Best copier for small business office?

Our Canon Image Class D860 has broken. Fix or replace and if replace, any recomendations? Asked by newbie2033259 56 months ago Similar questions: copier small business office Computers > Hardware > Desktops & Laptops.

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I'd suggest buying a new one depending on the age of your Canon If your Canon is less than 2 years old, it would probably be a better idea to get it fixed rather than replaced. The D860 is still considered a very good copier and you might as well get as much value out of it as possible. But if you want to buy a new one, you have a few options.

If your business is growing and you want to go high-end with what may be the best copier out there, you should consider this full-featured unit:Xerox CopyCentre C20 (22) PPM Digital Copier with 1-550 Paper Tray & 50 Page Duplex Automatic Document FeederPrice: $1,295.00http://www.amazon.com/Xerox-CopyCentre-Digital-Automatic-Document/dp/B000IMRC9W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-1268199-1111934?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1177446983&sr=8-2It's much more expensive than your Canon, but has many features you might appreciate. Here's a quicky review from Consumer Search:We didn't see any reviews for this model -- professional or otherwise -- but Xerox is highly regarded in general, and this model has two features small offices want most -- automatic duplexing and electronic collating, which is great for making multiple copies of multi-page documents. Its speed is rated at 22 copies per minute.

Users can control exposure and zoom (25% to 400%), and the Xerox can perform paper-saving tricks like printing two pages on a single page size-by-side (booklet style). The Xerox copier is Energy Star rated, with an automatic shut-off to cut down on running costs. ***But if you're on the fence about how badly you need a copier, then maybe you should take a slight step down from your Canon and get what may be the best Light-duty copier.

The pluses with this one are price and print speed, and the biggest downside I see is paper capacity which half of what your Canon has:Sharp AL-1631 Digital Laser CopierList Price: $499.99Price: $291.89http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-AL-1631-Digital-Laser-Copier/dp/B00016ZLDE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1268199-1111934?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177446577&sr=8-1Again, a quicky review:According to reviews, the Sharp AL-1631 does the basics well, producing good-looking monochrome copies quickly. This model doesn't have an automatic duplexer, but it does have a 30-page document feeder for copying multi-page documents. Some owners grumble about slow start-up, a common complaint for copiers.

The Sharp AL-1631 desktop copier can copy up to legal-sized pages, and users have control over exposure and a 25% to 400% zoom range. Speed is rated at 22 pages per minute, but reviews say that's optimistic. The Sharp copier has a 21" x 19" footprint and weighs 42 pounds.

***But if you were essentially happy with your Canon, here's another one that is also considered very good, though still a step-down. The big plus is warm-up time, plus it doubles as a laser printer:Canon D340 Digital Copier and Laser PrinterPrice: $249.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shippinghttp://www.amazon.com/Canon-D340-Digital-Copier-Printer/dp/B00008IOQS/ref=sr_1_4/104-1268199-1111934?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177447303&sr=1-4I know I've given you a lot of options rather than really narrowing it down, but I hope the above suggestions are useful. You may also want to take a look at this article which can help you decide on what you really need:http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2021-m-7-sc-32-digital_copiers_buyers_guide-iGood luck!

Sources: http://www.consumersearch.com/www/office/desktop_copiers/index.html .

You can still buy this printer new and unless this is excessively used or seriously damaged, I would fix it. It still seems that these are still available new, so you could replace it. Best price new: Shop.Com $414.99 The most expensive repairable part I found was about $100.

Before you have it repaired remember to get an estimate in advanced and a couple of repair estimates so you won't be overcharged. Also make sure they are authorized or experienced to repair Cannon. If the cost of repair is less than a couple of hundred dollars you are probably doing well.

If it is more, you can find comparable multifunction devices for around $400, but Cannon appears to be offer this device at a comparable market price, probably because of the money they make from the cartidges. If need to buy new, consider the price of cartridge, printer, and how many functions you need. Many multifunctions have network print, scan, copy, and fax capabilities.

If you can get rid of a fax machine that would be a good thing too. So determine what other needs you have. Sources: Experience repairing and buying printers gregjehl's Recommendations Canon ImageCLASS D860 Laser Printer and Copier Amazon List Price: $1,195.00 Eforcity Replacement Canon L50 Compatible Laser Toner Cartridge Compatible with PC1060, PC1061, PC1080F and imageCLASS D660, D661, D680, D760, D761, D780, D860, D861, D880 Amazon List Price: $57.99 Used from: $38.75 The price Amazon has here is wrong, it is actually $419.99.

I'm not sure why anyone would buy a used print cartidge? Maybe it is previously purchased, but not used..

1 gregjehl, regarding your answer "You can still buy this printer new and unless this is excessively used or seriously damaged, I would fix it. ": .

Gregjehl, regarding your answer "You can still buy this printer new and unless this is excessively used or seriously damaged, I would fix it.

2 Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough answer. Repairing it is just what we're doing and, what I wanted to do. My boss wanted to toss it and buy a new one, calling it disposable.

I hated to see more landfill, esp if it was unecessary. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough answer. Repairing it is just what we're doing and, what I wanted to do. My boss wanted to toss it and buy a new one, calling it disposable.

I hated to see more landfill, esp if it was unecessary. Thanks again.

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