Ledger-Sized Paper
Measures 11 x 17 inches.
Legal-Sized Paper
Measures 8 1/2 x 14 inches.
Letter-Sized Paper / Standard Copy Paper
Measures 8 1/2 x 11 inches.
Paper Supply
The sets of trays and holders that enable a copier to copy onto different sizes or types of paper.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Copier Lingo: Electronic Sorting
Electronic Sorting
Each collated set is output horizontally, then vertically. This allows users to collate sets of copies without buying sorter bins or being limited by their number.
Each collated set is output horizontally, then vertically. This allows users to collate sets of copies without buying sorter bins or being limited by their number.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Digital Copiers: Advantages over Analog
There are many types of copiers on the market today: new copiers, refurbished copiers, analog copiers and digital copiers. With all the options, features and costs associated with copiers, it may be challenging to sort through the choices and make a valued decision. Refurbished copiers are generally just as reliable as new copiers, but hold a significantly less price tag. Refurbished models can be purchased either as analog or digital. Analog copiers use a much older process to make copies. Digital copiers hold significant advantages over analogs, can be quite cost effective, and provide the highest quality printed duplications.
Analog copiers use a mirror inside to project a copy of the document onto an internal drum. Static electricity creates an outline of the image, and draws toner particles to the blank sheet of paper. A heating element dries and secures the image onto the paper, which produces the final copy. Digital copiers possess different functionality. Digitals use internal memory to save a copy of the document which is digitally scanned. Lasers then impress a copy of the document on the internal drum, to which toner is applied, resulting in a high quality printed document. Not only do digital devices repeatedly print images from the internal memory to paper, these images can also be transferred to other digital devices that have the ability to receive digital transmissions.
Digital copiers have many significant advantages over analog copiers. Many digitals provide multiple functions to the user. Not only is the user able to print hard copies, he or she is allowed to transmit electronic versions directly to email addresses or fax machines. These advantages save both time and money, by eliminating steps to create multiple hard copies, then subsequently scanning, emailing or faxing, as well as reducing costs on paper, toner, postage and other office supplies.
Documents of the highest quality are produced by digital copiers. The quality is so high in fact that the replications are relatively indistinguishable from the original. Analog copiers tend to produce grainy or even smudged duplications. Although analog copiers may be less expensive upon initial purchase, their digital counterparts cost less in the long run. Long-term maintenance costs are substantially less for a digital copier, as there are less moving parts of better quality tending to break down and wear out to a lesser degree. Ink is also less expense for digitals, as a single ink cartridge produces more copies in a digital machine than an analog.
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Analog copiers use a mirror inside to project a copy of the document onto an internal drum. Static electricity creates an outline of the image, and draws toner particles to the blank sheet of paper. A heating element dries and secures the image onto the paper, which produces the final copy. Digital copiers possess different functionality. Digitals use internal memory to save a copy of the document which is digitally scanned. Lasers then impress a copy of the document on the internal drum, to which toner is applied, resulting in a high quality printed document. Not only do digital devices repeatedly print images from the internal memory to paper, these images can also be transferred to other digital devices that have the ability to receive digital transmissions.
Digital copiers have many significant advantages over analog copiers. Many digitals provide multiple functions to the user. Not only is the user able to print hard copies, he or she is allowed to transmit electronic versions directly to email addresses or fax machines. These advantages save both time and money, by eliminating steps to create multiple hard copies, then subsequently scanning, emailing or faxing, as well as reducing costs on paper, toner, postage and other office supplies.
Documents of the highest quality are produced by digital copiers. The quality is so high in fact that the replications are relatively indistinguishable from the original. Analog copiers tend to produce grainy or even smudged duplications. Although analog copiers may be less expensive upon initial purchase, their digital counterparts cost less in the long run. Long-term maintenance costs are substantially less for a digital copier, as there are less moving parts of better quality tending to break down and wear out to a lesser degree. Ink is also less expense for digitals, as a single ink cartridge produces more copies in a digital machine than an analog.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Toss your Scanner, Printer, Fax, Copier and Stapler- Welcome to a Multifunction Copier
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Article By John Eaton
When upgrading your existing machinery or setting up your new Las Vegas business or home office you need to plan ahead and make a list of the office equipment and tools you will need to operate on a daily basis. As a rule the standard items are a photocopier, fax machine and scanner. Purchasing all of these individually may not be the best solution especially if you are short on floor or desk space. A multifunctional copier is all of these wrapped up into one, and less costly in the long run.
So what can you do with your multifunction copier? Depending on the model you get, the features and the speed and ability of it can be quite impressive. Multifunctional copiers offer printing, copying, scanning, faxing and sometimes binding all with one machine. Some models will perform more than one function at a time. They connect to your office's computer network and allow PC-to-copier faxing and hold memory allowing more than one user to share its multifunction capabilities.
They take a lot less space and less cluttering of plug outlets as if you were to buy each machine individually. Not all multifunction copiers are the same. Make sure the copier you are looking at has all the features you need. Most standard printers only produce black and white documents. If you want to eliminate the high cost of outsource printing of advertising media, the color copy feature is a necessity. Color copy doesn't come standard in every machine.
One of the things that make printer companies so quick to complete your order is the speed of their machinery. If your business often needs to print hundreds of documents all at once, you want a copier on the quick side. Low end copiers are really slow, and even slower when utilizing color features. Most will only output around 12-14 pages per minute. A high quality, multifunction copier will do more like 20-30 pages per minute.
The sorting feature is handy for putting together multi-page bundles multiple output trays are great for sorting. Some offer up to 50 sheet paper handling. Resizing features can save on paper with the ability to shrink and print more than one document on a page. The scanner will cut back on paper use as you can scan your documents into memory and email them from your PC to multiple people.
There are many styles and models of multifunction copiers to fit your businesses printing, copying, scanning and faxing needs and it won't be hard to find one within your budget. Eliminate those with features you may not necessarily need like printing on poster paper. You may pay a larger upfront cost on your multifunctional copier but think of it as an investment that is well worth it price.
Article By John Eaton
When upgrading your existing machinery or setting up your new Las Vegas business or home office you need to plan ahead and make a list of the office equipment and tools you will need to operate on a daily basis. As a rule the standard items are a photocopier, fax machine and scanner. Purchasing all of these individually may not be the best solution especially if you are short on floor or desk space. A multifunctional copier is all of these wrapped up into one, and less costly in the long run.
So what can you do with your multifunction copier? Depending on the model you get, the features and the speed and ability of it can be quite impressive. Multifunctional copiers offer printing, copying, scanning, faxing and sometimes binding all with one machine. Some models will perform more than one function at a time. They connect to your office's computer network and allow PC-to-copier faxing and hold memory allowing more than one user to share its multifunction capabilities.
They take a lot less space and less cluttering of plug outlets as if you were to buy each machine individually. Not all multifunction copiers are the same. Make sure the copier you are looking at has all the features you need. Most standard printers only produce black and white documents. If you want to eliminate the high cost of outsource printing of advertising media, the color copy feature is a necessity. Color copy doesn't come standard in every machine.
One of the things that make printer companies so quick to complete your order is the speed of their machinery. If your business often needs to print hundreds of documents all at once, you want a copier on the quick side. Low end copiers are really slow, and even slower when utilizing color features. Most will only output around 12-14 pages per minute. A high quality, multifunction copier will do more like 20-30 pages per minute.
The sorting feature is handy for putting together multi-page bundles multiple output trays are great for sorting. Some offer up to 50 sheet paper handling. Resizing features can save on paper with the ability to shrink and print more than one document on a page. The scanner will cut back on paper use as you can scan your documents into memory and email them from your PC to multiple people.
There are many styles and models of multifunction copiers to fit your businesses printing, copying, scanning and faxing needs and it won't be hard to find one within your budget. Eliminate those with features you may not necessarily need like printing on poster paper. You may pay a larger upfront cost on your multifunctional copier but think of it as an investment that is well worth it price.
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Difference Between An Analog Copier And A Digital Copier
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Article By Steve Tetluk
There are so many different types of copiers on the market today and choosing between them is quite straining. If you are looking for an office copier then you should know the difference between two different types of copiers. Technology has developed a new copier and this is the digital copier. The analog copier is not, what we might call, "ancient" but there are differences between these copiers.
The older copier is considered to be the analog copier. Analog copiers are also considered to be reliable and affordable. If you decide that you are more inclined to purchasing an analog copier you should consider the time it takes to warm up and the quality of the scanned or printed documents.
The reason for considering the time is because in an office there are probably a large number of people that would like to utilize the copier and if the machine takes long this will cause frustration in the office and reduce productivity.
A digital copier works slightly differently. With the coming of the digital age it is only natural to make all machines that worked on an analog system. These are machines such as photo cameras, video cameras, etc. The digital copier does pose some good benefits but there are also negatives to digital technology. There are several advantages to the digital copier. One of the most important is that many digital copiers are multi-functional. Hard copies of the original can be produced, or electronic copies may be transmitted to fax machines or even as text to an email address. This can eliminate many steps in the communication process for a company that operates multiple locations. Also, this can eliminate the need to mail hard copies of the document to several different physical sites, both within the departments of the company as well as outside the physical location of the company. It will therefore increase productivity in the work place.
The down side of digital technology is that it uses more power that analog copiers and it therefore produces more heat. The digital copier is also more expensive, of course compared to the analog copier.
Regardless of whether you choose a digital or an analog copier you must always do some research on the specific product you are considering to purchase. There are always people who have used the product and might have written a complaint or a recommendation. It is important to listen to the sales representative but it is also good to get second opinions. You might have heard about another company that used a specific copier and they might have great responses or not. You don't want to waste money and time, therefore choose the copier that best suits the needs of your company.
Steve Tetluk manages a site specializing in digital office automation products such as a copier. For more information visit http://www.pananet.co.za
Article By Steve Tetluk
There are so many different types of copiers on the market today and choosing between them is quite straining. If you are looking for an office copier then you should know the difference between two different types of copiers. Technology has developed a new copier and this is the digital copier. The analog copier is not, what we might call, "ancient" but there are differences between these copiers.
The older copier is considered to be the analog copier. Analog copiers are also considered to be reliable and affordable. If you decide that you are more inclined to purchasing an analog copier you should consider the time it takes to warm up and the quality of the scanned or printed documents.
The reason for considering the time is because in an office there are probably a large number of people that would like to utilize the copier and if the machine takes long this will cause frustration in the office and reduce productivity.
A digital copier works slightly differently. With the coming of the digital age it is only natural to make all machines that worked on an analog system. These are machines such as photo cameras, video cameras, etc. The digital copier does pose some good benefits but there are also negatives to digital technology. There are several advantages to the digital copier. One of the most important is that many digital copiers are multi-functional. Hard copies of the original can be produced, or electronic copies may be transmitted to fax machines or even as text to an email address. This can eliminate many steps in the communication process for a company that operates multiple locations. Also, this can eliminate the need to mail hard copies of the document to several different physical sites, both within the departments of the company as well as outside the physical location of the company. It will therefore increase productivity in the work place.
The down side of digital technology is that it uses more power that analog copiers and it therefore produces more heat. The digital copier is also more expensive, of course compared to the analog copier.
Regardless of whether you choose a digital or an analog copier you must always do some research on the specific product you are considering to purchase. There are always people who have used the product and might have written a complaint or a recommendation. It is important to listen to the sales representative but it is also good to get second opinions. You might have heard about another company that used a specific copier and they might have great responses or not. You don't want to waste money and time, therefore choose the copier that best suits the needs of your company.
Steve Tetluk manages a site specializing in digital office automation products such as a copier. For more information visit http://www.pananet.co.za
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Copier Lingo: Coverage
Coverage
The percentage of a page's surface that would be covered if you squashed every bit of its ink in one place. If you squeeze together all the black in a regular black and white copy of a double-spaced letter, for example, its coverage will be 6 percent. Color copying typically has higher coverage than standard letters - somewhere between 25 percent to 35 percent.
The percentage of a page's surface that would be covered if you squashed every bit of its ink in one place. If you squeeze together all the black in a regular black and white copy of a double-spaced letter, for example, its coverage will be 6 percent. Color copying typically has higher coverage than standard letters - somewhere between 25 percent to 35 percent.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Copier Lingo: Control Panel
Control Panel
Holds the buttons to control copier functions. The newest copiers have a control panel in the form of an easy-to-follow LCD presentation, which guides you as you select variables such as copy quantity, paper size, reduction, or enlargement.
Holds the buttons to control copier functions. The newest copiers have a control panel in the form of an easy-to-follow LCD presentation, which guides you as you select variables such as copy quantity, paper size, reduction, or enlargement.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Copier Lingo: Digital Copying
Digital Copying
A copying technology that breaks an image up into tiny rows and columns as a scanner does. In contrast, analog copiers work more as a camera, using a lens to take a picture of the document to be copied. All color copiers currently on the market are digital.
A copying technology that breaks an image up into tiny rows and columns as a scanner does. In contrast, analog copiers work more as a camera, using a lens to take a picture of the document to be copied. All color copiers currently on the market are digital.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Copier Lingo: Electronic Recirculating Document Handler
Electronic Recirculating Document Handler (ERDH)
A digital copier that can perform the following functions: copy two-sided originals, handle originals only once when making sets of copies, and electronically sort outputted copies. Also known as a duplex digital document scanner.
A digital copier that can perform the following functions: copy two-sided originals, handle originals only once when making sets of copies, and electronically sort outputted copies. Also known as a duplex digital document scanner.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Memory
Memory (RAM, the same memory used in computers) is essential for supporting digital copier features such as scan once/print many, automatic page numbering, faxing, and printing. Additional memory can be added to boost productivity and enable more memory-intensive features. Insufficient memory will result in slower output and an inability to print or copy new documents.
In some cases, a fairly small cache of memory is dedicated for each function - copying, printing, and faxing. In other configurations, a single larger cache is shared between functions. Find out how memory is allocated before you decide on how much to buy.
Make sure your chosen machine accepts generic memory like SIMMs. Most do, but some holdouts still use proprietary memory systems - avoid them. If your copier accepts industry-standard memory, you will be able to easily purchase more memory if the need arises.
Copier memory
By holding a scanned image of each original page in memory, digital copiers are able to produce as many sets of documents as required without feeding the originals through again.
The number of pages that can be duplicated with this "scan once/print many" feature depends on the size of the originals and the amount of detail. With less memory, the copier may be unable to complete larger copy jobs in one run.
Often, you can not take advantage of advanced image editing features without purchasing extra memory. Copiers come with anywhere from 4 MB to 256 MB and higher of RAM. If you intend to use any image editing features, or frequently produce complex documents with over 20 pages, make sure you get at least 16 MB of copier memory.
Fax memory
1 MB of fax memory holds about 60 - 80 pages, which should be enough for most offices. Unless you plan to hold many international faxes in memory to send during off-peak hours, you probably won't need to upgrade your fax memory.
Printer memory
Printer memory determines the overall efficiency and speed of the printer. As with the copier, more detailed documents will require more memory to process. In addition, memory-hungry printer languages such as PostScript can require memory for faster printing.
The standard 2 MB to 8 MB of memory many printers are equipped with is typically not enough for effective printing. Additional memory or hard drives are almost always available as an option.
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In some cases, a fairly small cache of memory is dedicated for each function - copying, printing, and faxing. In other configurations, a single larger cache is shared between functions. Find out how memory is allocated before you decide on how much to buy.
Make sure your chosen machine accepts generic memory like SIMMs. Most do, but some holdouts still use proprietary memory systems - avoid them. If your copier accepts industry-standard memory, you will be able to easily purchase more memory if the need arises.
Copier memory
By holding a scanned image of each original page in memory, digital copiers are able to produce as many sets of documents as required without feeding the originals through again.
The number of pages that can be duplicated with this "scan once/print many" feature depends on the size of the originals and the amount of detail. With less memory, the copier may be unable to complete larger copy jobs in one run.
Often, you can not take advantage of advanced image editing features without purchasing extra memory. Copiers come with anywhere from 4 MB to 256 MB and higher of RAM. If you intend to use any image editing features, or frequently produce complex documents with over 20 pages, make sure you get at least 16 MB of copier memory.
Fax memory
1 MB of fax memory holds about 60 - 80 pages, which should be enough for most offices. Unless you plan to hold many international faxes in memory to send during off-peak hours, you probably won't need to upgrade your fax memory.
Printer memory
Printer memory determines the overall efficiency and speed of the printer. As with the copier, more detailed documents will require more memory to process. In addition, memory-hungry printer languages such as PostScript can require memory for faster printing.
The standard 2 MB to 8 MB of memory many printers are equipped with is typically not enough for effective printing. Additional memory or hard drives are almost always available as an option.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Copier Lingo: Yield
Yield
The number of copies a particular consumable (toner, developer) can support. The yield for toner can be calculated by estimating the number of copies you make a month, and the amount of coverage per page.
The number of copies a particular consumable (toner, developer) can support. The yield for toner can be calculated by estimating the number of copies you make a month, and the amount of coverage per page.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Copier Lingo: Duplex Copying
Duplex Copying
The ability to automatically copy on both sides of a page. This can be a useful feature, but it tends to be prone to paper jams. If you want duplex copying, equip the copier with a document feeder called a recirculating automatic document feeder (RADF), which can handle two-sided originals.
The ability to automatically copy on both sides of a page. This can be a useful feature, but it tends to be prone to paper jams. If you want duplex copying, equip the copier with a document feeder called a recirculating automatic document feeder (RADF), which can handle two-sided originals.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Copier Lingo: Consumables
Consumables
The toner, paper, fuser oil, developer, or any other materials or parts that must be periodically replaced in a copier.
The toner, paper, fuser oil, developer, or any other materials or parts that must be periodically replaced in a copier.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Copier Lingo: Bypass Tray
Bypass Tray
The short, straight-paper path of a bypass tray reduces the risk of jamming and allows you to copy directly onto originals - such as colored paper, odd-sized paper, or card stock - that either can't be fed or are inconvenient to feed from the traditional copy paper tray inside a copier. Bypass trays can typically hold anywhere from one to 100 sheets. They are often used in color copiers for printing onto covers or transparencies. (Bypass trays that can hold more than one sheet are known as stackable bypass trays).
The short, straight-paper path of a bypass tray reduces the risk of jamming and allows you to copy directly onto originals - such as colored paper, odd-sized paper, or card stock - that either can't be fed or are inconvenient to feed from the traditional copy paper tray inside a copier. Bypass trays can typically hold anywhere from one to 100 sheets. They are often used in color copiers for printing onto covers or transparencies. (Bypass trays that can hold more than one sheet are known as stackable bypass trays).
Monday, January 24, 2011
Digital Multifunction Copier Capabilities
Capabilities that used to be expensive or simply not available are now standard on today's digital multifunction devices. Remember that you can upgrade many of these features later - if you choose the right copier.
Some machines can be upgraded with a "plug and play" type of upgrade, while others require more extensive hardware fixes. If you are considering adding printing or faxing modules later, ask about the specifics of the upgrade process.
Printing
Add a printer module and network card to a digital copier and it can double as an office laser printer, working at the same speed it makes copies.
A copier can allow your employees to produce dozens of stapled copies of a five-page, two-sided proposal - without leaving their desks. Most offices can benefit from using a copier as a printer as per-page costs can be as little as 20% of laser printer printing costs
Most copiers run standard networking protocols, but you still need to make sure the model you choose is compatible with your network. Involving your IT department in this aspect of the copier purchase decision upfront can save you significant headaches later.
Faxing
With the addition of a fax module, you can send and receive faxes through the copier. You can easily send multi-page faxes using the document feeder, or you can use the copier glass to fax single pages or parts of books or catalogs. Incoming faxes printed as they're received, sometimes into a separate output tray. With a network interface, users can even send faxes from their computers.
Image editing
Digital color copiers can edit your documents while duplication is happening. This can include automatic page numbering, adding watermarks such as "confidential" or "copy", or adding date stamps. They can rotate scanned images to match the orientation of the available paper supply, saving on wasted time and paper from unanticipated errors.
They can also combine images in creative ways, such as copying a two-sided original - say, a check - onto one page, or reducing and combining originals to put 2, 4, or 8 pages onto one.
Stackless duplexing
Digital copiers with enough memory can support stackless duplexing by storing each side of the original page in memory, then printing both sides of the copy. This means the number of two-sided copies you make is no longer limited by the capacity of a duplex tray. You will get your duplexed copies much faster, too.
Automatic sizing
Digital copiers usually offer an automatic sizing function on their machines. This enables the copier to note the dimensions of your original document and adjust itself using preset reduction/enlargement settings, even if your copying paper is a different size than your original.
Automatic shut-off
Almost all copiers now have an automatic shut-off option - it saves energy and decreases wear on a copier by turning the machine off if it has not been used for a set period of time.
Security
Many digital copiers allow you to require that users enter a code before they can make copies. This provides a level of security - preventing unauthorized usage - as well as allowing you to analyze current usage patterns by department. Some machines can also hold faxes or network documents in memory until the correct code is entered, then print them. This prevents confidential documents from being left in the output tray for any passerby to view.
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Some machines can be upgraded with a "plug and play" type of upgrade, while others require more extensive hardware fixes. If you are considering adding printing or faxing modules later, ask about the specifics of the upgrade process.
Printing
Add a printer module and network card to a digital copier and it can double as an office laser printer, working at the same speed it makes copies.
A copier can allow your employees to produce dozens of stapled copies of a five-page, two-sided proposal - without leaving their desks. Most offices can benefit from using a copier as a printer as per-page costs can be as little as 20% of laser printer printing costs
Most copiers run standard networking protocols, but you still need to make sure the model you choose is compatible with your network. Involving your IT department in this aspect of the copier purchase decision upfront can save you significant headaches later.
Faxing
With the addition of a fax module, you can send and receive faxes through the copier. You can easily send multi-page faxes using the document feeder, or you can use the copier glass to fax single pages or parts of books or catalogs. Incoming faxes printed as they're received, sometimes into a separate output tray. With a network interface, users can even send faxes from their computers.
Image editing
Digital color copiers can edit your documents while duplication is happening. This can include automatic page numbering, adding watermarks such as "confidential" or "copy", or adding date stamps. They can rotate scanned images to match the orientation of the available paper supply, saving on wasted time and paper from unanticipated errors.
They can also combine images in creative ways, such as copying a two-sided original - say, a check - onto one page, or reducing and combining originals to put 2, 4, or 8 pages onto one.
Stackless duplexing
Digital copiers with enough memory can support stackless duplexing by storing each side of the original page in memory, then printing both sides of the copy. This means the number of two-sided copies you make is no longer limited by the capacity of a duplex tray. You will get your duplexed copies much faster, too.
Automatic sizing
Digital copiers usually offer an automatic sizing function on their machines. This enables the copier to note the dimensions of your original document and adjust itself using preset reduction/enlargement settings, even if your copying paper is a different size than your original.
Automatic shut-off
Almost all copiers now have an automatic shut-off option - it saves energy and decreases wear on a copier by turning the machine off if it has not been used for a set period of time.
Security
Many digital copiers allow you to require that users enter a code before they can make copies. This provides a level of security - preventing unauthorized usage - as well as allowing you to analyze current usage patterns by department. Some machines can also hold faxes or network documents in memory until the correct code is entered, then print them. This prevents confidential documents from being left in the output tray for any passerby to view.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Copier Lingo: Zoom
Zoom
Reduces or enlarges your copies within a certain range, such as from 50 percent to 200 percent. Digital copiers can zoom as high as 400 percent to 800 percent and shrink as low as 25 percent.
Reduces or enlarges your copies within a certain range, such as from 50 percent to 200 percent. Digital copiers can zoom as high as 400 percent to 800 percent and shrink as low as 25 percent.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Copier Lingo: Copies Per Minute
Copies Per Minute (CPM)
The number of 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages a copier can output per minute. Most color copiers list four CPM speeds: black and white, one color, two-color, and four-color. Four-color speeds are the slowest, typically ranging from 3 to 10 CPM except on high-end machines (which can run as fast as 40 CPM).
The number of 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages a copier can output per minute. Most color copiers list four CPM speeds: black and white, one color, two-color, and four-color. Four-color speeds are the slowest, typically ranging from 3 to 10 CPM except on high-end machines (which can run as fast as 40 CPM).
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Copier Lingo: Stackless Duplexing
Stackless Duplexing
A type of duplexing (making two-sided copies) that keeps the original document as an image in memory rather than physically in a tray. Instead of keeping a stack of one-sided copies until the copier is ready to copy on to their second sides, stackless duplexing lets you make as many duplex copies as you want, without being limited to the number of sheets a duplexing tray can hold at a time. Also known as trayless duplexing.
A type of duplexing (making two-sided copies) that keeps the original document as an image in memory rather than physically in a tray. Instead of keeping a stack of one-sided copies until the copier is ready to copy on to their second sides, stackless duplexing lets you make as many duplex copies as you want, without being limited to the number of sheets a duplexing tray can hold at a time. Also known as trayless duplexing.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Copier Lingo: Sorter
Sorter
A series of horizontal bins near the output tray of a copier. The bins move up and down the side of the copier to collate pages in the order that they are outputted from the machine. Sorters are also referred to as finishers.
Stapler/Sorter
A sorter that staples collated documents.
Three-Hole Punching
Some sorters, often referred to as finishers, will three-hole punch collated and stapled copies.
A series of horizontal bins near the output tray of a copier. The bins move up and down the side of the copier to collate pages in the order that they are outputted from the machine. Sorters are also referred to as finishers.
Stapler/Sorter
A sorter that staples collated documents.
Three-Hole Punching
Some sorters, often referred to as finishers, will three-hole punch collated and stapled copies.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Copier Lingo: Scan Once/Print Many
Scan Once/Print Many
The ability to produce copies from scanned images held in memory. This feature saves on unnecessary handling of original documents and allows users to leave the copier, originals in hand, while the job is being completed. Not available with all digital copiers.
The ability to produce copies from scanned images held in memory. This feature saves on unnecessary handling of original documents and allows users to leave the copier, originals in hand, while the job is being completed. Not available with all digital copiers.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Copier Lingo: Raster Image Processor
Raster Image Processor (RIP)
Used to attach a copier to a computer network, a RIP converts color files into printing instructions for the copier. Also known as a color server or a print controller.
Used to attach a copier to a computer network, a RIP converts color files into printing instructions for the copier. Also known as a color server or a print controller.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Copier Lingo: Recirculating Automatic Document Feeder
Recirculating Automatic Document Feeder (RADF)
An automatic document feeder that can flip the original document over to copy its backside. If you only have an automatic document feeder (ADF), you can copy a two-sided document, but the copies will be on two different sheets of paper.
An automatic document feeder that can flip the original document over to copy its backside. If you only have an automatic document feeder (ADF), you can copy a two-sided document, but the copies will be on two different sheets of paper.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Copier Lingo: OHC Mode
OHC Mode
Allows color copiers to reproduce onto transparencies. OHC mode typically runs slower than regular color copying to give the toner time to fuse to the plastic sheets.
Allows color copiers to reproduce onto transparencies. OHC mode typically runs slower than regular color copying to give the toner time to fuse to the plastic sheets.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Copier Lingo: Memory
Memory
A hardware component that stores data such as scanned pages. Digital copiers require memory to perform certain functions, such as scanning documents, utilizing scan once/print many, or faxing. Different functions require different amounts of memory.
A hardware component that stores data such as scanned pages. Digital copiers require memory to perform certain functions, such as scanning documents, utilizing scan once/print many, or faxing. Different functions require different amounts of memory.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Color Copier vs. Digital Copier
Content Courtesy of http://articlesadv.com
Article By Tony Fliven
Many business professionals think that the days of the copier are over. When you reflect upon how far multifunctional copiers have come, unless you print all the time, you can probably do without these items. However, if you have a large office, you should consider either an HP Digital Copier or the HP Color Copier. Both of these items run on elevated quality HP inkjet cartridges.
Now, it's a great advantage to know these two products overlap in "great quality. Many of the copiers marketed by HP are done so under the banner of both color and digital. HP copiers are an easy fit inside anyone's office and quicker than a track star. They also use very little ink, so the purchase of inkjet cartridges will likely last you quite some time. Now that's some great information! It's rare that a printer use less ink, we all know that's how they make their money, right?
Their are some differences too, the copiers sold under the color title tend to be a bit larger, a bit slower and a bit fuzzier. The digital copiers don't have as many problems, but they also tend to be more expensive. If you are in an office that does enough copying that you need a standalone model but you aren't copying anything that is in any great rush, go with the older color copier models.
Many of today's HP Digital Copiers are surprisingly small. When most of us think of copiers, we think of giant machines that take up a quarter of a room. However, HP has done great job of sizing their copiers down without sacrificing quality. The clarity on the HP Copier is excellent and it's compatible with your home printers. You won't be subjected to extra cost or any extra hassle, either.
Article By Tony Fliven
Many business professionals think that the days of the copier are over. When you reflect upon how far multifunctional copiers have come, unless you print all the time, you can probably do without these items. However, if you have a large office, you should consider either an HP Digital Copier or the HP Color Copier. Both of these items run on elevated quality HP inkjet cartridges.
Now, it's a great advantage to know these two products overlap in "great quality. Many of the copiers marketed by HP are done so under the banner of both color and digital. HP copiers are an easy fit inside anyone's office and quicker than a track star. They also use very little ink, so the purchase of inkjet cartridges will likely last you quite some time. Now that's some great information! It's rare that a printer use less ink, we all know that's how they make their money, right?
Their are some differences too, the copiers sold under the color title tend to be a bit larger, a bit slower and a bit fuzzier. The digital copiers don't have as many problems, but they also tend to be more expensive. If you are in an office that does enough copying that you need a standalone model but you aren't copying anything that is in any great rush, go with the older color copier models.
Many of today's HP Digital Copiers are surprisingly small. When most of us think of copiers, we think of giant machines that take up a quarter of a room. However, HP has done great job of sizing their copiers down without sacrificing quality. The clarity on the HP Copier is excellent and it's compatible with your home printers. You won't be subjected to extra cost or any extra hassle, either.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Copier Lingo: Four-Color Printing
Four-Color Printing
Uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black to create all colors of the spectrum. Also known as CMYK printing. Virtually all color copiers use four-color printing.
Uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black to create all colors of the spectrum. Also known as CMYK printing. Virtually all color copiers use four-color printing.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Copier Lingo: First-Copy Speed
First-Copy Speed
Shows how quickly a copier can print the first page of a document. First-copy speed is a good indicator of how fast the copier is for businesses using the machine on a walk-up basis, since most people copy only one or two sheets at a time.
Shows how quickly a copier can print the first page of a document. First-copy speed is a good indicator of how fast the copier is for businesses using the machine on a walk-up basis, since most people copy only one or two sheets at a time.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Sorting and Finishing
Digital copiers can sort copied sets electronically without the use of sorter bins.
Instead of separate bins, the copies are placed in a single tray at a right angle or offset from each other, allowing you to easily identify where one set ends and another begins. Bin-free sorting allows you to make unlimited sets at one time, rather than only as many sets as you have sorter bins.
You may want a finisher if you are frequently going to copy many sets of multi-page documents. The most familiar type of finisher is the automatic stapler, which can be a huge time-saver. More advanced versions include three-hole punches, saddle stitch binding, folding, and more. Finishers are optional on many machines, and usually carry an additional cost.
Need a finisher? Please call Progressive Copier Systems (619) 593-1000 for all your copier needs!
Instead of separate bins, the copies are placed in a single tray at a right angle or offset from each other, allowing you to easily identify where one set ends and another begins. Bin-free sorting allows you to make unlimited sets at one time, rather than only as many sets as you have sorter bins.
You may want a finisher if you are frequently going to copy many sets of multi-page documents. The most familiar type of finisher is the automatic stapler, which can be a huge time-saver. More advanced versions include three-hole punches, saddle stitch binding, folding, and more. Finishers are optional on many machines, and usually carry an additional cost.
Need a finisher? Please call Progressive Copier Systems (619) 593-1000 for all your copier needs!
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