There are two different types of copiers on the market. Analogue and Digital. Digital has the benefit over analogue of improved copy reproduction and the ability to also act as your printer when linked to a PC.
The higher the CPM the faster the machine produces copies. Average copies per minutes are based on 5% coverage industry standard business letter.
Improves job efficiency no need to manually feed each sheet of your document.
Makes easy copying of double sided original by re-feeding the sheet back through your copier.
The machine will copy a required number of copies of a document/page at any one time. Check machine for individual specification.
The copier will have the facility to enlarge or reduce an image to your desired size.
This is usually a feature of the higher specification models, the copier has the ability to reduce 2 pages onto 1 or 4 pages onto 1 page.
This feature will scan your document once and store it in the memory for fast and efficient multi-copies of your document.
Fast 2 sided copies without the need to manually turn the sheet over.
These days photocopiers come in all shapes and sizes- contact an advisor from Principal to help you choose the unit best suited to your needs. In the mean time, here are a few pointers for features you might be interested in.
The footprint is simply the amount of space your new photocopier takes up. Home and small office machines fit snugly on the desk; our largest machines are entire print shops-in-a-box and therefore need more room. In a home office, that might be a consideration.
Different photocopiers print at different speeds. The faster corporate machines can copy at up to 100 pages per minute, manage jobs from many people at once, and can be scheduled to run overnight if necessary. But if you only print out a few pages per day, then speed will be less of a consideration.
The price of colour copying has fallen dramatically in recent years, so before you sacrifice colour, ask us about the total cost of owning a colour photocopier- it may be less than you think. Colour does cost a little more, and you may spend more in toner and other consumables, but it’s likely that colour printing is within your business budget- and of course presents a tremendous impression.
Again, great advances have been made in toner consumption- the latest machines are highly economical and don’t guzzle cartridges. We never forget that your business depends on economy, and we will give you an honest appraisal of the “real” cost of owning any piece of equipment.
Depending on your other office systems, we offer a range of photocopiers which also offer print, scan and fax functions. For smaller offices, combined machines are highly economical and have a neater footprint. Some brands offer a “modular” system, whereby you can pick which elements you want.
Larger machines offer time-saving finishing options. If you’ve ever had to pay a temp just to fold documents, you’ll appreciate the economy! Our larger machines include A3 and A2 capacities, big paper cassettes, sorting functions, stacking, stapling, punching and folding.
If more than one person is using the photocopier, then consider a networked copier, which will not only hook up to several people at once, but will include sufficient memory to handle multiple jobs.
Some photocopiers contain simple, “all-in-one” cartridges. These are very easy to maintain yourself. Larger machines for departmental or industrial use are offered with maintenance agreements, which are equally no-hassle. We also can’t over-emphasise usability. We can recommend products which are easy to use and won’t need staff training!
Why not browse Principle’s photocopiers or give them a call on 0800 132908 and they will make sure that you get the best photocopier for your needs.
Produces quality faxes from a film ribbon coated in carbon, giving guaranteed cost per sheet.
Produces low cost, high quality prints using inkjet technology.
Produces superb quality print outs of faxes. Ideal for the high volume user.
For those looking for more than a fax, will also act as a printer when connected to your PC.
For fax transmission… the higher the kbps the faster the fax transmission and resultant saving on call costs.
Automatic document feeder will load multiple pages of documents to fax (or copy). No need to stand around feeding one page at a time.
All fax machines will receive and save faxes up to a number of pages if you should run out of paper.
Save time when sending the same fax to different numbers. Scan the document in once, then enter the individual numbers without the need to re-feed the document time and time again.
Will allow you to scan in a number of documents to send to one number all at one time without the need to redial for each document.
Use the comparison icon next to selected fax machines to compare the specification of multiple machines on one page.
Replacement consumables are available at exceptional Viking value. Use the “Inkjet & Laser Supplies” facility on our website to order the right consumables for your machine.
Designed for light duty personal use — typically 10-20 documents per day. Compact, lightweight construction.
Designed for medium duty personal use — typically 25-50 documents per day. Heavy-duty durable design that will shred any sensitive office documentation.
Designed for heavy duty personal use or light duty office use — typically 50-100 documents per day. Heavy-duty durable design.
Designed for heavy-duty and continuous office use — typically more than 100 documents per day. Heavy-duty motors and solid steel cutters. Paperclip, staple and credit cards shredded without risk of damage.
Shred paper into small, unreadable pieces. They also significantly reduce bulk waste.
Provide conventional security by shredding paper into unreadable strips.
For use with cross cut shredders. Maintains and enhances machine performance.
The exclusive Powershred solid steel cutting system accepts staples, paperclips and credit cards without risk of damage.
Basic telephone that is used in a fixed position and cannot be transported. Features and price will vary through models. It is more than likely that the higher priced models have the most features.
Low cost cordless telephones, giving you cord-free conversation and the ability to make and receive calls whilst away from the base station unit.
Crystal Clear Technology — Digital quality with no sound distortion, giving the clarity of a corded phone.
Available as stand alone units or integrated with telephone units. Record messages digitally, thereby providing clearer playback and no need to worry about worn-out tapes.
Usually a feature that requires a separate quarterly fee payable through your network provider. Allows you to see who is calling before answering the call. This can either be through your handset or separate caller display units are available.
Allows you to make and receive calls without using the handset. This may use speakerphone technology or require a hands-free kit similar to the one used on mobile phones.
We now offer a full range of BT telephone accessories from extension cords to external bells to enhance your communication systems.
Link a number of additional handsets to one base station to have a complete phone system without the need for additional wiring.
Listed to your digital answerphone messages when away from your office/home. Call from any phone and access messages and options using a security PIN number. Allows you to turn answerphone functions on and off from remote locations and delete messages so the answerphone memory never reaches its maximum.
Uses inkjet cartridges to offer high quality colour printing. Ideal for any office environment.
Uses laser toner cartridges to offer high quality mono printing for producing high volume output. Ideal for the busy office. Colour laser printers offer superior quality colour printing but at a higher cost than colour inkjet printing.
By combining common office machines into one unity, multifunction devices save you time, money and desk space without losing the functionality of separate units. Example combinations are Printer-Scanner-Copier or Printer-Scanner-Fax.
All figures quoted based on a standard business letter.
The higher the DPI the better the print resolution quality.
For fax transmission— the higher the kbps the faster the fax transmission and resultant saving on call costs.
For connecting your PC to your printer or MFC device via a cable.
For faster and easier connection to your PC, enabling your printer or MFC device to work faster.
(Most recently manufactured PC’s will have both a USB and Parallel port. Older PC’s may have only a parallel port. Adapters are available that connect to your PC parallel port to provide you with multiple USB ports. Please see our Belkin Connectivity products for more details.)
When used with high quality paper, printers with a higher DPI will give excellent photograph reproduction.
Some devices allow you to access your digital photography faster and more easily directly from your media or memory card (the card you use in your digital camera or camcorder to store your photographs).
Loads multiple pages of documents into the ADF to fax or copy. No need to stand around feeding one page at a time.
Every day you may spend hours sitting in your chair. The more suited the chair is to you the better. Its design will affect the way you work, how long you can stay seated and more importantly the way you feel!
When choosing an office chair, consider how long you will spend in it at any one time and the total length of time every day. Look for comfort, adjustability and finish. Modern office chairs cater for a wide range of uses — from typists and operators chairs to executive leather chairs. All are designed with a particular purpose in mind…
Always research well and choose the right chair for the job. Back problems significantly affect productivity at work and can be easily avoided by choosing the right equipment.
If you’re choosing a chair for an individual, consult with them when making the choice. If the chair is to be shared, make sure it is fully adjustable to suit all users.
Remember to check that the chair you buy is compliant with the rules and regulations applicable to your company and the building you work in. For example, always check if you require fire retardant furniture and furnishings in your office.
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