OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Guide To Help Choose The Right Business Copier/Printer/Scanner
Questions to consider prior to requesting a proposal:
What is your current make and model system?
 What is your estimated monthly usage?
 How many cases of paper are normally purchased/month.
 What speed system will you consider?
 Low Speed = 15 – 20 pages/minute
 Medium Speed = 25 – 35 pages/minute
 Hi Speed = 35 – 50 pages/minute
 Very Hi Speed = 50+ pages/minute
 Do you require color copies/prints?
 Would color be a benefit to your company?
 Do you currently outsource color documents and if so what is your cost?
 What features would be of interest to you?
 Examples: Automatic Document Feeder
 Automatic Duplexing (Two-Sided)
 Stapler/Finisher
 Printing 
 Network Printing
 Scanning
 Faxing 
 Account Codes (Auditor)
 What paper sizes do you require?
 Example:
 8.5 x 11 Letter
 8.5 x 14 Legal
 11 x 17 Ledger
 Are you considering an outright purchase / lease / or rent?
 What is the estimated budget for this acquisition?
 How soon will you want placement of a system?
 What is your type of business?
 Non-profit Organization
 Government Agency 
 Educational Institution
 Small to Mid-Size Business ( 1 – 500 employees) (Large Business (500+ employees)
