Office Equipment

What Are Print Finishers and Should I Include Them?  

Submitted by Magye Swenson on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 07:01
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The number of configuration options and optional accessories you can choose for your printer has increased dramatically over the years.    

One of the main ways you can tailor your machine to match your printing requirements is by adding a print finisher.    

Being in the printer industry for over 35 years has taught us how important print finishers are in building your ideal machine. The thing is many people don’t know all of what print finishing options entail.    

What is a print finisher? How much do they cost? Should you include one with your machine?    

8 Questions Answered About Impressions Included in a Print Contract   

Submitted by Keith Metzler on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:22

If you’ve decided to lease a printer from a vendor and are formulating your contract, you will likely hear some iteration of this question at some point: “Would you like to have impressions included, and if so, how many?”  

It’s probable, if you’re like most customers, that you are unfamiliar with what impressions included mean in a contract or lease agreement and how important they are.    

This is precisely the reason we want to use our experience as a long-time local print vendor to help you understand what impressions included mean and why it’s critical to include the right amount in your contract.    

5 Common Printer Security Mistakes (With Solutions)  

Submitted by Nolan Fowler on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 07:07
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Where would printer security rank on your list of priorities in the workplace?    

If you’re like most companies, it’s probably somewhere between throwing away outdated food in your company refrigerator and cleaning up the coffee stain in the middle of the hallway.  

Translation: it’s near the bottom of your list.    

Why Are Older Printers Security Threats and Should I Replace Them?  

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Thu, 06/02/2022 - 07:02
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Office security is like a house, with its many potential points of intrusion.     

Although you may have ample security at the front door, you might unknowingly have left the back window open, which precipitated a break-in just when you thought you had all your bases covered.   

Your printer could be the back window that a hacker infiltrates, resulting in a network invasion that cripples business processes and potentially exposes sensitive data.     

What Is the CSV Form and How Do I Fill It Out? 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Wed, 06/01/2022 - 08:25

The hard part is over. You’ve found the right machine, have your order agreement and are ready to sign the Consulting Services and Verification form (CSV). 

What is the CSV form and why is it necessary?   

Below is a description of what the CSV form is, and a breakdown of each of the six sections included in the document.   

Why Are Printer Space and Electrical Requirements Important?

Submitted by Keith Metzler on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 07:07

There are many things to consider when purchasing a printer.  

Some are obvious, like print volume and cost, and some are more inconspicuous, like space and electrical requirements, which is what we will be covering today.    

As a long-time local print vendor, we’ve seen numerous cases of customers that purchased a printer and thought they had everything in order, only to realize on delivery day that the machine they bought doesn’t fit in their office or doesn’t have the correct electrical outlet.    

What You Should Expect in Your CEIG 

Submitted by Magye Swenson on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 07:14
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There are a few notable documents that come with the purchase of a printer, and one of those will extensively lay out everything you need to know about your machine. 

It’s called the Customer Expectation and Installation Guide, and it is a crucial document to look over before delivery and installation day.     

What is the CEIG? Why is it important? Do I need to sign and send it back? 

These questions will be addressed in this blog, so you’re better informed on what role the CEIG plays in the pre-delivery process.     

56 Common Printing Terms Defined  

Submitted by Joel Metzler on Fri, 05/06/2022 - 07:04

Pop quiz: What does ppm stand for? What is a printer’s duty cycle? Do you know the difference between A3 and A4 paper? 

Could you answer one of those questions? If you can, then you are in the minority when it comes to knowing basic information about printers/copiers.   

You could make a textbook for all the printer terminology there is, and terms like the ones mentioned above would be useful to know as you’re searching for your new machine. 

How To Set Up and Maintain Color Tracking on Your Printer  

Submitted by Joel Metzler on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 07:09

On average, color prints cost between $0.07-$0.30 per print, a seemingly minuscule price that any business could bear.  

But what happens when you consistently print in color, and the costs add up faster than you realized?  

You’re left with a high printing bill and a puzzled look because you didn’t recognize how much color printing costs could run up your monthly print invoice.   

As a print vendor with noted experience finding and dissecting customers’ print problems, we know how common it is for color overages to contribute to higher-than-normal print expenses.    

What Is the Xerox PrimeLink Printer Family? (Features and Cost)

Submitted by Magye Swenson on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 07:08
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It’s not easy to figure out which printer brand or model to go with if you don’t have a firm understanding of what you’re looking for in a machine.  

This is perhaps doubled in difficulty when talking about production printers, which is what we’ll be covering today.  

Production-style printers meet very specific needs, and the truth is, most consumers will not need to invest in one.   

As a long-time, local print vendor, we’ve gathered the requisite knowledge to know when a production-style machine is necessary and can adequately convey who would be a fit for one.    

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