Photocopier

Digital copiers have certainly gained precedence over traditional copiers with the increasing range of business-friendly features. Digital copiers minimize manual labor input on seemingly unproductive activities with wide ranging automation and consequently increase productivity.

Other factors that have contributed to the digital copier revolution are:

• Reliability
• Better results at less cost
• Faster than traditional copiers
• Higher level of productivity
• Improved security
• Ability to digitize business documents instantly.
• Consolidation of resources

Another important feature of a digital photocopier is that you can transform your copier into a multi-function product, such that your digital copier can also print, scan, fax, stack copies and punch holes apart from copying. The eight most important features that make a digital copier a must -have for a modern business establishment are:

• Copying: The primary objective of any copier but what gives a digital copier an edge is the speed at which it delivers, coupled with time and cost savings.


• Printing: Multiple copy prints of documents on your computer can be generated by your digital copier, provided you add this optional feature to your digital copier and connect it to your internal network. This will allow employees to take prints without ever having to leave their seats.


• Color copying and printing: Color copying and printing is another common feature in digital copiers that increases the usefulness of your copier. This is excellent for giving out impressive presentation hand-outs to external clients of your business. Importantly, they provide a significant cost advantage when compared to getting your colour copy and print jobs done from an expensive media such as a dedicated color printer.


• Legal Size or 8 1/2 x 14-inch copying and printing: Another feature you can expect or incorporate in your digital copier is the ability to copy and print on legal size documents. The versatility to print on different sizes and types of paper makes a digital copier a great asset.


• Scanning and Faxing: The scan and fax functions in a digital copier allows you to electronically file important documents and also replace the fax machine. As the scanned documents can be e-mailed, the process eliminates the need for faxing. Alternatively, if you still require the fax function it is a cost-effective option compared to purchasing a dedicated fax machine.


• Finishing options: If your copying needs include making multiple copies and multiple sets, a finisher is good feature to have. Most available finishers help sort, collate, and staple copies. Other interesting finishing options that may be beneficial are:
  
  • Booklet makers
  • Saddle stitchers
  • Three-hole Punching
  Greater the number of finishing options you enable on your digital copier, lower is the labor input required.
  
• Paper capacity: Ensure your digital copier provides adequate paper holding capacity to avoid need for paper refilling. Standard paper supplies among mid and high-volume machines are in the 1,000-sheet range while low volume models offer around 500 sheets or much less. Moreover, you can also have additional paper drawer incase you require copy or prints on different types of paper.