Generally, pricing is based on copier speed, memory, and the level of functionality. Features such as scanners, duplex printing, and finishing (stapling, hole-punching, etc.) will increase your overall costs.
Commercial color copiers are built to provide high-volume, high-speed copying. Understanding exactly what your needs are will help you make the right choice.
Back in 2000, digital copier sales surpassed analog copiers for the first time, a direct result of prices for digital copiers coming down to nearly the same level as analog. Since then, sales of analog copiers have plummeted while digital sales continue to rise: estimates suggest digital copiers will outsell analog 3 to 1 in 2005.
Because of the high base cost and the rapidly advancing technology, color copier leasing is a more attractive than for many businesses than purchasing one outright.
Delivering presentations and marketing materials in color can help reinforce your company's distinct image. A color copier provides the most flexible way of delivering that pizzazz.
Whether you call them all-in-ones or MFDs, today's multifunctional, multi-tasking devices offer far more than they used to, and at lower prices to boot.
Buying a copier these days ain't easy - especially if you don't want it to do anything fancy. But it's worth learning at least what the fancy stuff is.