


Did you know that the first copier was invented in 1938? At the time, it was a revolutionary piece of technology, and printers and copiers have been around much longer than you might think. It's no wonder that the average office has become dependent on them. That being said, many of us don't even know what we can really get out of our copiers and printers. Offices spend a striking amount of money on printer supplies every year; in fact, the average employee prints 10,000 pages per year, which ends up costing the office around $725. That may seem like something of a money pit. However, if you stay on top of your copiers and printers -- ensuring that they are well-maintained -- these machines can last quite a while.
For that matter, in this day and age the same companies that supply copiers and printers also offer copier and printer repair services, and can even upgrade the machines once they're out of date.
Below, we're going to look into some of the things you may not know about your copier or printer. You'd be surprised by what you can get out of these machines!
1. You Can Print From Mobile Devices
Many people find that they're doing much more work out of the office than they once did. Perhaps this is due to the fact that you're handling remote work. Perhaps you find that there's something you need to print for a coworker when you're off for the day. Either way, modern day printer and copiers have made it easier than ever for people to print at the office when they're actually well away from their desks. Many printers and copiers can now be linked to mobile devices. This means that you can access a document from your phone or your tablet, order it printed, and have it printed at the office. You would be amazed by how far away you can be from the office while remaining capable of getting your project printed. For that matter, this doesn't require any special printer supplies; you simply need to have a machine with the right capabilities, and an up to date mobile device. Then you're set!
2. Cost Tracking
The fact is that printing and making copies does cost money over time, as mentioned above. Paper isn't the only source of expenditures, however. Printer and copier cartridge supplies certainly cost money as well. Though you can save on printer and copier cartridges by having them delivered to you on a regular basis, you may find it difficult to keep track of exactly how much you're spending on your copier and printer supplies. You may not be using your printer or copier as efficiently as you could be. Fortunately, machines today have settings that can be calibrated to measure the amount that you're spending on printing. They can also help you maximize your cost efficiency, which will in turn help you cut costs in the future. Taking these valuable steps will help you not only cut your costs but budget more effectively for those that you can't avoid.
3. Energy Efficiency
Never mind the specifics of printer supplies-- it also costs money to keep your printers running. The fact is that with today's machines, it's easier than ever to cut down on your energy usage. You just need to be careful about how you use your machine. Most printers and copiers today have sleep modes available, which makes it easier for you to conserve energy. For that matter, many types of printers today are Energy Star compliant!
4. Security Measures
Finally, though printers and copiers now maintain a lot of secure information, they're also easier to keep secure than ever. You can now lock your printers and copiers at different points in the day, and utilize PINs and passwords to do so. This keeps sensitive information at the office private, while also allowing people to use printers and copiers when they must.