sparkeh Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 I am looking for a small, networkable, printer and copier that will be used by about 4 people in an office. Last couple I have chosen have resulted in endless moaning so thought I would look for other's recommendations. Cheers!
RichCowell Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 I am looking for a small, networkable, printer and copier that will be used by about 4 people in an office. Last couple I have chosen have resulted in endless moaning so thought I would look for other's recommendations. Cheers! Have you still got a Managed Print solution in place? I'd recommend asking them if they've got any multi-function devices, or whoever you get your photocopier from... That's what we've done with most of our printers/copiers around the schools, even the ones in smaller offices... it's saved us a fortune, and they're managed, so if something does go wrong, someone's out to it within 4 hours...
sparkeh Posted January 13, 2016 Author Posted January 13, 2016 Have you still got a Managed Print solution in place? I'd recommend asking them if they've got any multi-function devices, or whoever you get your photocopier from... That's what we've done with most of our printers/copiers around the schools, even the ones in smaller offices... it's saved us a fortune, and they're managed, so if something does go wrong, someone's out to it within 4 hours... Yeah that could be an option. Though for some reason when our last contract ran out, they didn't want to include this machine on the new contract. Not sure why but they wanted me to source something. Worth another shot though.
RichCowell Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Yeah that could be an option. Though for some reason when our last contract ran out, they didn't want to include this machine on the new contract. Not sure why but they wanted me to source something. Worth another shot though. Really? Sounds strange... do they not do a lot of printing in there? May be too low if that's the only machine you had, but as an additional machine it's not unreasonable to ask for... Could be worth trying a different company for that machine... bit of healthy competition never hurt anyone... and may even benefit the budget in more ways in the long run
Edu-IT Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 We have a few Ricoh MPC305 SPF machines but it's A4 only and pretty simple in terms of what it does but it's a good, reliable machine. 1
RichCowell Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) We have a few Ricoh MPC305 SPF machines but it's A4 only and pretty simple in terms of what it does but it's a good, reliable machine. We've got 5 MPC300's which are an earlier model of that, and they've been perfect, we've got 3 in the ICT Suites, and two in offices... Edited January 13, 2016 by RichCowell 1
Edu-IT Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 We've got 5 MPC300's which are an earlier model of that and they've been perfect, we've got 3 in the ICT Suites, and two in offices... I believe the 300's are a bit more of a workhorse, over the 305, as we've got a 300 for an area with heavier traffic. Another good machine.
mikkydoos Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Big thing is to check the cost of the consumables before you buy. You might get stung big time when it comes to refill time. I've got a couple that need... 4 toners, 4 photoconductors, a waste toner bottle, a fuser.... the list is endless. Cheaper to buy a new printer when the big bits go.
RichCowell Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I'd definitely consider a copier in the Epson Workforce range too, with the RIPS system... we had a meeting at their HQ last month and their newer printers seem pretty impressive.
mikkydoos Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I'd definitely consider a copier in the Epson Workforce range too, with the RIPS system... we had a meeting at their HQ last month and their newer printers seem pretty impressive. The ones I'm referring to are Epsons lol. There's some good HP ones
RichCowell Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 The ones I'm referring to are Epsons lol. Lasers or inkjets? the Workforce range are all inkjets and don't have all the different consumables like lasers do...
mikkydoos Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Lasers or inkjets? the Workforce range are all inkjets and don't have all the different consumables like lasers do... These are lasers
MatthewL Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 A3, A4, mono, colour? What do they need. There was a Xerox mono A4 advertised for a steal on here the other day, sounds ideal for this. 1
Ian_Cooper_Printware Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 HP OfficeJet Pro X476DW (p/n CN461A) Fast, ridiculously cheap to run, decent quality output. Cashback OR 90-day money back guarantee. I think quite a few people on here have used them and liked them. 1
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