Making the Most of Refurbished Copiers

Avoid the pitfalls of buying used copy machines

Refurbished copiers can save you the expense of a new copy machine purchase, but they can also bring you unwanted problems. A refurbished copy machine may not have all the features of a new copier, it may have been overused by its previous owner and its warranty may be expired.

Making the most of refurbished copiers means you need to properly research refurbished copy machines and suppliers of refurbished copiers before you make a purchase. This includes:

1. Making sure any refurbished copiers you buy are in good working condition;

2. Figuring out which pre-owned copiers can meet all the demands of your office;

3. And determining your need for a refurbished color copier.

 

Make sure that any refurbished copy machines you purchase are properly refurbished

You don't want to buy refurbished copy machines that are just dusted off and resold. Your used copiers should have been given a complete inspection by a certified technician. This means that any used copier you purchase should also come with a warranty of at least 30 to 90 days.
Try: BuyerZone.com has excellent advice about what questions you should ask used copy machine providers. For an example of the steps that used copy machine providers should take to inspect and refurbish their copiers, check out imageWISE.

Get used copiers that can keep up with your monthly usage

Whether you are buying new or used business copiers, you want to be sure that the copiers you buy can meet the demands of your office. You don't want employees to be waiting around for copies to be made, and you don't want to work the machine to the point that it breaks down.
Try: The copier buying guide from Copier Marketplace discusses how to figure out your monthly print volume, your ideal copier speed and whether or not you need to buy refurbished color copiers. Biz Quoter explains how to choose between business- and commercial-grade refurbished copiers.

Decide if you need used copiers that print in color

Color copiers are a great way to print stunning projects and proposals. However, color copy machines, even used copiers, are quite a bit more expensive than standard black-and-white copiers. As an alternative, you can always outsource your color copies. So before you spend the money on refurbished color copiers, decide if the convenience is worth the added expense.
Try: As you decide whether or not to purchase refurbished color copiers, check out the advice from B2B-Exchange.com. Coast to Coast Copiers provides examples of what you should look for in refurbished color copiers.

 

• Most copiers have a counter on them that can tell you the number of copies that the machine has made over its lifetime (similar to an odometer on a car). Check this number before purchasing refurbished copiers.

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