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Tips on Getting the Best Color Copier in Colorado Springs!
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Are You Tired of Throwing Away Cash on Your Color Copier?
Have you been ready to shop for a color copier in Colorado Springs? Buying a copier in Colorado Springs can be a difficult thing to do, and color is an even more important decision! If you want kind of a “cheater’s guide” to copier purchasing in Colorado Springs, here are some important things to consider!
- When buying any copier, make sure the first thing you do is write down a list of all the things the copier MUST do, should do, would be nice to do and is unnecessary. (Tabloid, stapling, duplexing, faxing, networking, etc…)
- Get some print sample files ready and look at the differences in the copiers. Like wine, tastes vary… your preferences and your reps can vary wildly
- Feel free to ask for better pricing after you get a quote from a rep. They will generally try and take at least a bit off since you asked.
If you need a color copier in Colorado Springs, please give us a call!
Where’s There’s Mystery, There’s Margin…
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What are you paying per print?
There’s a phrase in the business world, “Where there’s mystery, there’s margin,” which happens to be extremely true in regards to color copier or plain copier purchases in Colorado Springs. What’s the point of this saying? Basically, the more you can “hide” or “wrap” together, so that people don’t know all the details, the more margin (margin as in profit margin) you can derive from that client. So, I give you the following scenario
Copier — $269 per month for 60 months with 5,000 included pages…
— or —-
Copier — $3,899
Extra tray — $600
Fax Option– $600
Supplies + Maintenance is at $.02 per print for 5,000 prints ($100 per month)
Which is a better deal? You probably don’t know unless you figure out the second one… (Which by the way works out to be around $225.00 per month)… Now, what if you don’t really even need fax, or extra trays? Those numbers can be removed from the equation. When the mystery is gone, the margin goes with it. You can see how this $269 a month sale can easily get down to $179 or so for the same term if you don’t need all the options. This is precisely why you should get all the options itemized so you can make sure you are getting a fair price on everything as well as getting what you need and not just what pads the sales reps pockets.
If you want an itemized copier quote in Colorado Springs, give us a call!
A Cost-Per Print Plan Can Lock in Your Savings
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Lock in Prices, and Check the Fine Print!
Locking in your prices is almost always a good thing when it comes to copiers in Colorado Springs. Copiers here, like everywhere, have been producing more and more value in terms of the copier quality and function. However, consumables (toner, maintenance kits, etc.) are a predictably rising cost. If you haven’t noticed in your copier lease agreement, most of them include a clause that allows for 5%-15% (generally) rise in your copier price each year.
That can break the bank if you’re a small business or non-profit! One of the programs we like to promote here in Colorado Springs is the Xerox PagePack program. It’s an amazing way to lock in savings without having to worry about consumables increasing exponentially on you. The cost per page is fixed with no coverage limits on select models of their copiers, printers, and MFPs. I’m often amused when people look at the spreadsheet of what they’ll end up saving on their color costs–its something between disbelief and a little bit of being angry at themselves for having spent so much on color copiers. Comparing copiers is essential if you’re considering purchasing one; check out our copier comparison tool to see the difference consumables can make over the life of your copier!
If you’re lease is coming up, look closely at the contract and estimate your copier rep is showing you. If the consumables allowance for price increase unspecified, discretionary, or much over 5%, you will most like get a shock the following year when you look at your monthly bill. Ask for a detailed quote, and especially ask about the consumables price increase–it will make sure you’re locking in savings instead of getting trapped in a bad contract! Give us a call for a detailed quote on your copier, color copier, or MFP in Colorado Springs.
Are You Dancing With Disaster on Your Next Copier Purchase?
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Dancing with Disaster isn't Necessary
Yuck, it’s time to start getting copier quotes. You know that you’ll make 3 calls and get what will feel like 300 calls back. How can you determine who is a good partner to work with and who is not when it comes to your next copier in Colorado Springs? Here are some simple steps to follow if you are buying a copier in Colorado Springs soon.
- Work with a company who has internal support to help you deal with technical issues that come up, or at the very least a good system in place to address mechanical issues. Ask questions here. What’s the minimum response time? Do you use your own technicians? Why or why not? Make sure you feel comfortable with the answers your rep provides you about copier purchases in Colorado Springs
- Work with a company that carries a brand you trust. I know, this seems self explanatory. If you are not comfortable with a brand, don’t buy the device. Any time you have trouble with your copier in Colorado Springs, you’ll kick yourself.
- Ask your rep questions. Ask him/her about scanning, about coverage about mtbf (mean time between failure)… Make sure your rep knows what they are talking about.
- Compare pricing. Make sure that you get a few quotes. I would stroongly reccommend that you allow the rep to quote what they feel is best for your needs. You will be shocked at how wide of a spread you’ll get on your copier quote in Colorado Springs. One company will quote $6,000 for a copier, another will be $2,000 and a 3rd will be $12,000. When you see ranges like this, having asked a lot of questions will help you determine who is just trying to make a sale and who is trying to make a customer happy.
Please call us for a quote on a copier in Colorado Springs!
Coverage and Your Copier in Colorado Springs
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Copiers in Colorado Springs: Understanding Coverage Can Save You Cash!
Understanding coverage is something I mentioned in my 5 tips article. It such an important component of understanding your copier costs. Copiers in Colorado Springs are the same price they are everywhere else in the country. However, as a business, school, non-profit, or church you can cut your copier expenses by up to 50% just by taking a look at your average color copy or color print. Industry averages for most copiers is 20% coverage. This is a combined total of 5% from each color.
Seeing non-profits and churches waste donated resources on color prints is sad (and frustrating as a copier sales person). If your prints have a picture that takes up half or more of your page, (depending on the colors and tint), you’re mostly likely using 5 times the toner per copy than you are expecting. A sample page I saw yesterday at a local church was around 180% coverage! If you’re buying supplies, the price per print for that copy is $1.08 instead of the $.12 they thought they were really paying!
Depending on your volume and coverage, outsourcing your color prints to a printer may end up saving you a lot of money (most copier reps will NOT tell you this!). Depending on your specific needs and color usage, a Xerox solid ink MFP with a cost per print plan can bring your color costs down to $.06 a page for any amount of coverage. It’s an amazing program and one we end up recommending for most church and non-profit copier needs. Give us a call for a look at your copier in Colorado Springs. We’ll do a free analysis of your printing/copying needs and give you a detailed soloution to save you from throwing away your cash.
Top 5 Things About Color Your Copier Rep Forgot to Tell You About Color Copiers in Colorado Springs
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Color Copiers Colorado Springs: 5 Tips to Keep in Mind
Buying or leasing a color copier in Colorado Springs should be one of those fairly easy tasks. However, like cars, insurance, or financial planning, there is a lot of information you just don’t know unless you’re in the industry. This blog is about pulling back the curtain on my industry and giving you solid advice about your next purchase of a copier in Colorado Springs.
Color Copiers can either save you lots of money by bringing your color printing/copying in-house, or it can break your monthly budget. Here are 5 tips to consider when purchasing your color copier in Colorado Springs:
1. Understand Coverage. This is how much color you’re actually putting on your prints. The quoted industry average is 20%. I saw a church flyer today that was around 180% color on the page. 20% means that it uses 5% Cyan, 5% Magenta, 5% Yellow, and 5% Black. If your page has very much color on it (at all!), you are very likely well over the 20% average. This makes color copiers very expensive if you’ve purchased one that has high toner costs.
2. The less expensive the color copier, the more expensive the toner and supplies. Don’t just buy it because it’s cheap.
3. Buy a common brand. If you’re purchasing the color copier in Colorado Springs, you want to make sure there is a local tech (who has competition) that can fix your machine quickly.
4. Figure out if leasing or purchasing is better for your needs. Both have their positives and negatives, your next color copier here in Colorado Springs should meet your budget needs.
5. Consider a cost per print plan (like Xerox’s). If you have high-coverage copies and regular monthly print cycles, you’ll end up saving a LOT of money. The key here is keeping your print plan right at your monthly needs so you don’t end up paying for prints you don’t use.
Give us a call for information, color copier advice or a copier quote in Colorado Springs. We are passionate about helping people print and copy smarter and more efficiently. We look forward to talking with you!
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.
