subject: The Importance Of Photocopier Maintenance [print this page] Whether it's a government office, a corporate mail hub, or a hospital staff room, one thing that all of these kinds of places have in common is a copier. Some places might have monolithic automatons that spit out thousands of copies a day, and some places might have just a single ten-year old machine chugging along with the few pages its aged trays and rollers can handle. The range of copiers is as wide and varied as the businesses that employ them. But no matter what kind of copier, every one shoulders the responsibility of contracts, legal documents, and a myriad of other such responsibilities that make the machine essential to everyday office work. Whether state-of-the-art or second-hand, most machines benefit from simple cleaning and regular checkups that anyone can do.
Things to remember about the office copier:
- Everyone uses them!
- The cost of a single copy machine
- Checking and cleaning saves in the long run
Everyone Uses Them!
A copier is a shared asset. From the part-time intern to the highest executive, it's hard to find anyone in the office who doesn't use the copier. If a machine breaks down or jams from neglect and lack of maintenance, a busy office can feel the effects of missing a copier even if the downtime is just an hour or so, let alone a day or more!
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The Cost of a Single Copy Machine
Even though the copy machine is such a common office article, it should never be forgotten how expensive these machines can be. The cheapest office copier may be several hundreds of dollars worth, while heavy-duty model might be the price of a new car.
Checking and Cleaning Saves in the Long Run
It's not so hard to pick up on repairs before they turn into a real problem. Whenever a copier jams, make sure the rollers are still working correctly or that the tines still face the right way. Just noticing an odd amount of paper dust can save the company in repair bills.
Like most things, a little common sense goes a long way. If the light asking for maintenance is on, it's better to take care of the machine before it leads to a breakdown.If it jams more often, call the manufacturer's service line. Just like cars, photocopier machines need their own checkups. A little maintenance now means less problems later.
