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WHERE TO BUY A GOOD USED COPIER/MFP If I take my car to the authorized automobile dealer where I bought it for an oil change or whatever they will do a firmware update for free while it’s there so the car is up to date and more reliable. That’s because cars are very electronic. Authorized Copier/MFP dealers do the same thing beca... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2016/11/26/buy-good-used-copiermfp/

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WHERE TO BUY A GOOD USED COPIER/MFP

If I take my car to the authorized automobile dealer where I bought it for an oil change or whatever they will do a firmware update for free while it’s there so the car is up to date and more reliable. That’s because cars are very electronic.

Authorized Copier/MFP dealers do the same thing because firmware updates eliminate present and future problems. That’s because the print/scan environment is dynamic with a constant flow of new operating systems, apps and security updates. Firmware updates adapt to these.

That would make an authorized dealer for copiers/MFPs your best choice for a used one. Even though we advertise used copiers through this website we are authorized to sell new copiers/MFPs as well. That gives us access to tech support and firm ware updates from the manufacturers even if someone buys a used copier from us.

You don’t get this from a company that sells used only. Manufacturers don’t support the used market and used copier/MFP dealers but they do support their new copier/MFP dealers who also sell used in addition to new. That’s an important distinction. I know this from experience. Many years I go I was used only and it was almost impossible for me to get the firmware from the manufacturers to solve certain customer problems. Plus we never had access to tech support from the manufacturers.

In the old days this wasn’t as important but now all the changes are software related so tech support and access to updated firmware from the manufacturers is really important for both new and used copiers/MFPs. I would strongly suggest that you get a maintenance agreement when you buy or lease a used copier. Businesses with maintenance agreements call when there’s a problem. Businesses without will sometimes not call to try and save money but then the problem can compound itself and become worse and more expensive later. The copier/MFP will last longer if you have a maintenance agreement.

GOOGLE “DRIVERS” Here is some important advice before you buy a used copier. Google your computer operating system with the MFP you are thinking about buying to make sure the drivers are available. For example. “Windows 10 drivers for Konica C284 MFP”. You want to see print and scan drivers that you can click ... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2016/10/26/google-drivers/

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GOOGLE “DRIVERS”

Here is some important advice before you buy a used copier. Google your computer operating system with the MFP you are thinking about buying to make sure the drivers are available. For example. “Windows 10 drivers for Konica C284 MFP”. You want to see print and scan drivers that you can click on and download. If not, you are wasting your money.

I had a call from someone the other day who bought a really old copier only to find out that the copier manufacturer no longer supports the newer operating systems from Apple and Microsoft for that model. He wasted his money. Since most people buy or lease used copiers with the intention to print and scan this must not be overlooked.

A lot of times the really cheap used copiers are old or have high meters. We try to sell and lease late model used copiers so that there is a large enough population in the field so that the manufacturers will continue to support them with new drivers.

If you have any questions about this contact us and we will check driver availability for you. There is no charge for this.

GET A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THAT USED COPIER Even though we carefully screen the used copiers we sell as to age and meter readings we don’t know the history of the copier from the previous user. We resellers buy used copiers from wholesalers who buy used copiers in bulk from leasing companies. We always refurbish the copiers and bring th... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2016/07/28/get-maintenance-agreement-used-copier/

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GET A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THAT USED COPIER

Even though we carefully screen the used copiers we sell as to age and meter readings we don’t know the history of the copier from the previous user. We resellers buy used copiers from wholesalers who buy used copiers in bulk from leasing companies.

We always refurbish the copiers and bring them up to new machine standards but still, the safest bet is to discuss the cost of a maintenance agreement when considering the cost of the used copier. Ideally have the maintenance agreement included in the lease purchase of the copier. That way you don’t have to worry about price increases on the maintenance agreement during the typically 39 month lease purchase.

A good target price is not to pay more than $.015 per black page and not more than $.08 per color page. That includes parts, labor and supplies. If you have any questions about this blog call us.

3 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING USED The first thing is to look at the meter. Try to buy something under 200K if you can. 300K is okay for certain models. Be skeptical if someone can’t tell you the meter. Also remember, you want the total meter. The total meter adds the copies to the prints to the faxes. If in doubt call us an... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2015/12/31/3-things-to-look-for-when-buying-used/

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3 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING USED

The first thing is to look at the meter. Try to buy something under 200K if you can. 300K is okay for certain models. Be skeptical if someone can’t tell you the meter. Also remember, you want the total meter. The total meter adds the copies to the prints to the faxes. If in doubt call us and we’ll tell you how to get the meter.

The second thing is the age of the copier. It it’s too old it won’t work with the newer operating systems from Microsoft and apple. You won’t be using window 7 forever so keep this in mind. It can be frustrating to set up a new computer with windows 8 or 10 only to find out you can’t scan with the copier. What’s too old. Try to buy something less than 5 years old if you can. Will the seller tell you the true age? Not always. This is sometimes difficult to determine so call us and we can look it up for you.

The third thing is you want everything to work. The best way to do that is to get some kind of maintenance agreement from the seller. That way if the copier isn’t in good shape the seller will lose money on the maintenance agreement. A smart seller will refurbish it properly and not lose money and have a happier customer.

Beware of purchasing copiers from out of town companies for the reasons mentioned above. The copier could get damaged in shipping which happens. How can you argue with a phone number that’s in another state. Also, it’s difficult to find a service company locally when the copier was bought elsewhere. You may end up with someone who needs money and is not familiar with you brand or model but will work on it anyway. It happens. Authorized dealers for your brand will usually not support copiers bought from another city or state.

We have found reliable sources for good used copiers with low meters. It took years for us to develop this list of reliable wholesalers who buy in bulk from leasing companies. If you need help with any of the items mentioned in this blog give us a call.

FINDING DRIVERS FOR A USED COPIER It’s important to make sure drivers are available when you buy a used copier. It does no good to get a bargain on a used copier and then not be able to find a scan driver for it. Always go to the manufacturer’s website for downloading drivers. My technicians tell me that it’s easy to pick up a ... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2015/06/12/finding-drivers-for-a-used-copier/

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FINDING DRIVERS FOR A USED COPIER

It’s important to make sure drivers are available when you buy a used copier. It does no good to get a bargain on a used copier and then not be able to find a scan driver for it. Always go to the manufacturer’s website for downloading drivers.

My technicians tell me that it’s easy to pick up a virus if you go to the wrong place for downloading drivers so it’s really important to go the official site of that brand of copier. When you Google something like “drivers for Konica C360 color MFP” it should have Konica USA at the top of the list on page one. It would be the same for Kyocera, Sharp, etc. That’s the website to click on.

If you still can’t find the driver give us a call. The used copier maybe too old. We get calls from people who picked up a bargain at an auction not realizing it is fifteen years old and not practical for printing and scanning in today’s connected environment. Apple recently released Yosemite and Windows 10 comes out July 29th so it’s really important to know about the availability of drivers before spending your money.

This wasn’t a problem in the old days but software applications such as Wireless and AirPrint are coming out so rapidly that it’s better to buy used copiers/MFPs that are near new. Of course, it’s hard for the end user to know the age of copier. Don’t be fooled by the meter reading because a very old copier can have a low meter reading. Sometimes it’s better to get the used copier with the higher meter reading if it’s less than five years old as opposed to 7 or 8 years old.

ARE ALL USED COPIERS EQUAL? The answer to that is obvious but I want to get into a little more detail about the answer. Here are some things to consider. Let’s begin with the meter reading on the copier. That is just as important as the age of the copier. A copier with a high meter is worn out so try to find the low met... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2015/05/10/are-all-used-copiers-equal/

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ARE ALL USED COPIERS EQUAL?

The answer to that is obvious but I want to get into a little more detail about the answer. Here are some things to consider. Let’s begin with the meter reading on the copier. That is just as important as the age of the copier. A copier with a high meter is worn out so try to find the low metered stuff. The only exception to this rule is on larger copiers. There, a meter under a million might be considered good whereas on a smaller type office copier that would be way too much. Call us if you want some free advice on that.

The second important thing is age. Copiers lose value quickly with age. Why? Because people primarily want to print and scan. What is too old? It depends on your computer operating system. For example, if you are using Windows 8.1 you should go online and see if print and scan drivers are available. If not, the copier/MFP is too old. Too old also means no one will give you a maintenance agreement on it. Copier manufacturers like everybody else quit supporting a model with parts after about seven years. The exception to that would be consumables such as toner, drums, rollers, etc. Things that wear out with usage and can easily be replaced.

The third thing is serviceability. Can you get service on the used copier? There are a few models where this is an issue. Most copier dealers won’t work on Xerox. Not because Xerox is bad but because nobody can get parts and service manuals except for Xerox. That means you will pay a lot for service since Xerox is your only choice. There are other examples but it would take up too much space to cover them all.

The safest way is to buy a used copier locally and get a maintenance agreement on it from the same company. That way you can hold their feet to the fire should there be any problems. I can assure you that when buy a used copier off the internet there is a near 0 chance of a legitimate copier dealer willing to give you a good deal on service because they weren’t the ones who refurbished it if it was refurbished at all. So whatever you saved, you end spending upfront for service once it gets here assuming that there is no shipping damage.

YOUR NETWORK OS SHOULD BUY THE USED COPIER What do I mean by that. The used copier you buy will also be your printer and scanner. As new operating systems are introduced by Microsoft and Apple not all copier manufacturers bother to make drivers available for printing and scanning. Why would they do that? Two reasons. First, it may be an... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2015/03/02/your-network-os-should-buy-the-used-copier/

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YOUR NETWORK OS SHOULD BUY THE USED COPIER

What do I mean by that. The used copier you buy will also be your printer and scanner. As new operating systems are introduced by Microsoft and Apple not all copier manufacturers bother to make drivers available for printing and scanning. Why would they do that? Two reasons.

First, it may be an older copier that the copier manufacturer doesn’t even make parts for anymore. Like a car company, they usually stop supporting a model after about seven years. Aftermarket companies still make some parts but not all of the parts. So the copier manufacturer puts their focus on supporting the newer models, similar to a car company.

A copier manufacturer will not bother making scan drivers or print drivers for models that have a small population. Some models didn’t sell well or are old enough that most users have upgraded. There’s no financial incentive for the copier manufacturer to develop drivers for that. Without drivers there’s no printing and scanning unless you figure out a work around. You would need to talk to an IT person about that or you can call us.

In summary, your network operating system is just as important as price in determining which used copier to buy. Some of the older models can scan but they do it very slowly. It depends on how old the copier is. This is a very complicated variable but very important one if you plan on scanning a lot. If you want some free advice give us a call and we will try to help.

BEFORE YOU BUY THAT USED COPIER I wanted to point out a few things you should be aware of that could be costly mistakes. One is the risk of buying a used copier out of state over the internet. These sellers are usually not authorized on any particular brand and they tell you to just call a local dealer if there’s any problems o... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2015/01/11/buy-used-copier/

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BEFORE YOU BUY THAT USED COPIER

I wanted to point out a few things you should be aware of that could be costly mistakes. One is the risk of buying a used copier out of state over the internet. These sellers are usually not authorized on any particular brand and they tell you to just call a local dealer if there’s any problems or if you want a service contract. Well, the reality is a little different than that.

The local authorized servicing dealers will usually not cooperate with used machines sold by unauthorized dealers from another state or city. Recently, there was a seller of a canon copier from California who was having a hard time finding someone in Austin to service a sale he just delivered and the copier kept jamming. I could tell because every day or two I would get a call from him.

Even if he finds an unauthorized dealer to work on it there’s no guarantee that the service will be competent or what the local company will charge. Since the local company didn’t get the sale to begin with the service call could be expensive depending on the problem.

Another risky thing I see is non-profits getting a donated copier and then calling around for service. Usually the donor had an older copier with no trade in value when he leased a new one so he decided to donate it and take a tax deduction for his generosity. What good is it to get an old copier that needs service and is too old for a maintenance agreement.

After a certain number of years copier manufacturers stop making parts just like with cars and other appliances. That’s because the population in the field shrinks to where it’s not worth it. A local dealer can hardly offer an insurance policy (maintenance agreement) if parts aren’t available.

That’s not to say that sometimes a good machine isn’t donated with everything working properly. Just keep in mind that there was a reason why the owner bought a new one and gave you the hand me down. If in doubt, call us and we can look it up and tell you the age and the difficulty you might have finding service on it.

MAKE YOUR USED COPIER DANCE I just read an article in the Wall Street Journal how more workers are going mobile and using tablets and smartphones instead of PCs. Getting a free app can allow them to print from their mobile devices when at the office to the MFP. Let me give you an example of this. If you bought or leased a... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/11/24/make-used-copier-dance/

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MAKE YOUR USED COPIER DANCE

I just read an article in the Wall Street Journal how more workers are going mobile and using tablets and smartphones instead of PCs. Getting a free app can allow them to print from their mobile devices when at the office to the MFP.

Let me give you an example of this. If you bought or leased a used Konica copier/MFP from us you would go to their Pagescope section and download the mobile printing app which is free. If you need help with this call us and we can talk you through the process.

This mobile printing app is available from all the manufacturers or you can just google the search term “mobile printing from a …………….MFP”. The only exception to this might be copiers that are too old.

There are many apps and mobile printing is just one popular example. So don’t feel like you are limited to the small printer on somebody’s desk with it’s expensive cartridges when you need to print from a mobile device. Again, call us if you need help and we’ll coach you through the process.

In conclusion, you may want to make sure the used copier you are buying is new enough to have these kind of apps available. I can’t speak for the competition but we always try to sell or lease used copiers that are near new so apps are readily available to the end user.

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BEST WAY TO BUY USED When buying a used copier to save money you want to get as close to new as you can in order to take advantage of print and scan drivers as new operating systems come out from Microsoft and Apple. There’s also new apps for mobile printing and wireless. So how do you do that and what should you l... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/11/06/best-way-buy-used/

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When buying a used copier to save money you want to get as close to new as you can in order to take advantage of print and scan drivers as new operating systems come out from Microsoft and Apple. There’s also new apps for mobile printing and wireless.

So how do you do that and what should you look for. The most important criteria is the meter reading. Similar to a car; the meter tells you how much more life you can expect. For example, most copiers are built to go to a million. Larger copiers are built to go to two or three million and beyond. When in doubt make sure you get a maintenance agreement with your purchase or lease of a refurbished copier.

Another thing to consider is fatigue. Even though a copier is built to go to a million it is getting worn out at 500,000 (except for certain models). It’s like a car; most cars will go to 200,000 but service calls start to mount after 100,000 (some exceptions of course). So the lower the meter the better. I try to buy used copiers for resale that are under 300K. Again, larger copiers are an exception. With them, under a million is good. The other thing I do when buying from wholesalers is to pay a premium for the lowest metered copiers available of certain models.

That leads to my final point. Pick a used copier model that was a winner when it was new. The vendor can show you reliability awards from “Buyers Lab” or “Bertl” to back that up. Or you can google awards online and see what you can come up with on your own.

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USED COPIER BUYING TIP The other day a prospect said that he wanted to compare “apples to apples” with the various quotes he was gathering. I’ve heard that before so I didn’t dwell on it. However, later it occurred to me that’s hard to do that with used copiers because the introduction date of the copier is critical... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/10/09/used-copier-buying-tip/

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The other day a prospect said that he wanted to compare “apples to apples” with the various quotes he was gathering. I’ve heard that before so I didn’t dwell on it. However, later it occurred to me that’s hard to do that with used copiers because the introduction date of the copier is critical. Do you think it’s better to buy a 3 year old copier with 300,000 on the meter or a 5 year old copier with 200,000 on the meter. The answer is a 3 year old copier and the rest of the blog explains why. The ideal situation is a 3 year old copier with 200,000 on the meter but that’s the subject of a future blog.

Most people would approach the above question as if they were buying a car but with copiers that’s not so. You always need to be aware of the availability and compatibility of print/scan drivers for your computer Operating System. Windows 7 works with everything but you’ll eventually get Windows 8 or 10 and scan drivers may be unavailable for the used copier you bought. Or it may be too old for Gmail. Or it may not work with mobile devices. Many of the older copiers can’t print from or scan to USB which people now expect to be able to do.

Most Google searches don’t reveal the age of the used copiers you’re considering. You have to call people like us who have reference books with that data. Then you need to call your IT person to see about compatibility with your current computer network. For example, you may be wireless but the used copier you buy is too old to be wireless.

So whether you buy from us or not I would be happy to answer those type questions. You can call or email and in a few minutes I can look it up.

IS THE DONATED COPIER REALLY A DONATION? One thing I see too much of is non-profits being given a donated copier that has no value and service issues. The motivation of the donor is predictable. They bought a new copier and were told their current ten year old copier had no value. Then the sales rep winks and says but donate it and... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/07/16/donated-copier-really-donation/

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IS THE DONATED COPIER REALLY A DONATION?

One thing I see too much of is non-profits being given a donated copier that has no value and service issues. The motivation of the donor is predictable. They bought a new copier and were told their current ten year old copier had no value. Then the sales rep winks and says but donate it and take a fat tax deduction. Plus, it seems altruistic to give something to a needy organization.

Well, there was a reason the copier had no trade-in value. Usually, it’s so old that the manufacturer no longer makes parts which makes a maintenance agreement non-existent. Or, it so old that Windows 8 drivers aren’t available for setting up printing or scanning with your new computer.

However, the one that really gets me is the true cost of repairing the copier to operate properly. There was a reason why the original owner traded it in. It may have been problematic like an old car or the copier vendor would not renew the maintenance agreement. If you find yourself in this situation here is a word of caution. If you are given a service estimate that seems high get a second opinion. It’s not that techs are dishonest. It’s more like if they really don’t know what’s wrong they will play it safe and replace a bunch of parts hoping one of them fixes it. Now, this does not apply to most techs! However, I occasionally see this in the field. Follow your intuition on this.

There’s only a few models that we’ll sell used and they are hard to find. I have to contact wholesalers from coast to coast to get what I want with a low meter so that there’s plenty of life left. If you are about to receive a donated copier call me and I’ll give you the age of it and some tips on what to look for.

WHEN IS NEW BETTER THAN USED? In the old days a used copier was almost always cheaper than new. Now, that’s not always the case and I’m not talking about the store bought machines with the expensive supplies. Those machines only make sense for the home if the volume is very low. If you don’t need 11 x 17 and staplin... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/06/09/new-better-used/

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WHEN IS NEW BETTER THAN USED?

In the old days a used copier was almost always cheaper than new. Now, that’s not always the case and I’m not talking about the store bought machines with the expensive supplies. Those machines only make sense for the home if the volume is very low.

If you don’t need 11 x 17 and stapling but need commercial grade reliability and features; than new might be cheaper. This has launched the A4 copier category which is a step above stores but not large and expensive like the traditional office copier. Again, these are not high volume MFPs and the supplies are cheaper than stores but more per page than the larger copiers.

If that is the case, a good website is A4copiersaustin.com where you can see examples of the smaller commercial grade copiers. A3 simply means they can do 11 x 17 as well as letter and legal.

A late model refurbished MFP makes sense at higher volumes because of the cheaper supplies. Also, larger copiers tend to offer extra features such as stapling, hole punching, etc. If you need 11 x 17 the used copier/MFP is definitely cheaper.

As far as reliability, just make sure you get a service agreement; either in the lease or as a separate agreement. That’s the biggest risk from buying from an out of city company on the internet. They really can’t guarantee a local service agreement. They may tell you to just look around for a local dealer but usually the local dealers are uncooperative or want to charge to bring the copier up to maintenance agreement standards first which means you didn’t save any money buying from the guy in the other city or state.

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INTERNET SALES Think twice before you buy a copier off the internet because you will need a service relationship with a local dealer. Lately, I’ve been getting calls from people who bought a used copier off the internet and they can’t get anybody to service it locally. The vendor in MD or MN or wherever usua... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/05/14/internet-sales/

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INTERNET SALES

Think twice before you buy a copier off the internet because you will need a service relationship with a local dealer. Lately, I’ve been getting calls from people who bought a used copier off the internet and they can’t get anybody to service it locally. The vendor in MD or MN or wherever usually says, “don’t worry about getting service locally; just get out your local phone book.”

Well in an ideal world that would probably work but not in a lot of cases. Sometimes the copiers arrive with some damage or they have a spotty reliability reputation. The guy in MD or CA isn’t going to loose sleep over that; you are. I buy books over the internet but I’m not going to buy something that requires service locally and you should do the same when it comes with copiers and here’s why.

Used copiers usually work out but not always. If you bought the used copier locally there’s always a Plan B or solution because there’s no place for the owner of the copier company to hide. He lives in Austin. Also, if there are service problems there is incentive for the local copier company to work it out since they have a maintenance agreement with you.

Always buy maintenance agreements with used copiers. You need that insurance since you don’t know the history of the copier. I can assure you that people who buy used copiers off the internet are going to have some trouble buying a maintenance agreement locally. They may be able to get service on a per call basis but no with a maintenance agreement. First of all, the local dealer will resent the fact that you didn’t buy from him. Secondly, it’s probably not the brand and model number he/she would’ve sold you so you’re asking him to work on a copier without him knowing what went into the reconditioning process if anything.

Often times, internet companies buy cheap machines which are cheap because of a spotty reputation or there’s a lot of copies/prints on the meter already. That’s not always the case but I am basing this on my recent experience with frustrated buyers phoning around trying to get service or some connectivity help setting up scanning.

The safest thing to do is buy the used copier locally with a maintenance/supply agreement. Just show them the internet price and allow the local dealer to do an ‘apples to apples’ price comparison.

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LEASE CANCELLATION STRATEGY The sooner the better. Each leasing company has different terms and they are usually two to four months before expiration. If you miss that window they also have different terms. Some require a 30 to 60 notice to cancel if you missed the original window. Others go ahead and renew the lease fo... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/05/05/lease-cancellation-strategy/

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The sooner the better. Each leasing company has different terms and they are usually two to four months before expiration. If you miss that window they also have different terms. Some require a 30 to 60 notice to cancel if you missed the original window. Others go ahead and renew the lease for the year which is good for them and the current vendor because it locks out competition. The only person who can get you out of it is the current vendor as long as the new lease is with the current leasing company. There’s not much incentive you give you much of a discount in that scenario.

Another thing to consider is what happens to the copier even if you cancel in time. Whatever vendor was awarded your new business should help you with this. You will get some intimidating instructions from the leasing company telling you to prepare to ship it; insure it; send it halfway across the country; and ask you if you want to pay money to erase the HDD.

Here’s what we did for a new customer recently. We coached them so they got the cancellation in during the window. We encouraged them to deal with the leasing company rather than the local sales rep to make sure everything was done in time. If the sales rep thinks you are shopping around they maydrag their feet.

We found a local IT company that erased the HDD on the copier for a reasonable fee and we paid for it. The new customer was originally quoted a high price by the former leasing company. We also provided them with two phone numbers of companies that return copiers to leasing companies. A lot of people don’t realize that the warehouses are in places like St. Louis; not South Austin and the shipping expense can be high.

Hope this helps.

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WHAT IS THE METER ON THAT USED COPIER I have been buying used copiers for a long time from wholesalers who buy in bulk from leasing companies. Then companies like mine buy a few to refurbish and resell or lease. The first question I always ask is, “What is the meter reading?” This is one of the most important criteria. Depe... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/04/22/meter-used-copier/

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WHAT IS THE METER ON THAT USED COPIER

I have been buying used copiers for a long time from wholesalers who buy in bulk from leasing companies. Then companies like mine buy a few to refurbish and resell or lease. The first question I always ask is, “What is the meter reading?”

This is one of the most important criteria. Depending on the size of the copier there are certain limits to stay within. For example, on a smaller office type copier anything under 300K is good. There are some exceptions to that though which I won’t go into at this time. If it’s a really large copier; anything under a million is good because they are built to go to several million where the smaller copiers are pretty much pooped out at a million.

If you are buying a copier privately, you will need to look for the meter. If you aren’t sure where it is call us and we will help you. You will need to plug it in though since most meters are electronic.

Another criteria is the age of the copier. It really does no good to buy a low metered copier if it’s really old because copier manufacturers quit making parts after seven years. However, it’s also risky to get a three year old copier if the meter is already over the limits I mentioned earlier. It will still work; you just will have an above number of service calls.

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BEFORE YOU BUY THAT USED COPIER...ll Most people buy or lease a copier with the expectation of printing and scanning. Now that PC users are migrating to Windows 8 and MAC users are getting 10.9.4 you need to know that a lot of older copiers will not have Scan Drivers available. You may have standardized on Windows 7 or XP and a... http://austinusedcopiers.com/2014/04/10/buy-used-copier-ll/

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BEFORE YOU BUY THAT USED COPIER...ll

Most people buy or lease a copier with the expectation of printing and scanning. Now that PC users are migrating to Windows 8 and MAC users are getting 10.9.4 you need to know that a lot of older copiers will not have Scan Drivers available. You may have standardized on Windows 7 or XP and assume it’s not important but the first time you replace a PC or hire someone and outfit them with a PC you will only be offered Windows 8.1. Only new copiers and late model used copiers will have scan drivers.

It isn’t Microsoft’s fault. The fault is with the copier manufacturers who don’t want to go to the expense of developing drivers for older models when the population is shrinking and they would prefer people upgrade. Also, older copiers print certain things really slow. Late model used copiers, like new copiers, will print PDF attachments much quicker.

So, why am I bringing this up? You may be looking a used copier with a low meter at a great price. It’s unlikely you will know the true age of the copier though. If the previous owner says it’s 5 years old you need to know if they bought it new or used. If they bought it used then the copier is probably ten years old.

The age of the copier is just as important as the meter count and price. Call us for advice on this matter even if you’re eyeballing a copier from someone else. As experts in this field we know the copiers history and if it was a stinker when it was new it will also be a stinker used. There’s no way you will know this unless you are in the business.

Call Terry at 512-765-5343 and let me know what computer operating system you are using and I can give you free advice. We sell used copiers only one generation old so that scan drivers are readily available for free on the internet.

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