Does your Philadelphia-based business need a copier that can do tabloid printing? This is a very good question to consider. In the business world, less than 3 percent of all printed pages are printed on tabloid sheets. Tabloid sheets are 11 x 17.
Something that is interesting is the fact that almost a quarter of all of the copier units that are sold print tabloid sheets. A business owner may think that it would be nice to have a copier that will print 11 x 17 just in case they need to print at this size. And in some circumstances, having a tabloid printer is the cost effective thing to do. For example, if a business is going to be making large quantities of copies every single month, somewhere between 25,000 and 30,000 pages a month, then a tablet copier is going to be the way to go. Even if you are not printing at tabloid size, tablet capable copiers are going to be the way to because they are more durable and are able to easily print more pages.
What to Consider
Buying a copier is a significant investment for any Philadelphia business. Before you commit, take time to evaluate a few things. Start with your monthly print volume. If you print fewer than 5,000 pages a month, a mid-range machine will usually do the job. Higher volume offices should look at commercial-grade equipment built for heavier workloads.
One common mistake is focusing only on the purchase price. The real cost of owning a copier includes toner, maintenance kits, drums, and service calls. A cheaper machine can end up costing more over three to five years if the supplies are expensive or the machine breaks down frequently. Ricoh equipment is known for reliability, which helps keep those long-term costs down for PA, NJ, and DE businesses.
Bottom Line
Take your time, compare total cost of ownership, and work with a dealer you trust. The right copier should handle your daily workload without constant attention. If you need help choosing a copier for your Philadelphia office, reach out to our team at (215) 995-2400. We can help you find the right machine at the right price.