Archive for July, 2011
Fax Copier
Fax Copier
” Fax Copier “
Gone are the days when small business owners would have to run from pillar to post to get their paper work done on time. Printers, scanners, copiers and fax machines were unaffordable and out of reach for those who ran small businesses from home offices. Even the few who chose to invest in these separate machines found it next to impossible to house them in their small offices. The solution for this problem came in the form of a multifunction device known as the all-in-one printer scanner copier fax. It is a device which is both affordable and efficient. The best part about it is that it hardly takes up any space.
The manufacturers of today have become increasingly aware of the needs of the modern day consumer. It is this awareness which has led to innovative multifunction devices like the printer scanner copier fax becoming a reality. Multifunction devices are of different types and cater to different segments of users. The capacity and the price of the device would vary depending upon the intended use. There are different types of the printer scanner copier fax to meet the needs of the home user or small office user. There is also a mid-sized freestanding unit to cater to the needs of a large office. It becomes important for you the consumer to analyze your needs and choose a multifunction device accordingly.
A printer scanner copier fax should have a fax modem speed of at least 33 kbps. Slower devices would lead to increased costs while faxing. A multifunction device with a minimum speed of 33 kbps would inevitably lead to curtailed costs and improved efficiency. 8MB is the standard memory embedded in most multifunction devices. However it is advisable to have at least 16 MB of memory, especially if you work with large documents. Certain multifunction devices are equipped with an expandable memory; it is a useful feature, especially if you intend on upgrading in the future.
Copier
Copier
” Copier “
Definitions
Business class copiers-Not sold in office club stores. Sold by knowledgeable and reputable dealers. Designed for higher volumes and dependability.
Office club copiers & personal copiers -Sold in office club stores i.e. Office Depot, Office Max and Costco… For personal and low volume customers.
Cost of Equipment
The cost of a copier can be quite expensive. Just shopping for price and buying one on cost alone can be misleading and can end up being more expensive in the long run. This is especially true if you make thousands of copies per month. You could be paying three times the amount of the price of the copier in toner and supply costs. It doesn’t matter if you are buying one for a business or for personal use. The first thing you should do is research the cost per copy.
Volume and Cost per Copy
When purchasing a copier you must first research your monthly copy volume. This is the first step in choosing which copier is right for you. One easy way to determine this is to think of how many reams of paper you use per month. Each ream is 500 sheets. Just multiply that by the amount of reams that you use and you have a fairly accurate assessment of your “copies per month.” The reason you must know this is because it helps you determine you’re “cost per copy.” This is how much it will cost you every time you press the copy button. Now, you take the price of the toner and divide that into the estimated yield and you have your cost per copy. Example: The toner cost is $100.00 and the yield is 10,000 copies. Your cost per copy is.01 cents per copy. Office club type copier supplies are almost always more expensive than a business class type copier.
Paper Shredder
Paper Shredder
” Paper Shredder “
Identity theft is unfortunately becoming increasingly common. Thieves can get personal information about you, steal your identity and generally create havoc in your life by signing up for credit cards etc… in your name. One way they do this is by taking your details from documents your throw out in the garbage. It has therefore become essential to destroy any documents containing personal information that you intended putting in the garbage. If you are unable to burn your documents or if you simply have too many to make that a sensible option then you really ought to buy a paper shredder.
A paper shredder is a mechanical device that cuts paper into thin strips or small pieces. To protect your identity from theft by so-called dumpster divers you need to shred or destroy all bills, tax documents, credit card statements, bank statements, etc… Bear in mind too that documents you dump in the garbage can end up in foreign countries, as your municipal waste disposal service decides to dump them in countries in Africa rather than in the local waste dump or incinerator. Yes, they do do this.
TV documentaries have shown waste being transported half way around the world to be dumped in landfill sites in places like Nigeria, where local people can then sift through the rubbish and get your personal information.
