Today's photocopiers are a far cry from the hulking, slow and noisy office machines that typically needed a room unto themselves - and seemed to be always malfunctioning. Both standard B&W copiers and color copiers have taken advantage of digital imaging technology and superior engineering to create a new generation of compact, high-speed machines that produce sharp copies at a price that most home office consumers can afford.
These new supermachines also offer a wide assortment of features and functions to improve productivity, including multiple feeder trays, collating, sorting and stapling functions. Files can often be sent to the copier from your computer desktop, and can be output on paper or to alternate sources such as fax machines. Most copiers today have an easy-to-use interface that makes copying a breeze.
Choosing a home or office copier usually comes down to how many bells and whistles you can afford with your budget. You'll also want to consider space limitations, paper size requirements and whether you'll really need color copies or not.
Perhaps your biggest consideration will be the long-term cost of maintaining your new copier. Check your warranty coverage carefully and be sure to shop around for low-cost toner refills. You might also want to look into extended warranty options and even leasing opportunities for larger machines.
