For most people, making any kind of major purchase is a stressful process. 

Buying your next printer/copier is no different; advanced printers can run into the thousands of dollars, which means getting the right machine the first time is imperative.  

Unfortunately, it can be tough to find access to accurate and unbiased information to make an informed purchase. We aim to change that. 

As a vendor that has sold office machines for almost 40 years, we’ve seen how crucial it is for buyers to be informed before deciding which printer is best for their workplace.  

If you’ve ever looked at a printer/copier online, you’re likely familiar with the term “duty cycle.” 

But what does a machine’s duty cycle mean and why is it important? 

These are the types of questions we will use our almost 40 years of industry expertise as a print vendor to answer today because duty cycle is one of the key indicators you need to pay attention to before purchasing a new office machine.  

If you forego a printer’s monthly duty cycle and just buy whichever machine you can find easily, you may be subjecting yourself to more service issues down the road---something we will cover later on in this blog.  

Leasing a copier or printer can be a daunting endeavor.  

It can feel a bit intimidating any time you enter into a legally binding agreement that may involve a significant amount of money. 

There are a lot of factors to consider before leasing a copier, and we aim to give you a mini guide of sorts to use as you look to decide how you’re going to pay for your next office machine. 

As a print vendor for almost four decades, we’ve learned that leasing is by far the most popular way to pay for a machine. But customers typically don’t understand all that they need to know before entering a lease. 

Did you know that some printers/copiers can range from $1,000-$100,000? 

That makes it all the more significant that you get the right office machine in place for your company the first time around. Because wasting money on an insufficient machine can be significantly costly and frustrating.  

The number one thing you can do to make sure you get the right printer in place for your company is to educate yourself on all you need to consider before purchasing a new machine. 

We’ve accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during our almost 40 years in the printer/copier industry, and thus, have become intimately familiar with all that goes into finding the perfect printer. 

How can you tell the differences between two printers? Are there really any? 

Besides the appearance and logo on the machine, there may not be obvious differences between a printer from this brand and a printer from that brand. 

When you dig underneath the surface though, there are quite a few differences worth noting between two different-branded printers---beyond just the cost and basic functions of the machines. 

Knowing the differences between two seemingly similar printer models can ultimately make your purchasing decision for you. But to get to that decision, you need access to the right information.