which is not ideal for printing color photos. Nevertheless, it’s best for text and graphics in general. The Epson AcuLaser CX11NF multifunction printer possesses an average speed of 18 ppm for text and 4 ppm for graphics. This is considered a bit slow. The tray input capacity is just 180 pages.

 

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Posted by UsedCopiers - June 20, 2013 at 1:38 pm

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What is the most cost effective color printer (re: cost of cartridges) for a small business?

Question by sharbysyd: What is the most cost effective color printer (re: cost of cartridges) for a small business?
A while ago I purchased an inkjet printer for $ 99.00. I thought it was cheap but it goes through cartridges (which cost $ 25 or more each) like crazy, so I think it really wasn’t a very good deal. My brother mentioned something to me about purchasing a business printer which would be more cost effective regarding ink. I’d like to purchase another printer which would be more cost effective regarding the ink. I’d like it to be an all-in-one (fax, copier, scanner). I’d like to be able to print in color. Any help on this topic is appreciated.

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Answer by mhsfan_no1

I think Color laser is the way to go for business. You don’t want to buy a pair of ink cartridges that could probably cost you more than the printer.

I am looking at Dell 3110cn printer myself. It’s not a big printer brand name like HP and Canon but it’s actually made by Fuji Xerox. I think it’s the best printer so far I have seen. The paper pass is very simple, just one straight line (the less turn the better for laser printers). Consumables in this printer is just the toner cartridges. You will have some add-on options like duplex unit or wireless nic. The price is $ 424 on their website and the cost per page is like 1 cent per page.

This is the color laser I have been waiting for, Low price with good design. The only problem I have with this machine is it’s really too big for personal use. I am just a regular home user. I don’t have the kind of space for a big printer like that. Otherwise, I would buy it in a heart beat.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - April 23, 2013 at 1:23 pm

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What is the best desktop printer out there? Cheap ink, reliable and great photographic quality prints?

Question by rykkardo8: What is the best desktop printer out there? Cheap ink, reliable and great photographic quality prints?

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I’ve only ever owned Epson printers and have used them for printing everything you can imagine. Portraits, snapshots, charts, graphics, cards and letters. They produce beautiful photos and they’re a great office printer as well.

I would recommend that you stay away from the Epson Stylus CX series all in one printers though. While they print beautiful photos, a lot of users have had problems with the cartridges and printer firmware. Judging by the reviews I’ve read, they’re not the most reliable machine, especially if manufactured before March of 2007.

Alternatively, Canon printers produce great photos, their fully functioned all-in-ones perform reliably and are fairly inexpensive. Again, look for an older model where compatible or factory remanufactured cartridges are available.

HP, Lexmark and Dell printers all produce good photos and, while usually inexpensive to purchase (lots of them come free with a new computer), the costs for original brand name cartridges can bankrupt you.

Look for factory remanufactured or compatible cartridges from a reputable supplier and you’ll save some money.

Check the Epson online store and their clearance center for great deals and rebate coupons. They offer free shipping and their refurbished printers carry a full one-year warranty.

In some cases, you can buy a deadly machine for as little as $ 50 after the rebate.

If you can find an older or refurbished printer, you can save a pile of cash and compatible inks will most likely be available and provide you with an cheap alternative to original Epson cartridges.

If you’re fanatical about archival quality and cost is not an issue, you’ll probably be happier using the OEM inks and their brand of photo paper as well. If you’re going to be satisfied with good results at a fraction of the cost, look for compatible inks and generic photo paper.

At the very least, you can save cash if you print proofs with the generic paper and compatible inks, then swap in the OEM cartridges and paper to print the final copies.

Before you make your purchase, search some online ink stores to see if compatible or remanufactured cartridges are available for the machine you’re interested in.

Any one of these sites should help you to find what you need.

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Posted by UsedCopiers - April 15, 2013 at 1:27 pm

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