Choosing new copiers for your business isn’t as simple as it used to be, but that’s a good thing. To streamline the process, read on and plan to schedule an informative, fact-finding appointment with your technology provider. You’ll be glad you took the extra time to find the best multifunction copiers for your company’s unique business requirements.

• Features — Most of today’s copiers are multifunction, which means they can copy, print and scan documents. Some also include a fax feature. Other capabilities may include finishing features like hole punching and stapling, locking print trays, automatic page feeders, and more.
• Output speed — The page-per-minute, or ppm, indicates how many documents the device can produce in a minute. Color prints generally take a little longer, so factor this in if you’ll be using your copiers to print in color. For document-intensive industries, the higher the ppm, the better for your workflows. Expect to find copiers with outputs from 17 ppm to as high as 135 ppm.
• Monthly duty cycle — Select copiers with a monthly duty cycle that works within your expected print volumes. Regularly reaching or exceeding the device’s recommended monthly output may reduce the equipment’s useful lifespan. Your equipment provider can help you determine this number.
• Storage — Some copiers include exceptional hard drive storage capacities, allowing users to access and print commonly required documents in seconds.
• Mobile printing — Networked copiers can give your employees access to secure mobile printing. If this is a feature you’d like to use, look for copiers compatible with Apple’s AirPrint or Android’s Mopria software. Some copier manufacturers also offer apps that allow users to copy, print, scan and fax documents directly from their smartphone or tablet or from a document storage and management system.

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