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If you are setting up an office, whether in a commercial building or at home, you will probably need a copier machine. One of the important decisions you will be making is whether you will go for a copier lease, or purchase one for yourself?Unless you will be needing multiple copies of documents everyday, generally, the better and more economical choice is a copier lease. Here are some of the reasons why:- Maintenance and repair of your own copier machine could turn out to be costlier and more time-consuming than you think. If you have a copier lease, regular maintenance will be provided for you and if you need the machine to be fixed, all you have to do is call the vendor and they will send a repair guy to you right away.- In the same way, when a part of your copier needs to be replaced, you may have to go to several stores before you find the exact part that you need…and then you have to install it yourself. If you have a copier lease, they will be the ones to look for a high-quality but low-cost copier part. True, you will have to pay for the part, but installation services are free.In addition, some copier leases also give you the benefit of free minor parts and free installation. Most companies will also provide you with a temporary unit while your own copier is undergoing repairs.- When the time comes when you want to change to a more advanced model, it will be very easy if you have a copier lease. Leasing companies are always willing to modify your lease and exchange your current machine with a newer model.On the other hand, if your copier machine was purchased, and you want to buy a new one, you will end up with two copier machines. Unless you have sufficient storage space, you will have the burden of looking for a buyer for your old unit, or dispose of it in some other way.In most cases, copier leases are really the more practical choice. It saves you money and is hassle-free.

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You are proud of possessing the latest Laser Printer in the market, but is it enough? What about its maintenance? If a laser printer is not maintained properly, the very purpose of its purchase- its print resolution – is lost. An uncared for Laser Printer tends to accumulate dust and gets its cartridges clogged, rendering staggered prints. To have uninterrupted printer performance, it is vital to preserve your printer in top-shape. Here are some tips for Laser printer maintenance.1. Cleaning the printer exterior:• Keep the exterior of your printer clean by wiping it with a damp cloth. • Do not use ammonia -based cleaning agents on your printer.2. Cleaning the printer interior:• For the printer’s interior use a dry soft lint-free cloth like a tens cloth. • Do not use a computer vacuum to clean the printer cartridge as this may cause acute damage. Instead use a soft cloth. • Do not touch the black spongy transfer roller beneath the cartridge with your hands. The oils secreted by your body may cause damage to the roller.3. Cleaning the cartridge area:• Remove the cartridge gently and keep it aside in a dark place. • Never leave the cartridge exposed to light or for long hours as it may become dry.4. Cleaning the paper path:• Use a transparency sheet to clean the paper path. • Load a transparency in the priority input tray. • Set the printer in the ready state. • Press and hold the “Go” button for about 10 seconds to help the transparency to get loaded. • The transparency is fed into the printer and emerges with the dirt and dust. • When the printer lights blink, it means that the cleaning process is complete. • Discard the transparency. • In case of lack of transparency, use plain paper but repeat the process at least 3 times.5. Cleaning the pick-up roller:In case of frequent printer misfeeds, the pick-up roller has to be cleaned or sometimes replaced.Removing the pick-up roller: • Unplug the printer’s power cord and allow it to cool down. • Open the cartridge door, remove the cartridge and identify the pick-up roller. • Release the white tabs by pushing them away from the roller and rotate the roller frontwards. • Now pull the pick-up roller out.Cleaning the roller: • Scrub the roller with a soft cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol. • Now wipe it dry with a soft cloth to remove loose dirt. • Dry the roller completely before installing it back. • No alcohol should be present while installing the roller.Laser printers are generally chosen for their top quality high precision prints and lesser cartridge refills. Maintaining a Laser printer rightly is the first step to ensuring its superb performance and output.Pick up a few of the above Laser Printer Maintenance tips to preserve your printer and maximize its output.