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23 February 2014

Finding The Right Copier Service Austin

By Jerri Perry


A photocopier is usually considered to be an essential piece of business equipment. However, when you are just starting out in business buying or leasing this type of equipment may not be top of your priority list. Selecting the right type of copier service Austin will mean analysing your documentation requirements and researching the available marketplace for a service.

There are generally options, you can buy or lease the equipment, or outsource your photocopying requirements. What you need to take into consideration is the sensitive nature of your papers and whether you are filling all your legal obligations in terms of data protection and security. The volume of documents and the costs of in-house compared to out-side services. If you decide on in-house you will need appropriate space for the equipment and operating supplies.

Operator training is an important part of the service provided by suppliers. Suppliers usually recommend that anyone likely to use the machine is given hands on demonstrations. In addition at least one or two staff members are shown basic problem solving and general maintenance tasks. You will require additional storage space near to the machine for copy paper and other consumables such as ink cartridges.

Copiers have come a long way in recent years and even the most basic models have built in software which will allow you to set up security and user profiles. Usage reports can be obtained allowing accurate allocation of costs to each authorized user. User manuals and other paperwork relating to the machine operation should be accessible and kept with the machine.

Contracts to lease of buy a photocopier should spell out the terms and conditions. Particular attention should be given to the information on the servicing and maintenance of photocopiers in the terms and conditions. Any lease paperwork should also clearly state the term of the lease and whether you can purchase the equipment or are entitled to upgrade to a new machine, which can be useful if your business has been expanding.

Photocopiers can produce copies in black and white, or most modern machines incorporate color choices. These more basic machines are adequate for most types of documents, but for things such as marketing documents you may require a more sophisticated finish. Unless you can justify the costs of more sophisticated system, it may be a better option to use an external printer for a polished finish.

Digital document services is becoming popular and is being seen as the way for transferring documents in the future. Although it may initially appear to be expensive, it does have several advantages for business users. The software can be customized to improve your document security, amendments to documents are fast and easy to implement. More importantly, it provides a tracking system so you can check when and where you documents have been delivered.

As a new start-up business how you manage your documentation is important. A reliable copier service Austin area can provide a cost effective solution customized to your needs. A reputable supplier will ensure your desk top copier or your top of the range copier system is right for you.




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