| The high prices of new copiers often prompt | | | | the machine is delivered. |
| many businesses to consider purchasing used | | | | |
| copiers. This might turn out to be a good | | | | You should also find a trustworthy dealer you |
| idea. Properly refurbished copiers can be a | | | | can work with. Due to the need for extensive |
| dependable part of a business establishment | | | | maintenance, refurbished copiers usually come |
| for a long time. Now, what are properly | | | | with a warranty of 30, 60, or 90 days. |
| refurbished copiers? It is certainly more | | | | Negotiate with the dealer on this, and never |
| than just cleaning the outside and making | | | | settle for something like a 30-day warranty. |
| sure it still works. Apart from a thorough | | | | Even a used copier can be quite costly, so |
| cleaning of inside and out, properly | | | | you should try to protect your investment as |
| refurbished copiers must have all worn parts | | | | much as possible. |
| replaced, and be inspected for any potential | | | | |
| problems. | | | | It is always better to buy a maintenance |
| | | | agreement that covers all the parts that |
| Remember, multifunctional copiers that can | | | | often wear out or break, including the belts |
| function as printer, scanner, and fax | | | | and drum. When purchasing a used copier, the |
| machines also are suitable for home offices | | | | insurance is definitely worth the cost of the |
| only. Multi-person offices should avoid them, | | | | service coverage. |
| as per-copy prices are much higher and | | | | |
| they're not built to handle a business copy | | | | There are quite a few dealers who will sell a |
| volume. | | | | used copier "as-is" for even steeper |
| | | | discounts, usually with no warranty or one as |
| Another vital factor you must take into | | | | short as, say, two weeks. Although the |
| consideration is the mileage on the machines | | | | initial price may be too attractive to |
| you are planning to buy. Copiers possess | | | | resist, you may end up paying much more in |
| built-in counters that track total usage. | | | | the long run for repairs and maintenance |
| After receiving a reply from your vendor | | | | costs. |
| about the "mileage," check for yourself once | | | | |