Printer - A Need of Every Computer

A printer is a revolutionary birth in the world of computing.  It is a device, which generates a hard copy of the documents stored in electronic form also known as soft copy.  It prints the data on physical print media such as paper or transparencies.

Printers are intended for low-volume printing jobs, which necessitate very less time to get a hard copy of a given document.  Printers are sluggish devices and the cost per page is reasonably soaring. Since the improvement of quality and performance of printers, many jobs that used to be done by professionals in print shops are now being done by people on their own local printers.

Most of the new printers come with a USB cable, which serves as a document source.  Many printers are principally used as local peripherals, and are attached by a printer cable.  Printers that have built-in network interfaces and can serve as a device for hard copy for any user on the network are commonly known as network printers.  Printers are often are designed to keep up both local and network connected users at the same time.

Modern printers can directly connect through electronic media such as memory sticks or memory cards, or two devices such as digital cameras and scanners with the help of USB cables and Bluetooth.  Printers that include non-printing features are sometimes called Multi-function Printers (MFP) or All-In-One (AIO) printers.  Most MFPs include printing, scanning, copying and the facility of fax are among their features.

In the early years, the speed of printers was measured in units of characters per second.  However, in modern era speed of printers is measured in pages per minute (ppm).  The speed of printing 30 pages per minute is considered as a fast speed, but there are many inexpensive printers whose speed is far slower than this.  A Laser printer can be the fastest printer, which also comes in different variants of its speed.  However, its speed is sometimes faster than all other printers.

There are various types of printers such as monochrome printer, which can only produce an image consisting of one color, usually black.  A color printer, which can produce images of multiple colors.  A photo printer, which can produce images of high resolution with multiple colors.

The world's first computer printer was the 19th century mechanically driven type equipment; invented by Charles Babbage.  Now there are many companies, which are providing low-priced printers with admirable performances and features.  Such companies are Canon, HP, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox and Toshiba etc. to name a few.

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Call 847-398-5212, 3 Things to Ask a Copier Service Company

Getting a copier service contract when buying your first office copier or switching service companies are both big decisions.  You should do the research on the different machines.  Try to see if you can find out the reliability record of the particular makes and models that you’re interested in, by not only talking to sales people, but also service reps, who service the equipment.  Research to see if the makes and models have won any awards; then figure out what options you need and whether or not you can justify the cost to get them, and try to identify if the company will provide you good service for the price quoted.  Here are 3 good things you should inquire about when talking to your sales representative.

First, are all the technicians trained on the models you are interested in and can you see proof?  You'd be surprised how many companies have only one or two technicians actually trained on a particular machine.  Also, how can they guarantee a response time with only two techs trained on that model? Most, if not all manufacturers provide trained technicians with a certificate when training is completed. Service managers should have a copy of it on file as well as access to their transcripts. The transcripts show everything that a technician is trained on.

Second, do they guarantee a technician on premise response time?  Most companies average a 4-8 hours response time. That is the time when a technician actually walks in through the door.  Some companies state that "response time" means when you get a phone call from the technician letting you know that they received your call.  Make sure you know what their definition of response time is, so you know what you’re actually agreeing to and what their guarantee is.

Third, what happens if they guarantee a technician through the door in 4-8 hours and he doesn't show up?  Do you get something for free?  Do you get some sort of refund or credit?  Do you get a loaner machine, if your machine is down?  If not; what's the point of the guarantee?

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Call 847-398-5212, Large Format Copiers

When you need copying done on a massive scale you need to turn to large format copiers to do the job. A normal sized copier usually has a maximum copy size of 11x17 which is good enough for everyday needs at the office.  Anything larger required, then you will probably have to use a large format copier to carry out the task.  A wide format copier does not use stacks of paper, but instead it uses a roll of paper which can handle various large print formats.

Wide format printers are typically used for building plans and design drawings by designers and architects.  Other uses include printing; signs, banners and GIS maps.  Great for large graphics, wide format copiers give you an edge over the competition at presentations and business meetings.  Wide format copiers differ in size and function.  There are machines that do a variety of jobs and act as copiers, printers, and even scanners.

Firstly; you should decide what functions you need, and list your primary usages, before buying a copier. Is sharp imaging and colors your number one priority?  Or do you just need a fast copier that can produce volume quickly?  Also, consider getting a multifunctional machine which can do more than just copy.  Purchasing a machine that can handle various jobs will take up less space and save you money.

An all-in-one copier will give you the option to print from your computer or direct from a memory card. Furthermore, it will save you the headache of having to configure lots of separate machines that an all-in-one machine can do.  Whether you're going to purchase an all-in-one, or separate machines you'll need a decent amount of space.  Wide format copiers are huge and can take up considerable space. Make sure you have enough room to install one first.  For correct installation, it's wise to get a specialist to avoid making any mistakes.

Canon, HP, and Xerox are all manufacturers of a range of large printers and copiers.  In addition, they manufacture standard printers, copiers and scanners.  You might want to think about other options since wide format printers are highly expensive.  Outsourcing your large copying or printing might actually be a cheaper option.  You should also consider the recurrent expenses involved with operating a printer.  We all know how much printing toner can cost.

Two other expenses you should calculate are paper and routine maintenance.  When you tally up all the costs, it can be quite a shocking figure and perhaps enough for you to give up on buying one and just find a company who can take care of your wide printing.  You can find a printing shop that is capable of wide printing in most towns.  For companies that pride themselves for getting things done timely and speedily, then perhaps outsourcing isn't the solution.

You never know what's going to happen when you rely on another company to do a job for you and if you have important clients to satisfy, it may not be a risk worth taking.  Sometimes to make it as a business, you have to spend money and out-do other companies in terms of speed and quality to survive in this market today.

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Call 847-398-5212, Several Things You Should Know About Folding Machines

Constructing a book needs to fold the papers so that folding machine is very important to do this purpose. You will find that this machine will make the job easily so that you will be able to fold the bulk of papers together.  This machine has been used since long time ago. For more information about the machine, you should read the following information.

Types

When talking about the types of folding machine, you will find that there are three main types of this machine.  Those three types are the buckle or plate, the knife and the combination folder.  For the third type of this machine, you will find that this uses buckle and a knife in some of the different stages.

Mechanism

The work of each type of folding machine is different.  For the buckle type folder, the machine works by creating a fold when the backstop is hit by the piece of paper.  In this case, the paper is taken through a set of rollers into a folding plate. After that, the paper will be buckled and forced downward into a set of nip rollers.  Then, the nip rollers will grab the sheet of paper at the buckle before pulling it through and compressing a fold into the sheet of paper.

For the knife folder, you will find that the fold is made by using a blunt steel blade.  The blade will push the internal part of the paper that will be folded between two rollers.  Meanwhile, the combination folder works by propelling the sheet to further units, to have further folds.  The knife folders will make the folds that are parallel and then create a  buckle that will incorporate with the knife folding units so that the sheet will be folded at the right angels.

Capabilities

Nowadays, there are many options of folding machines available in the market.  You will find that the one that is modern is able to process sheets that are 4 by 4 inches up to 26 by 26 inches measurements. In some special cases though, the machine can fold up to 50 by 74 inches.  Moreover, there is also folding machines that are able to fold a sheet of 128 pages to produce sections of 32 pages each.  These are typically used in commercial type environments and are considered very high end.

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Call 847-398-5212, Office Solutions - Tips On Buying Office Copiers

The time of handwritten notes and typed letters is long gone.  Today, businesses have to be equipped with all kinds of office gadgets to keep up with the fast pace and modern trends.  This includes having a top-of-the-line, cost effective copier.  Buying or leasing one of today's multifunctional copiers from Correct-Tek Copier Service in Arlington Heights can improve the efficiency of your office personnel.  It can also save you money.

Your staff members will no longer have to stand in line to copy papers, because the machine will work faster.  You can also cancel your printing service as you will be able to print your own advertising flyers, company newsletters, financial presentations, and other bulk paperwork. Copiers from Correct-Tek Copier Service in Arlington Heights are exceptional devices.   

While most models are quite impressive, not all of them will suit your business.  Therefore, pay close attention to our tips.  Through our advice, you will make an informed decision and buy a copier that is right for you that best fits your needs.

1.  Color or black and white - The choice should be easy.  Just think about what materials you copy and print.  If you are only concerned with printing letters and plain documents, a black and white copier should do fine.  On the other hand, if you often work with colored pictures, you will have to select one of the color copiers from Correct-Tek Copier Service.

2. Copy load - Personal copiers cannot handle bulk printing, so only consider models that are made especially for businesses.

3. Tray size - Do not underestimate this feature.  If you often need to print lots of documents or letters, you will need a copier with paper trays that hold at least 250 sheets.  Anything less and your staff will have to frequently restock the trays.

4. Versatility - You want a copier that can do more than print.  You want a device that has the duplex feature (printing on both sides of the page), can handle various paper sizes, sort, stapler, fax and do much more.  Just think about it; anything the machine can do frees up time your office staff can spend on other administrative tasks!

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Call 847-398-5212, Quick Fix For Paper Feed Problems On Copiers, Fax And Printers

So you need ten sets of a fifty page document for this morning’s meeting.  It's 8:30AM and your meeting is at 9:00AM.  You begin with your project and the copier jams.  You clear the jam, but it keeps jamming! It's not pulling in the paper.  Sure you can call the copier repair person, but you need the copies now! There's nothing you can do, or is there?

All office equipment that feeds paper has a component inside that pulls the paper out of the paper tray and into the machine.  Most are made out of rubber and just like the tires on your car they wear out. When a roller is worn and dirty they will cause paper jams.  The purpose of this article is to show you how you can clean or rejuvenate the rollers long enough for you to complete your job and have your repair person come out and fix it properly.

Alternative Solutions:

When your machine is jamming, first locate where the paper is jamming.  Which paper tray?  Is it tray 1 or tray 2?  Also which size paper is jamming?  On machines that have more than one paper tray you can switch paper trays and then you can skip cleaning the rollers.  Make sure when you change cassettes that the copier registers the correct paper size.  The machine will think it is a different size and it will jam.  The sensors are set for a specific timing, and it will know the difference in length from letter size and legal size.  I also would try using the bypass tray or manual feed tray, if so equipped.  This will get you up and running quicker than cleaning the rollers.

Determining if the Rollers are the Problem:

If you need the specific tray to be functional we will get busy with the repair.

First make a single copy in the tray that is jamming.  By doing this, you are determining where the paper is jamming.  If it is jamming in the exit for instance, you have another problem.  If it is jamming in the center of the machine, again it is a different problem.  Now if it jams at the cassette or paper tray area, the next step is removing the paper tray.  Shine your flashlight into the paper feed area, and see if there are any pieces of paper torn off inside or something blocking the paper path.  Now that you have ruled out a blocked paper path, you can clean the feed roller(s).

Tools Required:

Flashlight, strong cotton towel (so it will not rip off in the machine), WD-40 or Rubber roller rejuvenator.

Note:  Never use alcohol to clean rollers.  It dries out the tread and the remaining tread will get ripped off and then it still will not feed.  Use WD-40 it works great!

Cleaning the Rollers:

Shine your flashlights into the paper feed area and locate the rubber rollers that feed the paper in.  Grab your towel and saturate it with cleaning fluid.  This can be WD-40 or your favorite roller rejuvenator. Start by cleaning the roller and spinning it all the way around not missing any of the surfaces of the roller.  Then go over it again with the dry part of the towel.  As I said, there are many different types. Some have a set of three rollers.  One Pre-feed roller, this pushes the paper into the other rollers.  One feed roller and one separation roller.  Others have a half moon style.  These are harder to clean because they have a clutch system that keeps it at home position when not feeding.

WARNING: If you try and turn these to clean them you will damage the clutch mechanism!  There are two ways you can clean these types.  First you can actuate the clutch by pushing down on the solenoid or release lever.  This sometimes can be hard to get to though.  You can also start the copy process and shut off the machine exactly when the feed roller engages.  This takes some patience and practice, but it is better than damaging the clutch.  Once you get it where you can clean the roller, repeat the procedure above.

Some alternatives to replacing feed rollers:

There is a material called feed roller tape.  I have used it when I didn't have the right roller in my car stock.  It works with some styles, mainly half moon styles.  Just peel off the adhesive and wrap it around the worn roller surface.  They also have some that stretch over the old rollers.  On old copiers or printers that you can no longer get parts for, you can apply clear silicon on the feed surface and let it dry twenty four hours.  It works, but I am inclined to use the real thing.  You can also use generic rollers manufactured for almost all equipment.  I have mixed feelings about these, because I have had to go back and change them again later.  For the best repair, I use genuine OEM feed rollers.  They are still inexpensive and they will last you longer, and you will have fewer headaches.

Feed Rollers

There are many types of rollers and feed systems.   Rollers will normally come in a maintenance kit but they may need to be replaced approximately half way through the maintenance kit cycle.

I hope this has helped you complete your print or copy job.  Please remember that, this article is just a quick fix and not a long term solution.  Be sure and call your copier repair person to fix it correctly.

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Call 847-398-5212, The Brother Laser Printer - Is It the Correct Choice

When searching for a laser printer it doesn't matter if you are working in the corporate world or at home, you need a reliable laser printer that will do the job.  While there are many different types of laser printers that can economize good caliber print work, the Brother Laser Printer is reasoned to be one of the best  printers that are on the market today.

Since the very inception of the company's history the Brother Group has offered high quality products for its customers.  They have also been recognized as one of the leaders in customer support.  Now this is important, because when you have an issue with your laser printer you want it to be handled with professionalism and speed.  Now if you want to select a desirable laser printer for your company you need to have a clear idea of what type of tasks you will need from this laser printer.  Today, laser printers have a wide variety of functionality along with a variety of prices.

This info will be imperative and can help you select the Brother Laser Printer that will give you the highest economic value in your work.  Now, I will tell you pay special close attention to the multi functional inkjet printers.  You know the ones, they have the capability of faxing, printing and copying. Although, they have improved a lot, they have more moving parts that are trying to function together. Common sense will tell you, more chances of some small failure and high costs to operate.  Something you don't want to experience when you are trying to get that laser printer project done that has the deadline of an hour.

While there are quite a number of laser printers, all of these printers can be divided up into two distinct groups.  One group is the color laser printer group.  The other group delivers black and white only prints; and believe me there is a significant price difference in these two groups.  To see which Brother Laser Printer that you may need you should travel to one of their storefronts or you can visit an office supply store or a computer store.  All with have variation in selection and price.

From these places you can select the type of  Brother Laser Printer that you can afford and one that will also provide first-class caliber work.  Remember; test the product to see what the outcome is going to look like.  I know this sounds like a no-brainer, but you would be surprised as to the amount of people who just buy the product without testing it first.  For anyone who is not too sure of the type of laser printer that will be appropriate for their tasks they can ask for help in choosing these type printers. The shop personnel should be able to give you a little verbal description of the functions of each Brother Laser Printer.  However, if they are good at their job (which we sometimes expect), then they will be able to answer your questions.

Now you can also find selective information for these Brother Laser Printers from various links on the Internet.  Here, as you look through the many World Wide Web sites you will now be able to find performance evaluations.  Although, not all companies are delivering this information, many are trying. You will also be able to find out what past customers have to say about the many different makes of Brother Laser Printers.

When you have finished with your information search, you can go to the store that you feel will give you a good deal on the various Brother Laser Printer products and choose one of these printers. This also gives you an opportunity to get any last minute questions answered.

Before you you pull out your credit card to pay for the printer you should find out what the return policy is regarding the Brother Laser Printer.  This data will help you, if you find any problems or defects in the product that you have just purchased.  Do your diligence and research the various Brother Laser Printers.  With this information you will be armed to make the right decision.

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