The Difference Between An Analog Copier And A Digital Copier

Content Courtesy of http://articlesadv.com
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