Copiers are investment items for companies and need to be taken care of accordingly. Here are five ways you can increase the lifespan of your copier.
1. Use a Little Care
If the copier in your office hasn’t been used for awhile, send some test run through it. If you’re about to send a massive print job through it needs warming up. If the copier has been in sleep mode, it will need to go into calibration mode once it starts again. Give the copier time to get to its optimal state.
2. Do Not Overfill the Paper Tray
Filling the paper tray to the brim is not beneficial. Check your paper capacity and only fill to the line indicated. The weight of the paper can also affect how you load the paper tray. Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams.
3. Watch for Lines
If a line appears on your copies and is not going away, then you need to correct an issue within the machine. It could be a sign of a dirty or failing roller. A technician will need to remove it and clean it. If you think the line may be a product of dirt on the glass you can clean it with alcohol-free glass cleaner.
4. Check Your Supplies
Not all toner and ink are created equally. Your machine’s owners manual will have a recommendation for what products you should be using.
5. Print Volume
Your copier will not stand up to the test of time if you are overworking it. When deciding on leasing for buying a copier, you need to have in mind your average print volume. This way you won’t get a device that can’t handle your workload.
Cleaning and using the correct products for your copier will ensure it lasts as long as it should. Call us today to learn more about getting the right copier for you.