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Small Copiers for Small Budgets in Colorado Springs
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Small Copiers for Colorado Springs
I have been getting asked more and more recently to help customers find a high quality color MFP for around $1,000 here in Colorado Springs. While this would be ideal in a slower economy, I don’t think such a device exists. There are “less bad” desktop MFP’s than others, but the cost per print is pretty high on these devices. The one we’ve had the best luck with is the Xerox Phaser 6180 MFP. So, if you need a color MFP in the desktop variety, I would say to go ahead and get the Phaser 6180MFP because it is the best one I’ve found. However, there are some things you need to know about the desktop color copier market (especially the laser models).
First, there are two types: Single Pass and Multi-pass
Single pass is preferreable. Single pass means the paper only has to go through the imaging units once. The multi-pass have to go through once for each color. This is why you will see multi-pass units run about 1/4 the speed in color as they do in black and white. 31/8 or 20/5 or 16/4 are all common BW/Color speeds for multi pass desktop MFP’s. 21/20 would be a more common a “single pass” speed rating.
Second, if you have 3 page (plus) jobs, make sure you get the ADF models, otherwise you’ll have to put one sheet on the glass and then the next one, etc…
Third, is fax included? Most people assume the fax is included on all MFP’s. It is not. When you see a “Starting at” price, it is usually the print/Copy/Scan version-NOT the fax version.
Fourth, the cost per print. This gets more crucial as your volume of prints go up. MFP’s in this class can range from about $.15 to $.40 per print. If you are doing 100 prints or more per month, this cost can be substantial.
Overall, I only reccomed this option for very low color volumes with low projected color needs. If you print over 100 prints per month, and you know you will continue to do so, a larger machine with a contract will save you hundreds over the next couple years. Feel free to give me a call for your Colorado Springs color copier needs. I’ll analyze your exact needs and recommend the right machine for you.
Making Your Copier Work With Your Budget
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Colorado Springs Copier Information
As I continue writing these posts, you will most likely see a consistent theme of me warning against “overbuying” for your needs. With some budgets shrinking, people are facing the opposite problem more often. I will have customers here in Colorado Springs tell me they are doing 5,000 prints per month and they want to look at a $400 to $600 HP device the HP LaserJet M2727NF MFP. Don’t get me wrong, these MFP’s do have their place, but it’s certainly not for the person doing that kind of volume! There are several factors that need to be addressed in every copier sale if it is going to serve the customer in the most efficient way.
First, what work actually needs to be done? Second, what volume of work needs to be done? Third, what steps are you willing to do to get job done? Fourth, what is the convenience worth if you are buying add ons? Fifth, is the device appropriate for your job? That’s a lot of information you need to address, but if you do, it will help narrow your search field before you even talk to a copier rep. Now, lets look at the next step:
Now that these questions are answered, you can look at the 4 components of copier cost,
1) The machine
2) The Maintenance
3) The consumables
4) The personnel costs (and what is the most appropriate device for the job).
All four of these are very pertinent copier questions, and I highly recommend having any copier sales person who calls you spell them out. We are happy to help you answer all of these questions and quote you the best copier for your specific needs. Give us a call here in Colorado Springs!
Colorado Springs Copier: Who We Are
Tags: Colorado Springs Copier, Copiers Colorado Springs, Copiers in Colorado Springs, IntroductionThis is my sales blog on copiers, color copiers, and MFP devices for the Colorado Springs Area. My goal is to provide you with quality, useful information. I figure if I shoot straight and give you useful advice and insider tips, you’re probably going to call me first for good advice and a quote on your next copier. The information here is to the best of my knowledge, and as an industry veteran, I think you should pick up some useful tips. Like car sales, there’s a lot of margin in the imaging business, and with that margin, a lot of people end up over-paying and getting burned because someone wanted to make a quick sale.
My goal is to get and keep your business through honest advice about your copier and printing needs. I want you to be around in 5 years because I plan to be. The tips I’m giving you will ultimately help you do a couple of things. First, they’ll help you find the best copier or MFP for you. Second, they will help you recognize plans that are over-priced or less than straight forward in your copier rep’s sales pitch. I hope you enjoy the information, and I look forward to working with you in the future. Give me a call for a quote or advice–for either one, you’ll get my best.
