The modern business is virtually controlled by the photocopier: just ask any administrative assistant what chaos occurs when the machine is down. Since the days of the first Xerox, modern photocopiers have evolved into vital, multi-function machinery.

Modern photocopiers are designed to network with an entire office. This includes a myriad of network functions, such as directly emailing from the photocopier, faxing and scanning on to network drives. Industry standard scanning functions are at a high resolution 600 dpi, which provides a clear picture. Photocopiers can now correct brightness, contrast and even Read the rest of this entry »

Photocopiers will copy between 15 ppm (pages per minute) and 90 ppm. The faster the copier works the more it costs. The PPM is based on the time it takes to produce letter quality reproductions in black and white. Color copiers tend to run about one half of the speed of standard black and white without losing any image quality.

Of course, all of this depends on the amount of negative space on the paper to be copied. If a page is Read the rest of this entry »

A photocopier is a device that generates paper copies of visual and textual images. The standard protocol and technology used in a photocopier is called xerography, which is a dry process that uses heat to create copies. Some copiers may use inkjets, but this is not common, standard, or a practical solution for copying needs. Almost every place of business will utilize a certain device for photocopying.

The primary components for a copier are the drum, fuser, and toner. Internally, a photocopier uses key pieces to photocopy; fuser, toner, lamp and lenses, corona Read the rest of this entry »

Xerox is the most prolific and well known photocopier brand with many models to suit all types of environments. Of course, this type of longevity, quality, compatibility and reputation doesn’t come cheap. Many smaller offices have begun looking for alternatives to the traditional Xerox copier due to their high costs.

Canon has been rapidly advancing in recent years, producing a line of solid, affordable and even award winning photocopying machines. The Canon models are generally designed for Read the rest of this entry »