How do you Choose the Correct A3 Copier?
Deciding on the best A3 photocopier for your business can be a very important decision as a photocopier tends to be one of the pieces of office equipment that is used the most and buying one can be a large investment.
It is always best to decide exactly what your business will require from an A3 photocopier, including the amount of copies required each month, before looking to lease or purchase, as this will help avoid paying for unnecessary features. It is possible to obtain copiers which have a duplex function allowing double-sided printing, thus reducing the amount of paper your office uses and some which have fax and scanning functions. It is also best to consider the speed (amount of pages printed per minute) of the copier to ensure that you choose the most suitable one for your business needs.
Where is the Best Place to Buy your Copier?
As there is a large choice of A3 copiers on the market, choosing the correct one can be daunting. To help make the choice, there are several internet comparison sites which can help both in the initial research and in obtaining quotes from recognised photocopier suppliers. This only requires an email quoting your requirements rather than numerous telephone calls and can provide a number of competitive quotations in a short period of time. These sites often provide a buyer?s guide as well which provides information about the type of copiers available and details of the different service agreements available.
Is it Best to Buy or Lease a Copier?
Because many companies now require advanced, multi-purpose A3 photocopiers, the initial outlay to purchase one can be high. Many photocopier dealers therefore offer finance packages and leasing schemes which ease the financial outlay.
Many companies choose the option of leasing their machine as this reduces the capital outlay, allowing it to be used elsewhere within the business. Leasing the copier will also tend to allow you to upgrade to a machine of a higher value at any given time. Additionally, it means that should there be difficulties in paying the lease at any point you have the choice of returning the copier and cancelling the lease, leaving your business having only paid for usage of the copier.
The majority of leases will also offer regular maintenance and repair of the copier and this also includes the cost of any labour or replacement parts. However, not all parts are covered on the agreement and it is therefore best to ensure that you have clarity on this issue from the start of the lease, especially as some parts may be obtained cheaper elsewhere and are therefore best to not be covered.
It is always necessary to ensure that you take out the best lease for your business as some lease costs are based on the amount of copies done and can be an expensive option should your initial copying estimate prove to be incorrect.
How Much does a New Printer Cost?
The cost of an A3 copier will vary depending on what you require your copier to do. Prices for new copiers start around £700 if you choose one of the most basic desktop models and can increase to £5000 or more for the faster, most advanced ones with extra features including colour copying. It is also possible to find second hand, reconditioned copiers which will help reduce the initial outlay.
